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

Apr 14, 2018

Obituary George Franklin Erickson III (“Ruff”) (January 28, 1942—April 14, 2018) George Franklin Erickson III—known affectionately as “Ruff”— died at home in Santa Fe, N.M. surrounded by his family on April 14. He was 76. A jack-of-all-trades who was perhaps best known for his 1990s regional TV show, New Mexico Outdoors, George was born in Oklahoma City and raised in...

Apr 13, 2018

Sonya Pokahantas Archuleta, Age 47 passed away peacefully on April 13, 2018. Sonya is preceded in death by Father; Narcisco Archuleta Sr., Brother; Narcisco Archuleta Jr., Grandmother; Pablita Martinez, and Godparents; Martin Sandoval and wife Clara. She is survived by her Loving Husband of many years; Herman Felix, Sons; Orlando Archuleta, and Herman Felix Jr., Mother; Onofre Archuleta, Sister; Sunseria...

Apr 13, 2018

Joe A. Romero, 75, of Taos and formerly of Questa passed away on April 13, 2018. He is preceded in death by his son, Danny Joe Romero, parents, Octaviano and Nepomosena Romero, granddaughter, Nichole Martinez, sister, Berlinda Hernandez, brothers, Ernie and Rudy Romero. He is survived by his children, Johnny A. Romero (Vera), Donna Jo Martinez (Johnny) and Debbie Martinez...

Apr 13, 2018

Gerald “Jerry” Levine passed peacefully in his home in Austin, Texas on April 13th, 2018 at the age of 88. Jerry is survived by his loving wife Joyce of over 50 years. Jerry was the father of 4 children: Mary (Michael), Victor (Kathryn), Joy (1962-1979) and Adam (Norah). He had one sister Judy, and 6 2/3 grandchildren: Jesse (1971-1974), Seth,...

Apr 13, 2018

Vanessa Oliver, 31 passed away on April 13, 2018 in Santa Fe, NM she was born on August 8, 1986 in Los Angeles, CA to Gloria Dominguez. Vanessa married Paul R. Oliver on February 2, 2010 in Santa Fe, NM. She is preceded in death by her uncles: Fine Otuafi Sr. and Freddie Smith, aunt: Freda Smith. Vanessa is survived...

Apr 12, 2018

Stephen Cameron Dunn, age 68 of Taos, unexpectedly passed away this past Thursday. Stephen was born in Fair Haven, New Jersey to Robert A Dunn and Helen E. Richmond. Services are pending and will be announced at a later date.

Apr 12, 2018

Carl Eric Padilla, 55 of Santa Fe, NM suddenly passed away on April 12, 2018. He was born in Las Vegas, NM on October 11, 1962 to Isabel and Lorenzo Padilla. Carl is preceded in death by his father: Lorenzo Padilla, uncle: William Padilla, grandmother: Olympia Padilla, uncle: Carl Vigil, grandparents: Annie and Thomas Vigil. He is survived by his...

Apr 10, 2018

Dora Coriz Conn 81, passed away on April 10, 2018 in Santa Fe, NM, she was born on May 29, 1936 to Antonia Mares and Tranquilino Coriz in Santa Fe, NM. She married Robert A. Conn on May 21, 1966 in Yuma, Arizona. Dora is preceded in death by her mother: Antonia Mares Coriz, father: Tranquilino Coriz, sisters: Lena Carrillo...

Apr 9, 2018

ORALIA GONZALES Oralia Gonzales, 93, born January 24, 1925 in Lamy, NM, passed away at her Santa Fe home on Monday, April 9, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Rafaelita and Lucio Ortiz. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Nicolas Gonzales; daughters, Teresa Arakawa and Dorothy Toney; sons, Charlie Gonzales, Nicolas Gonzales, Jr, Christopher Gonzales,...

Apr 9, 2018

Dorothy Kinsell, former long time resident of Monte Vista, Colorado, went to be with her heavenly father on April 9, 2018. She passed away at the home of her daughter in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she and her husband Clay have lived since 2011. Dorothy was born on December 1, 1926 in Amherst, Texas. She married Clay Kinsell of...

