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

Feb 9, 2018

Daniel (Danny) E. Waterman Danny was born on December 28, 1970 to Gloria Waterman and Joe Tapia in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He entered into eternal life at the age of 47 on Friday, February 9, 2018, after a short illness. He was employed at St. Vincent Hospital for 12 years. He was an active member of St. Anne Catholic...

Feb 9, 2018

Raymond Lee Schwarz born March 30, 1949, in Rochester, Minnesota, passed away on February 9, 2018, in Santa Fe, NM. Originally from Rochester, MN, Raymond was drawn to Santa Fe at an early age, attempting to hop a train to the city different when he was just thirteen years of age. He believed he should have been born in Santa...

Feb 8, 2018

Feb 7, 2018

Donna M. Vogel, age 70, left us suddenly on February 7, 2018. She will be forever remembered by her husband and soulmate, John, they celebrate 50 years together, and by their daughter Michelle and her husband, Clifton Tanabe and their children, who were the light of Donna's life, Siera, Ben and Justina. Donna, born in 1947 in Iowa, grew up...

Feb 7, 2018

Mrs. Ruth Ortega (née Pacheco) died peacefully in her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico on February 7, 2018 at the age of 97. She was surrounded by her friends and family. Ruth is survived by her children, Elued Ortega of Farmington, NM, Jim Ortega of Santa Fe, NM, and Elizabeth Ortega-Ethelbah of Santa Fe NM; her brother David Pacheco...

Feb 7, 2018

Feb 6, 2018

Tanya M. Chavez-Hoover, age 43 a resident of Penasco passed away on February 6, 2018 due to complications from Mutliple Sclorosis. Tanya was born in Springer, NM. on October 16, 1974 to Antonio and Gloria Chavez. She met and later married Matthew Hoover and they had 5 children, Marisa, Sebastian, Christian, Madilyn and Baby Madyson Jane. They enjoyed their life...

Feb 5, 2018

Joseph Michael Gauthier, 77, of Tesuque, NM passed away on February 5, 2018. He was born on May 7, 1940 to Anna and Joseph Gauthier in Elizabeth, NJ. He is preceded in death by his parents. Joseph is survived by his life long partner Richard J. Viano also from Tesuque, NM, and several cousins from New Jersey, Florida, and Virginia....

Feb 4, 2018

Dodge, Griffin N. (Ret. Col. US Army) of Santa Fe passed away on February 4, 2018. Born on December 30, 1931, Griff graduated from SFHS in 1949 and CSU (C A+M) in 1953. He retired from the Army after 29 plus years in 1982. He had two tours in Vietnam earning two bronze stars. Griff is predeceased by his parents...

Feb 3, 2018

Robert Cantwell Mr. Robert Cantwell, born on September 5, 1959 in Dearborn, Michigan, to Harold and Mary Cantwell, passed away at age 59 on February 11, 2018 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He attended graduate school, completing both an MBA and masters in mathematics. Robert served in the US Army and he also worked as a computer programmer at Los...

Feb 3, 2018

Susan Batista, resident of Hernandez, age 74 passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018 in Espanola. Susan was born in Roy, NM on June 13,1943 to her parents, Elena Sandoval Gallegos and Luis Gallegos. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Gertude Rael of Espanola; Grandsons :Michael Audelio Maestas, Charlie Maestas and Jacob Maestas all of Hernandez. Susan...

Feb 2, 2018

Demetrio L. Herrera Jr., 59, of Talpa passed away on February 2, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Demetrio and Marina Herrera, brother, Andres Herrera and nephew, Leroy Herrera Jr. He is survived by his brother, Leroy Herrera Sr., nieces and nephews, Alicia Philips (Keith), Sierra, Manuel, Matthew and Kiara Herrera, aunt, Josie Garcia (Ray), special cousins,...

Feb 2, 2018

Benito S. Montoya Born on February 18, 1921 in Santo Nino, N.M. to Ernesto and Antonia Montoya, passed away on February 2, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Dolores, son Chris, great granddaughter Rebecca, sister Mary, brothers Frank, Augustine, Tony (wife Aurora), and many in-laws, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, and cousins. He was in the CCC...

Feb 1, 2018

He sat in a corner of the Plaza beneath a white and yellow umbrella, drawing good-natured caricatures of tourists who seemed inexorably pulled to the friendly, witty man with a penchant for making his subjects laugh — and look good. Al Chapman, friends and family say, was an artist, a salesman and, really, a piece of work. He had the...

Feb 1, 2018

Feb 1, 2018

JONANNE GORDON Santa Fe – Jonanne McWhorter Gordon passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 at her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico from natural causes. Private services will be held on February 16, 2018 for the immediate family. Jonanne McWhorter was born on March 7, 1933 in Dallas, Texas. She was the daughter of Ross McWhorter and Irma McWhorter of...

Jan 30, 2018

Mr. Martiniano Valencia, 80 passed away on January 30, 2018. Mr. Valencia was from Chama, New Mexico. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Martiniano (Marty) Adonis Valencia, 80 survived by his wife Josephine, his brother Joe and sisters Senphoda and Erminia. His children Marty, Lodia, Michael (Paolina), Trisha Beck (Marshall), Sandy Gotts, (Tom). He has...

Jan 28, 2018

Blake Forrester Dunlap Dec. 24, 1969—Jan. 28, 2018 Loving father, son, and brother, steadfast friend, seeker and adventurer, Blake was graced with all the good attributes: kind, smart, funny, handsome, and graceful. He put everyone at ease. He grew up in Amherst Junction, WI, and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1993 from Carleton College in Northfield, MN. He studied abroad...

Jan 28, 2018

Jeremiah Andrew Valencia December 6, 2003 – January 28, 2018 “God Has You In His Arms Now” You will be forever missed and remain in our hearts precious little angel. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 10:00am with a Mass to follow at 11:00am at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Pecos, NM. The burial to...

Jan 27, 2018

Carmen Sedillo, 73 of Santa Fe, NM passed away on January 27, 2018, she was born on December 16, 1944 to Frank and Teresita Sedillo. She is preceded in death by her father Frank Sedillo, mother Teresita Sedillo, brother Frank Sedillo Jr. She is survived by her sisters Mary Lou Sedillo, Josie (Robert) Ortiz, nephews Donald Chavez, Michael Chavez, Robert...