Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Gaston Neil Lowry
Jul 15, 2018
Gaston Neil Lowry, 93 resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on July 15, 2018. He was born in Paducah, TX on September 8, 1924 to Dona Hall Lowry and Lem B. Lowry. Gaston married Clydelle C. Lowry, on May 28, 1960. He is preceded in death by his parents: Lem B. and Dona Lowry, brother: L.B. Lowry and sister-in-law:...
Kelly Joseph Mraz
Jul 15, 2018
Kelly Joseph Mraz, 47 resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on July 15, 2018. He was born in Hollywood, FL on September 27, 1970 to Llani and Joseph Robert Mraz. Kelly is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother: Shirley May Headley Collins, maternal grandfather: Donald Edward Collins, paternal uncle: John Mraz and paternal grandfather: Joseph Hugo Mraz. Paternal Grandmother:...
Emilia E. Martinez
Jul 15, 2018
Emilia Elizabeth Martinez, 64, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, Godmother and friend, passed away on July 15th, 2018 at her childhood residence in Taos peacefully surrounded by her family and close friends. She is preceded in death by her father, Adolfo D. Martinez and niece, Stephanie Van Paris. She is survived by her mother, Alice D. Martinez, brothers, Michael "Smokey" Martinez...
Malaquias Rodriguez, Jr.
Jul 14, 2018
Malaquias Rodriguez, 85, of Chamisal passed away on July 14, 2018. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 10:30 AM at Emanuel Presbyterian Church in Penasco with interment to be held at 2:15 pm at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com
Eligio E. Jacquez
Jul 14, 2018
Eligio E. Jacquez, age 89, resident of Santa Fe and formerly of Coyote, NM, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 14, 2018, of natural causes. Mr. Jacquez was preceded in death by his wife, Florinda Jacquez, his parents, Andres and Gertrude’s Jacquez, sister, Antonia Jacquez, a brother Phil and wife Ramona Jacquez, brother, Alex Jacquez, sister Marlene and husband Marion...
Mike Roybal Jr.
Jul 13, 2018
Mike Roybal age 86 born June 30, 1932, loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and Veteran passed away unexpectedly July 13, 2018. He is survived by 7 children, Lillian Baca, Debbie Roybal, Linda Noriega (David), Mike Roybal Jr. (Mia), Liz Hernandez (Tom), Reina Roybal, and Jason Roybal, 2 sisters, 1 brother , 19 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, and 2 great –great...
Kenneth Lloyd Graves Jr.
Jul 13, 2018
Kenneth Lloyd Graves Jr, 47 resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on July 13, 2018 in a battle with colon cancer. He was born on July 8, 1971 in Las Cruces, NM to Juanita Stern and Kenneth L. Graves Sr. Kenneth married Judie Dominguez on January 1, 2015 in Santa Fe, NM. He is preceded in death by his...
Leo James Anaya
Jul 12, 2018
Leo James Anaya, Jr. passed into eternal life with his Lord and Savior from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on July 12, 2018. Leo loved the Lord! Leo is survived by his wife Angela, children Julian, Deanna and Gary Merino. Grandchildren, Delilah, Lily, Avah and Bella. His father, Leo Anaya Sr. and wife Geri, sister Renee, brother Clifford Valencia...
Manuel Luciano Miera
Jul 12, 2018
Manuel Luciano Miera, 87 of Llano, New Mexico passed away on July 12, 2018. He is preceded in death by his mother: Pablita Miera Gonzales, son: Melvin Manuel Miera, stepfather: Perfecto Gonzales, half brothers: Abenago Gonzales and Alejandro Gonzales. He is survived by his children: Alex Miera (Frances), Yolanda Miera, 5 grandchildren: Melvin Miera, Kristy Perez (Bobby), Jesse Miera (Alyssa),...
