Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Melvin D. Skolnik
Nov 26, 2018
Melvin D. Skolnik, intrepid entrepreneur, passionate competitor and animal lover, died on November 26, 2018. He was 77 and a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, after having lived on both coasts for many years. Born and raised in Chicago, Mel received a law degree from Columbia University and undergraduate and master’s degrees in economics from the University of Michigan...
Betty G. Garcia
Nov 23, 2018
Betty G. Garcia (87) passed away peacefully on November 23, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born in Santa Fe and lived there most of her life. She worked at La Fonda as a Seamstress, and later provided child care for many years for many children. Betty was a very kind and compassionate person, and an attentive listener....
Rudy "Papo" Aldaz
Nov 23, 2018
Rudy “Papo” Aldaz, 68 – A resident of La Cienega, New Mexico passed away on November 23, 2018. He was born January 14, 1950 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to Isidro and Sarah Aldaz. He married Cecilia Aldaz in 1988 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Mr. Aldaz is preceded in death by his parents: Isidro and Sarah Aldaz; sisters: Ruth Duran...
John L. Gonzales
Nov 23, 2018
On November 23, 2018, John L. Gonzales passed away peacefully and returned home. He is preceded in death by his mother, Elvira Gonzales, father, Anastacio Santistevan, sisters, Anna Martinez, Edith Martinez, and Emerald Dolinger and niece, Tiffany Hopper. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Randie, daughters, Wanda MacCormack, Jan Quintana (Eli) and Alicia Fields (Brian Skinner), son,...
Juan M. Blea Sr.
Nov 23, 2018
Juan Blea, Sr., went home to Touchdown Jesus’ loving arms on November 23rd, 2018. Mr. Blea is survived by his daughters: Veronica Beatty (Fred) and Stephanie Blea; his son, Juan Blea Jr. (Cherelle); his Granddaughter, Francesca Beatty, his Grandson, Christopher Blea; his sisters: Rosa Marquez (Angel), Cordy Rivera (Leo), and Evelyn Archuleta (Rudy), and his longtime girlfriend, Sandra Roybal, and...
Manuel Rivera
Nov 22, 2018
Manuel Eligio Rivera, 91, a resident of Los Alamos passed away on November 22, 2018.
He was born December 10, 1927 to Ramonsita Gonzales. Mr. Rivera graduated from New Mexico Highlands University and started working for the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
He was an Elks member. He was also an avid skier and golfer and had a black belt in...
Sylvia Farber
Nov 22, 2018
OBITUARY FOR SYLVIA FARBER Sylvia Farber, daughter of Phillip and Sophie Galperin, died on November 22, 2018. She was 100 years old. Sylvia was born on July 26, 1918 in Philadelphia, PA. Sylvia is survived by her sons Steven Farber (Marguerite) of Santa Fe, New Mexico and Jeffrey Farber of Montpelier, Vermont. She is also survived by her six grandchildren...
Elsie Maria Cortez
Nov 22, 2018
Elsie Maria Cortez 95, formerly of Taos, NM passed away peacefully in Henderson, Nevada on November 22, 2018, where she resided with her daughter Jeanette and son in-law, David Trujillo. Elsie is preceded in death by her parents, Jose de la Luz and Elisa Velasquez, son Joseph Cortez, daughter in-law, Yolanda Velarde Cortez, baby daughter Jane Cortez, sisters, Lydia Lyle...
Antonio 'Tony' Esquibel
Nov 22, 2018
Antonio (Tony) P. Esquibel passed away peacefully November 22, 2018 after a lengthy illness at his home with family at his side. Tony wasa life long rancher, cattle order buyer, and was active in different state boards. He is preceeded by his parents: Eloisa and Hipolito; brothers: Gilbert, Hipolito Jr., Juan, Herculano, and Ramon (Brother Amedy); and sisters: Rose Esquibel,...
