Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Betty Simes
Jul 9, 2016
Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother, Betty Joanne Simes, 82, of Los Alamos, New Mexico passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 9, 2016. Betty will be interred at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on July 14, 2006 at 9:45 a.m. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Rivera Funeral Home. Betty was born in Brownfield, Texas on June 10,...
Elsie Cardenas
Jul 8, 2016
Elsie G. Cardenas, OCDS Elsie G. Cardenas, age 86 was peacefully received by our lord into eternal paradise on July 8th 2016. She was surrounded by her caring family, and a choir of angels. Elsie was born on March 13th, 1930 in Questa, NM, into an extremely blissful family. She was the youngest child of a large blended family and...
Anthony Paul Perea
Jul 8, 2016
Anthony Paul Perea, age 54 of La Cienega passed away unexpectedly July 8, 2016. He was born October 21, 1961 in Lynwood, CA to Pauline Adelo and Louis Perea. Anthony is preceded in death by his son Matthew Perea, father Louie Perea, mother Pauline Adelo, grandparents Luis and Adela Perea and Paul and Faye Rivera. He is survived by his...
Rebecca Friday
Jul 7, 2016
Rebecca Friday age 81 of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away July 7, 2016. She was born to Anita and Carlos Valdez, May 20, 1935. Rebecca was preceded in death by her son David Friday and grandson Brandon Friday. She is survived by her husband of 57 years Joe Friday, son Greg (Cindy) Friday, daughter Diana (Vince) Hesch, grandsons Jesse...
Clem Martinez
Jul 7, 2016
On July 7, 2016 Clem Martinez passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 92 years old. Clem was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Piadad Leyba and Clemente Martinez, Sr. Both preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his only sibling, Carmen Martinez Fajardo. Growing up he moved to various places...
Dr. Louis Zucal
Jul 3, 2016
Louis H. Zucal M.D., 93, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on July 3, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents Joe Oreste and Luisa Zucal, his wife of 57 years Bernice H. Zucal, daughter Marsha Zucal Gonzales, granddaughter Regina Gonzales, and son-in-law Richard K. Olney. His three sisters, Virginia, Erma, and Josephine also...
Jesus Jesse Medina
Jul 2, 2016
Jesus (Jesse) A. Medina, Sr. 61, of Questa, born December 4, 1954, went home with our Lord on July 2, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Pablita Medina. Jesus is survived by his wife, Victoria Medina, son, Jesus Jr. (Samantha), daughter, Sara (Alfonso), 11 grandchildren, along with numerous relatives and friends. Jesse will be greatly...
Antonio V. Mondragon
Jul 1, 2016
Antonio V. Mondragon, 87, of Llano Quemado passed away on July 1, 2016. He is preceded in death by wife, Tomasita Mondragon, sons, Anthony and Orlando Mondragon, grandson, Thomas Mondragon, parents Edwardo and Solidea Mondragon and sister Delia Graham. He is survived by his children, Elmo Mondragon (Monica), Debra Qassem (Musa) and Geraldine Mondragon, 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, sisters and...
Amorette Duran
Jun 30, 2016
AMORETTE DURAN 23 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER OF ANTOINETTE DURAN OF SANTA FE.SURVIVED BY HER LOVING MOTHER, ANTOINETTE DURAN; GRANDPARENTS, MARCELLA AND ABEL OCHOA; GREAT GRANDPARENTS ROSALINE AND STEVEN DURAN, AUNTS: BERNADETTE DURAN, LIZ DURAN, DIANA DURAN, & SANDY DURAN; UNCLES STEVEN DURAN AND DANIEL DURAN, COUSINS: ELEAH DURAN AND JONATHAN NORIEGA. A ROSARY WILL BE RECITED AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY,...
Gloria Martinez
Jun 29, 2016
Gloria Martinez left this world in the arms of angels on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. She was surrounded by her loving family. Born in 1940 to Elizardo & Sarita Sanchez, Gloria grew up in Ojo Sarco, NM. She had fond memories spending time with the love of her life, Noberto. They married in 1959 in Truchas, NM. She had many...
