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Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico

Matthew Lujan

Matthew Lujan

Aug 29, 2021

Matthew Jacob Lujan, 39, a life long resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 29th, 2021.Matthew was a loving uncle of; Patricia Boydston, Monique Evans, Andres Saenz Jr., Angelique Evans, Dominique Evans, Joy Boydston, Jyn Boydston, and his grandnephew Truitt Cordova. He was passionate about snowboarding, hunting, fishing, reading, opera, debate, and travel. He enjoyed...

Victor Vigil

Victor Vigil

Aug 29, 2021

Victor R. Vigil, 65, resident of Rio Rancho, NM passed away August 29, 2021 due to complications from Diabetes. He was born on December 28, 1955 in Albuquerque, NM to Helen and Robert Vigil.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother; Lupita Vigil, father; Robert Vigil and mother; Helen Vigil.

He is survived by his brother; Frank M. Vigil...

Elma Black

Elma Black

Aug 29, 2021

Elma Black, 71, of Taos passed away at home on August 29, 2021.  She was born in 1949 in Arroyo Seco.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Melquiades Cordova and Juana Neopomocena “Shena” Martinez, in laws, Lester and Angie Black, siblings, Acorcinio “Corky” Cordova, Filadelphio “Phil” Cordova (Rosemary), Creselda, Bertina Fernandez (Arsenio), Joseph Cordova, in laws, Barbara Sprietler...

Virgil Martinez

Virgil Martinez

Aug 28, 2021

At the age of 101, Virgil Martinez of Questa, NM, went to be with the Lord, August 28, 2021. Virgil was a kindhearted Christian man, devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. 

Virgil was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Rebecca Martinez, his parents Marcelino and Alfreda, his brothers Marcelino, Jose and Gomersindo. He was born in...

Jesse Cordova

Jesse Cordova

Aug 27, 2021

Jesse Phillip Cordova 12/17/1953-8/27/2021

Jesse Phillip Cordova, closed his eyes here on Earth and opened them in the Presence of Our Savior on Friday, August 27, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Cecila Cordova, Frances and Charles Diehl, and father Jesse Vivian Cordova.  His brothers Richard Cordova and Charles Diehl Jr, and sisters Arlene Ortega,...

Eloisa Couty

Eloisa Couty

Aug 27, 2021

Eloisa (Mary Larrañaga) Couty passed away peacefully on August 27, 2021  surrounded by her loving family.  Elosia was born on October 19, 1945, in Rincones Colorados New Mexico, to Macario Larranaga and Anita Tapia Larranaga. Eloisa is preceded in death by her parents,siblings, and in-laws: Libby Martinez; Delfinio (Lucy) Tapia; Ramon (Loyola) Tapia; Juanita (Maclovio) Montoya; Mary Larranaga, Esther Larranaga,...

Joella Coca

Joella Coca

Aug 26, 2021

Joella Rosemary Coca, 66, of Santa Fe and formerly of Taos passed away on August 26, 2021.  She was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. After graduating from Taos High School, she worked in Taos and later on was elected as the Taos County Clerk, a job she was most proud of and loved.  Her life then took her...

Antonita Vigil

Antonita Vigil

Aug 26, 2021

Antonita Vigil was a lifelong resident of Ohkay Owingeh pueblo.  She lived life to the fullest.  She loved to laugh and tell jokes.  She loved shopping with her daughters and looking her very best was very important to her.   Visiting with friends, listening to music, crafts, dancing, word puzzles, decorating and cooking were her favorite pass times.  She cherished her...

Dolores Garcia

Dolores Garcia

Aug 25, 2021

Long time Questa resident, Dolores "Dee" Garcia, 76, passed away on August 25th, 2021. Dolores was born on August 31, 1944 to Alfredo and Maria Socorrito Duran in Questa, NM. She was always so hard working, from the many jobs she held, to the volunteer positions she filled for the church, she was always happy to be involved in projects....

