Roberta Jo D’Ercole July 26, 1966 – October 26, 2025 Roberta Jo D’Ercole, 59, of Trinidad, Colorado, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born on July 26, 1966, in Trinidad, where she lived her entire life. Roberta was known for her kind heart, gentle spirit, and endless…
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Darlene Joyce Gumz Born on October 20, 1947 in Albuquerque, NM to Lemuel “son” and Mandie Hale. She passed away peacefully at home on October 21, 2025 surrounded by family and close friends. Darlene was a respiratory therapist in Louisiana for many years. In 1988 Darlene moved to Trinidad…
Thomas Edward Davies passed away peacefully at his home in Longmont, Colorado on October 9, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Davies. His children include Daughter Debbie & husband Terry Barquist, Son Todd Pruitt (Deceased), Son Russell Lange, Daughter Kimberly & husband Tad Buonamici and Son Aaron Davies.…
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…
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…









