Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Edythe Anderson
May 25, 2019
Edythe Louise Anderson Taos, NM Edy Anderson died unexpectedly and peacefully of natural causes on May 25, 2019 at the age of 85. She is preceded in death by Richard Wiard her son, Leslie Wiard (daughter in-law), and Keri and Amy Wiard (granddaughters). She is survived by her husband Dr. Charlie Anderson, children Barb, Tom, Rob, Ted Wiard, and Chauncey,...
Lawrence Cortez
May 25, 2019
Lorenzo “Tiny” Cortez, 58 years old from Ranchos De Taos, NM, passed away unexpectedly as a result of a motorcycle accident on Saturday, May 25, 2019 in Red River, NM. He is preceded in death by his father, Leroy Cortez. His maternal grandmother, Placida Cardenas, paternal grandparents Amarante and Jessie Cortez. He is survived by his loving Mother, Fabiola Cortez,...
Kristina Marie Martinez
May 25, 2019
KRISTINA MARIE MARTINEZ KRISTINA MARIE MARTINEZ-HEAVEN HAS GAINED YET ANOTHER ANGEL. She was born in Santa Fe on September 1, 1986, the daughter of Jose B. and Balvina M. Martinez. Kris attended Gonzales Elementary, Alameda Jr. High, and graduated from Capital High School. At the tender age of 33 Kris was called home to Heaven from injuries sustained in an...
Harry Sanchez
May 24, 2019
Harry Melvin Sanchez 70, of La Puente, NM passed away peacefully on May 24th, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents Jose Ruben Sanchez and Maria Piedad Atencio, in-law's Juisto and Lile Morfin, brother Guillermo ( Willie) Sanchez, sisters Frances Lovato, Teresa Morris and Rose Trujillo. Harry is survived by...
Barbara Medina
May 24, 2019
BARBARA ANN MEDINA Barbara Ann Medina was born (9/2/1935 - 5/24/2019) in Campobello, South Carolina to Lilly Christopher-Neves; nurtured and loved by her grandparents, Dovie and Murphy Newton Christopher, along with many adoring family members. Barbara's passion was always to help, serve, reach out and care for others. She moved to New Mexico after college to serve as a missionary....
Ron Kalom
May 23, 2019
Ron Kalom died peacefully after a long illness on May 23, 2019, at the age of 85. He is survived by his loving wife Carolyn, daughters, Noelle, and Naomi (Benjie), grandchildren Orion and Chelan. He is also remembered and loved by many lifelong friends, and the people he helped and served over the years. Ron was a compassionate man who...
Kristin Sweeney
May 23, 2019
Kristin Silva Sweeney, 59, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019, surrounded by and in the arms of her loving family. Kris was a vivacious and powerful force; welcoming, magnetic, and inspiring. She loved classic rock, dancing, drawing, crosswords, big parties in her backyard, making DIY monstrosities, and most of all, spending time with and loving her family....
Frances Klein
May 23, 2019
Frances Kathryn Klein née Popolizio passed peacefully May 23, 2019 at her son’s home in White Rock, NM. She suffered for decades from the many complications that accompany Parkinson’s Disease. She joins her husband, Milton Henry Klein. Frances was born on May 3, 1926, in Clifton, New Jersey to Jane Elizabeth Popolizio née Woodcock and Thomas Anthony "Tommaso Antonio" Popolizio....
Molly Ann Schutz
May 20, 2019
Molly Schutz, 69, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 20th surrounded by her loving family and friends. Molly was born in Perryton, Texas on August 22nd, 1949. She was proceeded in death by her parents Joy and Violet Hergert. Molly is survived by her husband David Schutz, her son Dax (Amber), step daughters Lysa (Mariah and Adrianna), Nicole...
Frutoso Vialpando
May 20, 2019
Frutoso “Fritz” Vialpando, 97, of Questa passed away on May 20, 2019, in Arvada, Colorado. He is preceded in death by his wife, Elva Vialpando, daughter, Marcella Cisneros, grandchildren Veto, and Fritz II Vialpando. He is survived by his children, Fritz Vialpando (Irene), Lydia Rodriguez (Ruben), Gloria Vialpando, Dorothy Wright (Bobby Jack), Richard Vialpando (Florine) , John Vialpando (Rose), numerous...
