Obituaries

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

Amos Trujillo

Amos Trujillo

Nov 15, 2018

Amos D. Trujillo, 45, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on November 15, 2018. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Julia Trujillo, aunts and uncles, other family members. He is survived by his mother, Fabiola Trujillo, wife, Trish Trujillo, daughter, Jaeden Trujillo, stepdaughter, Kristen Padilla, stepson, Michael Padilla, brother, Tomas Sandoval (Geneve), niece, Adrianna Sandoval, aunts, uncles, other...

Mike "Rudy" Gallegos

Mike "Rudy" Gallegos

Nov 15, 2018

Mike “Rudy” Gallegos, 71, a resident of Espanola passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family on Wednesday November 15, 2018. Mr. Gallegos was born September 7, 1947 in Fairview. He worked at Northern New Mexico College until his retirement. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and playing the drums. Mr. Gallegos was preceded in death by his parents, Miguel...

David J. Berardinelli

David J. Berardinelli

Nov 15, 2018

David J Berardinelli, noted Santa Fe Attorney, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 at his Santa Fe home. A Memorial Service will be held in the spring and will be announced at a later date through Rivera Family Funerals. Please call 989-7032 for information.

Norton Jack Bicoll

Norton Jack Bicoll

Nov 14, 2018

Norton Bicoll, DDS, MAGD, FACD died at the age of 81 at his home in Santa Fe, NM. He was a loving father, husband, uncle, brother-in-law, friend, dentist, car-guy, and devoted member of the Jewish community. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 48 years, Sheila Bicoll, his children Adam and Jessica Bicoll, his grandchildren, London and Jacob Bicoll, his...

Roberta A. West

Roberta A. West

Nov 13, 2018

Roberta "Bobbie" A. West, (1945-2018) of San Cristobal passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 13th after a battle with ovarian cancer. Before coming to New Mexico, Bobbie was a labor and delivery nurse for 40 years in Washington, DC. Outside of work Bobbie sculpted and painted southwestern animals and the Sangre de Cristo mountains. A graduate of the...

Thomas Michael Horan Jr.

Thomas Michael Horan Jr.

Nov 13, 2018

Thomas Michael Horan, Jr., 77, passed away in Santa Fe, New Mexico, November 13, 2018. He was born on July 9, 1941, in Sydney, Australia, to Thomas M. Horan and Agnes Tancred Horan, along “with his twin, John Patrick Horan. He graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1965 with a degree in Government, and served in the United Stated...

Grace Louise Mcgehee

Grace Louise Mcgehee

Nov 12, 2018

Grace Louise McGehee, born July 9, 1941, passed away on November 12, 2018, at the age of 77. Born in Houston, Texas; Mother was Augusta Belle Lumbley and Father, Clyde Saunders Lumbley. She was partners with Elizabeth Anne Embry for 30 years. She was preceded in death by: Her sister Betty White, brother in-law Bill White, previous spouse James Calvin...

Frank Gutierrez

Frank Gutierrez

Nov 12, 2018

Frank Gutierrez - Obituary Frank Gutierrez, 92 of Larned, Kansas, El Paso, Texas, and Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away suddenly but quietly and peacefully with his wife, younger brother, and niece by his side on November 12, 2018 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Frank is survived by his wife of 67 years Teruko “Kay” Gutierrez, sons Roberto and wife...

Joe E. Martinez

Joe E. Martinez

Nov 11, 2018

Joe E. Martinez, 87 – A resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away of natural causes on November 11, 2018. He was born on July 16, 1931 to Benita Aranda and Filiberto Martinez in Espanola, New Mexico. Joe married Connie Martinez in Orlando, Florida on November 5, 1951. He is preceded in death by his wife, Connie Martinez; father,...

Angel Trujillo

Angel Trujillo

Nov 8, 2018

Angel Romero Trujillo, age 86, of Ranchitos in Taos, New Mexico passed away in Santa Fe, New Mexico on November 8 surrounded by family and friends. The third child of 7 siblings she was raised on her father's sheep ranch in the community of Los Cordovas. Her parents were Tomas Hartt Romero and Beatriz Trujillo. She was a descendant of...

