Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Joseph Otto Horace
Sep 1, 2017
Joseph Otto Horace of Santa Fe passed from this life on September 1st, 2017 just 4 days before his 89th birthday. Joe is survived by his wife Rosemary Horace, his children Robin Garofalo (Charles), Clifton Horace (Suzy), April Horace, Steve Dehen (Beverly), John Foley (Teri), Cecile Foley, and his beloved cousin Char Kerner (Tom). Joe and Ro are also survived...
Dave Mossman
Aug 31, 2017
Dave Anthony Mossman, 89, of Questa, passed away on August 31, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Mossman in 2003. He is survived by his sons, Joseph Mossman and wife Karrie of Centennial, Colorado and Phillip Mossman and wife Kimberly of Questa, New Mexico; and daughter, Mary Katherine Lieschner and husband Scott of Montana. There...
Theresa Gonzales
Aug 31, 2017
Theresa “Mouse” Gonzales, age 61, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on August 31, 2017. She was born in Las Vegas, NM to Delia P. and Frank A. Gonzales. She is preceded in death by her parents, close friend Frank DeMattia and brother in law John Craig. She is survived by her brother Frank E Gonzales, sisters Ernestin and...
Cecilia Gonzales Manning
Aug 30, 2017
Cecilia Gonzales Manning, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home on August 30, 2017. Cecilia was born on November 18, 1931 in El Rancho, New Mexico. Her parents were Frederico and Emerenciana Gonzales. She is survived by her loving husband, Kenyon Manning and five children: Danny Gonzales, Dorothy Garcia and her husband Tom, Diane Lacassagne and...
Laura Rivera
Aug 29, 2017
Laura Rivera, age 47, of Santa Fe passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her infant son Alex Rivera; grandmothers: Lupe Rodriguez and Sally Hernandez. Laura was born July 25, 1970 to Frances Rodriguez and Leroy Rivera. She will be remembered as a wholehearted, strong, brave, independent, and loving...
Ralph Vail
Aug 28, 2017
RALPH E. VAIL (June 1, 1926 – August 28, 2017) Ralph Vail, born in Forest Grove, Oregon was the son of Ralph Vail, Sr. and Mabel Vail. He married Margaret Rose in August 1947. Ralph and Margaret have four children. Scott G. Vail of Mora, Carrie Vail Tienken of Fresno, CA, Shelley Vail Kaiser of Angel Fire and Robert A....
Brent Schutz
Aug 28, 2017
Surrounded by his family and friends, our beloved “Brentie” passed away peacefully to join his son in heaven on August 28, 2017. Brent is preceded in death by his son Jarod Schutz; his maternal grandparents Ciprianita and Tony Casados; paternal grandparents Leo and Josephine Schutz. He is survived by his parents Joe Schutz and Rosina Schutz; daughter Jennifer and husband...
Donald Vinzant
Aug 27, 2017
Donald Vinzant, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather has gone to sleep with Jesus Christ Our Lord. He left us on August 27, 2017 after a long illness. He was born on January 9, 1942 in Red Bluff, CA. He married his wife Betty of 56 years in 1961 in Albq, NM. He enlisted in the U.S.M.C. in...
Arturo A. Trujillo Sr.
Aug 27, 2017
Arturo A. Trujillo Sr.. Age 80 Passed away on August 27, 2017. Arturo was preceded in death by his parents Bonefacio and Odelia Trujillo. Arturo is survived by his Sons; Arthur Trujillo, Victor Trujillo, and Norman Trujillo, Daughter; Laura Trujillo. Two special nephews; Bobby and Kenny Trujillo, Brother; Berlin Trujillo and many other Relatives and Friends. Mr. Trujillo will be...
Mariann Bachert
Aug 25, 2017
Age 58, died suddenly on Friday morning following a lengthy illness with her family by her side. Mariann was loved by many and all of those whose life she touched will never forget her. She was born December 25th, 1958 and was raised in Las Vegas, NM. She was blessed with a loving family, charisma, many natural talents, and 4...
