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

Nov 22, 2017

Lynda Regina Byrd (Gina), age 56 went to be her savior on November 22, 2017 after an 11 year battle with cancer. Gina was born in Silver City, NM and was a graduate of Cobre High School. Gina is preceded in death by her brother Jens Abreu Jr. and friend Jeanette Anaya. She is survived by her parents, Dexter and...

Nov 21, 2017

Margaret L. Armijo passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2017, after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her mother, Josephine Cordelia Lyles; her aunt Teresita Hoover; her uncle Dan Hoover; her partner, Glen Williamson; and the father of her children, Alfred (Luke) Armijo. Margaret is survived by her loving sons Paul Armijo (Carla) and Mickey Armijo (Robbie),...

Nov 20, 2017

Carlos Benito Trujillo “CB”, age 85 passed away peacefully on Monday November 20, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of Luis Ambrosio Trujillo and Crecensia Grace Gonzales Trujillo. He is preceded in death by his parents and his oldest son Martin Victor Trujillo, brother Felix Trujillo, niece Amy and siblings Clarita and Antonio. CB is survived...

Nov 20, 2017

Bonnie Sue Zirkel passed away on November 20, 2017. On a car trip to visit her grandparents in Arizona, Bonnie and her father stopped in Taos, New Mexico, some 55 years ago, and Bonnie declared that one day she would live there, and so she did, for well over 40 years. Her love of art and animals influenced many of...

Nov 20, 2017

Max R Martinez 63, passed away Monday, November 20th in Santa Fe. Max was born March 3rd, 1954 in Santa Fe, to Jose and Lillian Martinez. He was preceded in death by parents, Lillian and Jose, brother Harold Martinez. Max is survived by his sister, Lucinda Martinez (Robert Urban) his children, Jason (Charmaine), Jaclyn (Michael) Harrison, Christine Martinez, grandchildren, Madeline,...

Nov 20, 2017

Juan Rivera, 40, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on November 20, 2017. Services will be held in Pueblo, CO.

Nov 19, 2017

Eric Lambert 80, of Taos passed away November 19, 2017 at the UNM Neurosurgery Hospital in Albuquerque, N.M. He was born to Dr. Richard Lambert and Grace Agnes Long in Chicago. Growing up he lived in New Orleans, Mexico and California. He served 13 years in the Navy and 3 years in Japan during his enlistment. He left the Navy...

Nov 18, 2017

Billy E. Vigil, 88, of Costilla passed away on November 18, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Felicia Vigil, brothers, Donald and Robert Vigil. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ruth Vigil, children, Glen Vigil (Francine), Nick Vigil (Martha) and Connie E. Vigil, grandchildren, Glen Vigil Jr., Sammy Vigil, Misty Vigil, Christine...

Nov 16, 2017

Mark Conklin, 59, a lifelong resident of Tres Piedras passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 16, 2017. He is preceded in death by his father, Albert “Bud” Conklin, mother, Florence “Flo” Conklin and father in law, Elive Valdez. He is survived by his wife, Margie Conklin, children, Eric (Jozelyn), Nick (Angelina), Adrienne (Ross) and Jesse (Morgan), mother in law, Gloria...

Nov 16, 2017

Nov 16, 2017

Beloved wife, sister and aunt, Beth (Elizabeth ) Willette Scott, 54, of Taos passed away on November 16, 2017. Beth loved the mountains, nature, her dogs and cats and her home in Taos. She fought cancer since 2013. She leaves her well-loved husband, Ron Scott. No Services are planned. Donations in her memory can be made to Rio Grande Alcohol...

Nov 16, 2017

Felipe C. Ortega, age 82 a resident of Questa, NM passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017. He was preceeded in death by his parents; Felipe S. Ortega, and Elvira Ortega, Sister; Elise Moran, Significant Other; Wanda Dillon, First Cousin; Manuel Ortega, Nephew; Jordan Medina, Niece; Mindy. He is survived by his Children; Felipe C. Ortega III and wife Maryann,...

Nov 15, 2017

Charles John Michael Montoya left this world on 15 November 2017 in Boca Raton Florida at the age of 74. He was born on June 9, 1943 to Deacon Oswaldo and Rafelita Montoya in Santa Fe. He was the 6th of 12 children. Michael attended Guadalupe Elementary and St. Michaels High School. He entered the US Navy and served four...

Nov 14, 2017

Our beloved Mother and Friend Evangeline G. Quintana 84, known by many as “Vangie”, a resident of Taos, NM passed away in the early morning of November 14, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born Maria Evangelina Gallegos to Luis R. Gallegos and Josefa de Belen Casados Gallegos on December 17, 1932 at home in the community of El Guique,...

Nov 14, 2017

Shawni Jennette Williams, 47, of Angel Fire passed away on November 14, 2017. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She had a huge heart and would help anybody in need. She is preceded in death by her son, Nick Williams, parents, Lucille and Jerry Avery, sisters, Sonja Daniel and Lucretia Avery, mother in-law, Linda Williams. She is...

Nov 13, 2017

Caroline M. Ortiz, age 101 of Ohkay Owingeh, NM passed away Monday surrounded by her beloved family. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 6PM followed by the praying of the Rosary at 7PM at Rivera Family Funeral Home in Espanola. The Rite of Christian Burial will be celeberated on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 9AM at San Juan...

Nov 13, 2017

Nov 13, 2017

Lester Ray Cisneros, Jr. of Santa Fe, New Mexico left to be with the Lord surrounded by family, and to be reunited with his Mother in eternal peace in Heaven, November 13, 2017. Lester Ray was born September 14, 1970 to Rebecca and Lester Cisneros in Santa Fe, NM. He is preceded in death by his Grandparents, Jose Maria and...

Nov 11, 2017

Ninfa Ortiz, 91, was called to be with the Lord on 11-11-17 after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her family. She was born 1-18-1926, to Felipe and Felicita Armijo in Pecos NM. She is preceded in death by her parents, two sons Phillip Gonzales, Charlie Ortiz and Gilbert Gonzales. Leaves behind her beloved family Dennis Ortiz (Gloria), Lester Ortiz, Deril...

Nov 10, 2017

Theresa Oralia Garcia was born on March 28, 1948 to Maguin and Teresa Romero in Los Alamos, New Mexico, and went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on November 10, 2017. Theresa met and married Eziekel Garcia in 1968. Theresa and Eziekel had two children, a daughter Regina and a son, Samuel. During their married life the couple resided...