Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Alfredo (Freddie) Martinez
Sep 20, 2017
Alfredo Freddie Martinez, age 90, a resident of Santa Fe, passed on September 20, 2017. He was born in Dulce, NM on October 3, 1926. He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Martinez, granddaughters Lauren and Ashleigh Trujillo, parents Ben and Crucita Martinez, and brother Ben Martinez Jr. He is survived by his daughters Judy Dantis (John), Jennifer...
Julia Jaramillo
Sep 20, 2017
Julia Jaramillo, 94, of Taos was born on December 18, 1922 and passed away on September 20, 2017. She was a 40-year retired school teacher and musician. She is preceded in death by her parents, Julian D. Jaramillo and Francisquita Montano Jaramillo, sister, Margaret J. Mascarenas (husband Daniel), son-in-law, Orlando B. Cordova, nephews, Mike and Toby Mascarenas. She is survived...
Josie E. Lujan
Sep 18, 2017
Josie E. Lujan, 75, a lifelong daughter of Chimayó, departed this life on Monday, September, 18, 2017. She was a journalist, historian, and published author/folklorist, the recipient of a bicentennial award, a National Endowment for the Arts award for the study of Spanish colonial dramas, “Los Moros y Cristianos” and “Los Pastores”, with exhibits at the Smithsonian, the American History...
Jane Anderson
Sep 16, 2017
Juanita Jane Anderson, 62, of Carson passed away unexpectedly on September 16, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Brian Anderson, mother Corina Cardenas (Tomas), father, Santiago Cardenas, sisters, Terri Cardenas Collins and Sennie Valerio (Michael). She is survived by her daughter, April Anderson (Robert Graves), brothers and sisters, Santiago M. Cardenas, Felix Cardenas (Carlene), Rosie Rivera (Richard),...
Simon Orona
Sep 16, 2017
Mr. Simon Orona passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, September 16, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, following a long term illness. He lived most of his life in our beautiful Taos community with his loving wife Clara Vasquez. He was a wonderful, kind, caring father, stepfather, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin “music buddy” and friend. Simon was born on March 2,...
Davilay Demetrius Anaya Wells Ii
Sep 14, 2017
Davilay Wells, age 22, a resident of Edgewoood, NM passed away on September 14, 2017. He was born June 8, 1995 to parents Bernadette and Davilay Wells in Albuquerque, NM. He is preceded in death by his grandmother Rosina Anaya, uncle Gilbert Anaya, and grandfather Milton Wells. He is survived by his parents, sisters Brandi Stone (Allan), Esperanza Wells, and...
Maria Guadalupe Arenas Guevara
Sep 14, 2017
Maria Guadalupe Arenas Guevara, Age 80 passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017. Maria was preceded in death my her Parents; Florentino Arenas and Valentina Guevara, Son; Mario Adame, aughter; Juana Adame, Brothers; Jose Arenas, Jose Manuel Arenas, Juan Arenas Guevara, Ignacio Arenas Guevara, Cruz Arenas Guevara, Manuel Arenas Valdez, Fortunato Arenas Valdez, Jose Arenas Valdez, and Juan Arenas Valdez....
Suzanne J Mcnamara
Sep 13, 2017
Suzanne J. McNamara, 61, of Santa Fe, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. Suzanne was born December 23, 1955 in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Carol and Frank Mirs. Her parents have preceded her in death. She and Rod McNamara were married on May 29, 1983 in Jefferson, Iowa. They moved to Santa Fe in July of 1987 where she...
Gustavo Espinoza
Sep 13, 2017
Gustavo Juan “Tavo” Espinoza, 80, of Questa passed away on September 13, 2017. He is preceded in death by his mother, Veroniz, brothers, Manuel and Emilio and sister, Benita. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lupita, sons, John (Ulyssis) of Henderson, Nevada, Jeff (Anna) of Santa Fe, NM and daughter, Tina Cisneros (Randy) of Questa, NM. Gustavo...
Kirk Bergman
Sep 10, 2017
Kirk Bergman, 65, of El Prado passed away on September 10, 2017. Memorial service was held on September 30, 2017 at Ktao Solar Center.
