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Virginia Vigil

Virginia Vigil

Jan 27, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Virginia A. Vigil after a short illness. She left this world from her precious home in Fairview on Thursday January 27, 2022. Virginia was born in Espanola on May 13, 1932 and remained a lifelong resident of Espanola until her passing. Virginia was preceded in death by her Father...

Anna Brenton

Anna Brenton

Jan 27, 2022

Anna Lea Brenton, 74, of Pojoaque, NM passed away peacefully on January 27, 2022 following a short illness. She was surrounded by her family at the time of her death.

Born in Linton, Indiana on May 5, 1947, Anna was preceded in death by her son, David Nathan Brenton,...

Ronnie Fernandez

Ronnie Fernandez

Jan 26, 2022

Ronnie D. Fernandez, 71, born March 5, 1950, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, after three months of battling with cancer surrounded by his loving daughters at his side. Ronnie was  preceded in death by his parents, Tranquelino and  Adelina Fernandez; daughter, Margaret Fernandez and his siblings, Alfred, Stella, Joe, Marta, Bernabe, Tony, Paul, and Carol. Ronnie is Survived...

Geraldine Martinez

Geraldine Martinez

Jan 26, 2022

Geraldine Theresa Martinez, her journey with our Lord began January 26, 2022, with her family around her.

She was born March 9, 1969, to Clarence and Irene Martinez. She was a vibrant woman and loved life to the fullest. She was very well-known by her smile and outgoing personality. She worked as a Security Guard for the...

Robert Naranjo

Robert Naranjo

Jan 26, 2022

Robert G. Naranjo, 78, of Santa Clara Pueblo, joined his parents in paradise on January 26, 2022.

Robert, at the age of 17, quit school and enlisted in the US Armed Forces.  He wanted to follow in the footsteps of his older brother, who was already serving his country.  He was immediately deployed to the Vietnam war....

Rita Abeyta

Rita Abeyta

Jan 26, 2022

Rita R. Abeyta, 75 A resident of Espanola passed away on January 26th due to short illness.

Services at this time are still pending and will be announce when they become available.

Rita is survived by her sons Jason Leon Abeyta of Youngtown AZ, and Marty Dwayne Abeyta, Ex Husband Mario Abeyta of Albuquerque NM, and...

Dona Tafoya

Dona Tafoya

Jan 24, 2022

Dona Y. Tafoya, age 69, a resident of Santa Clara passed away on January 24, 2022, due to a short illness.

Dona is proceeded in death by her Father, Avelino Tafoya; Sister, Ethel Vigil and Nephew, Matthew Jr. Sister- in Laws Earlene Tafoya, Marcia Tracy

Dona Y Tafoya retired from the State of New Mexico...

Dolores Garcia

Dolores Garcia

Jan 24, 2022

Dolores T. Garcia of Santa Cruz, NM born April 1, 1945, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 24, 2022 at her home.

Known to many as Dollie, preceding her death are her parents, Frank and Maria Luisa Garcia.  Brothers, Charlie and Phillip Garcia. Sisters, Mary Rider and Mary Allison; sister-in-law Helen Garcia.  Mother-in-law, Feliz Lujan. Nieces and nephews, Daphnie and...

Charles Phillips Sr.

Charles Phillips Sr.

Jan 24, 2022

Charles Kenneth Phillips Sr. 66 a long-time resident of El Rito and a new resident of Santa Clara Pueblo Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday January 24, 2022, at his new residence in Santa Clara Pueblo.

Charles was preceded in death by his daughter Andrea Trujillo and 2 grandchildren Marina and Esai...

Robert Montoya

Robert Montoya

Jan 23, 2022

Robert Montoya. Age 74, A resident of Nambe nm, Passed away on January 23, 2022. Services and arrangements will be announced as they become available.

