Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Carol Veth Sky Everett
Mar 24, 2019
Carol (Langhirt) Sky-Everett passed away peacefully in Santa Fe, New Mexico on March 24, 2019. She was 84 years old. Carol was born and raised in Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio and lived in Texas, Iowa and Washington, DC, before moving to Santa Fe, New Mexico in 2004. Carol was an accomplished artist who earned an MA and MFA from University...
Edward Rauchfuss
Mar 23, 2019
Ed was born to Marvel and Eugene Rauchfuss. He graduated from Powell High School and was active on sports. During his youth he was a partner in his fathers bee business. He spent four years in the Air Force, stationed in Denver, Colorado where he met his wife Vera. The union brought forth three children. Ed graduated from the University...
John Chapman
Mar 23, 2019
John A. Chapman, 89, a resident of White Rock, NM passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019. He was born March 11, 1930 in East St. Louis, Ill. At the age of 17 John joined the Marines and served in China and also served during the Korean War. After discharge, he worked for several railroads firing steam engines. John moved...
Horacio O. Martinez
Mar 23, 2019
Horacio O. Martinez, 86, a resident of Chimayo passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on March 23, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Esquipula B. and Teresita Martinez, daughter-in-law, Brenda Martinez; siblings, Floyd, Raymond, and Carlos Martinez. Brother-in-law, James Salazar; nephews, Dominic, Jimmy, Chris, Escolastico, Ricky, and Leroy. Sisters-in-law Concha, Celina and Mariquita. He is...
Walter Chamberlin
Mar 22, 2019
Walter loved to travel. His very first cross-country trip was from Connecticut to California...in his mother’s womb. He made his formal entrance into the world in the family home in Pasadena on April 2, 1920. While the doctor was in the kitchen sterilizing instruments for his birth, Walter’s very practical and self sufficient mother, called out “He’s here!” And that...
Eufelia Martinez
Mar 22, 2019
On March 22 2019 heaven gained an angel. Eufelia Martinez age 105 passed away peacefully surrounded by her large and loving family. Eufelia was born 7-1-1913 to Juan L. Montoya and Reyecitas Montoya in La Madera, New Mexico. On October 3, 1933 she married Jose B. Martinez and together raised 4 sons and 4 daughters. Eufelia loved caring for her...
Antonnia Kunkel
Mar 21, 2019
Antonnia (Toni) Helen Kunkel, 39. Our beloved Toni passed away suddenly on March 21, 2019. Although she left us too soon, she will live on eternally in our hearts and memories. She is a shining spirit who graced us for but a moment and taught us how precious life is. She is survived by her loving husband, Charles, daughter, Naomi,...
Patricia Ann Ulibarri
Mar 20, 2019
Patricia (Patsy) Ulibarri-Lawrence, 71 – A resident of Santa Fe died suddenly on Tuesday, March 20, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was married to Richard Lawrence for twenty years who she joined in heaven. She was born on September 16, 1947 in Las Vegas, NM to Maximo (Max) Ulibarri and Sofia Archuleta-Ulibarri of Santa Fe, NM. Patricia worked and...
Modesta Trujillo
Mar 20, 2019
Born on June 14, 1930 in Questa, New Mexico, Maude ( Modesta) Trujillo, our beloved mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on March 20, 2019. Maude was born in Questa, New Mexico, the daughter of Castulo and Clorinda Martinez. She was preceded in death by her parents and Step-Father Ben (Abenicio) Cisneros, her...
Florence Hartung
Mar 20, 2019
HARTUNG, Florence “Cissy”, 93 years old, the kindest woman you will ever know and a woman of true faith, let go of her earthly connections and went to be with Jesus on March 20, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Ed Hartung, in December 2011. She leaves behind her loving children, Barbara Strock (Dave),...
Joyce Mcginnis
Mar 19, 2019
Joyce McGinnis, 90 of Taos, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2019, surrounded by family. She was born in Winchester, Kentucky, to Harry B. and Grace Mackey. She grew up in Lebanon, Kentucky, and was valedictorian of her high school class. Joyce went to college at the University of Kentucky, where she met her future husband Kenneth McGinnis...
Nancy Ruth Nofield
Mar 17, 2019
Nancy Ruth Nofield passed away peacefully on March 17, 2019 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving daughter Tiffany, her granddaughter Amaia, her two son-in-law’s Sergio and Jose, boyfriend of many years, Dr. Ken Kuykendall, sister Carol, stepsister Mary Ann, stepbrother John, nieces, nephews, cousins and her beloved cat, Christy. Nancy was born on July 10, 1936...
Webb Lindsley Wallace
Mar 16, 2019
Webb Lindsley Wallace, 78 – A resident of Santa Fe passed away on March 16, 2019. He was born December 18, 1940 in Dallas Texas to James E. and Rose Margaret (Rosie) Wallace. Mr. Wallace married Ann Marie Donnohue in Dallas on June 29, 1963. He is preceded in death by his parents James E. and Rose Margaret (Rosie) Wallace;...
James W. Parra
Mar 16, 2019
James W. Parra 85 years old, resident of Nambe, NM, passed away on March 16, 2019. He was born on October 9, 1933 in Deming, NM to Isabel Wood and James S. Parra. James married Betty S. Parra in 1957 in Bernalillo, NM. He is preceded in death by son: Dr. James E. Parra (2008) and wife: Betty S. Parra...
Eliseo D. Ortiz
Mar 14, 2019
Eliseo D. Ortiz, passed on March 14, 2019 due to a sudden illness. He was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on January 4, 1978 to Parents David Ortiz and Mary Lee Ortiz. He is preceded in death by his Father David Ortiz and Father in Law Steve Jimenez. He is survived by his devoted Wife Linda Quesada-Ortiz, Mother Mary...
Wallace "Wally" Weir
Mar 14, 2019
Wallace “Wally” Reid Weir, age 86, of Los Alamos, NM, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2019. Wally was born on February 21, 1933, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Reid William and Lois Weir. He married his wife of more than 60 years, Joyce Anne Campfield, on November 21, 1958, in Fontana, California. When Wally was 15, he lied about his...
Victoria L. Santistevan
Mar 14, 2019
Victoria L. Santistevan passed away peacefully on March 14, 2019. Services will take place at a later date. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Miles Baron
Mar 13, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Miles Baron announces his passing on March 13, 2019 at the age of 59 years after a hard fought eight-year battle with metastatic prostate cancer. Miles will be forever remembered by his wife of nearly 14 years Erica, his beloved son Rigel, and his brother Seth. Miles is preceded in death...
Lucia Salazar
Mar 13, 2019
Lucia Angela Salazar, 72, of Costilla passed away on March 13, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lino and Lenonarda Trujillo, siblings, in laws, Cipriano and Rufina Salazar. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Cipriano Salazar Jr., children, Angela Ortega (Vince), Lorraine Trujillo and Billy Salazar (Loretta), 8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, sisters, Jeanette...
Gilbert Montoya
Mar 12, 2019
April 18th 1925 – March 12th 2019 Gilbert Montoya Sr. A resident of Las Vegas, N.M., passed on to his heavenly reward, according to his faith, on March 12th, 2019. He was born on April 18th, 1925, in Chaperito, N.M., to Livorio and Miquelita Montoya (Nee Apodaca). He was preceded in death, by his parents Livorio and Miquelita Montoya, Brother,...
