Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Margaret Lopez
Sep 29, 2021
MARGARET JEAN LOPEZ PASSED AWAY SUDDENLY AT CHRISTUS ST. VINCENT’S HOSPITAL ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2021.
SHE WENT TO BE WITH OUR LORD JESUS AT THE AGE OF 70. SHE WAS BORN IN SANTA FE, NM ON SEPTEMBER 23, 1951. SHE SPENT HER EARLY YEARS IN TAOS, NM AND GRADUATED FROM Santa Fe HIGH SCHOOL. SHE WORKED AND RETIRED FROM THE...
Gerald Smith
Sep 29, 2021
Gerald Otto Smith, Jr., 79, from Edgewood NM walked into the arms of the Lord September 29, 2021.
Gerald was born on November 15, 1941 in Roswell NM to Gerald Otto Smith Sr. and Vayna McClendon Smith. Gerald was the youngest of 9 children.
Gerald married, his beautiful wife, Bernice Perea from Pinos Wells NM, on December 28, 1962 in...
Margaret Bachtel
Sep 28, 2021
Margaret Rose Bachtel 89, of Taos died peacefully on September 28, 2021 with daughter Dawn, son in law Gilles, grand daughters Lauren and Alicia at her side. She was born Margaret Rose Thornton in Brookfield MO in 1932. Her father was a career Army soldier who lived in military bases around the world so she lived with her grandparents in...
Melanie Martinez
Sep 27, 2021
Melanie Danielle Martinez
June 14, 1985 – September 27, 2021
Melanie Danielle Martinez, age 36 went with to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, September 27, 2021, with her parents by her side. Melanie was born to Pete and Yvonne Martinez on June 14, 1985. Melanie was bright and an overachiever academically, she excelled in everything...
Eugene Young
Sep 26, 2021
Eugene “Gino” Samuel Young, 50 years old of Questa, NM was called home to be with our Lord on Sunday, September 26, 2021. He was a beloved and devoted father, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, godfather, cousin, friend, neighbor and co-worker.
Gino was born in La Jara, CO in 1971 to Lupe and Theresa Young of Questa, NM. He is...
Diana Moquino
Sep 26, 2021
Diana Moquino, age 64 a resident of Española passed away September 26, 2021 due to an unexpected illness. She was born on January 29, 1957 in Española at the hospital to Cruz and Mary Madrid.
Diana is proceeded in death by her paternal grandparents; Agapito and Anna Maria Madrid,maternal grandparents; Meleseadro and Cidelia Lovato, brother; Victor Lovato and her...
Lourdes Martinez
Sep 26, 2021
Lourdes Martinez, 92, resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on September 26, 2021. She was born on September 13, 1929 to Nicole Lopez Montoya and Paul Montoya. She married Bernabe Martinez on July,14, 1951 in Santa Fe, NM. She is preceded in death by parents, husband, sister, Mary and granddaughter, Athena.
She is survived by sons; Jerry (Belinda),...
Edwin Romero
Sep 26, 2021
Edwin Romero, 88, of Taos passed away on September 26, 2021. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Romero, parents, Luis and Eva Romero, brothers, Abenicio Romero, Severo Romero and sister, Dilia Maestas. He is survived by his children, Gilbert Romero (Lynn), Anthony Romero (Erlinda) and Yolanda Yon (Greg), 10 grandchildren, brother, Luis Romero and many other relatives...
Jeff Montoya
Sep 25, 2021
Jeffrey M. Montoya, age 53, passed away peacefully in his home on September 25th, 2021, in Angel Fire, New Mexico. Jeff is survived by his two daughters, Heather and Jacquelyn; his son, Brian; his mother, two brothers, sister, nieces and nephews. Jeff is preceded in death by his father, Filemon Montoya; his brother, Vernon Montoya; and his Grandparents on both...
Gretchen Jacobson
Sep 21, 2021
With heavy hearts, good memories, and glad prospects, we announce that Gretchen Nanette Jacobson, 90, died in her Los Alamos home of 57 years on September 21, 2021. Graveside Service for family and friends to be held Saturday, September 25 at 10 am.
Lamentations 3:25-27
The Lord is good to those who wait for Him,
To the Soul who...
