Kenneth Patrick Espinoza, or “Kenny” as he was fondly known by his family, died unexpectedly on December 16, 2016 in Springer, New Mexico at the age of 53. He was born on November 12, 1963 in Cimarron, New Mexico to Casey and Carmen Espinoza. He spent most of his…
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Pia (Jackie) DiPaolo, 63, passed away December 27, 2016 after a short illness. She was born September 22, 1953 in Grand Island, Nebraska to Lee and Marcia Rollf. She is lovingly remembered by her father, Lee (Angie) Rollf; daughter, Angela DiPaolo; close friend and former husband, Lou DiPaolo; sisters Debbie…
Frances Nave, passed away in Andrews, TX on December 7, 2016 at the age of 92. She was born on January 29, 1924 to Luisa (Acosta) and Alfredo Pando who both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by husband Francisco T. Nave, two sons Juan and Frank…
Rose Marie (Mattorano) Gutierrez, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Trinidad, surrounded by her loving family , on December 27, 2016. She was born in Raton, New Mexico on December 1. 1934, to Annie (Paradiso) and James Mattorano. Rose was employed as a CNA at Mt.San Rafael…
Rebecca DeHerrera, age 98, went home to her savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at her home in Clayton, New Mexico. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 31, at the Clayton Memorial Cemetery with Pastor Emanuel DeHerrera and Pastor Louis DeHerrera, Jr. officiating.…
Evelyn J. Maestas, age 65, died Saturday, December 24, 2016, in Pratt, Kansas. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at the First Baptist Church in Clayton, New Mexico with Cesar Regalado and Jorge Tinoco officiating. Burial will follow in the Clayton Memorial Cemetery…
Michael A. Ortega, age 47 of Raton, New Mexico, passed away on December 22, 2016 in Raton, New Mexico. Michael is survived by his partner, Gina Archuleta of Raton, Sons, Jeremiah and Zack Archuleta of Raton, Father, Michael Trujillo of Raton Sisters, Jackie Linderman and husband Steve of Golden Co.…
Daniel (Dan) Tony Vigil peacefully passed away Monday, December 19, 2016 in his hometown of Springer, New Mexico at 77 years of age. He was born September 12, 1939 in Ocate, New Mexico, the son of Margarito and Omelia Vigil. Dan was raised by his Maternal grandparents “Pape” and “Grandma…
Felix August “Gus” Morelli, age 66, of Trinidad, Colorado, left in peace to be with the Lord December 20, 2016. Born February 7, 1950, in Trinidad, CO, Gus was the son of the late Louise and DomenicMorelli. Gus graduated from T.H.S. in 1968, after several years of playing…
Fredrick W. Romero passed away on December 19, 2016 at his home in Raton, NM. Fred was born in Raton, NM on April 10, 1945, the son of Benjamin A. Romero and Margaret Garcia Romero. Fred donated the gift of life to his twin brother Frank on June 29, 1963.…