Scott Quintanilla

Scott Quintanilla

Nov 7, 2018

Scott Pahana Quintanilla, 46, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on November 07, 2018. He is preceded in death by his mother, Leslie and brother, Raphael. He is survived by his children, Leslie Raelynn, Justice, Ashley, Jayden and Bradley, father, Raphael, brothers, Kayum, Jesus, Emiliano, David and Joseph, sisters, Dawn, Teresa, Marisol, Gloria and Linda, the Browne family, many other relatives...

James Reece Pratt

James Reece Pratt

Nov 6, 2018

James Reece Pratt, 1927 - 2018 James Pratt, 91, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, died in Santa Fe on November 6, 2018. He was born in Stamford, Texas on March 25, 1927 to James “Reece” and Margaret (Barret) Pratt. Upon the death of his father in 1935, he and Margaret settled in Dallas. From his mother, James developed a deep...

Richard "Buzzy" Padilla

Richard "Buzzy" Padilla

Nov 5, 2018

Richard M. ‘Buzzy’ Padilla, 78, died on November 5th at home in Santa Fe, New Mexico surrounded by his family after battling a lengthy illness. He will be remembered as a dedicated family man whose passion for public service helped impact many lives in our community. Buzzy was born on September 20, 1940 in Santa Fe to Oliver & Louise...

Kevin Lynn Wildenstein

Kevin Lynn Wildenstein

Nov 2, 2018

Kevin Lynn Wildenstein, 54 passed away November 2, 2018. He was a dear husband to Jo Ann Romero Wildenstein, loving father to sons Fabian and Diego Wildenstein, son to Rudy and Irene Wildenstein and brother to Debbie Wildenstein. He was preceded in death by brother Kelly Wildenstein. Kevin graduated from NMSU in 1987 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He...

Rosalie V. Chacon

Rosalie V. Chacon

Nov 2, 2018

Rosalie V. Chacon, 79, of Taos passed away on November 2, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leroy B. Chacon, parents, Pulidor and Ignacia Vallejos, brother, Celso Vallejos and sister, Glenda Anaya. She is survived by her children, Isabel Chacon (Peter), Leroy “Boy” Chacon, Sophia Chacon (Brandon), Pam Baca, granddaughter they helped raise, Krystal Montoya Martinez, grandchildren,...

David Patrick Nelson

David Patrick Nelson

Nov 1, 2018

David Patrick Nelson, 73, was born in Oakland, California to Margaret (Martinez) and Emory Nelson while his parents were employed at the shipyards during WWII. David succumbed after a lengthy battle with cancer. Upon graduation from Espanola High School he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He worked in many different states and held many different...

Richard "Thom" Urban

Richard "Thom" Urban

Oct 31, 2018

Richard “Thom” Urban, 59 – Went to be with our lord on October 31, 2018 following a brief illness. He was born December 20, 1958 to William and Isabel Urban in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his father, William Urban; mother, Isabel Urban; brother, Jerry Urban; nieces: Dana Rodda and Kim Henzie, nephew, Johnny Long....

Lugardita V. Griego

Lugardita V. Griego

Oct 31, 2018

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Lugardita Griego, age 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at her home in Dixon. She was born April 01, 1925 in Las Trampas, New Mexico to parents, Edwardo and Onofre Vigil. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ernesto Griego; her daughter Sadie Griego; brothers, Enrique, Elisardo, Ernesto,...

Connie B. Marquez

Connie B. Marquez

Oct 29, 2018

Connie Baca Marquez of Santa Fe, New Mexico went to be with her Lord October 29, 2018. Connie was born October 3, 1930 in Tapia, Los Cavos, New Mexico. Connie was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister and friend to many. Connie touched the lives of many people with her vibrant personality and beautiful smile during...

Joseph Ross "Punky" Martinez

Joseph Ross "Punky" Martinez

Oct 28, 2018

Joseph Ross “Punky” Martinez, 57 – Passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018, during dialysis in the presence of his beloved wife and companion of 21 years Carmen Ortiz (de Martinez). Joseph was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico and raised in La Puebla and Chimayo, New Mexico to Lugarda Lopez-Martinez and Ross Martinez. He attended school in Espanola and...

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