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

Jan 8, 2021

Gilbert (Gil) A. Ortiz, passed away late Friday, January 8th, 2021 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Gil was born in Terrero, New Mexico on June 8, 1934 to Juan Rivera Ortiz and Maria Isadora (Mary) Martinez. Terrero is a mining community just outside Pecos, New Mexico. He grew up in Pecos except for a year in Santa Fe, during high...

Jan 7, 2021

Beloved brother, uncle, great-uncle and friend Bobby Lovato of Alcalde, NM passed away unexpectedly at home at the age of 56 on Thursday, January 7, 2021. 

Bobby is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Juanita and Pedro Lovato, maternal grandparents, William and Rayitos Ortega, beloved mother Kate Lovato, father Juan B Lovato, niece Jeanette Rae Lovato and great...

Jan 7, 2021

The Rev. Dr. Richard W. Murphy passed away peacefully at home, on Thursday, January 7. He was a passionate member of the Santa Fe community, serving as rector of St. Bede’s Episcopal Church (1997 to 2011), assisting priest at Holy Faith Episcopal Church (from 2017) and chaplain to the New Mexico State Senate (since 2014).In addition, he regularly conducted services...

Jan 6, 2021

Grace G. Valdez was born February 27, 1927 and went home to heaven January 6, 2021.

Grace was born and preceded in death by her parents Frank and Anita Garcia.  She was also proceeded in death by her husband Leo Valdez, her son Ralph Valdez, her granddaughter Alicia Valdez and her brothers; Orlando, Isaac and Tito Garcia. 

She is...

Jan 5, 2021

Frank Gonzales, 96, of Questa, New Mexico passed To his eternal home after a brief illness with his family at his side. He is preceded in death by his parents and other beloved family members. He is survived by his children, Ben Gonzales (Sally), Mary Anne Gonzales-Romero (Ernest), JoAnn Gonzales (Patrick), Mary Jean Gonzales, Mark Gonzales (Rena), and the mother...

Jan 4, 2021

Brian Dale McDaniel, resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on January 04, 2021. He was born on October 20, 1958 in Kansas City, Missouri to Dale McDaniel and Kathryn Goloby.

 

Jan 4, 2021

Joseph F. Miller was born on August 22, 1930 in Canton, Ohio.  He passed away on January 4, 2021 in his beautiful home and ranch in Lamy, New Mexico.

What a man, with so many attributes, a husband, father, adorned and respected grandfather, a staunch pro-life supporter who shed many tears. A true rancher who raised many cattle in his...

2021

Manuel Gonzales, 84, went to be with The Lord on Tuesday, June 8th, 2021. Manuel was born in Clovis, New Mexico to Fernandez Gonzales and Ricardita Zamora on September 29th 1937.

Terry Gonzales, 80, went to be with The Lord on Saturday August 28th, 2021. Terry was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Frank P Aragon and Eloisa Gallegos on...

2021

                                                    AUGUST 7, 1970 ~ DECEMBER 12, 2021

In loving memory of Robert “Rambo” Esquibel 51, a resident of La Mesilla, NM passed away late Sunday, December 12, 2021. Robert was born on August 7, 1970 in Grants, NM.  He was a 1989 Espanola Valley High School Graduate & where he met the love of his life, his wife Joann.

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Jan 1, 2021

Raymond “Ramon” Gilberto Lujan 89 years of age went to be with our lord on January 01, 2021. Raymond was born to his loving parents Ignacio and Delfinia Lujan in Santa Cruz, New Mexico on June 03, 1931.

Ramon married the love of his life Isabel on April 23, 1970 in Santa Cruz, New Mexico. The tw enjoyed a beautiful...

Jan 1, 2021

Jan 1, 2021

Mexican-American Children’s Book Author

Ancona, George Efrain, 91, died at home in Santa Fe on January 1, 2021.

George Ancona is renowned for creating vivid photo essays that invite children to immerse themselves in new places and cultures, to appreciate the work of everyday life and to accept themselves as well as others. His intimate portraits and straightforward writings celebrate...

Jan 1, 2021

Jose Antonio Blea, 75 resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on January 01, 2021. He was born on      April 29, 1945 in Santa Fe, NM to Cleofas Blea.

He is preceded in death by his brothers; Felipe Moya, Luciano Moya and Pablo Moya and his sister; Rita Moya.

He is survived by his son; Chris Blea, cousin; Paul Blea,...

Dec 31, 2020

Zenovio Joe Medina, passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2020.    He is preceded in death by his loving wife and best friend of 52 years, Maria Chavez Medina, his parents, Juan Manuel and Adelina Medina and his beautiful granddaughter, Patricia Medina.

Zenovio was always very creative, talented and energetic and was always ready to lend a helping hand. He was...

Dec 30, 2020

Br. August George Hetzel, F.S.C., 83 resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on December 30, 2020. He was born on November 13, 1937, in Abbeville, LA to Fannie Rembert Hetzel and August George Hetzel.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Mr. & Mrs. August George Hetzel and his sister; Mrs. Frank D. Burch.

He is survived by...

Dec 29, 2020

Ricardo C. “Dickie” Romero, 79, of Llano Quemado passed away on December 29, 2020.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Eloisa Romero, in laws, Manuel and Alicia Ortiz, sisters, Lillian, Aurora “Guera” Martinez (Freddie), Delcie Maes, sister in laws, Leonora Ortiz and Frances “Diana” Ortiz, nephews, Paul Maes and Manuel Ortiz III.  He is survived by...

Dec 29, 2020

JAMES A. (JIM) BARAN

 

James A. Baran, 82, a long time Los Alamos resident, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 in Los Alamos.  He was born September 24, 1938 in Parma, Ohio, the son of Andrew and Josephine Baran. Jim graduated from Case Institute of Technology with a degree in Physics, then later received his Master’s of Science...

Dec 29, 2020

Ernestine Velarde, 44, of Ranchos de Taos passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2020. 

Ernestine was a happy go lucky lovable person that enjoyed life to its fullest, her greatest treasures were her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her loved one, James, grandparents, Ernesto Velarde, Flavio and Anita Abeyta, Bences and Corina Maestas, in laws,...

Dec 28, 2020

Evan Ballard

My warrior husband Evan, age 76, started his next adventure without me as he passed into Eternity on December 28, 2020.  He was a resident of Los Alamos for 47 years, but was born and raised in southern Utah.  He attended Utah State University where he obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.  He worked at the Hanford...

Dec 26, 2020

David M. Ortiz, 79, died peacefully on Saturday, December 26, 2020 in his Chamita, NM family home. David was born December 21, 1941 in Santa Fé, NM to Isabel “Belle” and José Ortíz. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Ricardo “Chick”, his father-in-law Fidel Sánchez, and one of his best friends Tommy Tafoya.

David is survived...