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

Feb 21, 2018

Felipe Romero Jr. passed away on February 21, 2018 following a lengthy illness. Felipe was preceded in death by his Grandparents; Desiderio and Juanita Romero , and Brother in Law; Chris Martinez. Felipe is survived by his parents; Felipe Sr. and Sulema Romero, Daughter; Angel Romero, Son; Jesse Romero, Sisters; Patsy Nevarez, Betty Romero, Cindy Martinez, Maryann Romero, Diana Grant...

Feb 21, 2018

Amarante Martinez, 84, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, formerly of Medanales, passed away on February 21, 2018. Amarante was preceded in death by his parents, Adelaido and Leontina Martinez; brothers: Sifredo, Luis and Bernabe; sisters: Bennie and Eulalia. Known for his big heart, strong personality and bright memory, Amarante will be missed by many. He is survived by his...

Feb 20, 2018

Maurice Turetsky Maurice Turetsky, 82, of Santa Fe New Mexico passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 52 years, Susan Turetsky, and was the loving father of his daughter, Lauren Turetsky, his late son Joshua Turetsky and the very proud Papa of Shea Turetsky-Cohen. He was the son of the late...

Feb 19, 2018

Jerry P. Sweeney Jerry passed away peacefully on February 19, 2018 at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Patrick and Clara Marie Sweeney, and his brother Jack Sweeney. He is survived by his son Robert Larragoite (Lynn Netz); brother Bob and sister-in-law Lena Sweeney; niece Patty Waterman (Ron) and children, Shannon (Seun) and...

Feb 18, 2018

Maxine Ramirez, age 76 of Ojo Caliented, NM passed away in Espanola on Sunday, February 18, 2018. A Rosary will be held on Friday, February 23, 2018 at 7:00 PM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ojo Caliente, NM. The Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 9:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church,...

Feb 18, 2018

Elizabeth "Eacha" Medina, 67, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2018 in Albuquerque. She retired from Taos Municipal Schools and worked for many years at the Taoseño Restaurant. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Lupe Medina, brothers, Eugene and Steve Medina. She is survived by her son Joey Medina, granddaughters, Melody, Angelina, JoleMarie, and...

Feb 16, 2018

Linnea Sarwinski, age 89, died peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2018. She was born May 28, 1928 in Genoa, Nebraska, to John and Emma Swanson. She is survived by her children, Greg (Georgia), Anna (Tom), Lisa (Rex), Anita (Dave) and George, as well as seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; her sister, Sylvia Patrick, as well as many nieces and nephews....

Feb 16, 2018

Estefanita “Stephie” Luján Garduño Estefanita “Stephie” Garduño, 84, a resident of Santa Fé since 1957, died Friday, February 16, 2018. She was born in Nambé, New Mexico on March 19, 1933. Stephie was preceded in death by her mother, Sinforosa Lujan Garduño; father, Federico Garduño; younger sister, Lorinda J. Garduño Fattah and brother-in-law Majeed H. Fattah. Stephie is survived by...

Feb 16, 2018

Vicki Rodela, age 59 a resident of Espanola, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018. Vicki was born on February 18, 1958 in Canjilon, NM to Esmeraldo Martinez and Victoria Martinez. She married Tito Rodela on June 2, 2000 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Vicki was preceded in death by her father, Esmeraldo Martinez, Sr. and mother, Victoria Martinez; brothers: Esmeraldo...

Feb 14, 2018

Henry Martinez, Sr., age 75 of Chimayo, NM passed away on Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Henry was born in Gilman, Colorado to Marcos Martinez and Eufemia Lovato. When he was a young child, the Martinez family moved to Chimayo, NM. He married Loretta Martinez on March 3,1962. Henry is survived by his wife, Loretta,...

Feb 14, 2018

(Eva) Jennifer Craig, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep in Santa Fe New Mexico on February 14, 2018. She was born in Amarillo, TX on March 1, 1957 to Eva Marie and Evans Hughes Craig. She worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield as a member care coordinator, and loved her job and co-workers!...

Feb 13, 2018

Robert Chase Hill, May 10, 1928 ~ February 13, 2018 Robert, (Bob) was a native of Kansas City, Missouri. He attended Kansas City public schools. Upon graduation from high school, he entered the University of Kansas, studying a liberal arts curriculum. He earned his varsity K for two years as a member of the KU track team and as a...

Feb 13, 2018

Brett Thomas Torres, 50 from Santa Fe, NM passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 13, 2018, he was born on April 28, 1967 in Omaha, Nebraska to Patricia and Joseph F. Torres Jr. He is preceded in death by his father Joseph F. Torres Jr, and his brother Matthew R. Torres. He is survived by his mother Patricia...

Feb 12, 2018

Dilia M. Maestas, born on October 29, 1924 passed away on February 12, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was a proud Taos High School graduate at a time when most women didn’t further their education. She retired from Holy Cross Hospital after twenty nine years of service. Upon raising her four children she also helped raise two grandchildren...

Feb 12, 2018

Feb 12, 2018

Julian D. Jaramillo, 88, of Taos passed away on February 12, 2018. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Carmen Jean “Petunia” Jaramillo, parents, Julian and Francisquita Jaramillo, sisters, Margaret Mascarenas and Julia Jaramillo, son in-law, Armando Ramos, nephews, Mike and Toby Mascarenas. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lourdes Jaramillo, children, Julian Jaramillo (Cami), Paul...

Feb 11, 2018

Gerald D. Gulotta (b. 17 Apr 1921 in Rockford, Ilinois) is an American industrial designer and educator. Specializing in the design of functional objects of glass, porcelain, ceramic, silver and stainless steel, Gulotta was also deeply engaged with the formal teaching of design, serving on the faculty at the Pratt Institute in New York (1955-1985) and consulting on design education...

Feb 11, 2018

Louise F. Gibbs, 95 of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on February 11, 2018, at Kingston Residence. Louise was born on January 3, 1923 in Fall River, Massachusetts. She attended school in Assonet, Massachusetts, graduating from Durfee High School in Fall River in 1940. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine with a degree in...

Feb 11, 2018

Our beloved, Fashionette Ashley Montoya, 29, resident of Santa Fe passed away on February 11, 2018. She is preceded in death by her father Leroy Montoya, paternal grandparents, Evaristo and Celonires Montoya, and Timothy Baca. Fashionette is survived by her beautiful, young daughters Breyonna and Jaylynn; long-time companion Tommy Archuleta; mother Veronica Esparza (Jesus); brothers Leonard Montoya (Jessica) and Edward...

Feb 9, 2018

Doris C. Lovato, 66, resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away peacefully on February 9, 2018, surrounded by her loving family at home, she was born on January 31, 1952 in Santa Fe, NM to Rose and Santiago Gallegos. She is preceded in death by father Santiago Gallegos, brother-in-law Bob Savinsky. She is survived by her mother Rose Gallegos, daughters...