Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Norma Cortez
May 1, 2019
Norma Cortez, of Eagle Nest New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on May 1, 2019. She was born in Clovis NM in 1930. She moved to Texas as a child and grew up in Lamasco. In 2003 she moved to Eagle Nest and spent many peaceful days surrounded by the beauty of the lake and the majesty of the...
Pete Milan
May 1, 2019
Pete Milan was born on October 17, 1932 in Gallup, New Mexico. He passed away suddenly on May 1, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
He was the eldest son of Mayor Salvador Milan and Veneranda (Bennie) Mirabal Milan. Our Uncle Pete spent his last days visiting his beloved city of Las Vegas, Nevada, with the bright lights and smokey lounges....
Sonya Vargas
Apr 30, 2019
Sonya Estrella Vargas, 37 of Taos, NM passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2019. She was employed at Rio Grande Ace Hardware. She is preceded in death by her sister, Brandie Nicole Trujillo, grandparents, Vicente J. Trujillo and Minnie Trujillo and uncle, Marvin Trujillo. She is survived by her son, David Vargas (and his father, Fabian) of Taos, NM, parents,...
Greg Pease
Apr 30, 2019
Greg Robert Pease passed away on April 30, 2019 in Taos, New Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Sue, son, Zac of Bellingham WA, twin brother, Marc (Suzanne) of Vashon Island WA, and Sue's children, Kristen and Mark Shelburg. Greg was born in 1950, to Margaret and Larry Pease in Seattle, Washington. He grew up on Queen Anne Hill...
Lucy Jenks
Apr 30, 2019
Lucy Jenks “Tia Lucy” – Born February 8, 1920, went home to be with God on April 30, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Delfinia Jenks, her sisters: Teresa Jenks, Lena Villa, Frances Vigil, and Irene Sanchez, and her brothers: Bobby, Frankie, and Albert Jenks. Lucy is survived by her sister Emma Savedra, many nieces,...
Craig G. Deforest
Apr 30, 2019
Craig DeForest, Santa Fe resident, died Tuesday evening after injury from a fall. Craig is known for his well-developed systems thinking and application particularly in business operations, great sense of humor and love of laughter, and deep philosophical and spiritual thought. He was a founder of the local Leadership Santa Fe and contributed to new business development initiatives. He lived...
Roger G. Larkin
Apr 29, 2019
Roger G. Larkin passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife and best friend of 33 years, Annette and his daughter Nicole at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Orthella Larkin and his brother Richard Larkin. He is survived by his daughter Nicole Salazar (Richie), grandchildren, Isaiah, Amari and Ezra; son James Pace...
Daniel J. Sanchez
Apr 29, 2019
Daniel J. Sanchez was born on October 4, 1977 to Daniel A. and Dinah Sanchez in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was the first born of three children. He is predeceased by his sister, DeAnna Sanchez, grandparents, Joe I. Sanchez, Celina Sanchez, A.L. Archuleta, Cora Archuleta, and an uncle, Everett Sanchez. He is survived by his wife, Miquela, children, Gianna...
Claudio Esquibel
Apr 29, 2019
Claude Esquibel passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 29, 2019. Claude served in the Airforce for over 6 years as a military police officer. He returned to Taos in 1966 and worked for the mine in Questa for several years. He then went to work for the Town of Taos and worked there for over 25 years...
Lola R. Sanchez
Apr 27, 2019
Lola R. Sanchez, 56, of Taos passed away sadly on April 27, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Lola was born to Joe M Rivera and Mary Esquibel in 1962. She was raised in Taos, NM with 1 sister and 2 brothers. Lola enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her mother and her husband, Fidencio Sanchez. Lola and Fidencio...
Rosina F. Sena
Apr 27, 2019
ROSINA F. SENA, 90, life long resident of Santa Fe, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 at her Santa Fe home. She was born November 26, 1928 in Santa Fe, the daughter of Josefita and Francisco Ortiz. She married Polo Sena on April 23, 1952 in Santa Fe. He preceded her in death in 2004 following 52 years of marriage....
