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

Jul 30, 2019

Peter R. Vigil, 63, of Taos passed away on July 30, 2019.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Rose Vigil, brother, Higino and twin brother, Paul Vigil, grandparents, Antonio and Maria Vigil and Ambrosio and Dolores Abeyta, great nieces, Ava Archuleta and Samara Alvarez.  He is survived by his sisters and brothers, Julia Gonzales (Frank), Leo...

Jul 29, 2019

Patrick “Pat” Lopez, lifelong resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on July 29, 2019 at the age of 64. He was born on April 15, 1955 to Marie and Joseph Lopez, who precede him in death; along with his two brothers, Joe Lopez Jr. and Arthur Lopez; and his son, Justin Segura. He is survived by his wife, Monica...

Jul 28, 2019

SEMA GREENBERG SCHUB

November 10, 1933 – July 28, 2019. 

Sema Schub died on July 28 in Santa Fe after a tough-fought battle with Parkinson’s. Sema, called Simmy by much of her family, was born November 10, 1933 in Toledo, Ohio to Louis and Bessie Greenberg and was the youngest of five siblings. At 19, she moved to Washington,...

Jul 26, 2019

Arsenio Elvires “Birdie” Gallegos Sr., 82, resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2019, at his home.

He was born in El Barranco, New Mexico, on April 20, 1937 to the late Donato and Prudencia Montoya Gallegos.

He is preceded in death by his parents Donato and Prudencia; siblings Lolo Gallegos, Eusebio Gallegos, Helena Gallegos...

Jul 25, 2019

William Joshua “Bill” Schutz Sr. passed away peacefully from natural causes on July 25, 2019 in his White Rock, New Mexico home at the age of 92.  

Bill was born in Silver City, New Mexico on February 17, 1927 to parents Leo Sr. and Josephine Schutz and grew up in Santa Fe.  He graduated from St. Michaels High School...

Jul 25, 2019

 

Teresa Margarita Montoya Weston passed away on Wednesday, July 25 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 91. Teresa was born to Emelia Montoya on February 8, 1928 and was the youngest of five girls.  Teresa graduated from Taos High School then left to Chicago, Illinois to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse. After nursing school she...

Jul 25, 2019

Martha G. Ortiz, 78, of Questa passed away on July 25, 2019.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Andalecio “Andy” Ortiz, daughter, Loretta Ortiz, sons, Robert and Danny Ortiz, parents, Lupe and Maria Quintana, brothers, Eluvino and Gene Quintana.  She is survived by her son, Andy Ortiz (Rachel), many grandchildren, sisters and brothers, Ramona Archuleta (Faustin), Albert Quintana...

Jul 24, 2019

Patricio Ulibarri beloved husband and father entered the Kingdom of Heaven on July 24, 2019.

Patricio is survived by his wife Angie Ulibarri and children Berna Rodriguez (Albert), Pat Ulibarri Jr., Isaac Ulibarri Sr., (Deanna), Rebecca Ulibarri (Archie), Allen Ulibarri (Victoria),Adrian Ulibarri.

 

Grandchildren Tino Martinez (Angel), Albert Rodriguez (Norma), Robert Rodriguez (Lisa), Eric Rodriguez, Stacey Ulibarri, Ivana Ulibarri, Isaac...

Jul 23, 2019

Ramona Aragon, 86, longtime resident of El Paso, Texas, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019.  She was born April 28, 1933 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  She is preceded in death by her loving husband Alejandro Aragon.  She is survived by her children Amy Lara (Jesus), Debbie Quimiro (Humberto), Chris Aragon, Sandra Cervantes (Agustin), Thaddeus Aragon (Julie), Michael Aragon (Lily),...

Jul 23, 2019

Anne-Lise Cohen, resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on July 23, 2019 from natural causes at age 90. She was born in Copenhagen, Denmark on September 18, 1928 to Esther and Helmer Engel. She married Saul Cohen in Copenhagen on June 12, 1954.

Anne-Lise is preceded in death by three of her brothers, Bjorn, Steen and Ivan Engel. She...

Jul 21, 2019

Lifelong resident of Taos passed away on July 21, 2019 in the comfort of her home from natural causes. She was 92 years old born February 17th 1927, the daughter of Pablo & Perpetua LeDoux. She was preceded in death By 6 siblings: Charlie, David, Susie, Viola, Paul, and Magdalena. Margie is survived by her 7 children Patsy (Bobby) Valdez,...

Jul 21, 2019

Robert E. Morrison died July 21, 2019, at home in Los Alamos seventy-two years and one week after his birth on July 14, 1947, in Logan, Utah. His family moved often and he had been enrolled in thirteen schools by the time they returned to Los Alamos for Bob's high school years. As a member of Bob Cox's track team,...

Jul 20, 2019

Merlin Randall, age 78, passed away surrounded by his family on July 20, 2019 at the Heart Hospital in Albuquerque.  

He was born in Embudo, NM, the youngest child of Elisha and Erna Randall.  He graduated from Taos High and UNM. As a member of the Randall family, he managed Taos Mill, a division of Randall Lumber Company, Inc....

Jul 20, 2019

Cynthia Y. Mascarenas born February 22, 1956 joined our Lord in Heaven on July 20, 2019. She is preceded in death by husband Salomon Mascarenas, her parents Jose Cayetano & Virgina Chavez, and granddaughter Kaylyn Romero. She is survived by daughters Vanessa Martinez husband David, Heather Romero husband Robert, grandchildren Kianna, Davion, Nevaeh, & Rylee, sister Dianna Armijo (Abel), brothers...

Jul 17, 2019

Jul 17, 2019

Jul 17, 2019

Our beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother Flora Quintana Salazar was called home by Our Maker on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 after a long battle with dementia, and just twelve days shy of her 98th birthday. Flora was born and raised in the Espanola Valley, and graduated from Santa Cruz High School and Santa Fe Business College. She...

Jul 17, 2019

Maria Amalia Salazar, 87, of Ranchos de Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Edwardo and Marcelina Tafoya, husband, Juan Ramon Salazar, sons, David and Mark Salazar, grandson, Levi Salazar, sisters, Estella Swiger and Elvira Vigil.  She is survived by her children, Ramon Salazar (Cindy), Juan Salazar (Patsy), Patricia Salazar, Karen...

Jul 16, 2019

 

Theresa R. Lonewolf, 86, passed into the arms of Our Creator, on 7/16/2019, after a lengthy illness. She was born September 26, 1932 at Mound City, Missouri. She was preceded in death by parents, Clyde M. and Irene M. Swaim-Graham.

Theresa was a member of the Student Senate, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and President of Santa Fe Community...

Jul 15, 2019

Our beloved Joshua, 22 years of age, gained his angel wings on July 15, 2019. Born on December 15, 1996, he passed away peacefully at home.

Josh loved life and lived it to the fullest. Josh resided with his grandfather in Santa Fe. He was a loving son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend to many. He will be dearly...