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

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,...

Mar 12, 2019

Ernest R. Aragon January 18, 1953 to March 12, 2019 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved father, grandfather, son, friend, brother, uncle and neighbor. Ernest left this Earth suddenly on March 12th 2019 following a heart attack in his home. He leaves behind a loving family, friends and community. Ernest...

Mar 11, 2019

∞IN LOVING MEMORY∞ Emily Jade Mary Rael June 20, 2017---March 11, 2019 Our precious little angel, Emily Jade Mary Rael, beloved baby daughter of Angelica and John Michael Rael, of Santa Fe, went to be with our Lord on Monday, March 11, 2019. Emily laughed and smiled throughout her 21 months; bringing joy and happiness during her short time on...

Mar 11, 2019

Cordilia Baca 81, of Taos passed away on March 11, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tomas Baca, parents, Juan Benito and Raquel Trujillo, siblings, Floyd, Tina, Jenny, George, Mary, Charles and infant, Juanito. She is survived by sons, Adrian Trujillo and Eric Baca (Joy Herrera-Baca), daughter, Andrea Trujillo (Michael), granddaughters, Chanelle Loera (Chris), Mckenna Rae Trujillo...

Mar 9, 2019

Mar 9, 2019

Reynaldo M. Delica, 74 resident of Santa Fe, passed away on March 9, 2019. He was born on February 19, 1945 in Bongabon Nueva Ecija, Philippines to Carmen Rivera De Mesa and Tomas Albina Delica. Reynaldo is married to Normelita F. Delica. He is preceded in death by mother, Carmen Rivera De Mesa Delica, father, Tomas Albina Delica and brother-in-law,...

Mar 8, 2019

Anthony better known as Sugar Bear passed away peacefully on Friday March 08, 2019 surrounded by family. Anthony is preceded in death by his mother Corrine Navarro whom he loved more than anything in this world, his brother Jerry Anaya Grandparents Melecio and Margarita Jiron, Uncles Joe Martinez, Tony, Juan Melecio, Frank” Pancho”, and Manny Jiron. Aunts Frances Jiron, Mary...

Mar 7, 2019

George Martinez, 41, resident of Albuquerque and formerly of La Puebla and Las Vegas, NM went to be with our Lord on Thursday, March 7, 2019. George was preceded in death by his father, George Martinez, Sr., brothers – Robert and Patrick Garcia, and beloved sister – Kristina (Nano) Martinez. George was a force of nature, he could spark up...

Mar 7, 2019

Juan Andres Esquibel, 71, went home to be with our Lord on March 7, 2019. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is preceded in death by his son, Wilbert Esquibel, his parents, Margarito & Heralia Esquibel, his grandparents, who raised him Victor & Celestina Esquibel, and his mother and father–in-law, Adolfo and Precedes Martinez. He is...

Mar 6, 2019

Bernard James Smith, 91, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 in Albuquerque. He served with the U.S. Army in late WWII and was a part of the Japan occupation following Japan’s surrender. In years past, Mr. Smith operated several business entities in Clayton, NM, including the Phillips 66 filling station and a tire shop. A Memorial Service will be conducted...

Mar 6, 2019

Anthony J. Peña, 59, went home to be with Our Lord on March 6, 2019. He was a loving husband, father, uncle and godfather. He was born on October 23, 1959 in Santa Fe and married Theresa Archuleta Peña, his wife of 37 years, on October 24, 1981. Anthony was a lifelong Redskins fan and enjoyed music, painting and fishing....

Mar 5, 2019

Matthew Lawrence Vigil, 56, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on March 05, 2019. He was a proud member of the Hondo Seco Volunteer Fire Department for 36 years. He is preceded in death by his father, Orlando E. Vigil, brother, Merlin Vigil and brother in law, Julian Varos. He is survived by his wife, Liza Vigil, mother, Lupita Vigil, sons,...

Mar 4, 2019

Pablo “Pablito” Santiago Salazar, 47, was born on July 25, 1971 in Espanola, NM. Pablo went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2019. He lived his life to the complete fullest. He loved his family and was a master construction plasterer. Pablo was preceded in death by his father, Manuel Salazar, mother Pablita Salazar and brother, Phil Salazar....

Mar 3, 2019

SIR RUSSELL H. BETTS, PhD Sir Russell H. Betts, conservationist and adventurer, slid through the crack of dawn on March 3, 2019, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, at the age of 79. Russ was born March 28, 1939, in Evanston, Illinois, to Richard Betts and Marjorie Bell Betts. He was raised in Montana’s Bitterroot Valley where he learned from his...

Mar 3, 2019

DOMINIC JEREMIAH ARCHULETA In loving memory of my wonderful husband Dominic Archuleta 34 years old; and our big baby boy Jeremiah Archuleta 9 years old. Dominic was the most caring person I and everyone knew. They called him Mayor of Santa Fe because he knew everyone and had a huge impact in people's lives. He was a great husband and...

Mar 2, 2019

Nick B. Clokey, 67- A resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on March 2, 2019. He was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on February 18, 1952 to Domitilla and Nick Clokey. He is preceded in death by his father, Nick Clokey; sister: Evelyn Clokey, his daughter: Betty Jean Clokey, son: Jon Paul Martinez. Mr. Clokey is survived...

Mar 2, 2019

Seneca passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Seneca was born October 12, 1980 to Doris Sandifer and Jeffrey E. Coverdale, Sr, in Oklahoma City, OK. Seneca grew up in Roswell, NM and Junction City, KS. Seneca accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized at an early age. He was a journeyman electrician and proud of his trade....

Mar 2, 2019

Orlando E. Vigil Age: 90 Resident of Santa Fe Entered Eternal life on 2 March 2019 surrounded by family and friends. Rosary on Sunday March 10th at 5:00 p.m.at Rivera's Funeral Kiva Chapel Christian Mass at Cristo Rey Catholic Church on Monday, 11th at 10:00 am with Interment following at The National Cemetery. Luncheon celebration at the Scottish Rite Temple...

Mar 1, 2019

Gloria E. Mondragon, 64, of El Prado, passed away on March 1, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Frank Mondragon and Adelina Valerio, in-laws, Isaac and Carmen Gonzales, godparents, Emma and Tony Gomez, brother in-laws, Isaac, Felix, and Jimmy Gonzales. Gloria is survived by her spouse, Emilio Gonzales, daughter, Mikayla (Andres), grandsons,...

Feb 28, 2019

Longtime Santa Fean, Lou Ann Shurbet, passed away February 28, 2019, in Santa Fe with her loved ones by her side. Born in Raton in 1943 to Sen. Lon V. "Pete" and Rhe Shurbet, and raised in Roy, she proudly embraced her native New Mexican roots. For nearly 50 years, she called Santa Fe home, and proudly served on the...