Betty Espinoza
Aug 21, 2021
Betty Lou Espinoza, 74, a resident of El Llano, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 following a lengthy illness with her family by her side. Betty is proceeded in death by her mother, Georgia Vigil; grandmother, Aurora Sisneros; in-laws, Benito and Tita Espinoza; brothers, Dennis Vigil and John Vigil; sisters-in-law, Priscella Vigil and Annie Mendoza; brothers-in-law; Gene Lopez, Bill...
George Valdez Jr.
Aug 20, 2021
George C. Valdez Jr., 49, a lifelong resident of Velarde, went to be with our lord unexpectedly on Friday, August 20th. George was preceded in death by his father George Sr., son Matthew, brothers Norman and Jeff. Maternal grandparents Victoriana and Cristobal Velarde and paternal grandparents Lola and Fred Valdez. George is survived by his beloved mother,...
Jose Rizo Jr.
Aug 19, 2021
Jose Estevan Rizo Jr., born December 9, 1977 in Espanola, New Mexico passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 4:00am in the morning at presbyterian hospital in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Jose was married to Yvonne Marie Rizo of Chimayo, New Mexico, together for 6 years. Jose is proceeded in death by his mother, Yvonne Villareal and stepson, Jesus Lopez;...
Jeremiah Trujillo
Aug 19, 2021
JEREMIAH MATTHEW TRUJILLO, 30, a resident of Tierra Amarilla and El Vado passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandpa Quico Trujillo, great grandma, Sabinita Trujillo, biological father, Jesse Trujillo and grandma Frances Trujillo. No matter a bad day or a good day, it was just another day in Paradise. Jeremy was a...
Miranda Tafoya
Aug 18, 2021
Miranda Brenda Lee Tafoya , Age 42, from Espanola, NM passed away on Wednesday August 18, 2021, after a Courageous Battle with Cancer. Ms. Tafoya was Born on September 17, 1978. She was preceded in death by her Grandmother Tillie Overby, Auntie Roselia Overby, Uncles Tommy & Leonard Overby. Ms. Tafoya a is Survived By her Mother Rosalie...
Danny Archuleta
Aug 17, 2021
DANNY LEROY ARCHULETA, 46, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Danny is preceded in death by his father, Dan L. Archuleta; paternal grandfather, Jose Archuleta, maternal grandparents, Acorcinio and Tonnie Romero. Danny was a loving companion, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend who had a heart of gold. He loved whole heartedly....
Jimmy Martinez
Aug 17, 2021
Santiago "Jimmy" Martinez, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 17th, 2021. He was a life long resident of Cebolla, NM. He leaves behind his wife Cora who shared 71 years of marriage, two daughters; Isabelle Torrez, and Susie Dominguez (Cipriano); two granddaughters Tabitha Martinez (Serina), Frances Dunbar (David); two great-granddaughters Savannah and Sierra Dunbar.
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Marcella Medina
Aug 16, 2021
Our beloved Marcella G. Medina, went to be with the Lord on August 16, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Marcella was born on March 29, 1937 to Frank and Calicia Medina, from Dixon, NM. Marcella is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Calicia Medina; her daughter Connie Reynolds and son-in-law, Chris Reynolds; brother, Clarence Medina; sister, Betty...
Florence Beach
Aug 16, 2021
Florence (Bridgie) C. Beach – Born December 20, 1924 To Carl E. & Jessie D. Clark in Rocky Ford, Colorado. Died August 16, 2021 in Los Alamos New Mexico. She is preceded in death by her parents, 9 siblings, husband Donald S. Beach, daughter-in-law Barbara Beach, son Samuel R. Beach, great grandson Cody Beach & one still born son....
Manuel Ruiz Santoyo
Aug 14, 2021
Manuel Ruiz Santoyo, age 64, a resident of Santa Cruz, NM. Born in La Tinaja De Los Pastores GTO, MX. Passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021. Manuel is proceeded in death by his parents Manuel Ruiz Y Refugio Ruiz. Brother Elias Ruiz and Mother of his children, Sandra Ruiz Khan. Manuel is survived by his four children, Cristiana Ruiz De...
