Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Beatrice Deveaux
Jan 3, 2022
It is with extreme sadness that the Deveaux Family announce the passing of Beatrice D. Deveaux on January 3, 2022, in Taos, New Mexico. Beatrice was born in Taos on April 19, 1924 to Louisa and Joseph A. DesGeorges. She is preceded in death by her parents and seven of her nine siblings: Joe, Pat, Eddie, Louis and Ernest DesGeorges,...
Leroy "Stanley" Gutierrez
Jan 2, 2022
Leroy Stanley Gutierrez, 70, resident of Bernalillo, passed away on January 02, 2022. He was born on August 5, 1951 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Bobbie and Santos Gutierrez. Leroy married Georgina in Albuquerque on January 29, 1972.
He is preceded in death by his wife; Georgina Gutierrez, parents; Santos and Bobbie Gutierrez,
father-in-law and mother-in-law; Julian and Rosemary Anaya,...
Delia Garcia
Jan 2, 2022
Delia D. Garcia passed away peacefully on January 2, 2022, in her Rio Lucio home, surrounded by family. Her spirit is carried on by her 7 children: Lawrence (wife Faride, children Teresa and Lawrence Jr.), Michael (children Andrea, Patricia, Daniel, and Matthew), Andrew (wife Lorrie, children Renee and AnnaRose), Marian (husband Frank, son Kyle), Peter (wife Janet, children Danielle, Vanessa,...
Maxine Bustos
2022
Maxine “Max” Bustos a lifelong resident of Espanola, NM passed away surrounded by her family on July 7, 2022 at age 65.
Maxine loved spending time outdoors with the love of her life, best friend and husband Tim Bustos. She also loved being in the kitchen creating delicious meals, baking for her family, or playing with her grandchildren and great...
Elmo Pena
Jan 1, 2022
Elmo Peña, 80, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, Tio, and friend passed away peacefully on Saturday January 1, 2022, in Grants, NM. Elmo was born July 2, 1941, in La Madera, New Mexico to Laborin Pena, Sr and Erminda (Gallegos) Peña. After graduating high school, he took a job with Bueno Foods as a delivery driver in New Mexico...
Levi J Valdez
Jan 1, 2022
Levi J Valdez, P.E.March 27, 1943 - January 12, 2022 Born in Canjilon New Mexico to Maria and Porfirio Valdez.Levi J Valdez, passed to a better life at Christus Saint Vincent Hospital, surrounded by his children and grandchildren on Wednesday January 12, at 4:00 p.m.He was preceded in death by his parents, younger brother Manuel Valdez and his older brother...
Stephen Cetrulo
Jan 1, 2022
Stephen “Steve” Donald Cetrulo was born in March 1942 in Newark, NJ and was the oldest of 4 children. The Cetrulo Family was well known for their high achievement in the sport of fencing, and Steve followed in the tradition. During his high school years, Steve and his cousin Gerald led their Barringer HS team to multiple NJ state and...
Ronald Bartusiak
Jan 1, 2022
Brother Ronald Bartusiak, FSC, died Sunday January 30, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Martha Bartusiak. He is survived by his sisters Carolyn Montgomery and her Husband, Harry Montgomery, his sister Betty Goodman and seven nieces and nephews. He was born in Denver Colorado to Pete Bartusiak and Martha Gregroski. He lived with his family...
Lisa Selby
Jan 1, 2022
Lisa Arlene Selby was born October 31, 1960 at Fort Lawton Army Base in Seattle, Washington. She was raised in Englewood, CO. She was welcomed home with Jesus on Saturday, January 1, 2022 in Taos, New Mexico.
Lisa graduated from Englewood High School in 1978, subsequently working on several class reunion committees. She graduated from Oklahoma Christian College in 1983...
