Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
James Allen Martin
Nov 11, 2019
JIM (JAMES) MARTIN
On November 11, 2019, Veteran’s Day, the Martin Family lost their beloved husband, father, and grandfather, JIM (JAMES) MARTIN.
Jim was a retired Navy Vietnam Veteran. He retired from the Los Alamos National Lab as a tire shop foreman, and retired from Santa Fe Public Schools as a bus driver of bus #51.
He was preceded...
Randy Joe Hernandez
Nov 6, 2019
Randy Joe Hernandez, 41, of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019.
He is preceded in death by his loving parents, Andy and Regina Hernandez.
He is survived by his children, Andres, Bella and Tatum; sisters, Suzette Marie Hernandez and Tania Hernandez; niece, August Rain Berry; nephews, Bradley Trujillo and Elijah Berry; and Lindsay Olds,...
Aurora Vigil
Nov 3, 2019
Aurora F. Vigil, 88, of Taos passed away on November 3, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edmundo Vigil, son Jose Benito “Joey” Vigil, daughter, Carla Vigil Castle, granddaughter, Tania Martinez and parents, Carlos and Amelia Trujillo. She is survived by her children, Francisco Edmundo Vigil (Becky), Antonio Vigil (Dossy), Patrick Vigil (Celsa) and Lourdes Martinez, 13...
Nicolas "Nick" Pino Jr.
Nov 3, 2019
NICOLAS “NICK” PINO, JR., 75, of Santa Fe died November 3, 2019. He was born in Santa Fe to the late Jesusita Romero Pino and Nicolas “Nick” Pino, Sr. He was well-known and esteemed.
During the course of his life at 7’1”, he became a basketball legend at St. Michael’s High School in 1963. He then played basketball with the...
David Ruben Corriz
Nov 3, 2019
Obituary for David Corriz
David Corriz, 69, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019, with his beloved wife, Colleen, and family at his side. David is survived by his immediate family; son, David Jr. (Jackie), daughter, Anna, granddaughter, Angelina Giron; and his wife’s daughter’s Nancy (Andrew) and Khara (Paul), and granddaughters, Camille, Kayla, Cheyenne, and Isabella....
Eloy Valerio
Nov 2, 2019
Eloy O. Valerio, 90, of Talpa passed away on November 2, 2019. He was an educator for Taos Municipal Schools for over 31 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Andres and Jesusita Valerio along with 5 brothers and 3 sisters. He is survived by his loving wife Joanna of 68 years, children Glenda, Cathy, Max, 6 grandchildren...
Monique Marie (Aragon) Vigil
Nov 2, 2019
Monique Marie (Aragon) Vigil, 28, resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on November 2, 2019. She was born on June 20, 1991 to Cynthia Salazar.
She preceded in death by her grandparents; Ernesto C. Goke & Theresa G. Goke, uncle; Brian E. Goke and aunt; Veronica R. Goke.
She is survived by her mother; Cynthia Salazar, sister; Miquella,...
Tomasita Martinez
Nov 2, 2019
Tomasita Martinez, 79, of Talpa passed away on November 2, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Martinez, parents, Jose Refugio and Juanita Hernandez, sister, Socorro Hernandez, brothers, Gonzalo, Joe, Conrad and Humberto Hernandez. She is survived by her children, Toni Marie Clark (Michael), Bernice Sandoval, Tony Martinez (Demaris) and Felipe Martinez (Lupe), 7 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren,...
Kim Marie Larranaga
Nov 1, 2019
Kim Marie Larrañaga
Age 47, went home to our loving Father on November 1, 2019. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Kim was born on January 20, 1972 to Erlinda and Ramon Sedillo. She married Christopher Larrañaga on June 6, 1998. She was preceded in death by her loving parents Erlinda and Ramon, her in-laws Eloy and...
