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

Jan 27, 2018

Pamela Jeanne Brooks Bohne, 61 passed away in Santa Fe, NM on January 26, 2018, she was born in New Orleans, LA to Betty Jerl Brooks and Aubrey J. Brooks Jr., she married Robert Lynn Bohne on December 2, 1999 in Santa Fe, NM. She is preceded in death by her father Aubrey J. Brooks Jr. and brother Aubrey J....

Jan 27, 2018

Sadie Ortiz Knight, age 90, resident of Taos, New Mexico, died peacefully on January 27, 2018, at her home. Preceded in death by parents, E.B. Ortiz and Ophelia Santistevan Ortiz; brothers Arthur L. and Joseph E. Ortiz, and nieces Jane Ann Ortiz and Tammy Velasquez. She was also preceded in death by former husband, Herman W. Knight. Sadie is survived...

Jan 26, 2018

Ralph R. Sandoval, 62 of Santa Fe passed away peacefully on Friday, January 26 2018 with his family by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents Eppie and Magdalena Sandoval, daughter Neomi Sandoval, sister Barbara Garcia, and sister Mary Ann Mendez. An avid outdoorsman who loved nature as much as he loved his family and friends; Ralph...

Jan 24, 2018

Elsie Razzino, 74 passed away on January 24, 2018 in Santa Fe, NM, she was born on September 29, 1943 in United Kingdom to Gertude and Sydney Tarr. She married Joseph Razzino On June 9, 1984 in Queens, NY. She is survived by her spouse Joseph Razzino. Born in England, Elsie came to the states by the way of NYC...

Jan 24, 2018

Norberto Mendoza Jr., 40 passed away on January 24, 2018 in Santa Fe, NM, he was born on February 19, 1977 in Lubbock, Texas to Sara and Norberto Sr. Mendoza. He is survived by his mother Sara B. Mendoza, father Norberto Mendoza Sr. both from Santa Fe, NM, 7 siblings, nieces, nephews, and in laws. Beto, was known for his...

Jan 24, 2018

Leroy Michael Chavez, age 56 lifelong resident of Santa Fe passed away on January 24, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father Joe Chavez, sister Joann Chavez, and brother Richard Chavez. He is survived by his mother Lena Chavez, longtime girlfriend Darlene Castillo, daughters: Melissa Chavez Valdiviezo and husband Erasmo, Ashly Chavez and girlfriend JC, and their mother...

Jan 23, 2018

Angie went to be with the Lord, January 23, 2018. She was preceded in death by her Father and Mother; Celestino and Bertha Martinez, Mother and Father In Law; Frank and Vitalia Rael, and Son; Roberto Rael. She is survived by her husband Donald Rael, Daughter; Charmaine, Grandson; Tyler, Granddaughter; Jayde, Brothers; Edward and wife Carol, Isaac and wife Bandi,...

Jan 22, 2018

Ralph (Midge) Perkins a longtime resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on January 22, 2018. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Henry and Lillian Perkins on March 6, 1941. He was married to Phyllis for 57 years and together they has 3 children. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry & Lillian, brothers Ron...

Jan 21, 2018

Johnny T. Montaño, 64, of Arroyo Seco passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 21, 2018. He was the longtime owner of Casa Cordova Restaurant in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico. He also drove for the U.S. Mail in addition to working for other restaurants in the community. He will be missed dearly by all who knew and...

Jan 21, 2018

Joseph Aurelio Garduño, 90, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on January 21, 2018. He was a veteran who served in the Korean War and served as a Brigadier General. He was an author and enjoyed writing. His passion lay in taking care of people and animals. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ricardo and Senida Garduño and brothers,...

Jan 20, 2018

Born on July 4th, 1930 in Questa, New Mexico, Berlin Trujillo, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on January 20, 2018. Proceeded in death by his parents, Bonifacio and Lilah Trujillo, brothers, Clarence Trujillo, Ernest (Bonnie) Trujillo, Art Trujillo, and sisters, Rebecca Martinez, and Fabiola Trujillo. Survived by his wife of...

Jan 20, 2018

Joseph J. Martinez, 96 years of age, passed away peacefully in his daughter Laurie's arms on January 20th, 2018. He was proceeded in death by his wife Frances Mascarell de Martinez (1998) and his son Mark Lawrence Martinez (2013). Joe J. was a beloved husband and father, he is survived by his daughter Laurie and her wife Sonya; sons Orion...

Jan 19, 2018

Shirley Neil Culbertson Edwards entered eternal life with our Lord and Savior on January 19, 2018. She was born on April 4, 1928 in Coeburn, Virginia to Carl Culbertson and Virginia Crenshaw. Shirley and her beloved husband Judge C. Wythe Edwards, childhood sweethearts, were married in 1945. Judge Edwards was a decorated WWII hero, a devoted husband and father. He...

Jan 19, 2018

Harold Timber, a long time Taos resident, passed away at his residence on January 19, 2018. Born in Milwaukee as Harold Ceranowski on April 21, 1927, the family name was later changed to Timber, after “Harry’s Timber Camp” a well-known Milwaukee Establishment founded by his father. His early years were spent helping with the family businesses which included taverns, restaurants,...

Jan 19, 2018

Lolita Rivera, age 88 of Santa Fe, NM passed away at home Friday, January 19, 2018. Funeral services are pending and will be announced as they become available.

Jan 16, 2018

MARTHA M. DEUBEL Martha M. Deubel passed away on January 16, 2018, in Santa Fe, NM. Martha was born Martha Marie Barczinski on January 27, 1925, in Lens, Pas-de-Calais, France. Martha married Constantin (Connie) Deubel in 1949, and they were married for 61 years until his death in 2010. Martha lived in France until 1952, when she emigrated to Canada...

Jan 16, 2018

Ruth Gallegos, 79, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on January 16, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Casimiro Gallegos, parents, Silviano and Solema Cisneros, brothers, Abel and Bernadino “Perla” Cisneros, sister, Martha Vigil and sister in-law, Virginia Cisneros. She is survived by her children, Casey Gallegos, Debbie Gallegos, Connie Gallegos (Matt), Carmella Suazo (Josh) and Cindy...

Jan 16, 2018

Jan 14, 2018

Morris Santistevan was a resident of Chamita. He passed away Sunday January 14, 2018. He retired from Los Alamos National Laboratories after many years. He served in the Army National Guard from 1949 to 1952 during the Korean War. He enjoyed the outdoors especially his farm and tractor. He loved to dance, tell jokes and stories. He was a devoted...

Jan 14, 2018

Maria Esther Garcia, age 79 of Ranchos de Taos, passed into eternal peace on January 14, 2018. Esther had a long career as a teacher in the Saginaw, Michigan public and parochial schools. She also had several teaching assignments as a professed sister of the Dominican order. Esther lived a full life and especially loved traveling, painting and woodworking. Esther...