Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Eligio Savedra
Nov 14, 2019
Eligio “Lee” Savedra 97 passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2019. Lee was born in 1922 in Gallup, New Mexico. He was a 22 year Airforce veteran and was proud to serve his country. Lee was a father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a man who loved life, his favorite hobbies were hunting, fishing, gardening...
William Arko
Nov 13, 2019
William Francis Arko, 62, of Eagle Nest passed away from a tragic accident on November 13, 2019. He is preceded in death by his son, Scott Arko, parents, Lorene and Leo Arko and sister, Janet Arko Johnson. He was born and raised in Eagle Nest, NM before joining the U.S. Army for 4 years in Washington. After returning from his...
Lenora Herrera
Nov 13, 2019
Lenora Herrera, 71 a lifelong resident of Espanola, NM, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2019. Lenora was born on September 24, 2019, in Alcalde, NM to Delfino & Teodorita Chacon. On November 29, 1969, she married the love of her life Leeroy J. Herrera of Espanola, NM. Lenora was loved by her family and friends and was a very...
Rex Corcoran
Nov 13, 2019
Rex Corcoran, Jr., passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Rex was an amazing person, with a heart of gold who will be missed by all that knew him. Rex was preceded in death by his grandparents, Presley and Sarah Schmitt. Rex is survived by his mother, Susie Schmitt and step-father Rudy Boll; his two...
Lana Bullard
Nov 12, 2019
Lana Jean “Jeannie” Bullard passed on November 12, 2019, in Santa Fe, NM from pancreatic cancer. Jeannie was the daughter of Alvis “T-Bone” Bullard and Mary Lou Bullard. She is survived by her brother Larry (Sally) Bullard, Grand Junction, CO., nieces Donna Bullard, Eureka, CA., Sarah (Dave) Houston, Tucson, AZ, and Nephew John (Kaely) Bullard, Rio Rancho, NM. Jeannie’s career...
Herman J. Sandoval
Nov 12, 2019
Obituary for Herman Jose Sandoval
It is with bittersweet emotion that we announce the death of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Herman Jose Sandoval, who was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe for 91 years. Herman served his country as a Korean War veteran and he served the community of Santa Fe as a dedicated and esteemed employee at...
Cecilia Salmeron
Nov 12, 2019
Cecilia Salmeron, 97 resident of Cerrillos, NM, passed away on November 12, 2019 in Santa Fe, NM.
She was born on November 22, 1921.
A Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Rivera Kiva Chapel of Light located at 417 E Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505 with Interment to follow at...
Elizabeth Ann Rael
Nov 11, 2019
Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Rael, A resident of Santa Fe, was called home by her Lord unexpectedly and surrounded by her loving family the late evening of November 11, 2019.
She is preceded in Death By
Father-Chris Escudero, Mother—Flora Escudero, Sisters—Anita Cecilia Escudero and Sandy Escudero, Great-Grand Daughter—Emily Jade Rael and Nephew—Greg C. Chavez.
Elizabeth is survived by her - Loving...
Richard Charles Khanlian
Nov 11, 2019
It is with our deepest sadness that we inform the community of the sudden death of Richard Khanlian, age 80, on November 11, 2019. Richard was known to so many as a “gentle giant” of a man, revered for his gentlemanly demeanor, ethical approach to issues, disarming modesty, love of life and family, depth of knowledge, and refreshing wit.
Born...
James Allen Martin
Nov 11, 2019
JIM (JAMES) MARTIN
On November 11, 2019, Veteran’s Day, the Martin Family lost their beloved husband, father, and grandfather, JIM (JAMES) MARTIN.
Jim was a retired Navy Vietnam Veteran. He retired from the Los Alamos National Lab as a tire shop foreman, and retired from Santa Fe Public Schools as a bus driver of bus #51.
He was preceded...
Randy Joe Hernandez
Nov 6, 2019
Randy Joe Hernandez, 41, of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019.
He is preceded in death by his loving parents, Andy and Regina Hernandez.
