Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Robert Elwin Strait
May 6, 2021
Robert E. Strait 72, passed away May 6th 2021 of a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents Rev. Luren and Elizabeth Strait of Greenville, Michigan, brother William Strait of Riverview, Michigan, sister Ellen Richter of High Ridge, Missouri, and step-daughter Amanda Ross of Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is survived by his sons, Patrick and wife...
Arthur Joseph Johnson
May 4, 2021
Arthur Joseph Johnson, 91, was called home to our Lord on May 4, 2021. Arthur was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was adored by his family, and all who knew him. Arthur is survived by the love of his life Theresa (Tessie). They enjoyed 68 years of marriage filled with love and devotion. Together they raised 6...
Polly Ortiz
May 4, 2021
Polly Ortiz
June 07, 1919 ~ May 04, 2021
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother, passed away at home on May 04, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.
Polly was born on June 7, 1919 in Colonias, New Mexico to Jesus and Domitilia Garcia.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Jesus & Domitilia Garcia,...
Erica Nicole Montoya
May 3, 2021
Erica Nicole Montoya, 33, resident of Albuquerque, NM suddenly passed away on May 03, 2021. She was born on June 27, 1987 in Santa Fe, NM to Catherine Smith and John Montoya. She is preceded in death by her grandfather; Kenneth Smith Sr., great grandmother; Ophelia Smith, great grandfather; Howard Smith, grandmother; Theresa Montoya and aunt; Roberta Payne. She is...
Michael Maremont
May 2, 2021
Michael D. Maremont died at age 87 on May 2, 2021 after a brief illness. A long-time Santa Fe resident and transplant from Chicago, he worked in commercial real estate in both cities.
Passionate about teaching and mentoring, Michael taught entrepreneurship at Northwestern University’s adult-education college. He coached small-business owners at SCORE where he served as Santa Fe chair, founded...
Peggy Sparks
May 2, 2021
Peggy J Sparks (Granny) has passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, May 2, 2021 and has now joined her parent’s, sister’s, brother, son and grandson in heaven. Granny was born and a long time Ranchos De Taos resident, nursing was her career for over 40 years, she spent her life loving nature and all animals, she was strong,...
Zacarias Pana
May 2, 2021
Zacarias Florencio Paña, 73, a resident of Fairview, NM went home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2021, with his loving family and friends by his side.
Zacarias was born in Embudo, NM. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Sylvia Paña, his faithful brother Joseph Paña and their parents Zacarias Paña, Sr. and Sofia Paña,...
Alberto Vega
May 1, 2021
Alberto Vega, 76, a resident of Espanola, NM, passed away on May 01, 2021. He was born on February 20, 1945 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Alberto Vega and Ludeciuna Gomez.
He is preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Bruce Mondragon.
He is survived by his companion Alice Chavez, Son’s, Kevin Chavez and Normando Vega, Daughter, Yadira...
Franklin Welch
May 1, 2021
Frank P. Welch, 90, of Sun City West, AZ, and Los Alamos, NM, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on May 1, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his infant son Mark Stephen Welch, his parents Archibald and Josephine Welch, his sister Margaret Herold and his brothers John and Michael Welch.
Frank was born in Davenport, Iowa,...
Cindy Medrano
Apr 30, 2021
Cynthia “Cindy” Medrano 60 began her journey with God on April 30, 2021.
She is preceded in death by maternal grandparents Juan Jose and Juanita L. Gonzales, paternal grandparents Benito and Ida Medrano.
Cindy is survived by her daughter Denise Britt (Brian), grandchildren Sharlett Bravo (Joseph), Brian Britt Jr, Bryce Britt and great-granddaughter Ellie Chavez, Fiancé Nathan Romero (Cody), parents...
Matilda Gurule
Apr 30, 2021
Matilda Mascareñas Gurule, 90, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2021. Mom was very loving, she was a wonderful combination of warmth, kindness, laughter, and love. She encouraged our dreams and praised our every success. Mom always talked to us about our Creator Jehovah God, the source of life and his son, Jesus Christ who paid the ransom for us...
Joseph Christopher Sandoval
Apr 30, 2021
Joesph C. Sandoval, age 24 went home to be with his Savior Jesus on April 29, 2021.
Joseph was a life-long resident of Galisteo, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his Brother Frank M. Sandoval Jr, Grandparents; Manuel and Marina Benavidez, Anastacio and Libby Sandoval. He is survived by his loving Parents; Frank Sr and Sadie Sandoval, Brothers;...
Sophie Ortega
Apr 29, 2021
Sophie G. Ortega
August 11, 1932 to April 19, 2021
Our beloved Mother, Mother -in-Law, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, Grandmother, & Great Grandmother, has gone peacefully to rest to be with our Lord. She is proceeded in death by her Husband, Joe M. Ortega, her Son, Martin D. Ortega, her Parents, Rosendo and Martina Gonzales, and Brother, Lorenzo Gonzales. She is...
Emilio Gonzales
Apr 29, 2021
Emilio E. Gonzales, 76, of Española passed away on March 12, 2021 after a brief illness. Emilio was born on January 25, 1945 in Embudo NM. He proudly served in the US Army. He worked at Magna Copper Co. in Arizona and lived and worked in Minnesota for a short time, but NM was in his heart where he returned...
Jose Victor Chavez
Apr 29, 2021
Victor Chavez, 88, unexpectedly passed away peacefully on April 29, 2021. Victor was born in Galisteo, NM and was a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather. He was well known in the community and was employed with Sears Roebuck Company for over 30 years. Victor raised his family and had a passion for playing his guitar and enjoyed his spare...
Jimmy Madrid
Apr 25, 2021
Jimmy Madrid “George Martin”, 74, a resident of Cañon Plaza, NM entered into eternal rest on April 25th , 2021 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his adopted parents Juanita and Frank Madrid, mother Maria Estrada, sisters Erma, Alice and Gloria Madrid, and Martha Frutos, brother Jesus Madrid and grandson Vincent Madrid.
He is survived by...
Helen Martinez
Apr 23, 2021
Helen P. Martinez passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, April 23, 2021. Waiting for her in heaven were both of her grandparents, Tita and Papa, parents, Alfonso and Lucinda Padilla, sister, Sally Martinez, brother, Gilbert Padilla, son, Charles Martinez, grand-daughter Amanda Martinez and several other family members and loved ones. She leaves behind many incredible memories with her...
Brian Joseph Gutierrez
Apr 23, 2021
Brian Gutierrez, 41, passed away on April 23, 2021. He was born on March 06, 1980 in Silver City, New Mexico to Beatrice & Lencho Gutierrez.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Beatrice and Lencho Gutierrez.
He is survived by his fur daughter; Reina, sisters; Audrey Gage and Leslie Contreras, niece; Iylee Gage, aunt & uncle; Shela &...
Barbara Liston
Apr 22, 2021
Barbara Liston was a beloved matriarch and a bad-ass spitfire. She was kind and thoughtful to others, but also fiercely protective of her family and loved ones. A lioness protecting her cubs is the image that comes to my mind. Anyone that had the pleasure of knowing Barb knew that her petite frame gracefully concealed a woman full of tremendous...
Jerry Martinez
Apr 22, 2021
Jerry Martinez, age 55 a lifelong resident of Chimayo passed away on April 22, 2021 of a short illness. Jerry was born on June 4, 1965. He was preceded in death by his son Julian Jerome Martinez, grandson Gabriel Harris, mother Marquita Martinez, brothers Leroy, Escolastico (Caco) and Ricky Martinez, grandparents Esquipula and Teresita Martinez, Proxcedes and Onofre Martinez, nephews...
