Obituaries

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

Barbara Padilla

Barbara Padilla

Oct 15, 2021

Barbara Silva Padilla, age 71, was called home by our heavenly father on Friday, October 15, 2021. Barbara was born in Santa Fe, on September 8, 1950. She attended Our Lady of Guadalupe school and Loretto Academy. Barbara was a devout Catholic, strong in her faith.  She enjoyed bowling, softball, sewing, cooking for family and friends, throwing parties and celebrating...

Ann Bell

Ann Bell

Oct 15, 2021

Ann Bell, 97, long-time resident of Espanola and Los Alamos, passed away on Friday, Oct 15, 2021 in Plymouth, North Carolina after a short illness. She was born November 1, 1923 in New Philadelphia, Ohio, to Andrew and Elizabeth Jorney.

Ann graduated from Alliance High School in Alliance, OH in 1941, and married Ray Bell of Alliance in 1947. She...

Lupe Chavez

Lupe Chavez

Oct 14, 2021

Jose Guadalupe Chavez (Lupe) passed away on October 14, 2021, in the arms of his beautiful wife of 58 years, Eva, after a courageous battle with leukemia.  He was born on January 26, 1939, to Catalino and Onofre Chavez, in Galisteo, New Mexico.  He was the 6th of 13 children.  Raised in Santa Fe, he attended Larragoite Elementary.  It was...

Teodorita Romero

Teodorita Romero

Oct 14, 2021

Teodorita G. Romero, 90, of Penasco passed away in her home surrounded by her family on October, 14, 2021.  Teodorita was a devout Catholic who taught her family to love God.  She was a devoted caregiver for all of her children and  grandchildren and was considered a grandma to many and  loved by everyone who knew her.  Teodorita loved to...

Susanna Trujillo

Susanna Trujillo

Oct 13, 2021

Susanna Virginia Trujillo

Our Lord took our beloved mother, Susanna V. Trujillo home on October 13, 2021.

Susanna V. Trujillo, resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. She was born March 28, 1938 and was preceded by her beloved husband, Heriberto V. Trujillo, son, Gary Anthony Trujillo, Grandsons: Joseph Anthony Chavez and Andrew Trujillo.

She...

Reina Lopez

Reina Lopez

Oct 13, 2021

Reina C. Reyes-Lopez, 57, resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on October 13, 2021 due to her illness. She was born on February 10, 1964 in Guatemala to Maria Alejandra Lopez and Francisco Reyes.

She is preceded in death by her father; Francisco Reyes and her mother; Maria Alejandra Lopez-Gomez

She is survived by her daughter; Carolina Calles-Reyes, son;...

Ofelia Trujillo

Ofelia Trujillo

Oct 12, 2021

Ofelia C. Trujillo, a lifelong resident of Upper Ranchitos in Taos, NM, was peacefully called home by our Lord Jesus on October 12, 2021, surrounded by family and friends, all who loved her very much. Ofelia is survived by her loving family; daughter, Joanne; son in-law Paul Trujillo; grandchildren Karen, Timothy (Jennifer); Sean (Erin); Jason and Keith. Ofelia has 5...

James Russell

James Russell

Oct 11, 2021

James H. Russell (Jay) was born in the mine hospital in Tererro, NM. He spent the summers of his early life in the Holy Ghost Canyon in the Pecos River Valley. 

Jay loved New Mexico throughout his 83 years and chose to settle in Santa Fe after he graduated from Cornell University, served in the US Army as a...

Frank Herrera

Frank Herrera

Oct 10, 2021

Our beloved Frank Herrera passed away on October 10, 2021 surrounded by his family. He is retired from the New Mexico Carpenters Local Union as a Business Agent. He is preceded in death by his father Ramon Herrera and mother Susie Herrera. He is survived by his loving wife Frances Herrera of 59 years, his daughter Sandra (Kenneth), his daughter...

Barbara Demarsh

Barbara Demarsh

Oct 10, 2021

Barbara Jane (Hutson) DeMarsh

Barbara went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 10th. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert DeMarsh. She is survived by her daughters Cathy Hinojosa (Hector) of Los Alamos, Dee Plana (Miguel) of Jemez Springs, Elaine Argo (Gary Bos) of Hillsdale, Illinois; grandchildren Tony Hinojosa (Tiffany), Tina Varela (Jeremy), Gavin Argo, Danielle...

