Obituary Listing

Nov 13, 2021

Donald R. Gonzales, 59, Espanola, passed away Saturday November 13th, 2021, of natural causes. Donald was born on October 2nd, 1962, to his surviving parents, Severo and Aurora of San Pedro. He is also survived by two older brothers, Glenn, and David.

Donald graduated from Espanola Valley High School in 1980, moving to Las Cruces to begin...

Nov 12, 2021

David Bustos, a resident of El Duende, born September 29, 1952, passed away on November 12, 2021.  David was preceded in death by his mother Lucrecia Bustos.

He is survived by his Father, Horacio Bustos of El Duende. His two daughters; Tracy Ann Bustos-Valdez of Espanola and Genevieve Bustos (Alvaro Enriquez) of Santa Fe. Four grandchildren; Kyla...

Nov 12, 2021

Frank Silas Romero, 84 a resident of Lyden, passed away November 12, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Better known as Silas or Frank S. to his friends, Dad to his family and grandpa to his grandchildren and great grandchildren who absolutely respected, loved, and adored him.

He is survived by his loving wife of...

Nov 12, 2021

John Philip Martsh, 77, Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Friend passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family in prayer November 12th, 2021.

John was preceded in death by his parents John Martsh and Maria Elvira Martinez, and brother James Martsh.

He is survived by his loving wife and best...

Nov 12, 2021

Grace Maes-Karcher  80, a resident of Hernandez passed away on Friday November 12, 2021 of natural causes. She was preceded in death by her parents; Luis and Anita Roybal. Siblings; Mary Salazar, Jimmy Roybal and Annie Roybal. She is survived by her children; Annette Maes-Livermore of White Rock, David Lee Maes of Hernandez, Priscilla Clovis and James of Colorado,...

Nov 10, 2021

Love Lives On

The Aunt we love remains with us

For love itself lives on

And cherished memories never fade

Because a loved one’s gone.

Those we love can never be more than a thought apart,

Far as long as there is memory,

She’ll live...

Nov 10, 2021

Herman P. Maestas, a United States Army veteran of the Korean War where he achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class, passed away peacefully in his long time Espanola, NM home on November 10, 2021, at the age of 93.

He was born on September 19, 1928, to Alberto and Fabriciana Maestas in Leadville, Colorado. He and his family moved to Denver where he graduated from North High school before enlisting in the Army. Upon returning to Denver after his service, he met and married his wife...

Nov 9, 2021

Lorenzo Herrera of Hernandez, New Mexico passed away peacefully on November 9, 2021 with his son Mario and Bernadette alongside with his grandson, Jeremy Herrera by his side. He went to be with our Lord and his daughter Lorie Herrera at the age of 88.

Lorenzo was proceeded in death by his parents, Avelino and Vivinita Herrera...

Nov 8, 2021

Evelyn S. Maes Aragon, 75, a resident of Espanola, formally of Tesuque, passed away on Monday November 8, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents Maximilino Maes, and Virginia Roybal. Her parents Alberto Maes, and Sophia De La Saiz Maes. Her husband’s Ronald R. Aragon and Michael Lopez. Her daughters Victoria S. Aragon and Cassandra...

Nov 8, 2021

David Baros, age 37 , resident of El Rancho, N.M., passed away on November 8, 2021. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, maternal and paternal great grandparents. He is survived by his parents, Eloy and Dianne Baros and sister, Kim Baros (Edwina). His children, Davi, Mario, Angelica, and Isaiah Baros and Isaiah’s mother, Gia Padilla and her daughter Gianna Herrera, who was very special to...

Nov 7, 2021

Consuelo “Connie” Valdez, 88 years old from Nambe, NM passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 7, 2021 with her children, grandchildren and Sage by her side. Connie is preceded in death by her Husband, Vianes Valdez, parents, Eloy and Rosalina Salazar, in-laws Luis and Eulogia Valdez, grandsons J.J. Hagewood and Abran Valdez, son in laws Joseph...

Nov 6, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our mamasita, sister, and grandma, Estella McCoy (Stella). Stella was born on April 23, 1938 in Cuba, New Mexico and resided in Española, New Mexico. Stella was 83 years old, she enjoyed crocheting, listening to music, taking rides to see the scenery and visits from her family. She...

Nov 5, 2021

Nancy Ann Register Perry was born on February 11, 1943 at City Hospital in Columbus, Georgia to James Willard Register and Levada Louise Riley Register. Nancy died on November 5, 2021, at Sombrillo Nursing Home in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Nancy had been living with type 1 diabetes and Alzheimer’s for the last five years and died peacefully in...

Nov 5, 2021

Marco Ronald "Mark" Talamante, also known as "Manky", age 54, a resident of Medanales, passed away peacefully after a long term illness on Friday, November 5, 2021, he was surrounded by his loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Alfredo Talamante Sr. and Maria Angelita Talamante; maternal grandparents Alcario and Emma Trujillo, father...

Nov 5, 2021

VIRGINIA R. GONZALES, 93, of Sombrillo, NM passed away on November 5, 2021. Virginia was born and raised in the Espanola Valley, attended The Lady of Loretto Academy, and worked three careers including the Federal Selective Service (draft board) covering Rio Arriba County, and she served many years at Holy Cross Parish. Retirement was not in her vocabulary. Virginia...

Nov 4, 2021

Eufelio Edward Medina, 88 a resident of Española, passed away on November 4, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was proceeded in death by his loving wife Elda Susie Medina of 58 years, Father Eufelio Eddie Medina & stepmother Josie Baca, grandsons James Medina & William Childers, brother Ervin Roy Medina, stepbrother Claudio Pena, sisters Ruth Final &...

Nov 4, 2021

Ramon J. Sisneros 88 , a resident of Medanales, passed away on November 04, 2021 of a lengthy illness.  Ramon is preceded in death by his parents Teofilo and Aurora Sisneros; brother Jose Maria Sisneros, Sisters, Georgia Vigil, Carmen Dixon, and many nieces, nephews, and relatives. Ramon will always be remembered by his sense of humor, laughter, love...

Nov 3, 2021

Sam J. Trujillo, 65 of Penasco, NM passed away peacefully with his wife at his side on Wednesday, November 3, 2021.   He was born at the Red River Hatchery where his devoted father was employed.   Sam is preceded in death by his parents Antonio and Candida Trujillo of Taos. Sam was a graduate of Taos High School in 1974.   He...

Nov 2, 2021

DANIEL J. MAESTAS, 32, a resident of Ranchitos, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Eduvigen Serrano; grandmother, Mercedes Maestas; uncles, Joe and Chris Serrano; nina, Velma Abeyta; aunt, Tita Estrada (Estevan), and his brother, Antonio Herrera. Daniel was born on February 1, 1989 in Española. In...

Nov 1, 2021

JIMMY GABRIEL QUINTANA JR. 60, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021. Jimmy is preceded in death by his brother Roland Quintana; paternal grandparents, Antonio C. and Eduvigen Quintana, maternal grandparents, Feliciano and Adelina Garcia. He is survived by his parents Jimmy and Viola Quintana, sisters, Pam and Jimmy Montoya, Carmella Quintana; nieces, Reyna Montoya,...