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

Jun 7, 2018

CARLOTTA T. ORTIZ Carlotta T. Ortiz passed away peacefully at her Santa Fe home Thursday, June 7, 2018 at the age of 95. A descendent of the early Spanish settlers of the seventeenth century, she was proud of her heritage and loved her family time at the ranch in Gallina. Following many years of service, she retired from the New...

Jun 6, 2018

Jim Cohen, Obituary It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of James P. Cohen, 83, a cherished member of our Santa Fe Community. Jim fell ill while traveling abroad and passed contentedly June 2nd in Inverness, Scotland surrounded by his beloved wife of 52 years, Linda, and his only child, Richard. In addition to Linda and...

Jun 5, 2018

John Thomas Andre, Tucumcari resident passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018 in Amarillo Texas. He was born September 28, 1949 in Honolulu Hawaii. John attended Washington High School in Kansas City, KC, class of 1968. He is a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he earned several medals, in 2008, after 37 years of service, John retired from Union Pacific...

Jun 4, 2018

Dorothy Richards Zopf died peacefully on June 4, 2018 at age 89, at Taos Retirement Village. Her husband of 50 years, George Zopf, preceded her in death in 1999. She is survived by son Richard Zopf of Yellow Springs, Ohio, daughters Amy Wohlert (Joseph Cecchi) of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Sarah Bent of Allentown, New Jersey and Emily Zopf (Robert...

Jun 3, 2018

Mary Lou Ortiz 76, of Nambe , NM. On the morning of June 3, 2018 Mary Lou joined our Lord and Saviour, with her beloved son and husband by her side. She was born on January 29, 1942 to Alfredo and Pauline Romero in Santa Fe, NM. She grew up on Rosario Hill. She attended Loretto Academy and later graduated...

Jun 3, 2018

Rosenaldo “Ross” Casados was born on September 17, 1930 in Park View, New Mexico Parents were Pablo and Manuelita Casados, both deceased. He was married to Angie Casados now deceased also.Deceased brothers and sisters were: Pablo Casados Jr., Ted Casados, Belinda Moseley Gullion, and Josie Casados.Surviving brothers and sisters are Benito Casados, Tomas Casados, Teofila Valdez, JoAnne Martinez and children;...

Jun 2, 2018

Juan J. Arballo, 32 passed away on June 2, 2018 in Santa Fe, NM. He was a resident of Pojoaque, NM. Juan was born in Santa Fe, NM on October 10, 1985 to Ramona and Ramon Arballo. He is preceded in death by his grandpa: Jose B. Chavez, grandma: Domingita Chavez, uncle: Ray P. Chavez, Aunt: Rita F. Baca, grandma/grandpa:...

Jun 2, 2018

Vicente T. Padilla (Tomas), passed peacefully at the Casa Rael, on Saturday, June 2, 2018. Mr. Padilla was born in Cerrillos, NM to Fedela Montoya and Antonio Narvaiz on February 18th, 1926. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings. Mr. Padilla was a single man without children. In his younger days he would help his parents...

Jun 2, 2018

Pauline Norma Levy Heil, age 90, of Los Alamos and Santa Fe, passed away peacefully June 2, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born April 16, 1928 in Alexandria, Louisiana to Mary Ruth Richard Levy and Dr. Edwin Mayer Levy. She grew up in Canandaigua, New York, where her father was a Psychiatrist at the Veterans Hospital. She graduated...

May 31, 2018

Angelina Montoya age 85 a resident of Los Luceros, NM passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018 with her loving family by her side in Bernalillo, NM. Angelina also known as “Angie” was the second youngest child born in Los Luceros on March 28, 1933 to Seferino and Candelaria Salazar. She was preceded in death by her parents, Children; Patrick...

May 31, 2018

April Francis Browne, 42, of Dixon, NM, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. April was born at home in Questacitas, NM on April 24, 1976 to Connie Wood and Lemuel Browne. She was raised in Dixon, attended the local elementary school, and graduated from Chamisa Mesa High School as valedictorian in 1994. April spent most of her life...

May 31, 2018

May 30, 2018

Robert M. Espinoza, 61, a resident of La Mesilla, born December 20, 1956, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Robert was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin A. Espinoza; uncle Pedro Espinoza and aunt Frances Maez. He was born in Inglewood, CA & raised in Buena Park, CA to parents Benjamin & Idalia Espinoza. He later moved to...

May 30, 2018

Elizabeth Gentry, age 68 of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on May 30, 2018. She was born on January 23, 1950 in Watrous, New Mexico to Joe and Stella Martinez. She enjoyed spending time with her many friends whom she’s met throughout the years. She also enjoyed her hobbies such as quilting, crocheting, and embroidering. She especially enjoyed cooking...

May 29, 2018

After a courageous year battling cancer, Rita Vivian Avila Gallegos age 67, beloved wife, mother, sister, friend and second mom to all her school kids died on May 29, 2018 at Kindred Hospice in Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by her husband, Bennie Gallegos; sons Joey B. Gallegos and Cristobal Gallegos; sister Virginia Hull (Robert); brother Jim Avila and numerous...

May 29, 2018

Abraham Joseph Martinez, of Dixon, NM passed away unexpectedly on May 30, 2018. Family and friends are collecting pictures and stories about Abraham and will posting them on this,his web memorial page. Funeral services are pending and will be announced as they become available.

May 28, 2018

Edna Fay Wyatt passed away on May 28, 2018. Services are pending at this time and will be updated on our website as soon as they become available.

May 27, 2018

Richard E. Pursley, DVM, veterinarian practicing in Wichita, KS, died unexpectedly on May 27, 2018 in Angel Fire, NM. He and his wife Georgia have been homeowners in Angel Fire since the year 2000. The entire family including cherished children, grandchildren and beloved yellow Lab, Rio, have hiked, skied and relaxed in the beautiful mountains for many years. Rick was...

May 27, 2018

Gilberto “Gil” Ulibarri, 80, passed peacefully at home with his family by his side on Sunday, May 27, 2018. He was born on College Street in Santa Fe to Carmelita Jacquez Ulibarri and Eulogio F. Ulibarri. He is predeceased by his parents, his brothers: Toby, Leo, Jake, Carlos; sister: Jean Lopez; his first wife, Angie Mares Ulibarri and infant twin...

May 23, 2018

Tomas Miguel (Mike) Benedicto Jaramillo December 21, 1935 – May 23, 2018 HE WAS A BIG MAN WITH A BIG HEART! A heart that gave out on him after ALL and EVERYTHING that he gave to his family and community. Mike Jaramillo was born in Santa Fe, NM on December 21, 1935. For the first eighteen years of his life...