Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Rebecca Lucero
Dec 16, 2017
Rebecca (Becky) M. (Anaya) Lucero, 77, loving, devoted and precious mother, passed away December 16, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was known for her kind, gracious spirit. She frequently opened her home and heart to family and friends. Our beloved Mother’s angelic spirit and beauty radiated from within and touched all who were fortunate to come in contact...
James Evert Mathews M.D.
Dec 16, 2017
James Evert Mathews. M.D. dies suddenly December 16, 2017, in Albuquerque, NM after being airlifted to Lovelace Heart Hospital. Dr. Mathews was born November 22, 1936, in Pampa, Texas. He lived his early life in Throckmorton, Texas and later graduated from Texas Christian University, Texas Wesleyan College and Tulane Medical School. During the 1960s, he served in the Army Medical...
Luis Vargas
Dec 16, 2017
Luis J. Vargas, 34, a lifelong resident of Taos New Mexico passed away on December 16, 2017. He is preceded in death by his mother Susan Clark, grandfathers, John M Clark and Gilbert Vargas. He is survived by the love of his life, Paula Gaitan Vargas, daughter, Solidea Susanna Vargas, step-daughter, Aurelia Cebada, father, Estevan Vargas, grandmother, Julia Vargas, sister,...
Jerry Victor Torres
Dec 16, 2017
Jerry V. Torres, 30, born on January 26th, 1987 a resident of Cordova, NM passed away Saturday, December 16th, 2017 unexpectedly at the Espanola Hospital. Jerry was a kind and caring person with a big heart. Jerry was always known for his personality, joking around, and giving a helping hand when anyone needed it, and well known for his laugh....
Jose Damian Vigil
Dec 15, 2017
Jose Damian Vigil, 85, of Questa passed away on December 15, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rumaldo and Margarita Vigil, siblings, Florence, Bert and Mary “Teresa” and grandson, Antonio Vigil. He is survived by his wife, Prescilla Vigil, children, Tammy Velasquez (Charlie), Lisa Rael (Edwin), Joey Vigil (Victoria), Patricia Lovato (David), grandchildren, Ashley and Dustin Rael,...
Catherine Zamora
Dec 15, 2017
Catherine E. Zamora, 61, of Talpa passed away on December 15, 2017, surrounded by her beloved family. Catherine was preceded in death by her loving husband, Gene Zamora; parents, Joe and Tita Sanchez; brothers in law, Bobby and Ernest Zamora; sisters in law, Virginia Tapia and Tammy Sanchez; and beloved uncle Damacio Zamora. Catherine is survived by her loving children,...
William Oscar Jordan
Dec 12, 2017
William Oscar Jordan 1924-2017 He was generous, fair-minded, and honest as the day is long. Blessed with a wonderful sense of humor he would entertain family and friends, telling us one joke after another. It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our father, William Oscar Jordan, age 93. Oscar met his wife, our mother, Virginia Adair of...
Ernestina Sanchez
Dec 12, 2017
Ernestina M. Sanchez, 94, of Cerro passed away on December 12, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM. She is preceded in death by her husband, Moses Sanchez, grandchildren, Diego Gonzales, Christina Sanchez, Isaac and Isiah Garcia, sister, Lucy Espinoza, brothers, Albert and Max Jr. Mascarencas, sons in-law, Jerry Gonzales and Marvin Trujillo. She is survived by her children, Sarah Lucero (Ron) of...
Dr. Peter Savas Michaelides
Dec 10, 2017
Dr. Peter Michaelides was a teacher, composer, and photographer who for the past twenty five years has offered his unique intellectual and artistic gifts to the Santa Fe and Albuquerque communities. He was born in Athens, Greece in 1930, and came to this country at the age of nine. After earning a Bachelor of Music degree from Baldwin Wallace Conservatory,...
Theresa Martinez
Dec 9, 2017
Theresa Dora Martinez was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and long-time resident of Los Alamos, N.M., whom joined Our Lord on December 9, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Antonio G. & Alcarita Archuleta; two brothers, J. Orlando & Ruth Archuleta, Johnny E. Archuleta; father of her children, Jose Zenon Martinez; and close...
Donna Schilling
Dec 9, 2017
Donna H. Schilling, age 78 of Taos, NM passed away December 9, 2017. Donna was a well known bead artist who had been working for several decades in the medium of tiny glass and semi precious particles. Services are pending will be published as they become available. Please share your memories, photos and stories about Donna on this webpage.
Dion Rodella
Dec 8, 2017
Lee “Dion” Rodella Lee “Dion” Rodella, born July 18, 1962. Dion lost his battle with cancer on December 8, 2017. Dion was a loving husband to his wife, Dolores “Dodo” of 32 years. He was a devoted father of two. He is survived by his children Krista and Dion James “DJ”. Dion was preceded in death by his father Milton...
Joseph "Watty" Macnamara
Dec 8, 2017
Joseph Watrous “Watty” Macnamara, Sr., 92, of Ranchos de Taos passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 8, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife Susana “Susie” Macnamara, parents Patrick and Louise Macnamara, Sisters, Rosie Faverino, Maureen Kimbriel and Peggy Massey. He is survived by his children Yolanda Williams (Dwight), Joseph W. Macnamara, Jr. (Toye), and Carmel...
Ashlie Kellie Nohl
Dec 8, 2017
Ashlie K. Nohl Ashlie Kellie Nohl (“Auntie Ashlie”) died suddenly on December 8th at the age of 45. She was born on June 6, 1972 to Vickie Sullivan and Keeton Nohl and was a resident of Santa Fe, NM. Ashlie was an animal and a people lover with an engaging personality and a gentle heart of pure gold. She will...
Jessica Christiansen
Dec 8, 2017
Jessica S. Christiansen, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 8, 2017. She was born on March 27, 1980 to Bernadette Gonzales and James Christiansen. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Tom and Otila Gonzales, paternal grandparents Rollin and Bertha Christiansen. She is survived by her parents Bernadette Gonzales and James Christiansen (Linda), brother Michael Vigil, nephews John...
Elisa Gonzales
Dec 7, 2017
Elisa B. Gonzales 96, was born on December 11, 1920 in Romero, NM, passed away on Thursday December 7, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at her bedside. Elisa dedicated her 96 years of life to loving & caring for her beloved family, they were her heart & soul. Elisa’s kindness, laughter and golden heart gave life and honor to...
Anthony R. Gutierrez
Dec 6, 2017
Anthony R. Gutierrez, Age 57 of Santa Fe, NM went to be with our Lord in Heaven on December 6, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents; Federico H. Gutierrez, and Aurelia R. Gutierrez. Father and Mother in law; Jose and Sarah B. Padilla, and Brother in law; Andy Padilla. He is survived by his wife Bernice Padilla,...
Vera John-Steiner
Dec 6, 2017
VERONKA JOHN-STEINER Veronka (Vera) John-Steiner, age 87, died on December 6, 2017 at her home in Santa Fe, NM, surrounded by loved ones. She was a professor of Linguistics and Educational Psychology at the University of New Mexico for over 40 years. She was born in Budapest, Hungary, to Sophie and Ferenc Polgar. Together with her parents and younger brother...
Destiny Herrera
Dec 6, 2017
Destiny Angel Herrera age 11 of Santa Fe N.M. Grew her wings to be with the Lord on December 6th 2017 in Española N.M. Destiny you had so much love for life, people, art, music, and the love for knowledge. Our intelligent beauty; from your art to your heart you were truly a gift from God. We hope you are...
