Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Loren A. Jacobson
Dec 26, 2018
Loren Arthur Jacobson, 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, passed away peacefully in Santa Fe, N.M., on December 26, 2018, following an extended battle with cancer. How does a family capture the essence of, and describe how much they miss, someone who was so big-hearted, loving, Kind, gentle-a beautiful human being, in every sense of the word. In addition...
Kay Elizabeth Nease
Dec 23, 2018
Kay Elizabeth Nease 59, resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on December 23, 2018 due to cancer. She was born on January 11, 1959 in Ishpeming, MI to Margaret L. Nease and Jack K. Nease. Kay is preceded in death by her father Jack K. Nease. She is survived by her mother: Margaret L. Nease of Marquette, MI, brother:...
Angie Vargas Shoats
Dec 23, 2018
Angie Vargas Shoats, 83, from Albuquerque, NM died peacefully on December 23, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents; Billy and Celia Santistevan, three sisters and one brother. She is survived by her two sons, John Vargas and wife Cathy, Michael Vargas and wife Charlene Lobato. Grand Children; Jax and Adrian Vargas, and Courtney Lobato. Sister, Rosemary Trujillo...
Erika G. Oliver
Dec 22, 2018
Erika Oliver, 81 – A resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on December 22, 2018. She was born on March 22, 1927 to Ludwig and Olga Cohrs in Aschafffenburg, Ufr. Germany. Erika married Joe Oliver in Laguna Niguel, California on October 14, 1985. She is preceded in death by her parents: Ludwig and Olga Cohrs; sister, Irene Penzo....
Vivian U. Romero
Dec 22, 2018
Vivian U. Romero, 73, of Taos passed away on December 22, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Octaviano and Andreita Romero, sister, Christine Romero, brother, Henry Romero, Daughter in-law, Susan Romero, niece, Nadine Romero and brother in-law, William Aguirre, Sister in law Betty Romero. He is survived by his children, Andy Romero (Alice Sanchez), Christine Romero (William...
Willow Anne Powers
Dec 21, 2018
Willow Powers Willow Anne Powers (nee Roberts) died in Santa Fe on December 21, 2018. Willow was born in London, England, in 1943. As a baby her mother placed her cradle under the kitchen table during bombing raids. The daughter of a Royal Air Force officer, she spent her childhood years in England, Malta, and Canada. After graduating from the...
Isabel J. Padilla
Dec 21, 2018
ISABEL JULIA PADILLA Isabel Padilla, 85, passed away on December 21, 2018, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. She is preceded in death by her father Thomas de Aquino Vigil, mother Ana Maria Ascencion Vigil Martinez. The love of her life, Lorenzo (Larry) Padilla, her...
Robert D. "Flax" Lujan
Dec 18, 2018
Robert “Flax” D. Lujan A Celebration of Life PLEASE JOIN US FOR A MEMORIAL SERVICE HONORING THE LIFE OF Robert D. “Flax” Lujan “Walter” March 20, 1965 – December 18, 2018 Rosary by “Los Hermanos” at 10:00 a.m. at Rivera’s Funeral Home March 23, 2019 at 11 a.m. 417 East Rodeo Road Santa Fe (505)989-7032 Luncheon to follow at The...
Roger Mascarenas
Dec 18, 2018
Roger Mascarenas, 82, of Vadito passed away on December 18, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Efren and Francita Mascarenas, daughter, Christina Mascarenas, brothers, Elias, Moises, and Ramon Mascarenas, grandson, Jonathan Mascarenas. He is survived by his children, Kathy Mascarenas (Joseph), Moises Mascarenas, Francina Riley, and Christina Mascarenas, 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, sister, Aurora, brother, Aaron, and...
Frank M. Romero
Dec 18, 2018
Frank Michael Romero, 69, life long resident of Santa Fe, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018 following an extended illness. He was born July 29, 1949 in Santa Fe. He is survived by his loving wife, Trischia Romero. Mr. Romero was a member of La Union Protective; members will recite a Rosary on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 7:00 pm...
