Melanie Lynn Montoya passed very unexpectedly on July 21st 2026. She was born on July 19th, 1959, to Leroy and Dorothy Baca. She grew up with four siblings and had a daughter of her own in 1979. Growing up in a big family resonated deeply with who she was as…
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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Cipriano R. Montoya, age 79, of Trinidad, Colorado, who passed away peacefully of natural causes at his residence on July 20, 2026. Born on December 31, 1946, in Trinidad, Colorado, Cipriano was the son of Cipriano Montoya and Ida…
Mistina Marie Sarvari 07.03.2026 Mistina Marie Sarvari passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2026, at the age of 64. Born on July 29,1961, in Sioux City, Iowa Mistina was the beloved daughter of Loretta Knutson and Joe Gonzales. After graduating from high school, she attended Colorado State University in Fort…
Julian Buster Gourdin III passed peacefully at home on July 12th, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Buster was born May 20th, 1945, in Trinidad Colorado to Julian B Jr and Ruth Gourdin. Buster lived most of his life in Raton N.M. working as a coal miner and a heavy…
Antonio David Salazar, lovingly known as ” Big Tonio,” of Raton, New Mexico, was born on June 6, 1960, and peacefully passed away on July 10, 2026. Antonio was born to Philip Salazar and Mary Chavez. Antonio proudly served his country in the National Guard, carrying with him the same…
In loving memory of Maria Elena Casarez-Salas. Age 61. Born September 26, 1965 – July 8, 2026.Maria is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Hazel and Alfonso Casarez, loving husband, Anthony Salas, and loving son Gabriel Garcia. Born in Raton, New Mexico, she’s traveled and lived in Grants, N.M.,…
We were blessed with our precious princess, Seraphina Mozzie Fowler, on March 1, 2026. Though her time with us was brief, she touched the souls of everyone she met, bringing smiles, laughter, and an overwhelming amount of joy and love to our family and our lives. On July 15, 2026, she unexpectedly…
Richard Martinez, 77, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2026. Born in Raton, New Mexico on July 3, 1948, Richard was the son of Ramona Rodriguez. He graduated from Raton High School before beginning a remarkable 50 year career with American National Insurance, where he built lasting…
Kathryn “Kay” Paye Mar 23, 1940 — Jul 12, 2026 Kathryn “Kay” Paye, born on March 23, 1940, in Clayton, New Mexico and passed away on July 12, 2026, in Quitman, Texas. Kay’s path was marked early on by a calling to service. She answered that call as a proud…