Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Frances Vigil
Mar 25, 2017
Frances Vigil, 88, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2017 in Ranchos de Taos, NM, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Rodarte, to Procopio Sisneros and Beatriz Fernandez Sisneros on September 17, 1928. She is preceded in death by the parents who raised her, Ramon Maestas and Rafaelita Fernandez Maestas; parents-in-law, Antonio J. Vigil and Hijnia Gutierrez...
Jose Gallegos
Mar 25, 2017
Jose Orlando (“Chuco”) Gallegos, 91, a resident of Questa passed away on March 25, 2017. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lucy Gallegos; parents, Santiago and Eufamia Gallegos; brothers, Solio, Gilbert, Louis, and Jimmy; sister, Olivia Quintana; and granddaughter, Kendrea Gallegos. He is survived by his children, Jack (Deluvina) Gallegos, Kenneth (Ida) Gallegos, Frank (Judy) Gallegos, Jorlanda...
Dyckman Vermilye
Mar 25, 2017
Dyckman Ware Vermilye, 94, passed away on March 25th, 2017 at the Taos Retirement Village following complications from a recent fall. Born July 8, 1922 and raised in Staten Island, New York, the son of Joseph Ware Vermilye and Alice Louise (Love) Vermilye, he lived mainly in Florida, the Washington, DC area, Harare Zimbabwe and Cape Town, South Africa before...
Alice Armijo
Mar 24, 2017
Alice “Shorty” Armijo was called to be with our lord on March 24, 2017. Alice is preceded in death by her parents Maria and Benito Vigil, siblings Jane Mason, Benito, Jenny and Dee Vigil. Children Avery and Renee Armijo. son-in-law Eddie Griego and grandson Joaquin Casaus IV. She is survived by her loving husband Gregorio M. Armijo; Son Charlie Armijo;...
Supaporn Chimsuk
Mar 22, 2017
Cat, Daughter, sister, mother, friend and animal lover; We will miss many things about you such as your fishing advice, cooking tips and great stories of your life adventures. We are heartbroken you left us much to soon but understand you must rest now...... Rest in Peace. She will be missed by her two sons Tyler Earl and Kampy Khonphian,...
William Mason
Mar 22, 2017
Another glorious Sierra day in which one seems to be dissolved and absorbed and sent pulsing onward we know not where. Life seems neither long nor short, and we take no more heed to save time or make haste than do the trees and stars. This true freedom, a good practical sort of immortality. John Muir
Lawrence "Larry" Martinez
Mar 21, 2017
Lawrence (Larry) Martinez, 64 of Santa Fe N.M went to be with our lord on March 21st 2017 following a lengthy illness. He was born on April 3, 1952 He is preceded in death by his step father Rudolph (Rudy) Roybal, and his sister Mary Jane Roybal (Michelle (Chow) Madrid). He is survived by his sons Matthew (Jessica) Martinez and...
Olivia Gonzales
Mar 20, 2017
Olivia C. Gonzales, 87, of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on March 20, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Arturo Gonzales, son, Miguel Gonzales, parents, Felipe and Magdalena Arellano, brother, Onofre Arellano. She is survived by her grandsons, Daniel Gonzales (Angie) and Jose Gonzales (Marisa), mother of her grandchildren, Lisa Baca, great grandchildren, Sonya Abigail, Jerome...
Darrell Hedgecoke
Mar 20, 2017
Darrell Glenn Hedgecoke January 2, 1959 – March 20, 2017 Darrell, a loving father, son, brother, uncle and grandfather left us to be with Our Lord in Heaven. He is preceded in death by his grandfather Sofio Valdez, father Knox Hedgecoke and brother Calvin Hedgecoke. He is survived by his mother Connie Ingram, son Ian Hedgecoke, daughter Destiny Hedgecoke, sister...
Kenneth Mccallum
Mar 20, 2017
Ken McCallum, 67, of Taos passed away on March 20, 2017. He retired from the State of New Mexico. He enjoyed time with family and friends in the outdoors camping, rafting, golfing, biking and fishing. He loved playing golf and rafting rivers. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clare and Elizabeth McCallum, parents in-law, Lolo and Polly Montoya,...
