Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Robert M. Espinoza
May 30, 2018
Robert M. Espinoza, 61, a resident of La Mesilla, born December 20, 1956, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Robert was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin A. Espinoza; uncle Pedro Espinoza and aunt Frances Maez. He was born in Inglewood, CA & raised in Buena Park, CA to parents Benjamin & Idalia Espinoza. He later moved to...
Elizabeth J. Gentry
May 30, 2018
Elizabeth Gentry, age 68 of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on May 30, 2018. She was born on January 23, 1950 in Watrous, New Mexico to Joe and Stella Martinez. She enjoyed spending time with her many friends whom she’s met throughout the years. She also enjoyed her hobbies such as quilting, crocheting, and embroidering. She especially enjoyed cooking...
Rita Vivian (Avila) Gallegos
May 29, 2018
After a courageous year battling cancer, Rita Vivian Avila Gallegos age 67, beloved wife, mother, sister, friend and second mom to all her school kids died on May 29, 2018 at Kindred Hospice in Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by her husband, Bennie Gallegos; sons Joey B. Gallegos and Cristobal Gallegos; sister Virginia Hull (Robert); brother Jim Avila and numerous...
Abraham Joseph Martinez
May 29, 2018
Abraham Joseph Martinez, of Dixon, NM passed away unexpectedly on May 30, 2018. Family and friends are collecting pictures and stories about Abraham and will posting them on this,his web memorial page. Funeral services are pending and will be announced as they become available.
Edna Fay Wyatt
May 28, 2018
Edna Fay Wyatt passed away on May 28, 2018. Services are pending at this time and will be updated on our website as soon as they become available.
Richard Pursley
May 27, 2018
Richard E. Pursley, DVM, veterinarian practicing in Wichita, KS, died unexpectedly on May 27, 2018 in Angel Fire, NM. He and his wife Georgia have been homeowners in Angel Fire since the year 2000. The entire family including cherished children, grandchildren and beloved yellow Lab, Rio, have hiked, skied and relaxed in the beautiful mountains for many years. Rick was...
Gilberto Ulibarri
May 27, 2018
Gilberto “Gil” Ulibarri, 80, passed peacefully at home with his family by his side on Sunday, May 27, 2018. He was born on College Street in Santa Fe to Carmelita Jacquez Ulibarri and Eulogio F. Ulibarri. He is predeceased by his parents, his brothers: Toby, Leo, Jake, Carlos; sister: Jean Lopez; his first wife, Angie Mares Ulibarri and infant twin...
Thomas Miguel Jaramillo
May 23, 2018
Tomas Miguel (Mike) Benedicto Jaramillo December 21, 1935 – May 23, 2018 HE WAS A BIG MAN WITH A BIG HEART! A heart that gave out on him after ALL and EVERYTHING that he gave to his family and community. Mike Jaramillo was born in Santa Fe, NM on December 21, 1935. For the first eighteen years of his life...
Jamison 'Jamie' Clift
May 21, 2018
Jamison "Jamie" Clift, age 64, passed away in Santa Fe, NM, Monday, May 21, 2018. Services are pending and will be announced as they become available.
Theresa L. Reyes
May 21, 2018
Theresa Lorraine Reyes, 58, of Taos passed away on May 21, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eduardo and Teresa Romero, parents in-law, Luis and Olivia Reyes. She is survived by her husband, Richard Reyes, sons, Richard Reyes Jr. and Adam Reyes (Carly), brothers, Richard Romero (Christine), Nick Romero (Wanda), Edward Romero Jr. (Lisa), sisters, Erlinda Romero...
Sylvia Corelia Pana
May 21, 2018
Sylvia Corelia Pana, 67 years of age, a resident of Fairview, NM, went home to be with the Lord on May 21, 2018, with her loving family by her side. Sylvia was born in Petaca, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hilario and Veronica Martinez; sisters, Idalia Gallegos and Lucy Gallegos; and brother, Larry Hilario Martinez. Father...
George R. Ortiz
May 21, 2018
George R. Ortiz George Ralph Ortiz – July 21, 1940 – May 21, 2018 Following a long battle with cancer, George Ortiz died beautifully and peacefully at his home and surrounded by his family in the early morning hours of May 21, 2018. He has gone to be with our Lord. George was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on...
Elma N. Fernandez
May 21, 2018
Elma N. Fernandez passed away peacefully on May 21, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. A Rosary will be held on Thursday, May 24, 2018, 10:00 AM at the Iglesia de La Canada, Santa Cruz, NM. Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment will take place following the Mass at the Holy Cross Cemetery.
Max Sanchez
May 20, 2018
Max Anthony Sanchez, 45, of Arroyo Seco passed away unexpectedly on May 20, 2018. He is preceded in death by his sister, Valerie Sanchez, grandparents, Maximinio Martinez, Petrolina and Barolin Sanchez, Casimira and Melquires Madrid, mother in-law, Consuelo Ochoa. He is survived by his wife, Maria Elena Sanchez, children, Angeles and Indica Sanchez, parents, Luis and Violeta Sanchez, sister, Monica...
Odelia A. (Della) Baker
May 19, 2018
ODELIA A. (DELLA) BAKER, 94, a resident of Española transitioned on Saturday May 19, 2018, at her home surrounded by her loving family, sister and brothers, following a lengthy illness. She dedicated her life to God, and to her family, whom she always encouraged to pursue their dreams. She was preceded in death by her Husband; Dwight Joe Baker, parents,...
Rodney Anthony Tafoya
May 18, 2018
Rodney Anthony Tafoya, 46, of Talpa passed away on May 18, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father, Alfirio “Ciscos” Tafoya, grandparents, Eloy and Erlinda Pacheco, Eliza Tafoya and Henry Sandoval (Anselma), many aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by his mother, Ellen Tafoya, sister, Marlene Ritchie (Todd), nephews, Angus and Miles Ritchie, uncles and aunts, Alfred...
Michael Nolen
May 18, 2018
Michael Patrick Nolen, 64, of Red River passed away on May 18, 2018. Mike and his wife Lynn and son Sean, built, owned and ran Red River’s first and only radio station, KRDR 90.1 FM Red River Radio, Inc. Mike was also a PSIA Ski Instructor at Red River Ski Area and Ski Tech at Sitzmark Sports. He was also...
