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

Thomas Dewitt

Thomas Dewitt

Jun 10, 2021

Thomas O’Dell DeWitt  - known as Dewey, passed away at home in Santa Fe on June 10th after a hard battle with cancer. His son Matthew DeWitt had been by his side for 24 days. Tom was known for the beautiful silver jewelry and art that he made, the “gift of gab”, original one-liners, his generosity, loving nature, and his...

Peggy Day

Peggy Day

Jun 8, 2021

Obituary for Peggy Love Day

Peggy Love Day died peacefully in her home in Santa Fe, NM on June 8, 2021. She was a dedicated member of the Santa Fe Garden Club, and actively involved with the Santa Fe Opera and The Church of the Holy Faith. Peggy was a beloved stepmother, godmother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who was devoted to...

Herbert Romero

Herbert Romero

Jun 6, 2021

Herbert Romero, 56, a resident of Llano de la Llegua, Penasco, NM got his wings and went to walk with the angels on Sunday, June 6, 2021. He was born July 21, 1964 to Macario & Teodorita Romero. Herbert was preceded in death by his father, Macario Romero, sister, Gloria Romero and niece, Michelle Montoya. Herbert was a fun loving...

Irene Trujillo

Irene Trujillo

Jun 6, 2021

Irene Trujillo, age 82, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her Santa Fe home on June 6, 2021. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother who had a larger than life personality. She loved music, she was a singer, dancer, artist, big hugger, loved to laugh and joke around, a world traveler and lived and loved life...

Peggy Tassett

Peggy Tassett

Jun 5, 2021

Peggy A. Tassett, age 69, of Santa Fe, NM. Passed away on June 5th, 2021, due to complications of Marfan Syndrome.  She leaves behind her wife Angela “Spence” Pacheco, her children Joseph Pacheco-Tassett of Durango, CO and Cheyenne Pacheco-Tassett of Albuquerque.  In addition Peggy is survived by brothers Greg Tasset (Bev) and Russell Tassett and sister Chris Tasset Schrempp, as...

Ernesto Roybal

Ernesto Roybal

Jun 5, 2021

On Saturday, June 5, 2021, Ernesto Roybal, loving widower, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 98. 

Ernesto was born in the small town of Petaca, New Mexico on May 3rd, 1923.   It was a small town, but big dreams originated from that town in Northern New Mexico.  At the age of 16, in 1939 he ventured...

Catherine Trujillo

Catherine Trujillo

Jun 4, 2021

Catherine Elaine Trujillo

March 13, 1959 ~ June 04, 2021

Catherine ended her unique and miraculous journey on this world to join her heavenly father, The Lord our God and her late earthly father, Enrique Alejandro Trujillo.

She is survived by her only son; Keith and his longtime girlfriend Leighann, her mother;  Carmen, brothers; Phillip (Annie), Lawrence, Michael (Jane) and...

Michael Montano

Michael Montano

Jun 4, 2021

Michael P. (Wolfie) Montano passed away on June 4, 2021, with his family at his side. He is preceded in death by his father Valentin A. Montano; niece Jolene Montano, and paternal grandfather Filomeno Montano and maternal grandmother Senaida Gallegos.  He is survived by his mother Tessie Montano; his companion Andrea Quintana; his dogs: Vudu and Goliath; siblings:  Roland (Edi),...

Prescilla Lovato

Prescilla Lovato

Jun 4, 2021

Prescilla J. Lovato

February 11, 1935 – June 4, 2021

Prescilla Lovato, 86, passed peacefully and surrounded by family in her Santa Fe home on June 4, 2021.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, she committed her life to family, her faith, and those in need.

Born in Nambe, she lived in Española before moving to Santa Fe, her...

Richard Montoya

Richard Montoya

Jun 3, 2021

RICHARD MONTOYA

MAY 4, 1941 – JUNE 3, 2021

Richard Montoya, 80-beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on June 3, 2021 surrounded by his loving family, following a brief illness.

Richard was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Frank and Amadita Montoya; the fifth of nine children. He worked for the State Highway Department for over 33...

