Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Miguel Diaz-Gonzalez
Aug 9, 2021
Miguel Ernesto Diaz-Gonzalez born in Panama City, Panama in 1927 passed away quietly at home in Ranchos de Taos on August 9, 2021. He came to Taos, NM to be cared for by his daughter Marianna and son-in-law Steven in his last years. He leaves behind his 4 children, 5 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Miguel was very proud of his...
Sammy Ortiz
Aug 9, 2021
Sammy Ortiz 1934 – 2021 Left us Monday, August 9th, he joins his parents Juan and Pauline Ortiz, Eddie and Cecilia his brother and sister and Michael Ortiz his grandson. He is survived by Mary Ortiz, Sam (Bea), Ray (Kathleen), Bob (Karen), Ralph (Judy), Pauline, Leonard (Lori), Arthur and Anna. 14 Grandchildren, Melissa, Andrea, Hilary, Raymond, Alana, Sarah, Sophia, Matt,...
Casimiro Encinias
Aug 9, 2021
Casimiro (Casey) Encinias Jr., 70, of Las Vegas, NM, passed awaypeacefully, Monday, August 9, 2021. Casey was born on June 3, 1951, inLas Vegas, NM, the son of Casimiro Encinias Sr. and Annie C Encinias. Hewas raised in Anton Chico by his grandparents, Jose and Adelia Enciniasand attended school in Santa Rosa, NM.He was preceded in death by his grandparents...
J T Morelan
Aug 8, 2021
John Thomas “JT” Morelan, 55, of Texas passed away on August 08, 2021 at Taos Ski Valley. JT was born in 1966 in Pecos, TX. He was an entrepreneur that launched multiple successful businesses. JT is well remembered for his desire to help others. He always looked out for the well-being of his neighbors and family. His love of gardening...
Bertha E. Martinez
Aug 7, 2021
In Loving Memory
Bertha E. Martinez, 82, resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on August 07, 2021. She was born on September 28, 1939 in Santa Fe, NM to Ana Atocha and Jose Martinez.She is preceded in death by her Grandson; Stephen Jr. Valencia, Life Partner; Matias D. Padilla, Sister; Rose Martinez and Brother Cipriano Martinez.
She is survived...
Marilyn Hibben
Aug 7, 2021
Marilyn Ruth Hibben, 91, passed away Saturday night, August 7, 2021. She was surrounded with family in her passing, in Powell, Wyoming.
Marilyn was born March 30, 1930, in Denver, Colorado to Evelyn P. (Morris) Stone and Claude Stone. Shortly after Marilyn’s birth she was adopted by Frank G. Townsend. She graduated from Arvada High School and attended college classes...
Harold Sanchez
Aug 7, 2021
Harold J. Sanchez, 34, of Taos passed away on August 07, 2021. He was a graduate of Taos High School, class of 2006, where he was a great basketball player. He was an incredible coach for gymnastics and cheer. He is preceded in death by his mother, Lola Sanchez, father in law, Pat Padilla and sister in law, Victoria Padilla. ...
Michael Garcia
Aug 6, 2021
Michael Anthony Garcia, age 67 passed away peacefully at home in Santa Rosa California with his loving companion Esteban Ramirez at his side. Michael is preceded in death by his parents Rachel and Antonio Garcia and sister, Katherine Marie Garcia. He is survived by his sisters Marcia Medina and Andrew Pete of Espanola, Karen Sena and husband Arthur of Albuquerque...
Jose Antonio Calles Gallardo Jr.
Aug 4, 2021
Jose Antonio Calles Gallardo Jr, 27, passed away on August 04, 2021. He was born in Santa Fe, NM to Jose and Karina.
Service will be held on Monday, August 09, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at El Buen Pastor Church located at 2884 Trades West, Santa Fe, NM.
Interment will take place on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 1:30 p.m....
Dana Knee
Aug 3, 2021
Dana Robert Knee was born in Espanola on April 6th, 1950. He died at his home in Ojo Caliente on August 3rd, 2021. Dana grew up in Santa Fe. He was the son of Elizabeth Rosser Knee and renowned photographer and woodworker, Ernest Knee.
