Lucille Padilla
Dec 28, 2025
Lucille B. Padilla (October 28, 1962-December 28, 2025) of Espanola, NM went home to be with the Lord surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her brother Herman Padilla, step-father Lamberto Herrera, Tia Tita, Tia Vergie and maternal grandparents Carmelita and Jesus Padilla.
Lucille is survived by her children: Rayven Padilla (Eugene), Manuel Padilla (Jessica) and Matteo Padilla; Granddaughter...
Maggie Griego
Dec 22, 2025
Maggie Griego, 82, of Dixon, New Mexico, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on December 22, 2025. She was born on November 6, 1943, to Jose and Eugenia Duran of Chimayó.
Maggie was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her life reflected a deep devotion to family. Maggie radiated warmth, love, and joy to those she encountered...
Modesto S. Martinez
Dec 19, 2025
Modesto Martinez, 99, a resident of Riverside, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 19, 2025.
Modesto was born in Vallecitos, NM on April 23, 1926, to Salustriano and Juanita Martinez.
Modesto worked with various lumber companies throughout his career. Retiring from Arroyo Seco Builder Supply Company. His jobs ranged from hauling logs out of the mountain to the sawmills, milling...
Fermin Romero
Dec 15, 2025
Fermin Romero Sr. 88, of Ojo Caliente, NM, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
Fermin is survived by his wife Virginia Romero and five children, Stella, Cathy, Terri, Jeanette, and Fermin Jr. many grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Fermin worked for the Zia Company and Los Alamos National Labor-atory for many years, with janitorial services.
He enjoyed his many animals...
Nikki Baum Ashlock
Dec 15, 2025
Nikki Baum Ashlock, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025.
Living in Española, New Mexico, Nikki was known for her strength, resilience, and determination, as well as her warmth and the joy she brought into every room. She faced life with courage and a steady heart, always standing firmly for the people she loved.
Nikki was...
Richard Montoya
Dec 5, 2025
Richard Montoya, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on December 5, 2025, after a short illness. He was born on November 16, 1948, in Embudo, New Mexico and grew up in Truchas, New Mexico, the fourth child and first son of Nabor and Delmiria Montoya.
Richard grew up in the mountains of Northern New Mexico, where he...
Luis Trujillo
Dec 12, 2025
Luis Trujillo, age 67, a resident of Española, New Mexico, passed away on December 12, 2025, and is now with the Lord.
Luis was a beloved dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, great-uncle, and friend. He was surrounded by family at the time of his passing and is now reunited with his mother, Agueda (“Aggie”) Trujillo, his father, Anselmo Trujillo, and his nephew,...
Ermila Ramoz
Dec 14, 2025
In Loving Memory of Ermila Ramoz
January 26, 1936 – December 14, 2025
Ermila Ramoz, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on December 14, 2025 at the age of 89 in Espanola, New Mexico. Born in Sonora, Texas, on January 26, 1936, Ermila was raised in Carrizo Springs by her devoted parents, Andres and Manuela Salazar, alongside her three brothers...
Peter Maestas
Dec 12, 2025
Peter Joe Maestas, age 62, of Chili, NM, passed away peacefully after a short illness with his family at his side on December 12, 2025.
Peter was preceded in death by his father Jose Pete Maestas; grandparents Jose and Teodorita Salazar, Enrique Maestas and Adelina Maestas; niece Krisanne Salazar; uncle Salomon Salazar and his wife Flora; aunt Cleo Lopez and her...
Ramsey Garcia
Dec 10, 2025
Ramsey Garcia, 54, of Espanola, NM, passed away peacefully with his family by his side December 10, 2025.
Ramsey was preceded in death by his grandparents Antonio and Bernadita Garcia; Pete and Julia Quintana; Brother Eddie Jacquez; Uncles Max, Joseph, Bobby, Julian, Tim, Roland, Gene Quintana, and Jerry Garcia; Aunts Stella Garcia and Stephanie Smith; and in-laws Nelson and Terrence Vigil.
He was...
Preciliano Romero
Dec 11, 2025
Preciliano Aurel Romero, born July 18, 1939, to Ramon and Anita Romero in El Rancho, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at his home in Ranchitos, New Mexico on December 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Pres was a lifelong resident of El Rancho, New Mexico. He attended El Rancho Elementary and graduated from Pojoaque High school. He was drafted into...
Christina "Chris" Ortega
Dec 28, 2025
Christine “Chris” Ortega,
June 3, 1967 – December 28, 2025
Chirstine was unexpectedly called to our Lord on December 28, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. A devoted family woman, Christine’s greatest joy was found in the time spent with those she held most dear. Her passion for Dallas Cowboys was matched only by her love of...
Mary Lindberg
Dec 25, 2025
“You must have chaos within you to give birth to a dancing star.” Mary Elizabeth Lindberg (née Bergerson) died at home in Los Alamos surrounded by her family on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, following a six-year journey with pancreatic cancer, which she met with her trademark defiance, humor, courage, and indomitable spirit.
Mary did not fit, and never tried to....
Daniel Ray Roybal
Dec 19, 2025
It is with shattered hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel Ray Roybal, who was called home on Friday, December 19, 2025. Daniel was born on October 3, 1984, to Henry I. Roybal and Amelia Roybal.
Daniel was—and will always be—a truly special person who radiated kindness, care, and love as a father, son, uncle, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and...
Robert John Seeds
Dec 13, 2025
Robert John Seeds, 72, a lifelong resident of Española, New Mexico, passed away on December 13, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Robert was born and raised in the Española Valley and dedicated his life to serving his community. After graduating high school, he worked alongside his father in the family body shop. He went on to successfully own and operate Robert’s...
Merejildo V. Ortega
Dec 13, 2025
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing into eternal life of Merejildo V. Ortega 92, on December 13, 2025. Merejildo was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, friend, and dedicated Veteran. He was born in Cundiyo to Anastacio and Grabielita Ortega and was a life long resident of Chimayo. He married his loving...
Maria Salazar
Dec 12, 2025
Maria S. Salazar, 78 resident of Hernandez, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Maria was born in Chili, New Mexico, and raised in Mesa de Poleo. Maria loved to cook for everyone who stopped by to visit with her. Sopapillas, tortillas, beans and green chili were her favorite things to cook. She also enjoyed...
Adela Martinez
Dec 12, 2025
Adela Martinez, 92, a resident of Canjilon, NM, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was preceded in death by her parents Enrique and Gomicinda Baca; her husband Eraldo Martinez; her daughter, Elena Martinez; her sons, Nobert, Leonard, Matthew, and Felipe Martinez; her brothers, Filigonio Baca, Enrique Baca Jr., and Aquilino Baca; her sisters,...