Richard Greaves

Richard Greaves

Jun 2, 2021

Richard "Richie" Spencer Greaves of Vallecitos, New Mexico, passed from this life on June 2, 2021 following a brief illness.  Son of the late Edward and Elizabeth "Betty" Russo Greaves on May 17,1956, Richie lived in Connecticut until his retirement in 2018, when Richie moved to his "little slice of heaven" in Vallecitos.

Richie is survived by his brothers Ted...

George Perrault

George Perrault

Jun 1, 2021

George Perrault passed away on June 18, 2021. George was born in Denver Colorado, February 18, 1936. 

George and his Family moved to Los Alamos in 1969 where George started a job with Los Alamos National Laboratory in the Weights and Measures Department. After his retirement from the laboratory he enjoyed fishing and had many hobbies.

He is survived...

Yvonne Salazar

Yvonne Salazar

Jun 1, 2021

Yvonne Salazar, 58, of Santa Fe, went to be with our Lord on June 1, 2021.  Yvonne cared for all around her, she was a mother at heart. Her inner beauty was matched only by her outer beauty.  Yvonne and the love of her life, Sam were together for 30 years.  Her family meant the world to her, as she...

Maggie Brito

Maggie Brito

May 31, 2021

Maggie Brito, 74, resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away on May 31, 2021. She was born on March 20, 1947 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Mabel Esquibel.

She is preceded in death by her daughter; Roxanne Romero, mother and father; Mabel Esquibel and Eloy Esquibel nephews; Paul Romero and Michael Romero.

She is survived by her two...

Wayne Thorn

Wayne Thorn

May 30, 2021

Wayne Kay “Corky” Thorn (1938 - 2021) passed away peacefully on May 30, 2021,surrounded by close family. Corky lived a happy and adventurous life. He was born inRaton, NM and moved to Los Alamos, NM at age 14 before graduating from Los AlamosHigh School in the class of 1956. During his time at LAHS, he proudly ran track, polevaulted, and...

Bettyann Rose

Bettyann Rose

May 30, 2021

Betty Ann Rose

BettyAnn Rose age 92, died peacefully at her Santa Fe home on May 30,2021.

BettyAnn is proceeded in death by her parents Benjamin and Ruth Lippsett, her devoted husband Reuben, her brother Marvin, oldest daughter Debra, and nephew John. Sadly, Betty also endured losing Chris Sena in December2020. Not only did Chris care about Betty’s well-being each...

Lena Clanton

Lena Clanton

May 30, 2021

                                                        In Loving Memory

                                                          Lena K. Clanton

                                             January 09, 1938 – May 30, 2021

Lena K. Clanton, or Granny as everyone called her (83) passed away on May 31, 2021 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Lena was born in Idabell, Oklahoma on January 9, 1938. She is preceded in death by her oldest son Herschel White, her grandson Joshua Clanton, her...

Amada Gonzales

Amada Gonzales

May 29, 2021

Amada Guadalupe Gonzales (Lupe), 79, resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away on May 29, 2021 due to Alzheimer Dementia. She was born on May 7, 1942 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Rosarito and David Silva. She married Donald Gonzales on October 26, 1963 in Santa Fe New Mexico.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Rosarito...

Father Marion Hammond

Father Marion Hammond

May 28, 2021

Reverend Marion J. Hammond, died on May 28th in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was 93.  Father Hammond was a loving husband of 69 years to Opal, who passed in 2019.  He served 12 years as rector of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Cortez, Colorado and then rector for 25 years at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Denver.  He was...

Eloy Ulibarri

Eloy Ulibarri

May 28, 2021

Eloy Ulibarri 74, beloved father, grandpa, great grandpa, uncle and god father entered the Kingdom of Heaven on May 28th, 2021

Eloy is survived by his son Toby Talamante (Trudy), granddaughters Aryn Talamante (Shawn), Bree Talamante, Cara Talamante, great grandchildren Peter, Amelie, Grace and great granddaughter on the way. He is also survived by his brother Johnny Ulibarri (Higenia), sister...

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