Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Fredric Jules Strauss
Apr 24, 2020
Fredric (Fred) Strauss, passed away peacefully in his home in Santa Fe, NM, surrounded by his children, his wife, and his dog on the morning of April 24, 2020. He was a devoted husband and father, who treasured his family and friends, as they did him.
Fred was born and raised in the Bronx, NY, where he was graduated from...
Ricky Dixon
Apr 23, 2020
Ricky M. Dixon (Bandit) 34 years old from Espanola NM born 11-09-1985 passed away on April 23, 2020 with his wife Tamara by his side at Presbyterian hospital in Albuquerque NM he was battling kidney failure and heart disease.
A special thanks to the staff at Fresenius Dialysis in Espanola.
He will be missed,he was loved and respected by...
Eli Romero
Apr 22, 2020
Eli R. Romero, of Rodarte, passed away on April 22, 2020. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Fabiana D. Romero, grandson, Isaac Barela Jr., parents, Laudes Romero Sr. and Eulalia Romero, In-laws, Luis and Refugio Duran, and multiple siblings. He is survived by his children, Anthony (Carla) Romero, Patrick (Cindi) Romero , Bernadette (Lawrence)...
James Mearl Benefiel
Apr 20, 2020
JAMES MEARL BENEFIEL
Linguist, librarian, scholar, doctor of philosophy, Christian Brother, Army veteran, teacher, opera connoisseur, model of elegance and gentility, wise counselor, incomparable friend.
James Benefiel, age 90, longtime resident of Tesuque, New Mexico, was born in Coffeyville, Kansas, on May 10, 1929, to James Benefiel and Winifred Rush Benefiel. Jim (“Diego”) died peacefully of natural causes in Santa...
Margie Douglas
Apr 18, 2020
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Margie Douglas, went to be with our Lord on Saturday April 18, 2020. She was born on September 23, 1934. She had a full life, full of love with so many friends and family that loved her deeply. Mom was 85 years young.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Albert & Alice May, her husband; R.D. Douglas,...
Harold (Harry) Peña
Apr 13, 2020
Harold (Harry) Peña, 63, of Moriarty, New Mexico passed away peacefully on April 13th.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marie and Cipriano Peña, siblings Nick, Patsy, & Mary Anne, Max, and Christy. He is survived by his sisters: Canda & Lawrence, Amy & Wanda; brother-in-law; Albert; nieces &nephews: Lawrence, Joey, Stephanie, Niko, Angela & Mike, Max &...
Frank E. Wiggins
Apr 13, 2020
Frank E. Wiggins, passed away on April 13, 2020 after a battle with cancer. He was born on October 10, 1939 in Cuba, New Mexico USA to Beidicto and Frances Wiggins. Frank is preceded in death by his parents and seven of his siblings; Joe, Wilfred, Mildred, Ben, Anabell, Maryann and Connie.
He is survived by his faithful wife of...
Rhea Bertelli
Apr 12, 2020
Rhea Bertelli passed away peacefully, April 12, 2020, surrounded by her family. She succumbed to the weakness of her heart, which had been open to the world for 94 years. Rhea dedicated her life to helping people help themselves and sharing her joy of learning, sense of discovery and love of life.
Born and raised in Chicago IL., She earned...
Darren Trujillo
Apr 11, 2020
Darren Cruz Trujillo, age 50 of Ohkay Owingeh passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 in Espanola, NM. Darren was born on November 6, 1969 in Ranchitos, NM.
Darren lived a very fast life since he was a teenager. He loved fast cars, fast motorcycles and anything with fast wheels. He loved going deer hunting and being a guide for...
Paige Elice Beeson
Apr 10, 2020
Paige Elice Beeson, 52 passed away suddenly at her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico on April 10, 2020.
Paige was born in Houston, Texas on March 8, 1968.
She earned a BBA degree in Psychology from University of Houston.
She leaves behind two sons; Patrick Gorman and Cameron Hosel.