Apr 8, 2018

Calvin Lee Miller, 68 of Tres Piedras passed away on April 8, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father, John Miller. He is survived by his children, Luree Sigala (John) and Calvin Miller II (Barbara), granddaughters, Jessica (Micheal), Reina and Elena, mother, Lora Sanchez (Clyde), brothers and sisters, Johnny Miller (Linda), Connie Sanchez (Ernest), David Miller (Linda) and...

Apr 8, 2018

Apr 8, 2018

Elizabeth C. Bennett, 88 passed away on April 8, 2018 of natural causes. She was a resident of Los Alamos, NM. Elizabeth was born in Memphis, TN on June 22, 1929 to Iris Irene Needham and James Crowson. She and Elbert W. Bennett were married on December 1, 1962 in Los Alamos, NM. Elizabeth is preceded in death by her...

Apr 7, 2018

Marilyn E. (Lin) Plumb died in her sleep as she had hoped, on April 7, 2018, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Paul Brown of Santa Fe. She was 93. Lin was born in Normal, IL, to Elbert W. and Estella (Baker) Crandall. She married her high school sweetheart, Robert Plumb, in 1944 before he shipped...

Apr 7, 2018

Sinfie (Sinforosa) Roybal Ortiz 87, passed away on April 7, 2018 in Santa Fe, NM. Sinfie was born on October 19, 1930 in El Rancho, NM to Guadalupita and Cresenciano Roybal. She married Toby (Tobias) Ortiz on October 27, 1951. Sinfie is preceded in death by her husband: Toby Ortiz, infant son: Johnney, parents: Guadalupita and Cresenciano Roybal, brothers: Medrano...

Apr 6, 2018

Grace Cummins passed away peacefully on April 6 in Santa Fe at the age of 100. Born June 13, 1917 in New York City, Grace was the eldest of two children born to John and Anne Flesche. She was preceded in death by her brother, John (Jack) Flesche Jr. of Evergreen, Colorado. Grace is survived by her three children, Tom...

Apr 5, 2018

Anthony "Red Martinez" Age 39 from Alcalde was born on August 28, 1978 and passed away on April 5, 2018. He was proceeded in death by his Grandmother; Lena Sanchez; Grandfather; Armando Sanchez; Brother; Stevie Martinez, Grandfather; Fidel Martinez; Grandmother; Emilia Martinez. He is survived by the love of his life his wife Melisha Martinez, Daughters; Lena Martinez, Destiny Martinez,...

Apr 4, 2018

Evelyn Collier August 30, 1920 to April 4, 2018 April 4, 2018 was a beautiful spring day in New Mexico. This was the day Evelyn chose to leave us and begin her journey. After a short illness, she is now at rest. Evelyn was born in Lenapah, Oklahoma to Lee Cook and Nancy Swimmer. She had two brothers and two...

Apr 3, 2018

IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT THE FAMILY OF MICHAEL PAUL MAURICE ANNOUNCES HIS PASSING AFTER A LONG BOUT WITH CANCER ON APRIL 3, 2018 AT THE AGE OF 79. HIS WIFE CAROLYN MAILE PARKER PREDECEASED HIM. HE WILL BE LOVINGLY REMEMBERED BY SON STEVE (DARCY) DAUGHTERS MICHELLE (CHRIS) THORNE AND SUZANNE (NICK) ZAW. AND SEVEN GRANDCHILDREN. HE HAS LIVED...

Apr 3, 2018

Raymond Matas, 70, of Ranchos De Taos, NM, passed away on April 3, 2018. Born in Passaic, NJ, Ray moved to the Denver area in the 70's to attend the Colorado School of Trades. He was a Mountain Bell/USWest/Qwest retiree working in the Denver area until 2002. Ray is survived by his wife of 22 years, Pam Matas, and step-son,...