Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Jose Felix Valencia Iii
Jul 19, 2017
Jose Felix Valencia III Born: April 15, 1942 Died: July 19, 2017 His heart of gold was overflowing with love when he heard his calling home. As a life-long resident of Pecos, NM, he was a parishioner of St Anthony’s de Padua Parish, an active member of St. Vincent de Paul, Knights of Columbus, and an original founder of Pecos...
Calvin Hulburt
Jul 19, 2017
Calvin Hulburt, 66, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on July 19, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Emilia Hulburt, sisters, Loretta Rininger and Alice Wiggert. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Dory Hulburt, sisters, Aileen Ebent (Alan) and Delores Lind, brothers, David (Mary and Craig (Jan) Hulburt.
Ernestina Marina Cruz
Jul 18, 2017
Ernestina Marina Cruz was called home by the Lord on Wednesday, July 18th surrounded by her loving family. Ernestina was a homemaker and along with her husband, Epimenio, raised their four children in the beautiful mountain village of El Valle. She lived a life filled with faith, kindness, and generosity. She was a longstanding parishioner of Holy Family Parish in...
Carol Martinez
Jul 18, 2017
Carol Martinez, age 76, passed away on July 18, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Carol Martinez was preceded in death by her parents; Antonio and Eloisa Herrera of Dixon, NM; sister Conchita who died 10 days before her 14th birthday; brother Antonio Herrera, Jr who was called Tony died at the age of 25, he was a US Navy...
John J. Saiz Jr.
Jul 17, 2017
John J. Saiz Jr., 74, lifetime resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico and retired lieutenant of the Santa Fe Fire Department of 20 years, died the late evening of July, 20, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. John was born March 20, 1943, the beloved son of Juan Jose Saiz Sr. and Melinda Ortiz Saiz, both deceased. Survived by...
Andrea Rivera
Jul 16, 2017
Andrea Pilar Rivera, 36, of Costilla passed away on July 16, 2017. She is survived by her children, Mona Rivera (Julian Padilla), Aliya and Alexis Colbruno, granddaughter, Harmony Padilla, parents, Richard Rivera and Placida Rivera (Art Sanchez), brother, Damian Rivera (Donovan Stokey), special aunts, Agatha Garcia and Diana Rivera, numerous uncles, aunts and other relatives. Rosary will be recited on...
Pauline G. Vigil
Jul 16, 2017
Pauline G. Vigil, age 86, of Santa Fe, passed away on July 16, 2017. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Juan and Elizaria Griego, Sister, Josie Baca (Carlos), Brother, Juan Griego (Josefita). She is survived by her Husband, Abel Vigil, Son, Patrick Vigil (Lupe), of Las Cruces, Daughters: Yolanda Marie Garcia (Robert), of Las Cruces, Kathy Vigil, of...
Evangeline "Vangie" Wells
Jul 16, 2017
EVANGELINE “VANGIE” WELLS 06-27-1943 – 07-16-2017 Our beloved mother, grandmother, and sister went to be with our Lord and her beloved husband of 48 years on July 16, 2017. She was preceded in death by husband, George A. Wells; parents Agapito and Cirilia; siblings: Benita, Priscilla, Junior, and Tony. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who always gave...
Daniel Berrigan
Jul 14, 2017
Berrigan, Daniel T., age 71 of Santa Fe, NM died July 14,2017 at home. Cremation and a private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Charlotte A. Maxwell
Jul 13, 2017
CHARLOTTE A. MAXWELL, a respected Santa Fe educator, died unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, July 13, 2017. She was 74. The eldest of Alvin Hartsfield and Sally (née Thompson) Hartsfield’s children, Charlotte was born on August 14, 1942, in Arp, Texas. A beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and mentor, she was always known to be a caring, beautiful, intelligent...
Cecilia D. Rivera
Jul 12, 2017
Cecilia D. Rivera passed away July 12, 2017 at Kingston Residence in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was born in Wagon Mound, New Mexico to Ricardo Rivera and Ana Garcia Rivera. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Theresa Wallace (Eugene); and sister, Rosalie E. Anton (George). She is survived by her nieces Patricia Rivera Wallace of Santa...
Burford Tunnell
Jul 11, 2017
Burford R. Tunnell, 98, of Taos and formerly of Lubbock, Texas passed away on July 11, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife, of 62 years, Cora Lucile Tunnell who passed away in 2004. He is survived by his daughter, Jacquelyn Coggin and son, Burford Rutledge Tunnell, II, grandchildren, Katharine Vuille, Bianca Tunnell, David Tunnell and Dorothy Tunnell....
Seferino Eduardo Ortiz
Jul 9, 2017
Seferino Eduardo “Sef” Ortiz , age 42, entered eternal life peacefully on July 9, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. Sef was born July 7, 1975, the Son of David and Celina Ortiz. He was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents Armando and Guadalupe Ortiz and Maternal Grandparents Jose Carpio and Frances Griego, Uncles Ray and Jesse Griego and...
Andrew Munoz
Jul 9, 2017
Andrew Munoz, age 27, a resident of Santa Fe has passed July 9, 2017. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Frank Noriega Sr., uncle Frank Noriega Jr., brother, Mark Noriega, and cousins Amy Noriega and Selena Valencia. His is survived by his mother, Marie Munoz, sister, Angela (Anthony Futch), nieces and nephews Maricella, Jason Macoron, Dante Alobaidi, aunts...
Joe Pena
Jul 8, 2017
Services will be on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at the Kiva Chapel of Light (Rivera Family Funeral Home 505-989-7032) For more information, please feel free to call.
Stella Sandoval
Jul 7, 2017
Stella Sandoval of Santa Fe was called to be with our Lord on Friday July 7, 2017. Stella was born on August 25th, 1924 to Adolfo and Eloisa Vigil Rodriguez. Stella married the love of her life Ernesto Sandoval on October 15th, 1945. They had seven children and accomplished many of their dreams together. Stella was a loving wife, mother,...
Dirk Martinez
Jul 7, 2017
Dirk R. Martinez, 82, passed away peacefully at his home on July 7, 2017. He served in the Special Forces and was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam war. He was awarded The Army Commendation Medal for his service. He was born on September 21, 1934 and was originally from Taos, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by...
Rudolf "Rudy" Gonzales
Jul 6, 2017
Rudolf “Rudy” Gonzales Rudy Gonzales, age 70, of Santa Fe, passed away on July 6, 2017 in Santa Fe, New Mexico due to a short illness. He is preceded in death by his father, Joe Gonzales, his mother, Deleria Gonzales, father-in-law, Ignacio Flores, and sister-in-law, Laura Flores. He is survived by his wife, Lucia, sons: Troy (Steff), Rudy Jr. (Amy),...
Helen Cohn
Jul 6, 2017
Helen Trujillo Cohn, 90, of Taos passed away on July 06, 2017. She was a proud established Taos business owner of Cohn Enterprise along with her husband, Levi. She is preceded in death by her husband, Levi Cohn, children, Arabella, Pauline, Beatrice “Punky” and Louie Cohn, granddaughter, Natasha M., parents, Pablita and Alfonso Trujillo. She is survived by her daughter,...
