Steven Martinez
Apr 20, 2026
Steven Joseph Martinez Born July 10th, 1981, was called to be with our heavenly father on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the age of 44.
He is preceded in death by his maternal Grandparents Adeliado Martinez and Maria Santos Martinez Paternal Grandparents Roberto Martinez and Frances Martinez.
Steven was well known throughout the beautiful Espanola Valley and a hard worker. He worked as...
Brandy "Guera" Stacey Kolbe
Apr 19, 2026
Brandy “Guera” Stacey Kolbe, 34, was born to Brenda Cata and James Kolbe on November 19, 1991.
Brandy returned to the heavens leaving behind a legacy of love on April 19, 2026.
Brandy was proceeded in death by her daddy Eugene Muniz, father James Kolbe, paternal grandfather Jerry Kolbe, maternal grandparents Jose and Antonina Montoya, Padrino Ubaldo Montoya, great grandparents Medardo and...
Anita C. Esquibel
Apr 18, 2026
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
Anita C. Esquibel a resident of San Pedro, NM departed from this life unexpectedly on Saturday 18 April 2026 surrounded by family members after a brief illness. Anita was a loving mother, sister and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe A. Esquibel and Selida Quintana-Esquibel.
Anita is survived by her daughter Nina Peterson, granddaughter Athena Lujan, son...
Maryann Archuleta
Apr 18, 2026
On April 18, 2026, Maryann Archuleta, 88 of Hernandez, NM, passed away surrounded by her family. Maryann was born on January 12, 1938, in Los Ojos (Parkview), NM, to Pablo and Josefa Rivera. She was raised by her grandparents Manuel and Octaviana Sanchez of Ensenada, NM.
Maryann cherished the time she spent with her family. She loved being surrounded by them....
Estevan Ramon Gomez
Apr 18, 2026
Estevan Ramon Gomez, born on March 14, 2004, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, April 18, 2026, at the age of 22. He is the son of Phyllis Gallegos (Glenn) and Father Jose Jesus Gomez (Josefina). He was employed at Hacienda Home Center in Española and spent much of his free time mixing music for Studio 284, writing songs, and...
Larry Sterling
Apr 17, 2026
Larry Lee Sterling, 76, passed away following heart surgery April 17, 2026, in the presence of his son, Spencer Sterling, and daughter, Jessa Sterling Parker. Larry was born on November 7th, 1949, In Holdenville, Oklahoma to Letha Joann Holliman & Leslie Leon Sterling, who preceded him in death. He was known for his outgoing & jovial personality, he made friends...
Remigio "Pete" Madrid
Apr 17, 2026
Remigio “Pete” Madrid, 62, resident of El Guache, New Mexico, passed away April 17, 2026, following a lengthy illness. He was born on April 22, 1963, to Isauro and Mary Madrid, and raised on the West Side of Española.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Medardo and Francesquita Gonzales; paternal grandparents, Agapito and Ana Maria Madrid; parents, Mary...
Anita Fresquez Montoya
Apr 16, 2026
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
In Loving Memory
Anita Fresquez Montoya
September 28, 1959 - April 16, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Anita Fresquez Montoya, age 66, who was called to be with our Lord on April 16, 2026 in Overland Park, Kansas. Born in Espanola, New Mexico on September 28, 1959, she was the fifth child of...
Ana Vargas Garcia
Apr 16, 2026
In Loving Memory of Ana Bani Vargas Garcia
Ana Bani Vargas Garcia, 54, of Chimayo, New Mexico, passed away on April 16, 2026. She was born on June 28, 1971, in Guerrero, Chihuahua.
Ana was a woman whose presence brought warmth and comfort to those around her. She had a deep love for cooking, often expressing her care through the meals she...
Ida Trujillo
Apr 14, 2026
Ida Trujillo, a lifelong resident of Cordova, NM, passed away on April 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 14, 1932, in Cordova, NM.
Ida was a proud graduate of McCurdy School and went on to marry Elizardo Trujillo. She was a dedicated head start teacher who remembered all her students. She also enjoyed being outdoors tending to her flowers, trees...