William Phillips
Jan 1, 2022
A beloved husband, brother, father, uncle, and friend left this earth after a lengthy battle with dementia, and heart and kidney diseases. He passed away on January 1, 2022 at the age of 91. William Gerald Phillips requested a cremation and that his ashes reside at National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix Arizona. No service will be held. Former Harrison resident,...
Noel Stone
Jan 1, 2022
Noel Robert Stone died peacefully at Holy Cross Hospital in Taos, New Mexico on Saturday, January 1, 2022.
Mr. Stone was born in Teaneck, New Jersey on December 25, 1929. He was the youngest of the five children of Walter and Veronica Stone. He was a graduate of Teaneck High School. He attended Patterson State Teachers College, graduating with a...
George Hagedorn
Jan 1, 2022
On New Year’s Day, January 1, 2022, George L. Hagedorn passed away unexpectedly and much too soon, at 77 years of age. He enjoyed many years as a long-time resident of Los Alamos County, New Mexico, and always treasured memories of his formative years spent in Ohio.
In 1944, George was born in Cincinnati, the oldest child of George W....
Josie Lopez
Jan 1, 2022
Josie F. Lopez, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, July 18, 2022.
Josie was born to Felia and Jacobo Vigil on June 26, 1943.
Josie enjoyed cooking, playing bingo, slot machines and playing the piano. She loved spending time with her family.
Josie is survived by her loving daughter;...
Maria Varela
Dec 31, 2021
Maria “Corrine” Varela, 75 joined her heavenly family Dec 31,2021. Maria was resident of Pecos, NM and was the most amazing mother, wife, grandmother, great-grand mother, sister and friend. She was kind to everyone and quick to help those in need. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Eloy Varela, Vigil, Father Elias Vigil, Mother Felipita, brother Gene...
Onofre Archuleta
Dec 31, 2021
Onofre M. Archuleta was born February 6, 1939. She passed away December 31,2021. She was 82 years old. Onofre was a kind hearted lady. She loved to cook. People loved her cooking. She worked in a restaurant in Abiquiu. She would invite friends to come down to eat. She liked to go to the mountains to camp with family. Her...
Robert Ray
Dec 31, 2021
In Memory of Robert D. (Bob) Ray
Robert D. (Bob) Ray transitioned to eternal life on December 31, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dixie Ray, to whom he was a best friend, partner if life and loving support. Bob was lovingly cared for at home by Dixie with the kind support from Ambercare Hospice.
Bob...
Joe Martinez
Dec 31, 2021
Jose (Joe) Abundo Martinez, 91, passed away peacefully in his home on December 31, 2021. He was born to Louis and Ramona Martinez in Levi, NM. He was a longtime resident of Santa Fe and Lyden, NM. He now joins Rose Ann Sanchez Martinez, the love of his life, who he married on July 30,1959 and his son Joseph in...
Frank Salazar
Dec 30, 2021
Frank Abel Salazar Sr., 77, born and raised in Taos, NM. He went to be with his father in heaven on December 30th, 2021. Preceded in death with his mom, Delia, dad, Eloy, sister, Polly, and brother, Eloy Jr. Frank was first a man of God– he lived to serve, study, and spread the gospel of Christ. He was also...
Placida Maestas
Dec 30, 2021
It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of Placida J. Maestas. Born April 2, 1946 and passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Placida was preceded in death by her parents Blas and Barbarita Maestas, sister Rosina Pacheco, brothers Jose Miguel Maestas, Blas Maestas Jr., Gilbert Maestas, Elias Bustos and Manuel Bustos; and father of her children...
Josephine Baca
Dec 30, 2021
Josephine “Pinnie” Baca, 67, passed away on December 30, 2021. She was born on February 28, 1954 in Santa Fe, NM to Baudilio and Josephine Baca.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Baudilio and Josephine Baca, son; Antonio Benavidez, daughter in law; Sarah Benavidez, brothers; Levi Baca, Leroy Baca, Dale Baca, Leo Baca, Anthony Baca, sister Mary Baca,...
