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Maria Gutierrez, 91, of Ojo Caliente, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. She was a lifelong resident of Ojo Caliente who dedicated her life to her family and community.
Maria is preceded in death by her adopted mother, Adelina Lucero. She is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Urban Gutierrez,...
James Gregory Ortega
Oct. 1st, 1964 ~ March 8th, 2025
James Gregory Ortega, age 60 of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away suddenly of natural causes on Saturday March 8th, 2025. James was born to Cipriano “Cippy” Joe Ortega & Maria Angelina “Angie” (Duran) Ortega on October 1st, 1964 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. James is survived by his wife Patricia Ann...
Matthew Ruiz was born April 7, 1996 in El Paso, TX to Nydia Ortega and Conrado Ruiz. He was raised and resided in Alcalde, NM. Matt passed away Saturday March 8th.
Matthew is preceded in death by Great Grandmother Maria De Jesus Gonzales and Grandmother Maria Tomasa Duran.
Matthew is survived by his son Alfonso Ruiz and his mother Luisa and daughter...
Gloria Valdez of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on Saturday, the 8th of March at the age of 79. She was preceded in death by her mother Isabel and sister Fidelia. She is survived by her siblings, Rosendo, Virginia, Margaret, Angie, Frances, and Dolores; her nephews Chris, Jeffrey and niece Rachel. Very special friend, Carmen Roibal.
The mass for Gloria...
Robert Owen Lamb Sr., or Bob, passed away early on March 7th.
Born on August 30, 1940, in Aud, Missouri, Bob was the youngest of twelve children. He grew up on the family dairy farm in Osage County, Missouri.
After high school, Bob moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where he worked as an auto assembler at the General Motors LEEDs Plant until...
Ernestine (Tina) was born in 1938 in Embudo, NM to Avelino and Genara Gurule.
Tina went to be with her loving Lord and Savior on March 7, 2025. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Michael Pacheco, her parents, and brothers and sisters: Benito, Juniver, Abelino Jr., Mejirio, Josefina, Rosalia, Edna, Leonarda and Eneda. Brother-in-Law, Teodoro Roybal, Nephews, Paul...
Nancy Santa Montaño, nee Sanchez, passed away peacefully early March 7th at the age of 86. She was surrounded by three generations of her loving family. She was a beloved wife, sister, mother, and friend. Nancy was a foundation for her family and an inspiration to all who knew her. She will be deeply missed by all whose lives were...
Rosendo Serrano Sr., a resident of Los Ojos, entered into eternal life on Friday, March 7, 2025 at the age of 93. He was born in Las Nutrias, NM to Lucas and Carolina Serrano on August 3, 1931. He was preceded in death by his parents (whom he lost as a child), his grandparents Jose Leon and Juanita Ulibarri, sister...
Bernadette Ann Chavez Lithgow March 13, 1947 – March 5, 2025, Bernadette Ann Lithgow passed away unexpectedly in her home in Albuquerque on March 05, 2025. She was born in Santa Fe to Rosarita Chavez Padilla, and after the passing of her mom was adopted along with her sister Barbara by their aunt and uncle, Josephine Chavez and Clarence Lithgow,...
The family and friends of Benjamin “Leroy” Leyba are heartbroken to announce his passing on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the age of 83. He passed peacefully at his home in Chimayo, New Mexico. He was born in Truchas, NM on November 27, 1941.
Leroy lived his life doing what he loved. Though he is no longer with us, his...
In Loving Memory of Asucena “Tena” Valdez (Baldonado), a loving Mother, a guiding light, age 77, of Chama went home to the lord in the early morning hours of March 5, 2025, surrounded by the love she had so selflessly given throughout her life. She was born in Santa Cruz, NM to Jose Baldonado and Antonita Maestas. She grew up...
Pete Albert Martinez of Espanola NM was born on March 3rd, 1969, in Espanola New Mexico to Horace and Juanita Martinez, and was called to his eternal rest on March 5th, 2025.
Pete was a man of many talents and was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. In his free time, he enjoyed numerous things,...
Angela Marie Atencio, 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep after being cared for and loved deeply through illness by her closest family. Angela was a cherished mother, grandmother and friend. She dedicated her life to being a “domestic engineer”, tending to her family, home, and the endless flow of hungry hummingbirds that visited her porch each summer. She was...
Ernesto T. Garcia, age 84, of El Prado, was born on February 28, 1941, and passed away on March 3, 2025, surrounded by the love and care of his family and hospice caregivers.
He is preceded in death by his father, Timoteo Garcia; mother, Adelaida Garcia; and siblings Leo Garcia, Eddie Garcia, Pauline Romero, Margaret Ornales, and Rose Duran.
Ernest is survived...
Philip Anthony Cordova, age 77, of Fort Garland, CO, went to be with our Lord on March 2, 2025. Born on October 14, 1947, Philip was a proud father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a deeply devoted husband.
Philip was a two-time baseball state champion, and his love for the sport carried throughout his life. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam...
Delfido Pablo Gallegos, 38, a resident of Ranchitos, NM, passed away on March 2, 2025. Delfido was born on March 5, 1986, to parents Rudy and Rafaelita Gallegos.
He was preceded in death by his father, Rudy Gallegos, grandparents, Miguel and Idalia Gallegos, grandparents, Antonio and Eloisa Garcia, and nephew, Tony Gallegos.
He is survived by his mother, Rafaelita Gallegos, brother, Anthony...
Patricia D. Benavídez, October 29, 1947 – March 1, 2025
Written by
Crista F. Benavídez
March 25, 2025
FADE IN:
INT. The ICU waiting room at Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center. Tuesday evening.
Soft, fluorescent light illuminates the anxious faces of family and friends. The rhythmic beeping of monitors drifts from behind closed doors. Crista, Patricia’s daughter, waits anxiously with her younger brother, Patrick, for...
Eufracia Montoya passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025. She was a person led by her faith. She touched many lives through her grace, kindness and generosity. She is preceded in death by her parents JD & Canuta Montoya, son Dennis Montoya, infant daughter Loraine, and siblings Crucita Vigil (Ruben), Eloy Montoya (Margie), Ray Montoya (Donna), Ellia LeDoux (Paul), Joe Montoya...
As the sun came up over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains on Friday, February 28th, Our loving husband, father, grandfather and mentor stepped into the light after a hard fought battle with cancer.
Fred was a native Californian who grew up surfing and diving along the coast at Bodega Bay and among the kelp in Monterey Bay, and hiking along the...
With heavy hearts, we want to announce the passing of our beloved child Isaiah Marcos Esquibel, who was tragically taken from us too soon on Feb 28, 2025, at the age of 21.
Isaiah was born on September 13, 2003 in Santa Fe NM. Mother Anjolee Esquibel, Father Michael Berry, Sister Jasmine Berry and Brother Michael Jr. Isaiah had a passion...
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