Aurelia Maria (Priscilla) Silva
Apr 13, 2026
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Aurelia Maria (Priscilla) Silva of Española, New Mexico. The Lord took Priscilla home peacefully in her sleep at sunrise on April 13th, 2026.
Priscilla was preceded in death by her parents Lola Salazar-Martinez and Noberto Martinez of El Duende, New Mexico; her brother Jose (Luis) Martinez, also of El...
Benjamin Marcelino Vigil
Apr 13, 2026
Benjamin “Benny” Marcelino Vigil, Sr. was born on July 25, 1957, and was called home by the Lord on April 13, 2026. Though our hearts grieve his passing, we rejoice in the promise of eternal life, knowing that he has received his heavenly reward and now rests in the presence of the Almighty.
A true craftsman by trade, Benny was a...
Paula Jeanne LeDoux
Apr 13, 2026
Paula Jeanne LeDoux passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Nambé New Mexico on April 13th, 2026 after losing a hard fought battle to Triple Negative Metaplastic Breast Cancer.
Paula was born April 4th, 1962 in Boston Massachusetts and was adopted by Merrill and Joan Kluhsman. Being the daughter of a Pastor in the Lutheran Missouri Synod Church,...
Joe Medrano
Apr 11, 2026
Joe N. Medrano, 40, August 13,1985 - April 11, 2026.
Joe was known for his outgoing nature and his love of the outdoors, especially fishing.
He was preceded in death by his father Jose Medrano; his grandmother Eva Medrano; and other beloved family members.
He is survived by his mother Anita Martinez; his daughter Eva Medrano; his sisters Elaine and Sharon (Dennis); and...
Ralph R. Trujillo
Apr 10, 2026
Ralph R. Trujillo, of Hernandez, NM, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the age of 70, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 11, 1956, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Jose E. and Manuelita Trujillo of Coyote, New Mexico, and was the first of five children.
Ralph dedicated more than 40 years to Los...
Mary Corine Pacheco
Apr 8, 2026
Mary Corine Pacheco, 92, passed away on April 8, 2026, in Las Cruces, NM. Born on April 3, 1934, to Evaristo and Martina Gurule in Vallecitos, NM. She was the eldest of eight siblings, raised in Vallecitos and Espanola, NM. She resided primarily in Hawthorne, CA.
Ms. Pacheco graduated from Santa Cruz High School and pursued careers as both cosmetologist and...
Cassie Lynn Alicia Seaboy
Apr 7, 2026
Cassie Lynn Alicia Seaboy of Velarde left this earth to be with our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Cassie attended Velarde Elementary School and graduated from Pojoaque High School in 2017. After high school, she chose to stay close to her mama in Velarde and enrolled at Northern New Mexico College for a few semesters. She soon discovered that...
Chad Avery Kuzmack
Apr 6, 2026
Chad Avery Kuzmack was called to be with our Heavenly Father on April 5, 2026. Over his 19 years, Chad grew from a happy kid who was the loudest in any room into a young man who never knew a stranger, just a person he didn’t have a chance to talk to yet.
He had many aliases, including Charlie Kuzmack and...
William Ernest Cata
Apr 5, 2026
William Ernest Cata was reunited in heavenly presence with his wife Sandra Cata on April 5, 2026.
William who often went by Ernest was born and raised in Espanola, NM, and graduated from Espanola High.
Ernest was a machinist as Los Alamos National Laboratory for over 30 years. Ernest was an avid runner and bicyclist, motorcycle enthusiast and guitarist. He was a man...
Catherine Chacon
Apr 4, 2026
Catherine Chacon: born March 15, 1960 and passed away on February 26, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Angelica Chacon; her sister, Gertrudez “Trudy” Chacon (Manuel Serrano); her brother, Longino “Lonnie” Chacon; and her nephews, Jeffrey Chacon, Chris Roybal and Justin Martinez.
She is survived by her daughter, Jade A. Chacon (Jerry Jaramillo); her cherished grandchildren, Abelina,...
