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

Fabiola Ortiz

Fabiola Ortiz

Jan 19, 2021

Fabiola Ortiz (79), passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. She was born into a large family in Rowe, NM. She married Eloy, her high school sweetheart and together they had three children. Dearest to her heart was being a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents...

Marie Salazar

Marie Salazar

Jan 19, 2021

Marie Joylin Salazar 64 from Espanola, New Mexico born to Fred and Ann Salazar passed away at her home after a lengthy illness on January 19, 2021. 

She is preceded in death by her parents; Fred J Salazar and Ann Herrera Salazar.

Marie is survived by her only child; Angelo Salazar (Savina Martinez) of Albuquerque, her granddaughters Cruz and...

George Robert Ulibarri

George Robert Ulibarri

Jan 16, 2021

George Ulibarri

2/2/1935 – 1/16/2021

 

Our beloved husband, father and grandfather joined the Lord on January 16th, 2021.  Born, February 2nd, 1935 to parents, Luis and Josephine Ulibarri, in Las Vegas, New Mexico.  He is preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law, Melaquias Montoya, mother-in-law, Maria Elena Montoya, sister, Della Montoya, brother, Lupe Ulibarri, his beautiful wife Mary, and...

Isabel Valdez

Isabel Valdez

Jan 15, 2021

Isabel Rita ValdezJune 20th, 1950-January 15, 2021

Isabel Rita Valdez, 70, passed away at home on January 15, 2021.

Isabel took some college classes and was a long -time dedicated Nursing Assistant at Christus St.Vincent Hospital until her retirement. After Retirement she moved to the beautiful EspanolaValley where she lived until her passing.

She was born in Santa Fe to...

Gilbert Rodriguez

Gilbert Rodriguez

Jan 14, 2021

Gilbert Rodriguez, age: 90, resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on January 14, 2021 due to a lengthy illness.  He was born on May 17, 1930 in Puerta de Luna, NM to Francisquita and Teodocio Rodriguez.

Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents: Teodocio and Francisquita Rodriguez, brother and wife Teodocio and Pancha Rodriguez, sisters: Tillie Garcia...

Maria Rita Isabelle Perea

Maria Rita Isabelle Perea

Jan 14, 2021

Maria Rita Isabelle Perea, 81, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2021. Rita was born in Vaughn, New Mexico on November 5, 1939. She was the youngest daughter of seven children, and she sang in the choir as a youth. She worked at the Department of Motor Vehicle for many years. She loved to dance, was a talented painter, an...

Julian Eloy Varela

Julian Eloy Varela

Jan 14, 2021

Julian‌ ‌Eloy‌ ‌Varela‌ ‌of‌ ‌Pecos,‌ ‌NM‌ ‌passed‌ ‌away‌ ‌peacefully‌ ‌on‌ ‌January‌ ‌14,‌ ‌2021.‌ ‌He‌ ‌was‌ ‌born‌ ‌on‌ ‌December‌‌13,‌ ‌1936‌ ‌in‌ ‌Pecos,‌ ‌NM‌ ‌to‌ ‌the‌ ‌late‌ ‌Eluterio‌ ‌and‌ ‌Luisa‌ ‌Varela‌ ‌of‌ ‌La‌ ‌Posada.‌ ‌He‌ ‌was‌ ‌the‌ ‌third‌ ‌eldest‌ ‌of‌ ‌six‌ children.‌ ‌Eloy‌ ‌was‌ ‌a‌ ‌loving‌ ‌husband,‌ ‌father,‌ ‌grandfather,‌ ‌brother,‌ ‌and‌ ‌friend.‌  ‌He‌ ‌married‌ ‌his‌ ‌love‌ ‌Esther‌ on‌ ‌January‌ ‌2, ‌1960‌ ‌and‌...

Helen G. Baca

Helen G. Baca

Jan 14, 2021

“God's Boundless and Passionate Love for Mankind."

Elena Helen G. Baca

June 14, 1919 - January 14, 2021

Elena Helen G. Baca lifelong well known resident of Santa Fe passed away into God's Love on Thursday January 14, 2021 at home surrounded by her children, grandchildren, Great-grandchildren, neighbors and friends.

Our Helen is the Matriarch of the Garcia-Baca family. Our...

Kishaw Romero

Kishaw Romero

Jan 13, 2021

Kishaw Shantel Romero was called home by our lord on January 13, 2021.

