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

Feb 2, 2018

Demetrio L. Herrera Jr., 59, of Talpa passed away on February 2, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Demetrio and Marina Herrera, brother, Andres Herrera and nephew, Leroy Herrera Jr. He is survived by his brother, Leroy Herrera Sr., nieces and nephews, Alicia Philips (Keith), Sierra, Manuel, Matthew and Kiara Herrera, aunt, Josie Garcia (Ray), special cousins,...

Feb 2, 2018

Benito S. Montoya Born on February 18, 1921 in Santo Nino, N.M. to Ernesto and Antonia Montoya, passed away on February 2, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Dolores, son Chris, great granddaughter Rebecca, sister Mary, brothers Frank, Augustine, Tony (wife Aurora), and many in-laws, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, and cousins. He was in the CCC...

Feb 1, 2018

He sat in a corner of the Plaza beneath a white and yellow umbrella, drawing good-natured caricatures of tourists who seemed inexorably pulled to the friendly, witty man with a penchant for making his subjects laugh — and look good. Al Chapman, friends and family say, was an artist, a salesman and, really, a piece of work. He had the...

Feb 1, 2018

Feb 1, 2018

JONANNE GORDON Santa Fe – Jonanne McWhorter Gordon passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 at her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico from natural causes. Private services will be held on February 16, 2018 for the immediate family. Jonanne McWhorter was born on March 7, 1933 in Dallas, Texas. She was the daughter of Ross McWhorter and Irma McWhorter of...

Jan 30, 2018

Mr. Martiniano Valencia, 80 passed away on January 30, 2018. Mr. Valencia was from Chama, New Mexico. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Martiniano (Marty) Adonis Valencia, 80 survived by his wife Josephine, his brother Joe and sisters Senphoda and Erminia. His children Marty, Lodia, Michael (Paolina), Trisha Beck (Marshall), Sandy Gotts, (Tom). He has...

Jan 28, 2018

Blake Forrester Dunlap Dec. 24, 1969—Jan. 28, 2018 Loving father, son, and brother, steadfast friend, seeker and adventurer, Blake was graced with all the good attributes: kind, smart, funny, handsome, and graceful. He put everyone at ease. He grew up in Amherst Junction, WI, and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1993 from Carleton College in Northfield, MN. He studied abroad...

Jan 28, 2018

Jeremiah Andrew Valencia December 6, 2003 – January 28, 2018 “God Has You In His Arms Now” You will be forever missed and remain in our hearts precious little angel. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 10:00am with a Mass to follow at 11:00am at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Pecos, NM. The burial to...

Jan 27, 2018

Carmen Sedillo, 73 of Santa Fe, NM passed away on January 27, 2018, she was born on December 16, 1944 to Frank and Teresita Sedillo. She is preceded in death by her father Frank Sedillo, mother Teresita Sedillo, brother Frank Sedillo Jr. She is survived by her sisters Mary Lou Sedillo, Josie (Robert) Ortiz, nephews Donald Chavez, Michael Chavez, Robert...

Jan 27, 2018

Pamela Jeanne Brooks Bohne, 61 passed away in Santa Fe, NM on January 26, 2018, she was born in New Orleans, LA to Betty Jerl Brooks and Aubrey J. Brooks Jr., she married Robert Lynn Bohne on December 2, 1999 in Santa Fe, NM. She is preceded in death by her father Aubrey J. Brooks Jr. and brother Aubrey J....

Jan 27, 2018

Sadie Ortiz Knight, age 90, resident of Taos, New Mexico, died peacefully on January 27, 2018, at her home. Preceded in death by parents, E.B. Ortiz and Ophelia Santistevan Ortiz; brothers Arthur L. and Joseph E. Ortiz, and nieces Jane Ann Ortiz and Tammy Velasquez. She was also preceded in death by former husband, Herman W. Knight. Sadie is survived...

Jan 26, 2018

Ralph R. Sandoval, 62 of Santa Fe passed away peacefully on Friday, January 26 2018 with his family by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents Eppie and Magdalena Sandoval, daughter Neomi Sandoval, sister Barbara Garcia, and sister Mary Ann Mendez. An avid outdoorsman who loved nature as much as he loved his family and friends; Ralph...

Jan 24, 2018

Elsie Razzino, 74 passed away on January 24, 2018 in Santa Fe, NM, she was born on September 29, 1943 in United Kingdom to Gertude and Sydney Tarr. She married Joseph Razzino On June 9, 1984 in Queens, NY. She is survived by her spouse Joseph Razzino. Born in England, Elsie came to the states by the way of NYC...

Jan 24, 2018

Norberto Mendoza Jr., 40 passed away on January 24, 2018 in Santa Fe, NM, he was born on February 19, 1977 in Lubbock, Texas to Sara and Norberto Sr. Mendoza. He is survived by his mother Sara B. Mendoza, father Norberto Mendoza Sr. both from Santa Fe, NM, 7 siblings, nieces, nephews, and in laws. Beto, was known for his...

Jan 24, 2018

Leroy Michael Chavez, age 56 lifelong resident of Santa Fe passed away on January 24, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father Joe Chavez, sister Joann Chavez, and brother Richard Chavez. He is survived by his mother Lena Chavez, longtime girlfriend Darlene Castillo, daughters: Melissa Chavez Valdiviezo and husband Erasmo, Ashly Chavez and girlfriend JC, and their mother...

Jan 23, 2018

Angie went to be with the Lord, January 23, 2018. She was preceded in death by her Father and Mother; Celestino and Bertha Martinez, Mother and Father In Law; Frank and Vitalia Rael, and Son; Roberto Rael. She is survived by her husband Donald Rael, Daughter; Charmaine, Grandson; Tyler, Granddaughter; Jayde, Brothers; Edward and wife Carol, Isaac and wife Bandi,...

Jan 22, 2018

Ralph (Midge) Perkins a longtime resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on January 22, 2018. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Henry and Lillian Perkins on March 6, 1941. He was married to Phyllis for 57 years and together they has 3 children. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry & Lillian, brothers Ron...

Jan 21, 2018

Johnny T. Montaño, 64, of Arroyo Seco passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 21, 2018. He was the longtime owner of Casa Cordova Restaurant in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico. He also drove for the U.S. Mail in addition to working for other restaurants in the community. He will be missed dearly by all who knew and...

Jan 21, 2018

Joseph Aurelio Garduño, 90, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on January 21, 2018. He was a veteran who served in the Korean War and served as a Brigadier General. He was an author and enjoyed writing. His passion lay in taking care of people and animals. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ricardo and Senida Garduño and brothers,...

Jan 20, 2018

Born on July 4th, 1930 in Questa, New Mexico, Berlin Trujillo, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on January 20, 2018. Proceeded in death by his parents, Bonifacio and Lilah Trujillo, brothers, Clarence Trujillo, Ernest (Bonnie) Trujillo, Art Trujillo, and sisters, Rebecca Martinez, and Fabiola Trujillo. Survived by his wife of...