He is survived by his children, Andres, Bella and Tatum; sisters, Suzette Marie Hernandez and Tania Hernandez; niece, August Rain Berry; nephews, Bradley Trujillo and Elijah Berry; and Lindsay Olds,...
Aurora Vigil
Nov 3, 2019
Aurora F. Vigil, 88, of Taos passed away on November 3, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edmundo Vigil, son Jose Benito “Joey” Vigil, daughter, Carla Vigil Castle, granddaughter, Tania Martinez and parents, Carlos and Amelia Trujillo. She is survived by her children, Francisco Edmundo Vigil (Becky), Antonio Vigil (Dossy), Patrick Vigil (Celsa) and Lourdes Martinez, 13...
Nicolas "Nick" Pino Jr.
Nov 3, 2019
NICOLAS “NICK” PINO, JR., 75, of Santa Fe died November 3, 2019. He was born in Santa Fe to the late Jesusita Romero Pino and Nicolas “Nick” Pino, Sr. He was well-known and esteemed.
During the course of his life at 7’1”, he became a basketball legend at St. Michael’s High School in 1963. He then played basketball with the...
David Ruben Corriz
Nov 3, 2019
Obituary for David Corriz
David Corriz, 69, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019, with his beloved wife, Colleen, and family at his side. David is survived by his immediate family; son, David Jr. (Jackie), daughter, Anna, granddaughter, Angelina Giron; and his wife’s daughter’s Nancy (Andrew) and Khara (Paul), and granddaughters, Camille, Kayla, Cheyenne, and Isabella....
Eloy Valerio
Nov 2, 2019
Eloy O. Valerio, 90, of Talpa passed away on November 2, 2019. He was an educator for Taos Municipal Schools for over 31 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Andres and Jesusita Valerio along with 5 brothers and 3 sisters. He is survived by his loving wife Joanna of 68 years, children Glenda, Cathy, Max, 6 grandchildren...
Monique Marie (Aragon) Vigil
Nov 2, 2019
Monique Marie (Aragon) Vigil, 28, resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on November 2, 2019. She was born on June 20, 1991 to Cynthia Salazar.
She preceded in death by her grandparents; Ernesto C. Goke & Theresa G. Goke, uncle; Brian E. Goke and aunt; Veronica R. Goke.
She is survived by her mother; Cynthia Salazar, sister; Miquella,...
Tomasita Martinez
Nov 2, 2019
Tomasita Martinez, 79, of Talpa passed away on November 2, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Martinez, parents, Jose Refugio and Juanita Hernandez, sister, Socorro Hernandez, brothers, Gonzalo, Joe, Conrad and Humberto Hernandez. She is survived by her children, Toni Marie Clark (Michael), Bernice Sandoval, Tony Martinez (Demaris) and Felipe Martinez (Lupe), 7 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren,...
Kim Marie Larranaga
Nov 1, 2019
Kim Marie Larrañaga
Age 47, went home to our loving Father on November 1, 2019. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Kim was born on January 20, 1972 to Erlinda and Ramon Sedillo. She married Christopher Larrañaga on June 6, 1998. She was preceded in death by her loving parents Erlinda and Ramon, her in-laws Eloy and...
Anselma Arellano
Oct 30, 2019
Anselma Pacheco Arellano, 94, of Chamisal passed away on October 29, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonardo and Gregorita Lucero Pacheco, husband, Nelson Arellano, sister, Shonita Martinez, grandchildren, Natalie Vasquez, Sergio Marquez Jr., and Isaac Barela, sons in law, Allen Gleaser, Sergio Marquez and Leroy Visarraga and daughter in law, Yvonne Arellano. She is survived by...
Brian Glover
Oct 30, 2019
Brian Bruce Glover, 43, of Los Alamos, NM died unexpectedly on October 30th, 2019. He was born June 18th, 1976, in Deadwood, SD. He is the first child and only son of Terry and Kay Glover. Brian grew up in Sturgis, SD and was joined by five sisters, each of whom he loved dearly. Brian took being a big brother...