Flor Varela
Sep 19, 2021
Flor Elena Varela, 53, of Española, NM, passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2021.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Nepomuceno and Enedina Varela, her brother Juan D.D. Varela and her nephews, Eric Varela and Oscar S. Rivera.
She is survived by her husband, Garland Thompson, her son Elier I Rojo, her daughter Aurbyanna Varela, and her four...
Louis Larrañaga
Sep 19, 2021
Louis "Louie" Larrañaga, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 19, 2021. He was born on November 1, 1933 in Rincones Colorados, NM to Melquiades and Matianita Larrañaga. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Erlinda Larrañaga; sons Damian and Dennis Larrañaga; daughter Lou Donna Larrañaga-Gonzales (Jeremy); grandchildren Alix(Derrick), Esperanza, Dominic, Dennis Jr.(Iesha), and...
Patsy Vargas
Sep 18, 2021
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Patricia Vargas, 69 from Upper Ranchitos was called home by her creator on September 18, 2021. She was proceeded in death by her father, Jacobo Francisco Herrera, brother, James Herrera, father-in-law, Ablino Vargas, mother-in-law, Rebecca Miera, step father-in-law, Raul Miera, sisters-in-law, Delia Hughes, Joann Sandoval and Christine Vargas. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Vargas Sr. (marriage of...
Jose Martinez
Sep 18, 2021
Jose Ramon Martinez, 86, resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on September 18, 2021 due to natural causes. He was born on November 2, 1934 in Chimayo, NM to Amalia. He married vickie in Santa Fe, NM.
He is preceded in death by his mother; Amalia Martinez, wife; Vickie Martinez, Aunt; Susie Martinez, step-son; Frank Benavidez, step-daughter; Phyllis Benavidez,...
Clarence Wingate
Sep 18, 2021
was born on May 12, 1953, to the late Clarence L. Wingate and late Lily Mae Wingate in Darlington, South Carolina. Keith entered in holy matrimony and was united with his loving wife, Gloria Champion of 40 years on December 31, 1981. After retiring from UC Hastings College of the Law, Keith and Gloria made Santa Fe, New Mexico home. ...
Jaqueline Nelson
Sep 17, 2021
Jacqueline (Jackie) Brown Nelson passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 17, at 6:00 pm with family at her side. She was born in Chicago on September 7, 1928, to Patricia and Elmore Brown.
Jackie attended both The Putney School in Vermont and Smith College where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Art.
In 1951, she married her childhood...
Arlene Calvert-Routt
Sep 16, 2021
Arlene Calvert-Routt, passed away unexpectedly in Albuquerque on Thursday, September 16, 2021.
Arlene was born to Marcella and Del Calvert of Ohkay Owingeh in 1968.
She is survived by her mother; Marcella, sister; Frances and husband; Kelly and many other cousins, family members, and friends.
Holy Rosary will be recited on Saturday, September 16,2021 at the San Juan Church...
Joyce Kephart
Sep 16, 2021
Joyce Kephart, a longtime resident of Los Alamos, passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side. Her compassion and caring touched many lives and she will be fondly remembered. Joyce was born in Mhow, India to Captain S.C. Gilson and his wife Elsie. In 1935 the family returned to native England. Joyce grew up and spent...
Mary Gay
Sep 16, 2021
Mary Lue Lee Rhoades Gay died peacefully on September 16, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer, at Scott’s House in Santa Fe, NM.
Mary was born April 26, 1921 in Lordsburg, New Mexico to Rosie (Smith) and Edward Rhoades.
In her early years, Mary loved the outdoors and enjoyed gardening. Mary was 15 when she married Lawrence E....
Ramona Gonzalez
Sep 16, 2021
and now these three remain: faith, hope and love.
But the greatest of these is Love.
1 Corinthians13:13
Ramona Marina González, 42, of Questa, passed to be with our Lord on September 16, 2021 following a serious Covid-19 Pneumonia illness.
Ramona leaves behind her children: Esperanza, Enrique, Marivel, Elijah, Atreyu, step-daughter, Eve and grandchild: Nemiyah. Her parents: Johnny and...
