Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Arturo " Dennis" Montoya
Feb 17, 2019
Arturo “Dennis” Montoya, age 61, passed away on February 17, 2019, at home, in El Prado, New Mexico. He is survived by his parents, Arturo and Eufracia Montoya, of El Prado, sister, Michelle Montoya Kozel (Kevin) and nephew Nick Kozel. In addition, he leaves behind many relatives and friends, from both the Taos area, and from the many places he...
Lesley North
Feb 17, 2019
Lesley North passed peacefully at home on February 17, 2019 from atrial fibrillation and a series of ischemic strokes. She struggled bravely to heal in hospital for more than three months. Born on February 11, 1948 in Santa Cruz, California, she has been a resident of Santa Fe for more than thirty years. Her business, Authoritative Word, offered editing services...
Katharine Bozena (Grathwol) Costa
Feb 15, 2019
KATHARINE BOZENA COSTA (GRATHWOL) Costa (Grathwol), Katharine Bozena, 85, died peacefully, February 15, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with one of her many beloved godchildren, her niece Colleen Grathwol, by her side. She was born on July 28, 1933, in Perham, Minnesota. She is preceded in death by ex-husband Alfredo Costa, parents John and Bozena Grathwol, brothers James and John...
Eliria Chacon
Feb 14, 2019
Eliria Chacon, 89, of Llano passed away on February 14, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe H. Chacon, daughters, Carmen Sanchez and Lucy Chacon and son, Joe F. Chacon. She is survived by her children, Florence Conejo of (Denver, CO), Judith Sanchez (Larry) of Tucson, AZ, Eloisa Torrez of Denver, CO, Phillip Chacon of Elko, NV,...
Antonio "Toneyy"Julian Lopez Jr
Feb 14, 2019
Antonio “Toneyy” Julian Lopez , Jr. 19, a resident of Rio Rancho formally of Santa Fe passed away February 14, 2019. He is preceded in death by his Maternal Grandfather Julian Vigil Jr.; Paternal Grandfather Ted A. Lopez; Great Grandparents; Bences and Corina Maestas, Ted M. and Josephine Lopez. He is survived by his loving Father; Antonio Lopez (Amanda); loving...
Viley Quentin Collins
Feb 13, 2019
Viley Quentin Collins, September 27, 1935 ~ February 13, 2019 Former Texas resident Viley Quentin Collins went to be with the good Lord on February 13, 2019 in his room at Casa Real Nursing Home in Santa Fe, New Mexico with his loving niece Dolores Martinez by his side. On March 3, 1957 he married the love of his life...
Kiela Hari Sunshine Gwin
Feb 12, 2019
Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, February 17, 2019 Kiva Chapel of Light located at 417 East Rodeo Road Santa Fe, NM 87505
Martin A. Ott
Feb 11, 2019
Martin A. Ott, 80, passed away at his home in White Rock on February 11, 2019. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and retired employee of Los Alamos National Laboratory after 33 years of service. He was a second degree black belt in Taekwondo, a woodworker, and loved to ride his Harley. Martin is survived by his loving wife of...
Rafael Ortiz Jr.
Feb 10, 2019
RAFAEL (RALPH) G. ORTIZ, JR. March 12, 1930-February 10, 2019 Rafael (Ralph) Ortiz, Jr, 88, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, NM, went to his eternal rest on Sunday, February 10 while eating breakfast with his wife and son. Welcoming him to the breakfast table in Heaven are his parents, Rafael Sr. and Ruby Ortiz; granddaughter Josette Vigil, and sisters...
Dolores Vigil
Feb 10, 2019
Dolores C. Vigil, 77 – A lifelong resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on February 10, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents: Manuel and Josefita Sandoval; husband, Ike T. Vigil, grandson, Julian Raymond Rael-Vigil; sister, Virigina Serna. She is survived by her son, Isaac Vigil, daughter: Gloria Vigil (Sam), Flora Roybal (Tacho) and JoAnn Vigil (Kip);...
