Esperanza Valerio, 51, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on November 16, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents, Carmen & Emilio Valerio. She is survived by her children, Christopher Montoya, Nicholas and Amadea Castellanos, partner, Norman Seck, sisters, Emily Murray, Guadalupe Dominguez, Maxine Benevidez, Josephine and Carmen Marie Valerio, brothers, Joseph & John Valerio.
Visitation was held on November 18, 2008 at Rivera Chapel. Rosary was recited on November 18, 2008 at San Francisco de Asis Church. Funeral mass was held on November 19, 2008 at San Francisco de Asis Church.