Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Katherine Lawrence
Nov 25, 2019
Katherine Ann Lawrence, age 72, passed out of this world at her home on 25 November, 2019, following a stroke in late September. Her final days were spent in her beautiful home, cared for by her husband, sons, mother, sister, brothers, and close friends, We loved her very much, and it has been so terribly hard to say goodbye.
Kathy’s...
Dolores Trujillo
Nov 25, 2019
Dolores M. Trujillo, 98, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on November 25, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eliud J. Trujillo, parents, Eseqiuel and Siria Martinez, daughters, Nora Martinez (Jimmy) and Doris Martinez, brothers, Manuel Antonio (Eloida),Willie (Marina), Tranquilino, Rafael (Maggie), Tomas and Juan Pablo, sisters, Elaria Gonzales (Lolo), Ernestina Ortega (Epimenio), and Rufina Coca (Willie),...
Eileen V. Fellows
Nov 25, 2019
Eileen V. Fellows, age 88, resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away on November 25, 2019. Eileen was born on September 1, 1931 in Trinidad, Colorado to Violet (Menapace) and Joe Martinelli, who precede her in death, as does her husband, Don Fellows, whom she married on January 19, 1952 in Denver, CO. Eileen is also preceded in death...
Joaquin Miguel Montoya
Nov 25, 2019
Joaquin “Wax” Montoya, 43 resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on November 25, 2019. He was born on October 19, 1976 in Santa Fe, NM to Yolanda Trujillo Aguirre & Lawrence Montoya. He was engaged to Sonia Reynolds.
He is preceded in death by his father; Lawrence Montoya, mother; Yolanda Trujillo Aguirre, grandfather; Pantaleon Trujillo and grandmother; Elvira Trujillo...
Kay Fisher
Nov 25, 2019
Kay Fisher, of Los Alamos, New Mexico, died suddenly on Monday, November 25, 2019 at her home.
Kay was born September 10, 1934 to George and Hilda Harrington of Davenport, Iowa. Kay earned a degree in chemistry from the University of Nebraska. She worked as a programmer at Los Alamos National Laboratory for 30 years. She married Henry (Hank) Fisher...
Ernest Martinez
Nov 24, 2019
Ernest A. Martinez, 85, of Questa, New Mexico, passed away on November 24, 2019. Ernest is preceded in death by his parents Eliz and Candido Martinez and stepfather Fred Martinez, along with his brothers Modesto Martinez and Joseph Martinez, sisters Stella Martinez (Barela) and Victoria Martinez (Rodriguez). He is survived by his brother Felipe Martinez, sisters-in-law Gloria Martinez and Elva...
Erlinda M. Herrera
Nov 23, 2019
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our father and mother, one right after the other. Freddie Herrera, born September 20, 1935, died October 27, 2019, and Erlinda Herrera, born October 5, 1935, died November 23, 2019.
Freddie and Erlinda are preceded in death by their son Peter and both of their parents. Our father is...
Barry Lindsey
Nov 23, 2019
Barry “Bear” Donovan Lindsey, 72, of Angel Fire passed away on November 23, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Linda Gail Lindsey, sons, Barry “BJ” Lindsey (Annie) and Brian Lindsey (Mari), grandchildren, Cole, Caroline and Bear Lindsey, loving niece, Crista Allen, brothers in law, Edd Geoffroy (D.J.) and Joe Geoffroy (Barbara), special nieces, nephews and friends.
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Charlotte T. Gallegos
Nov 23, 2019
Charlotte T. Gallegos was born on November 28, 1930 to Eduardo and Lupita Padilla. On November 23, 2019, Charlotte passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eduardo and Lupita Padilla; spouse, Tony Gallegos; daughter, Charlotte Gallegos; daughter-in-law’s Sally Gallegos and Pauline Padilla; and great grandson Jaiden Gallegos. She is...
Cleo Gay Fowler
Nov 21, 2019
Cleo Fowler, age 73 passed away suddenly on November 21, 2019 due to congestive heart failure. She was born on May 5, 1946 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Bill & Betty Fowler.
