Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico

Dec 9, 2016

Joseph Martin Stuart, Nov. 9, 1932 to Dec. 9, 2016, passed away at home at age 84. He was born in Seminole, OK to Archer and Lillian (Lindsey) Stuart. His siblings Bob, Bill, Tom and Catherine predeceased him. Joe attended high school in Albuquerque and served in the Navy during the Korean War. He received his BA and Master’s degrees...

Dec 9, 2016

Our heavenly Angel was called home on December 9, 2016. James was born on Ma 24, 1952 in Santa Fe, N.M. James was a life long resident of Agua Fria Village. He was a hard worker and always willing to lend a helping hand. He had numerous jobs during his life time from Police Officer to mechanic to caretaker, but...

Dec 9, 2016

G.J. Gondeck age 77 of Santa Fe died peacefully December 9, 2016. He was born November 5, 1939 in Chicago, IL to Muriel and Alfred Gondeck. G.J. is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his daughters, Basia Cruz (Johnny Cruz), Kathryn George (Gerald George) both of Santa Fe, NM and Susan Banta (Chris Lovato) of Rio...

Dec 8, 2016

Tito Archuleta, 88, of Talpa passed away on December 8, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Belarmino and Anita Archuleta and brothers, Bonifacio, Trinidad, Eli and Thomas Archuleta. He is survived by his wife, Floraida M. Archuleta, daughters, Lorraine Vasquez (Johnny) and Grace Rivera (Lloyd), grandchildren, Reynold Vasquez (Maria), Gabriel Vasquez (Norella) and Anna Eloisa Vasquez, great...

Dec 8, 2016

Edmund O. Alarid, 84, beloved friend, father and grandfather, succumbed to esophageal cancer on December 8, 2016. Edmund was born in 1932 in Santa Fe and remained a lifelong resident. He is descended from the families of the original Onate expedition settlers. He was known for his friendliness, his love of his grandchildren, and his ability to make the best...

Dec 7, 2016

Eva R. Gallegos, 99, of Questa passed away peacefully on December 7, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Crisiforo Gallegos, grandchildren, Eddie and Christa Jo Gallegos, parents, Jose Antonio and Estella Rael, sister, Ofelia Ortiz, brothers, Rudolfo, Alfonso, Federico and Jacobo Rael. She is survived by her children, Lawrence Gallegos (Alice), Robert Gallegos (Evelyn), Bernadette Weldon (Warren),...

Dec 5, 2016

Archie Martinez, a resident of Tres Piedras passed away on December 5th 2016. The Martinez family wish to acknowledge with heartfelt appreciation your kind expression of sympathy during this difficult time. Services are pending at this time and will be announced by Rivera Family Funeral Home of Espanola.

Dec 5, 2016

Dec 5, 2016

It is with heavy and broken hearts that we send Brandon Quintana home to the Lord. Born August 30, 1995 to Duane and Marella Quintana. A lifelong resident of Pecos, New Mexico, he is survived by his parents Duane and Marella Quintana, two brothers Duane Quintana Jr. and Viktoriano Quintana, Grandparents Herman and Marcella Gutierrez, Arthur and Sadie Maldonado. Great...

Dec 4, 2016

Barry Brooks Coffin Artist and sculptor Barry Brooks Coffin, 69, passed away on December 4, 2016 in Santa Fe. Barry’s “end of the trail” was unexpected, but his family and friends are comforted knowing he was in a beautiful place spiritually among his friends in Oak Rose Society. Barry is survived by his devoted canine companion Rocky; brothers Doug Coffin...

Dec 3, 2016

MABEL A. BUCHECKER departed this life on Saturday, December 3, 2016, surrounded by loved ones. Mabel was born in the hills of the Ozarks on October 5, 1933 to parents Harrison and Ella West. Adventurous, resourceful, and headstrong, Mabel knew from an early age that there was a great big world out there waiting for her. At age 14 she...

Dec 3, 2016

Leroy Martinez, 58 a resident of Chimayo passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Mr. Martinez was preceded in death by his wife Theresa Martinez, son, Anthony Martinez, Mother, Mariquita Martinez, BrotherEscolastico Martinez. Maternal grandparents Proxcedes Martinez and wife Onofre. Grand parents, Esqipula and Teresita Martinez. Leroy is survived by his father, Orlando Martinez, Son Derrick...

Dec 2, 2016

Sara Alice Edelman, “Sally”, died peacefully in her sleep after a long battle with a neurological illness on December 1, 2016, at her home in Arroyo Seco. She was attended by her devoted husband, Rick Edelman. Sally was preceded in death by her parents, John and Margaret Crowl of Taos and older sister, Margaret Jean MacArthur of Marlboro, VT. She...

Dec 2, 2016

Maria Amada Chacon passed away peacefully in her home December 2, 2016. She was born in Arroyo Hondo, September 10th, 1914 to Laureano Chacon and Cruzita Garcia Chacon. She had two sisters who preceded her in death: Odelia Chacon Lucero and Cleo Chacon, both of Pueblo Colorado. Her paternal grandparents were Manuel Chacon and Soledad Lucero Chacon. Amada spent her...

Nov 30, 2016

Thomas Anthony Tarleton, age 88, from Taos, New Mexico passed away on November 30, 2016 at Gentiva hospice at Loveless in Albuquerque. Tommy was born in Las Angeles, California on September 16, 1928 to Tom and Toni (Kriznic) Tarleton and was the oldest of three children. Tommy leaves behind his wife Mary Lou (Sais) whom he was married to for...

Nov 29, 2016

Brian Alan Bangs September 13, 1956 ~ November 29, 2016 Brian was born September 13, 1956 in Lancaster Pennsylvania to Betty and Warren Bangs who preceded him in death along with his nephew Jason Bangs. He leaves behind wife Theresa, daughters, Racquel and Natalie Padilla and Son Jared Padilla, daughter-in-law Jenell, and granddaughters Abrielle and Gianna, niece Lisa Gagliardi, and...

Nov 28, 2016

Rosary for Joe will be at the Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Church in Pojoaque, NM, Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Mass to follow at 10:00 a.m.

Nov 27, 2016

Toby (Tobias) Ortiz a.k.a "HOSS" age 89, a resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away November 27, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Nambe, NM to Clorinda (Salazar) Ortiz and Joaquin E. Ortiz. He married Sinfie (Roybal) Ortiz on October 27, 1951. Toby is preceded in death by his parents Joaquin & Clorinda (Salazar) Ortiz, in-laws...

Nov 27, 2016

Juan Duran, 77, of Arroyo Seco passed away on November 27, 2016. He is survived by his brother, Rubel Duran and many other relatives and friends. Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 7 PM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Arroyo Seco. Funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 10 AM at...

Nov 24, 2016

David Reitzel 1936 ~ 2016 David was born in 1936 to Kenneth and Kathryn Reitzel in El Paso, Texas. He died November 24, 2016 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. David moved to Santa Fe with his parents in 1942 and spent most of the rest of his life as a New Mexico resident. David graduated from Santa Fe High in...