Estrella Dawn Benavidez 12/31/1988-02/26/2026 Estrella Benavidez passed away from sudden heart failure on February 24, 2026, at UNMH in Albuquerque NM at the young age of 37. She is survived by her young children; daughter Izarra Benavidez and her son Orion Benavidez both of the family home (Raton, NM),…
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Jennie Marie Franklin (Mattie/Matteo), 86, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at the home of her niece, Judy “Bunny” Mattie-Brackel, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on January 18, 1940, in a small house west of Trinidad, Colorado, in the coal…
Paul Joseph Ackerman, 70, of Trinidad, CO passed away on March 9, 2026. Paul was born on October 5, 1955 in Pueblo, CO to Gervase Ackerman and Mary (O’Neill) Ackerman. He grew up in Pueblo and spent the rest of his life here in Trinidad. He graduated from South High School in…
Frances Colleen Bonomo Grogan, 86, of Raton, NM, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at Bee Hive Assisted Living. Colleen was born September 28, 1939, to Reno Bonomo and Rena Cunico and was raised in Roy, NM. After her father’s early death, John Mahoney became her stepfather and raised…
Marcella M. Sandoval passed away on March 4, 2026, at her home. She was born June 14, 1947, in Trinidad, Colorado, the daughter of Molly Crespin and Jewel M. Alexander. Marcella attended Trinidad Public Schools and loved to play Bingo. She also loved her pets or her Fur Babies as…
Vada Ruby Denman 86 began her heavenly journey on February 25, 2026, in Aurora, CO surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 15, 1939, in Tafoya, NM to the late Tilio and Eloisa Maestas who resided in Farley, NM. Vada was a member of St. Michael the…
Robert Brian Hernandez December 3, 1973 – February 27, 2026 Robert Brian Hernandez went home to Jesus on February 27, 2026, at the age of 52. Born on December 3, 1973, Robert was a hardworking, loyal, and caring man whose life revolved around the people he loved most — his family. Robert was…
Owen Jeffrey Burton of Springer, New Mexico, was called Home to be with our Lord on February 28, 2026, at the age of 24. He was born on October 13, 2001, to Albert and Monica Burton, in Raton, New Mexico. He attended and graduated from Springer High School in 2020.…
November 1, 1930 – February 26, 2026 With profound love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Anna Marie Monteleone, a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, who left this world peacefully on February 26, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born in Trinidad, Colorado, Anna Marie lived…
Myra Beth Fresquez, 86, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at her home in Guymon. The daughter of Filemon and Amadita (Gonzales) Fresquez. She was born July 6, 1939 at the Llano de San Juan community in Taos County, New Mexico. Myra graduated from Peñasco, NM High School and then earned her…