Randy-David Branch

Randy-David Branch

Aug 24, 2021

 

I’m free. I’m following the path God

has laid, you see. I took His hand

when I heard Him call, I turned my

back and left it all. I could not stay

another day, to laugh to love,

to work, to play. Tasks left

undone must stay that way,

I found my peace at the close

of day. If...

Mark Anthony Segura

Mark Anthony Segura

Aug 23, 2021

Mark Anthony Segura, 22, passed away on August 23, 2021. He was born on December 8, 1998 in Santa Fe, NM to Alba and Antonio Segura.

Mark is survived by his mother; Alba Segura, his father; Antonio Segura, sisters; Jennifer McElroy and Amy Segura, his brother; Edisson Delgado, his niece, nephew and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Mark was a...

Rudy Pacheco

Rudy Pacheco

Aug 23, 2021

Rudy D. Pacheco, born in Taos passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2021 in his home. He is preceded in death by his mother, Isabel Martinez and survived by his wife, Rose Pacheco, sons, Rudy Jr., Jake, and Anthony Pacheco, daughters, Adelita and Alma Pacheco, nieces, and nephews. He was a hard working man who lived in California and raised...

Juanita Cata

Juanita Cata

Aug 20, 2021

Juanita Cata (Than Povi) passed away August 19, 2021 peacefully with her family at her side. 

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers at this time.

A mass will be held at the San Juan church on Saturday August 21st 2021 at 9:00 A.M. Burial will follow thereafter.

Please check back for detailed life story.

The Cata...

Peter Lindahl

Peter Lindahl

Aug 20, 2021

Peter Clare Lindahl of Los Alamos, New Mexico passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021, at the age of 79. After several months of declining health, Pete died peacefully with his beloved wife Mary Ann Lindahl by his side.

Pete was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 14, 1941. He was raised in Ingleside, Illinois and graduated from Grant High...

Michael Martinez

Michael Martinez

Aug 19, 2021

Michael “Maggie” Martinez, 72, of Ranchos de Taos, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on August 19, 2021.  He is preceded in death by wife, Gloria Martinez, parents, Bennie and Josie D.  Martinez, grandparents, Serapio and Bertha Duran and Fred Martinez and Elena Lucero.    He is survived by his wife, Sandy Martinez, sons, Michael (Dolores), Anthony, Raymond (Carla)...

Cynthia (Sin) Aguino

Cynthia (Sin) Aguino

Aug 18, 2021

Cynthia J. Aguino (Sin) - Resident of Ohkay Owingeh, NM passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at the age of 41. She was loving and caring with a heart full of gold.

Cynthia was a proud mother of three children Erin, Caleb and Jacob. She had a passion for cooking delicious meals and ensuring her family was well...

Dessie Martinez

Dessie Martinez

Aug 18, 2021

Dessie Martinez, passed away on August 18, 2021 surrounded by his loving family by his side. He was born on September 24, 1963. He married Gloria Barbero-Martinez in Santa Fe, NM.

He was preceded in death by his father; Desi Martinez, grandmother; Cookie Ortega, Father In-law Gilbert Barbero, sister in-law; Carmela Barbero.

Survived by his loving wife; Gloria Barbero-Martinez, Son’s;...

Elyssa Quintana

Elyssa Quintana

Aug 17, 2021

Elyssa M. Quintana, 15, passed away on August 17, 2021. She was born on October 16, 2005 in Santa Fe, NM to Shannon and Edwin Quintana.

She is preceded in death by her great grandparents; Margaret and Miramon Garduno, Agnes and William Mayer, Isabel and Esperdion Quintana, Max and Sophie Ulibarri and dear family friend; Isaac Jaramillo.

She is survived...

Teresa Burger

Teresa Burger

Aug 17, 2021

Teresa B. Burger passed away peacefully in her home in Santa Fe, NM on August 17, 2021. She was born Teresa Olivia Baca on June 22, 1935 to the late Margarito and Eloida Sandoval Baca. She is also preceded in death by her ex-husband George Maes and her second husband, Robert R. Burger, whom she enjoyed many happy years of...

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