Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Sheri Wilson
Oct 7, 2019
On October 7, 2019, Sheri Le Wilson passed away after complications from a brief illness. She was 62 years old.
Sheri was a long-time member of the Taos community, living in Tres Piedras for many years. She spent the last two years in the Carson area with her pets. She was a devout animal lover, and adored her two dogs...
Virginia Martinez
Oct 6, 2019
Virginia Martinez, 88, of Canon passed away on October 06, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Tranquilino Vigil and Juanita Santistevan, husband, Adolpho, sons, Michael, Joseph, daughter-in-law, Peggy Romero Martinez, brothers-in-law, Margarito and Benito Martinez, and Richard Trujillo, sisters, Isabel (John) Abeyta, Viola (Henry) Romero, Lucia (daughter Frances) , Teresina (Dale) Gordon, Ruth (Frank Moya Sr.), Duane...
Roberta Montoya
Oct 5, 2019
Roberta M. Montoya (73) passed away October 5, 2019 following a courageous contest with cancer. Born and raised in Santa Fe, Roberta graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1964. Following high school, Roberta worked locally before moving to St. Paul, MN where she lived for many years. Upon returning to Santa Fe, Roberta worked at State Farm Insurance Co,...
Christopher Rodriguez
Oct 5, 2019
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, October, 16, 2019 at 10:00am at Cristo Rey Catholic Church (1120 Canyon Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87501).
Luis Medardo Garcia
Oct 4, 2019
Medardo Garcia, 75, a resident of Mesa de Poleo, passed away at his home on October 4, 2019, after a battle with heart disease.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Medardo Sr and Octabiana Garcia. Brothers; Mateo and Rudy Garcia.
Medardo is survived by a son; Wesley and his wife, Anita Trujillo, Center, Colorado.
Three grandsons; Eugene and...
Dorothy Pauline Olivas
Oct 3, 2019
Dorothy Pauline Olivas, 72 lifelong resident of Holman, NM and devoted lifelong catholic, went to be with our Lord and her beloved parents on October 3, 2019. She was born on September 22, 1947 in Platteville, Colorado to Nick & Viola Olivas.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Nick & Viola Olivas, siblings; Lorenzo, Willie, Florido Olivas &...
Daniel "Danny" Spallitta
Oct 1, 2019
Danny Spallitta, 47, went to be with the Lord and his grandmas on October 1, 2019. He had been sick for about a week and passed away with his parents by his side.
Danny was a friend to all who met him. He was mentally handicapped and gave his family and friends great joy. He had a smile and sparkling...
Bernie Cortez
Oct 1, 2019
Bernie Cortez, 84, of Taos went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edwardo and Maria Inez Cortez, sister, Cecilia Martinez, brother, Edwardo Cortez and granddaughter, Danielle Green. She is survived by her daughters, Loretta Lucero (Wayne) and Yolanda Salazar (Mike), son, Robert Cortez, sister, Annabelle Marquez, grandchildren, Eltin Lucero...
Manuel Quintana
Sep 30, 2019
Manuel Pedro Quintana, 34 resident Colorado, passed away on September 29, 2019. He was born in Santa Fe, NM.
He is preceded in death by his Grandfather; Pedro Quintana, Sister; Tovah Quintana,
Dad; Mike Martinez Sr.He is Survived by his mother; Karen Quintana, Father; Raymond Pino, Son; Nikko Quintana, Brothers; Paul Quintana & Michael Martinez Jr., Sister in law;...
Gerard Ruben Montoya
Sep 29, 2019
Jerry Montoya
November 21, 1957 - September 29, 2019
Jerry Montoya, 61, a life-long resident of Santa Fe, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, September 29, 2019. He was born to Benito and Dolores Montoya on November 21, 1957 and was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Ernesto and Antonia Montoya, maternal grandparents Luis and...
Bess Brooks
Sep 28, 2019
Bess Sample Osteen Brooks passed away on Saturday, September 28, at 99 years of age. She was born in El Dorado, AR, one of eight daughters. She lived in Santa Fe for eleven years prior to her passing. She is survived by one daughter, Susan Mercer, along with several nieces and nephews. She will be interred in El Dorado, AR...
Sophia Feldman
Sep 28, 2019
Sophia Rose Feldman, aged 15, of Los Alamos, unexpectedly passed away on September 28, 2019. She was with her parents at Los Alamos Medical Center, where staff worked assiduously to revive her – we cannot thank them enough for their valiant efforts.
Sophia was a bright and eloquent spirit in the world. As a student at Los Alamos High School,...
Jacqueline Lee Zucal
Sep 27, 2019
Jacqueline Lee Zucal, age 49, passed away peacefully Friday, September 27, 2019. She was born May 30, 1970, in Santa Fe New Mexico to James and Olga D. Zucal. She had one sister, Therese Zucal, and a brother, James Zucal.
Jacqueline attended Saint Michaels and Santa Fe High and went on to attend
The University of New Mexico, where...
Vicky Cordova
Sep 27, 2019
Vicky Cordova, 82, of Lama/Arroyo Hondo passed away on September 27, 2019. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Elizabeth Medina. She is survived by Abenancio “Abe” Cordova, children, Alejandro Cordova (Louise) and Jannette Gallup (Bob), son in-law, Roberto Medina, 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends.
Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, October 02, 2019 at...
Richard Angelos
Sep 27, 2019
Richard E. Angelos passed away peacefully on September 27, 2019 in Santa Fe, NM. He was a beloved father, grandfather, husband and friend. He was born to Nick S. Angelos, a Greek immigrant, and Marguerite Strout in Las Vegas, NV. He and his older brother, Robert “Sam” Angelos, were raised by an inclusive extended family of relatives.
Richard relocated to...
Lupe Alarid
Sep 24, 2019
Lupe Alarid, 101, of Santa Fe, passed away quietly on September 24, 2019. She was born on December 12, 1917 in Morenci, Arizona to Guadalupe and Jose Reza.
Lupe is preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Connie Martinez, Mary Duran, David Reza, and John Reza; first husband Isaac Valdez; second husband Paul Alarid; and beloved nephew Henry Reza.
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Isabel A. Garcia
Sep 23, 2019
Isabel A. Garcia resident of Santa Fe, NM, 93 passed away on the morning of September 23, 2019.
She was born on June 17, 1926 in the small town of San Pablo, New Mexico to Tomasita & Ciriano Atencio.
Isabel married James S. Garcia on August 3, 1946 in Raton, New Mexico.
She is preceded in death by her parents...
Frances M. Rodriguez
Sep 23, 2019
Visitation for Frances will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 from 5:00-7:00pm at Rivera Family Funeral Home's Kiva Chapel of Light, followed by a Rosary at 7:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 2:00pm at San Jose Church in La Cienega. Interment will follow the Mass in San Jose Cemetery.
Cynthia Gordhamer
Sep 23, 2019
On Monday, September 23, 2019 as the sun rose, Cynthia Gordhamer softly passed away in her beloved Taos home. She often said that there was no place in the world she would rather be.
Cynthia was born in Oklahoma City to Warren and Lucile Howell and had an older sister, Carol, whom she adored. Her family moved to Enid, Oklahoma...
