Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Lani Tixier
Oct 30, 2017
Lani Tixier, a long time resident of Canada De Los Alamos and native son of Santa Fe, with The Heart of a world traveller, passed away peacefully, Monday, October 30th, surrounded by his family and close friends. Lani is preceded in death by his father Freddie Tixier, mother Pia Gomes Tixier, brother Frederick Tixier, and sister Michelle Tixier. Lani leaves...
Einar Sundstrom
Oct 29, 2017
Einar John Sundstrom, 89, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 29th at Kingston Residence, Santa Fe, NM. He was previously a resident of Beaver Dam, WI and Lake Jackson, TX. He was born October 25, 1928 in Chicago, IL. He was the eldest of two sons of Ingrid (Milton) and John Sundstrom. He married Martha Jane Howe June 14, 1952 in...
Rosina Garcia
Oct 29, 2017
Rosina Garcia It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother on Sunday, October 29, 2017. Rosina “Rusie” Garcia was born in Agua Fria Village, NM on November 17, 1928. She was the youngest born to Luis D. and Susana B. Romero. She grew up in Agua Fria Village along with two brothers and two...
George Callaghan
Oct 28, 2017
George Callaghan, 74, passed away October 28, 2017, a resident of Santa Fe, NM. He was born May 18, 1943 in Aberdeen, SD. He married Jean on June 7, 1964. He is preceded in death by his parents George Callaghan and Cecilia Siemens and Stepfather Ed Siemens. He is survived by his wife Jean Callaghan, brother Clint Siemens, sister-in-law Sandy...
Benny Garcia
Oct 28, 2017
Benny R. Garcia 7-16-40 to 10-28-17 Our beloved son, brother, grandfather, uncle passed away at the age of 77. Benny lost his courageous battle to cancer. Benny is preceded in death by his father, Bennie Garcia, sister Barbara Trujillo, son Michael Garcia, grandparents, Manuel and Barbarita Varela. He is survived by his mother Delfina Garcia, daughter Charlotte Ault, granddaughter, Jessica...
Andrea Amos
Oct 28, 2017
Andrea Amos was born on July 5th, 1973 and was called home to our Lord and Savior on October 28th , 2017. Andrea was preceded in death by her husband Ian Amos and her younger brother Nacho Saavedra. She is survived by her children, Daniel Barela, Gabriela Saavedra, Samantha Amos, grandson Landyn Martinez, her parents Teresa Salazar and Sammy Saavedra,...
Cyra Kerven
Oct 27, 2017
Cyra Bernice Kerven, age 93 passed away at home on Friday, October 27, 2017. A Goodbye Ceremony will be celebrated on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Rivera Family Funeral Home at 4:00 PM.
Andreita Romero
Oct 27, 2017
Andreita M. Romero, 93, of Llano Quemado passed away on October 27, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Octaviano Romero, daughter, Christine M. Romero, son, Enrique Romero, parents, Enrique and Cirilia Mondragon, daughter in law, Betty Romero, grandchildren, Nadine Romero and Susan Romero. She is survived by her children, Bernie Romero (Gloria), Loyola Aguirre (Salvador), Vivian Romero,...
Alfredo Sanchez
Oct 27, 2017
Alfredo E. Sanchez, Sr. born on January 14, 1940, originally of Llano San Juan, passed away on October 27, 2017 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Barolin and Petrolina Medina Sanchez; his brothers, Liberato, Elifar, and Reginaldo; sisters, Mary Gonzales and Adelina Garcia; stepdaughter Brenda Lovato; and four grandchildren, Dawn Marie, Michael, Jason, and Jacob....
Sofia Sanchez
Oct 27, 2017
Our delightful Sofia passed away Friday, October 27, 2017, of lung cancer. Sofia was the youngest child of Phillip R. Sanchez and Nell W. Sanchez. She has a son, Alexander Olivas, and life long partner, Alex Olivas. Her siblings: Phillip Sanchez Jr. (Karen), Inez Thomas (Cliff), Pablo Sanchez (Siiri), Nella Sanchez Cook (Joe), Joaquin Sanchez (Amber), Javier Sanchez (Wren). Sofia...
