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

Oct 21, 2019

Welcoming Corine (Cora) Ortiz Montoya, 84, Santa Fe Native, to Heavens on October 21, 2019, left a legacy of her love for God, husband, and family.  Cora inspired many to God just by her smile and faith.

Preceded in death by daughter; Georgia Lynn, brother; George Ortiz, parents, Max and Rufina Ortiz, mother and father-in-law; Marcos Montoya and Maria Luz...

Oct 19, 2019

Eleanor (Lulu) Valencia, age 53, of Pecos, NM, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 19, 2019. She was born on September 28, 1966 to Bartolo and Julia Valencia, who precede her in death, as does her sister Betty Valencia and brothers Floyd and Raymond Valencia of Pecos. She is survived by her only son Catalino Valencia and spouse Melinda; her...

Oct 19, 2019

Sophie Emma Hurtado age 85 was called to be with the Lord while surrounded with her family on Saturday October 19, 2019. Sophie was born and raised in Rio Chiquito NM. She is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Tony V. Hurtado. Parents Felipe and Felomena Trujillo; siblings Stella (Herman) Lucero, Dora (Nelson) Vigil, Bennie Trujillo and...

Oct 18, 2019

Jean Michael Fuselier began a new journey, unexpectedly on October 18, 2019.

Michael, as he was known to just about all, came running impatiently into this world in Asheville, NC on June 11, 1987. He must have been in a rush to meet his parent’s Robert (Bob) and Susie Fuselier and his big sister Jennifer.

Michael started his life of...

Oct 18, 2019

Jan Sander, a long-time resident of White Rock, passed away on October 18, 2019, of cancer.

She was born Janet Lee Blohm in Chicago in 1942, but soon thereafter resided in Des Plaines, Illinois. Jan met her future husband, Oscar Sander, there playing “Kick the Can” in the street that separated their childhood homes. They dated in high school, enjoyed...

Oct 17, 2019

Robin Fe Samelson, 65 resident of Santa Fe, passed away on October 17, 2019 due to heart failure. She was born on December 7, 1953 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Marilyn and Abe Samelson.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Marilyn & Abe Samelson and brother; Chuck Samelson.

She is survived by her sisters; Michele Samelson and Lori Neumann.

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Oct 17, 2019

Samuel was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Fernanda Martinez, six brothers, Felix, Valdemar, Johnnie, Manny, Everado Ulibarri and Eugene Bustos. He leaves behind two sons, Samuel Jr. and Joseph. Two sisters Virginia and Julie, six brothers, Hernando, Moses, Danny, Larry, Harry, and Mario. Many nepews, neices, friends and relatives. Special friend Esther whom was there for him...

Oct 17, 2019

Salomon Lara, 69, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on October 17, 2019 in Albuquerque NM, at Presbyterian hospital at 3:37p of health complications.

He is proceeded in death by his mother Guadalupe Lara Franco and his father Ignacio Lara and other siblings.  He is survived by his wife of 44years, Guadalupe Lara and his sons: Luis and wife Cecil Lara...

Oct 16, 2019

Sarah L. Martinez

Sarah L. Martinez, 59, a lifelong resident of Velarde was called home to Heaven on October 16, 2019.  Sarah was born December 1, 1959 to George and Cleotilde (Cleo) Martinez. She was preceded in death by her father, George, her sisters Patricia, Jean and Mary Ann, and a brother Earl. It brings us peace knowing that they...

Oct 15, 2019

A Rosary will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 7:00pm at Rivera Family Funeral Home Kiva Chapel of Light located at 417 Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505.

The Mass will be on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 11:00am at San Isidro Catholic Church (Small Church) located at 3552 Agua Fria St, Santa Fe, NM 87507.

Oct 15, 2019

Mary Helen Fierro Klare passed away with her family by her side on October 15, 2019 in Los Alamos, NM. Mary Helen was a gentle soul, beautiful wife and mother, amazing musician, and friend. Born in El Paso, Mary Helen was raised by her loving parents, Jose and Aurora Fierro. Among her many achievements, Mary Helen was valedictorian of her...

Oct 13, 2019

Oct 12, 2019

Carlos A. Kellogg, age 82, passed away on October 12, 2019. He was born on May 15, 1937. His Parents were Bessie M. and George Kellogg.

He is survived by his Wife Grace Dominick Kellogg. He leaves behind Daughter Karla Kellogg, Son Chuck Kellogg, Granddaughters Maria and Paulina Wilson and Grandson Austin Kellogg.

Carlos retired from PNM and served as...

Oct 11, 2019

A Burial will be held on Friday, October 18, 2019  at Santa Fe Memorial Gardens.

Oct 10, 2019

Daisy M. Soliz, age 54, has passed away on October 10, 2019. She was born in Clovis, NM to Mother Teresa Soliz.

She is preceded in death by her Dad, Santos Soliz, Brother Don Soliz and Niece Jennifer Soliz.

She is survived by her Mother, Teresa Soliz, Brothers Amador Soliz, Rene Soliz (Paula Sanchez), Amado Soliz, Albert Soliz (Renee Gallegos),...

Oct 9, 2019

Mariano Ortega passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at the age of 92. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Pita Ortega, father, Anastacio Ortega, his mother, Augustina (Gurule) Ortega, and his brothers: Henry, Edward (Dado), Ruben and Joe Ortega, and two grandchildren Marc Vigil and Michelle Ortega. Mariano is survived by his loving children Marian, Gloria...

Oct 9, 2019

Margaret Elaine Lujan, age 59 passed away on October 9th, 2019.  She was born in Canjilon, NM on May 6, 1960 to Eufamia and Fernando Montaño.

She was preceded in death by her parents Eufamia and Fernando Montaño, her brothers Bennie Montaño & Raul Montaño, her son Charlie Lujan, & her niece Melissa Ayala.

She loved NM Spanish music, word...

Oct 9, 2019

Oct 8, 2019

Oct 8, 2019

Stephen Bornman was taken from us suddenly on October 8th doing what he loved, working in his yard. Stephen was born Sept 10, 1946 in Santa Fe, NM to Ann Bornman (Rael). He grew up on W. San Francisco St. and later Hopewell St. He graduated from Santa Fe, High in 1964. After a short time with the Highway Dept....