Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Herman Ortiz
Jan 4, 2017
Herman Ortiz, 72, of Questa, NM passed away with family by his side at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Santa Fe on January 4, 2017. Born on April 18, 1944 this compassionate, generous, and funny man loved life and lived it to the fullest. Although his life was tainted by the struggle of illness, he managed to be present for those...
Evelyn Peters
Jan 3, 2017
Evelyn Peters, age 89, passed away in Glorieta, NM on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.
Michael A. Gonzales Jr.
Jan 2, 2017
Michael A. Gonzales, Jr., born to Miguel & Marcelina Gonzales on July 27, 1965 in Santa Fe, NM, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2017. Married to Carolyn Fava-Gonzales on Dec. 7, 1985 in Santa Fe, NM and is survived by his wife, two daughters Angel and Gabrielle Gonzales, son-in-law Michael Griego, grandsons Vicente and Santiago Rodriguez, parents...
Oliver Williams
Jan 1, 2017
Oliver William Jr. Oliver Williams Jr., age 96, a resident of Santa Fe NM has passed away on January 9, 2017. He was born in La Mesa, NM on February 29, 1920 to Oliver D. and Margaret M. Williams Sr. He is preceded in death by his wife Margaret J. Williams and his sisters Bervette and Margie Swan. He is...
Norma Martinez-Perry
Jan 1, 2017
Norma Martinez-Perry, age 82, of Elgin, IL., formerly of Santa Fe, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. Norma was born in Madrid, NM on June 28, 1935 and was the daughter of the late Honorable Judge Alfredo D. & Lora Martinez. She was preceded in death by her brothers; Alfredo L. (Margaret)...
Steven Torres
Dec 31, 2016
Steven (Estevan) Ruben Torres passed away peacefully at home on December 31, 2016 after a lengthy illness. He was born on August 24, 1973. He is survived by his parents Cel and Tina Torres; daughters Jesalyn Santistevan, Carmen Salazar, Angela Jones and granddaughter Estrella Salazar; sisters Roxanne Torres (John) and Rachel Romero (Wayne); his girlfriend Krystella Salazar and her sons...
Elmira Mondragon Martinez
Dec 31, 2016
Elmira Mondragon Martinez, 83, of Taos passed away on December 31, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Luz Martinez Jr. Rosary and funeral mass were held on January 10, 2017 at the Dolores Chapel in Canon.
Deborah Shapiro
Dec 30, 2016
Deborah H. Shapiro, of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away suddenly on December 30, 2016, at the age of 69. She was preceded in death by her parents Don and Vivian Hall. She is survived by sons Jesse and Jacob Shapiro, her grandchildren AnnaMarie, Charlie, Ashton, and Jewel, and her sister Andrea Hall. Debbie was a Santa Fe resident for...
Peter Herrera
Dec 30, 2016
Our beloved father, son, brother, and uncle passed due to unforeseen complications from a sudden illness. He is preceded in death by both maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his son Derrick (Roberta Lujan), loving parents Fred and Erlinda, Sisters Roberta and Roslin (Anthony), Brothers Anthony (Jeannie), Andrew (Sherrie) and Patrick. Special nephew Josiah, as well as nephews...
Refugio Chavez
Dec 30, 2016
Refugio Chavez, age 96, of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away December 30, 2016. He was born September 3, 1920 in Lamy, New Mexico to Joaquin and Benigna Chavez. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Senaida Chavez, his parents, brothers and sisters. He is survived by daughters: Mercy Salazar...
Lourdes Sena
Dec 28, 2016
Lourdes Sena, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Great, Great Grandmother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at her Santa Fe home, surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Josefita Ortiz; her husband, Adrian Sena; son Gene Sena; siblings, Louis, Emilio “Gabby”, Susie Quintana and Socorro Montoya. Lourdes is survived by...
Ann Marie Burke
Dec 27, 2016
Ann Marie (Toste) Burke of San Cristobal, passed away on December 27, 2016. She was married for 44 years to Timothy F. Burke. Born in Fall River, Mass., she grew up in Rehoboth, Mass. and graduated from the University of Massachusetts. After an extended cross country trip, Ann and Tim decided they needed the blue skies and open spaces of...
Robert Dieringer
Dec 26, 2016
ROBERT DIERINGER Our sweet Father passed away on December 26, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was ready to join his wife and family members that have gone before him. Dad served his country with the 100st Airborne Army. Mom & Dad moved to Santa Fe in 1971. Dad became an electrical contractor and started his own company, Dieringer...
Louisa Garcia
Dec 25, 2016
Louisa Garcia, age 89, passed away on Christmas Day in Medanales, NM surrBrothers ounded by her loving family. Louisa was preceded in Death by her parents, Eusebio and Agueda Martinez, Son Eusebio Garcia, Brothers Ferdinando and Esidoro Martinez, Sisters Floriada Martinez, Epifania Archuleta, and Getrudis Manzanares. She is survived by her husband Jose A. Garcia, Daughter Pauline Garcia and husband...
Claudia Varela
Dec 24, 2016
Claudia Varela age 82 of Pecos, New Mexico passed away December 24, 2016. Claudia was born January 9, 1934 in Terrero, New Mexico to Rita and Nestor Varela. Claudia is preceded in death by her parents Nestor Varela Sr. and Rita Varela, son Steve Varela, four brothers; Nestor Jr., Eloy (Libby), Onecimo and Euverio and sister Theresa Gonzales (Willie). She...
Anita Lopez
Dec 23, 2016
Anita G. Lopez Resident of Nambe To our devoted mom, who journeyed to heaven to be with her mother and Mary, Mother of Jesus. Amongst her many devotions she was a member of Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe del Valle de Pojoaque, Catholic Daughters, Life in the Spirit Seminars and prayer groups. She worked in the medical field as a radiologist...