Alice D. Martinez
Dec 18, 2018
ALICE DUNAY MARTINEZ On December 18, 2018, Alice D. Martinez, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away at her home in Taos, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 20, 1923, the youngest of 12 children, Alice arrived in Taos at age 23. She came with a B.S. degree in Nursing from the University of Pittsburgh...
Emma S. Lyon
Dec 17, 2018
Emma S Lyon, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away at home December 17, 2018. Emma, age 102, is survived by her sons, Richard Buffum and Bradford Lyon, her daughter, Sarah Lyon, and grandchildren, Carol Czanowski (Peter), Cheryl Kelso, Scott Buffum, Angela Lyon (Michael Miller), and Wesley Plimpton (Robyn), and numerous great, great great, and great great great grandchildren. She...
Suzan Grace Hall
Dec 17, 2018
Suzan Grace Chaffee Hall, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away on December 17, 2018, having recently celebrated her 80th birthday. She was born on October 24, 1938 in Garnett, Kansas to the late Margaret Harris Chaffee and the late Dr. Dean Cyrus Chaffee, MD. She grew up in Abilene, Kansas, until she left for the east coast to attend...
Rebecca O. Leon
Dec 17, 2018
Rebecca Leon, 81, of Cerro passed away on December 17, 2018. She was born April 12, 1937 to Jake and Carolina (Vigil) Archuleta. She was raised by grandparents, Juan and Dorotea Archuleta. She is preceded in death by her parents and grandparents, two infant sons, brothers, Juanito & Abel Archuleta and sister, Sarah Chacon. She is survived by husband of...
Consuelo Thompson
Dec 16, 2018
Consuelo S. Thompson, known to all as "Connie", passed away peacefully at La Vida Llena Lifeplan Retirement Community on Sunday, December 16, 2018. She called La Vida Llena her home for just under ten years. Teresita Consuelo Salazar was born at 10:00 a.m., April 22, 1929, in San Juan Pueblo. She graduated from Espanola High School in 1946. Connie began...
Nellie L. Ortiz
Dec 13, 2018
Nellie L. Ortiz, 90 resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on December 13, 2018 due to a sickness. She was born on September 21, 1928 in Truchas, NM, she was married to Johnny M. Ortiz. Nellie is preceded in death by her husband: Johnny M. Ortiz, daughters: Olivia D. Roybal and Elvira M. Lopez, son: Joseph M. Lopez. She...
Avis Vermilye
Dec 10, 2018
– Avis Ann Crowe Vermilye, 80, died December 10th, 2018 at the Taos Retirement Village. Born 1938 in Dallas, Texas, Avis was raised in Wilmette, Illinois where she attended New Trier High School. In 1960, she received a B.A. from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. In 1973, she was awarded an MFA from Southern Methodist University in Dallas with a...
Lucy C. Romero
Dec 10, 2018
Lucy C. Romero, 89 – A resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away December 10, 2018 following a lengthy illness. She was born in Santa Fe, NM to Monico Castellano and Teodorita Barela on December 31, 1928. She was married to Benny Romero for 30 + years. Mrs. Romero is preceded in death by her parents: Monico and Teodorita Castellano;...
Arturo Sanchez
Dec 6, 2018
Arturo “Art” Sanchez, 65, of Taos passed away on December 6, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eufelio and Adonelia Sanchez, grandson, Carlo Linson and brother in-law, Isaac Gonzales. He is survived by his children, Selestina Linson (Paul), David Sanchez, Adam Sanchez (Tyria), Mike Sanchez (Melissa) and Anna McGunigle (John), grandchildren, Jaynie, Conner, Tomas, Kailie, Giovanni, Gabriella,...
Frances M. Chacon
Dec 6, 2018
Frances M. Chacon, 73, of Taos passed away on December 06, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albino G. Chacon, parents, Tomas and Eufelia Morgas and brother, Bernie Morgas. She is survived by her children, Christine Gutierrez (Lorenzo), Maria Gonzales, Perfecta Chacon (Roberto), Genevieve Martinez (Tomas), Pancho Chacon (Sylvia), Frank Chacon (Jade), 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, siblings,...
