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

Nov 17, 2020

Priscilla M. Blea

Aug 18, 1942 - Nov 17, 2020

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Priscilla after a long heroic battle with Scleroderma. She died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family.

Priscilla was born and raised in Silver City, NM. Raised by her parents and grandmother. After...

Nov 16, 2020

Santanna Marie Riza Jordan, 31, of Abiquiu, New Mexico was carried home, to his Heavenly Palace, on November 16, 2020.

Santanna was born August 14,1989. From the first time her Grandma, Lydia Jordan of Abiqui, saw her it was "love at first sight", and she cared for Santanna during her youth. She will be deeply missed by her "mom, momma,...

Nov 16, 2020

Pat “Patito” Lovato, Jr., resident of Santa Cruz, passed away on November 16, 2020. Patito was born on November 2, 1941 in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Patricio and Lois Lovato. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Rosie Sandoval; brother, Bob Lovato; nephews, David and Raymond Sandoval; brother-in-law, Sonny Martinez, niece Patricia Martinez; mother and father-in-law, Maguin...

Nov 15, 2020

Samuel Morrison Cook Jr. age 73 of Taos, NM lost his battle with cancer on November 15, 2020 while in the embrace of loved ones and listening to his favorite tunes. Sam will be remembered for his unconventional wisdom, loving generous spirit, and sense of humor. Sam was a master craftsman / woodworker with an artistic temperament. He was skilled...

Nov 15, 2020

Monica Valenzuela-Storey, 45 of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on November 15, 2020. Monica was born in Santa Fe, NM to Armando A. Valenzuela and Maria (Herrera) Valenzuela, both of Roswell, NM. Monica is preceded in death by her father, Armando A. Valenzuela, grandparents Armando O. Valenzuela, Elodia Valenzuela, and Emilia (Nana) Najar Herrera. Monica is survived by her son,...

Nov 15, 2020

Antonio (Tony) A. Valdez, age 81, of Los Ojos, NM passed away November 15, 2020.

Antonio was born in Cebolla, NM to Antonio and Vicentita Valdez on April 23, 1939. He graduated from Tierra Amarilla High School and went on to serve in the United States Army, where he proudly earned his wings as part of the 82nd Airborne Division....

Nov 14, 2020

Sue Geraldine Cotter Rush was born February 14th 1936 in Manassa Colorado to Layne Cotter and Irene Schofield Cotter she was the oldest of 7 children 5 sisters and 1 brother.

She married Keith Rush on June 2nd 1952 they had 2 children 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren in there 68 years of marriage she was a loving and...

Nov 12, 2020

Nov 11, 2020

Susan Lewis Camp (Susie), 89 resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away of natural causes on November 11, 2020. She was born in Prescott, Arizona to Alice Hallisey & Silas H. Burnham.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Silas H. Burnham & Alice G. Hallisey, sister; Henrita Schrobligen, brother; Silas H. Burnham and her husband; Ray L. Camp.

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Nov 10, 2020

Maggie Valerio, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 She is preceded in death by her parents, Abenicio and Emilia Romero, husband, Clodoveo Valerio and brothers, Louis and Jimmy Romero. She is survived by her sister, Hope Medina (Fidel), sons, Jerry Valerio (Bonnie) and Harold Valerio (Lynn), daughters, Miranda Vargas (John) and Andreita Ortega, very special nephew/son, Louis...

Nov 10, 2020

Cecelia S. Montoya, 78, from Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, passed from a sudden short illness at Presbyterian Hospital on November 10, 2020.

Cecelia was born on April 25 1942 in Luppe, Arizona to the beautiful couple of Amarante and Donna Silva. She graduated from the Santa Fe Indian School in 1960, and began a lengthy career as a bus driver for...

Nov 8, 2020

Flossie M. Miera, 87, of Taos passed away on November 08, 2020.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Palemon Miera, son, Andy P. Miera, parents, Juan Francisco Cordova and Eulogia Maldonado, grandchildren, Leroy Herrera and Alleyda Elizabeth Miera, brothers, Armando, Herman and Terry, sisters, Amelia and Ernestine.  She is survived by her children, Harry Miera, Anita Miera (Estevan),...

Nov 7, 2020

Memorial Services for Faustino (Tino) Gonzales will be held on Thursday, June 17 at Santa Maria de La Paz, 11 College Ave in Santa Fe.

Guests will be greeted outside of the church @9am. Rosary will be recited at 9:30 and mass will follow. 

Tino passed away November 7th, 2020, due to COVID. The family would like to thank...

Nov 7, 2020

Patrick “Pat” Trujillo, 60 years old, beloved son, special nephew, and friend passed away in his sleep on Saturday, November 7, 2020 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Pat was a graduate of NMMI, he was an outstanding artist, fine wood worker, metal machinist, leather worker, and caregiver. He is responsible for the design and carving of the Governor’s desk in...

Nov 7, 2020

Our beloved mom, granny, sister, auntie, and friend, Patsy Sisneros-Walters passed away suddenly on 11/07/2020. She joins her husband Dallas Walters Jr., parents Richard and Nora Sisneros, godson Andy Sisneros, and many other loved ones in heaven. She is survived by her children Nataley, Mary, Tony and wife Mickey, and Angel Quintana, grandchildren Constantine, Fortune, and Lorelai. She is also...

Nov 7, 2020

Viola Lujan Mascarenas. It is with immense sorrow and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother Viola Lujan Mascarenas. She began her journey with our Heavenly Father on November 7, 2020 at the age of 92. She passed away peacefully in her casita with her family by her side. She treasured her...

Nov 7, 2020

SEEDS, FRED (Frederick) D., age 94, passed away at his home in Fairview on November 7, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, David C. Garcia.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary Ann Seeds, children Robert Seeds (Laura), Rita Seeds-Garcia, Freddie Seeds, Barbara Bachechi (Mark), Kathy VanderVossen (Anthony); ten grandchildren, eight great­grandchildren, several loving...

Nov 5, 2020

James C. Aragon, 47 of Llano Quemado passed away on November 05, 2020.  He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Santiago F. Romero, Cornelio and Emma Aragon.  He is survived by his children, Jared Aragon and Sierra Aragon, grandson, Ricky Trujillo, parents Toby and Lee Anna Aragon, brother, Joseph Aragon (Antonia), nieces, Jadynn and Madisynn Aragon, grandmother, Dorothy C....

Nov 5, 2020

Arselia Herrera Gallegos, age 88, resident of Espanola since 1982, peacefully passed away on Thursday November 5, 2020. There will be no funeral services at this time due to the Covid-19 precautions and travel restrictions.

Arselia was born on March 31, 1932 to Luis and Adela Herrera in Los Ancones New Mexico.  She married Albert Gallegos on July 18 1955.They...

Nov 5, 2020

Isabelle G. Vigil passed away on November 5, 2020 at home. Isabelle had moved back to Espanola, where she was born and raised, last August from California.

She was preceded in death by her husband Santiago F. Vigil, her daughter Elizabeth M. Vigil, her sons James P. Vigil and Anthony E. Vigil, her grandson Patrick Ryan Vigil, her brothers Juan...