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

June G. Wood

June G. Wood

Nov 4, 2020

June G. Wood

June G Wood was born October 14, 1921 to Frank and Gertrude Gouin, in Duncan, Oklahoma. She graduated from Duncan High School in 1939 and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in pipe organ in 1943 from Oklahoma State University. During her college years, she was selected for Who’s Who in America Colleges and Universities, was...

Phillip Delgado

Phillip Delgado

Nov 3, 2020

Phillip H. Delgado

Our beloved Father, Phillip “Phil” Delgado went to be with our Lord on November 3, 2020, after an extended illness. He was born in Chaperito, NM on September 9, 1927 to Sostenes and Melecia Delgado who preceded him in death. He was also preceded I death by his beloved son, Kenneth “Canuto” Delgado and numerous other relatives....

Diana Leyba Montoya

Diana Leyba Montoya

Nov 3, 2020

Diana Montoya was called to the Lord on November 3rd. She was an amazing wife, mother, mother in-law, grandmother and great grandmother. She could put a smile on anyone's face. She is survived by her husband Benny Montoya, daughter-in-law Angela Montoya, Granddaughter Charlene Ortega (husband) Michael Ortega, Grandson Ronnie Montoya (wife) Ashley Montoya. Great Grandchildren Michael & Darren Ortega, Johnella,...

Steven Gurule

Steven Gurule

Nov 2, 2020

Steven C. Gurule

It is with profound sadness, that we announce the passing of Steven C. Gurule 52 years old. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Joe B & Eufelia Martinez, Antonio & Juanita Gurule and other loving relatives. He is survived by his parents Joe & Tita Gurule, his daughter Megan (Cesar), his beloved grandson Julian, his...

Jerry Salazar

Jerry Salazar

Nov 2, 2020

Jerry D. Salazar, 73 a resident of Santa Fe, NM, has gone to be with our loving God & reunite with the love of his life, Catherine G Salazar on November 2, 2020.

He was born to Fedelino and Fedelina Salazar on April 29, 1947. Father to 5 beautiful daughters, Geraldine, Margaret, Garlene, Marlena, Carmelita & their spouses, sons, Matthew,...

Janice Cockreham

Janice Cockreham

Nov 2, 2020

Our beloved mother, grandmother and sister, Janice Lee Tallant Cockreham, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 2, 2020 after a lengthy and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.  She was born October 10, 1942 in Walters OK to parents George Albert Tallant, MD and Billie Ruth Rodman Tallant, RN and grew up in Frederick, OK and graduated from Frederick...

Joe Tapia

Joe Tapia

Nov 1, 2020

Joe Tapia, 98, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on November 1, 2020. He entered this world on July 27, 1922 in Chamita, NM, born to Luciano and Genoveva Tapia. He was met in Heaven by his wife Margaret Tapia. He is survived by his only daughter Lucille Wietzema and her husband Jake, by his eldest son...

Penelope Gregory

Penelope Gregory

Nov 1, 2020

 

Penelope Gregory, 1945-2020, died in Taos, New Mexico, November 1, 2020 asthe result of a one vehicle car accident. The owner of AAA Homecare, andresident of Taos, she will be buried in Detroit Lakes, MN. in a private family service. Penny’s family will host a Taos Celebration of Life with friends in Taos in the future, observing Department of...

Rita "Grandma Rita" Granillo

Rita "Grandma Rita" Granillo

Nov 1, 2020

Rita Granillo, at the age of 87, joined her husband, parents, and siblings, at the gates of heaven on the morning of November 1, 2020, from injuries incurred by a stroke. She was surrounded by family, unconditional love, and a strong faith in God during her last days.

Born in Mexico on May 29, 1933 to Salvador and Reyes Chacon,...

Mary Varela

Mary Varela

Nov 1, 2020

Mary Varela, 77 of Pecos, New Mexico passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2020, one day prior to her husband’s 34 year anniversary.

She is preceded in death by her parents Celestino and Josephine Quintana, her husband Euverio Varela, grandson Christopher Chief Varela, sisters, Antonia Tanuz and Eufemia Maynard and many other relatives she loved.