Gilberto Corral Valdiviezo
Oct 26, 2017
Gilberto Corral-Valdiviezo, Age 72, passed away on October 26, 2017. Gilberto was preceded in death by his Parents; Manuel and Margarita Corral, Brothers; Alberto and Augustine Corral-Valdiviezo, Sister; Maria Luisa Corral, Niece; Yolanda. Gilberto is survived by his Spouse; Anita J. Corral, Son: Manuel Corral, Step Son; Thomas Lucero, Daughters; Lisa Corral and Lorie Corral. Sister: Stela Corral-Terran, Brother; Esaias...
Geraldine Garcia
Oct 25, 2017
Geraldine Garcia, 62, of Ponderosa New Mexico peacefully passed into God’s hands on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Geraldine is survived by her husband Louie Garcia of Ponderosa, son Matthew (Celina) Garcia and grandsons Matthew Jr., Levi, and Justin Garcia of Ponderosa, step-daughter Anna (Joseph) Lovato and step-grandchildren Adrian and Monique Chavez, Joseph and Antonio Lovato...
Alfredo Espinoza
Oct 24, 2017
Alfredo Alejandro Espinoza, 71, of Arroyo Seco and Pojoaque passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Luben and Maria Espinoza, infant sister, Marcella Espinoza, sister, Margaret Sanchez (Anthony), nephew, Andrew Sanchez, grandparents, Eva Valdez, Manuel Herrera, Valentin Valdez, Emilio and Marianita Roybal, in laws, Teofilio Vigil, Telesfor and Teddie Garcia. He is...
Tomas Chacon
Oct 24, 2017
Elijio “Tomas” Chacon, Age 62, went home with the Lord on Oct. 24, 2017. A long-time resident of Santa Fe, NM and formerly of El Rito, NM, he touched the hearts of many and will be deeply missed. Tomas was born Aug. 14, 1955, in EI Rito, NM. He is preceded in death by his Father, Jose P. Chacon; Mother,...
George E. Adelo
Oct 23, 2017
George E. Adelo, 64, passed away on October 23, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 23, 1953 to Consuelo and George Adelo. George grew up in Pecos, but worked most of his life in Santa Fe where he practiced law since being admitted into the State Bar in 1978. George helped run his family’s business...
Nellie Maes
Oct 22, 2017
Nellie May Maes-Sanchez, 75, of Questa, New Mexico (formerly of Alamosa, Colorado) went to be with the lord October 22, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Nellie was born July 2, 1942 in Las Animas, Colorado, to Leo and Jennie Sanchez. Nellie enjoyed gardening, yard work, crocheting and was an avid bingo player and gambler. Most of all, she loved spending...
Renetta Miera
Oct 22, 2017
Renetta M. Miera, 44, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2017. She is preceded in death by her mother, Christine Miera, grandmother, Delia Miera, uncle, Carlos Miera, aunts, Gloria and Irma Miera. She is survived by her sister, Jo Anna Martinez (Max Stroback), nephew, Joseph, nieces, Stefanie, Abbie and Candice, grandfather, Felix Miera, aunt, Lillian Miera, uncles, Felix...
Deborah M. (Schreiber) Hererra
Oct 21, 2017
Deborah M (Schreiber) Herrera 62, from El Rancho passed away on October 21, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents Abner and Dorothy Schreiber and her in-laws Juan and Sophie Herrera. She is survived by her husband Tommy, sons Samuel and Ernesto his wife Magaly. Sister Abby Gould, her husband Tom, Nieces Faith...
Clyde Ortega
Oct 21, 2017
Clyde Ortega 47, of Santa Fe New Mexico was taken up to Heaven with the Lord Jesus Christ and all the angels October 21, 2017. Clyde is preceded in death by his wife Eusemia Rodriquez, grandfather and grandmother Pablo and Adelina Ortega grandmother and grandfather Fidel and Tessie Cordova and Aunt Sandra Cordova. He was also survived by his father...
Bernard Gilbert Nuanez
Oct 20, 2017
Bernard Gilbert Nuanez passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017 surrounded by his loving Family. He is preceded in death by his parents Bernardo and Luisa Nuanez, and siblings Max and Sam Romero, John, Eutimo, Paul and Carmen Nuanez. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Irene Nuanez, his sons John (Mary), David and Bobby (Debbie), his...
