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

Sep 26, 2020

Our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, Olivia Maestas went home peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2020. She was deeply loved and will be dearly missed. The life she had was blessed by a beautiful family that will continue to honor and cherish her memory in years to come.

Olivia was preceded in death by her husband, Juan A. Maestas,...

Sep 25, 2020

Carol Sue Toobin

With the untimely passing of Carol Toobin, the Santa Fe community, her beloved family, and many devoted friends have lost a person of unusual generosity and selflessness. Carol, aged 72, died on Friday morning, September 25th, from metastatic breast cancer. She was that exceptional person who makes Santa Fe such a special, welcoming, and unique place to...

Sep 23, 2020

Vicky A. Long, our beloved sister and Aunt was called home by Our Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 23, 2020.

Vicky enjoyed dancing and loved to be around people.  And she enjoyed cooking for her family and friends.

Vicky was preceded in death by her parents Simon and Encarnacion Acuna, brother Eddie Acuna, and brother in law Richard Montoya.

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Sep 23, 2020

Santa Fe, NM--Peter Jeffery Jones reached the end of a long run with Parkinson's Disease on the morning of September 23, 2020 with his sons, wife and daughter-in-law at his bedside. Jeff lived life with excited urgency and a competitive spirit.  He was often happiest in motion and was a gifted all-around athlete and adventurer. After college, he spent a...

Sep 22, 2020

It is with profound sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved son and brother, Terrance H. Steck, 34, on September 22, 2020. Terrance was born in Los Alamos, NM on April 10, 1986. He is survived by his mother Kathy Steck of Los Alamos, NM; his father Andy Steck and stepmother Deena Steck of White Rock, NM; his brother,...

Sep 22, 2020

Estevan Martin Vargas, aka Wonder, beloved son, father, grandfather, nephew, cousin, and friend to many passed away unexpectedly on September 22, 2020.

Estevan is preceded in death by his father Gilbert Vargas and his son Luis Vargas, and his grandparents Enrique and Sofia Vargas, as well as Juan Benito and Solidea Mares.

He survived by his mother Julia Vargas, daughter...

Sep 21, 2020

Randy J. Melchor, age 59, beloved father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and dear friend passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 with the love and presence of his Family surrounding him. Born on December 31, 1960 in Oakland, California, making him an avid Raider fan.

He was preceded in death by his father, Monico, grandparents, Pascual and Francisquita Baca,...

Sep 20, 2020

Riley Maloney Kelley, 68 resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on September 20, 2020. He was born on August 15, 1952 in Hayti, Missouri to Dorris Kelley and Mike Kelley. He married his beautiful wife on August 6, 1975 in Memphis, Tennessee.

He is survived by his spouse; Joan D. Kelley, mother; Dorris Kelley, daughter; Neely Kelley, granddaughter; Avery...

Sep 20, 2020

Joe “Joey” Elden Abeyta was called to his eternal resting place on September 20, 2020 unexpectedly.

A longtime resident of Espanola, NM, Joe was born on June 9, 1963 to Charlie Sr. and Floraida Abeyta in Embudo, New Mexico.

Joe is preceded in death by his parents Charlie Sr. and Floraida Abeyta, brothers Charlie Jr. and Mike Abeyta, grandson Martin...

Sep 19, 2020

Dr. Carlos Brazil Ramirez of Santa Fe, New Mexico, the son of the late Leroy and Belina Ramirez, passed away from pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at the age of 75.

 

Dr. Ramirez's academic career spans many years- he earned his B.A. in Political Science from San Francisco State University in 1968, and his M.A. from the...

Sep 17, 2020

Robert Miles Sweeney, 93 resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 of natural causes. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was known as coach or Bob. Dad was a wonderful man and an icon in New Mexico Sports.

He was born and raised in Santa Fe and is the son of Patrick and Clara...

Sep 15, 2020

Jack L. Bacastow, a long-time resident of Los Alamos and Santa Fe, died on September 15, 2020 at the age of 95, surrounded by his loving wife of almost 69 years, Diane (nee Janicek), their two children, Laurie and Daniel, and Daniel’s wife, Shelley Bacastow (nee Bacon).  Jack is also survived by his loving family, including his brother Wesley Bacastow...

Sep 12, 2020

Isidro Gonzales 72, resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on September 12, 2020.

He preceded in death by his Mother, Juanita, Father Juan Jose (JJ), Mother- in -law Wilma, and Father in law, Larry.

He is survived by his wife, Jeri Gonzales, sons Jonathon (Teena), Larry (Crystal), daughters Luz (Victor), Danielle (Edgar), Granddaughters, Sage, and Emma, grandson, Isaiah...

Sep 10, 2020

Amada (Molly) Martinez was born on March 30, 1928 to Silviano and Antonia Roybal in the village of El Duende.  She grew up in a nurturing and loving home. At an early age she learned the value of hard work, love of family, and the love of God.  She was a devoted Roman Catholic and practiced her faith throughout her...

Sep 10, 2020

Sep 9, 2020

Rose Anne Norris passed away peacefully on September 9, 2020 after many years of care at home. 

Rose was born in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico and spent her life in northern New Mexico. Rose was fond of living simply, even giving birth to her son, Joe, at home. She is remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt,...

Sep 7, 2020

She was called: Mom, Grandma, Frances, Franchesca, Francisca, Frankie and PanchitaShe was a devoted and loving daughter, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.Unfaltering faith and her belief in God’s will was the cornerstone of her life whichmade her remarkably resilient in the face of adversity. She was like the rock that can withstand raging waters in the middle of a stream.Midlife,...

Sep 6, 2020

Mahnchi Foung, also known as Mira Fong, has passed away peacefully on September 06, 2020 at the age of 74. She moved to Santa Fe from Northern California in 1982. As a doctor of oriental medicine, she had a practice in Santa Fe for over 30 years. Mira studied philosophy and was an innovative thinker. She was also a poet,...

Sep 5, 2020

Kristy Padilla age 44 of Santa Fe, New Mexico went to be with our lord on September 5, 2020.

Daughter to Pat Padilla, and Debbie Siler.

 Kristy preceded in death by her Grandmother Nellie Padilla, Grandfather, Roland Siler, Uncle, Panky Rael, Aunt Kimberly Pino and Joseph Martinez.

She Survived by, her Father, Pat Padilla, Mother, Debbie Siler, Daughter, Angelique Martinez,...

Sep 5, 2020

Felix R. Miera Sr. 99 yrs old of Taos, NM passed away peaceful at home on Saturday, September 5, 2020.  He was a World War II Navy Veteran and a retired educator and administrator with the Taos Municipal Schools. Mr. Miera taught, and was a Specialist in New Mexico history.  He and his wife served as euchristic ministers and Mayordomos...