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

Jan 9, 2020

FRANK DOFFLEMEYER

FRANK DOFFLEMEYER (MR. D), 94, of Santa Fe, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 9, 2020 following a lengthy illness.  Frank, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe was born December 29, 1925, lovingly cared for and raised by his mother Feliciana Carrillo and brother Andy Carrillo.  He is preceded in death by his mother...

Jan 9, 2020

Mary Elva Rivera, age 86, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 in Los Alamos, NM.

Mary was born in Trujillo, NM. She and her beloved late husband Manuel lived in Los Alamos for many years and worked for the Los Alamos National Laboratories.

She is survived by her son, Manuel A. Rivera of Albuquerque, NM; two sisters, Agnes Rivera...

Jan 8, 2020

Nancy Anne Loritsch of Black Lake passed away on January8, 2020.  She is survived by her daughter, Andrea Rose Ramirez and son Andres Christopher Ramirez.  Nancy loved the mountains and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Services will be held at a later date.  Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home, Taos.  To share a memory, please visit...

Jan 8, 2020

Dolores “Dodo” Gallegos, 74, of Ranchitos passed away on January 8, 2020. She was born in 1945 to Samuel and Adelicia Gallegos.  She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.  She served for 25 years as the 8th Judicial District Court Administrator for the counties of Taos, Colfax and Union.  She retired at age 43 in 1988.     She is...

Jan 8, 2020

Rosina Clayton, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, age 92, went to be with our Lord on January 8th, 2020.

 She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Eugene Clayton of 65 years; parents Cesario and Deloisa Ortiz, seven brothers and four sisters.

 Rosina is survived by her children Mark (Veronica), Martin, Melissa, Marla (David). Grandchildren Matthew...

Jan 7, 2020

Marchetta J. Dwire

March 10, 1934 ~ January 7, 2020

Marchetta passed away while peacefully sleeping. She had been through a lot in the past couple of years.

She is preceded in death by her husband; William Dwire, parents; WB & Rayma Harper, brother; Phillip Harper and sister; Shirley Harper.

She is survived by her sister; Lucille (Joe) Swain, daughter;...

Jan 7, 2020

Phyllis Jean Montoya, 93 resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on January 7, 2020. She was born on October 31, 1926 in Guthrie Oklahoma to Inez Scott and Robert Scott. She married    Manuel Montoya on June 29, 1942 in Woodward, Oklahoma.

She is preceded in death by her husband; Manuel Montoya, grandsons; Randy Nordschow and Kirsten Truesdell, brothers;...

Jan 7, 2020

Marylin Arellano Gomez passed away in the early morning of January 7th, 2020 peacefully. She grew up in Dixon, New Mexico but also called Espanola, New Mexico her home.

She was born November 24th, 1940. She was 79 years old. She was a lover of animals and a caretaker of many. Marylin was selfless and was seen taking care of...

Jan 7, 2020

Our beloved mother, Mary E. Ortiz, 76, of Arroyo Seco, New Mexico went to be with our heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.  Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Juan B. Ortiz and Felecita Ortiz, Partner, Lupe Concha,  granddaughter, Mavis, brother, Felix Ortiz, nephew, Hector Ortiz,  in-laws, Antonio and Ignacia Concha, sister in-law, Rose Concha and brother...

Jan 6, 2020

Lucy Ann LaFlamme, 93, of Santa Fe NM, formerly of North Kingstown RI, passed away peacefully in the morning of January 6 2020 in her Brookdale apartment.  She had just recently enjoyed the holidays with her family and was in good spirits.  She was born Lucya Parulska in New Britain on September 1, 1926, the daughter of the late Michael...

Jan 6, 2020

Ignacio (Nacho) Urban, 80 resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away of natural causes on January 6, 2020.  He was born on July 31, 1939 in Santa Fe, NM to Isabelle and Willie Urban. He married JoAnn Urban on October 12, 1968 in Santa Fe, NM.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Willie and Isabelle Urban, brothers; Jerry...

Jan 6, 2020

Paul L. Enstrom, 82, of Glorieta, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020.  Paul was born on August 4, 1937 in Huntley, Montana.  He graduated from Billings Senior High School in 1955.  He was predeceased by his parents George and Lillian Enstrom of Billings, Montana.  Paul is survived by his siblings Gary Enstrom and wife Nancy of Montana, Sherry Dreese...

Jan 5, 2020

Joe A. Gonzales, 68 resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on January 5, 2020. He was born in Santa Fe, NM to Mary and Luis.

He is preceded in death by his father; Luis Gonzales and his wife, Lorraine Gonzales.

He is survived by his mother; Mary, 5 siblings, 9 children, many gran children and numerous nephews & nieces.

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Jan 4, 2020

Mary “Mamie” Tafoya, 69, of Albuquerque and formerly of Taos passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2020.  She is preceded in death by her father, Willie Espinoza, grandfather, Francisco Tafoya, grandmother, Amalia Espinoza and aunt, Toni Jacobs.  She is survived by her beloved companion, Robert Baca, mother, Loren Sanchez, children, Louann Castillo (Paul), Luis Tafoya (Linda) and Louella Tafoya, grandchildren,...

Jan 3, 2020

Everett M. Brooks, 87, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on January 3, 2020.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Blanche Brooks, stepdaughters, Elaine Romero (Leroy), Melinda Vasquez, son-in-law Reuben E. Martinez and nephew, Mark Dowling.  He is survived by his wife, Loren Brooks, son Dirk Brooks (Donna), sister Geraldine Dowling, brothers Calvin Brooks and J.C....

Jan 3, 2020

REUBEN HERSH  

Reuben Hersh, age 92, died in his home in Santa Fe on January 3, 2020. Born in 1927 in New York City, he moved to Albuquerque in 1964 to join the Mathematics Department faculty at the University of New Mexico. After retiring in 1995, he continued to teach until 2009, when he was 81. He was active...

Jan 2, 2020

Dona Miller Adams, 62 resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on January 2, 2020. She was born on December 27, 1957 in Chicago, IL to Jackie & Bill Chigaros.

She married William “Bill” Adams, Jr. on April 25, 2004 in Santa Fe, NM.

She is preceded in death by; “OUR BEAUTIFUL BOY” David Miller,                                          sister Gail Chigaros, father &...

Jan 2, 2020

Maria Dora Montoya of Espanola, a beautiful woman born to Serafin and Carolina Montoya of Guachupangue.  Maria graduated from Espanola valley high School in 1977 and attended Northern New Mexico community college where she got a certificate in electronics assembly. Maria loved learning and was amazing at writing stories. In 1982 she had her first born child Estrellita at the...

Jan 2, 2020

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Jose Levi Sandoval, resident of El Rancho, New Mexico passed away on November 23, 2020. Levi was born on September 15, 1938 in El Rancho New Mexico to Ramon and Teresita Sandoval. He is preceded in death by his parents, stepfather Juan Tafoya, brother Gene Sandoval, niece Denise Rivera, sister-in-law Cecilia Olivas, father and mother-in-law Tony E. and Minnie Quintana.

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