Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Beatrice Chavez
Jan 6, 2019
Beatrice Chavez 81, resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away January 6, 2019. She was born on December 26, 1937 in Las Vegas, NM to Regina and Marcos Baca. She is preceded in death by her parents: Marcos and Regina Baca, husband: Juan Chavez, daughter: Lenora Chavez, sisters: Ofelia Montoya, Melina Gonzales, Virginia Arguello, Corina Martinez and Angie Gallegos. Beatrice...
James Willard Beaver
Jan 5, 2019
James W. Beaver 87, resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on January 5, 2019. He was born on December 26, 1931 in Bryce, TX to Ruby Cosper Beaver and Porter Daniel Beaver. James is preceded in death by his parents: Ruby and Porter Beaver, sister: Minnie Meich. He is survived by his wife: Carrie Vecere Beaver of Santa Fe,...
Anthony Padilla
Jan 5, 2019
Anthony “Tony” Padilla, 61, of San Cristobal passed away on January 5, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Luciano and Angie Padilla, sister, Maxine Ritz and companion, Joann Silva. He is survived by his sister, Juanita Lucero (Joe), nephews, Adam Ritz and Joe Lucero (Sarah), niece, Ruby Post (Ryan), 3 great nephews, Andres, Joaquin and Rafa, many...
Margaret Stover Mertz
Jan 4, 2019
MERTZ, DR. MARGARET STOVER Dr. Margaret Stover Mertz, 57, who had many dear lifelong friends and is loved by each person whose life she touched, died January 4th, 2019 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, from complications arising from ovarian cancer. Margaret was born in Houston, Texas on May 22, 1961, the third of four children of Dr. Max Albert and...
Lucy Ortega
Jan 4, 2019
Lucy Ortega, 90, passed away peacefully on January 4th, 2019 at her home in La Puebla NM. She had been away from her home in Questa for a few years. Lucy was a business owner for twenty five years. Lucy was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel D. Ortega, daughter, JoAnn Vigil, granddaughter, Pamela Trujillo, great granddaughter, Felicity Aragon,...
Nicholas "Nick" Garcia
Jan 4, 2019
Mr. Nicholas "Nick" Garcia passed away on January 4, 2019. A rosary will be recited on Thursday, January 10, 2019, 10:00 AM at St. Patricks Catholic Church, Chama, NM, with the Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 AM. Interment will take place at Los Ojos Cemetery.
Lucinda "Lucy" Salazar
Jan 2, 2019
With Broken Hearts, We Share That Our Beloved Mother Lucinda J Salazar, 64 ( well known as Lucy ) Espanola Formerly A Resident of Chimayo, Passed to Eternal rest on Wednesday Jan 02,2019 Lucinda was preceded in death by her father Juan C Salazar, Mother Sinforosa Salazar ,Brothers Dennis Salazar, Johnny Salazar, Paul Salazar , Sisters Anita Rendon and Eppie...
Carla Freeman
Jan 2, 2019
Carla Freeman- 69 of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on January 2, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born in Washington, DC and was a "lifer" at Sidwell Friends School where she graduated in 1967. She completed her BA and MA at the University of Arizona, Tucson, in Library Science. Carla and Don moved to Santa Fe in...
Tabatha Vigil
2019
Tabatha Ann Vigil, 26 of Espanola NM, went to be with our Lord on May 15, 2019. She was a beautiful loving, kind and selfless woman who touched so many lives. She loved so many people in a very special and powerful way. Tabatha had a special gift for care giving and loved the work she did at Options. In...
Manuel Romero
2019
Manuel Romero, 96, of Guadalupita passed away on May 14, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife, Cesarita Romero, daughters, Linda Almarez and baby Marie, parents, Manuel and Ninfa Romero, in laws, Marcelino and Adelia Torres, son in law, Roy Lujan, brothers, Avenancio and Alfonso, sisters, Leonor, Della, Emma and Rose. He is survived by his children, Eleanor...
Walter 'Wally' Garold Watts
2019
Walter 'Wally' G. Watts, age 75 passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 in Los Alamos, NM. A Celebration of Wally's life will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 11 AM at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, 1738 North Sage Street, Los Alamos, NM 87544. A reception will follow at the church. In Memoriam donations will be...
Opal D. Hammond
Jan 1, 2019
Opal D. Hammond 89, resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on January 1, 2019. She was born on October 28, 1929. Opal married to The Rev Marion Hammond on August 25, 1950 in Denver Colorado. Opal is survived by her husband Marion Hammond, her 5 children Chris, Marty, Steve, Tim and Dave, 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A...
Martha Romero
Jan 1, 2019
Martha Lucille Romero, 72 - A native of Ribera, New Mexico passed away on March 14, 2019. She was born in Ribera, New Mexico on June 3, 1946 to Filiberto and Estella Rivera. Ms. Romero was preceded in death by her parents: Filiberto and Estella Rivera; brothers: Lucio, Larry and Donald Rivera. Martha is survived by her sons: Paul, Leonard...
Robert A. Guillen Sr.
Dec 31, 2018
Robert Antonio Guillen Sr., (Bob), devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed unexpectedly on December 31, 2018. Bob is survived by his wife Fabiola, his daughter Yvette Sanchez (Juan),his son Rob (Shannon), grandchildren Tomas, Uriah, Rafael, Joseph, Abraham, and Benjamin, and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his mother Maria Guillen Sanchez (Chuy) and brothers Marty Guillen...
Sheila Ann Martin
Dec 30, 2018
Sheila Ann Martin Oct 24th 1927 to Dec 30 2018 (Age 91) Born in Covent Garden, London, U.K. to Dorothy Annie Sculpher,( Brand), a housewife and marvellous cook and Walter Sculpher, a professional golfer, and World War 1 Veteran. She and younger sister, Josie were christened at St. Martin’s in the Fields, Trafalgar Square. During her youth, she sang at...
Doris Ruth Kilkenny
Dec 30, 2018
Doris R. Kilkenny, 93, of Santa Fe, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018. She was born October 22, 1925 in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Marvin and Eunice McIntyre. She and Joseph G. Kelkenny were married in Santa Fe on May 5, 1951. Her parents and Joseph have preceded her in death. Doris is survived by her two daughters, Sharon...
Maria P. Martinez
Dec 27, 2018
Maria P. Martinez, 80, of Dixon passed away on December 27, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Abelino and Rita Sena, uncle and aunt who raised her, Julian and Lupita Sena, sons, Cristobal and Frank Martinez, daughter, Connie Roybal, sisters, Eloisa Gallegos and Ricarda Sena. She is survived by her husband, Horacio L. Martinez, son, Patrick Martinez...
Linda L. Romero
Dec 27, 2018
Linda L. Romero, (Momma Lou) 70 – A resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on December 27, 2018. She was born November 7, 1948 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Eddielinda Trujillo and Louis A. Sena. Ms. Romero married Angel Romero, Sr. She is preceded in death by her husband Angel Romero Sr; parents Louis and Eddielinda Sena;...
