Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Jeff Montoya
Sep 25, 2021
Jeffrey M. Montoya, age 53, passed away peacefully in his home on September 25th, 2021, in Angel Fire, New Mexico. Jeff is survived by his two daughters, Heather and Jacquelyn; his son, Brian; his mother, two brothers, sister, nieces and nephews. Jeff is preceded in death by his father, Filemon Montoya; his brother, Vernon Montoya; and his Grandparents on both...
Gretchen Jacobson
Sep 21, 2021
With heavy hearts, good memories, and glad prospects, we announce that Gretchen Nanette Jacobson, 90, died in her Los Alamos home of 57 years on September 21, 2021. Graveside Service for family and friends to be held Saturday, September 25 at 10 am.
Lamentations 3:25-27
The Lord is good to those who wait for Him,
To the Soul who...
Flor Varela
Sep 19, 2021
Flor Elena Varela, 53, of Española, NM, passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2021.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Nepomuceno and Enedina Varela, her brother Juan D.D. Varela and her nephews, Eric Varela and Oscar S. Rivera.
She is survived by her husband, Garland Thompson, her son Elier I Rojo, her daughter Aurbyanna Varela, and her four...
Louis Larrañaga
Sep 19, 2021
Louis "Louie" Larrañaga, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 19, 2021. He was born on November 1, 1933 in Rincones Colorados, NM to Melquiades and Matianita Larrañaga. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Erlinda Larrañaga; sons Damian and Dennis Larrañaga; daughter Lou Donna Larrañaga-Gonzales (Jeremy); grandchildren Alix(Derrick), Esperanza, Dominic, Dennis Jr.(Iesha), and...
Patsy Vargas
Sep 18, 2021
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Patricia Vargas, 69 from Upper Ranchitos was called home by her creator on September 18, 2021. She was proceeded in death by her father, Jacobo Francisco Herrera, brother, James Herrera, father-in-law, Ablino Vargas, mother-in-law, Rebecca Miera, step father-in-law, Raul Miera, sisters-in-law, Delia Hughes, Joann Sandoval and Christine Vargas. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Vargas Sr. (marriage of...
Jose Martinez
Sep 18, 2021
Jose Ramon Martinez, 86, resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on September 18, 2021 due to natural causes. He was born on November 2, 1934 in Chimayo, NM to Amalia. He married vickie in Santa Fe, NM.
He is preceded in death by his mother; Amalia Martinez, wife; Vickie Martinez, Aunt; Susie Martinez, step-son; Frank Benavidez, step-daughter; Phyllis Benavidez,...
Clarence Wingate
Sep 18, 2021
was born on May 12, 1953, to the late Clarence L. Wingate and late Lily Mae Wingate in Darlington, South Carolina. Keith entered in holy matrimony and was united with his loving wife, Gloria Champion of 40 years on December 31, 1981. After retiring from UC Hastings College of the Law, Keith and Gloria made Santa Fe, New Mexico home. ...
Jaqueline Nelson
Sep 17, 2021
Jacqueline (Jackie) Brown Nelson passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 17, at 6:00 pm with family at her side. She was born in Chicago on September 7, 1928, to Patricia and Elmore Brown.
Jackie attended both The Putney School in Vermont and Smith College where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Art.
In 1951, she married her childhood...
Arlene Calvert-Routt
Sep 16, 2021
Arlene Calvert-Routt, passed away unexpectedly in Albuquerque on Thursday, September 16, 2021.
Arlene was born to Marcella and Del Calvert of Ohkay Owingeh in 1968.
She is survived by her mother; Marcella, sister; Frances and husband; Kelly and many other cousins, family members, and friends.
Holy Rosary will be recited on Saturday, September 16,2021 at the San Juan Church...
Joyce Kephart
Sep 16, 2021
Joyce Kephart, a longtime resident of Los Alamos, passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side. Her compassion and caring touched many lives and she will be fondly remembered. Joyce was born in Mhow, India to Captain S.C. Gilson and his wife Elsie. In 1935 the family returned to native England. Joyce grew up and spent...
