Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico

Nov 18, 2018

Tiffany Dawn Jones, 42, of Valdez, NM passed away after a long illness on November 18, 2018. She graduated from Cimarron High School. She attended nursing school in Trinidad, CO. Tiff was a loving mother and daughter. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Hermie and Norma Jones, Eldon and Vula Hogan. She is survived by her daughter, Ashton...

Nov 16, 2018

Norman Romero, 58, of Ranchos de Taos passed away unexpectedly on November 16, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father, Marvin Romero, grandparents, Benito and Adelina Romero and Samuel and Carmen Herrera. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Romero, mother, Lorraine Romero, sisters, Evelin Moore (Jim) and Irene Romero-Sena (Arturo), in laws, Julian and Eloida Romero, sisters...

Nov 16, 2018

Nov 15, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Rita Jean Randolph-Mortensen at the age of 64 on November 15th, 2018. Born November 28th, 1953 in Elkhart, Kansas. At a young age Rita moved to Los Alamos, NM where she attended Los Alamos public schools and was involved with the 4H Club, various sports, and cheerleading....

Nov 15, 2018

Amos D. Trujillo, 45, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on November 15, 2018. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Julia Trujillo, aunts and uncles, other family members. He is survived by his mother, Fabiola Trujillo, wife, Trish Trujillo, daughter, Jaeden Trujillo, stepdaughter, Kristen Padilla, stepson, Michael Padilla, brother, Tomas Sandoval (Geneve), niece, Adrianna Sandoval, aunts, uncles, other...

Nov 15, 2018

Mike “Rudy” Gallegos, 71, a resident of Espanola passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family on Wednesday November 15, 2018. Mr. Gallegos was born September 7, 1947 in Fairview. He worked at Northern New Mexico College until his retirement. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and playing the drums. Mr. Gallegos was preceded in death by his parents, Miguel...

Nov 15, 2018

David J Berardinelli, noted Santa Fe Attorney, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 at his Santa Fe home. A Memorial Service will be held in the spring and will be announced at a later date through Rivera Family Funerals. Please call 989-7032 for information.

Nov 14, 2018

Norton Bicoll, DDS, MAGD, FACD died at the age of 81 at his home in Santa Fe, NM. He was a loving father, husband, uncle, brother-in-law, friend, dentist, car-guy, and devoted member of the Jewish community. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 48 years, Sheila Bicoll, his children Adam and Jessica Bicoll, his grandchildren, London and Jacob Bicoll, his...

Nov 13, 2018

Roberta "Bobbie" A. West, (1945-2018) of San Cristobal passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 13th after a battle with ovarian cancer. Before coming to New Mexico, Bobbie was a labor and delivery nurse for 40 years in Washington, DC. Outside of work Bobbie sculpted and painted southwestern animals and the Sangre de Cristo mountains. A graduate of the...

Nov 13, 2018

Thomas Michael Horan, Jr., 77, passed away in Santa Fe, New Mexico, November 13, 2018. He was born on July 9, 1941, in Sydney, Australia, to Thomas M. Horan and Agnes Tancred Horan, along “with his twin, John Patrick Horan. He graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1965 with a degree in Government, and served in the United Stated...

Nov 12, 2018

Grace Louise McGehee, born July 9, 1941, passed away on November 12, 2018, at the age of 77. Born in Houston, Texas; Mother was Augusta Belle Lumbley and Father, Clyde Saunders Lumbley. She was partners with Elizabeth Anne Embry for 30 years. She was preceded in death by: Her sister Betty White, brother in-law Bill White, previous spouse James Calvin...

Nov 12, 2018

Frank Gutierrez - Obituary Frank Gutierrez, 92 of Larned, Kansas, El Paso, Texas, and Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away suddenly but quietly and peacefully with his wife, younger brother, and niece by his side on November 12, 2018 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Frank is survived by his wife of 67 years Teruko “Kay” Gutierrez, sons Roberto and wife...

Nov 11, 2018

Joe E. Martinez, 87 – A resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away of natural causes on November 11, 2018. He was born on July 16, 1931 to Benita Aranda and Filiberto Martinez in Espanola, New Mexico. Joe married Connie Martinez in Orlando, Florida on November 5, 1951. He is preceded in death by his wife, Connie Martinez; father,...

Nov 8, 2018

Angel Romero Trujillo, age 86, of Ranchitos in Taos, New Mexico passed away in Santa Fe, New Mexico on November 8 surrounded by family and friends. The third child of 7 siblings she was raised on her father's sheep ranch in the community of Los Cordovas. Her parents were Tomas Hartt Romero and Beatriz Trujillo. She was a descendant of...

Nov 7, 2018

Scott Pahana Quintanilla, 46, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on November 07, 2018. He is preceded in death by his mother, Leslie and brother, Raphael. He is survived by his children, Leslie Raelynn, Justice, Ashley, Jayden and Bradley, father, Raphael, brothers, Kayum, Jesus, Emiliano, David and Joseph, sisters, Dawn, Teresa, Marisol, Gloria and Linda, the Browne family, many other relatives...

Nov 6, 2018

James Reece Pratt, 1927 - 2018 James Pratt, 91, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, died in Santa Fe on November 6, 2018. He was born in Stamford, Texas on March 25, 1927 to James “Reece” and Margaret (Barret) Pratt. Upon the death of his father in 1935, he and Margaret settled in Dallas. From his mother, James developed a deep...

Nov 5, 2018

Richard M. ‘Buzzy’ Padilla, 78, died on November 5th at home in Santa Fe, New Mexico surrounded by his family after battling a lengthy illness. He will be remembered as a dedicated family man whose passion for public service helped impact many lives in our community. Buzzy was born on September 20, 1940 in Santa Fe to Oliver & Louise...

Nov 2, 2018

Kevin Lynn Wildenstein, 54 passed away November 2, 2018. He was a dear husband to Jo Ann Romero Wildenstein, loving father to sons Fabian and Diego Wildenstein, son to Rudy and Irene Wildenstein and brother to Debbie Wildenstein. He was preceded in death by brother Kelly Wildenstein. Kevin graduated from NMSU in 1987 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He...

Nov 2, 2018

Rosalie V. Chacon, 79, of Taos passed away on November 2, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leroy B. Chacon, parents, Pulidor and Ignacia Vallejos, brother, Celso Vallejos and sister, Glenda Anaya. She is survived by her children, Isabel Chacon (Peter), Leroy “Boy” Chacon, Sophia Chacon (Brandon), Pam Baca, granddaughter they helped raise, Krystal Montoya Martinez, grandchildren,...

Nov 1, 2018

David Patrick Nelson, 73, was born in Oakland, California to Margaret (Martinez) and Emory Nelson while his parents were employed at the shipyards during WWII. David succumbed after a lengthy battle with cancer. Upon graduation from Espanola High School he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He worked in many different states and held many different...