Also surviving is her mother; Penny Coleman, dad; John Beeson,...
David Samora
Apr 8, 2020
David D. Samora, 72, died unexpectedly at St. Vincent hospital in Santa Fe, New Mexico in the early morning hours of April 8, 2020 due to a surgical infection, exacerbated by previously undetected abdominal cancer.
David will be remembered by many as a skilled and innovative woodworker. The owner of David Samora Woodworks, the creator of architectural millwork and...
Mary S. Archuleta
Apr 5, 2020
Mary Stella Archuleta, 93 resident of Santa Fe was called home by our father on April 5th. She was proceeded in death by her parents Margarito and Amelia Romero; brothers, Juan, Edumenio, and Guadalupe Romero, and Sister Genevieve (Jenny) Archuleta.
Mary is survived by her half-sister Adela Martinez, her children, Eddie Archuleta (Helen), and Molly Martinez both of Santa Fe,...
Lillian M. Dennis
Apr 4, 2020
Lillian M. Dennis passed away at the age of 95 and died on April 4, 2020 from a tired body and dementia. She was born in Dawson, NM on April 17, 1924 to Tony Pelaccio and Annie Pelaccio who migrated from Italy around 1905. She graduated from Raton High School. In 1960 after living in Amarillo for 14 years moved...
Andreita V. Martinez
Apr 4, 2020
Andreita V. Martinez, 92 resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on April 4, 2020. She was born on May 23, 1927 in Chimayo, NM to Juanita Trujillo & Espiridion Vigil. She was married to Jose Aron Martinez Jr.
She is preceded in death by her spouse; Jose Aron Martinez Jr., daughter; Sylvia Martinez, adopted daughter; Judith Ann Martinez, mother;...
Manuel Andy Romero
Apr 2, 2020
Manuel Andy Romero died a peaceful death with his wife at his side. He has now joined Our Heavenly Father and those loved ones who preceded him and are awaiting to hold him again.
Manuel was born on November 30, 1945, raised in Chupadero, New Mexico; attended Santa Fe High, graduated in 1965. Manuel served in the US Army from...
Eleanor Marek
Apr 1, 2020
Jean was born to Frank & Frances Starzyk of Uniontown, PA in 1944. She was the oldest of three children and is survived by her sister, Chris Plevin, and her brother, Stan Starzyk. She is also survived by her husband of 54 years, Larry Marek; sons Don Marek (Cindy), of Houston, TX and Bill Marek (Rose) of Scottsdale, AZ; daughter...
Robert Saunders
Apr 1, 2020
ROBERT E. "BOBBY" SAUNDERS ("Roberto" to those in Taos, NM) quietly passed away in his sleep Wed, April 1, 2020, as a result of end-stage vascular dementia. Bobby was born at home in Catlettsburg, KY, to his parents Okey Paul Saunders and Sally Annette (Sparkman) Saunders, March 3, 1934, as the fourth of five children. His family soon moved to...
Christobal Archuleta
Apr 1, 2020
Chris Archuleta was born on January 31, 1962 and passed away on April 01, 2020.
His services are pending
Richard Romero
Apr 1, 2020
Richard F. Romero (aka, Navajo Man) of Santa Fe and Cuyamungue, NM, passed away on April 1, 2020 at 12:46 pm from complications due to a traumatic brain injury he suffered on September 25, 2015. He had recently celebrated his 76th birthday.
Richard was born on March 16th, 1944 in Santa Fe NM. He was preceded in death by...
Roseann Richardson
Apr 1, 2020
Roseann Anna Richardson passed away on April 1, 2020. Roseann was born on April 16, 1943 to Jasper and Laura (née Pizaferro) Gelardi in Chicago, Il. She attended St. Ferdinand Grade School, in Chicago, IL; and Notre Dame High School for Girls in Chicago, IL. Trained in Secretarial work, she held several positions in the Chicago area. In 1966, she...
