Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Angie Sisneros
Nov 4, 2017
Angela “Angie” Josephina Sisneros (Rael) age 95 was called to her final home by her creator on November 4, 2017 at 1:33 PM. Angie was born on September 30, 1922 in Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico. Angie was known by those who knew her as an “Angel” and my favorita. Angie babysat for the neighborhood children when called upon and also...
Gonzalo Solano
Nov 3, 2017
Gonzalo Solano, age 49 a resident of Chimayo died Friday, November 3, 2017 following a short illness. Gonzalo was born on August 29, 1968. He was preceded in death by his father, Antonio and brother Liborio Solano. He is survived by his mother, Berta Solano, wife Lorraine Solano, brothers, Aaron (Liz), Leonardo (Irma), sisters, Petra (Mike), Gracia(Alfredo), Luz (Lupe), mother-in-law,...
Celina Trujillo
Nov 2, 2017
Celina S. Trujillo, 91, of Los Cordovas passed away on November 2, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Arcenio Trujillo, parents, Ruven and Eselia Santistevan, brother, Guillermo Santistevan, sisters, Feloniz Abeyta, Odelia Trujillo, Candelaria Romero and Viola Chacon, greatgrandchildren, Daniel Vigil and Carisma Rivera. She is survived by her children, Floyd Trujillo (Frances), Anne Gonzales, Joseph...
Manuel Villegas
Nov 1, 2017
Manuel Villegas passed away in his home of 58 years in Santa Fe on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. He was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico on December 29, 1926. Manuel served in the Army from 1944 until 1946, he joined the Naval Reserves from 1948 until 1951. In 1950/1951, during the Korean War, he was deployed on the USS...
Valerie Ulibarri
Nov 1, 2017
Beloved Valerie I. Ulibarri, age 36 passed away on All Saints Day, November 1, 2017. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at St. Francis Cathedral Basilica with a Rosary being prayed at 9 AM followed by the Rite of Christian Burial at 10 AM. Burial will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Please write a story about...
Donna Martinez
Oct 31, 2017
Donna Martinez, 59, of Taos passed away on October 31, 2017. She was a local artist and owner of Taos Java. She received several awards for her woven tapestries, including the Handweavers Guild of America Award, and her work is displayed throughout the world, including Disney World in Japan. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Enedine Vigil. She...
Margarito Talavera
Oct 31, 2017
Margarito Talavera, age 80, passed away in Santa Fe on Tuesday, October 2017.
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...
