Obituaries

Feb 15, 2026

Margaret Duran, 72, a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away on February 15, 2026, at the Taos Care Center.

She was preceded in death by her partner, Mary Ann Vargas, her parents, Manual and Eloida Duran, her natural parents Jose and Mary Apodaca, as well as her sister Anita Ortiz.

She is survived by sisters, Linda Trujillo (Fidel) of Espanola, New...

Mar 11, 2026

Lelande D. Valdez, a resident of Lyden, New Mexico, left us on March 11, 2026, at the age of 73 to be with Our Heavenly Father.

Lelande was preceded in death by his father, Ben Valdez, mother, Lorraine Valdez, and nephew Angelo Montoya.

Lelande is survived by his son Leland B. Valdez Jr., his granddaughters Samantha Valdez and her daughter Amaya Cohen,...

Mar 8, 2026

In.Loving Memory ofMaria L. MoralesDecember 13, 1955 – March 8, 2035

With great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved sister and aunt. Maria L. Morales, who passed away peacefully on Sunday March 8, 2026 at the age of 70. She was born on December 13, 1955 in Peñitas Chihuahua, Mexico. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lorenzo Muñoz...

Mar 7, 2026

**Loyda Gurule**

Loyda Gurule, age 94 was born on March 2, 1932, in Vallecitos, New Mexico, to Armando Trujillo and Maria Chacon Trujillo. She was a longtime resident of Ojo Caliente, New Mexico. Loyda passed away peacefully at her home on March 7, 2026, after a short illness.

Loyda was preceded in death by her husband, Sammie Gurule; daughter, Kathy Taylor; grandson,...

Mar 4, 2026

ADRIAN P. ESCOBEDO

Adrian Escobedo (Dre) gained his angel wings and joined Gods Heavenly Kingdom on March 4, 2026, after a short illness. 

It is with heavy hearts that we have lost a beloved husband, father, son, brother, nephew, son-in-law and soon to be grandfather whom we dearly loved and will greatly miss his warm smile, contagious laugh and witty sense of...

Mar 4, 2026

Albert C. Rivera, 65, was born July 18, 1960, passed away on March 4, 2026. He was a blessed son, brother, father , uncle and cousin.

Albert was preceded in death by his son Albert Anthony Archuleta; brother Harold Goodnight and Tracey Gomez Archuleta; mother of his children; grandparents Albert and Filomena Rivera and other deceased family members.

Albert is survived by...

Mar 5, 2026

Martin J. Roybal, lovingly known by his family as “Sherm,” was born on April 2, 1958, in Las Vegas, New Mexico. He passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at his home in Española, New Mexico.

Martin was welcomed into eternal rest by his beloved parents, Marcello and Teresa Roybal; his brother, Henry Gutierrez; his brother-in-law, Leo “Lucky” Jaramillo; his...

Mar 8, 2026

Johnny “Dude” Espinoza, beloved resident of El Llano, New Mexico, left this Earth on March 8, 2026, surrounded by the love and presence of his family. Born on June 24, 1944, to Felix and Apolonia Espinoza, Johnny brought joy, laughter, and light everywhere he went. Known affectionately as “Dude,” he was truly the life of every gathering — a man...

Mar 15, 2026

Teresina Martinez, 94, passed away on March 15, 2026.

Services are currently pending and will be posted as soon as available.

Mar 13, 2026

Horace J. Martinez, 82, of Chimayo, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. He was born on October 25, 1943, in Alcalde, New Mexico.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Policarpio and Margaret Martinez; his suegritos, Vences J. and Virginia Martinez; his grandson, Deon Gonzales; and his fur baby, Gatsby.

Horace was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and...

Mar 11, 2026

Obituary in Loving Memory of Eusebio R. Arellano

Age: 88

Resident of Espanola, N.M.

Date of Passing: March 11, 2026

Eusebio worked most of his life at the sawmills in Espanola and Cuba, New Mexico. He worked for Schulmberger as a diesel mechanic. He operated several side businesses of his own including metal fabrication and welding. He also owned his own sawmill in Abiquiu,...

Mar 10, 2026

Denise Lerae "Dee" Martinez, a beloved daughter, sister, partner, mother, and friend, passed away on March 10, 2026, inside her beautiful home surrounded by loved ones in Santa Cruz, New Mexico. Denise brought light and joy to all who knew her during her 51 years of life.

Denise was preceded in death by her mother Dianne Gutierrez; father Dennis Martinez; grandparents...

Mar 8, 2026

Obituary for Gloria G. Montoya July 25, 1930 -- March 8, 2026

Gloria Montoya of Cundiyo, passed away peacefully in Los Alamos on Sunday March 8, 2026. Born to Elizario and Estefanita (Martinez) Garcia, she was the fourth eldest sibling in a large and loving family.

Her interest in the medical field and her heart for service led her to train as...

Mar 6, 2026

Services are pending at this time.

The family of Jesse Maestas has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the beautiful Espanola Valley 505-747-7477

Mar 5, 2026

Jose Alfredo Roybal 

August 14, 1936 – March 5, 2026

Jose Alfredo Roybal, lovingly known as Alfredo, age 89, a lifelong resident of El Rancho, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at his home on March 5, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories of the family he cherished so deeply.

Alfredo was born on August 14, 1936, and lived a life rooted in...

Mar 4, 2026

On March 4, 2026, Esther Lydia Velasquez, 86, of Arroyo Seco, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Esther was born on March 5, 1939, in Gallina, NM, to Amadeo Chacon and Amalia Sanchez, and raised by her adoptive parents Apolonio and Antonia Chavez.

Esther shared 53 years of marriage with Bernie, and together they experienced many adventures. Of all...

Mar 2, 2026

Joe M. Trujillo, age 80 passed from this life to be with our Lord on March 2, 2026, at his home in Nambe, New Mexico, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 5, 1946. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Abenicio and Alvinita Trujillo; his birth mother Mary Margaret Montano; In-laws Rogelio and Petrita Valdez; brothers-in-law Florencio...

Mar 2, 2026

Charles Calvin Davis, 77, a resident of Abiquiu, NM,  passed away on March 2, 2026. Charles was born in Hartford, Connecticut and moved to New Mexico as a child. Charles was a loving, kind, and generous husband, father, and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his family, working on cars, and spending time at the casinos with his wife. Charles...

Mar 1, 2026

Mar 1, 2026

Sandra Cata, our sweetheart, passed unto our Lords hands on March 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Sandra was raised in the beautiful, green Velarde Valley along side her sister Alice, brothers Lawrence, Ralph and Sam by loving parents Clara and Lorenzo Garcia.

Sandra graduated from McCurdy High School, worked 35 years at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, retiring in 2008.

Sandra,...