Obituaries

Mar 25, 2022

Mary Evelyn Martinez 68 a residence of Espanola went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 25, 2022.  Mary was born on November 25, 1953 in San Pedro New Mexico to Vicente and Amada Garcia.  At the age of 18 she moved to Los Angeles to be with the love of her life Andy Martinez and on February...

Mar 24, 2022

Mark F. Vigil 64,passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 24, 2022. Mark was born and raised in Chimayo, NM on February 25, 1958 to Corpentino and Guadalupe Vigil. Mark was a wonderful athlete he played many sports such as basketball,football ect. Mark moved to Grants, NM while working for the Uranium Mines where he worked...

Mar 24, 2022

Carmen Yanez Sandoval 65, of ElRito passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 24, 2022 at Presbyterian Hospital in Espanola, New Mexico.

She was born January 31,1957 in Alameda California to Ernesto and Maclovia Yanez.

She was preceded in death by her father Ernesto "Chema" Yanez, Mother Maclovia Yanez, Brother Ernest "Sonny" Yanez,...

Mar 23, 2022

Samantha Martinez, 30, passed away peacefully surrounded be her loving family on March 23, 2022 joining her beautiful father in heaven Tommy Martinez. Samantha was born and raised in Cordova on June 1, 1991 to Tommy and Carol Martinez with the help from grandparents Ted and Connie Garcia.  Samantha is preceded in death by her father Tommy Martinez, grandfather...

Mar 23, 2022

Barbara Florence Pacheco, from Española, NM, joined her Lord and Savior, on March 23, 2022. Barbara was born in Embudo, NM to Juvencito and Melita Duran (both deceased). She was preceded in death by her Brother, Julian Duran & Nephew, Ricky Brandstetter.

Barbara graduated from Española High School and attended El Rito Business School. Barbara spent her...

Mar 22, 2022

George Hamilton Epperson passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 23rd at age 87 at the home of his son Roy in Los Alamos, New Mexico. George was a long time resident of Sierra Vista, Arizona and Logan, Utah. George was born March 25, 1934 in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. Early in life George eventually graduated from the 8th grade after several...

Mar 22, 2022

Jessica Elizabeth Hunt Born 06/21/1970 Passed away peacefully on 03/22/2022, joining many loved ones who have passed before her.

Jessica was a Daughter, Mother, Sister, Aunt, and Grandmother.  She was the most loving person, giving and always ended her conversations with an ”I love you”. She was the second born out of four sisters She played softball for...

Mar 21, 2022

Xavier Martin Marquez, 43, born on March 2, 1979, unexpectedly passed away on March 21, 2022, in Espanola, NM. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Jose and Bernie Marquez, Uncle Hector Martinez, Uncle Donald Marquez, Uncle Urban Martinez, Cousin Cameron Martinez, and Godfather Tony Sanchez.

Xavier was born and raised in Alcalde, NM, to a...

Mar 20, 2022

Pauline Maestas of El Duende passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on March 20, 2022.

She was born November 1, 1950, to Dennie and Amada Martinez. She married her soul mate, Rudy, and shared 52 wonderful years. Pauline was loving, caring, and graceful. She gave selflessly and was always willing to help others....

Mar 20, 2022

Tina Garcia was called to heaven on March 20th, 2022. She was a lifelong resident of Chamita, NM. She was fondly known as “Auntie” to many. She loved the ranch life; her animals, her garden, the land and most of all family. Tina was blessed with an abundance of family and friends. She loved and adored her lifelong friends...

Mar 18, 2022

Dear Family and Friends,

My daddy, Lawrence David Trujillo, better known as “Larry,” was called to his forever home in paradise with our Heavenly Father on March 18th, 2022. My dad answered his final mortal call peacefully and was filled with joy in our home. When my dad arrived at his eternal home, he was welcomed by...

Mar 18, 2022

Charlotte Margaret Padilla-Romero, surrounded by her family, left this world onto her next journey with our Lord Jesus Christ on March 18, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Charlotte was born on July 27, 1945 to Frank and Mary Padilla in El Guache, New Mexico.

Charlotte worked hard all her life. Her first job was at A&W Drive In,...

Mar 15, 2022

Felicia Ann Valdez 35, a resident of Santa Cruz, went to be with the lord on March 8, 2022, after a short illness. She was born on October 22, 1986 to Paul and Anna Valdez in Espanola. She leaves behind her son, the love of her life, Benjamin Tomas Anaya, her fiance Bennie Anaya. Felicia had a heart of...

Mar 15, 2022

On a beautiful blue-sky morning, with spring in the air, an unexpected and profound sadness surrounded the Velarde-Warren Family. Surrounded by her family, the gates of Heaven opened and our mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother entered into the Lord’s Kingdom. Embraced by Jesus and greeted by her mother, father, sister, and many relatives. Her Spirit and Soul entered into a...

Mar 14, 2022

Johnny Avila, 68, of Chimayo, NM, passed away on March 14, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his wife Brenda Lee Canales, mother Juanita Avila Velasquez, stepfather Arnold Velasquez; brother Jimmy Avila, goddaughter and niece Socorro Barela; grandparents Alejandro and Ermelinda Sanchez; Aunt Ninfa Maestas, Uncle Alex Sanchez, father-in-law Reuben Martinez and many other loving family...

Mar 12, 2022

Gary B. Salazar a native of Tierra Amarilla was called home to our Lord on March 12, 2022. He is preceded in death by his father Victor Salazar, brother Lester Salazar and wife Donna Salazar, nephew Carl Manzanares, and great nephew Rowyn. He is survived by his mother Agripina (Grippie) Salazar, siblings; Debbie Manzanares (Carlos), Victor Salazar (Lori Walton),...

Mar 11, 2022

Harold (Jeremy Aidan) Trujillo Jr, 26 a resident of Potrero (Chimayo), NM passed away after a sudden illness on Friday, March 11, 2022. Harold was born and raised in Chimayo. He was a member of the Holy Family Parish Church. Harold graduated from Pojoaque High School in 2013. Harold was employed in Los Alamos with Aramark at LANL. He...

Mar 11, 2022

Jose I. Garcia, 76 years old from Penasco, NM passed away on March 11th 2022 surrounded by his loving family after fully accepting Jesus Christ as his lord and savior while battling a lengthy illness. Jose Ignacio Garcia was born on March 9th 1946 to Jose Leopoldo and Sofiria Garcia. Jose was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and...

Mar 11, 2022

Jerome Sixto Sanchez, Jr, 41, of Velarde went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 11, 2022. Jerome was born August 14, 1980, to Jerome and Valerie Sanchez. Jerome is survived by the Love of his life, his son Elijah Sanchez of Nambe, the mother of his son Savannah Salazar, parents Jerome and Valerie Sanchez,...

Mar 11, 2022

Rosie Martinez, age 78, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away Friday, March 11, 2022. She was born May 16, 1943 in Gallina, New Mexico. She will be missed but we know she is resting in God's loving arms and reunited with all her loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Norberto Martinez; her parents...