Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Ignacio Montoya
Apr 23, 2019
Ignacio “Nacho” Montoya, 76, of Taos passed away on April 23, 2019. Nacho loved Taos, his Catholic Faith, and his family. He was married for 58 years to Ernestine, his loving wife. He had a wonderful sense of adventure, loved to travel and try new things! He was a terrific father, who praised & encouraged his children in all their...
Donald James Gonzales
Apr 22, 2019
Donald J. Gonzales, Age 73 from San Ildefonso Pueblo passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Rose Gonzales and son Malcolm Gonzales. He is survived by his wife Claudia Ress, Step Daughters, Paloma Ress from Santa Fe, NM, Sabrina Ramirez and husband Isai from Austin, TX. Granddaughter Iris Gonzales, Grandson...
Ruben Mendoza Uranga
Apr 22, 2019
Ruben Mendoza 65, passed away on April 22, 2019. He was born on December 12, 1952 in Porvenir, Chihuahua Mexico to Esperanza Mendoza y Ruben Mendoza. Ruben married Rosa Mendoza on October 1979 in Santa Fe, NM. He is preceded in death by his father; Ruben Mendoza Sr., mother; Esperanza Uranga, brothers; Luis and Gamaniel Mendoza. He is survived by...
Martha Cluett
Apr 22, 2019
Martha McGranahan Cluett passed away April 21st, 2019 in Santa Fe, NM. She was born in Loveland, Colorado September 27th, 1961. A graduate of Houston School of Performing and Visual Arts and Rice University, Martha was known for her sense of humor and musical talent. An employee for Santa Fe Public Schools, she was a resource to countless teachers, ancillary...
Ruric O'Brien Mason Ii (O'Brien, Ob)
Apr 21, 2019
Ruric O’Brien Mason II (O’Brien, OB) February 14, 1953 ~ April 21, 2019 Ruric O’Brien Mason II passed away on April 21, 2019, at Powell Valley Hospital. He was 66. He was born February 14, 1953, at St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Ruric D. Mason and Barbara Eukel Mason. O’Brien graduated from Santa Fe High School...
Nathaniel A. Chavez
Apr 21, 2019
Nathaniel A. Chavez June 15, 1985 ~ April 21, 2019 Easter Sunday It is with profound sorrow that we submit to the will of Our Lord Jesus Christ’s calling of our son, Nathaniel from this earth to his heavenly home on Easter Sunday. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Richard Sandoval and Jose Cayetano & Virginia Chavez, his...
Amadeo R. Vigil
Apr 19, 2019
Amadeo R. Vigil, 90, of Taos passed away peacefully on April 19, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Amadeo was born in 1928 to Valentin and Elenor Vigil. He was raised in Taos New Mexico and attended Taos High School where he ran track and played baseball, during his spare time he also enjoyed working on cars. After graduation he...
Clydelle Lowry
Apr 19, 2019
Clydelle Lowry 90, resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on April 19, 2019 due to a stroke. She was born in Galveston, TX on February 26, 1929 to Marybelle Cummings and Clyde Cummings. She is preceded in death by her husband; Gaston Neil Lowry, sister; Denise Lowry, brother-in-law; L.B Lowry, sister; Kathrine Elrod and parents; Marybelle and Clyde Cummings....
Raymond Anaya
Apr 18, 2019
Dr. Raymond Anaya, DDS., 56 – A resident of Santa Fe passed away on April 18, 2019. He was born on September 20, 1962 in Santa Fe. He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Abel and Mary Anaya, Fidel and Fidelita Martinez. Mr. Anaya is survived by his parents: Bob and Marcella Anaya of Santa Fe; brothers: Rick Anaya...
Jose Mauricio Cordova
Apr 18, 2019
Jose Mauricio Cordova, 70, passed away April 18, 2019. He was born on 1948 to Joe and Casimira Cordova both preceded him in death, along with daughter, Renee Maes and sister, Flora Gallegos; brothers, Albert, Leroy and Juan Cordova. Jose retired from The Town of Vail. He loved telling jokes, fishing and had a great sense of humor. Jose was...
