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...
Joel "Deano" Valdez
Sep 19, 2025
Joel “Deano” Valdez, 36, of Coyote, New Mexico, passed away on September 19, 2025. He was the devoted husband to his high school sweetheart, Victoria “Vikki” Valdez, with whom he shared 15 beautiful years of marriage.
Deano was born in Española, New Mexico, and raised in the small town of Coyote. He was the son of Dean Valdez and Julie Valdez....
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...
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...
Sandra Thompson
Feb 28, 2026
Sandra Thompson of Espanola, NM (Ohkay Ohwingeh) passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026. Born September 1, 1942 in Santa Fe, NM to Edward and Ruth Cata. She was a loving mother, wife, and sister.
Sandra was preceded in death by Leroy Thompson (spouse), Desiree St. Onge (daughter), and Edward Tafoya (son).
Sandra is survived by two daughters, one son, and one sister...
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...
Joseph Ralph Archuleta
Apr 2, 2026
Joseph R. Archuleta, 63 years, of Espanola, NM, sadly passed away on April 2, 2026. Joseph was born on October 24, 1962, the youngest of twelve children. He lost his father at the young age of six years old and was raised by his mother, along with the love and support of all his siblings. As a child, Joseph was...
Alfonso Jose Aragon
Mar 31, 2026
Alfonso J. Aragon (Fonzi) left this earth to be with his Lord on March 31, 2026. His life’s story was of a faithful man of God, husband, father, and friend.
Alfonso is survived by his son, Alvin Aragon; Daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Nick Salazar and only granddaughter Josephine; Siblings Roman Aragon (Lorriane) and Vitalia Chacon; his goddaughters, Eunice Gallegos and Zelda...
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...
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...
Benjamin Montoya
Mar 23, 2026
In Loving Memory of Benjamin "Poncho" Montoya June 07, 1946 - March 23, 2026
Benjamin "Poncho" Montoya, a resident of Chili, born June 7, 1946, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, surrounded by his family.
He was preceded in death by his wife Dolly, his son Gabriel, great grandchildren Sammy and Eden Trujillo, his parents Donicio and Geneva Montoya, sisters Dolores,...
Donald Garcia
Mar 14, 2026
Donald Garcia Sr.
August 17, 1954 — March 14, 2026
Donald Garcia Sr., born August 17, 1954, in Las Vegas, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Aplastic Anemia. After receiving a bone marrow transplant in November, he fought with strength and resilience until his body could no longer continue, and God called...
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...
Mary Ann 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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Patsy Irene Trujillo
Mar 29, 2026
Patsy Irene Trujillo, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on March 29th, 2026, at the age of 83 in Truchas, NM.
Patsy lived a life rooted in love, strength and devotion to her family. She was known for her kindness, gentle spirit and humility.
Though Patsy worked in the medical receptionist role early on, she felt that motherhood...
