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

James (Jim) Adams

James (Jim) Adams

Apr 10, 2024

James Francis Adams (Jim)

October 1, 1932 – April 10, 2024

Jim was born in Tampa, Florida to James & Julia Faye Adams. At age 14 he enrolled at Sewanee Military Academy in TN graduating in 1951. In 1952, he enlisted in the U. S Coast Guard, stationed in Honolulu - where he served during the Korean War earning him...

Markley Lumpkins

Markley Lumpkins

Apr 9, 2024

Beloved daughter of Santa Fe Markley Julie Lumpkins passed on April 9, 2024.

She was the daughter of William Thomas  Lumpkins and Janette Willis Lumpkins. 

Raised in Santa Fe, received her BS and MA degrees from Highlands University she enjoyed a full career teaching Physical Education at Harvey Mudd, Mid High and Santa fe high.  She taught thousands of...

Timothy (Tim) White

Timothy (Tim) White

Apr 9, 2024

Timothy Reed White

November 4, 1948 - April 9, 2024

Timothy (Tim) Reed White passed away on April 9, 2024, in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico. Seventy-five years young, Tim was born on November 4, 1948, in Boone, Iowa. Raised in Phoenix, Arizona, he attended Central High School where he excelled at wrestling, winning the State Championship and as a baseball...

Charles (Charlie) Almanzar

Charles (Charlie) Almanzar

Apr 8, 2024

Charles (Charlie) Almanzar

March 6, 1970 – April 8, 2024

Charlie went to be with the Lord and reunite with his family on April 8th.

He is preceded in death by his Mother, Rose Ortiz, Father, Manuel Almanzar, Brother, Ron Almanzar, Father-in-law, Natividad Anaya & Nephew, Nathaniel (Nano) Anaya.

He is survived by his life long Soulmate, Tina Anaya, Special...

Joseph Guthrie

Joseph Guthrie

Apr 8, 2024

Joseph G. Guthrie (1955-2024)Joseph Gerard Guthrie AKA Crazy Joe, 68 of Santa Fe, NM, passed away due to a suspected heart attack on April 8, 2024.

He was born in Lamar, CO in 1955 to Robert E. Guthrie and Theresa Motley and was raised by his Grandmother Erna Franklin Guthrie. Throughout his life Joe was known as the life of...

Daneille Smail

Daneille Smail

Apr 8, 2024

On Monday, April 8, 2024, Danielle Jeanne Smail, loving wife and mother of two

children, passed away at the age of 41. She passed away peacefully at home

surrounded by her loving family.

 

Danielle was born on August 11, 1982 in Las Cruces, NM to Jean E. Taylor and

Michael A. Taylor. She received her bachelors degree from the...

Rosina Lopez

Rosina Lopez

Apr 7, 2024

Rosina T. Lopez, born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, April 6, 1932, was ushered into the Kingdom of Heaven on April 7, 2024 at the age of 92 years old.

Rosina, alongside the love of her life, her husband of 70 years, Raymond Lopez raised a family that mourns the loss of their beloved. Rosina is survived by her sister...

Diana Prefountaine

Diana Prefountaine

Apr 6, 2024

Diane Prefountaine, formerly of Whitehall, NY, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 6, 2024, in the home of her daughter Marcia Prefountaine, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  Diane’s passing was a result of Alzheimer's disease which she graciously endured.

Born on July 24, 1940, Diane was the daughter of Francis and Susan “Mae” (Manell) Romeo, and she was the wife of...

Tate Goggles

Tate Goggles

Apr 5, 2024

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 12pm at the Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light, 417 Rodeo Rd., Santa Fe, NM

Manny Marczak

Manny Marczak

Apr 5, 2024

Manny Marczak was born on January 1, 1945 and passed away on Friday, April 5th in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Manny’s parents, Sarah and Abram Marczak were Holocaust survivors.  Manny was born at the end of World War II in a Displaced Persons (DP) camp in  Ukraine..   The  family had to wait in the DP camp a long time for...

George Mclaughlin

George Mclaughlin

Apr 4, 2024

George Joseph McLaughlin Jr. died April 4, 2024.  Until the very end he retained his "attitude of gratitude" for his long life, his wonderful family,his lovely wife, and the care he received at the ElCastillo Health Center.

 

George was born in Chicago on February 1, 1928, the eldest son  of George Sr. and Josephine Pellage McLaughlin. The family moved...

Donald Vance

Donald Vance

Apr 3, 2024

Donald Eugene Vance, age 84, passed away April 3rd, 2024 at his home in Santa Fe, NM. He is survived by his wife Barbara, to whom he was married for 56 years, his son Matthew Vance and wife Lisa Schatz-Vance, grandson Rowan Vance, his daughter Tracy Archuleta, and granddaughter Alexandra Archuleta.

Donald was born in Mt. Vernon, IL to Anna...

Eleanor Prada

Eleanor Prada

Apr 2, 2024

On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, Eleanor Irene Prada, a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend, was called home by God.

Eleanor was born on May 10, 1965, in Santa Fe, NM to Eloy and Lupe Garcia. As a young girl, she was taught to ride and care for horses which she continued into adulthood. She had a big heart loving...

Stephanie Corriz

Stephanie Corriz

Apr 1, 2024

Stephanie R. Corriz passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of April 1, 2024, with her family by her side. 

 

Stephanie was born on March 9, 1981, to Marian Coriz and was the eldest of her siblings. She was born in Santa Fe and raised in Espanola. 

 

Stephanie was preceded in death by her little sister, who...

Manuelita Salazar

Manuelita Salazar

Apr 1, 2024

In Loving Memory of Manuelita Lucille "Lita" Salazar

Manuelita Lucille "Lita" Salazar passed away on April 1, 2024, in Chimayo, New Mexico, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born on October 29, 1969, in Roswell, Lita spent her final weeks battling liver cirrhosis, but her spirit remained unbroken until the very end.

Lita was known for her strength, resilience,...

Robert Fernandez

Robert Fernandez

Apr 1, 2024

On Monday, April 1, 2024, Robert A. Fernandez, 87, of Santa Fe, NM was called home by God while surrounded by prayer and love. 

Robert was born on April 8, 1936, in Taos, New Mexico to Luis and Petrita Fernandez. As a young boy, he played a significant role in the household, taking on various chores like milking cows,...

Horacio Martinez

Horacio Martinez

Apr 1, 2024

Horacio Martinez passed away on April 1, 2024, surrounded by family at his home in Dixon, NM. He was born in September of 1935 to Fidelino and Luisita Martinez. He was the youngest of 6 children born to his parents.  He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings (Bences, Eduardo, Willie, Olivama, and Victor), wife Maria Martinez, Sons- Chris...

William Parker

William Parker

Mar 30, 2024

Obituary for William H. Parker Jr.

1939-2024

William H. Parker Jr. (Billy), age 84, of Santa Fe, NM, died on Saturday, March 30, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, June Oliver Parker; his sister Carolyn Parker Yelverton and brother Jack Shannon Parker (Connie); daughter, Jennifer Shea Peine (Stephen) of Martinsville, IN and son, Chad Hunter...

Audrey Kuykendall

Audrey Kuykendall

Mar 30, 2024

Audrey Kathleen Nes Kuykendall, 68 of Taos, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, on March 30. Born In Tripoli, Libya, she was the daughter of David G. Nes and Elizabeth Houghton Nes. She is survived by her beloved husband of 41 years Ben Kuykendall and their two dogs, Skyler and Brenna. She is also survived by...

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