Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Stephen Walker
Jun 14, 2017
Stephen Roy Walker, 70, passed away June 14, 2017 from an accident at his home in Questa, NM. Born in Los Angeles May 1, 1947 as the only child of Fred and Mary Austin Walker, Stephen enjoyed being around Hollywood artists, actors and industry professionals. He served 2 years in the US Army, then volunteered for several years as a...
Jennie Socorro Maés
Jun 13, 2017
Jennie Socorro Maés, passed away on June 13, 2017 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Santa Fe, NM to Aurelia Romero and Manuel Bermudez. Socorro grew up in the Agua Fria village area. She received her Bachelor’s degree at the College of Santa Fe and her Master’s degree at UNM for Bilingual Education. She met...
Ernest J. Baca Jr.
Jun 13, 2017
Obituary for Ernest J. Baca Jr. (83) Dr. Ernest J. Baca Jr. was born on May 27, 1934 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Ernesto and Delphine Baca. Ernest passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at his home in Edinburg, Texas at the age of 83. He was a resident of Edinburg for 40 years, was a long-time...
Raul Esparza
Jun 12, 2017
Raul Esparza, age 80, passed away peacefully in his sleep in Santa Fe, NM. on Monday, June 12, 2017. Born in Juarez, Mexico on September 22, 1936 to his mother Hortencia Esparza and father Jose Cruz Esparza. He married Isela Esparza on February, 8 1959. He is preceded in death by his Wife Isela, Parents, Son Sergio Esparza, Granddaughter Natalie...
Bruce Squires
Jun 11, 2017
Bruce Victor Squires, 59, of Santa Fe, NM, died peacefully at his home in Santa Fe on Sunday morning June 11, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer with his dearest friends of 30 years, Jana Janssen and Tracey Wilson holding his hands at his side. He was a visionary, mentor, leader, and friend to each one of us. His...
John Wheeler
Jun 11, 2017
John Wheeler, surrounded by loving family, passed away from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was in the U.S. Airforce from 1946-1949. In 1953 he graduated from Texas A&M as a geological and petroleum engineer. He worked for Aramco Oil Company, Berridge Texaco Distributing, and New Mexico D.O.T. He’s preceded in death by Dolores Fischer Wheeler and grandson Clifford Wheeler. John...
Rafaela Muniz
Jun 11, 2017
Rafaela T. Muniz, 92, of Taos, passed away on June 11, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Moses Muniz, many siblings and other relatives. She is survived by her Godson, Joseph Abeyta, niece, Margie Abeyta (Emilio), many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 1 PM at...
Corina J. Romero
Jun 10, 2017
Corina Romero, beloved mother was called home to be with our Lord on June 10, 2017. She passed peacefully in her sleep. Born on May 6, 1936 in Wagon Mound N.M. to Rosendo and Flora Martinez. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Blas Romero Sr., daughter Eileen Martinez, grandsons Walter Montoya and Donicio Hernandez, brothers Roman and;...
Mary Ann Chavez
Jun 8, 2017
Mary Ann Chavez, age 69 a resident of Espanola, NM passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Thursday, June 8, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Maggie Chavez. She is survived by her sons, Jerome Chavez of Grand Canyon, Arizona and Juan Carlos Scarborough (Anna) of Albuquerque, NM; Grandchildren, Jerome Chavez, Jr of Espanola, NM and...
Maxwell Martinez
Jun 8, 2017
Maxwell Martinez passed away on June 8, 2017. A Rosary will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at 11:00 AM at the Rivera Family Funeral Home Chapel, Espanola, NM with a Burial to Follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:45 PM.
Helen Ortega
Jun 8, 2017
A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 16, 2017 at the Kiva Chapel of Light at the Rivera Family Funeral Home on 417 East Rodeo Road in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Bernice Garcia
Jun 7, 2017
Bernice Marie Garcia, 55, from Santa Fe passed away Wednesday, June 7. She is preceded in death by her parents Ramon and Rosina Garcia and brother Robert Garcia. She is survived by her two sons Eric Garcia and fiancé Melissa Catanach; Jose Garcia and her grandson Devin; brother Michael Garcia and wife Pamela; sisters Teresa, Lorraine and Joyce Garcia; close...
Mona Coffield
Jun 7, 2017
MONA ENFIELD COFFIELD Mona Lee Enfield Coffield passed away peacefully on June 7, 2017, in the presence of her family. The cause of death was heart failure. Mona also lived bravely and graciously with Alzheimer’s Disease for several years. Born and christened Mona Lee Munch on August 4, 1932 in Phoenix, Arizona, Mona graduated from the University of Arizona. After...
Bro. Joseph Gerardo De Benedictis, B F C C
Jun 7, 2017
Bro. Joseph DeBenedictis, age 74 passed away on June 7, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM. Bro. Joseph was born in Newark, NJ on July 5,1942 to Joseph Michael DeBenedictis and Estella Louisa Gerardo. For many years, Bro. Joseph taught school in Chicago, St. Louis, MO and in Plainsfield, NJ. He belonged to the religious order of the Brothers for Christian Community...
Ronald (Ron) A. Mascarenas
Jun 6, 2017
Ronald (Ron) A. Mascarenas began his new journey with our heavenly Father on June 5, 2017 at the age of 66. He was a 1969 graduate of St. Michael’s High School and went on to DeVry University in Arizona. He later returned to N.M. and received his certification in Electronics. Ron worked for the NM Dept. of Transportation for a...
Virginia Blair
Jun 3, 2017
Virginia Blair, age 56, passed away on June 3, 2017. Born on August 15, 1959 to Lucille and Manuel Carrillo in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Jerry Carrillo, brother-in-law Morris Abeyta Sr., sister-in-law Christine Carrillo, and nephew, Paul Carrillo. She is survived by her husband, Ernest Blair, her daughter Jennifer (Jesse), grandson...
Cayetana Chacon
Jun 3, 2017
Cayetana Chacon, 93, a resident of Coyote, NM, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 3, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Diego A. Chacon Sr, son, Diego A. Chacon Jr, parents Benigno and Ana Maria Herrera, brothers, Benigno, Miguel, Juanito, Amadeo, Jose Lorenzo, Jose Eugenio, and sisters, Leonedes and Maria Patroncinia....
Satsang Singh Aka: Derk Vermeulen
Jun 3, 2017
Satsang Singh, age 71 of Espanola, NM entered eternal life on Saturday, June 3, 2017.
Nick Onesimo Baros
Jun 2, 2017
Nick Onesimo Baros, age 86 passed away on June 2, 2017. Born on May 7, 1931 to Rosendo and Senaida in Mora, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his parents, son Robert Baros, brothers Tony and Eloy, and sister Gema. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Percy Baros, sons Ernie (Rose), John (Liz), Raymond, and...