Lorraine "Raine" Vigil
Apr 25, 2019
Lorraine A. Vigil, 54, passed on to the Lord on the evening of Thursday, April 25, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. She is preceded in death by her mother, Dolores H Vigil, Paternal grandparents Hilario and Antonia Vigil, Maternal grandparents Natalia and Norberto Herrera and Godparents Mary Louise and Rudy Rivera. At the age of 14 she was diagnosed...
Anthony Michael Hildebrand
Apr 25, 2019
Anthony "Bear" Michael Hildebrand, 35, of Taos, NM, was pronounced deceased Thursday, April 25, 2019. Anthony was born December 2, 1983 in Lubbock, TX. He is survived by his partner of 13 years, Diane Turnshek, his parents, Jack and Eileen Hildebrand, and brother, Robert, of Amarillo, Texas, his grandparents, John and Sue Hildebrand of Bedford, Texas, and Dick and Marianna...
Patricia Pimbley
Apr 25, 2019
Patricia Murray Pimbley was born August 27, 1923 to Russell and Gladys Riker in Trenton, NJ. She passed on April 25, 2019 in Los Alamos, NM. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and husband George H. Pimbley. She is survived by her three children, Robert, Robbin and Deborah. Patricia was a registered nurse and also enjoyed passing on...
Zion Seth Lalo Sandoval
Apr 23, 2019
Zion Seth Lalo Sandoval, age 15, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe went to be with our Lord on April 23, 2019. He was preceded in death by his great-grandfathers; Lalo de Herrera, Ivan Sandoval, Johnny Etheredge, and Leonard Tuner and great grandmothers Olympia Sandoval, Mary Lewis Etheredge, and Lee Esther Locke. He is survived by his parents father Benjamin...
Ignacio Montoya
Apr 23, 2019
Ignacio “Nacho” Montoya, 76, of Taos passed away on April 23, 2019. Nacho loved Taos, his Catholic Faith, and his family. He was married for 58 years to Ernestine, his loving wife. He had a wonderful sense of adventure, loved to travel and try new things! He was a terrific father, who praised & encouraged his children in all their...
Donald James Gonzales
Apr 22, 2019
Donald J. Gonzales, Age 73 from San Ildefonso Pueblo passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Rose Gonzales and son Malcolm Gonzales. He is survived by his wife Claudia Ress, Step Daughters, Paloma Ress from Santa Fe, NM, Sabrina Ramirez and husband Isai from Austin, TX. Granddaughter Iris Gonzales, Grandson...
Ruben Mendoza Uranga
Apr 22, 2019
Ruben Mendoza 65, passed away on April 22, 2019. He was born on December 12, 1952 in Porvenir, Chihuahua Mexico to Esperanza Mendoza y Ruben Mendoza. Ruben married Rosa Mendoza on October 1979 in Santa Fe, NM. He is preceded in death by his father; Ruben Mendoza Sr., mother; Esperanza Uranga, brothers; Luis and Gamaniel Mendoza. He is survived by...
Martha Cluett
Apr 22, 2019
Martha McGranahan Cluett passed away April 21st, 2019 in Santa Fe, NM. She was born in Loveland, Colorado September 27th, 1961. A graduate of Houston School of Performing and Visual Arts and Rice University, Martha was known for her sense of humor and musical talent. An employee for Santa Fe Public Schools, she was a resource to countless teachers, ancillary...
Ruric O'Brien Mason Ii (O'Brien, Ob)
Apr 21, 2019
Ruric O’Brien Mason II (O’Brien, OB) February 14, 1953 ~ April 21, 2019 Ruric O’Brien Mason II passed away on April 21, 2019, at Powell Valley Hospital. He was 66. He was born February 14, 1953, at St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Ruric D. Mason and Barbara Eukel Mason. O’Brien graduated from Santa Fe High School...