She is survived by...

Donovan Browning

Donovan Browning

Oct 31, 2020

To the heartbreak of many, Donovan James Browning, 22, passed away suddenly October 31, 2020.

Donovan was born December 1st, 1997 to Angelina Naranjo and Jason Browning in Santa Fe, NM, and belonged to both Ohkay Owingeh and San Ildefonso Pueblos. He grew up loving music, reading, and taking part in traditional responsibilities. He was a particularly good student. As...

Angelo Moquino

Angelo Moquino

Oct 31, 2020

Angelo Moquino, age 30, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 31, 2020.

Angelo was born June 12, 1990, and is a member of Santa Clara. He will be remembered and missed by a plentitude of family and friends. 

A short visitaion for Angelo will be held on Tuesday, November 03, 2020 from 12:30PM-1:00PM at Rivera Family Funeral Home of Espanola.

...

Ana "Anita" Ames

Ana "Anita" Ames

Oct 31, 2020

Ana Andrea Ames, “Anita,” was born February 4th, 1939 in Abreus, Cuba. She came to the United States in the early 60s. She met her husband, Carl, in June of 1974 in Mexico City, Mexico. Their love for each other developed quickly on a tour bus on the way from Mexico City to Acapulco. They were married on June 12th,...

Earl J. Jaramillo

Earl J. Jaramillo

Oct 30, 2020

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved dad and Grandfather, Earl Joseph (José) Jaramillo.  Our Dad was called home Friday, October 30th, 2020 at the age of 79.  He passed away doing one of the things he loved best, walking at Frenchy’s Field/Trail in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

 Dad was preceded in death...

Sarah Berg

Sarah Berg

Oct 30, 2020

“I have seafoam in my veins, I understand the language of waves.”

 

And one may suspect that was true of Sarah Duncan Berg (nee, Buchanan) who passed away on October 30 at the age of 76.

Sarah always felt that her greatest and most joyous achievement was her teaching career, which lasted 35 years.

For many of...

Joseph Schiel

Joseph Schiel

Oct 29, 2020

Retired New Mexico State Police Agent Joseph Bernard Schiel III’s watch ended October 29, 2020 taking his final breath with his loving wife of 27 years, Mickie Schiel by his side in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

 

Joe, as he is affectionately known to everyone fortunate to cross his path, was born April 20, 1960 in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania, to...

Wilfred Holzer

Wilfred Holzer

Oct 29, 2020

On Thursday, October 29th, 2020, Wilfred “Billy” Holzer loving husband and father of four children passed away at the age of 93. Bill was born on November 6, 1927 in Tours, TX to Joe and Frances Holzer. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Bill also served in the United States Air Force from which he...

Nathan Aronson

Nathan Aronson

Oct 29, 2020

NATHAN ARONSON

 

Nathan Aronson, a proud son of Brooklyn, N.Y., who loved the Sangre de Cristo mountains as much as he relished big-city energy, died Oct. 29 at age 88. 

The Covid-19 virus took Nathan’s life. He was a resident of Kingston Santa Fe Memory Care and also suffered from advanced vascular dementia.

Born in Brooklyn Dec. 25,...

Frank Martinez

Frank Martinez

Oct 26, 2020

Frank P. Martinez, Sr., of Pecos, NM passed away October 26, 2020 at 91 years old.

Frank is a veteran of the US Army, loved the Dallas Cowboys, and leaves a legacy to many relatives and friends who are deeply saddened by his passing.

Services are currently pending.  

The family has entrusted the care of Mr. Martinez to Rivera...

Virginia Romero

Virginia Romero

Oct 26, 2020

There’s a new star in heaven tonight.  On October 26, 2020, our mom, Virginia “Gigi” Romero was called home.  She passed away peacefully surrounded by her children who loved and cared for her as she took her final breath and took her place with the Lord in Heaven.

Our mom was born November 26, to Fred Martinez and Elena Lucero....

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