Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Juanita Andermann
Aug 5, 2019
Juanita Garcia Andermann, 95, went home to be with our Lord on August 5, 2019. Juanita was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, NM. She was kind and courageous, but most of all, completely dedicated to her husband of 73 years, James J. Andermann and her family, whom she loved deeply.
She is survived by her husband, James and...
Tila Provencio Shaya
Aug 4, 2019
Age 82, passed away peacefully August 4, 2019. Tila was born in 1936 in Anthony, NM/TX. She proudly claimed she was born on the NM side; however, this was subject to great debate at family gatherings. Tila was not only proud of her upbringing in Hatch, NM, but extremely proud of being a 1954 Graduate of Hatch Valley High, where...
James "Jimmy" Brito
Aug 4, 2019
James “Jimmy” Brito, 70, was called home by our heavenly Father on Sunday, August 4, 2019. He was born in Grants, NM on August 6, 1948 to “Flossie” C.D. Baca and Henry R. Brito.
James is preceded in death by his father, Henry Brito Sr.; mother, Florence C.D. Baca; brothers, Henry Brito Jr., Walter Brito, and Marty Brito; and sister,...
Mary Helen Gallegos
Aug 3, 2019
Mary Helen Gallegos, 77, went to our Lord and Savior peacefully on August 3, 2019. Mary was born on August 17, 1941 to Fedelino and Fedelina Armijo Salazar in Cerillos, NM. She was a fiercely devout and loving mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, neighbor, and friend and will be missed beyond measure and will remain in our hearts forever....
El Paso Shooting Victims
Aug 3, 2019
On Saturday, August 3, 2019, twenty people were killed and dozens more injured in a morning massacre at an El Paso, Texas, Walmart that was packed to back-to-school shoppers. As of this posting, the death toll has now risen to 22 dead. It is one of the deadiest mass shootings in U.S. history.
The ages of those killed and wounded...
Kenton Knorpp
Aug 2, 2019
Kenton Morris Knorpp, age 79, of Tulsa Oklahoma passed away in the mountains surrounding Eagle Nest, New Mexico, one of his favorite places to visit, on August 2, 2019. He was born on September 12, 1939 in Amarillo, Texas to Morris and Myrtle Knorpp.
Kenton was a gentle, kind and loving husband and father to his children and so...
Olga D. Zucal
Aug 1, 2019
Olga L Zucal, age 80, died peacefully Thursday, August 1, 2019, at home in Santa Fe, New México.She was born in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico to Platón López Rivera and Celia Chase Villa on March 18, 1939. While in high school, Olga was an active participant in extracurricular activities and excelled in sports: basketball, volleyball, and softball. She graduated from Eagle...
Frank F. Lucero
Aug 1, 2019
On Thursday August 1, 2019 our loving Dad, Grandpa, and great Grandpa Frank Lucero Sr., 84 of Santa Fe NM entered peacefully into the presence of our Lord in heaven. Frank was born to Carlos and Vicenta Lucero on August 22, 1934 in Lumberton, NM. The youngest of 6 children is the last to pass on to join his brother...
Juan I. Gonzales
Jul 31, 2019
July 31, 2019, our fun-loving and awesome Dad, Juan I. Gonzales (87 yrs) went to be with our Lord. He was preceded in death by his lovely wife of 58 years, Mary Alice (Chavez), grandson Juan Miguel Trujillo, parents Jose and Guadalupe Gonzales, brothers Gus, Tony and Nick. He is survived by his children Joanne Trujillo (Nick), Juliana Padilla (Ron),...
Michele Poling
Jul 31, 2019
Michele Mills Poling, age 71, passed away on July 31, 2019 in Los Alamos, New Mexico, where she has been a long time resident. She was born January 12, 1948 in Lorain, Ohio. Survived by mother, Betty Mills, of Sun City, Arizona. Father, William Mills, preceded her in death.
Michele was retired from the Los Alamos National Laboratory after working...