Eurcinia A. Espinoza
Apr 17, 2019
Eurcinia A. Espinoza, 97, of Cerro passed away on April 17, 2019. She is preceded in death by her son, Erasto Jaramillo, daughter, Mildred Archuleta, grandson, Roman Archuleta, parents, Horacio and Carolina Segura, brothers, Levi, Clodoveo and Abel Segura, son in-law, Marcos Ortiz. She is survived by her husband, Tony A. Espinoza, daughters, Betty Ortiz and Diana Jaramillo, 7 grandchildren,...
Eden Mills
Apr 17, 2019
Eden N Romero- Mills, 32 passed away suddenly on April 17, 2019. Eden is preceded in death by her grandparents, Patricio, and Beatrice Romero and Alberto Ortiz. She is survived by her loving Partner of 9 years Chevy Martinez, her loving children son Donald, daughter Jasmine, son Cameron, daughter Chevelle, and baby Chevy Jr. Her Parents, George and Fabiola (Faby)...
Flora Gallegos
Apr 17, 2019
Flora Gallegos, 80, passed away April 17, 2019. She was born in 1938 to Jose and Casimira Cordova both preceded her in death, along with husband, Manuel Gallegos; son, Robert Gallegos; brothers, Juan, Leroy, Albert and Mauricio Cordova. Flora lived for her grandchildren and giving to the unfortunate. She was a true educator for 28 plus years; teaching at Headstart...
Lorenzo Romero
Apr 13, 2019
Lorenzo Romero, age 68, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe passed away peacefully on April 13, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents Ambrosio and Lucy Romero, grandparents Isabel and Bennie Romero, nephew Robert J. Romero, long-time companion Roberta A. Romero and his sweet cat Pearl. He is survived by his daughters Vickie...
Patricia Sneesby
Apr 12, 2019
Patricia Anne Morford Sneesby lifelong resident of Santa Fe died on April 2, 2019. She was an active member of QUOTA International, Sangre de Cristo Christian Church, owner of Sangre de Cristo Custom Tile and nothing stopped her from being helpful to family and friends. Her creativity and artistic ability was evident in her cooking and in each custom hand...
Inez Martinez
Apr 12, 2019
Inez Martinez was called home to be with our lord on April 12,2019. He was born August 10, 1940 in Rio En Medio to Jesucita and Marcelino Martinez. He is proceeded in death by his parents and brother Antonio. He is survived by his wife Guadalupe, sons Chris(Jenny), Lorenzo. Grandchildren Amanda (Zack), Christian, Ishmael, Rudie, Joshua, Jeremy, and five great...
Cynthia Kirk Homire
Apr 12, 2019
Cynthia K. Homire died peacefully at home on April 12, 2019. She was born on Oct. 24, 1931 in Croton-on-the-Hudson, NY. She lived and worked in New Mexico since 1964 - first as a potter in Santa Fe, then as a poet in Taos. In the early 1950’s, she studied at Black Mountain College in North Carolina, where a legendary...
Ermelinda Garcia
Apr 12, 2019
Ermelinda Garcia, age 86, born on June 25, 1932 in Abiquiu, NM, joined our Lord on Friday, April 12, 2019. Ermelinda is survived by her husband of 65 years, Agustin Garcia also born in Abiquiu, NM, her 9 children, Rebecca, Gloria, Ursula, Atocha, Ernest, Cecilia, Adrian, Inez, and Andrea along with their respective spouses. In addition she has 13 grandchildren...
Martha Quintana
Apr 12, 2019
Martha Quintana, 82, resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on April 12, 2019. She is preceded in death by husband Luis Quintana and sons Jimmy and Louis Quintana The burial will be on June 7th, 3:00 pm. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Rivera Family Funeral Home 505-989-7032
Nora E. Ortega
Apr 11, 2019
Obituary - Nora E. Ortega Our beloved mother, Nora E. Ortega, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2019. Nora was born in Pena Blanca, NM, on October 25, 1940, and resided in Santa Fe for the last 58 years. Nora was preceded in death by her husband Joe A. Ortega; her father Cresenciano Romero (Chris Romero, Sr.), her mother...
