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Maria “Jennie” J. Jiron, 78, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away to be with the Lord on March 18, 2023.  Born to Carmelita Padilla and Hilario Padilla on October 20, 1944 in Santa Fe, NM. Jennie experienced a life full of love and family.  Jennie is preceded in her death by her husband, Jose “Joe” Jiron; parents, Hilario and Carmelita; Stepdad, Amadeo; Brother, Larry Padilla; Sisters, Ramona Vigil, Rosina Padilla, Merlinda Romero and many more loved ones. She...

Our beautiful mother and grandmother, Maria Eva Ellenburg (Eva), 88, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Eva was born on September 9, 1934 in Pecos, New Mexico to Guillermo and Luz Roybal. Eva married William Lon Ellenburg (Bill) and lived in Los Alamos, New Mexico until 1961 when they moved to Santa Fe. Bill worked in Los Alamos until he retired and Eva was a homemaker. If you knew Eva, you knew her husband,...

Obituary of Melvin E. Kurth, Jr. Melvin Earl (Mel) Kurth Jr., age 92, passed away on March 14.  Mel grew up in Houston, Texas later receiving his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Methodist University.  He went on to have a long and storied career starting at Consulting Engineers Lockwood, Andrews, and Newnam and moving onto Southland Paper Mills in Lufkin and Houston, Texas; eventually becoming President and Chairman of the Board.  He served as...

  Flora Marie Quintana, 88, of Santa Fe, was born on March 5, 1935.   On March 12, 2023,  mom was reunited with her beloved husband Jose, son Joey, grandson Wayne,  mother Adelina, grandfather Elias and siblings Ramona, Waldo and Mary Jane. She is survived by her daughters, Viola (John), Lucille, and Mary Lou (Henry), her grandsons Arthur (Deandra) and James (Erica) and her great grandchildren Genessy, Monique, Amancio,  her sisters Martha, Lydia and Josephine...

Emma Chavez, 103, the matriarch of our family, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on March 12, 2023.   Emma was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and friend to many. Emma was preceded in death by her husband Genovevo Chavez, daughters Dolores Bomer, Cecilia Bernal and son Gene Patrick Chavez.   Emma is survived by her children and grandchildren; daughter Emily Diane Gonzales, son Robert Bernal (Dorothy...

Robert Andrew (Andy) Sanchez, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on March 3, 2023, after a brief illness.  Andy was born on October 30,1951, to Eloy and Guadalupe Sanchez, who preceded him in death. He is also predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Enrique and Benina Sanchez, and maternal grandparents, Crestino and Eloisa Rivera. Andy retired as a bureau chief from the General Services Department of the State of New Mexico in 2001. Andy dedicated 45+ years to the New...

  Patrick C. Lujan of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on February 28, 2023. Pat was born in Embudo, NM, on September 17, 1940, to Alfredo Lujan from Nambe, and Bernarda (Martinez) Lujan from Chimayo, and spent his entire life in Santa Fe, NM.  Pat is the second of five brothers.  He attended Guadalupe Elementary school and graduated from St. Michael’s High School. Pat is remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Pat is...

            Surrounded by his loving family, Amaro “Gino” Quintana peacefully left this world to rejoice in heaven on February 21, 2023.              Born in Santa Fe on February 17, 1944, Gino lived and loved with all the passion that a thousand souls couldn’t even muster.  Whether welding, making adobes, or delivering care packages to sick friends and family, Gino put his heart...

     It is with great sadness that the family of Veronica Trujillo have to announce her passing on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the age of 86.      Veronica was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe.      She was preceded by her father, Max Trujillo; mother, Eloisa Rodriguez- Trujillo; sons, Jacob and Kenneth Suazo; and brother-in-law, Pat Riley.      Living relatives are sister, Dolly Riley; brother, Eddie (Nora) Trujillo; daughter,...

ESPERANSA (HOPE) CARRION Santa Fe - It is with great sadness that the family of Esperansa (Hope) Carrion have to announce her passing on Sunday, February 19,2023 at the age of 81. Hope was born on September 16,1941 in Sunset, New Mexico, Lincoln County. She was the daughter of Eustaquio and Nestora Silva. Hope was a loving and devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and daughter. She loved to travel and spend time with her children, sisters and...