From a young age Dana worked in his father’s woodshop making fine hand-built doors. Many of...
Robert James Schwarz
Aug 2, 2021
ROBERT (BOB) SCHWARZ 1950 ‐ 2021
Robert (Bob) Schwarz, long time resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on Monday August 2, 2021, in his home, surrounded by his family, after a 5‐year battle with aggressive prostate cancer. Bob was born April 9, 1950, to Linus and Dorothy Schwarz in Roxbury Wisconsin, where, as a young boy, he fondly remembered...
Phil Reinig
Jul 31, 2021
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Phil and Beverly, our loving and devoted parents, friends and to all whose lives they touched.
Phil (L.P.) Reinig, business entrepreneur, fly fisherman, avid downhill skier, magnificent dancer, patriot, accomplished traveler, voracious reader, devoted husband and father died on Saturday, July 31st, 2021. Beverly Reinig devoted wife, mother, artist, animal lover and...
Bobby Trujillo
Jul 31, 2021
Bobby Luis Trujillo, 68, from Costilla, New Mexico passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021. He was born in 1953 to Toney and Marinita Cordova. He was raised by his grandparents Lino and Leaonarda Trujillo. After graduating Questa High School he attended the University of New Mexico, where he got a Master’s Degree. Bobby was a well-known and loved educator and...
John Ireland
Jul 30, 2021
John Richard Ireland was born on June 25, 1951 in Hereford, TX and passed away on July 30, 2021. As a child he moved to Moriarty, New Mexico. In Moriarty he met his wife of 51 years, Judy. After attending New Mexico State University and University of California Berkeley, John relocated to Los Alamos, New Mexico, with Judy and their...
Jose Suazo
Jul 30, 2021
Born on November 6th, 1938 in Canjilon, NM. Joe grew up loving the mountains and lakes of northern New Mexico. He was an avid fisherman and was always up to fish his favorite holes at Canjilon Lakes. In his younger years he enjoyed working on cars and cruising the main drag in Espanola. Amongst his many friends, Joe was known...
Robert Maurer
Jul 29, 2021
Robert Alan Maurer, age 77, died July 28th of metastatic prostate cancer at his home in Coyote, New Mexico. Alan practiced medicine as an emergency physician for 32 years. He was an exceptional medical provider who saved countless lives, a respected medical colleague, and a mentor to many young healthcare workers on the ER team during his career. He was...
John Patterson
Jul 29, 2021
John Newton Patterson, a brilliant “gentleman’s” lawyer and mentor, historian, scholar, and worldwide traveler departed this life on Wednesday July 28, 2021 at his home in Santa Fe after quietly dealing with cancer since February of 2019. John embraced life to the fullest and enriched the lives of many. He is survived by his traveling companion and wife of 38...
Terrence Nordquist
Jul 28, 2021
Terrence Michael Nordquist died peacefully in his sleep on July 28, 2021 at his home in El Rancho, NM.
Terry was born on August 5, 1957 in Milbank, SD. He graduated O’Gorman High School in Sioux Falls, SD in 1974, and attended college at South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD. In 1980, he enlisted with the US Army, and...
Carlos De Herrera
Jul 28, 2021
CARLOS ROQUE DEHERRERA, age 59. a lifelong resident of Santa Fe was called to his eternal home by the Lord on Thursday, July 28, 2021. Carlos was born April 10, 1962 in Santa Fe, the third of five children born to Lorraine Maes and Alfonso De Herrera, Jr.
Carlos was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alfonso and Filomena De...
Edward Moreno
Jul 27, 2021
Edward H. Moreno
Ed Moreno’s life was a continuous course of public service carried out with the highest integrity and ethics. Ed died Tuesday, July 27 at home of a brain tumor. He was 67.
Possessed of an inquisitive mind, abundant intelligence and a sparkling wit, he could carry on an interesting conversation with anyone on any topic. Being with...
