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

Josephine Archuleta

Josephine Archuleta

Aug 15, 2020

Our beautiful and gentle Mother, Aunt and Matriarch of the Trujillo family is making her final journey home.

Josephine passed away peacefully on August 15th, 2020 at home with her niece Teya, her loving caretaker/friend Yvonne Martinez and friend Kristie Castillo by her side.

Josephine was a WWII veteran who served as a WAAC in the U.S. Army from August...

Jane Wilson

Jane Wilson

Aug 14, 2020

Jane Wilson, long time resident of El Castillo, dies at 91.

Jane Wilson, a long –time specialist teaching reading skills and a prolific watercolor artist, has died. She was 91. Mrs. Wilson was known for her quick wit and dry humor. She was a avid opera enthusiast, a voracious reader, and a fan of old movies. She was a history...

Ricky Manges

Ricky Manges

Aug 14, 2020

Ricky Jerome Manges, 44 of Espanola, NM passed away on August 14, 2020 after a lengthy illness. Ricky was born on February 21, 1976 in Gallup, NM to Mary Rose and Franklin R. Manges.

Ricky is preceded in death by his father, Franklin Ricky Manges; his maternal grandparents, Ernesto and Lucy A. Romero; his aunt, Angie Martinez; and paternal grandparents,...

Karen Lucial Schnaidt

Karen Lucial Schnaidt

Aug 14, 2020

Karen Schnaidt 68, passed away on August 14, 2020.

She is preceded in death by her father; Clark Tharp, mother; Vita Tharp.

She is survived by her husband; Dave Schnaidt, son; Tavis Schnaidt, daughter; Heather Schnaidt, daughter- in- law; Maegan Schnaidt, grandsons; Jacob and Justin Schnaidt and several nieces and nephews.

Karen was a house wife, mother and a lady...

Celia Ojinaga

Celia Ojinaga

Aug 14, 2020

Celia Preciado Ojinaga

 

Celia P. Ojinaga went peacefully to be with Our Lord on Friday, August 14,2020 surrounded by family and friends who were blessed to be able to hand her over to Jesus.  We thank Jesus for welcoming her into his loving arms with His words “Well done good and faithful servant”.

Celia was born on February 14,...

Mary Bermudez

Mary Bermudez

Aug 14, 2020

Mary Alice Bermudez, age 87 passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020.

Place of Birth: Dixon, NM Mother: Perfilia Trujillo       Father: Juan D. Martinez

Preceded in Death by: 

Father:   Juan D. Martinez

Mother:   Perfilia Martinez

Sister:      Sally Martinez Miller,

Brother:   Dennis Martinez,

Brother:   Juan Martinez,

Survived by

Sons: Juan Bermudez and Ramon Bermudez, Jr.

Grandchildren:  Ameia Garcia, and...

Joe Padilla

Joe Padilla

Aug 13, 2020

Services for Joe Padilla are pending and will be posted at a later date.

Mary Martinez

Mary Martinez

Aug 13, 2020

Mary “Tessie” Martinez 88, of Chupadero, resident of Santa Fe, NM, born February 20, 1932 passed away on August 13, 2020.

She is preceded in death by her mother Trinidad Vigil, father Emiliano Gonzales, sons, Richard Martinez, Raymond Martinez, Manuel Gonzales, daughter Irene Martinez and father of her children Raymond Martinez.

She is survived by children Annette Martinez, Mona Martinez,...

Larry Curran

Larry Curran

Aug 12, 2020

Larry Troy Curran February 2, 1963 – August 12, 2020 Larry Troy Curran, 57, was born to Beatrice Joanne and Neil Willis Curran in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and in his adult life resided in Rio Rancho where he lived with his k-9 son Rusty.

Larry was proficient in residential remodel and...

Leo Romero

Leo Romero

Aug 10, 2020

Leo Manuel Romero, 72, of Taos and formerly of Santa Fe went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2020. Leo worked for many years for the State of New Mexico and was a Vietnam Veteran while serving in the Navy. Leo is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Tavita Romero, brother, Ted Romero, sisters, Jane Medina,...

Chris Gallegos

Chris Gallegos

Aug 8, 2020

Chris 'Bubba' Gallegos, age 22 died unexpectedly in Albuquerque on August 8, 2020.

Services are being held on Monday, August 9, 2020 begining at the entrance of the pueblo of Ohkay Owingeh at 9 AM.

Please share your stories and condolences on this memorial page of a great dancer!

Jack Beasley

Jack Beasley

Aug 8, 2020

Jack Felder Beasley left this sweet earth Saturday, August 8th, 2020 just one week shy of celebrating his 64th wedding anniversary with his wife Carolyn. He met the love of his life, Carolyn at a Rainbow-DeMolay Valentines Dance February of 1954. They dated until August of 1956 when they were married on August 15th, 1956 and were together always until...

Veronica Martinez

Veronica Martinez

Aug 7, 2020

 

Veronica Marie Martinez, age 72, of Taos, NM, passed away on August 7, 2020, after a short, but brave, battle with cancer.  Born in Taos, NM, on March 21, 1948, she is preceded in death by her mother, Alice D. Martinez, her father, Adolfo D. Martinez, and sister, Emilia E. Martinez.  Veronica attended St. Joseph’s Elementary School and...

Dorothy Ann Chavez

Dorothy Ann Chavez

Aug 7, 2020

Dorothy Ann Chavez, 72 resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on August 7, 2020. She was born on August 13, 1947 in Del Norte, Colorado to Tony and Irene.

Dorothy Ann Chavez has joined her daughters, Eileen and Tanya in heaven on April 07, 2020.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Celestino and her 9 grandchildren,...

Tommy Montoya

Tommy Montoya

Aug 5, 2020

Tommy G. Montoya

September 26, 1973 ~ August 5, 2020

Services for Tommy Montoya are private

Odila Medina

Odila Medina

Aug 4, 2020

Odila Vigil Medina, 87, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on August 04, 2020. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Thelma Mares, sons, Moises and Daniel Medina, infant son, Leonard, granddaughter, Patricia Martinez Medina, Godson, Raymundo Vigil, and 10 siblings, Pacomio, Cordelio, Odila (after which she was named), Eulalia, Dolores, Della, Rosita, Hilaria, Adonelia, and Julian.  She is survived...

Neal Walker

Neal Walker

Aug 1, 2020

Neal Brian Walker, longtime resident of Cimarron County passed away in Los Alamos, New Mexico on August 1st, 2020, at the age of 64. 

Neal was born June 26th, 1956 to Cecil and Louise Walker in Clayton, New Mexico. He was raised in Kenton, Oklahoma and graduated with the class of 1974 from Boise City High School.

Neal was...

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