Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
D. Gilaine Miller
Mar 28, 2020
Gilaine Miller went home to our Lord, on March 28, 2020. She was 86 years old and the beloved wife of David Miller, “66 years, 3 months, and 8 days.” *A good wife is hard to find, and worth for more than diamonds. Her husband trust her without reserve and never has reason to regret it.
She was loving...
Julia Anaya
Mar 27, 2020
Julia Anaya was born on February 4, 1926 and peacefully passed away on March 27, 2020. She was raised in Chama N.M. but lived the majority of her life with her husband Serapio in Galisteo N.M., where they raised their family together. Julia was full of life, she loved her gardens full of flowers, watching humming birds in the summer...
Ray Pino
Mar 26, 2020
Ray Pino passed away on March 26, 2020 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born in Santa Fe, NM to Carlos and Judy Pino on July 26, 1968.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents Nicolas and Jesusita Pino, grandparents Juan and Sofia Quintana, and several uncles, aunts, and cousins.
He is survived by his parents, his wife Aubrey, his...
Thomas Lekas
Mar 25, 2020
Dr. Thomas A. Lekas
Taos Dr. Tom Lekas passed away March 25, 2020 at his home in Taos, NM surrounded by his loving family. He was a well-known Dentist in Oklahoma City until his retirement in 1994 when he moved to Taos. He was born to Alexander and Sophia Lekas in 1934. He is survived by his wife Sandra,...
Ashley Gallegos
Mar 25, 2020
Our beloved Ashley Monique Crystal Gallegos passed away on March 25, 2020. She is preceded in death by her Uncles Richard Chavez and Raymond Moya Jr, Great Grandparents Lucy and Cirio Gallegos and Emilia Duran, and Grandfather Raymond Moya Sr.
She is survived by her Father David Gallegos, Mother Ramona Moya, Sisters Chantel Gallegos, and Bianca and Emilia Ortiz, Grandmothers...
Moises Ortega
Mar 22, 2020
Moises L. Ortega, 85, passed away on March 22, 2020.
He was born and raised in Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico where he attended elementary school and eventually graduated from Taos High School. When Moises was 17 years of age he joined the Air Force and attended Highlands University in Las Vegas, New Mexico. After graduating college, he went to...
Patricia Medina
Mar 21, 2020
Patricia Martinez Medina, 31, of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2020. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Patricio Martinez Jr., Maria Chavez Medina and Elsie Abeyta, aunt, Thelma Mares, uncles, Moises and Danny Medina and Dave Hudson. She is survived by her husband, Tomas Medina, her precious babies, Kiara, Aarym and Roslyn Medina, parents,...
Wanda J. Van De Valde
Mar 21, 2020
Wanda “Jean” Van De Valde was born on July 25, 1934 in Rhama NM to Mary Pearl and Aaron D. Wilson. She passed away on March 21, 2020 in Santa Fe, NM with her loving family by her side including her husband of 70 years, Leonard Van De Valde. She is preceded in death by her daughter Vicky Van De...
Hilario Manuel Tapia
Mar 20, 2020
Hilario Manuel Tapia May 15, 1988 ~ March 20, 2020
Hilario Tapia 31, was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
He is preceded in death by his brother; Eloy Jr and cousins; Reyes & Estevan Ibarra.
He is survived by his father; Eloy Tapia Sr., mother; Judy, children; Hilario Jr, Jaidyn & Harmony Tapia, sister; Esperanza, nephew; Juanito,...
Rosendo Serrano
Mar 20, 2020
Don’t grieve for me now for now I’m
free. I’m following the path God has
laid, you see. I took His hand when I
heard Him call, I turned my back and
left it all. I could not stay another day,
to laugh to love, to work, to play. Tasks
left undone must stay that...
Katherine Garcia
Mar 18, 2020
Katherine Marie Garcia age 64 passed away at the home in Albuqueruque New Mexicao .
