Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Amancio Villa
Jul 6, 2017
Amancio T. Villa, age 80 of Espanola, passed away on Thursday, July 6th. Services are pending.
Christine Elizabeth Russell
Jul 6, 2017
Christine Elizabeth Russell, 70, was born in Melbourne, Australia on December 9th 1946. She passed away at home in Santa Fe, New Mexico on July 6th. Dearest Christine, your life was an inspiration to all of us touched by your strength of spirit, thoughtfulness, compassion, understanding, and vitality. You lived always, always, positively; with beauty, remarkable strength and profound hope...
William Macneil
Jul 6, 2017
William A. MacNeil, April 6, 1940 – July 6, 2017 A man who loved words, William A. MacNeil, 77, was a newspaper editor, playwright, director, actor, and producer. He died July 6, 2017 at his home in Santa Fe after a long illness. Bill was born to William R. and Helen (Tobin) MacNeil in Brooklyn, N.Y. on April 6, 1940,...
Ashleigh Lauren Martinez-Trujillo
Jul 4, 2017
Ashleigh left us on July 4th. Her star was too bright for this Earth, so she went on to shine bigger and brighter from above. From the day she was born, Ashleigh was like a beautiful flower, always happy, always smiling, always carefree. Whomever was lucky enough to cross paths with her could feel her lovely spirit. She had artistic...
David Loya-Loya
Jul 4, 2017
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 7, 2017 at 9:00a.m. in the Kiva Chapel of Light at Rivera Family Funeral Home.
Cheryl Ann Platt
Jul 4, 2017
Cheryl Ann Platt, 65, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in the loving care of her husband. Born June 22, 1952 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Cheryl spent most of her life in Albuquerque. Cheryl Attended New Mexico State University from 1971 to 1972 and the University of New Mexico from 1972 to 1973....
Samuel Montoya
Jul 3, 2017
Samuel Susano Montoya was born on August 11, 1932 in Santa Cruz, NM, son of Procopio and Teresita Montoya; he danced into Jesus’ waiting arms on July 3, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Procopio & Teresita Montoya; his in-laws, Sabino & Lupita Madril; and his sister and brothers, Philomena Romero, Willie & Eppie Montoya. Raised in...
Wayne Martin
Jul 2, 2017
It is with a heavy heart that saddens us to announce the passing of our beloved friend Wayne Martin. Wayne left this world on Sunday July 2nd. Services will be held on Friday July 21st at 4:00 pm Montezuma Lodge, 461 Paseo Del Peralta, Santa Fe NM. With a reception to follow at Santa Fe RV, 5029 Agua Fria, Santa...
Nan Lawrence
Jul 2, 2017
Nan Lawrence of Santa Fe NM has passed away peacefully at home with family on July 2nd 2017. Nan was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1931 and moved to Santa Fe in 1984. For 33 years she loved Santa Fe, the weather ,the art and the people. She loved to cook and have dinner parties. Over the years she...
Vernon Cooper
Jul 1, 2017
Vernon Cooper, aged 89, passed away in his sleep on July 1, 2017, in Taos, New Mexico. He was born on December 7, 1927 in Shidler, Oklahoma, to Roy and Edith Cooper. After serving in the Navy in WWII, Vernon married the love of his life, Alice Marie Cobb. They had three daughters, seven grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. He...
Gail Giron
Jul 1, 2017
Gail Giron, 76, of Taos passed away on July 2, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Muriel VanCleve. She is survived by her husband, Amos D. Giron, children, Colleen Faurie (Robert) and David Tracy Giron, 4 grandchildren, sister, Gretchen, many other relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 14, 2017 at...
Dennis Michael Black
Jul 1, 2017
Dennis Michael Black passed away on July 1, 2017, in his new adopted city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, after a brief illness. He was born in Queens, New York in 1964, and spent his early years living in Geneva, Switzerland and London, England, where his father was employed. The family eventually settled in Houston, Texas, where Dennis attended the...
Alice Sookying Cameron
Jul 1, 2017
In the early morning hours of July 1, 2017, our beloved wife and mother, Alice Sookying Cameron, took flight from this earthly domain, the result of a devastating accident the previous evening. Born Sook Ying Hew in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, to Father Hew Pin Yooi and Mother Siow Kwin Yin, Alice came to the United States in 1988 to...
Lawrance "Larry" Hoover
Jun 30, 2017
Lawrance J. Hoover passed away on June 30, 2017, surrounded by his family. Mr. Hoover was preceded in death by his parents; David and Pauline Hoover, Daughters; Jessica and Annette Hoover, Mother of his children; Mary Jane Lopez-Hoover, Granddaughter; Madyson Jane Hoover, Paternal Grandparents; Jesse Hoover and Barbarita Lobato, Maternal Grandparents; Luis Baca and Tomasita Gutierrez, Niece; Judith Armijo and...
Lawrance "Larry" Hoover
Jun 30, 2017
Lawrance J. Hoover passed away on June 30, 2017, surrounded by his family. Mr. Hoover was preceded in death by his parents; David and Pauline Hoover, Daughters; Jessica and Annette Hoover, Mother of his children; Mary Jane Lopez-Hoover, Granddaughter; Madyson Jane Hoover, Paternal Grandparents; Jesse Hoover and Barbarita Lobato, Maternal Grandparents; Luis Baca and Tomasita Gutierrez, Niece; Judith Armijo and...
Carter Tague
Jun 29, 2017
April 12, 1965 - June 29, 2017 SANTA FE Carter Roland Tague passed away quietly in his beloved home, Santa Fe. He was born in Oklahoma City - the son of Susan Boddy Tague Moore and Roland Tague. His mother, Susan, and brother, Cameron Tague, predeceased him. He is survived by his sister, Courtney (and her husband Lionel), of Australia;...
Jose M. Silva Jr.
Jun 29, 2017
Jose Malaquias Silva, Jr., 84, of San Cristobal passed away on June 29, 2017. He was a loving father of his children, Tony Silva (Debra), Michael Silva, Abraham Silva (Richard), Eve Silva, Bonnie Scofield (Kevin), Jackie Silva (Milton), mother of his children, Nora Silva, 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, sisters, Arabella Padilla, Peme Cardenas, Lucy Ellis (Vern), brother, Larry Silva...
Flora R Martinez
Jun 29, 2017
Flora R. Martinez passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017 surrounded by her family. Flora was preceded in death by her Parents, Endalesio and Adelina Rendon; Daughter, Lena Anaya; Sisters, Benedicta Rendon, Bennie C. War, Brothers; Jose A. Rendon Jr.,Pete Rendon, Sigfredo Rendon, Sister in-law, Angelita Rendon, and Brother in-law Ernesto Valdez. Flora is survived by her Husband Joe B....
John Trujillo
Jun 28, 2017
John Climaco Trujillo, 94, of Taos passed away on June 28, 2017. He was a World War II veteran and fought under General Patton. He is preceded in death by his wife, Adelina Arellano Trujillo, parents, Tranquelino and Cirilia Trujillo, brothers, Vences, Elias and Henry Trujillo, sisters, Cleo Garcia and Ruth Trujillo. He is survived by his children, Elaine Martinez...
Robert Bournique
Jun 27, 2017
Robert James “Bob” Bournique, 81, died Tuesday, June 27 due to Alzheimer's disease, after living a very full life. He was born on November 16, 1935 in Butler, Pennsylvania, the 6th child of Louis and Frances Bournique. As a young man, he served as a Navy pilot flying off the carrier USS Independence. He survived ejecting from his plane over...
