Obituaries

John B. Montera, 88, more affectionately known as “Ducky,” passed away on February 11, 2022. Ducky passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.

February has come again to start a new beginning, but to me it is just another year to rekindle the pain I am feeling. The month my life ended it was the beginning of an injury that can never, ever be mended. It was the coldness of an empty heart the constant weeping of a mother. So my son, with the greatest pain, I send you all my love until the day I see you again in the heaven above.

Sallie M. Melvin, age 102, of Hawthorne, FL passed away February 6, 2022, at Plaza Health and Rehabilitation.

Carolyn Santoro, 80 , passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. She lived much of her life in Santa Clarita, CA until moving to Trinidad, CO in 1998 to build her dream home in the mountains.

No words can tell no flowers repay The loss we had eight years today Till memories fade and life departs, You will live forever in our hearts. Memory is a loving thing It lasts the longest day It can never be spent, never be lent Never be taken away.

Nothing can ever take away The love a heart holds dear, Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps him near. Sadly Missed and Loved by, Tiny, David, Kenny, Jason, all the grandkids .

Thomas Robert Valentine of Aubrey, Texas passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the age of 89. He was born in Raton, New Mexico on October 15, 1932 to Giacomo Valentine and Amelia (Tomasi) Valentine.

Melissa Nicole Binder (34) of Raton NM passed away on January 30, 2022, in an automobile accident in Trinidad, CO. She is survived by her fiancé Farren Greathouse, her parents Dawn Salyards(Joseph Grantham); Kevin Binder(Lynn); her sister Christina Peterson( Brandon); her stepbrother John Grantham, her beautiful children Ava, Styles and Isabella; her grandparents Willard and Ginger Burch, Theresa Beinemann, Patricia Picard; her niece and nephew Brook and Tanner Justi and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Richard T Baca known by most as “Chief” passed away unexpectedly in his home on February 6, 2022. He was born August 11th, 1959, in Trinidad Colorado to Richard and Nadine Baca. “Chief” attended Pueblo and Trinidad area schools graduating Trinidad High School in 1979. He loved music, especially Pink Floyd, fly fishing, cooking, playing sports and being outdoors with his family and friends. He met the love of his life Virginia at 8 years old ultimately making her his in 1985. Together they proudly raised 6 children, attended many concerts, and enjoyed taking their children numerous places making memories. “Chief” was so proud of the family he and Virginia created and will be greatly missed.