Burton Krohn
May 20, 2019
Burton Jay Krohn, long-time resident of Los Alamos, passed away on May 20, 2019, after fighting a brave, two-year battle against renal cancer. He was 78. Burton was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Herbert Krohn and Lorna Kraus Krohn,
Burton was born in St. Louis, MO, in 1941. At age 10 he moved with his family to...
Teodora Mondragon
May 19, 2019
Teodora A. Mondragon, 90, of Taos, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully May 19, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rudolfo and Juanita Anglada, daughter, Helen Giordano, unborn granddaughter, Michelle, brothers, Toribio Anglada and Aniceto Anglada and sister, Orlinda Mares. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Jose Mondragon Sr., children,...
Avelio Gonzales
May 18, 2019
Avelio F. Gonzales, 65, of El Prado passed away on May 18, 2019. He worked at Point S Tires formerly Big O for many years. He loved fishing and his Broncos. He is preceded in death by his parents, Facundo and Emma Gonzales, daughter, Valerie Padilla, son, Abe Padilla, in-laws, Jose and Rose Cintas, brothers in law, Larry Cintas and...
Kevin Hare
May 18, 2019
Kevin Eugene Hare was born on May 5, 1961 and went into the arms of his parents on May 18, 2019.
Kevin had a love for the Green Bay Packers, the keyboards, music, live bands and everyone around him.
He always gave and cared for others first and always made an impassioned effort to try and make you laugh whether...
Abel Vigil
May 18, 2019
Abel R. Vigil, age 88 of Santa Fe, passed away on May 18, 2019. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Pauline G. Vigil; Parents, Preciliano and Anastacia R. Vigil; Brothers Eloy Vigil, Valentin Vigil, Ike T. Vigil (Dolores) and Juan Vigil (Mena); Brother-in-law, Henry Dominick; and Sister -in-law Priscilla Vigil. Abel is survived by sons, Patrick Vigil...
Kathleen Mcree
May 17, 2019
Kathleen McRee
August 12, 1939 ~ May 17, 2019
Kathy passed away at age 79 on Friday; May 17, 2019 at her home in Santa Fe, NM. She did it on her terms surrounded by love and care. She is survived by her daughter: Amy, her son: Russell, her beloved grandsons: Lars & Anders, her sister: Sharon, and loving...
Theodore "Ted" Michael Herrera
May 15, 2019
Theodore “Ted” Michael Herrera 64 resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on May 15, 2019. He was born on February 6, 1955 in Taos, NM to Lillian Suazo and Alex G. Herrera and married Karen E. Herrera on November 7, 1987 in Santa Fe, NM. He is preceded in death by his mother; Lillian (Suazo) Herrera, father; Alex G....
Roger Neil Lerman
May 13, 2019
Roger Lerman, 70, a righteous man, suffered fatal injuries from a backhoe accident May 13, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents Jacob and Jeanne Lerman, his dear Aunt Lo, beloved older brother Marty, close childhood friends Danny Raven and Alan Shapiro. A devoted and loving husband and father, Roger is survived by his wife of 30 years...
William David Wright
May 13, 2019
William David Wright William David Wright, 71, went home to be with the Lord on May 13, 2019. He was born on April 11, 1948 to Willie and Ramona Wright. David was born in Madrid and grew up in Santa Fe. David was proud to serve his country as a veteran of the Vietnam War, he enlisted in the US...
Benjamin "Benny" Deherrera
May 11, 2019
Benjamin “Benny” DeHerrera passed away peacefully on May 11, 2019. He was born August 9, 1946 to Jose Enrique DeHerrera and Maria Ester Armijo DeHerrera in Las Vegas, NM. He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Beatriz and Annabella DeHerrera, brother Jose Enrique DeHerrera Jr., and grandsons Carlos Baca and Braden Albert Herrera. He is survived by his...
