Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Estevan Vargas
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...
Randy Melchor
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,...
Riley Maloney Kelley
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...
Joe "Joey" Abeyta
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...
Carlos Brazil Ramirez
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...
Robert Sweeney
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...
Jack Leroy Bacastow
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...
Isidro Gonzales
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...
Amada Martinez
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...
Rose Norris
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,...
Francisca Adams
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,...
Mahn-Chi Foung
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,...
Kristy Padilla
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,...
Felix Miera
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...
Paul Chavez
Sep 5, 2020
Paul Eugene Chavez Sr, 70 Of Santa fe Was called home on Saturday September 5th 2020, Paul Sr. was born in Abiquiu, NM on August 27th 1950.
Paul Sr was a Amazing Father and Grandfather, he was a great friend and loved by many. His loved ones and friends shared his passion with him which was the love to ride...
Macario Vigil
Sep 5, 2020
Macario was a beautiful soul that thrived for new adventures. He went wherever the road took him. Since he was young, he had a love for music and for meeting new people. He was an experienced drummer and played every chance he got. He treated his close friends as family and had the ability to connect with just about everyone....
Luis Mendoza
Sep 3, 2020
Luis Gonzalez de Mendoza, 78, died at his Hondo Trail home in Santa Fe, N.M., on September 3, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Robert Oldakowski for 11 years and his life partner for 42 years.
Luis was born February 14, 1942 in Havana, Cuba. He attended The Choate School in Connecticut and, after a year at Harvard...
Susan Rubenstein Swartzberg
Sep 3, 2020
SUSAN RUBENSTEIN SWARTZBERG Susan Rubenstein Swartzberg, 79, passed away on Thursday September 3, 2020 from terminal cancer. Susan Rubenstein was born on July 27, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to parents Sidney and Selma Rubenstein. In Chicago Susans attended high schools Lake View and Von Steuben later she studied at the Art Institute, Chicago, Ohio State University, University of Chicago as...
