Ruben Francisco Archuleta
Oct 24, 2025
Ruben Francisco Archuleta
December 27, 1929 – October 24, 2025
Ruben Francisco Archuleta, a resident of San Pedro, NM, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 24, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Ruben was preceded in death by his son Carlos, grandson Jacob Martinez,parents Antonio and Julianita Archuleta, siblings Gilbert (Nora), Flossie, Berlina (Marcelino) Quintana, Alejandro, Mela (Manuel) Garcia and Dennis. Father...
Ruben Garcia
Oct 30, 2025
Ruben Chavez Garcia
November 22, 1955 – October 30, 2025
Ruben Chavez Garcia, 69, of Santa Cruz, NM, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Ruben was born on November 22, 1955, in El Paso, TX, to Vicente and Maria Louisa Garcia. He was the 9th of 14 children. At the young age of four, Ruben was diagnosed...
Pamela Joyce Montoya
Oct 20, 2025
Pamela Joyce Montoya, 70, of Espanola, NM, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Pamela was born on July 12, 1955, and was a devoted wife, parent, grandmother and daughter.
She is survived by her husband Dennis, three sons and one daughter, several grandchildren, great grand children, her mother and six sisters.
Services will take place at DeVargas...
Marylou Karcher (Martinez)
Oct 11, 2025
Marylou Karcher (Martinez), age 76, a beloved resident of Espanola, NM, went home to her final resting place on October 11, 2025.
Born on October 27, 1948, Marylou was the daughter to Juan Andres and Eleiza Martinez. She was born and raised in the beautiful place of Canoncito in Dixon, New Mexico.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Juan Andres...
Margaret Alicia Maes
Oct 24, 2025
Our living treasure Margaret Maes, 94, of Vadito, NM, transitioned peacefully October 24, 2025, with her Lord and Savior. Her beautiful soul left this world surrounded by her family.
Margaret was born in Rio Lucio, NM on August 4, 1931, to Leonardo and Doloritas Martinez. She attended Penasco School district completing the 11th grade.
Margaret met Rafael Maes they were married February...
Hernando Montoya
Oct 16, 2025
Hernando Montoya, of Abiquiú, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Hernando found peace in the mountains and joy in life’s simple pleasures — especially during his time camping, fishing, and on his annual hunting trips. After many dedicated years with The Zia Company in Los Alamos, he enjoyed his retirement tending to his...
Antonia Romero
Oct 28, 2025
Antonia "Toni" Romero (Tapia), age 91, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025. Born on June 14, 1934, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Toni lived a long and fulfilling life rooted in love, faith, and family.
Toni was the cherished eldest daughter of her family and embraced that role with grace and strength. As a young girl growing up in northern...
Clyde Alfred Martinez
Oct 24, 2025
Clyde Martinez, 89, of La Villita, NM, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, surrounded by his family. Clyde was born on July 1st, 1936, to Celestino and Delfina Martinez, the 3rd of 4 children. He and his siblings were raised on their family ranch, where they learned the true definition of hard work and perseverance, and where he developed...
Ursulita Cordova
Oct 29, 2025
Ursulita (Ursula) C. Cordova, age 86, of Chamita, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on March 17, 1939, to Rojelio and Carmelita Lucero, Ursula lived a long and beautiful life rooted in love, faith, and family. A devoted Catholic, she held tightly to her faith throughout her life, finding comfort and strength in...
Joseph A. Chavez
Oct 26, 2025
Joseph “Joe” Angelo Chavez – 34 a resident of Espanola passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025. Joe had a love for music, playing his guitar for his family, and always had a joke to crack to make you laugh and smile. He enjoyed playing Zombies with his big brother Chris, spending time with his mom (always asking her for pancakes),...
Mary Elsie Martinez
Oct 29, 2025
Mary Elsie Martinez (May 26, 1943 – Oct 29, 2025)
Mary Elsie Martinez, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and dedicated nurse, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 82 at her home in Santa Cruz, New Mexico.
Elsie was born on May 26, 1943, a date and place that marked the beginning of a life defined by kindness and devotion to others....
David Sandoval
Oct 24, 2025
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David Sandoval, 94, son of Maguin Sandoval and Antonia Salazar, was born and raised in Española, New Mexico. David passed away at his home in Pasadena, California, on October 24, 2025.
David’s family were longtime pioneers of the Española Valley. His childhood home once stood where Northern New Mexico Community College is today. He moved to California as a young...
Antonio A. Valencia
Oct 22, 2025
Antonio Alisandro ”Tony” Valencia, 86, a lifelong resident of Espanola, NM, passed away on October 22, 2025. Tony was born on June 1, 1939, in Ranchitos, New Mexico.
In his early adult life Tony was in the National Guard. For over 55 years he was a proud member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union 49. Tony was a resourceful, talented and...
Diane Marie Scheer Atencio
Oct 19, 2025
Courtesy Announcement
Diane Marie Scheer Atencio went on to her greater reward on October 19, 2025, surrounded by family. She was heartily devoted to her God, Savior, and Lord and her love of the Holy Trinity spilled out upon all who could accept it, especially her three children and nine grand children.
Diane was born in Madison, Wisconsin to Robert Gottlieb Scheer...
Cordelia Roybal
Oct 19, 2025
Cordelia Roybal, beloved mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, and aunt, went to be with our Lord on October 19, 2025. She was born to Manuel and Leonides Benavidez and was always surrounded by her large and loving family and many friends.
Cordelia graduated from Santa Fe High School. She married Billy Roybal of El Rancho, NM. They were blessed with 2 wonderful...
Jerry Eugenia London
Oct 18, 2025
Jerry Eugenia (Herring) London, born July 17, 1935, in Stanton, Texas, gained her wings on October 18, 2025. She was 90 years old.
Preceded in death by her late husband, J. Ronald London, father John Era Herring (Rose Herring), and mother Rosa Lee (Cross) Smith (Arthur Smith), and forever dear friend and travel companion Dean Dugan. As many knew, Jerry was...
Kathleen Regina Maestas
Oct 16, 2025
Kathleen Regina Maestas was born to parents Reggie and Maria Maestas on July 29, 1970, in Española, New Mexico, which became her lifelong home. She was a sister to Melanie Maestas and Reggie (Kimberly) Maestas, and she is survived by her two beloved fur-babies, Bajee and Bezoo. Kathleen was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Alfredo and Rosanna Sanchez;...
Francine Trujillo
Oct 16, 2025
Francine Lea Trujillo Age: 36 Date of birth: September 3-1989
Resident of: Espanola – Born & raised in Truchas Date of death: October 16, 2025
Preceded in death by: Grandmother who raised as her own Mary Trujillo & Grandfather Eliseo Trujilo who also raised her as his own and aunt Yvonne Trujillo.
Francine is survived by her lifelong partner Noah Lucero, her only...
Randy James Garcia
Oct 14, 2025
Randy Garcia
June 20, 1964 – October 14, 2025
Randy Garcia, 61, of Coyote, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, in Española, NM, surrounded by family.
Randy was born on June 20, 1964, to Pete Garcia and Agueda “Aggie” Garcia. He had a passion for food, carpentry, and working with engines. Randy will be remembered for his kind heart, strong...
Julian Martinez
Oct 13, 2025
Julian Martinez, 70, a resident of Tierra Amarilla, NM, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025.
Julian will be remembered for his love of the mountains where he hunted and fished, picking choke cherries to make wine, restoring old vehicles, and working on wood projects. He had a lifelong love for the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, where he worked...
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