Anselma Arellano
Oct 30, 2019
Anselma Pacheco Arellano, 94, of Chamisal passed away on October 29, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonardo and Gregorita Lucero Pacheco, husband, Nelson Arellano, sister, Shonita Martinez, grandchildren, Natalie Vasquez, Sergio Marquez Jr., and Isaac Barela, sons in law, Allen Gleaser, Sergio Marquez and Leroy Visarraga and daughter in law, Yvonne Arellano. She is survived by...
Brian Glover
Oct 30, 2019
Brian Bruce Glover, 43, of Los Alamos, NM died unexpectedly on October 30th, 2019. He was born June 18th, 1976, in Deadwood, SD. He is the first child and only son of Terry and Kay Glover. Brian grew up in Sturgis, SD and was joined by five sisters, each of whom he loved dearly. Brian took being a big brother...
Richard Lopez
Oct 29, 2019
Richard Lopez was born in Wootton, Colorado. Richard passed away on October 29th, 2019 at Brookdale Assisted Living. He was 97 years old.
He is preceded in death by his wife; Minnie & his daughter; Sharon Jacoby, also by his grandsons; Phillip Jiron & Mario Jacoby.
He is survived by his daughter; Joyce Jimenez & son; Richard Lopez, son-in-law John...
Joseph H. Rosenbaum
Oct 29, 2019
Joseph Hirsch Rosenbaum Jr. known as Jay, and art dealer and gallery owner, died at his home in Sana Fe on October 29 after a long illness. He was 76.
Before settling in Santa Fe, he lived in Spain and Miami, often moving where his first cousin and closest friend Barbara L. Brown lived.
Mr. Rosenbaum was the owner of...
Freddie E. Herrera
Oct 27, 2019
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our father and mother, one right after the other. Freddie Herrera, born September 20, 1935, died October 27, 2019, and Erlinda Herrera, born October 5, 1935, died November 23, 2019.
Freddie and Erlinda are preceded in death by their son Peter and both of their parents. Our father is...
Donald Ortiz
Oct 25, 2019
Donald R Ortiz a lifelong resident of Nambe passed away peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Donald was preceded in death by his father Ramon A Ortiz. He was employed by the Pojoaque Pueblo Supermarket for 31 years. Donald was an extraordinary soul who touched many lives. His contagious laugh...
Grace Marie Olivas
Oct 24, 2019
Our dear “aunt,” “sister,” cousin and friend passed away suddenly but peacefully on Thursday, October 24th. Although Gracie will be greatly missed, we are comforted knowing that Gracie is now in the loving arms of Our Lord ….happy, healthy and with those she loved who have gone before her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Guadalupita...
Shantel Smith
Oct 24, 2019
Shantel Smith, 39 passed away on October 24, 2019, she was born on May 10, 1980 in Santa Fe, NM to Donna Montoya and Garry Smith.
She is preceded in death by her great grandma; Dulcinea Martinez great uncle; Florian Martinez, and Lawrence Carrillo.
She survived by her Grandma Gloria Montoya, parents; Donna Montoya & Gary Smith, sons; Estevan Smith,...
Dolores Tapia
Oct 24, 2019
Dolores Tapia, age 80 a previous resident of Hernandez, NM passed away in Santa Fe on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Dolores was born in Hernandez to Benita Archuleta on November 21, 1939. She lived at the Santa Fe Care Center for 34 years, where, she loved to watch the birds at the bird feeders directly outside her window. She was...
Abe Cardenas
Oct 22, 2019
Abe E. Cardenas, 88, of Questa passed away on October 22, 2019.
Abe proudly served in the US Army from 1950-1953 in the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed his job for the Questa Headstart and was the biggest fan of the Colorado Rockies.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Louisa Cardenas, parents, Willie and Celina Cardenas, twin...
Carlos A. Crespin
Oct 21, 2019
CARLOS AUGUSTINE CRESPIN
Carlos Augustine Crespin, 55, of Las Vegas, NM, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at his Las Vegas home. He was born June 15, 1964 in Las Vegas, the son of Pricilla and Arthur Crespin. On October 1, 1988 he and Elizabeth Apodaca were married in Las Vegas, NM. Carlos was preceded in death by...