Kishaw was proceeded in death by her mother Amy Salazar, her great-grandparents, Ramon and Alberta Salazar, Ismael and Estella Martinez, Juan and Rosa Romero.

She is survived by her father Adrian Romero, and her two brothers Adrian (Booboo) and Julian Romero, grandparents Eduardo and Connie Chavira, Beatrice...

Richard Roybal

Richard Roybal

Jan 13, 2021

Richard E. Roybal born May 11 1965 to Susie Sandoval Quintana and Eloy Roybal passed away peacefully at home January 13, 2021 after a lengthy illness.

Rick is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Tommy Roybal.

He is survived by his partner of 27 years, Ken Kaplan, his sisters, Veronica Carreon, Diana Gonzales, Angela Roybal, Patsy Flores...

Dora Maria Maes

Dora Maria Maes

Jan 12, 2021

Dora Maria Maes 91, resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed on January 12, 2021. She was born on March 28, 1929 in Nambe, NM to Catalino Ortiz and Cresenciana Valdes.

Full obit to come at a later time

Stephanie Elaine Konda

Stephanie Elaine Konda

Jan 11, 2021

Stephanie Elaine Konda, 45 resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on January 11, 2021.

Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Rivera Kiva Chapel of Light located at 417 E Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505.

 

Wilfred Emanuel Wiggins

Wilfred Emanuel Wiggins

Jan 11, 2021

Wilfred Wiggins, 56, resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on January 11, 2021 due to COVID-19. He was born on November 14, 1964 in Torrance, California to Lenora G. Wiggins and Frank E. Wiggins. He married Sierra Wiggins on February 08, 2014 in Santa Fe, NM.

He is preceded in death by his father; Frank Wiggins and nephew; James...

Carmen Medina

Carmen Medina

Jan 11, 2021

Carmen Medardo Medina, Jr., passed away on January 11, 2021 at the age of 78.  Carmen M. Medina, a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada and formerly from Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico passed away on January 11, 2021.  At the age of 18 Carmen served in the U.S. Army.  Upon discharge from the Army, he returned to the Hondo valley. At...

Paul Romero Iii

Paul Romero Iii

Jan 10, 2021

PAUL FRANK ROMERO III (P3) passed away on January 10, 2021, at the age of 37. A native of Santa Fe, he graduated from Capital High School in 2002 and attended Purdue University in Indiana. 

Paul relocated to Wesley Chapel, FL where he began a career in the Marine Industry in 2010.  Paul eventually became the CEO of Marine...

Naomi Mascarenas

Naomi Mascarenas

Jan 10, 2021

Naomi Mascarenas, 81, of El Valle passed away on January 10, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Jacobo and Elaisa Romero.  She is survived by her husband, Clarence, children, Barb, David (Atira), Margie, Cindy (Pete), granddaughters, Lyndsay (Dave) and Kaleigh Flowers, great grandchildren, Haley, Dylan and Noah, brothers, Jake (Claudia), and Claude, sisters, Faby, Ruth, Lela (Doug),...

Joshua David Miko

Joshua David Miko

Jan 9, 2021

Joshua David Miko was born on December 26, 2003 and was called back to heaven at the age of 17 on January 9, 2021.  He died doing what he loved - camping.  Josh is the son of David and Janice Miko and was born and raised in Los Alamos. Josh was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Joseph Miko;...

Nora Gallegos

Nora Gallegos

Jan 8, 2021

Nora Gallegos, born on September 6, 1939, to Max and Mercedes Martinez passed away peacefully the morning of January 8, 2021, in her home surrounded by her family in Alcalde, NM. 

 

Nora is preceded in death by her husband Sam Gallegos; parents Max and Mercedes Martinez; brothers Ben Martinez, Efrain (Angie) Martinez, Max Jr. (Evangeline) Martinez, and nephew...

Carolyn Johnson

Carolyn Johnson

Jan 8, 2021

The town of Taos has lost a beloved member of our community. On Friday, January 8th, 2021, Carolyn (CJ) Johnson died at home in Ranchos de Taos after a brief, but intense battle with cancer. She was 75 years old. CJ is survived by her beloved life partner, Ethel Chapel, with whom she found great happiness in her last few...

Josephine Garcia

Josephine Garcia

Jan 8, 2021

Our beautiful and precious wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Josephine “Josie” Garcia, peacefully went to be with Our Dear Lord on Friday, January 8th, 2021, she was surrounded by her loving family.Josie, as she was known by all, was a very loving and caring person who touched all the people she met with her kindness and sweet disposition.Josie was...

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