OBITUARIES

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Jul 20, 2025

Julie C Romero, 58, of Santa Fe, NM died on July 20, 2025 at her home in Santa Fe, NM following a two year battle with cancer.Born on December 11, 1966, Julie was a daughter of David and Miquela Chavez of Moriarty, NM. Julie survived by her husband, Joe Romero and son, Emilio Romero, of Santa Fe, NM; parents, David...

Jul 18, 2025

Victor Mario Maestas

October 7, 1987 - July 18, 2025

Victor Mario Maestas, age 37 of Santa Fe unexpectedly passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. Victor was preceded in death by his parents Yolanda Montoya and George Maestas Sr. who surely welcomed him with open arms; along with grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins. He is survived by his brother George; nephew...

Jul 17, 2025

Jul 16, 2025

Luanna Elizabeth ValdezMarch 11, 1960 – July 16, 2025Luanna Elizabeth Valdez was born on March 11, 1960, to her cherished parents, Louella Valdez and Lidoro Valdez. She grew up in New Mexico, surrounded by the love of her three brothers—Michael, Gary, and Robert—and her sister-in-law, Naomi.In later years, Luanna made her home in Davis, Oklahoma, where she was blessed with...

Jul 12, 2025

Katherine "Kate" Ortiz

Of Chupadero, NM passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband Jeronimo "Jerry" Ortiz, her mother Julia Rael, her in laws, Vicente and Magelena Ortiz, sisters, Annie, Sarah, Beatrice and brothers Arturo, Diego and Tommy.

Katherine is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends who loved her dearly.

Katherine worked in...

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Jun 20, 2025

Michael (Mike) Maldonado, age 67, a resident of Pecos, NM departed to his heavenly home the early morning of June 20, 2025, with his loving son Mikey by his side. Mike was born on August 17, 1957, to Narcissa and Manuel Maldonado and grew up in Las Vegas , NM . He graduated from Robertson High School in 1976 and...

Jun 19, 2025

Jun 16, 2025

Larry Carlton Owens, age 78, of Santa Fe passed away peacefully Monday, June 16 at his home after a

several month battle with lung disease. He was born December 26, 1946, in Cleburne, Texas to Jeanne

and S.E. Owens. Upon graduation from high school, he attended McMurry College in Abilene on a

football scholarship and eventually transferred to University of Texas in Austin.

Larry...

Jun 14, 2025

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Jun 13, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John Angelo LeRouge, a beloved son, father, brother, uncle, and friend, who departed this life on June 13, 2025.

John was preceded in death by those who shaped and loved him deeply: his mother, Gloria Howland; his grandmother, Sarah Howland; his uncles, Henry and Leroy Howland; his brother, Derek Herrera; and Arthur LeRouge.

He...

Jun 13, 2025

In Loving Memory of Miguel Salvador Villegas



It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved son, brother, father, and grandfather, Miguel Salvador Villegas. He gained his beautiful angel wings on June 13, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him dearly.



Miguel was devoted and loving, embodying the qualities of the best son, brother, father, and grandfather—truly...

Jun 9, 2025

Anthony Freddie Herrera

July 30, 1957 – June 9, 2025



Anthony Freddie Herrera, 67, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on June 9, 2025. Born on July 30, 1957, in Santa Fe to Fred and Erlinda Herrera, Anthony was a proud graduate of Santa Fe High School. At just 17 years old, he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard, where he...

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