Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Helen Montoya
Feb 1, 2022
Helen S. Montoya was born June 3, 1933, to her father Henry Salazar and mother Adelaida Salazar. Helen went to be with our Heavenly Father on February 1, 2022, at the age of 88. Helen was a caring and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, and aunt. She treasured her children, their families and especially her grandchildren. She will be...
Martin Ortega
Feb 1, 2022
Martin P. Ortega 66. He was born April 1, 1955 and passed away on February 01, 2022.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Gavino and Melinda Ortega, brothers; Tobias Ortega, Fidel Ortega, sister; Angie Ortiz.
He is survived by his brothers; Joe Ortega (Tessie), Francisco Ortega, sister; Maida Abeyta (Bobby) and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Special uncle;...
Frances Ortega
Feb 1, 2022
Frances Socorro (Vigil) Ortega
April 2, 1933 - February 1, 2022
Frances S. Ortega 88 (Grandma Frances) of Santa Fe, NM passed away peacefully at home on February 1, 2022, she was preceded in death by her husband Tranquillino, son Solomon and Grandson Carlos and great grandchild Nevaeh. She is survived by her children George, Rosemary (Norman), Veronica (Romeo), Martha...
Anita Murphy
Jan 31, 2022
Nita L. Murphy, July 10, 1942-January 31, 2022. Nita passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family and friends. She was born to Freddie and Artemis (Schilling) Husser in New Orleans, Louisiana and grew up in Hammond. As a child, Nita was a ballerina, tennis player, gymnast and bookworm. She graduated from Southeastern University and went on to be...
Maria Roybal
Jan 31, 2022
Maria Porfiria Francisca Roybal, 79, of Taos passed away on January 31, 2022. She is preceded in death by her grandchildren, Hope Tapia and Ernest Loya, brothers, Pedro Garcia, Isidrio and Ernesto Armijo, sister in law, Kathy “Tina” Encinias. She is survived by her children, Esther Romero (Leroy), Lisa Arriaga (Oscar), Lori Roybal (Jeff), Melissa Roybal (Chintin), Jessica Ortiz, grandchildren,...
Elfido Garcia
Jan 31, 2022
Elfido Garcia, 90, of Llano de San Juan was born April 24, 1931 and took the hand of Jesus during his final journey to heaven on January 31, 2022. Elfido is proceeded in death by his beloved wife of 68 years, Mercebella Garcia, son, Henry Garcia, grandson, Johnathan Gonzales, parents, Leopoldo & Sofiria Garcia, brothers, Roberto, Presciliano & Alfonso Garcia,...
Sevastian Gurule
Jan 31, 2022
With the strength he imparted within us, we celebrate the Eternal Transition of Sevastian E. Gurulé Sr., born September 19, 1971 in Santa Fe, NM. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Antonio & Genoveva Rodriguez, and Lauriano & Maria Ortiz Gurulé; and his parents Daniel & Bernadette Gurulé. He is survived by his beautiful wife of 31 years,...
Gloria Rivera
Jan 31, 2022
Gloria M. Rivera peacefully graduated to be with her Lord and Savior on January 31, 2022, as her daughters held her hands. She was surrounded by her son, grandchildren, great grandchildren in the days prior to her passing.
She was born on February 6, 1929 in Colmor NM. Our mom’s favorite job was working at Camp Pendleton, right outside...
Tranquilino Cordova Jr.
Jan 30, 2022
Tranquilino Cordova Jr. from Chamisal, NM. passed away on January 30, 2022 in a Santa Fe hospital. He was born on January 17, 1938 in Llano, NM.
Tranquilino loved the mountains, and his passion was hunting and fishing. His grandchildren remember him to love Western movies and John Wayne; he also made the best Rainbow Trout after a long day...
Thomas Clokey
Jan 30, 2022
THOMAS CLOKEY 82, passed away at home surrounded by his family. He was born August 5th, 1939 to Robert G. & Jessie Clokey (Maes), in Santa Fe New Mexico. Thomas joins all the loved ones that have gone before him with a whole body and clear mind. He was restored to health on January 30, 2022.
Thomas is survived...