John Roybal
Aug 25, 2017
John Gilbert Roybal, 83, of Penasco passed away on August 25, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rafael and Claudina Roybal, sister, Maria Adonila Travis and brother, Jose Alfonso Roybal. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lillian Roybal of Penasco, sons, Ralph Roybal (Kim) and Gilbert Roybal both of Albuquerque, NM, two grandsons, Daryl...
Manuel Sanchez Sr.
Aug 25, 2017
Manuel Sanchez Sr., 86, of Taos passed away on August 25, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Martinez Sanchez, sons, Raymond Sanchez and Rudy Sanchez, daughter, Natasha Mondragon and step-son, Nick Coca. He is survived by his children, Dolores Sanchez, Manuel Sanchez Jr., Lilly Sanchez, Emily Martinez and Rosita Martinez, step-sons, Roger Martinez (Debbie) and Fermin...
Robert M. Gonzales
Aug 24, 2017
Robert M. Gonzales, age 70, passed away on August 24, 2017 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was born in Wagon Mound, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his parents Antonio Gonzales and Aurora Encinias, sister Patricia Montoya, and infant sister Frances Gonzales. He is survived by his daughters Rebecca Roybal, Monica Rael and Jennifer Gonzales-Martinez (Eric), grandchildren...
Thomas Edward Morin Jr.
Aug 22, 2017
THOMAS EDWARD MORIN JR. It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas Edward Morin Jr., a long time resident of New Mexico, announces his passing away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Jerri; his children Mollie Sara Givan (Tom), Marc Morin (Karen), and grandchildren Elsa Givan, Oliver Givan, Brady...
Paul K Conner
Aug 19, 2017
Dr. Paul K Conner Jr. Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, K Conner was claimed by his Lord on August 19, 2017 in Santa Fe, NM. Dr. Conner was born on September 23, 1930 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Ethel (Cronovich) and Dr. Paul Kerr Conner Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother James Patrick Conner....
Kodi A. Wheeler
Aug 18, 2017
Kodi A. Wheeler passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017. He was born on February 20, 1988 in Santa Fe, NM to John (Rick) F. Wheeler and Renee K. Romero. He graduated from St. Michael’s high school in 2006, had a strong work ethic, was a music enthusiast and beyond talented in his artistic endeavors. He loved spending time with...
Phoebe Cottam
Aug 18, 2017
PHOEBE HARPER COTTAM 11/15/1931 – 8/18/2017 Spent her early childhood years in Santa Fe and then moved to Taos with parents Rubye Caton and John Malcolm Harper who started the Ford Lincoln Motor Dealership on Taos Plaza. Phoebe attended Taos High School where she met her husband Decker Brooke Cottam and later married on 8/18/1951. Phoebe is preceeded in death...
Jose Gregorio "George" Gonzales
Aug 18, 2017
Rev. Jose Gregorio “George” Gonzales, 97, of Santa Fe, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017. He was born October 29, 1919, in Los Alamos, NM. He was a WWII veteran, a 1st Sergeant in the 610th Engineer L.E. Co, and participated in the Normandy Invasion. “Brother George” entered ministry in 1953 and dedicated himself to establishing churches throughout Northern...
Rita Marie Maloney Versace
Aug 18, 2017
Rita Marie (Maloney) Versace passed away peacefully at home from congestive heart failure on August 18, 2017 at the age of 94. Throughout her life, Rita was committed to living as a Catholic Christian and was devoted to her large extended family, her children, and her grandchildren. She had a genuine interest in everyone she met, and was always ready...
Mary Alcarita Sanchez
Aug 18, 2017
Mary Alcarita Sanchez, age 82 passed away at her home in Chamisal, NM on Friday morning August 18, 2017. Mary 'Alcarita' was born on August 22, 1934 to Juanita Garcia in Chamisal, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Benito Sanchez, son Benito Sanchez Jr., daughter Benita Sanchez, her mother, Juanita Garcia, brother Aurelio Garcia, special Aunt...
