Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Glenda O'Keefe
Jun 4, 2019
Glenda O’Keefe passed away on June 4, 2019, after a brief illness. The daughter of Helmuth and Wynona Quebe, Glenda was born on August 7, 1949, in Plainview, Texas. After graduating from Texas Tech University with a degree in education she followed her sister, Myra, to Santa Fe and had called it home for over forty-five years. She taught math...
Anita Marlene Lujan
Jun 3, 2019
Anita “Marlene” Lujan, 65, of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on June 3, 2019. She is preceded in death by her son Carl “Frosty” Lujan, and grandsons Jacob and Joseph. She is survived by her mother Irene Garcia, daughter Gwen Gurule (James), and grandchildren Colleen, Jimmy, James, Isaac and Marcelle. A Rosary will be recited at 8:15 pm on Wednesday,...
Amy Rodriquez
Jun 3, 2019
Amy Rodriquez, 53, of Ojo Caliente passed away on June 3rd, 2019. She is preceded in death by her daughter Amanda Sanchez, parents Diego and RoseMary Garcia; brothers Genaro and Julian Garcia. She is survived by her daughter Steffanie Sandoval, granddaughters Loryn and Kayli Sandoval all of Abiquiu. She is also survived by her sisters Emmalee Garcia of Ojo Caliente,...
Frank Dickson
Jun 2, 2019
Frank P. Dickson Jr. was born in Temple, Texas on May 7, 1942, to Virginia Denson Dickson and Frank Preuitt Dickson Sr. He succumbed to Lewy Body Dementia on June 2, 2019. Frank graduated from Corsicana High School in Corsicana, Texas, in 1960. The summer after graduation, he met his wife, Elinor Misfeldt of Butte, Montana, at Fishing Bridge in...
Robert Sandoval
Jun 2, 2019
Robert Luis Sandoval was born on January 19, 1928 in Taos NM. He was preceded in death by Dominga Sandoval Trujillo, Elizardo Trujillo, Samuel Trujillo, Isabel Johnson, Margarito Trujillo and Robert Leroy Sandoval, his son. He served in the United States Air Force and the New Mexico National Guard. He Graduated from Highlands University with a Bachelors in Business Administration....
Dale Bertola
May 30, 2019
Dale Bertola was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Thursday, May 17th, 1962 and went to be with Our Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 30th, 2019, surrounded by his loving family after a two-and-a-half year battle with cancer. Dale was a loving son; devoted father; and fun grandfather, uncle and good friend to many. Dale worked in the grocery...
David Gard
May 30, 2019
David Melcher Gard, a longtime resident of New Mexico passed on May 30, 2019 at the age of 80 at his beloved home in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico Dave was born in Barberton, Ohio in 1938 to Leavitt and Mary Helen Gard. He graduated from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, and served in the U.S. Army, as a Tank Commander...
Rosemary Garcia
May 30, 2019
RoseMary Garcia 81, life time resident of Ojo Caliente passed away on May 30, 2019. She was born on August 18, 1937 in Coyote, New Mexico. Her parents are Lazaro and Adelia Romero. RoseMary was preceded in death by her spouse, Diego “Willie” Garcia; daughter, Amy Rodriquez; sons, Genaro Garcia and Julian Garcia: Parents, Lazaro Romero and Adelia Romero; and...
Joseph Sena
May 30, 2019
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Joseph, Leandro Sena, Joseph was 75 years old. He was raised in Santa Fe and Los Alamos. Joseph was a musician and performed at various places of entertainment. He retired from the City Schools. He is preceded in death by his parents; Leandro Sena, Susie and Bill Williams,...
Barbara Sturdevant
May 29, 2019
Barbara F. Sturdevant, 90, of Vernonia, Oregon, passed away on Wednesday, May 29th, 2019. Barbara was born in Roundup, Montana on October 24th, 1928, to Della and Hallowell Clement. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ralph H. Sturdevant, her brother James Clement and her sisters Sue and Joan Clement. Barbara is survived by her sons Reese...
Casemiro Montoya
May 29, 2019
Casimero (Casey) Patricio Montoya, 66, passed away on Wednesday 29th of May at Presbyterian Rust Hospital, in Rio Rancho, NM. He was born on Oct 8, 1952 in Jaroso, Colorado to Abel Montoya and Euphrosina Arellano Montoya Casimero (Casey) grew up in Truchas and Questa New Mexico. He graduated from Questa High School in Questa, New Mexico in 1971. After...
Robert Orlando Perea
May 28, 2019
Robert O. Perea, 78, went home to be with Our Lord on May 28th, 2019. He was brought into the world by his maternal grandmother in Capulin, New Mexico on May 14th, 1941. He became engaged to his wife, Rita Arguello, in 1964, then immediately left to serve in the US Army 505 Military Intelligence Group during the Vietnam War....
Dora F. Martinez
May 27, 2019
Dora (Dorelia) Francisquita Martinez Dora Francisquita Martinez, 86, born in La Villita (near Alcalde), NM. Beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. Went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ on May 27, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eugenio and Lauriana Martinez; brothers, Joe, Adelaido, and Floyd; sister, Gaby Villarael; and father of their children, Lorenzo R. Lucero...
Charles Anthony Ortiz
May 26, 2019
Charles Anthony Ortiz (Charlie) born August 24, 1957, went home to his Lord on May 26, 2019. He is preceded in death by his mother; Helen and sister; Eva. He is survived by his father; Benny Ortiz (Mary), brothers; Ben (Nancy), John (Geneva), sister; Johanna (Cindie), his love Joanne Anaya, best friends; Louie Noedel and Fred Baca. A Rosary will...
Emma Trujillo
May 26, 2019
EMMA J. TRUJILLO, 95, a resident of Chimayo, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 26, 2019. Mrs. Trujillo was preceded in death by her husband, Santiago P. Trujillo of 56 years; parents, Pablita and Ramon Jaramillo; sons, Jimmy (Perry), Abenansio, and Luis (Jerry) Trujillo; grandson, Darrell R. Trujillo; brothers, Tony, Efren, and Floyd Jaramillo; sisters, Lorencita Baca, Ermelinda...
Aurora Sanchez
May 26, 2019
Aurora Francisca Cardenas Sanchez, age 87, of Arroyo Seco, NM passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is the beloved wife of the late Doroteo Sanchez and daughter of the late Francisco and Josefita Cardenas. She is preceded in death by her children, David “Turkey” Sanchez, Reynaldo Sanchez and “Baby” Sanchez. She is...
Geron James Spray
May 25, 2019
Jim Spray: September 10, 1940 - May 24, 2019 Jim Spray (Geron James Spray I) passed away in his sleep on Friday, May 24, surrounded by loved ones, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was 78. Jim was a devoted father, grandfather, husband, brother, and friend. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched,...
Robert Paul Gallegos
May 25, 2019
Our beloved Robbie was tragically taken from this world on the night of Friday, May 24th, 2019. He was 35 years old. His girlfriend, Kristina Martinez, passed away with him at the time of his death. Growing up, Robbie loved going fishing at Storrie Lake with his grandparents and sister. He also loved playing baseball and was an amazing pitcher....
