Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Mary Ortiz
Jan 7, 2020
Our beloved mother, Mary E. Ortiz, 76, of Arroyo Seco, New Mexico went to be with our heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Juan B. Ortiz and Felecita Ortiz, Partner, Lupe Concha, granddaughter, Mavis, brother, Felix Ortiz, nephew, Hector Ortiz, in-laws, Antonio and Ignacia Concha, sister in-law, Rose Concha and brother...
Lucy Laflamme
Jan 6, 2020
Lucy Ann LaFlamme, 93, of Santa Fe NM, formerly of North Kingstown RI, passed away peacefully in the morning of January 6 2020 in her Brookdale apartment. She had just recently enjoyed the holidays with her family and was in good spirits. She was born Lucya Parulska in New Britain on September 1, 1926, the daughter of the late Michael...
Ignacio Urban
Jan 6, 2020
Ignacio (Nacho) Urban, 80 resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away of natural causes on January 6, 2020. He was born on July 31, 1939 in Santa Fe, NM to Isabelle and Willie Urban. He married JoAnn Urban on October 12, 1968 in Santa Fe, NM.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Willie and Isabelle Urban, brothers; Jerry...
Paul Levon Enstrom
Jan 6, 2020
Paul L. Enstrom, 82, of Glorieta, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020. Paul was born on August 4, 1937 in Huntley, Montana. He graduated from Billings Senior High School in 1955. He was predeceased by his parents George and Lillian Enstrom of Billings, Montana. Paul is survived by his siblings Gary Enstrom and wife Nancy of Montana, Sherry Dreese...
Joe A. Gonzales
Jan 5, 2020
Joe A. Gonzales, 68 resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on January 5, 2020. He was born in Santa Fe, NM to Mary and Luis.
He is preceded in death by his father; Luis Gonzales and his wife, Lorraine Gonzales.
He is survived by his mother; Mary, 5 siblings, 9 children, many gran children and numerous nephews & nieces.
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Mary Tafoya
Jan 4, 2020
Mary “Mamie” Tafoya, 69, of Albuquerque and formerly of Taos passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2020. She is preceded in death by her father, Willie Espinoza, grandfather, Francisco Tafoya, grandmother, Amalia Espinoza and aunt, Toni Jacobs. She is survived by her beloved companion, Robert Baca, mother, Loren Sanchez, children, Louann Castillo (Paul), Luis Tafoya (Linda) and Louella Tafoya, grandchildren,...
Everett Brooks
Jan 3, 2020
Everett M. Brooks, 87, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on January 3, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Blanche Brooks, stepdaughters, Elaine Romero (Leroy), Melinda Vasquez, son-in-law Reuben E. Martinez and nephew, Mark Dowling. He is survived by his wife, Loren Brooks, son Dirk Brooks (Donna), sister Geraldine Dowling, brothers Calvin Brooks and J.C....
Reuben Hersh
Jan 3, 2020
REUBEN HERSH
Reuben Hersh, age 92, died in his home in Santa Fe on January 3, 2020. Born in 1927 in New York City, he moved to Albuquerque in 1964 to join the Mathematics Department faculty at the University of New Mexico. After retiring in 1995, he continued to teach until 2009, when he was 81. He was active...
Dona Miller Adams
Jan 2, 2020
Dona Miller Adams, 62 resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on January 2, 2020. She was born on December 27, 1957 in Chicago, IL to Jackie & Bill Chigaros.
She married William “Bill” Adams, Jr. on April 25, 2004 in Santa Fe, NM.
She is preceded in death by; “OUR BEAUTIFUL BOY” David Miller, sister Gail Chigaros, father &...
Maria Montoya
Jan 2, 2020
Maria Dora Montoya of Espanola, a beautiful woman born to Serafin and Carolina Montoya of Guachupangue. Maria graduated from Espanola valley high School in 1977 and attended Northern New Mexico community college where she got a certificate in electronics assembly. Maria loved learning and was amazing at writing stories. In 1982 she had her first born child Estrellita at the...
Jose Sandoval
2020
Jose Levi Sandoval, resident of El Rancho, New Mexico passed away on November 23, 2020. Levi was born on September 15, 1938 in El Rancho New Mexico to Ramon and Teresita Sandoval. He is preceded in death by his parents, stepfather Juan Tafoya, brother Gene Sandoval, niece Denise Rivera, sister-in-law Cecilia Olivas, father and mother-in-law Tony E. and Minnie Quintana.
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Pamela Sutton
Jan 1, 2020
Pamela Sutton, 62, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on June 11, 2020. She entered this world on September 21, 1957 in St. Louis, MO, born to Gerhardt and Marie Frieling.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, her parents, and her brother Geary. She is survived by her two sons, Jacob and Chester, brother...
Andres Bonne Enriquez
Jan 1, 2020
Andres B Enriquez
Born January 09th 1992 passed away January, 01st 2020
Andres was raised into a strong, intelligent and creative young man. He attended Santa Fe High School and continued his education in Arizona receiving an associate’s degree for Architectural engineering with honors. He then returned us to spend time with family and exploring his other talents and hobbies...
Gertrude Q. Baros
Jan 1, 2020
Gertrude Q. Baros (Grandma B) Born to Jose Dolores and Benita Sanchez Quintana in Santa Cruz, NM on November 15, 1921. Preceded in death by her Loving husband, Lalo N. Baros, grandson- B.J. Baros, Son-in-law Raymond M. Chavez and Manuel J. Trujillo. Brothers: Ricardo (Dennie) and Marcelino (Berlina) Quintana. Sisters: Mela (Pete) Velarde and Jean (Joe) Rodriquez and many...
Patrick Ray Roybal
Dec 31, 2019
Patrick Ray Roybal, 55 resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on December 31, 2019. He was born on January 1, 1965 in Santa Fe, NM to Maria & Ramon Roybal.
He is preceded in death by his sisters; Annette Prada and Alicia Roybal.
He is survived by his son; Derrick (Angelica) Roybal, son; Ramon (Alicia) Roybal, daughter; Kathleen (Pablo)...
Reyecita Martinez
Dec 31, 2019
Reycita C. Martinez, Tewa name Sen Teh Poeqwin was born January 24, 1931 in San Juan Pueblo. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Jimmy Bo Martinez, her parents Geronimo and Crucita Cata, in-laws Frank and Genera Martinez, brothers Jose, Isidro, Alex and Johnny Cata. She is survived by her sister Teresita Morgan, Daughters Velma Martinez and Louise...
Henry Povijua
Dec 30, 2019
Henry M. Povijua of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on December 30, 2019.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celeberated on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 9AM at San Juan Catholic Church in Ohkay Owingeh.
Gloria Mendoza
Dec 30, 2019
Gloria Mendoza was born on May 17, 1947 and went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2019.
Gloria was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her family with all her heart, appreciated and cared greatly for all her friends and loved Santa Fe, the city she was born and raised in. Gloria was strong willed...
