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

Mar 13, 2018

Gerard France Poirier, of San Cristobal, died in his own home on March 13, just shy of his 100th birthday. Of French-Canadian descent, Gerard was born in Nashua, NH on July 10, 1918. He graduated from St. Anselm’s College with a degree in botany, and then joined the Army in 1940. During WWII he served as company commander of the...

Mar 13, 2018

Ramon Isaac Montoya July 23, 1933 – March 13, 2018. He passed away at home at the age of 84, when his big loving heart gave its last beat to this world. He was born in Nambe, NM to Ramon and Frances Montoya. Ramon is preceded in death by the love of his life, Socorro, whom he lovingly cared for...

Mar 12, 2018

In the early afternoon of March 12, 2018, heaven gained a new angel to play his guitar and sing his special corridas to our Lord Jesus. It is with great sadness, that the family of Robert (Bob) Leroy Sandoval, announces the passing into his new life, free from pain, and together, once again with his family members that passed before...

Mar 10, 2018

Elizabeth Lisa C de Baca Elizabeth Lisa C de Baca 57, of Santa Fe, NM, died unexpectedly of natural causes on March 7, 2018. She was born to loving parents Santiago C de Baca and Pina Murphy C de Baca, on September 02, 1960. Lisa was preceded in death by her parents, brother Peter C de Baca, sister Priscilla C...

Mar 10, 2018

Peggy Virdene Costello, 70, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at her Santa Fe home, following a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband, Michael Costello of Santa Fe, and her daughter, Maria Duncan and husband Mike of Hawaii. Verdene will be remembered for having a dedicated devotion to her Catholic Faith and serving in numerous ministries, along...

Mar 8, 2018

Mar 7, 2018

Shirley Mae Gallegos age 58 , a lifelong resident of Ojo Sarco, passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2018. Shirley began to weave at an early age in her childhood and continued as a weaver until her passing. Shirley enjoyed the outdoors, going for wood and pinon picking. Shirley loved being with family and enjoyed making people laugh. Shirley was...

Mar 7, 2018

Esequiel Espinoza, Age 66 from Chimayo, NM, passed away March 07, 2018 following a lengthy illness. Esequiel was preceded in death by his Parents; Miguel and Fransisca Eduarda Espinoza, Son; Philip Jason Espinoza, Sisters; Eremita Espinoza, Ruth Espinoza, Brother; Isaac Espinoza. He is survived by his Spouse; Maria Eunice Espinoza, Sons; Esequiel Steven Espinoza and wife Chastity, Timothy M. Espinoza...

Mar 7, 2018

Anna Marie Aquino, 51, of Ohkay Owingeh lost her battle to cancer, surrounded by family on March 7, 2018. Anna Is survived by her long time companion of 32 years; Clifford, Sons; Steven and Matthew, Mother; Pauline, Sisters; Joyce and Johnna. Grandson Jordan, Special God-daughters; Miranda and Asia. Many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Anna Loved spending time...

Mar 6, 2018

Lonny Escovedo, Age 28 , Resident from Chacon, NM passed away on March 06, 2018 due to an accident. Lonny was born January 01, 1999 in Las Vegas, NM to his Parents; Linda Duran and Dennis Escovedo. Lonny was preceded in death by his Grandfather; Paul R. Duran, Great Grandmother; Evangeline D. Lovato, Grandmother; Andrellita Bustos, and Great Uncle; Urbano...

Mar 5, 2018

Leroy I. Martinez 1944 – 2018 Leroy I Martinez went peacefully March 4, 2018, to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Leroy was born in Santa Fe November 5, 1944. After a short illness and an amazing journey in life he joins his parents Alfonso and Mary Martinez and relatives who preceded him in death. He is survived...

Mar 5, 2018

Dora Martinez August 17, 1933-March 5, 2015 Dora Martinez age 84 died peacefully at home on March 5, 2018. she was preceded in death by her husband Policarpio Martinez and son Melvin Martinez, as well as a sister Emma Dallas and brother Elias Archuleta. She is survived by her Son; Martin Martinez and wife Angela, Daughter; Medora Pacheco and husband...

Mar 5, 2018

Kimberly Romero-Miera, 58, of Ranchos de Taos passed away unexpectedly on March 05, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Marian Claudine Wilson, aunts, Shirley Elam and Carolee Buccalo. She is survived by her husband, Nestor Miera, children, Annie Aguirre (William), John Wilson (Mary Agnes), Stephanie Thomas (Chris) and Jackie Romero, grandchildren, Celeste Bryant (David), Joseph...

Mar 4, 2018

SADIE V. ORTEGA Was called home by her Creator on March 4, 2018. Sadie was born in Bear Canyon, Colorado on December 2, 1922. She graduated from Madrid High School in 1942. During her life, Sadie worked at Gross, Kelly and Company, and the State of New Mexico. Sadie enjoyed sewing, ceramics, cooking and tending to her garden. She was...

Mar 4, 2018

Lucy Medina, 85, of Questa was born on August 15, 1932 and passed away on March 4, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Enrique and Cidelia Gonzales, her first husband, Raynaldo Cordova, second husband, Antonio Medina, 4 children, twins, Shirley and Silvia, Josephine and Robert Cordova and brothers, Andres and Jerry Gonzales. She is survived by her...

Mar 4, 2018

Mar 4, 2018

William W. Sanchez, age 83 of Dixon, NM passed away in Albuquerque, Sunday, March 4th. William lived in Grants, NM and worked for Kerr McGee for over 20 years and was a member of the Grants Fire Department of which he was so very proud of. He loved farming and caring for his beautiful apple orchard in Dixon. William loved...

Mar 3, 2018

Elvira Priscilla Quintana was born on November 12, 1939 to the late Benjarmin and Josefita Trujillo Cardenas. She returned home to Our Lord on March 3, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws Jose Maria and Alicia Quintana, siblings Ben Cardenas, Simonita Cardenas, Floverto Cardenas, Evilla Ortega, Henry Cardenas, Eloy Cardenas, Luis Cardenas, and Manuelita Pacheco....

Mar 3, 2018

Mar 2, 2018

Tomas E. Williams, 90, of Questa passed away on March 2, 2018. He is preceded in death by 4 brothers and 1 sister. He is survived by his wife, Ida Williams of Questa, daughter, Elizabeth C. Roberts of Questa and son, Walter Williams of El Prado, 3 grandchildren, Angelina Williams, Alicia & Tommie Roberts, 7 great-grandchildren, Veronica, Delilah, Savannah, Ezanah,...