Obituaries

Debra Montoya

Debra Montoya

Debra Montoya

Debra MontoyaDebra Montoya, beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away on November 4, 2025, at the age of 67.
Elaine Louise Trujillo

Elaine Louise Trujillo

Elaine Louise Trujillo

Elaine Louise TrujilloElaine Louise Trujillo passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in her sleep on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the age of 70, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Born in Socorro, New Mexico on June 20th, 1955, she was the third oldest of seven children.
William Michael “Santa” Pledger

William Michael “Santa” Pledger

William Michael “Santa” Pledger

William Michael “Santa” PledgerAugust 5, 1955 – November 23, 2025William Michael Pledger, lovingly known as “Santa,” passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 23, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Victorville, California, on August 5, 1955, and was the middle child of Jimmy C.
Cheryl Lynn Miles

Cheryl Lynn Miles

Cheryl Lynn Miles

Cheryl Lynn MilesCheryl Lynn Miles was born in Louisville, Kentucky on July 8, 1962 and was raised by Chloice and Ruby Kathleen (O'Neal) Shofner in Lamesa, Texas.
Jean Ann (Dawson) Harding

Jean Ann (Dawson) Harding

Jean Ann (Dawson) Harding

Jean Ann(Dawson) HardingJean Ann (Dawson) Harding, a woman who loved life and loved the Lord, passed away November 13, 2025 in Grants, NM. She was 71 years old.She was born in Meeker, OK. As a child, her family moved to Grants where her dad opened an office supply business.
Robert Michael Martin

Robert Michael Martin

Robert Michael Martin

Robert Michael MartinRobert Michael Martin passed away in Gallup on November 8, 2025. He was 63 years of age. Robert was born in Grants, NM on December 21, 1961.Robert grew up in Grants, NM where he attended high school.
Lawrence Victor “Pete” Peterson

Lawrence Victor “Pete” Peterson

Lawrence Victor “Pete” Peterson

Lawrence Victor “Pete” PetersonLawrence Victor “Pete” Peterson was born to Lawrence H and Lucia Peterson on December 26, 1958. His career spanned from driller to entrepreneur, operations leader, and quality manager for utility-scale photovoltaic projects.
Fred Jesus Valdez

Fred Jesus Valdez

Fred Jesus Valdez

Fred Jesus ValdezFred Jesus Valdez, 80 of San Rafael, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Corina Visarraga

Corina Visarraga

Corina Visarraga

Corina VisarragaCorina Visarraga passed away peacefully at home in Grants, New Mexico, surrounded by family and friends on November 1, 2025. She was born on March 26, 1932, to Nicomedes and Viola Olivas in Holman, New Mexico Corina lived a life rooted in love, faith, and family.
Sammy Jaramillo

Sammy Jaramillo

Sammy Jaramillo

Sammy JaramilloSammy Jaramillo was born on June 8, 1953. He passed away November 1, 2025 peacefully at home with his family around him.