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

Jul 12, 2020

Fred Raymond Miera

 

Fred Raymond Miera, 78, of Santa Fe passed away on Sunday, July 12, after a five year battle with pulmonary fibrosis.  Fred was born on July 4, 1942 to parents Del and Adela Miera in Santa Fe.  Fred is survived by his son Steve (Julia), grandson Joshua (Courtney), great granddaughter (Eleanor), brother Bob Miera (Luana...

Jul 12, 2020

Lance Alan Gray was born in San Diego, California in 1947. He passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020.

Imagine if you will, large boots with skinny legs holding up such a big heart. There was no fluff about this cowboy. 

A man of few words, but those that count, his loving actions were more numerous.

Singing together from...

Jul 11, 2020

Wes Patterson, 72, of Taos passed away on July11, 2020. He was a New Mexican native and began his life in Mosquero.  His parents were a hardware-store owner and a bank clerk.  Wes attended school in Springer and Portales and received a full scholarship to Michigan State University at the dawn of the computer age.  After his undergraduate work, he...

Jul 10, 2020

Jul 9, 2020

Anthony "Bones" Montoya, age 54, a lifelong resident of La Puebla, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 9, 2020. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Eustaquio and Flossie Montoya; brother, Arthur "Tootsie" Montoya; grandparents, Luis and Victoria Avila, Felicita Montoya, and Matias and Estefanita Montoya; Uncles, Luis Avila Jr., Ramon Esquibel Sr.,...

Jul 8, 2020

Andrea Marie Gallegos died peacefully of natural causes in Albuquerque, NM on July 8, 2020 at the age of 96 years old. She was born on November 30, 1923 in Hernandez, NM to Santiago and Dilia Gallegos.

Her hobbies included, traveling to different parts of the world, to Međugorje Bosnia and Herzegovina, to Boliva, Columbia and Las Vegas, Nevada to...

Jul 8, 2020

Sisto A. Garcia, 82, of Espanola, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his wife and grandson on the morning of July 8th, 2020.

Sisto was born in Mosquero, New Mexico on October 11th, 1937 to Julian and Dulcinea Garcia.

Sisto grew up in Wagon Mound and moved to Espanola with his family at a young age....

Jul 7, 2020

Gertrude Gurule is now in the arms of Our Lord.  She passed away July 7, 2020 at the age of 84. She was born to Mary and Ubaldo Gurule on May 21, 1936 in Santa Fe, NM.  She attended elementary school at Our Lady of Guadalupe.  One of her grade school years was spent at Carrie Tingley Hospital in T...

Jul 5, 2020

Lenny R. Martinez 59, a resident of Dulce, NM, formally of Ohkay Owingeh passed on Sunday July 5, 2020 in Dulce, NM.

Lenny was a loving son, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend. His joys in life were his mom, siblings, kids and grandkids. His most recent job was as a plumber with the Jicarrilla Apacahe Maintenance Department.

Lenny served...

Jul 5, 2020

Daniel Lino Trujillo, 71, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on July 05, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Claudio and Lecadia Trujillo, sister, JoAnn Trujillo (Rudy Montoya) and brother, Herman “Red” Trujillo. He is survived by his daughter, Celina Trujillo, grandson, Emilio Trujillo, brother, Leroy Trujillo (Mona), nephews, Ronnie Montoya, Robert Trujillo (Cindy), Richard Trujillo, Leroy Jr.,...

Jul 3, 2020

Ed Sklar died unexpectedly of heart failure late in the week of June 29th, one week after his 74th birthday. Ed was one-of-a-kind and a treasure to us all, known and feared for his sharp New York-style wit, admired for his keen and penetrating intellect, and loved for his gentle demeanor and boundless capacity for kindness.

Ed was born in...

Jul 2, 2020

Martin “Marty” Cary Horowitz, 70, of Santa Fe, NM, succumbed to life in the fast lane on Thursday, July 2, 2020. He was in his home surrounded by friends, family, artwork and cowboy movies when he decided to get on his Harley and ride into the sunset. 

Marty was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 9, 1949 to Adolph...

Jul 2, 2020

Rodney F. Peterson Obituary

Rodney F. Peterson “Rod” of White Rock, NM left this life on July 2, 2020 to join his beloved wife, Ruth Elizabeth who preceded him in death in 2011.  He was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Rod grew up in Middlebury, Connecticut the son of Axel and Gladys Peterson. 

After the...

Jul 1, 2020

Paul Jason Roybal, age 50, born April 7, 1970, loving brother, and uncle passed away unexpectedly July 1, 2020. He is survived by partner Darlene Miera, 6 siblings, Lillian Baca (Pat), Debbie Roybal, Linda Noriega (David), Mike Roybal Jr. (Mia), Liz Hernandez (Tom), Reina Roybal, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family. He is preceded in death by...

Jul 1, 2020

Andy “Chucky" Garcia beloved father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend entered the Kingdom of Heaven on July 1st, 2020 at the age of 38.

Andy entered the world on July 30th, 1981. He had a big beautiful heart of gold, big beautiful smile and sprit and was loved by everyone. He is gone but will not be forgotten...

Jul 1, 2020

Alan Lloyd Roberts, 63, of Tres Piedras passed away unexpectedly on July 01, 2020.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Thelma Roberts, brother, Samuel B. Roberts, and niece, Antonnia H. Kunkel. He is survived by his sons, Staff Sergeant Mikel Roberts (May) of Twenty-Nine Falls, CA, and Billy Roberts of Tres Piedras, NM, daughter, Kelli Roberts...

Jun 29, 2020

Ida Herrera also known as Nanny, was born on September 3, 1935 in Velarde, NM, to Salomon and Rufina Duran. She passed peacefully at home with her family by her side.

Ida was preceded in death by her parents Salomon and Rufina, sisters Acension Herrera, Helen Ortega and her brother Ezsekiel Duran.

For many years, Ida struggled with Rhumatoid Arthritis...

Jun 29, 2020

May 21, 1943 – June 29, 2020

Louis E. Gallegos was a great man that was loved, is deeply missed and will alwaysbe cherished. Louis was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, uncleand a friend to all.Louis was a lifelong resident of NM, born in Tucumcari and raised on the family’s“Sands Spring Ranch” near Logan. He met his beautiful...

Jun 29, 2020

Mary G. Archuleta “Winkie”, 91 of Chamita passed away on June 29, 2020.

Mary was the pillar and patriarch of the Archuleta family. She was a home maker, farmer’s wife, gardener, and one of the hardest working women in Chamita.

She was proceeded in death by her parents Francisco and Margarita Gallegos, Aunt Pilar Herrera, Brother Rosario Gallegos, Husband Jose...

Jun 29, 2020

Elias J. Bustos, 85, carpenter and counselor at the Hoy Alcoholism Treatment Center (retired) passed away in the early morning hours of June 29th in the loving arms of his wife and daughter and surrounded by his family in Chimayo following a lengthy illness.

Elias was born to Elias Sr. and Barbarita Maestas on March 25th, 1935 in El Llano,...