Mary Gay
Sep 16, 2021
Mary Lue Lee Rhoades Gay died peacefully on September 16, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer, at Scott’s House in Santa Fe, NM.
Mary was born April 26, 1921 in Lordsburg, New Mexico to Rosie (Smith) and Edward Rhoades.
In her early years, Mary loved the outdoors and enjoyed gardening. Mary was 15 when she married Lawrence E....
Ramona Gonzalez
Sep 16, 2021
and now these three remain: faith, hope and love.
But the greatest of these is Love.
1 Corinthians13:13
Ramona Marina González, 42, of Questa, passed to be with our Lord on September 16, 2021 following a serious Covid-19 Pneumonia illness.
Ramona leaves behind her children: Esperanza, Enrique, Marivel, Elijah, Atreyu, step-daughter, Eve and grandchild: Nemiyah. Her parents: Johnny and...
Juan Dominguez
Sep 15, 2021
Juan Jose (known as J.J.) of Chamisal, passed away peacefully on 09/15/2021. He was a kindhearted Christian man, devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey and his parents, Juan Jose and Josefa.
He attended two Presbyterian schools, Allison-James Middle School and Menaul High School. A few years after his...
Jose Salazar
Sep 14, 2021
Jose Bernie Salazar, 90, of Ranchos de Taos passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on September 14, 2021. Jose was a rancher and a miner in his younger years. He retired from Kachina Lodge in 1995. He went on to driving tow trucks till 2008. He loved to be outdoors and working around the house. He...
Frank Crews
Sep 13, 2021
Frank Tribble Crews, Jr., a kind and gentle soul, passed away September 12, 2021 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was born in Amarillo, Texas and graduated from Amarillo High School. Following high school, Frank attended Princeton University, where he graduated with the Class of 1955. One of his earliest experiences at Princeton and a favorite memory, was his sighting...
Patricia Moses
Sep 13, 2021
Patricia Lynn Moses (also known as Mom/Bob/PLM/Sis/Tia) died at home September 13, 2021, surrounded by beloved family and dogs.
After thirty years of remission from breast cancer, in August 2021 she was diagnosed with metastatic cancer in her bones and meninges. Thanks to her characteristic energy and optimism, as well as the support of AmberCare hospice, friends, and family, she...
Manuel Mendoza
Sep 12, 2021
Manuel Carlos Mendoza aka: Charlie or Biker nickname “Madman” passed away peacefully at 75 years in his home in Pecos, New Mexico on September 12, 2021. Manuel was born January 9, 1946, in Santa Fe New Mexico to Salomon Mendoza and Katherine (Gomez) Mendoza, he was the fourth of six children, surviving siblings, Ricarda “Ricky” Montoya, Betty Vinzant, Jackie Mendoza,...
David Trujillo
Sep 12, 2021
David P. Trujillo, 65 of Canon, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2021. He is preceded in death by his father, Demetrio Eloy Trujillo, sisters, Emily Valdez and Gloria Trujillo, and grandson, Marcos Trujillo. He is survived by his mother, Lorraine Rosa Trujillo, sister, Stella Romero (James), wife, Roberta Martinez-Trujillo, son, Joshua Trujillo (Vanessa), daughters, April Trujillo, Patricia Trujillo (Steve),...
Fred Kline
Sep 11, 2021
Fred R. Kline, “Art Explorer,” Who Placed Lost Works in Museums, Dies at 81
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO -- Fred R. Kline, an art dealer and art historian who dedicated his career to identifying the creators of paintings and drawings that had lost their place in the world, died Saturday, September 11, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, after a...
Carolyn Kellerman
Sep 10, 2021
Carolyn L. Kellerman
September 7, 1941 – September 10, 2021
Carolyn passed away peacefully at home on September 10, 2021 caused by complications associated from her 20 year battle with Parkinson’s Decease.
She was preceded in death by her parents Virginia and joseph, sister Mary (Robert), brother Joseph (Debbie, Wanda), niece Karin, and first husband John (who died during brain...
