Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Theodorita "Teddy" Garcia
Dec 6, 2018
Theodora (Teddy) Garcia, 94, Passed away Peacefully in her sleep on December 6, 2018. She is survived by two children and various Grandchildren and Great –Grandchildren. A Rosary and Memorial Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Espanola, NM on Monday, December 17, 2018. The Rosary will be recited at 10:30 AM with the Funeral Mass to...
Harry Valdez
Dec 5, 2018
Valdez, Harry ,of Santa Fe, NM died peacefully, at home on Wednesday December 5, 2018. Born March 04, 1944 to the late Isaac and Elosia Valdez. He is survived by his loving wife and life partner of over 53 years, Katherine (Katy) Valdez, his brothers Isaac Valdez (Dolores), Raymond Valdez (Joanne), Frank Valdez (Pearl), sisters Rita Scheer (Loren) and Brenda...
Richard A. Giron
Dec 4, 2018
Richard A. Giron, 62 – A resident of Santa Fe and previous resident of Colorado passed away following a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his father, Tomas D. Giron; brothers: Joseph and Tomas Giron, Jr; sister, Andrea Giron; uncle, Julian R. Silva; aunt, Corina Montoya. He is survived by his mother, Isabel S. Giron; brother, David R....
Lilly Casaus
Dec 3, 2018
Lilly Casaus born July 2, 1938 passed away peacefully December 3, 2018, surrounded by her loving husband Joaquin of 61 years, and her children, grandchildren and one great-grandson. She was born to Samuel and Lisaida Roybal and preceded in death by her grandchildren, Joaquin Casaus IV and Nicole Yvonne Shaak. Services will be held at St Anne’s Catholic Church on...
Maria Mabel Medina- Trujillo
Dec 3, 2018
Mabel Trujillo born on March 4, 1930, passed away in her home, on Monday December 3, 2018 at the age of 88. Mabel is preceded in death by the love of her life, Richard Trujillo, mother Nieves Medina and brothers Manuel, Joe and Juanito. Mabel is survived by her only daughter; Gloria Zubia, grandchildren Chris Martinez (Sally), Belinda Avila (Kenneth)...
Doris K. Hughes
Dec 2, 2018
Doris K. Hughes, 78, passed away at home on Sunday December 2, 2018 in Los Alamos, New Mexico. She was born in January to Luther and Helen Knicley in Cazenovia, New York. She later married Norval Hughes in December 1961. In her more recent years, Doris volunteered at The Lobby Shop at Los Alamos Medical Center. On any given Tuesday...
Walter B. Stroop
Dec 2, 2018
Courtesy Announcement Walter B. Stroop, Age 48 a resident of Ohkay Owingeh passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018. Walter is survived by his son Walter N. Stroop III, his mother, Rose Salazar, Brothers Michael and Anthony Stroop. Special Niece and Nephews Norma Barela, James Barela, Aaron and Adrian Stroop. Godsister, Ceanna Gallegos, Great Niece and Nephew, Albert Jr. and...
Grace Priscilla Maes
Dec 2, 2018
Grace Maes, 61 a resident of Santa Cruz passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday December 2, 2018. She was preceded in death by her beloved William "Billy" Maez, Grandson Paul Maez, Father Aaron Maes. Paternal grandparents: Perfecto & Maria "Frutosa" Maes and Maternal grandparents: JJ & Josefa Dominguez. She is survived by her mother Melitona Maes. Aunts: Rosa...
Thomas Hill Torr
Dec 2, 2018
Thomas Hill Torr 73 resident of Santa Fe, NM passed on December 2, 2018. He was born on March 27, 1945, in South Bend, Kansas to Madonna Louella Maher and Harry Hill Torr. Thomas is preceded in death by his father: Harry Torr, mother: Madonna Torr, brother: Jerry Torr and brother-in-law: Steve Richardson. He is survived by his spouse: Teresa...
