Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Patrika Brown
Feb 28, 2018
Patrika Brown, 81, of Carson passed away on February 28, 2018. She is preceded in death by her mother, Blanche Hall and father, Fred Brown. She is survived by her wife of 47 years, Karen Dwyer and many beloved friends.
Joe M. Velarde
Feb 27, 2018
JOE M. VELARDE Joe M. Velarde, 88, of Santa Fe, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018. He was born November 11, 1929 in Santa Fe, the son of Manuel and Rumaldita Velarde. He served with the U.S. Army then returned to Santa Fe where he and Rosalie Vigil were married. Over the years he was owner/operator of the Santa Fe...
Cheryl Leigh Baca
Feb 27, 2018
Cheryl Baca passed away on Tuesday, February 27th after a long illness. Cheryl was preceded in death by her husband, David Baca and daughter, Destiny Rose Baca. She is survived by her parents, Alexis and Steve Scott and Roy and Robin Beacham; sons Angelo Baca (Alexandra Odell), Michael Padilla (April Abeyta), Nikolas Baca, and David Baca,Jr. (Shannon); sisters Anne Marie...
William (Bill) Shaw
Feb 27, 2018
William (Bill) Shaw, 68, passed away February 27, 2018 in Santa Fe, NM surrounded by his loved ones. He was born October 29, 1949 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Alice Shaw Burtnett and Donald F. Shaw. He was a 1968 graduate of Elmhurst High School and a Veteran of the Navy during Vietnam War, after discharge from the...
Luis C. Martinez
Feb 27, 2018
Luis C. Martinez, 100, of El Prado passed away on February 27, 2018. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lydia Martinez; son, Raymond G. Martinez; daughter-in-law, Carmen, and grandson, Brian; parents, Leandro and Juanita Martinez; brothers, Pat and Eligio Martinez and sister, Adelina Vigil. He is survived by his children, Luis Jr. (Donna), Francis “Pancho” (Judy), Dolores Trujillo,...
Viola Mondragon
Feb 23, 2018
Viola Mondragon, 80, of Santa Fe, NM was called to rest on Friday, February 23, 2018. She was born in Santa Cruz, NM on December 8, 1937. Viola was preceded in death by her mother, Estella Martinez; father, Salomon Martinez, husband, Orlando B. Mondragon and brother, J.B. Martinez. Viola is survived by three siblings: Ruth Dunlap of Farmington, NM, Sam...
Cecil S. Hoffmann
Feb 23, 2018
Cecil S. Hoffmann Jan 23, 1931 Feb 23, 2018 Cecil Sanford Hoffmann, inveterate knitter and craftsperson, animal lover, music appreciator, sports fan, public servant, and dedicated Museum of New Mexico volunteer, died on Friday, February 23rd at her home in Jaconita. She was 87. Cecil was a 18year resident of the Santa Fe area and was deeply connected...
Angelo Moya
Feb 22, 2018
Angelo Moya from El Llano passed away on February 22, 2018. Angelo was preceded in death by his parents: Eugenio and Vitalia Moya, sisters: Loubella Moya, and Doris Moya. Maternal grandparents; Antonio David and Romanita Salazar, paternal grandmother; Edulia Moya. He is survived by his brothers; Anthony Moya and wife Lucy, Kenneth Moya, sister; Cathy Trujillo and husband Arturo. His...
Marie P. Rodriguez
Feb 21, 2018
Marie Pacheco Rodriguez, age 90, died peacefully at home on February 21, 2018. Beloved Marie was born on December 31, 1927 in Cimarron, NM to Juan and Amalia Pacheco. She married Deacon Juan Miguel Rodriguez on December 26, 1959 in Maxwell, NM. Marie is preceded in death by her parents, all her siblings and their spouses. Marie is survived by...
Felipe Romero Jr.
Feb 21, 2018
Felipe Romero Jr. passed away on February 21, 2018 following a lengthy illness. Felipe was preceded in death by his Grandparents; Desiderio and Juanita Romero , and Brother in Law; Chris Martinez. Felipe is survived by his parents; Felipe Sr. and Sulema Romero, Daughter; Angel Romero, Son; Jesse Romero, Sisters; Patsy Nevarez, Betty Romero, Cindy Martinez, Maryann Romero, Diana Grant...
