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

Nov 25, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Constancia “Connie” T. Ortega, 81, from Llano Quemado, New Mexico. Connie was born and raised in Llano Quemado, New Mexico, and attended school in Taos through grade 12. She lived a full and productive life with the love of her family, friends, and deep Catholic faith. Her life and...

Nov 25, 2020

DAVID E. SCHULTZ, 79, of Longmont, Colorado, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 while staying with his family in Santa Fe.  He was born May 15, 1941 in Wells, Minnesota, the son of Anna and Gregory Schultz.  He married his beloved wife, Sharon Fredrickson, on October 7, 1967, and she preceded him in death on February 26, 2006.  He was...

Nov 25, 2020

Anthony (Tony) Rivera (1929-2020)

Anthony (Tony) Rivera was a light in the world. He loved people and made it a point to brighten the day of everyone near him. All who met him felt his love and positivity.

Born in New York to Puerto Rican parents, who had immigrated to NY in 1920. Raised in Little Italy neighborhood of Brooklyn, his...

Nov 24, 2020

Pauline Antoine 90, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 24, 2020. She was born February 4th 1930 and was preceded in death by her beloved father William, mother Piedad and brother in-law Harold Johnson.

She is survived by her only sibling Elidia Johnson of Ohkay Owingeh, nieces and nephews  who were like her...

Nov 24, 2020

Remigio D. Martinez 89, a resident of Chimayo NM went to be with our Lord on 11/24/2020 after a brief illness. Remigio was preceded in death by his parents Pablo and Magdalena Martinez, Sister Carolina, brother Pablo Noe, Uncle Aniceto, wife Erlinda (Archuleta) Martinez, and sons Eddie and David (Anthony) Martinez.

Remigio is survived by his wife Elizaida (Ellie), Sister...

Nov 24, 2020

Tom A. Martinez “hazel” was born on January 6, 1947. He was a lifelong resident of Taos. He passed away on November 24, 2020 at the age of 73. Tom was caring, loving and gentle. He was a friend to many. He is loved dearly by his former-partner, Diana Archuleta. His three daughters, Melissa (Mike) Martinez, Madelynna Martinez, and Arlynda...

Nov 24, 2020

Jose “Ray” Mondragon Sr., 93, of Taos, passed away on November 24, 2020. He was born in Ranchos de Taos to Juan and Lucia Mondragon. He was a veteran of WWII and Korean Conflict and Boys Scout Master. He is preceded in death by his wife, Teodora Mondragon, parents, Juan and Lucia Mondragon, daughter, Helen Giordano, granddaughter, Michelle, brothers, Encarnicion...

Nov 23, 2020

Paul J. Leyba

Passed away November 23, 2020 the youngest of the family, and member of the Hi Landers Musical family group. Graduated in 1969 at Santa Fe High, and was drafted to the Army and was in Vietnam War. Paul worked in the City Of Santa Fe as a mechanic for the City Police vehicles, he had many hobbies...

Nov 23, 2020

John Edward Trujillo passed away in Angel Fire on November 23, 2020 following a lengthy illness. He was born on May 28, 1945 in Clayton, New Mexico, the tenth of thirteen siblings. He spent his childhood making mischief on the Anchor D cattle ranch outside of Texhoma, Oklahoma, where his father worked as a foreman. John, or JT as most...

Nov 22, 2020

Walter Ray Jackson, 88, passed away gently on November 23, 2020 at home with his daughter in Los Alamos, NM.

Walter was born in Tucumcari, NM to Calvin and Gail Jackson and has many friend and relatives still left in the area. 

Walter is remembered for his cowboy essence and his giving nature, as a beloved father and grandfather,...

Nov 21, 2020

It is with an extremely heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved sister (daughter, Mother and grandmother), Kathleen Lorraine Jaramillo (Vigil).  Our beautiful sister’s life was taken tragically on Friday, November 20th, 2020 at the age of 57.  Kathy had a vibrant zest for life and a can-do attitude that will continue to be an inspiration for...

Nov 20, 2020

Dr. William E. (Bill) Zorumski, 80, a retired NASA scientist and 19 year resident of Taos, died on November 20, 2020 at the Taos Living Center.



Bill is survived by his wife Caryle; his three siblings Marcella, Dorothy and Tommy; his four children Joe, Barry (Karen), Ashley (Jimmy), and Kelsey (Peter); his nine grandchildren Linda (Matthew), Joey (Lan), John,...

Nov 19, 2020

Patrick Gleason Quinn, MD of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away peacefully in his sleep from aspiration pneumonia as a result of his 15 year battle with neck cancer and complications from treatment on November 19, 2020. He was 62.

Patrick was born in Milton, Massachusetts November 30, 1957. At age 12 Patrick joined Community Boating where he sailed, worked...

Nov 19, 2020

Michael Paul Celo, age 47, of Jemez Pueblo, NM passed away unexpectedly November 19, 2020, and will be missed dearly by friends and family of all kinds.

Nov 19, 2020

Dolores Adelaida Griego

May 10, 1920 – November 19, 2020

Dolores Adelaida Griego passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 19th, 2020 in Santa Fe, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband, A. Gilbert Griego, her parents Alberto and Maximiana (Maya) Suazo (Sisneros), her two brothers, Antonio and Ernesto Suazo. She is survived by her son, Mario A. Suazo,...

Nov 19, 2020

Nov 19, 2020

Barbara Sinkula, age 59, of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away on November 19, 2020 after a year-long struggle with brain cancer.

She was born in St. Clair Shores, MI and grew up spending time at the family cottage on the shores of Lake Huron in Ontario. She graduated from Oberlin College with degrees in Cello Performance and Biology. Following...

Nov 18, 2020

Irene Valdez, age 79 and a lifelong resident of Vadito, NM, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2020. A beloved daughter, sister, and aunt, Irene was one of the youngest of twelve children, born on January 27, 1941 to Juan and Fedelina Valdez. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings (in birth order) and (in-laws) Alfonso Valdez, Benedicto...

Nov 17, 2020

Heraldo Antonio “Tony” Martinez, a beloved son, brother, stepdad, granddad, nephew, cousin and friend passed away on November 17, 2020 unexpectedly at the age of 61.

Tony is preceded in death by his beloved mother Ninfa Martinez, father Jose Abel Martinez, brothers Jose Abel Jr, Daniel, Nolan, Nelson, John and his life-long partner Lorna Lewis.

Tony is survived by his...

Nov 17, 2020

Luciano P. Moya was born on July 1, 1928 to Luis and Esquilpula Moya in Canada De Los Alamos, New Mexico. On November 17, 2020 surrounded by his family he peacefully passed away in his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Luciano is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Ramos, Felipe and Pablo, his sister Rita, his sons...