Obituaries

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

Linda Coleman

Linda Coleman

Feb 4, 2020

Linda Coleman, passed away on February 04, 2020. She was born on December 24, 1948 in Arizona.

 She is survived by her husband; Steven Coleman, daughter; Linda Henry, son-in-law; Mike Henry, three grandchildren; Jimmy, Matthew and Tess Henry, as well as two brothers; Ray and Gary Street, sister-in-law; Phyllis Street, two nieces; Karen Street & Jayna Gravesen and a nephew;...

Michael "Lulu" Apodaca

Michael "Lulu" Apodaca

Feb 4, 2020

Michael “LuLu” Apodaca

 May 8, 1945 ~ February 04, 2020

 

Michael Apodaca, 74, went home to be with Our Lord on February 4, 2020. Michael was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, NM. Michael was an amazing husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend.

He was preceded in death by his son; Matthew, parents; Rafael & Nellie, brothers; Tony...

Linnaya Jaid Sanchez

Linnaya Jaid Sanchez

Feb 4, 2020

It is with the deepest sorrow we announce that Linnaya Jaid Sanchez, aged 3 months, our most beloved daughter, granddaughter, niece, family member and friend, tragically passed away on Tuesday, February 4th 2020.

Linnaya was born on November 5th 2019 and from day one brought joy and light to all who knew her.

Linnaya was the most beautiful, loving, smart,...

Deborah Whitedeer

Deborah Whitedeer

Feb 3, 2020

Ms Deborah Whitedeer passed away peacefully in her home in Ojo Caliente, surrounded by her family, on Monday February 3, 2020. 

She was a visual artist and specialized in decollage. 

She is survuved by her sons; Daniel Dawes, Jon Dawes, Rosemary Dawes, and Dylan Knee.

She is also survived by her companion Dana.

Additional information about Ms Whitedeer's...

Reynaldo R. Valencia Sr.

Reynaldo R. Valencia Sr.

Feb 3, 2020

Reynaldo Reyes Valencia Sr., passed away on February 3, 2020.

A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Pecos, NM followed by Mass of Christin burial at 10:00 a.m. with Interment taking place at           Lower Colonias Cemetery in San Miguel, NM.

Dr. Ralph C. Williams

Dr. Ralph C. Williams

Feb 2, 2020

Dr. Ralph C. Williams, 91, passed away peacefully on February 02, 2020. He was a world renowned doctor, professor and scientist as well as husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. His artwork will live on.

He is preceded in death by his bride Mary and his sons John and Fred. His surviving children Cathy Williams of Albuquerque, Mike Williams of...

Jacqueline Marie Quintana Valencia

Jacqueline Marie Quintana Valencia

Feb 2, 2020

Jacqueline M. Quintana-Valencia was born April 2, 1980.  Our Heavenly Father called our dearest Jackie home on Sunday, February 2, 2020.  She is survived by her husband Mark Valencia; daughter Samantha Quintana; son Patrick Quintana; parents Lawrence and Angelina Quintana; sister Amanda Quintana-Bowles; brother-in-law Jeffrey Bowles; her mother-in-law Sandra Valencia; brother-in-law Charles Valencia; sisters-in-law Mia and Rachel Valencia.  She was...

Adam Gonzales

Adam Gonzales

Jan 31, 2020

Adam Gonzales, 36, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2020 following an extended illness. He was born on November 06, 1983 in Las Vegas, NM. Adam was the beloved son of the late Frank and Rosalie Gonzales.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; Antonio and Conferina Martinez and his paternal grandparents; David and Eloisa Gonzales.

He is...

Gloria O. Ortiz

Gloria O. Ortiz

Jan 30, 2020

Gloria O. Ortiz, 67, passed away on January 30, 2020. She was born on July 8, 1952 to Tessie and Gonzalo Quintana. She married Jose M. Ortiz.

She is preceded in death by; Arthur Quintana, Gene Gallegos, Melecio Padilla and Grace Sena, grandmother; Abelina Vigil, Lucia Roibal and mother-in-law; Clora Ortiz.