Emily H. Norris
Nov 22, 2018
Emily H. Norris, age 68, of Santa Fe passed away on the full moon, November 22, 2018, less than two months after she was diagnosed with a glioblastoma. She leaves behind two sisters, Vini Norris of Mesa, CO and Dedo Norris of St. Louis, MO; her partner, Patrick McGinn; her cat, NiWhi; and many devoted friends in the Santa Fe...
Edith Hill
Nov 21, 2018
Edith Jenkins Hill—April 30, 1922- November 21, 2018 Edith Jenkins Hill (96) passed away November 21st, the day before Thanksgiving. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and the center of the Hill Family. She was born in Rosario de Santa Fe, Argentina to George Jenkins and Carolyne Moroz Jenkins. Her father was British and built a thriving tea...
Edith Hill
Nov 21, 2018
Edith Jenkins Hill—April 30, 1922- November 21, 2018 Edith Jenkins Hill (96) passed away November 21st, the day before Thanksgiving. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and the center of the Hill Family. She was born in Rosario de Santa Fe, Argentina to George Jenkins and Carolyne Moroz Jenkins. Her father was British and built a thriving tea...
Richard C. Beare
Nov 20, 2018
Richard (Rick) C. Beare, 74 – A resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away November 20, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents: Harry and Regina Beare; brother, Henry (Butch) Beare; sister, Sharon Beare; sister-in-law, Rita Beare. Mr. Beare is survived by his wife, Judi Beare; son Rick Beare and wife Beverly; Billy and Cindy Beare; daughter,...
Patricia Lowery Kuhlhoff
Nov 20, 2018
Patricia Gail Lowrey Kuhlhoff November 10, 1944 – November 20, 2018 Patricia Gail Lowrey Kuhlhoff, age 74, passed away November 20, 2018 peacefully at her home. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Pat was the first of three children born to the late George Harrison and Patricia Altman (Young) Lowrey. Pat married the love of her life, the late Eugene A. Kuhlhoff...
Fredrick Joe Lopez
Nov 20, 2018
Fredrick Joe Lopez, 86, a resident of Cuyamungue passed away on November 20, 2018. Fredrick was born in Gilman, Colorado to Jose Inez and Eva Lopez on October 29, 1932. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Lopez; parents: Jose Inez and Eva Lopez; son, Andrew Lopez and daughter Isabel J. DeGeer. Fredrick retired from the United States...
Dean Laurence Gitter
Nov 20, 2018
Dean Laurence Gitter, 83, of Questa and formerly of Big Indian, New York, businessman, entrepreneur, musician, lover of life, graduate of Harvard Business School class of 1962, and active member of his community, passed away on November 20, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Lynn Gitter, children, Katherine, Avatar, and Alex, stepson, Andrew, and 7 grandchildren....
Leonard "Bone" Anthony Garcia, Sr.
Nov 20, 2018
Leonard “Bone”Anthony Garcia, Sr. 53 – A resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 due to complications after surgery. Leonard was born on January 27, 1965 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Ben and Joy Garcia. He married Stephanie G. Garcia in Santa Fe, New Mexico on September 3,...
George I. Duran
Nov 20, 2018
George I Duran, 70 entered into eternal peace on November 20, 2018. He was a fabulous and animated story teller that had the gift of laughter. When he was younger, George worked as an electrician but his true calling was helping people. He was a certified Peer Support Specialist and helped many people with mental health and substance abuse issues....
Rev Patrick J. Chavez
Nov 18, 2018
Rev. Patrick J. Chavez, 79 resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on November 18, 2018. He was born on November 11, 1939 in Santa Fe, NM to Octaviana Rael Chavez and Esequiel Chavez. He is preceded in death by his brother: Carlos Leroy Chavez, father: Esequiel Chavez and mother: Octaviana Chavez. Patrick is survived by his cousins: Evangeline Tapia...
Peter H. Montoya
Nov 18, 2018
Peter H. Montoya, 79 – Passed away in peace and surrounded in love on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Our beloved Pete was a devoted husband, brother, uncle, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed being outdoors, and loved visiting with family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Annie; brothers: Fred (Joan), Reuben and the mother...