Willie D. Garcia
Jul 11, 2018
Willie D. Garcia from El Guique, NM passed away on July 11, 2018. Willie was preceded in death by his Sisters; Ramona Garcia, Cecilia Diaz, and Regina Edmonds, Brothers; Tony Garcia, Elias Garcia and Daughter-in-law; Diana Garcia. He is survived by his Daughters; Priscilla Garcia, Patricia Garcia, Kathy Lobato and husband Frank, Tammy Niedermeier, Nicole Villalobos and husband Ray, Son;...
Margie M. Gonzales
Jul 11, 2018
Maria Margarita Gonzales “Margie” was born in Espanola, NM on August 1, 1946 and went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2018. Margie was preceded in death by her long life partner; Rudy Mondragon, Parents; Medardo and Fransisquita Gonzales, Sisters; Mary Madrid, Sadie Morfin, Beneranda Martinez, Brother; Mariano Gonzales, Like a Daughter to Margie; Molly Martinez. She is...
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Johnston
Jul 10, 2018
Our beloved mother, Mary Elizabeth Johnston (Betty), passed away at Holy Cross Hospital in Taos, NM on July 10th. Exactly 41 years to the date when she arrived here in 1977. She is survived by her companion and lifelong partner, Jeff Rzepecki of Taos, 3 daughters, Sheri Savonen, Dodi McVeety and Neteri Johnston. "Nanny" also leaves behind 10 grandchildren, Belita,...
Beatrice Gloria Rodriguez
Jul 6, 2018
Beatrice Gloria Rodriguez, 66 a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 6, 2018. Beatrice was born on October 8,1951. She is predeceased by her mother, Maria Rodriguez and her father, Cipriano Rodriguez. She is survived by her eight siblings, Isabel Vigil, Ernest Benavidez, Rick Benavides, Christine Gonzales (Husband Edward), Eva Sanchez (Husband Mike), David...
Jake H. Lopez
Jul 5, 2018
Jake H. Lopez February 9, 1953 - July 5, 2018 Jake H. Lopez, 65 a life time resident of Santa Fe passed away peacefully at his home after battling a lengthy illness on Thursday July 5, 2018. Jake is preceded in death by his parents Carpio & Tiofila Lopez, Brother Gene & Brother in law Joedy Dominick. Jake was a...
Fred E Ortega
Jul 5, 2018
Fred E. Ortega, 71, of Questa passed away on July 05, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents Eduardo and Rosaura Ortega, siblings Floyd, Johnny and Consuelo Ortega, nieces and nephews Frances Martinez, Paul Eugene Aguilar, Matthew Cisneros and Patsy Ortega, brothers in law Guy Martin, Jimmy Gallegos, Medardo Aguilar and Elivy Segura. He is survived by his...
Henrietta Tafoya
Jul 4, 2018
Henrietta Tafoya, age 50 passed away on July 4, 2018 in Santa Fe, NM. Services were held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at the First Indian Baptist Church in Espanola. Burial will take place on the Hopi Reservation.
Bradford Adelbert Smith
Jul 3, 2018
Bradford Smith, who extended humanity’s vision to look boldly where no eyes had ever looked as head of the camera team for the Voyager mission, hopscotching from one weird world to the next across the solar system and discovering prospects for alien life, died on July 3 at his home in Santa Fe, N.M. He was 86.
His wife, Diane...
Maria F Atencio
Jul 1, 2018
Mary Frances “Maria” Atencio passed on to the next life on July 1, 2018, at home surrounded by her friends and family. She was 63 years old. Maria earned an Associate degree in Early Childhood Development at the Santa Fe Community College in 1992. She worked many years for the New Mexico Department of Health as a social worker. She...
Tom Trujillo
Jun 30, 2018
Services will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 10:00am at San Isidro Catholic Church
Melvin Joseph Medina
Jun 29, 2018
Melvin Joseph Medina, 58 passed away suddenly on June 29, 2018. He was born on November 15, 1959 in Fairview, NM to Bertha and Benjamin S. Medina. Melvin is preceded in death by his parents: Benjamin S. and Bertha Medina, brother: Eli Medina and sister Viola Arellano. He is survived by his sister: Marlene Romero from Santa Fe, NM, brother:...
