Sara Nicole Sanchez May 25, 1993 – October 5, 2025 Sara passed away on October 5, 2025. She was born on May 25, 1993 to Odelia Torres and Michael Sanchez in Wray, Colorado. She was raised in Trinidad, Colorado and graduated from Trinidad High School. She later studied welding at Trinidad State Junior…
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Nancy Brown passed away on October 10, 2025, at the age of 74. She was born in Raton, New Mexico November 27, 1950, to parents Jesse and Annie Martin. Nancy devoted her life to educating her community as a middle school teacher of 34 years in Albuquerque Public Schools, working…
John McVey passed away October 11, 2025 in Amarillo, TX at the VA nursing home. John McVey was born and raised in Pennsylvania. His personal goal was Philippians 3:10, “That I might know Him (Jesus).” He was a retired US Army veteran and a graduate of New Mexico Military Institute…
Maria Esperanza “Hope” Ortiz passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 12, 2025, at 82 years old. Esperanza was residing in Springer, NM, at Colfax Long Term Care at the time of her passing, but previously resided in Raton, NM, which was her home for many…
Jose A. Martinez Jr was born on November 28, 1969 in Springer, NM. He was born to Jose (Abe) and Julie Martinez. Jose entered into eternal rest on October 13, 2025. Surrounded by his loving family and friends at Christus St Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe NM. Jose graduated from Roy High…
Steve Roper was born on October 6, 1952, to James and Joyce “Brunelli” Roper in Raton, NM sharing a birthday with his beloved grandmother, Margaret “Hay” Roper, who turned 42 that same day. Grandma Roper always referred to death as “Going Your Merry Way,” and Steve did just that on…
We gather here today with heavy hearts to honor and remember our Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and friend who touched our lives in countless ways. Words often fall short in moments like these, but we come together to celebrate a life that brought joy, kindness, and inspiration to all who…
In remembrance of Jump Decker September 30, 1921 – October 5, 2025 Another sad day for our family. Our brother Jump joined the rest of our family in heaven on Sunday, October 5, 2025. He was 104 years old. Jump was born and raised in Springer, New Mexico, where…
Long-time Raton resident, Antonio “Tony” Pesavento, quietly passed away at his home on July 27, 2025. He was born in Van Houten, New Mexico, to Christina Rodighiero and Antonio Pesavento. He was the youngest of six children. Older half-brothers, Ernesto Mazar and Emilio “Toofy” Mazar, and brother Dominic Pesavento and…
Jacquelyn Neuharth, 92, passed away September 23, 2025, at her home in Aberdeen, SD. She was born to Jack Woods and Maxine (Morledge) Woods on December 10, 1932, in Clayton, New Mexico. The family lived in Las Vegas, New Mexico until she was four. They moved to Phoenix, Arizona where…