Mark Arellano
Jun 28, 2016
Mark A. Arellano age 56 of Santa Fe, N.M. passed away June 28, 2016. He was born June 12, 1960 to Josie and Fermin Arellano. Mark is preceded in death by his father Fermin Arellano, brother Louis Arellano, mother-in-law Celine Sanchez and nephews Nicholas Sanchez and Adrian Garcia Jr. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Jeanette Arellano,...
Ronald Edward Valdez
Jun 27, 2016
RONALD "RONNIE" VALDEZ Age 58, went to be with our Lord on June 27, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Orlando Valdez. Ronnie enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing the Pecos River, Harley Davidson's, sports, the casino, and a cold beer. He had a special love for his great nieces: Shylah, Briella, and "Little Love". He is...
Rebecca Alvarez
Jun 27, 2016
Rebecca T. Alvarez, 71 of Santa Fe passed away peacefully on June 27, 2016 surrounded by her daughters. Rebecca is preceded in death by her parents Jerry and Mary Aranda. She is survived by her daughters Monica Alvarez (Frankie Lucero), Elaine Hughes (Darrell), and Denise Villanueva (Andy). Grandchildren: Shanae Roybal, Sarah Roybal, Jacob Roybal, Heather Toombs, Amanda Toombs (Daniel Elliott),...
Dennis Mares
Jun 26, 2016
Dennis Anton Laforett Mares age 57 of Santa Fe passed away on Sunday June 26, 2016. Dennis was a Santa Fe High School graduate class of 1976 and graduated from New Mexico State University with a degree in Journalism. He worked as a volunteer at the St Francis Cathedral for over 20 years. Dennis is preceded in death by his...
Lysbeth "Libby" Kaye Stone
Jun 26, 2016
Lysbeth “Libby” Kaye Stone, 84, passed away peacefully in the Santa Fe home she loved on June 26, 2016. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Libby graduated from Smith College in 1953, then met her husband (the late great George Stone) when they both worked at Bloomingdale's in New York City. They were married in 1955 and soon moved to Houston, where...
Josette Barela
Jun 25, 2016
Josette Feliz Barela 45 a lifelong resident of Santa Fe New Mexico was called to be with our Lord on June 25th 2016 while surrounded by her loving family. Josette is preceded in death by her father Jose L Barela and leaves behind her mother Fidencia Barela sisters Michelle Apodaca and husband Paul and Angelica Chavez and husband Tino nieces...
Helene Hausman
Jun 25, 2016
HELENE R. HAUSMAN, age 64 passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 at her Santa Fe home. She was born January 2, 1952 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Helene and Robert Hausman. Her parents preceded her in death. Helene came to Santa Fe from California with her daughter Charlotte in 2001. She currently worked in Budget and Finance for the...
Yancy A Perea
Jun 23, 2016
Yancy A. Perea 54 passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016. Yancy is preceded in death by his father Albert Sr. sister Lilly brother Paul and nephew DJ. He is survived by his mother Rena brothers Albert Jr. (Loretta), Gary, Marvin, Durwin (Jackie) Sisters Eileen (JR) Roxann (girlfriend Kathy) many nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A rosary will be...
David Herman
Jun 23, 2016
David Herman (Dave), age 61, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2016. David is survived by his wife of 19 years, Maria Isabel Garcia; brother Brett Herman (Marilyn); sister Lila DeWindt (Adrian); niece Moss Tryer (Robert); nephews Carey Herman (Bertina), Andrew Herman (Michelle), Pancho J. Garcia (Crystal); and In laws J. Rumaldo and Cora Garcia. David was preceded in death...
Louella Mondragon
Jun 23, 2016
Louella Mondragon, 50, of Talpa passed away on June 23, 2016. She is preceded in death by her mother, Bella Mondragon, grandparents, Eligio and Josephine Chavez and Onefre and Josefita Mondragon, aunt, Emelina Valerio and best friend, Carla Apodaca Martinez. She is survived by her father, Gilbert Mondragon, sister, Monique Mondragon, niece, Miranda Archuleta, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends....