James Miller
Dec 2, 2018
James Andrew Miller, 49, of Questa passed away on December 2, 2018. He is preceded in death by his mother, Winifred Legge, grandparents, Billy L. Howard and MW Howard of Dodge City, Kansas. He is survived by his father, Larry Thomas of Questa, New Mexico. There will be a farewell memorial for James Andrew Miller on Sunday, December 16, 2018...
George W. Sanchez
Nov 29, 2018
George W. Sanchez (67) peacefully passed away on November 29,2018 surrounded by his loving family. George was born to Antonio (Tony) and Elizabeth (Elsie) Sanchez on June 10, 1951. He joined the United States Army in 1969 and served in the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged in 1975. George was also a 1st Dan Black Belt in Korean Tang...
Raymond F. Kersting
Nov 29, 2018
We are at a time in our American history where we need more kindness, gentleness, wisdom, and compassion for all people. Therefore, it is with a sad heart that we announce to the world the death of Reverend Raymond Francis Kersting, of Santa Fe, NM on November 29, 2018. At 85 years old, Reverend Kersting was a third generation Santa...
Evangeline "Vangie" A. Robinson
Nov 28, 2018
On November 28th, 2018, Vangie Robinson passed away peacefully at her home in Cañon. She is survived by her husband, Jim Robinson, daughters, Wanda MacCormack, Jan Quintana, son, Johnny L. Gonzales II, 7 grandchildren 14 great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren. Private family services were held. Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home, Taos. To share a memory, please visit our website...
Dorothy Mae Baird Crawford
Nov 27, 2018
Dorothy Mae Crawford, longtime Los Alamos resident, passed suddenly on Tuesday, November 27. Dorothy was born in the small farming community of Casey, Illinois and received her R.N. in Nursing from Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. She moved to Colorado and attained a B.S. in Nursing from the University of Colorado in 1959. While at CU-Boulder, Dorothy worked at...
Steven A. Armijo "Kiki"
Nov 27, 2018
Steven A. Armijo (Kiki) Steven A. Armijo born April 23, 1961, the eldest of our children went into the loving arms of the Lord on November 27, 2018 following a brief illness. Parents Diego (deceased) and Mary Ann Armijo He was preceded in death by his father Diego Armijo Jr, his beloved sister Judi Armijo, his brother Tim Armijo, his...
Roberts Walker French
Nov 26, 2018
On November 26, 2018, Roberts (Bob) Walker French died at his home in Santa Fe. He was a scholar, teacher, mountaineer, poet, and mentor to many. He will be greatly missed. Bob was born in New York City in 1935, to John and Rhoda Walker French. After early schooling in New York and Woodstock, VT, Bob attended Dartmouth College (B.A.,...
Melvin D. Skolnik
Nov 26, 2018
Melvin D. Skolnik, intrepid entrepreneur, passionate competitor and animal lover, died on November 26, 2018. He was 77 and a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, after having lived on both coasts for many years. Born and raised in Chicago, Mel received a law degree from Columbia University and undergraduate and master’s degrees in economics from the University of Michigan...
Betty G. Garcia
Nov 23, 2018
Betty G. Garcia (87) passed away peacefully on November 23, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born in Santa Fe and lived there most of her life. She worked at La Fonda as a Seamstress, and later provided child care for many years for many children. Betty was a very kind and compassionate person, and an attentive listener....
Rudy "Papo" Aldaz
Nov 23, 2018
Rudy “Papo” Aldaz, 68 – A resident of La Cienega, New Mexico passed away on November 23, 2018. He was born January 14, 1950 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to Isidro and Sarah Aldaz. He married Cecilia Aldaz in 1988 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Mr. Aldaz is preceded in death by his parents: Isidro and Sarah Aldaz; sisters: Ruth Duran...
John L. Gonzales
Nov 23, 2018
On November 23, 2018, John L. Gonzales passed away peacefully and returned home. He is preceded in death by his mother, Elvira Gonzales, father, Anastacio Santistevan, sisters, Anna Martinez, Edith Martinez, and Emerald Dolinger and niece, Tiffany Hopper. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Randie, daughters, Wanda MacCormack, Jan Quintana (Eli) and Alicia Fields (Brian Skinner), son,...