Mary C. Brooks
Mar 19, 2017
• Mary C. Brooks January 9, 1926-March 19, 2017 "Someone Special" Mary C. Brooks, age 91 of Los Alamos, NM died March 19th at Palmilla Senior Center Living in Albuquerque, NM of natural causes. Mary was born on January 09, 1926 to Norman and Ruth Carls of Allegany, NY. After graduating from Allegany High School and acing her chemistry regents,...
Abenicio Sanchez
Mar 19, 2017
Abenicio Sanchez went home to be with his Lord and savior Jesus Christ on March 19, 2017 at the age of 97, just shy of his 98th birthday. He is preceded in death by his parents Emilia Pacheco and Zacarias Sanchez, his spouses Esther Sanchez and Annie Sanchez, five sisters, and two brothers. He was the last remaining sibling. He...
Gilles Cahn
Mar 19, 2017
Gilles J. Cahn 1936-2017 It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother on March 19, 2017. He is survived by his wife Eleni of 60 years marriage, daughters Robin Cahn, Lisa Cahn and partner Chip Corlett, son Stephan Cahn and wife Jennifer, grandchildren Noah Cahn, Saya Cahn, Lucy Cahn and...
Sally Ann Gallegos
Mar 18, 2017
Sally Ann Gallegos, age 54 a resident of Espanola, NM passed away after a short illness on Saturday, March 18th in Albuquerque, NM. Sally was born May, 30, 1962 in Delta, Colorado to Elizaida Sally and Paul Quintana. On June 16, 1984 Sally Ann Quintana and Gary Gallegos, Sr. were joined in Holy Matrimony in Espanola, NM. Sally was preceded...
Manuel Romero
Mar 18, 2017
Manuel A. Romero, Sr., 85, of Questa passed away on March 18, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife, Idela C. Romero, parents, Jose and Maria Romero, son, Manuel A. Romero, Jr., son in-law, Jesus A. Medina Sr. He is survived by his children, Samuel E. Romero (Gloria) of Questa, Sally Gonzales (Ben) of Questa, Victoria Medina of...
Tillie Trujillo
Mar 17, 2017
Tillie Trujillo 1935-2017 Tillie, beloved mom, grandma, great-grandma, friend and devoted wife passed away peacefully on March 17, 2017 in her home after a brief illness. Tillie was born in Santa Fe, NM on January 6, 1935. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guadalupe Tapia and Margarita Tapia Hurtado, husband of 19 years, Joe F. Trujillo, beloved son...
Gonzalo Armijo
Mar 17, 2017
Gonzalo “GoGo” Armijo, age 82, passed on March 17, 2017 in Roswell, NM. He was born in Cerrillos, NM on January 10, 1935 to Justa and Diego Armijo. He is preceded in death by his spouse Antonia “Tonie” Armijo. He is survived by his sister Josie Romero, son Eddie Roybal (Marcia), Michael Armijo (Corrine), John Armijo (Debbie), Robert Armijo (Janet),...
Jesse James Cordova
Mar 17, 2017
Jesse James Cordova, age 63 of Cundiyo passed away Friday evening, March 17, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. Jesse was born in Fairview, NM to Willie and Sabina Cordova. Jesse was preceded in death by his father, Willie Cordova, Paternal grandparents, Fred and Lina Cordova, Maternal grandparents, Juan, Patricia and Manuelita Vigil. Jesse is survived by his wife of...
Marcus Manuel Varela
Mar 17, 2017
Marcus Manuel Varela May 14, 1997 – March 17, 2017 Our Angel Marcus Manuel Varela has gone to be with our Lord on March 17, 2017. Born May 14, 1997 to Denise Varela. A lifelong resident of Pecos, New Mexico, he is survived by his mother Denise Varela, brother Jacob Varela and sister Emma Varela, Grandparents Ernesto and Erlinda Varela,...
Thomas Rivera
Mar 17, 2017
Thomas (Tom) Frank Rivera, 56, of Taos passed away surrounded by his family on March 17, 2017. He is preceded in death by his father, Arthur Rivera, Sr., brothers, Paul, Artie Jr. and sister, Marianna Rivera. He is survived by his mother, Flora Rivera, children, James, Jamie, Crystal, sons in-law, Francisco and Miguel, mother of his children, Josephine Cortez, sister,...
