Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Mary Agnes Collins
May 3, 2019
MARY AGNES SEGURA COLLINS, MAY 13, 1936 – MAY 3 ,2019, A former resident of Pecos, NM, she went to be with the good Lord and her beloved husband Viley Quentin Collins, both were residents at Casa Real Nursing Home and they have always had their loving niece Dolores Martinez by their side, in the absence of their children. They...
Anna Marie Houser
May 3, 2019
ANNA MARIE HOUSER August 7, 1912 – May 3, 2019 Fidencia Anna Marie Chavez y Gallegos de Houser, the youngest of eight children of Juan de Dios Gallegos and Maria Marciala Chavez, was born in the year of New Mexico’s statehood. Anna’s father was well known in the region for his hospitality, vast knowledge of the southwest, and abilities as...
Richard Salazar
May 3, 2019
Richard Salazar On May 3, 2019, surrounded by his beloved wife of 41 years, Richard went home to be with our Lord. Richard was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Ubaldo Salazar, and now deceased Susie Casados Salazar. He was blessed to grow up with numerous brothers and sisters, and experienced what treasures a large family can provide one,...
Walter Allen
May 2, 2019
Father Walter Drew Allen, age 86 passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 2, 2019. His loving wife, Elaine was with him in their home in Taos, NM. Born in 1933 in Hearne, Texas, Fr. Walter resided in Houston, Texas, Vail, CO and Taos, NM. A graduate of the University of Houston, he went on to become a commercial...
Dezmin Amrine
May 2, 2019
Dezmin Justine Amrine, 29 of Taos NM, passed away on May 2, 2019. She was a beautiful loving, kind and selfless woman who touched so many lives. She loved so many people in a very special and powerful way.. Dezmin had a special gift for children and loved the work she did at McGlone Elementary School in Aurora Colorado. In...
Norma Cortez
May 1, 2019
Norma Cortez, of Eagle Nest New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on May 1, 2019. She was born in Clovis NM in 1930. She moved to Texas as a child and grew up in Lamasco. In 2003 she moved to Eagle Nest and spent many peaceful days surrounded by the beauty of the lake and the majesty of the...
Pete Milan
May 1, 2019
Pete Milan was born on October 17, 1932 in Gallup, New Mexico. He passed away suddenly on May 1, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
He was the eldest son of Mayor Salvador Milan and Veneranda (Bennie) Mirabal Milan. Our Uncle Pete spent his last days visiting his beloved city of Las Vegas, Nevada, with the bright lights and smokey lounges....
Sonya Vargas
Apr 30, 2019
Sonya Estrella Vargas, 37 of Taos, NM passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2019. She was employed at Rio Grande Ace Hardware. She is preceded in death by her sister, Brandie Nicole Trujillo, grandparents, Vicente J. Trujillo and Minnie Trujillo and uncle, Marvin Trujillo. She is survived by her son, David Vargas (and his father, Fabian) of Taos, NM, parents,...
Greg Pease
Apr 30, 2019
Greg Robert Pease passed away on April 30, 2019 in Taos, New Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Sue, son, Zac of Bellingham WA, twin brother, Marc (Suzanne) of Vashon Island WA, and Sue's children, Kristen and Mark Shelburg. Greg was born in 1950, to Margaret and Larry Pease in Seattle, Washington. He grew up on Queen Anne Hill...
Lucy Jenks
Apr 30, 2019
Lucy Jenks “Tia Lucy” – Born February 8, 1920, went home to be with God on April 30, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Delfinia Jenks, her sisters: Teresa Jenks, Lena Villa, Frances Vigil, and Irene Sanchez, and her brothers: Bobby, Frankie, and Albert Jenks. Lucy is survived by her sister Emma Savedra, many nieces,...
Craig G. Deforest
Apr 30, 2019
Craig DeForest, Santa Fe resident, died Tuesday evening after injury from a fall. Craig is known for his well-developed systems thinking and application particularly in business operations, great sense of humor and love of laughter, and deep philosophical and spiritual thought. He was a founder of the local Leadership Santa Fe and contributed to new business development initiatives. He lived...
Roger G. Larkin
Apr 29, 2019
Roger G. Larkin passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife and best friend of 33 years, Annette and his daughter Nicole at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Orthella Larkin and his brother Richard Larkin. He is survived by his daughter Nicole Salazar (Richie), grandchildren, Isaiah, Amari and Ezra; son James Pace...
Daniel J. Sanchez
Apr 29, 2019
Daniel J. Sanchez was born on October 4, 1977 to Daniel A. and Dinah Sanchez in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was the first born of three children. He is predeceased by his sister, DeAnna Sanchez, grandparents, Joe I. Sanchez, Celina Sanchez, A.L. Archuleta, Cora Archuleta, and an uncle, Everett Sanchez. He is survived by his wife, Miquela, children, Gianna...
Claudio Esquibel
Apr 29, 2019
Claude Esquibel passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 29, 2019. Claude served in the Airforce for over 6 years as a military police officer. He returned to Taos in 1966 and worked for the mine in Questa for several years. He then went to work for the Town of Taos and worked there for over 25 years...
Lola R. Sanchez
Apr 27, 2019
Lola R. Sanchez, 56, of Taos passed away sadly on April 27, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Lola was born to Joe M Rivera and Mary Esquibel in 1962. She was raised in Taos, NM with 1 sister and 2 brothers. Lola enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her mother and her husband, Fidencio Sanchez. Lola and Fidencio...
Rosina F. Sena
Apr 27, 2019
ROSINA F. SENA, 90, life long resident of Santa Fe, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 at her Santa Fe home. She was born November 26, 1928 in Santa Fe, the daughter of Josefita and Francisco Ortiz. She married Polo Sena on April 23, 1952 in Santa Fe. He preceded her in death in 2004 following 52 years of marriage....
Lorraine "Raine" Vigil
Apr 25, 2019
Lorraine A. Vigil, 54, passed on to the Lord on the evening of Thursday, April 25, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. She is preceded in death by her mother, Dolores H Vigil, Paternal grandparents Hilario and Antonia Vigil, Maternal grandparents Natalia and Norberto Herrera and Godparents Mary Louise and Rudy Rivera. At the age of 14 she was diagnosed...
Anthony Michael Hildebrand
Apr 25, 2019
Anthony "Bear" Michael Hildebrand, 35, of Taos, NM, was pronounced deceased Thursday, April 25, 2019. Anthony was born December 2, 1983 in Lubbock, TX. He is survived by his partner of 13 years, Diane Turnshek, his parents, Jack and Eileen Hildebrand, and brother, Robert, of Amarillo, Texas, his grandparents, John and Sue Hildebrand of Bedford, Texas, and Dick and Marianna...
Patricia Pimbley
Apr 25, 2019
Patricia Murray Pimbley was born August 27, 1923 to Russell and Gladys Riker in Trenton, NJ. She passed on April 25, 2019 in Los Alamos, NM. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and husband George H. Pimbley. She is survived by her three children, Robert, Robbin and Deborah. Patricia was a registered nurse and also enjoyed passing on...
Zion Seth Lalo Sandoval
Apr 23, 2019
Zion Seth Lalo Sandoval, age 15, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe went to be with our Lord on April 23, 2019. He was preceded in death by his great-grandfathers; Lalo de Herrera, Ivan Sandoval, Johnny Etheredge, and Leonard Tuner and great grandmothers Olympia Sandoval, Mary Lewis Etheredge, and Lee Esther Locke. He is survived by his parents father Benjamin...