Patrick Jerome Montez
Jul 31, 2019
PATRICK JEROME MONTEZ
August 22, 1958 ~ July 31, 2019
Patrick “Pat” Montez, 60 was called home to heaven unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, July 31, 2019. Patrick was born, raised, and resided in his home in Santa Fe, NM until his passing. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rose Montez and Joe Eloy Montez.
Patrick worked for...
Les Templeton
Jul 31, 2019
Les E. Templeton, 59, of Los Alamos died July 31, 2019. Les was born on August 15, 1959 in Odessa, TX. to Gene and Dorothy Gene ("D.G") Templeton. Les was preceded in death by his father Gene and is survived by his mother D.G. and older brother Lance (Marian) Templeton of Alexandria LA, daughter Amber of Oklahoma City, son Bryce...
Peter Vigil
Jul 30, 2019
Peter R. Vigil, 63, of Taos passed away on July 30, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Rose Vigil, brother, Higino and twin brother, Paul Vigil, grandparents, Antonio and Maria Vigil and Ambrosio and Dolores Abeyta, great nieces, Ava Archuleta and Samara Alvarez. He is survived by his sisters and brothers, Julia Gonzales (Frank), Leo...
Patrick "Pat" Lopez
Jul 29, 2019
Patrick “Pat” Lopez, lifelong resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on July 29, 2019 at the age of 64. He was born on April 15, 1955 to Marie and Joseph Lopez, who precede him in death; along with his two brothers, Joe Lopez Jr. and Arthur Lopez; and his son, Justin Segura. He is survived by his wife, Monica...
Sema Schub
Jul 28, 2019
SEMA GREENBERG SCHUB
November 10, 1933 – July 28, 2019.
Sema Schub died on July 28 in Santa Fe after a tough-fought battle with Parkinson’s. Sema, called Simmy by much of her family, was born November 10, 1933 in Toledo, Ohio to Louis and Bessie Greenberg and was the youngest of five siblings. At 19, she moved to Washington,...
Arsenio Gallegos
Jul 26, 2019
Arsenio Elvires “Birdie” Gallegos Sr., 82, resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2019, at his home.
He was born in El Barranco, New Mexico, on April 20, 1937 to the late Donato and Prudencia Montoya Gallegos.
He is preceded in death by his parents Donato and Prudencia; siblings Lolo Gallegos, Eusebio Gallegos, Helena Gallegos...
William 'Bill' Schutz
Jul 25, 2019
William Joshua “Bill” Schutz Sr. passed away peacefully from natural causes on July 25, 2019 in his White Rock, New Mexico home at the age of 92.
Bill was born in Silver City, New Mexico on February 17, 1927 to parents Leo Sr. and Josephine Schutz and grew up in Santa Fe. He graduated from St. Michaels High School...
Teresa Weston
Jul 25, 2019
Teresa Margarita Montoya Weston passed away on Wednesday, July 25 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 91. Teresa was born to Emelia Montoya on February 8, 1928 and was the youngest of five girls. Teresa graduated from Taos High School then left to Chicago, Illinois to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse. After nursing school she...
Martha Ortiz
Jul 25, 2019
Martha G. Ortiz, 78, of Questa passed away on July 25, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Andalecio “Andy” Ortiz, daughter, Loretta Ortiz, sons, Robert and Danny Ortiz, parents, Lupe and Maria Quintana, brothers, Eluvino and Gene Quintana. She is survived by her son, Andy Ortiz (Rachel), many grandchildren, sisters and brothers, Ramona Archuleta (Faustin), Albert Quintana...
Patricio Ulibarri
Jul 24, 2019
Patricio Ulibarri beloved husband and father entered the Kingdom of Heaven on July 24, 2019.
Patricio is survived by his wife Angie Ulibarri and children Berna Rodriguez (Albert), Pat Ulibarri Jr., Isaac Ulibarri Sr., (Deanna), Rebecca Ulibarri (Archie), Allen Ulibarri (Victoria),Adrian Ulibarri.
Grandchildren Tino Martinez (Angel), Albert Rodriguez (Norma), Robert Rodriguez (Lisa), Eric Rodriguez, Stacey Ulibarri, Ivana Ulibarri, Isaac...