Allen Sandoval

Allen Sandoval

Jan 22, 2022

Allen Riley Sandoval (Fast Money), 25, A resident of Alcade and more recently of Albuquerque departed from this world to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 22, 2022. He was shot and did not survive his injuries. He was proceeded in death by his Father Allen Sandoval  and Grandfather Riley Edmonds.

He is survived by his mother, Brenda...

Chris Martinez Sr.

Chris Martinez Sr.

Jan 22, 2022

Cristobal “Chris” I. Martinez Sr. “BIG I”, 78 years of age from Chimayo, NM passed away peacefully on Saturday January 22, 2022. Chris entered this world on May 22nd, 1943, born to Estevan and Celestina. Chris was proceded in death by his father, Estevan Martinez; mother, Celestina Pacheco, and stepfather, Antonio Pacheco, grandfather whom he was raised by, Bonifacio,...

Ruth Lucero

Ruth Lucero

Jan 21, 2022

Ruth D. Lucero, 91, a resident of Chamita, New Mexico she  was called home after a long battle with cancer on Friday, January 21, 2022. Ruth D. Lucero was preceded in death by her parents Anastacio Domiguez, and Aggie Salazar-Dominguez, maternal grandparents Feliciano and Rebecca Salazar, beloved brother Melaquias Herrera, Great-grandson Antonio Valdez, and beloved daughter-in-law Ella K. Baros. Goddaughters;...

James (Jim) Romero

James (Jim) Romero

Jan 21, 2022

James P. (Jim) Romero, 83 passed away on January 21, 2022, peacefully with family and dear friends at his side.  He was born in Dixon, New Mexico on December 7, 1938.  He resided in El Ancon on the mesa above the Rio Grande and loved the beauty and nature of the world around him.

He was a...

Jose Montoya

Jose Montoya

Jan 20, 2022

Jose Manuel Montoya JR.  Age 36 from Hernandez, NM. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 20, 2022. He was preceded in death by his grandparents George and Olivia Martinez of Velarde, Manuel and Mary Montoya of Ohkay Owingeh, and Antonio and Epimenia Martinez of Ranchitos.  Nephew, Joey Mondragon, Niece, Ava Gonzales, Stepfather , Joe Howard...

Frank J. Dallas

Frank J. Dallas

Jan 20, 2022

Frank J. Dallas 74, a resident of Espanola, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness on Thursday, January 20, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents Henry Sr. and Emma Dallas, infant son who passed at birth, brother, Wayne Dallas, and sister, Lucy Dallas, nephews Anthony Dallas, Marcus Dallas and other...

Linda Garcia

Linda Garcia

Jan 20, 2022

Linda M. Garcia, 72, of Hernandez went home to our dear Lord and to her son on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Linda was born on December 12, 1949, in El Guique NM to the late Jose Cecilio and Josina Herrera.

She was preceded in death by her concentido her son Steve “Hollywood” Garcia; parents Jose Cecilio and...

Paul Trujillo

Paul Trujillo

Jan 20, 2022

On January 20, 2022, we were left to cherish only the loving memories of Paul A. Trujillo, 47.  After a long and courageous battle Paul succumbed to his liver disease and Covid.  Paul was raised in the Pojoaque Valley where he attended Pojoaque Valley Schools and graduated with the class of 1992, he then attended UNM LA.  After a...

Pablo Roybal

Pablo Roybal

Jan 20, 2022

Pablo Roybal, 80, from Chimayo and formerly of El Rancho passed away into eternal rest on January 20, 2022.

Pablo is preceded in death by his parents Aaron and Veronica Roybal, special daughter-in-law Lisa Roybal,  Father-in-law Marcos Valenzuela Mata, Siblings Donelia, Eufemia, Lillian, Eloy, and Billy Roybal.  Several special nieces and nephews.

He is survived by his wife Albina Roybal, Son Matthew Roybal(Shaylee),  Mother of his Son Irene Roybal, Brother’s Luciano and (Bernie), Florencio and (Jeanie), Manuel...

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