Amarante Martinez
Feb 21, 2018
Amarante Martinez, 84, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, formerly of Medanales, passed away on February 21, 2018. Amarante was preceded in death by his parents, Adelaido and Leontina Martinez; brothers: Sifredo, Luis and Bernabe; sisters: Bennie and Eulalia. Known for his big heart, strong personality and bright memory, Amarante will be missed by many. He is survived by his...
Maurice Turetsky
Feb 20, 2018
Maurice Turetsky Maurice Turetsky, 82, of Santa Fe New Mexico passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 52 years, Susan Turetsky, and was the loving father of his daughter, Lauren Turetsky, his late son Joshua Turetsky and the very proud Papa of Shea Turetsky-Cohen. He was the son of the late...
Jerry Patrick Sweeney
Feb 19, 2018
Jerry P. Sweeney Jerry passed away peacefully on February 19, 2018 at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Patrick and Clara Marie Sweeney, and his brother Jack Sweeney. He is survived by his son Robert Larragoite (Lynn Netz); brother Bob and sister-in-law Lena Sweeney; niece Patty Waterman (Ron) and children, Shannon (Seun) and...
Maxine Ramirez
Feb 18, 2018
Maxine Ramirez, age 76 of Ojo Caliented, NM passed away in Espanola on Sunday, February 18, 2018. A Rosary will be held on Friday, February 23, 2018 at 7:00 PM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ojo Caliente, NM. The Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 9:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church,...
Elizabeth "Eacha" Medina
Feb 18, 2018
Elizabeth "Eacha" Medina, 67, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2018 in Albuquerque. She retired from Taos Municipal Schools and worked for many years at the Taoseño Restaurant. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Lupe Medina, brothers, Eugene and Steve Medina. She is survived by her son Joey Medina, granddaughters, Melody, Angelina, JoleMarie, and...
Linnea Sarwinski
Feb 16, 2018
Linnea Sarwinski, age 89, died peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2018. She was born May 28, 1928 in Genoa, Nebraska, to John and Emma Swanson. She is survived by her children, Greg (Georgia), Anna (Tom), Lisa (Rex), Anita (Dave) and George, as well as seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; her sister, Sylvia Patrick, as well as many nieces and nephews....
Estefanita L. Garduño
Feb 16, 2018
Estefanita “Stephie” Luján Garduño Estefanita “Stephie” Garduño, 84, a resident of Santa Fé since 1957, died Friday, February 16, 2018. She was born in Nambé, New Mexico on March 19, 1933. Stephie was preceded in death by her mother, Sinforosa Lujan Garduño; father, Federico Garduño; younger sister, Lorinda J. Garduño Fattah and brother-in-law Majeed H. Fattah. Stephie is survived by...
Vicki Rodela
Feb 16, 2018
Vicki Rodela, age 59 a resident of Espanola, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018. Vicki was born on February 18, 1958 in Canjilon, NM to Esmeraldo Martinez and Victoria Martinez. She married Tito Rodela on June 2, 2000 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Vicki was preceded in death by her father, Esmeraldo Martinez, Sr. and mother, Victoria Martinez; brothers: Esmeraldo...
Henry Martinez, Sr.
Feb 14, 2018
Henry Martinez, Sr., age 75 of Chimayo, NM passed away on Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Henry was born in Gilman, Colorado to Marcos Martinez and Eufemia Lovato. When he was a young child, the Martinez family moved to Chimayo, NM. He married Loretta Martinez on March 3,1962. Henry is survived by his wife, Loretta,...
(Eva) Jennifer Craig
Feb 14, 2018
(Eva) Jennifer Craig, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep in Santa Fe New Mexico on February 14, 2018. She was born in Amarillo, TX on March 1, 1957 to Eva Marie and Evans Hughes Craig. She worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield as a member care coordinator, and loved her job and co-workers!...