Gloria J. Catanach
Feb 8, 2019
GLORIA J. CATANACH. Gloria Catanach, born February 07, 1933, of Santa Fe was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 08, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband Jimmy, son Ronald, grandson Pactrick Catanach, parents Delifido and Apolonita Gurule, her sister Virginia and brother-in-law Boyd Pruitt, and sister-in-law Phyllis Gurule. She is...
Priscilla Gutierrez
Feb 7, 2019
Priscilla Gutierrez, 83, a resident of Ojo Caliente, passed away peacefully with her family and friends by her side on Thursday, February 7, 2019. Priscilla will be lovingly remembered for her beautiful personality, infectious smile, and true compassion for every person she met. Priscilla was preceded in death by her parents, Urban and Rosita Gutierrez; brothers, Rosenaldo Gutierrez and Tony...
Larry Baca
Feb 7, 2019
Larry Baca was born the youngest of six boys on July 24, 1956 in Albuquerque New Mexico to Blas Benedicto and Reyna Anna Baca (nee Salazar). Growing up in Los Alamos New Mexico, he graduated from Los Alamos High School, class of 1974, as a Hilltopper star athlete in football, baseball, track, wrestling, and basketball and remained a multisport advocate...
Frances R. Martinez
Feb 6, 2019
Frances R. Martinez, 86 – A resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away February 6, 2019 following a brief illness. She was born October 4, 1932 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Lita and Jacob Gallegos. Frances was married to Gilbert E. Martinez on June 9, 1951 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She is preceded in death by her...
Rosenda "Rose" Rivera
Feb 4, 2019
Rosenda (Rose) Rivera aged 103, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2019, in Santa Fe, New Mexico where she lived for the past two years with her daughter, Marie and son-in-law Emilio Sanchez. Rosenda was born on January 3, 1916, in Amalia, New Mexico to the late Adolpho Gallegos and Beatrice (Cardenas) Gallegos. She married Ambrocio Rivera, son of Julian...
Gloria T. Ortega
Feb 4, 2019
Gloria Ortega- age 68 Santa Fe was called home suddenly by our Lord on February 4, 2019. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Paul Ortega, parents Fidel Sr. and Elvira Trujillo, brother Fidel Trujillo Jr. She is survived by her sister Lorraine Benavidez and sister in law Virginia Trujillo and her six adoring sons; Robert Ortega (Angela),...
Linda Nelson
Feb 3, 2019
Linda (Kilby) Nelson age 79, resident of Angel Fire, NM passed away peacefully on February 3, 2019. Linda was born in Reading, England to the late Leonard & Edith (Andrews) Kilby. Her siblings are Joy O’Loughlin (sister) and the late Keren Kilby (brother). She is preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Nelson whom was the love of her life....
Esteban O. Herrera
Feb 3, 2019
Steve O. Herrera age 70, resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away Sunday February 3, 2019. Welcoming him into Heaven are his parents Arturo and Tomasita Herrera; brothers Freddie and Donald Herrera; sisters Norma and Debbie Herrera and beloved cat Booka. Steve is survived by his wife Patricia Herrera; Son Stephen Thomas Herrera (Velma), grandsons Matthew Thomas Delgadillo and Aram...
James Duran
Feb 2, 2019
James Santiago Duran, 91, of Taos passed away on February 02, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Serapio and Bertha Duran, siblings, Lalo Duran, Viola Barela, Louie Duran, Josie Martinez, Rosie Tollardo and Serapio Duran Jr., sons in law, Stephen Halmstad, Mark Kyllo and Loren Anaya Jr. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Consuelo...
Tuktak Tohama
Feb 2, 2019
Tuktak O. Tohama, 79, Mr. Tohama crossed over February 2, 2019. Tuk was a storyteller, a writer, and a local sage. Through his many sweat lodges, he offered prayers, blessings, and comfort for locals and visitors alike. During his stay at Taos Living Center, he provided help, comfort, and humor to both residents and staff. We will remember his motto,...