Joyce May

Joyce May

Oct 7, 2021

Joyce Frances May passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, Robin and Lisa and son in law, Greg on October 7, 2021 at age 90. Joyce is predeceased by her husband Ronald Boucher May, parents Edwin Arnott and Grace Arnott Reynolds, and her siblings Mary, Edwin, and Grace Reynolds. She is survived by sister June Reynolds, son Robin May (...

Eloy Manzanares

Eloy Manzanares

Oct 7, 2021

Eloy Andres Manzanares "Saca", of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully surrounded by his Daughter and Grandchildren and his beloved pet Rico “My Boy” on Thursday, October 7th, 2021 after a long and difficult battle with cancer. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, Eloy managed his illness with strength and grace.

Eloy was born on January 30th, 1953...

Anselmo Rodelo

Anselmo Rodelo

Oct 6, 2021

Anselmo Rodelo Jr. of Cerro New Mexico, was a loving father and grandfather. He passed away on October 6, 2021. Anselmo was 85 years old. Anselmo (SAM) was born on September 28, 1936 in El Paso Texas to Anselmo Rodelo Sr. and Maria J. Rodelo who preceded him in death. He grew up in El Paso, Texas with many siblings....

James Grahmann

James Grahmann

Oct 6, 2021

Brother James N. Grahmann, FSC died in Santa Fe, New Mexico on October 6, 2021. He was born on June 4, 1926 to Nicholas A Grahmann and Annie Grafe in the rural town of Hallettsville, TX the oldest of 11 children.  He received the Brothers’ robe August 14, 1944. He completed his bachelor’s degree at St. Michael’s College in  Santa...

Charles Boyer

Charles Boyer

Oct 5, 2021

Charles (Chick) Francis Boyer lived a rich, full life for 93 years. Born July 1, 1928, in Mill Spring, Missouri, to Clarence Francis (Jack) Boyer and Bessie Jane (Sharp) Boyer, fourth of their eight children, he passed away October 5, 2021, in Salt Lake City, Utah.  At sixteen, Chick came to Taos to join his dad, where he worked in...

Julia Downs

Julia Downs

Oct 5, 2021

Julia Clark Downs.  Mother, daughter, sister and much-loved friend to many, Julia Clark Downs, 43, passed away on October 5, 2021 in Taos, New Mexico, after her car was struck by another motorist at high speed.Ms. Downs was born May 25, 1978, in Evanston, Illinois, to Emilie and Clark Downs. She grew up in Chevy Chase, Maryland. She attended The...

Robert "Bob" Campbell

Robert "Bob" Campbell

Oct 3, 2021

Robert Nethway Campbell;

Dad to us kids, Bob to his friends, was born May 28, 1927, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He attended schools in Minot, North Dakota; and Watertown and Aberdeen, South Dakota.  His parents were Raymond Otter Campbell and Florence Couling Campbell who lived in Great Falls, Montana during their later years.

Dad graduated from High School in Aberdeen...

Hipolito Vigil

Hipolito Vigil

Oct 3, 2021

Hipolito Benjamin “Benjie” Vigil, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, passed away unexpectedly on a beautiful fall day, October 3, 2021, doing what he loved best – working the land alongside his family members.  Benjie was born July 2, 1946 in Santa Fe to Hipolito Vigil and Virginia Garcia Vigil.  He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers...

Bill Long

Bill Long

Sep 30, 2021

Bill Long, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather and a longtime resident of Santa Fe and Los Alamos, passed away at the age of 90 with his family at his side on September 30, 2021.

William (Bill) Donald Long was born on May 21, 1931 to Herbert and Dorothy Long in Jordanville, New York.  After his high school...

David Rivera

David Rivera

Sep 30, 2021

David M. Rivera was born on December 10, 1954 to Marie Trujillo Rivera and Cove Rivera in Jaroso, CO. He passed away on September 30, 2021 in San Angelo, TX.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Marie Trujillo Rivera, Cove Rivera, and his daughter, Alicia Rivera. His is survived by his two daughters, Shawna Rivera and Katrina Winn...

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