She married her friend and love, Jim Griffith in January 1979.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Betty & William, brother; Bruce Fowler and daughter; Samia...
Adelaida Vigil
Nov 20, 2019
Adelaida Vigil
September 26, 1946 – November 20, 2019
Adelaida Vigil passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on November 20, 2019, in Santa Fe, NM. She was born in Taos, NM and was raised in a small village of Valdez north of Taos. She is preceded in death by her parents Filemon and Sobeida...
Rhonda Vigil
Nov 20, 2019
Rhonda D. Vigil, 48, of Arroyo Hondo passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2019. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Nazario and Fininia Jaramillo and Vicente Sanchez, uncle, Armando Jaramillo, special cousins, Darrell Jaramillo and Vicente Vigil. She is survived by her children, Miguel Garcia, Brittany and Rhiannon Vigil, parents, David and Quirina Sanchez, sisters, Devette Sanchez (Tom)...
Juanita Adelita "Della" Jimenez
Nov 20, 2019
Juanita “Della” Jimenez a lifelong resident of Santa Fe passed away on Wednesday November 20th 2019. Della was born in 1945 to Daniel Gurule and Gabrielita Saiz-Gurule. Della married her high school sweetheart Damian Jimenez Sr. in 1967 he was her best friend and lifelong partner, and the two were inseparable. Both were lifelong Catholics, and members of St. John’s...
Lucio Duran
Nov 19, 2019
Lucio Duran, 58, of Arroyo Seco, New Mexico, passed away on November 19, 2019 after years of a chronic illness. Lucio is preceded in death by his parents, Lucio and Polly Duran along with his brother, Bonifacio Duran (Bonnie), sister, Priscilla Ortiz (Gerald) and nephews, Mark and Michael Duran. He is survived by his loving wife, Olympia Garcia and his...
Robert L. Barela
Nov 18, 2019
Robert Lorenzo Barela
Robert Lorenzo Barela was tragically taken from our family on Monday, November 18, 2019. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Lorenzo and Josefita Barela, Fidel Lopez and Eva Montoya, his father George Barela, and the love of his life Genevieve “Beva” Mascarenas. He is survived by his beautiful mother Dolores, his brothers Michael and wife...
Demetrio Koroneos
Nov 18, 2019
Demetrio Koroneos, 84 resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on November 18, 2019 due to cancer. He was born on October 29, 1935 in Madrid, New Mexico to Candelaria Trujillo and Steve Koroneos. He married Rose Tapia-Koroneos in February 1955 in Santa Fe, NM.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Steve & Candelaria Koroneos, brothers; Donaciano Trujillo,...
Barbara J. Martinez
Nov 15, 2019
Barbara J. Martinez, 63, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2019 after suffering from a lengthy illness. She was born in Albuquerque on June 5, 1956 to Emma and Eli Martinez, who precede her in death, as does her brother, Richard Martinez, and her sister, Alice Maturin.
Barbara is survived by her sons, Andrew (Rosalyn)...
Robin Ell Doughman
Nov 15, 2019
Robin Ell Doughman was born on March 8, 1945 to Ransel E and Mildred C S Doughman. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Karen D Jones. He is survived by his wife, Connie C Doughman, his son, Ryan E Doughman, and his granddaughter, Rhiannon M Doughman. Also surviving him are Paul Jones, Diane C Nelson, Richard...
Kevin Charles Lavelle
Nov 15, 2019
SANTA Fe, NM – Kevin Charles Lavelle, 64, died at home on Friday evening, November 15, after a nearly two-year face-off with metastatic pancreatic cancer. He was with family including his wife of three years, Rachel Thompson, and his daughter Sarah Lavelle. After Kevin elected to stop treatment for his cancer in early October, he had the nearly constant companionship...
Nora F. Montoya
Nov 14, 2019
Nora Frances Montoya passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters and friends on November 14, 2019 after a lengthy illness with dementia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ruben O Montoya, parents, Crisostomo Martinez and Pabilta Chavez-Martinez and her brothers and wives, Manuel G (Sabinita), Malaquis (Corina), Elizardo (Lee) (Cleo) and Nick (Rose) Martinez, a sister, first born...
