All Obituaries

Lifelong Las Vegas resident, Seferino Santiago “Jimmy” Segura passed away peacefully on September 9, 2022 in Las Vegas, NM at the age of 87 years old.  Seferino was born on January 7, 1935 inb Las Vegas to Rosarito “Rose” Vigil and Seferino Segura.  H was preceded in death by his father and mother; a sister, Dolores Loftis Segura; brothers:  Leo Segura, Roberto “Bobby” Segura and Leroy...

.  Elizabeth L. Crespin, 56, a resident of Las Vegas, NM, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022 following an extended illness.  She is survived by her children:  Carlos V. Crespin Jr., Marissa K. Crespin, Arturo J. Crespin (Sandy Perea), and Amanda Crespin (Mark Valencia); four grandchildren:  Akeelah Crespin, Aizah Crespin, Macee Valencia, and Markus Valencia; mother-in-law, Priscilla Crespin of Las Vegas, NM; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law:  Manuel and...

Edward “Eddie” Marquez, Jr., a resident of Las Vegas, NM, passed away on August, 29, 2022 at St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Santa, Fe., NM. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eduardo “Tito” Marquez and Ignacita Montoya Marquez; a brother Antonio Marquez; a sister-in-law, Josie Marquez, and an infant sister, Elenita Marquez.  He is survived by a sister, Helen Marquez of Las Vegas, NM; five nieces: Sylvia Rodriquez and husband Louie Pando of Mora, NM, Kathy...

Evangeline “Lena” Villegas, 90, a lifelong resident of Las Vegas, NM passed away at her residence on the evening of Wednesday, August 17, 2022 following an extended illness.  She was preceded in death by her parents:  Francisco and Guadalupita (Alvarado) Jaramillo, a sister, Anna Jaramillo, a daughter, Rachael Meserve, and a nephew Carl Lindeman.  She is survived by three daughters:  Christina Villegas (Arthur Valdez) of Rio Rancho, NM, Ruth Villegas and Cathy...

Edward F. Martinez, 67, a resident of Romeroville, NM, passed away on July 27, 2022. He was born on April 6, 1955 to Bernardo Martinez and the late Maria (Trinnie) Martinez in Las Vegas, NM.  Edward and his family moved to Colorado Springs, CO where he and his siblings grew up. Edward and his siblings had a band called Blue Jays and they were better known as the Los Martinezes.  He loved music and prospered in singing rancheras and playing the...

Barbara Ann Marquez Fernandez , age 74, a long time  resident of San Antonio, New Mexico joined the angels in heaven on May 17th, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM.  Barbara was born in Anton Chico, NM to Orlando and Vicenta Nelson Marquez.  She was the third eldest of nine children.  Barbara was a lifelong Catholic and belong to the Immaculate Conception Church.  She spent her life serving others as a psychiatric nurse in Las Vegas, NM.  She enjoyed traveling,...

Florian Guillermo Castillo, Sr. was born on August 23, 1953 in Tecolotito, New Mexico and passed away peacefully on May 10, 2022 in Las Vegas, New Mexico.  Florian attended West Las Vegas High School and graduated with the class of 1971.  He then enlisted in the United States Army and deployed to Okinawa, Japan as an Ammunition Specialist during the Vietnam War.  After the Army, Florian worked on the construction of multiple bridges throughout New...

Petronillo “Pete” Salazar, 89, a resident of Las Vegas, NM, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe, NM on Thursday, May 5, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guillermo and Adela Rael Salazar, his wife Sarah Madrid Salazar, and two sisters:  Margaret Gallegos and Isabel Salazar.  He is survived by his son, Manuel Padilla of Santa Fe, NM; four daughters:  Gloria Jaramillo of Denver, CO, Adela Nora Salazar of Santa Fe, NM, Anabelle Estella...

Adan Montano, a resident of Montezuma, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday,  April 20, 2022 in Las Vegas, New Mexico at the age of 96.  Adan was born in Ojitos Frios on November 26, 1925 to the late Filimon Montano and Eligia Bareras-Montano.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Veneranda S. Montano for 66 years and by his siblings Esteban, Eugenio, Amado, Virginia, Leo, Maclovio, Isabel and Leroy and by his grandchildren Abel Abeyta and Richard Garcia and...

    On Monday, March 28, 2022, the Lord called Manuel Solano home to Heaven. Manuel was born on May 21,1947 in San Ignacio, NM. To Ignacio and Agneda Solano.  Manuel was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Sorows Parish and was a proud Hermano de La Morada de Nuestro Padre Jesus de San Ignacio.  He retired from New Mexico Highlands University with 30 dedicated years.  He was also a volunteer firefighter in his community.  Manuel was a very hardworking and devoted...