Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Pascual Chavez
May 5, 2020
Our beloved patriarch Pascual P. Chavez of Los Alamos, N.M., was called to Our Lord on May 5, 2020 at the age of 96. Pascual was preceded in death by his wife and best friend of 71 years, Margaret Antia (Geoffrion) Chavez, his parents Adolfo and Susan Chavez of Las Vegas, N.M., mother- and father-in-law, Alfonso and Ellen Geoffrion also...
Liz Romero
May 4, 2020
Elizabeth Christine Romero (Liz) 60 of Santa Fe NM died May 04, 2020 was born on May 18, 1960 to Rosina and George Padilla. She is preceded in death by her parents Rosina and George Padilla, Ted Padilla brother, Carmen Rowe sister.
Liz is survived by her daughter Angel Romero granddaughter Monique Romero, Angelo Hernandez grandson, Alexus Mendoza and great...
Louis Corriz Jr.
May 4, 2020
Louis Corriz, Jr. (Louie)
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Louie Corriz on May 4th, 2020 at age 83.
An amazing man, he will be greatly missed and forever cherished by his family, especially Nellie Corriz his loving wife of 63 years. He is also survived by his children Charles Corriz (Judy), Angela Corriz,...
Joan Coon
May 3, 2020
Joan Coon, age 92, passed away on May 3, 2020.Joan was born in Buffalo, NY to Ansley Newman and Helen Robinson. Joan married James Coon of Los Alamos NM on July 1, 1955 in Los Angeles, CA.She was preceded in death by her husband Jim Coon and by her sister Ansley Carnahan. She is survived by her brother Bunk Robinson,...
Katherine Nilssen
May 2, 2020
Kate Nilssen of Taos, New Mexico, passed away on May 2, 2020, after a long and valiant battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She was born Katherine Elizabeth Wells in 1944, in Brooklyn, NY, but grew up in rural Maryland. In 1975, Kate’s adventurous spirit brought her to the Findhorn Foundation on the Moray coast of northeast Scotland, where she met her...
Harold Montoya
May 1, 2020
Harold Raymond Montoya, 61, of Espanola, NM, passed away in the comfort of his own home on May 1, 2020.
Harold is proceeded in death by his father, Lauriano Montoya; mother, Greselda Montoya; sisters, Joann Gurule, and Jackie Montoya. He is survived by his companion Cassandra Tafoya; spouse Placida Mercedes, children, Terry Waters (Chris), Harold Montoya Jr., Donna Archuleta...
Lino Mondragon
Apr 30, 2020
Lino E. Mondragon 95, of Des Montes passed away peacefully on Thursday April 30, 2020.
At the age of 18 he joined the U.S. Navy. He was a dedicated World War II Veteran, stationed on the USS New Orleans CA-32 Heavy Cruiser in the Pacific Theater. After the service he attended barber school in Salt Lake City, Utah and returned...
David Torres
Apr 28, 2020
In loving memory and spirit of David Ronald Torres.
Born November 14, 1931 in Denver, CO to parent's Eugene and Addie Torres. Died April 28, 2020 in Santa Fe, NM and was laid to rest at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
David was born during the Great Depression in Denver as one of three brothers. He is survived by 7...
Wilma Bates
Apr 28, 2020
Wilma Jean Wessels Bates
1924-2020
Wilma Jean Wessels Bates passed away peacefully at age 96 on April 28, 2020 in Taos, New Mexico. She was born in Ackley, Iowa on March 9, 1924 as the first child of Lyla and William Wessels. When Wilma was five years old, her father died unexpectedly and the family moved to Bellflower, California...
Rick Mondragon
Apr 26, 2020
Rick Mondragon, 61, Of Ranchos De Taos passed away on April 26, 2020. He was an active parishioner of St. Francis de Assis Church. He is preceded in death by his grandpartnes, Elevi and Adelia (Romero) Mondragon, Rose and Beres Mondragon, uncles/aunts, Pat and Loyola Martinez, Edmundo and Ida Mondrgon, Lawrence Mondragon, sisters in laws, Christine and Rose Marie Marquez. ...
Audrey Quintana
Apr 25, 2020
Audrey L. Quintana passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on April 25, 2020. Audrey was born in Madrid, New Mexico on August 20, 1929. She is preceded in death by her parents; Tobias & Eloida Lucero, brother; Ernesto and her husband of 58 years, Alfred.
She is survived by her children; Theresa Roybal, Al Quintana, Robert Quintana,...
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,...
