Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Patricia Erazo Penn
Jun 12, 2021
Patricia E. Penn
December 4, 1946 - June 12, 2021
Sylvia Lillian Patricia Erazo Penn, known to those who loved her as Tricia, passed away on June 12, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Julio and Wanda Erazo, and her brother, Christopher Erazo.
She is survived by her brother, Rick Erazo (Carol), her niece and nephew...
Consuelo Lujan
Jun 12, 2021
Consuelo (Connie) Lujan passed away, June 12, 2021, from a brief illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Pete and Ruth Tafoya, her father and mother-in-law John P. Lujan and Stella Lujan.
She is survived by her husband, John C. Lujan, her brothers, niece and nephews.
A funeral mass will be celebrated Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at 11:00...
Forrest Brinkley
Jun 12, 2021
Forrest William Brinkley Jr., age 90, passed peacefully at home on June 12, 2021.
Forrest was surrounded by the love of his wife, Anne Brinkley in his passing. Also surviving are his two sons, Patrick “Rick” (Freda) Brinkley of San Mateo, California, Timothy Brinkley of San Diego, California and two granddaughters, Erika (Jon) Lewis of Danville, California and Miranda...
Robert Krantz
Jun 11, 2021
Robert V. Krantz, 57, of Ohkay Owingeh passed away on June 11, 2021 peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. Robert was born on October 1, 1963 to Robert Krantz and Antonita Vigil.
Robert is preceded in death by his father Robert Frank Krantz, maternal grandparents Lewis and Carmelita Montoya, paternal grandparents Willie Vaughn and Frank Krantz, brother Arthur...
Theresa "Terry" Sandoval
Jun 11, 2021
Theresa “Terry” Sandoval, 68, resident of San Jose, NM, passed away on June 11, 2021. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Edith and Alfredo Sandoval.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Alfredo and Edith Sandoval, daughter; Melanie “Mellow” Rivera, brothers; Richard and Robert Sandoval.
She is survived by her daughter; Donna Miller (Dale), son; Ben Gallegos...
Meliton Medina
Jun 10, 2021
Meliton J. Medina (Wero), 80, of La Canova, went to be with our Lord on June 10, 2021 . He was born on August 16, 1940 in La Villita to Dolores Martinez and Manuel Medina. In 1956, he met the love of his life, Guadalupe Rivera. They were married in 1960 and raised 2 sons and 3 daughters.
In his...
Margaret Rose Vail
Jun 10, 2021
MARGARET ROSE VAIL
(May 17, 1925 – June 10, 2021)
Margaret Rose Vail, born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, was the daughter of Herbert Arthur Rose and Frances Ella Converse Rose. She married Ralph Vail in August 1947 and they were married 70 years before his passing in 2017. Margaret is survived by their four children, Scott G. Vail and his wife...
Thomas Dewitt
Jun 10, 2021
Thomas O’Dell DeWitt - known as Dewey, passed away at home in Santa Fe on June 10th after a hard battle with cancer. His son Matthew DeWitt had been by his side for 24 days. Tom was known for the beautiful silver jewelry and art that he made, the “gift of gab”, original one-liners, his generosity, loving nature, and his...
Peggy Day
Jun 8, 2021
Obituary for Peggy Love Day
Peggy Love Day died peacefully in her home in Santa Fe, NM on June 8, 2021. She was a dedicated member of the Santa Fe Garden Club, and actively involved with the Santa Fe Opera and The Church of the Holy Faith. Peggy was a beloved stepmother, godmother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who was devoted to...
Herbert Romero
Jun 6, 2021
Herbert Romero, 56, a resident of Llano de la Llegua, Penasco, NM got his wings and went to walk with the angels on Sunday, June 6, 2021. He was born July 21, 1964 to Macario & Teodorita Romero. Herbert was preceded in death by his father, Macario Romero, sister, Gloria Romero and niece, Michelle Montoya. Herbert was a fun loving...
Irene Trujillo
Jun 6, 2021
Irene Trujillo, age 82, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her Santa Fe home on June 6, 2021. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother who had a larger than life personality. She loved music, she was a singer, dancer, artist, big hugger, loved to laugh and joke around, a world traveler and lived and loved life...
Peggy Tassett
Jun 5, 2021
Peggy A. Tassett, age 69, of Santa Fe, NM. Passed away on June 5th, 2021, due to complications of Marfan Syndrome. She leaves behind her wife Angela “Spence” Pacheco, her children Joseph Pacheco-Tassett of Durango, CO and Cheyenne Pacheco-Tassett of Albuquerque. In addition Peggy is survived by brothers Greg Tasset (Bev) and Russell Tassett and sister Chris Tasset Schrempp, as...
Ernesto Roybal
Jun 5, 2021
On Saturday, June 5, 2021, Ernesto Roybal, loving widower, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 98.
Ernesto was born in the small town of Petaca, New Mexico on May 3rd, 1923. It was a small town, but big dreams originated from that town in Northern New Mexico. At the age of 16, in 1939 he ventured...
Catherine Trujillo
Jun 4, 2021
Catherine Elaine Trujillo
March 13, 1959 ~ June 04, 2021
Catherine ended her unique and miraculous journey on this world to join her heavenly father, The Lord our God and her late earthly father, Enrique Alejandro Trujillo.
She is survived by her only son; Keith and his longtime girlfriend Leighann, her mother; Carmen, brothers; Phillip (Annie), Lawrence, Michael (Jane) and...
Michael Montano
Jun 4, 2021
Michael P. (Wolfie) Montano passed away on June 4, 2021, with his family at his side. He is preceded in death by his father Valentin A. Montano; niece Jolene Montano, and paternal grandfather Filomeno Montano and maternal grandmother Senaida Gallegos. He is survived by his mother Tessie Montano; his companion Andrea Quintana; his dogs: Vudu and Goliath; siblings: Roland (Edi),...
Prescilla Lovato
Jun 4, 2021
Prescilla J. Lovato
February 11, 1935 – June 4, 2021
Prescilla Lovato, 86, passed peacefully and surrounded by family in her Santa Fe home on June 4, 2021.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, she committed her life to family, her faith, and those in need.
Born in Nambe, she lived in Española before moving to Santa Fe, her...
Richard Montoya
Jun 3, 2021
RICHARD MONTOYA
MAY 4, 1941 – JUNE 3, 2021
Richard Montoya, 80-beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on June 3, 2021 surrounded by his loving family, following a brief illness.
Richard was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Frank and Amadita Montoya; the fifth of nine children. He worked for the State Highway Department for over 33...
Richard Greaves
Jun 2, 2021
Richard "Richie" Spencer Greaves of Vallecitos, New Mexico, passed from this life on June 2, 2021 following a brief illness. Son of the late Edward and Elizabeth "Betty" Russo Greaves on May 17,1956, Richie lived in Connecticut until his retirement in 2018, when Richie moved to his "little slice of heaven" in Vallecitos.
Richie is survived by his brothers Ted...
George Perrault
Jun 1, 2021
George Perrault passed away on June 18, 2021. George was born in Denver Colorado, February 18, 1936.
George and his Family moved to Los Alamos in 1969 where George started a job with Los Alamos National Laboratory in the Weights and Measures Department. After his retirement from the laboratory he enjoyed fishing and had many hobbies.
He is survived...