Rick Lohmann
Jan 29, 2022
Rick Lohmann
Born 1955 Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Died 2022 Santa Fe, New Mexico from prostate cancer
Beloved violin teacher, musician, brother, uncle, friend
Rick Lohmann grew up in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, where he loved school, reading, and classical music. His father Larry Lohmann was a reporter at the Milwaukee Journal; his mother Virginia Petty Lohmann was first a reporter,...
Antonio (Leo) Vigil
Jan 28, 2022
Leo of Bloomfield, NM, formerly of Santa Fe, entered into eternal life on Friday, January 28, 2022. He was born to Jose Elfido Vigil and Marina Martinez on March 23, 1923 in Espanola, NM, and was raised in Velarde, NM. He graduated from Espanola High School and attended college, then was drafted into the United States Army. He served overseas...
Luis Montoya
Jan 28, 2022
Luis Montoya, 78, Died January 28, 2022 ~ Born November 3, 1943
He was born in Madrid, New Mexico to Florentino and Hortencia Montoya.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister in law; Viola Montoya, brother in laws; Carmelo Arocho, Leo Martinez, Albert Montoya (Monty) and nephew; Ronnie Montoya.
He is survived by brothers; Peter Montoya, Orlando (Cordilia),...
Carmen Posa
Jan 27, 2022
Carmen Posa, 79, passed away peacefully at home on January 27, 2022, in Rio Rancho, NM.
Carmen was born January 27, 1943 in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. She met her husband Antonio in May of 1962 while she was on vacation after graduating from Loretto Academy in Santa Fe, the two were married 3 months later on August 17th, and...
Marissa "Riss" Mares
Jan 27, 2022
Marissa M. Mares, 28 of Taos, NM became one of our heavenly angels on January 27, 2022. Marissa is preceded in death by her father, George Mares. She is survived by her grandparents, Danny and Lorraine Ruiz, mother, Lupita Garcia, brothers, Kevin Mares, Lance Ruiz, Daniel Ruiz (Carmen), and Eugene Ruiz, sister, Kimberley Mares, nephews, Sebastian and Joaquin Ruiz, nieces,...
Tommy Romero
Jan 26, 2022
Thomas Orlando Romero Jr.,1942-2022, passed away on January 26, 2022. He was born on April 15, 1942 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Guadalupe Valdez Romero of Nambe, NM and Thomas Romero Ⅰ of Dixon, NM.
He is preceded in death by his Parents: Guadalupe Romero of Nambe and Thomas Romero Ⅰ of Dixon, NM; his Abuelitos: Anita Valdez,...
Julia Montoya
Jan 25, 2022
Julia (Julie) Montoya left this world to be with our Lord in the early hours of January 25, 2022. Her warm smile and caring personality will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Julie was born in Cleveland, New Mexico on July 25, 1935, she was born the third of four children. She was a wonderful mother, sister, sister-in-law,...
Cosme Chavez
Jan 25, 2022
Cosme M. Chavez, 68, passed away on January 25, 2022 in Santa Fe, NM. His parents are Juana Chavez and Francisco Chavez. He married Rita Chavez, the love of his life.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Juana Chavez and Francisco Chavez, sister Virginia Chavez; brothers; Ramon, Andres, Paz, Manuel and his twin brother Damian Chavez.
He is...
Pauline Apodaca
Jan 25, 2022
Pauline Apodaca, a resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away peacefully with her son at her side on January 25, 2022, at the age of 76. She is proceeded in death by her second husband John Apodaca; father, John Catanach; mother, Eduvigen (Griego) Catanach; her son Matthew Valdez; and step-grandson Isaiah Apodaca.
Pauline was born October 30, 1945, in Tesuque,...
Jose Sanchez
Jan 25, 2022
May 18, 1930 – January 25, 2022
Jose Paul Sanchez passed away peacefully January 25, 2022 on the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, in Santa Fe.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Joe G. Sanchez (Bernie), Avelino Sanchez Jr. (Mary Frances), Ramon N. Sanchez (Connie), and Juan B.J. Sanchez; sisters: Lucretia Vialpando (Robert), Agnes Palmer...