Katherine is preceded in death by her parents, Rachel and Antonio Garcia and grandson Xavier Nathaniel Wall. She is survived by her daughter Lisa Smith and Dennis Castillo, grandsons Adrian Christopher Wall and Donovan Zander Wall of Albuquerque, sisters Marcia Medina and Andrew Pete of...
Josina Barbara Vigil
Mar 18, 2020
Josina Barbara Vigil, 84 resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on March 18, 2020. She was born on January 12, 1936 in Santa Fe, NM to Mary Natividad Vigil.
She is preceded in death by her daughters; Donna M. Vigil and Angel Romero.
She is survived by her son; Julian Jaramillo, daughters; Dolores Vigil, Mary Ellen Montoya, sons; Charlie...
Adolfo Salazar
Mar 15, 2020
Adolfo A. Salazar 60, a resident of Espanola’s beautiful West Side passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2020 with his loving daughters and grandchildren at his side. He was born here in Espanola on December 10, 1959 to his amazing parents Ramon and Alberta Salazar. Adolfo was the 5th of 7 children and had a special relationship with each...
Corinne Martinez
Mar 11, 2020
Corinne V. Martinez, 91 a resident of Santo Nino passed away in the early morning of March 11, 2020. Corinne was preceded in death by her parents, Conce and Fidelita Vigil, husband Jose Fermin Martinez, sons Ronald, Kenneth, and Joey Martinez, grandson Matthew Martinez, sisters and brothers, Mable Duran, Ben Vigil, Ernie Vigil, and Gloria Martinez.
Corinne is survived...
Dominic- Ray Joshua Medrano
Mar 11, 2020
Dominic-Ray Joshua Medrano, 30 passed away on March 11, 2020. He was born on January 19, 1990 in Roswell, New Mexico to Monica Medrano.
He is preceded in death by his great grandparents; Charlie (Maxine) Wasson and Manuel (Frances) Medrano and brother; Stephen Joseph.
He is survived by his son; Damian-Lou Ray Medrano, mom; Monica Medrano, dad; Tony Valdez, nana...
Socorro Gutierrez
Mar 8, 2020
Our lord called our mom Socorro Gutierrez, age 84 to rest on March 8, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her parents Juliana & Cayetano Roybal. Husband Ray Gutierrez and friend Ralph Baca. Sons Ray & Raul Gutierrez. Brothers Eliseo, Rubel & Margarito Roybal. Sister Mabel Romero. She is survived by Sons Juan Gutierrez (Corina) Antonio Baca (Sabrina), Daughters...
Lyl Oliver
Mar 6, 2020
Lyl Oliver, lived in Taos NM until her untimely passing on Friday, March 6th 2020 in Albuquerque NM, at Lovelace Hospital. Lyl was the child of Trudy and Michael Tafoya in Albuquerque NM. In her life Lyl had been married from 1969-1972 before meeting her late husband, Don Oliver, marrying him in 1973 and having five kids (one from the...
Charles Price
Mar 6, 2020
Charlie was born in Monterrey, California, the son of Vivian and Josephine Price. He received his BA, MA, and PhD from Stanford University. He had a career as a professional oboist, performing in a number of ensembles in both California and Pennsylvania, in addition to his principle career as a Professor of Musicology. His areas of scholarship were Baroque Music...
Michael Gerald Roybal
Mar 5, 2020
It is with heavy hearts and much sadness that the family announces the unexpected passing of Michael G. Roybal, (Mike), at the age of 56, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Thursday, March 5, 2020.
Mike was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend.He filled many of our lives with laughter, love, and joy. He loved fishing...
Brooks Stebbins
Mar 5, 2020
“Our treasured son Brooks Hale Stebbins (28), passed away from this mortal world to his new life on March 5, 2020. He leaves behind his mother Kelly Stebbins, father, Tom Stebbins, sister, Emily Stebbins, many relatives, and all those who knew and loved him. Brooks’ easy going nature allowed him to make friends easily and he always enjoyed sharing his...