She is survived by her husband; Jose, sons; Joseph...

Eppie Elizardo Pacheco

Eppie Elizardo Pacheco

Jan 30, 2020

Epimenio E. "Eppie" Pacheco, 78, a resident of Ranchitos, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico after a sudden illness.

Eppie was born on February 4, 1942 to Adelaido S. and Samuelita B. Pacheco.Epimenio E. "Eppie" Pacheco was raised in Ranchitos, New Mexico. He attended to his education at San Juan Elementary until...

Hope Jaramillo

Hope Jaramillo

Jan 29, 2020

Hope Ann-Marie Jaramillo (Wagner), beloved wife, mother, sister, friend and daughter of Raymond and Mary Wagner, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. 

Hope is survived by Joe Jaramillo (husband), and daughters Taylor Jaramillo, Jordan Jaramillo and Terri Jaramillo as well as extended family.

Hope was a long time resident of Los Alamos and graduated from Los Alamos High...

Leroy Belcher

Leroy Belcher

Jan 29, 2020

 LeRoy Belcher, 76, of Taos passed away January 29, 2020. "Be happy and enjoy the day," was his motto. Taos will miss 'The Walking Man' as he was called.  He loved Taos and he loved to walk - he could walk anywhere he wanted to go in Taos. He never met a stranger, and he was generous to a fault....

Anna Mae Torres

Anna Mae Torres

Jan 28, 2020

Anna Mae Torres, Beloved Sister, Wife, Mother, Nana, and Friend,74, of Santa Fe passed away with her family by her side Tuesday, January 28, 2020.  She was born January 16, 1946 in Trinidad, Colorado, the daughter of John and Cleo Perea. She and Gilbert Torres were married June 20, 1964 in Trinidad, Colorado.  Her surviving family who loved her dearly...

Lee David Lantz

Lee David Lantz

Jan 28, 2020

Lee D. Lantz, passed away on January 28, 2020.

Service will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. at Rivera Kiva Chapel of Light located at 417 E Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505 followed by Interment at 12:15 p.m. at Rivera Santa Fe Memorial Gradens.

Timothy Krongaard

Timothy Krongaard

Jan 27, 2020

Timothy Joseph Krongaard, a long time Taos resident, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020.Born in 1944, he was 75 years of age when a massive stroke took his life. His life was a life well lived and a life lived his way. Which makes it a life worthy of celebration. Tim was born in Minneapolis, MN Second son of a...

Maria Guadalupe Salazar

Maria Guadalupe Salazar

Jan 27, 2020

MARIA GUADALUPE SALAZAR

 Maria Guadalupe Salazar, 66, of Pojoaque, passed away with her family by her side Monday, January 27, 2020.  She was born November 9, 1953 in Chihuahua, Mexico, the daughter of Dulces Numbres Mendoza and Jose Salazar Lechuga..  She and Ron Lucero were married November 9, 2017 in Santa Fe.

Maria was preceded in death by her...

Sylvia I. Gonzales

Sylvia I. Gonzales

Jan 25, 2020

Sylvia Ibbara Gonzales, 31 resident of Las Vegas, New Mexico passed away on January 25, 2020 from an illness. She was born on January 9, 1989 in Kansas to Josie Gonzales.

She is preceded in death by her mother; Josie Gonzales, uncle; Gene Gonzales and grandfather; Joe Ben Gonzales.

She is survived by her grandmother; Alice Gonzales, sister Estrella (Jerry)...

Santana Martinez

Santana Martinez

Jan 24, 2020

Santana Jenay Martinez, 17, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on January 24, 2020.  She is survived by her mother, Sheila Martinez-Trujillo (Michael Villanueva), father, Alex Trujillo (Sonya Romero), brothers, Santiago Martinez, Alex Trujillo Jr., Santos Martinez, Johnny Castillo, Alejandro and Valentin Trujillo and sister, Brandi Davies, grandparents. Cassie and Edmundo Martinez, Flora and Pablo Trujillo, great-grandparents, Lucas and Gloria Cordova...

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