Luis Cardenas
Sep 9, 2017
Luis Narcisco Cardenas age 85, of Questa passed away on September 09, 2017. Luis was born to Felix and Petrita Cardenas on October 15, 1931 in El Prado, NM. Luis proudly served in the U.S. Army and is a Korean War veteran. He worked for the Molycorp Mine for 25 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 64...
Anthony Archuleta
Sep 9, 2017
Anthony Archuleta, age 50, from Santa Fe, NM passed suddenly in a motorcycle fatality on September 9, 2017. He was born on December 16, 1966 to parents Erlinda and Anthony Archuleta. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Marcello and Aurelia Sandoval and Willie and Mary E. Archuleta, cousins Christopher Archuleta, Michael Kaezor, Partrick Sandoval, Thomas Vigil, and Brandon...
Serafin “Joe” Jr. Padilla
Sep 8, 2017
Serafin Jr. “Joe” Padilla, 80 of Santa Fe, NM passed peacefully to be with our Lord on September 8 2017. He was surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents Serafin and Decideria, brothers Albert and Eddy, sisters Felicita and Maria Elena. Serafin is survived by his loving wife Evangeline; daughter, Cynthia, brothers, Clyde (Connie),...
Bonnie Jo Skinner
Sep 7, 2017
SKINNER, Bonnie Jo, age 80, of Chama, NM passed away peacefully in her bed on Thursday, September 7th. Bonnie Jo was born in New Castle, Indiana on January 26, 1937. She was the eldest of five daughters born to Elmer and Doris Smith. Bonnie Jo loved learning and worked hard to achieve her goals. She passed her love of knowledge...
Federico "Fred" Archuleta
Sep 5, 2017
Federico “Fred” Archuleta, 91, of Ojo Caliente, passed away September 5, 2017, peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 5, 1926 in Ojo Caliente, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his father Federico Archuleta and his mother Maria Archuleta. He was also preceded in death by Maurice Manown, Ross Chavez, George Rinaldi,...
Elmer Sanchez
Sep 4, 2017
This is a tribute to our husband and dad Elmer Sanchez. Our dad was born on June 22, 1940 to Manuelita and Nicomedes Sanchez in Llano Largo, New Mexico. Together they had 8 sons. Elmer was the oldest of the eight. Later Manuelita gave him a younger sister and Nicomedes gave him a younger brother. As we write this Eugology...
Elvira "Viga" Salazar
Sep 4, 2017
Elvira “Viga” G. Salazar, age 97, passed away on Monday, September 4th in Espanola, NM Elvira is preceded in death by her Husband; Alfredo Salazar, Parents; Augustine Garcia and Dorotea Vigil, and all her siblings. Elvira is survived by her son Donald Salazar. Three Grandchildren; Rebecca, LeAndra, and Joaquin. Four Great-Grandchildren; Jacqueline, Melinda, Justin, Monique, and 1 Great-Great Grandchild; Melianna....
Jose Jimenez
Sep 3, 2017
Jose (Joe) S. Jimenez, born September 28, 1924, Jose Jimenez of Tesuque passed away on September 3, 2017 following a prolonged illness. He was called home to Heavenly paradise and reunited with all the beloved that have gone before him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Filomeno and Martina Jimenez of Chupadero, his son Henry, first wife of...
Brian Anderson
Sep 2, 2017
Brian Dwayne Anderson, 56, of Carson passed away on September 2, 2017. He is preceded in death by his father, Walter Anderson. He is survived by his wife, Jane Cardenas Anderson, daughter, April Anderson (Robert Graves), mother, Ida Jean Anderson, brothers, Lynn Anderson (Cher) and Mark Anderson (Laurie), sister, Alina Heath, many nephews and nieces, Jane’s siblings, many other relatives...
Lawry Mann
Sep 2, 2017
Lawry Webb Mann, 86, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, September 2, 2017, while surrounded by his loving family. Lawry was a man who gave much to his family, church, community and nation. He made the world a better place and will have a place in our hearts forever. He was born July 9, 1931 in Yakima, Washington. When...
