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Rose Encinias Montoya, age 92, passed peacefully on October 18, 2020. Rose was the eldest daughter of Matias Encinias and Zenaida Gonzales Encinias in Rowe, New Mexico. She was predeceased by her parents and her sisters Katherine Gonzales and Jane Bracamontes. She is survived by her brother David Encinias of Salinas, California; her children, Art Encinias (Donna) of Santa Fe, Gene Encinias (Phyllis) of New Braunfels, Texas and Marguerite Gutierrez of Cuyamungue, New Mexico; grandchildren...

JOSE GONZALES passed away on October 12th 2020 at home with family by his side, and at peace from natural causes.  At 89 he lived a full and blessed life.  He was born to Porfiria and Alejandro Gonzales in his family’s home on Agua Fria Street in Santa Fe, NM on February 4th 1931.  Jose leaves behind his wife Maria, of 70 years, and seven children, Jose Roberto, Mary Jo, Ricardo, David, Reuben, Daniel, and Marco, and 22 grandchildren.  Jose graduated Cum Laude from...

Visitation & Rosary        Friday, October 16, 2020 from 5pm to 9Pm Berardinelli Family Funeral Home: 1399 Luisa St, Santa Fe, NM 87508   Mass of Christian Burial        Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 10am St. Anthony’s Catholic Church: N Main St, Pecos, NM 87552   Interment        Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 11am St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Cemetery: N Main St,...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Benjamin G. Martinez, aka Benji, 86, on October 8, 2020. Ben is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dolores S. Martinez and his precious hijitas Roberta Roybal (Roger) and Pamela Grieco (Tony), grandchildren Christina Ortega (Manny), Nick Grieco (Sarah), and Teddy Roybal.  He is also survived by five great grandchildren, and sisters Rose Marie Beatey and Irene Quintana (Louie).  Preceding Ben in death was his young brother Bobby, his...

Abran “Abe” Rodriguez born May 9, 1936 in Santa Fe, NM, passed away on October 6, 2020 in Albuquerque. He is survived by his wife, Sara; children, Tommy (Susan) Rodriguez, Tanya (Steve) Rodriguez, Jolene (Pat) Graf, and Scott (Benita) Billingsley; siblings, Angie (Eloy) Romero and Mike (Diane) Rodriguez; in-laws, John Stump and Imelda Rodriguez, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Abe was a loving grandfather to 11 grand- children. Abe was preceded in death by his son,...

Salomon Joe Gallegos 83, passed away October 4, 2020. Salomon was born in the village of Agua Fria in Santa Fe, New Mexico. After many adventures between California and Santa Fe he joined the Navy. He then returned to California and started his new career at University of Cali. Berkeley, where he met the love of his life Becky. After working there for 40 years he retired and they made their way back home to Santa Fe, his heart was happy being back home. He is preceded in death by his son...

NINFA LOPEZ DURAN, Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, friend and longtime resident of Agua Fria Village in Santa Fe, NM passed away peacefully on September 19, 2020 at the age of 81 with family by her side. Ninfa is preceded in death by her husband Elias Duran.  She was born on March 2, 1939 to Atanacio and Rafelita Padilla Lopez.  Upon their death, she was raised by her Uncle Octaviano and Aunt Lina Padilla Lopez who have also preceded her in death along with her brothers...

LOUISE LORETTA ORTIZ MARTINEZ, 46, died unexpectedly September 19, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born July 17, 1974, in Santa Fe, the daughter of Remijio and Dolores Martinez. Parishioner of Santa Maria de La Paz and lifelong family member of Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Louise graduated from Santa Fe High School, Class of 1993. Obtaining a Bachelor of Science Technology degree from the University of Phoenix along with a teaching degree at Santa Fe Community College. Louise was a...