Jerry Cross
Aug 14, 2021
Jerry Anthony Cross 1973 - 2021
Jerry (“Jer-Jer”) Cross passed-away unexpectedly at age 47 on August 14, 2021, in Espanola, NM. He was born on October 27, 1973, in Santa Fe, NM. He is survived by his son, Joey Cross (20); his daughter, Gabriela Cross (8); his parents, Jerry and Patsy Cross; his sister and her...
Alfonso Martinez Sr.
Aug 14, 2021
Alfonso C. Martinez, Sr., born March 4, 1952, in Sabinoso, NM, and a resident of Espanola, was called home, on August 14, 2021, after a short illness. Mr. Martinez was preceded in death by his parents Navor and Ramoncita Martinez; siblings Navor Jr., Susana, Bingo, Frances, Cruz, George and Jose; In-Laws Leo and Stella Arguello. Al is survived by his...
Clara Schwartz Riebe Peterson
Aug 14, 2021
In the early hours of August 14, 2021 a piece of the Riebe family's heart was broken. Clara Schwartz Riebe Peterson passed away at the age of 97. She was caring, devoted & generous to a fault. Clara is survived by her children: Jae Riebe (Dave Modl) Rio Rancho, Shelly Riebe Los Alamos, Lorraine Kennedy (Brian) Austin Tx, Joe Riebe...
Mark Fresquez
Aug 13, 2021
Mark Andrew Fresquez, age 57, of Roosevelt, Utah, formerly from Velarde, New Mexico passed away August 13, 2021. Mark was born January 29, 1964, in Espanola, New Mexico to Bernardino “Nino” Fresquez and Josephine Martinez Stone.
Mark was an electrician by trade and an automotive mechanic. He was extremely artistic; he was especially skilled at drawing.
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Gloria "Lala" Quintana
Aug 13, 2021
GLORIA “LALA” E. QUINTANA, 83, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021. Gloria is preceded in death by her parents, Tony and Dora Bustos; sons, Chris Bustos and Delaino Quintana Sr.; granddaughter, Crystal Bustos. Gloria was a member of the Choir of the Santa Cruz de la Canada Church for many years. She was a...
Gabriel Romero
Aug 10, 2021
Gabriel M. Romero, a resident of San Ildefonso, passed away August 10, 2021 after a short illness. Gabriel was a wonderful son, father, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, great uncle and friend. He was kindhearted, generous, loving, had a heart of gold and will be missed dearly. Gabriel was preceded in death by his father; Amado “Sonny” Romero Jr. Paternal grandparents; Amado...
Karen Garcia
Aug 10, 2021
GARCIA KAREN RENEE – Resident of Espanola, NM, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at the age of 43 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest and treasuring their time with family. Karen’s pride was her family, which was evident by the...
Nancy Armijo
Aug 9, 2021
Nancy B. Armijo 56 , a resident of Arroyo Seco, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday August 7, 2021. She was preceded in death by her son Matthew Armijo, her father, Joe A. Armijo; sister; Patti Armijo. Grandparents; Bianes and Emilia Martinez of Hernandez and Orlando and Lorencita Armijo of Santa Fe. Nancy was a very loving and outgoing...
Eddie Jackson
Aug 8, 2021
Eddie Lee Jackson, 75, of Española, passed away peacefully on August 8th, 2021 after a long battle with kidney disease.
Eddie was born in Forrest, Mississippi, on January 18, 1946 to Joyce Anderson. He grew up in Mississippi with his grandparents, Caroline and Thomas Cook. He worked in cotton fields with his family and after finishing the 8th Grade,...
Amy Vigil
Aug 6, 2021
Amy Vigil, 53, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away at home with her loving family by her side on Friday, August 6, 2021. Amy was preceded in death by her Son, Matt Sisneros Jr., Father Jose B. Montoya, Brother Valentine Montoya, paternal grandparents, Enrique & Sara Montoya, and maternal grandparents, Elias & Aurelia Martinez. She is survived by her...
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