Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Nancy Lewis
Oct 9, 2020
Nancy Barsumian Lewis died peacefully at her home in Santa Fe, NM on October 9th from complications following a fall. Born in Chicago on July 17, 1929 to Edward and Florence (Arthur) Nordholm, she is survived by her husband Stephen Lewis, two daughters, Jenny Barsumian Brady and Lisa Barsumian, all of Santa Fe, and granddaughters Hannah Schatzle and Elizabeth Brady....
Kathy Roybal
Oct 9, 2020
Our beloved Kathy “Nina” Roybal, age 74, of Rowe, NM, went to be with our Lord on October 9, 2020. She is greatly loved and missed dearly.
Nina married the love of her life, Richard M. Roybal, on September 8, 1997. Nina always had her home welcoming and full of love for everyone that came to visit. All her friends...
Lawrence Lauber
Oct 8, 2020
Lawrence (Larry) Lauber, age 80, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early on the morning of October 8, 2020 at home with his family around him. He fought cancer for 16 years successfully until the past several months. He is survived by his wife Sharon of 52 years and children/grandchildren: Andrea (Danny) Wheeler, Meagan and Victoria;...
Daniel Lovato
Oct 8, 2020
Daniel Lovato, 68, resident of Dixon, New Mexico passed away suddenly on October 8, 2020.
He was born on November 9, 1951 in Embudo, New Mexico to Emilia (Sanchez) Lovato and Alberto Lovato. Daniel is preceded in death by his mother and father, brother Nelson Lovato, sister Elisa Salazar (William), nephew Jose Lovato, niece Nellie Lovato, and great nephew Gabriel...
Jeannie Steedle
Oct 5, 2020
On December 28th, 1963, Jeannie Billings stood before God and promised to love Jim Steedle until the day she died. That promise was fulfilled on October 5th, 2020. Together, she and Jim shared 57 years of marriage, 2 children, and a lifetime of memories and laughter. Jeannie especially enjoyed the past 25 years as she lived the "retired life."
Jeannie...
Facundo Benavidez
Oct 5, 2020
Facundo Benavidez Jr.
Our beloved son, brother, uncle, Facundo Benavidez Jr. went to be with the lord peacefully at home on October 5, 2020. He was born on September 9, 1957 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
He is survived by his mother, and care taker of his life Pulita, Sisters; Stefanie, Amy, (Chris) brothers, Oliver, and Abel, nephews Abel “BUDDY”...
Gloria Narvaiz
Oct 4, 2020
GLORIA P. NARVAIZ
Gloria P. Narvaiz, age 82, died on October 4, 2020, following a four-year battle with dementia.
She was born on October 29, 1937 in Agua Fria Village, just west of Santa Fe.
Gloria served in the U.S. Air Force in the mid 1950’s and was stationed at Barksdale AFB in Louisiana. She attained the rank of E-3,...
Linda Anderson
Oct 4, 2020
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing on Sunday, October 4, 2020, of our dear mother and wife, Linda Anderson, at her home in White Rock, New Mexico.
Linda was born in Maplewood, New Jersey to the late Margaret and Joseph Quinn on September 25th, 1937. She attended Maplewood High School and graduated with a B.A....
Donald Kendall
Oct 4, 2020
Donald Francis Kendall, 85, passed away on October 4, 2020 surrounded by his wife Frances, son Gregory and daughter-in-law Karen. Don was devoted to and deeply loved by his wife, five children and eight grandchildren. Don had a successful 44 year management career with F.W. Woolworth Company where he was affectionately known as the Candy Man. He oversaw the downtown...
Jose Esquibel
Oct 4, 2020
Jose Adonelio Esquibel, age 66, a resident of Llano de San Juan, went home to be with our Lord on October 4, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents Margarito and Heralia Esquibel, his brother Juan Andres Esquibel, and three nephews, Wilbert Esquibel, Bryan Romero, and Jerry Gonzales.
Adonelio is survived by his brothers, Gilbert (Priscilla) Esquibel and...
