Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Sofia Pablita Martinez
Jun 17, 2018
Sofia Pablita Martinez, 80, of Arroyo Seco passed away on June 17, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Bernabel Martinez, granddaughter, Nichole Martinez, grandson, Joey Martinez, mother, Modesta Duran, sister, Evilia Duran, brothers, Juan, Ernesto, Adonario and Maggie Bustos and sister-in-law, Estella Bustos. She is survived by her children, Rose, Reynaldo (Diana), Johnny (Donna), Orlando (Jolene),...
Iver Wahl
Jun 16, 2018
Iver W. Wahl, age 94, passed away on June 16, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kaye, his 2 two sisters, his brother, and his parents. He is survived by his son, Michael Iver Wahl, his daughter, Eileen Gardner, three grandchildren, and two nieces. He always had a big smile, and a firm handshake, and loved a...
Wesley Crowl
Jun 15, 2018
Wesley Drew Crowl passed away early on the morning of June 15, 2018. He was born to Terry McClymond and Scott Crowl in Taos on January 19, 1996. He was a beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle and friend to many. He enjoyed rock climbing with his dad, perusing book stores and movies with his mom and spending time...
Jason William Knight
Jun 12, 2018
Billy, Lynn and Jaime would all like to thank everyone who has shown us so much support over the last couple weeks. This has been the most difficult time in our lives and knowing that Jason touched so many people with his incredible wit, diamond in the rough charm, and truly caring openness and passion has been truly invaluable. Jason...

Emma Gomez
Jun 12, 2018
Emma V. Gomez, 86, of Taos passed away on June 12, 2018. She retired as a bookkeeper from the Taos Municipal Schools. Emma was a life time member of the Ranchos Presbyterian Church. She was a foster grandparent and senior companion. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tony S. Gomez, parents, Andres and Jesusita Valerio, brothers, Elizardo, Telesfor,...
Phillip T. Griego (Peepers)
Jun 11, 2018
Phillip T. Griego (Peepers), 40 passed away on June 11, 2018 in Santa Fe, NM. He was born on March 10, 1978 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Jane and Phil Griego. Phillip is preceded in death by his grandfather Tito Griego, grandmother Delphine Griego, grandfather Glenn Petty, uncles Billy and Herman Griego. Phillip is survived by his parents Phil and Jane...
Nora Duran
Jun 10, 2018
Nora Alice Leyba Duran, formerly a long time resident of Rodarte, New Mexico, passed away on June 10, 2018 at the age of 77. She was surrounded by her loving family. Nora was born on October 4, 1940 in Vadito, NM to the late Samuel and Ophelia Pacheco-Leyba. She grew up in Ely, Nevada and moved to Peñasco, NM, when...
Daniel Matthew Trujillo
Jun 9, 2018
It is with heavy hearts that we say farewell to a beautiful soul. Daniel Trujillo (Red) 17, passed away on June 9, 2018. He was born November 19, 2000 at 2:39 a.m., and from the moment he entered our lives, to the time he left, we were truly blessed. His beautiful smile and red hair will live in our hearts...
Barbara Boyd Richardson
Jun 8, 2018
Barbara Boyd Richardson Barbara passed away at home with family by her side on June 8, 2018. Barbara was an only child born on March 7, 1931, to Cal and Fern Boyd in Albuquerque, NM. Her father’s job with the Charles Ilfeld Company moved them to Santa Fe and she graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1948. She attended...
Carlotta T. Ortiz
Jun 7, 2018
CARLOTTA T. ORTIZ Carlotta T. Ortiz passed away peacefully at her Santa Fe home Thursday, June 7, 2018 at the age of 95. A descendent of the early Spanish settlers of the seventeenth century, she was proud of her heritage and loved her family time at the ranch in Gallina. Following many years of service, she retired from the New...
Jim Cohen
Jun 6, 2018
Jim Cohen, Obituary It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of James P. Cohen, 83, a cherished member of our Santa Fe Community. Jim fell ill while traveling abroad and passed contentedly June 2nd in Inverness, Scotland surrounded by his beloved wife of 52 years, Linda, and his only child, Richard. In addition to Linda and...
John Thomas Andre
Jun 5, 2018
John Thomas Andre, Tucumcari resident passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018 in Amarillo Texas. He was born September 28, 1949 in Honolulu Hawaii. John attended Washington High School in Kansas City, KC, class of 1968. He is a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he earned several medals, in 2008, after 37 years of service, John retired from Union Pacific...
Dorothy Zopf
Jun 4, 2018
Dorothy Richards Zopf died peacefully on June 4, 2018 at age 89, at Taos Retirement Village. Her husband of 50 years, George Zopf, preceded her in death in 1999. She is survived by son Richard Zopf of Yellow Springs, Ohio, daughters Amy Wohlert (Joseph Cecchi) of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Sarah Bent of Allentown, New Jersey and Emily Zopf (Robert...
Mary Lou Ortiz
Jun 3, 2018
Mary Lou Ortiz 76, of Nambe , NM. On the morning of June 3, 2018 Mary Lou joined our Lord and Saviour, with her beloved son and husband by her side. She was born on January 29, 1942 to Alfredo and Pauline Romero in Santa Fe, NM. She grew up on Rosario Hill. She attended Loretto Academy and later graduated...
Rosenaldo Casados
Jun 3, 2018
Rosenaldo “Ross” Casados was born on September 17, 1930 in Park View, New Mexico Parents were Pablo and Manuelita Casados, both deceased. He was married to Angie Casados now deceased also.Deceased brothers and sisters were: Pablo Casados Jr., Ted Casados, Belinda Moseley Gullion, and Josie Casados.Surviving brothers and sisters are Benito Casados, Tomas Casados, Teofila Valdez, JoAnne Martinez and children;...
Juan J. Arballo
Jun 2, 2018
Juan J. Arballo, 32 passed away on June 2, 2018 in Santa Fe, NM. He was a resident of Pojoaque, NM. Juan was born in Santa Fe, NM on October 10, 1985 to Ramona and Ramon Arballo. He is preceded in death by his grandpa: Jose B. Chavez, grandma: Domingita Chavez, uncle: Ray P. Chavez, Aunt: Rita F. Baca, grandma/grandpa:...
Vicente Tomas Padilla
Jun 2, 2018
Vicente T. Padilla (Tomas), passed peacefully at the Casa Rael, on Saturday, June 2, 2018. Mr. Padilla was born in Cerrillos, NM to Fedela Montoya and Antonio Narvaiz on February 18th, 1926. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings. Mr. Padilla was a single man without children. In his younger days he would help his parents...
Pauline Norma Levy Heil
Jun 2, 2018
Pauline Norma Levy Heil, age 90, of Los Alamos and Santa Fe, passed away peacefully June 2, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born April 16, 1928 in Alexandria, Louisiana to Mary Ruth Richard Levy and Dr. Edwin Mayer Levy. She grew up in Canandaigua, New York, where her father was a Psychiatrist at the Veterans Hospital. She graduated...
Angelina Montoya
May 31, 2018
Angelina Montoya age 85 a resident of Los Luceros, NM passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018 with her loving family by her side in Bernalillo, NM. Angelina also known as “Angie” was the second youngest child born in Los Luceros on March 28, 1933 to Seferino and Candelaria Salazar. She was preceded in death by her parents, Children; Patrick...
April Frances Browne
May 31, 2018
April Francis Browne, 42, of Dixon, NM, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. April was born at home in Questacitas, NM on April 24, 1976 to Connie Wood and Lemuel Browne. She was raised in Dixon, attended the local elementary school, and graduated from Chamisa Mesa High School as valedictorian in 1994. April spent most of her life...