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

Jun 21, 2016

Virginia Tapia age 52 of Santa Fe, New Mexico suddenly passed away June 21, 2016. She was born to Frances and Elidoro Tapia, February 21, 1964. Virginia is preceded in death by her husband Ernie, father Elidoro, mother Frances, son Ernie (Nene), daughter Linda, sisters Veronica & Gloria, brothers Santiago and Jimmy and brother –in-laws Gene, Bobby & Herbert. She...

Jun 21, 2016

Donald C. Duran age 77 of Santa Fe, N.M. passed away June 21, 2016. He was born in Santa Fe, N.M. to Flora Griego and Candelario Duran. Donald is preceded in death by his wife Donna Duran, parents Candelario and Flora Duran, sister Viola Duran, goddaughter Roberta Perea, father and mother-in-law Charles and Mary Lopez, brother-in-law Donald Babcock and sisters-in-law...

Jun 20, 2016

James Morton Curran Ritchie March 13, 1925 – June 20, 2016 James Morton Curran Ritchie (Jim) was born in New York City on March 13, 1925 to Constance Curran Ritchie and Frederick Sommers Ritchie. He grew up in Montclair, New Jersey, and attended Montclair Academy from which he graduated in 1942. During World War II he served in the U.S....

Jun 20, 2016

Clara “Clarita” Collins Clara L. Collins, 88, born in Panama´ City, Panama´ on August 26, 1927 and died at home in Santa Fe on June 20, 2016. Clarita attended Colegio de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles, David, Panama´ where she was instructed by the Franciscan nuns and guided by her mother and father at home where she developed her lifelong...

Jun 20, 2016

Flora R. Fernandez, 75, of Llano Quemado passed away on June 20, 2016. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Ruby E. Fernandez, parents, Selestino and Juanita Romero. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Adelio Gilbert Fernandez, sons, Ben Fernandez (Sandy), Chris Fernandez, Isaac Fernandez, Abraham Fernandez and Jeremiah Fernandez, grandchildren, Devin, Darren, and Aaron Fernandez,...

Jun 19, 2016

Lois Ellen (Mitchell) Garcia, age 83 of Ojo Caliente, NM, passed away at home on Sunday, June 19, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband Tomas E. Garcia on July 19, 1992. She is survived by her four daughters, Norma Seifrit and husband Pat of Morgantown, WV, Alicia Atencio and husband Jose of Santa Cruz, NM, Tina Garcia...

Jun 19, 2016

Dale L. Johnson passed away at Holy Cross Hospital on June 19, 2016 at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Carmen Acosta, his daughter, Heidi, and his son, Paul. He was preceded in death by his son, Jay. Dale was born in Sanish, North Dakota in 1929 to father Rudolph Kenneth Johnson and...

Jun 18, 2016

Our Mother Celeste Dallas-Gonzales funeral services will be as follows. Wednesday June 22nd at 6pm in San Juan (exit 319) at the church with a reception following at the school. Anyone wanting to help with food or anything please contact me 5059084063. Following that will be her services in Arizona, Monday June 27th at 10am held at St. Jude's Catholic...

Jun 18, 2016

Brent A. Burtschell, age 69 a resident of White Rock, NM passed away June 18, 2016 due to a motorcycle accident. He was born June 23, 1946 in Crescent City, CA to Margaret and Bruce Burtschell Brent is preceded in death by his father Bruce Burtschell, mother Margaret Burtschell, wife Manuelita Burtschell and sister Blythe Unican. He is survived by...

Jun 17, 2016

Hope Collier Buechler died in Taos on June 17, 2016 of acute leukemia. She was 82. Born in New York and raised in New England, Hope attended Radcliffe College where she met and married Jim Buechler in 1955. The couple and their family lived in New York, Iowa, New Jersey, and California before settling in Duxbury, Massachusetts. For a time...

Jun 16, 2016

John L. Hanners, age 83 from Santa Fe, N.M. passed away June 16, 2016. He was born December 2, 1933 in Klamath, Oregon to Leola Mae Garcia and John L. Hanners. John is preceded in death by his mother Leola Mae Garcia, father John L. Hanners and brother Kenny Ware. He is survived by his wife Frances Hanners, daughters Candy...

Jun 15, 2016

Juanita Pino Rael, 93, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2016. She was born December 1, 1923 in Las Cieneguitas (Santa Fe). Juanita was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother and foster parent. Juanita retired from the State of NM as a Bookbinder. She enjoyed traveling the world, gardening, was an animal lover, dancer, singer, and...

Jun 13, 2016

Roberta Mares, 57 of Llano Quemado passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2016. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Espinoza and in-laws, Connie and Eduardo Mares. She is survived by her husband, Mike Mares, mother, Corina Baca Espinoza, Godchildren, Vicente, Teodoro, Veronica and Danielle, special nephew, Richard and Elijah Espinoza, many other relatives and friends. Rosary was...

Jun 12, 2016

Mary Ann D. (Lopez) Nino was born September 25, 1960. Mary Ann Nino a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend went to be with our Lord on Sunday, June 12, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Juan Rivera Lopez and Nemensia Lopez. She is survived by her husband Thomas Nino, daughters, Amanda Nino and Valerie Herrera...

Jun 11, 2016

We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle and friend Rick Conway. He was with us for 50 wonderful years. We enjoyed his beautiful smile and infectious laugh. He was always called "The life of the party." The moment he walked into a room, he could have anyone laughing and forgetting all of their worries....

Jun 7, 2016

Maria Juanita Vigil, 94, of La Puebla passed away in her home surrounded by her loved ones on June 07, 2016. Maria was a devoted Jehovah’s Witness and enjoyed being with her Christian Brothers and Sisters. She also enjoyed her summers outside with her flowers and was always very joyful, loving and caring. She welcomed everyone to her home whether...

Jun 7, 2016

Jun 5, 2016

Laura Romero, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, a 20th Century gem, at the age of 85 went home to the house of the lord Sunday, June 5, 2016. She will be missed for her grace, spirit, energy and great passion for family. Growing up in the depression, Laura was resourceful and shared her wisdom with her four children...

Jun 4, 2016

Maria worked for the Albuquerque School District for many years in the Special Education Department. Her family invites family and friends to join in recitation of the Rosary at 10:00 am Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at the Kiva Chapel of Rivera Family Funeral Home, 417 E. Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe. Special thanks and appreciation to her family members Anita and...

Jun 4, 2016

Patricia (Patty) Anaya, 59, went home after a long and courageous battle with cancer on June 4, 2016. Patty is preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Nina Sandoval, brother Raymond III, and brother-in-law Michael Anaya. She is survived by the love of her life: Jimmy Anaya, loving granddaughter: Dawn Rae Anaya, beloved children: James and Yvette (Steven) Anaya,...