Brandon C. Fleming
Oct 4, 2020
In Loving Memory of BRANDON C. FLEMING, 25, also known as “Troublez” by his many friends, was taken unexpectedly on Sunday, October 4, 2020 in Santa Fe. He was born October 20, 1994 in Santa Fe, the son of Debbie and Steve Fleming. Brandon was a loving, kind, and compassionate son, brother, uncle, and friend. He will always be remembered...
Amber Ortiz
Oct 3, 2020
Our Beloved daughter Amber Lynn Ortiz, age 21, resident of Pecos, New Mexico unexpectedly passed away on October 3, 2020.
She is preceded in death by, grandfather, Hermon George Janis Tall, Great-Grandfather Isavro Ortiz, Great-grandmother, Zenida Ortiz, Niece, Aaliyah Nichole Horse, Uncle, Antonio Ramirez, Cousin, Janet Jumping Eagle, Cousin, Harlie Jade Tall, Cousin, Misty Ghost, Cousin, Ramon Twiss.
She is...
Felix Archuleta
Oct 3, 2020
Felix Archuleta, Sr, of Questa and a resident of Miners Colfax Medical Center, Raton, NM, passed away peacefully following an extended illness on Saturday, October 3, 2020. Felix was born October 26, 1933, in Amalia, NM, to Epifanio Miguel and Mary Ruth Archuleta who have preceded him in death. Felix is also preceded in death by his brothers Jerry, Cruz,...
Simon Trujillo
Oct 3, 2020
Simon Trujillo (age 41) son, father, brother, cousin "primo" and friend passed on Friday, October 2, 2020, doing what he loved, riding his bike.
Simon was born December 19, 1978 to Liz Martinez and Felipe Trujillo. Simon is survived by his Father (Felipe Trujillo) Brothers (Felipe Trujillo (wife Ariana Trujillo) and Matthew Pintor) Sister (Jessie Pintor) Son (Simon Trujillo) and...
Cora Rael
Oct 1, 2020
Cora M. Rael, 97, of Questa passed away on October 01, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Jose Selimo Rael and Alfonso Rael, son, Selimo C. Rael Jr., parents, Eliseo and Lupita Miera, siblings Felix Miera, Raul Miera, Margaret Romero, Rose Peterson, Eliseo Miera Jr. and Palemon Miera. She is survived by her daughter, Dianna Rael-Trujillo (Stephen),...
Pete Archuleta
Sep 29, 2020
Pete C. Archuleta, age 72, a resident of El Rito, NM passed away peacefully on September 29, 2020. He was born on September 30, 1947, in El Rito, NM to Estella and Moises Archuleta. Pete is preceded in death by his father Moises Archuleta, mother Estella Archuleta, brother Camillo Archuleta, sister Genera Archuleta and baby brother Teddy Archuleta. He is...
Charles William Atwell Sr.
Sep 29, 2020
Charles W. Atwell (a/k/a Chuck Atwell) was born in Matheson, Colorado on September 21, 1928, to Donald A. and Gladys Atwell, and passed away September 29, 2020, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, at the age of 92. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Donald Atwell, his youngest son, Kevin Michael Atwell, and grandson Ryan Schelble. He is...
Rogelio Martinez
Sep 29, 2020
Rogelio Martinez, 80 resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on September 29, 2020. He was born on December 29, 1939 in Canones, NM to Susana and Elias Martinez.
Rogelio was married to Isabelle Martinez on January 21, 1961 in Canjilon, NM.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Elias & Susana Martinez, brothers; Presiliano & Tim Martinez, sister;...
Augustina Martinez
Sep 28, 2020
Augustina "Tina" Martinez accomplished her full circle of life on September 28, 2020, the day of her birthday. Tina was born in Taos, N.M. on September 28, 1947 to the late Beres J. Romero and Fabiola Trujillo Romero. Tina is proceeded in death by her infant son, sister, Ada Romero, brother, Raymond Romero, Father-in-law Eraclio Martinez and Mother-in-law Marcelina Martinez....
Gary Walker
Sep 27, 2020
Gary passed away peacefully at home from late-stage cancer on Sunday, September 27th, 2020. He was born January 29, 1938 to Hap and Esther Walker in San Diego. The family moved to Whittier in 1939. He graduated from Whittier High School in 1956 and spent the next two years serving honorably in the U.S. Army in Germany. Gary worked as...
