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

Jul 11, 2018

Maria Margarita Gonzales “Margie” was born in Espanola, NM on August 1, 1946 and went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2018. Margie was preceded in death by her long life partner; Rudy Mondragon, Parents; Medardo and Fransisquita Gonzales, Sisters; Mary Madrid, Sadie Morfin, Beneranda Martinez, Brother; Mariano Gonzales, Like a Daughter to Margie; Molly Martinez. She is...

Jul 10, 2018

Our beloved mother, Mary Elizabeth Johnston (Betty), passed away at Holy Cross Hospital in Taos, NM on July 10th. Exactly 41 years to the date when she arrived here in 1977. She is survived by her companion and lifelong partner, Jeff Rzepecki of Taos, 3 daughters, Sheri Savonen, Dodi McVeety and Neteri Johnston. "Nanny" also leaves behind 10 grandchildren, Belita,...

Jul 6, 2018

Beatrice Gloria Rodriguez, 66 a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 6, 2018. Beatrice was born on October 8,1951. She is predeceased by her mother, Maria Rodriguez and her father, Cipriano Rodriguez. She is survived by her eight siblings, Isabel Vigil, Ernest Benavidez, Rick Benavides, Christine Gonzales (Husband Edward), Eva Sanchez (Husband Mike), David...

Jul 5, 2018

Jake H. Lopez February 9, 1953 - July 5, 2018 Jake H. Lopez, 65 a life time resident of Santa Fe passed away peacefully at his home after battling a lengthy illness on Thursday July 5, 2018. Jake is preceded in death by his parents Carpio & Tiofila Lopez, Brother Gene & Brother in law Joedy Dominick. Jake was a...

Jul 5, 2018

Fred E. Ortega, 71, of Questa passed away on July 05, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents Eduardo and Rosaura Ortega, siblings Floyd, Johnny and Consuelo Ortega, nieces and nephews Frances Martinez, Paul Eugene Aguilar, Matthew Cisneros and Patsy Ortega, brothers in law Guy Martin, Jimmy Gallegos, Medardo Aguilar and Elivy Segura. He is survived by his...

Jul 4, 2018

Henrietta Tafoya, age 50 passed away on July 4, 2018 in Santa Fe, NM. Services were held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at the First Indian Baptist Church in Espanola. Burial will take place on the Hopi Reservation.

Jul 3, 2018

Bradford Smith, who extended humanity’s vision to look boldly where no eyes had ever looked as head of the camera team for the Voyager mission, hopscotching from one weird world to the next across the solar system and discovering prospects for alien life, died on July 3 at his home in Santa Fe, N.M. He was 86.

His wife, Diane...

Jul 1, 2018

Mary Frances “Maria” Atencio passed on to the next life on July 1, 2018, at home surrounded by her friends and family. She was 63 years old. Maria earned an Associate degree in Early Childhood Development at the Santa Fe Community College in 1992. She worked many years for the New Mexico Department of Health as a social worker. She...

Jun 30, 2018

Services will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 10:00am at San Isidro Catholic Church

Jun 29, 2018

Melvin Joseph Medina, 58 passed away suddenly on June 29, 2018. He was born on November 15, 1959 in Fairview, NM to Bertha and Benjamin S. Medina. Melvin is preceded in death by his parents: Benjamin S. and Bertha Medina, brother: Eli Medina and sister Viola Arellano. He is survived by his sister: Marlene Romero from Santa Fe, NM, brother:...

Jun 28, 2018

Viola L. Montoya a resident of Agua Fria Village was called home to be with our Lord on Thursday June 28, 2018 with her loving husband and family by her side. Viola is preceded in death by her parents Isidro & Mercedes T. Lopez, son Roderick (Ronnie) Montoya, sisters Rachel Perea (Ramon), Adelina Hernandez (Arturo), Louisa Garcia (Tony), Mary Dora...

Jun 27, 2018

Mr. Jose D. Villa passed away peacefully on June 27, 2018. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, July 19, 2018, 8:00 AM, at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Alcalde, NM with a Funeral Mass to follow at 9:00 AM at St. Anne's Catholic Church. A private Interment will take place at a later date.

Jun 27, 2018

Louise “Loulie” Fair Fox Date of Birth: July 23, 1935 Date of Death: June 27, 2018 Born Louise Hitchcock Fair in Washington, D.C. on July 23, 1935, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in her Santa Fe, New Mexico home after a long illness. Educated in New England and Canadian schools, she first worked for the State Department in...

Jun 26, 2018

Randy J. Jimenez 55 lifelong resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on June 26, 2018. He was born on March 9, 1963 in Santa Fe, NM to Connie and Ramon Jimenez. Randy is survived by his wife Natalie Jimenez, daughters Randi and Rebecca, his mother Connie and his brother Robert. He faithfully served SFFD for 20 years. Randy was...

Jun 26, 2018

Paul A. Gallegos, 65, of Pecos, was called home on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Visitation will begin at 12:30 pm (Friday, June 29) at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Pecos, where a Rosary will be recited at 1:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 2:00 PM at the church.

Jun 26, 2018

Patrick Raymond Herrera,67, was born March 17th, 1951 in Espanola, NM, and went to be with our Lord on June 25th, 2018. He lived his life to the complete fullest. He served in Vietnam as a Corporal with The United States Marine Corps. 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Division. He received a National Defense Service Medal, Expert Badge for The M-14...

Jun 23, 2018

With broken hearts, we share that our beloved Dennis H. Salazar, 62, Espanola, formerly a resident of Chimayo passed to eternal rest on Saturday, June 23, 2018. Dennis was preceded in death by his Father Juan C. Salazar, Mother Sinforosa Salazar, brother, Johnny Salazar and sisters, Anita Rendon and Eppie Salazar. He is survived by his Companion, Margaret Tapia, Son...

Jun 23, 2018

DOLORES CARRILLO, 57, our beloved mother, sister, cousin, and friend, passed away on June 23, 2018. Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, Rudy & Lala Carrillo. Dolores is survived by her daughter Patricia & husband Steven Flores, sister Diana & husband Leo Flogel, sister Darlene Carrillo, brother Richard Carrillo, nieces Marissa Hartman & Mariah Flogel, nephews Matthew &...

Jun 23, 2018

Jun 23, 2018

Reagan was born July 2, 1950 in Rome, Georgia to Josephine Eleanor Reagan and John Walter Ransom. She is survived by three sisters - Linda, Esther, and Bess - and a brother, John. Many beloved grandchildren, cousins, nieces, and nephews survive her also. She married Newton Jasper Coker on June 20, 1970. It was a roller-coaster relationship. They had three...