Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Joann Trujillo
Feb 1, 2017
JoAnn C. Trujillo, 65, of Taos passed away on February 1, 2017. JoAnn retired from the Taos County Assessor’s Office and she loved volunteering at the St. James Episcopal and Ranchos Presbyterian Church. She is preceded in death by parents, Claudio and Leocadia Trujillo, brother, Herman Trujillo and great aunt, Katie Martinez. She is survived by her husband, Rudy Montoya,...
Perla Trujillo
Jan 31, 2017
Perla Trujillo, 83 of Taos, passed away on January 31, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Estevan Trujillo. She is survived by her children, Pearl Ann MacDonald (Jerry), Michael Trujillo, Nancy Mascarenas (Floyd), Cheryl Van Buren (William J.), Bernadine Apodaca (Adam), Jace Trujillo (Paula), Francella Trujillo, Job Trujillo (Byrnetta), many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, many other relatives and...
Elsie Medina
Jan 31, 2017
Elsie Maria Medina, 85, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on January 31, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tito Trivinio Medina, son, Gilbert Medina, granddaughter, Leanne Martinez, great grandson, James Nichols, parents, Epifanio Welch and Elvira Archuleta, son-in-law, Harvey Abeyta and sister, Esmeralda Romero. She is survived by her children, Lilian Baca (Herman), Emilie Abeyta, Irene Archer...
Lourdes Rendon
Jan 29, 2017
Lourdes A. Rendon, age 102, went to be with the Lord at home on Sunday, January 29 with family by her side. Lourdes was born on January 5, 1915. She was a lifelong faithful Catholic and member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Dixon, New Mexico. Lourdes served as a Eucharist Minister after her retirement from Los Alamos National Laboratory....
Shuvonne Mary Lou Wickard
Jan 29, 2017
Shuvonne Mary Lou Wickard February 6, 1979 – January 29, 2017 Shuvonne Mary Lou Wickard, 37 of Santa Fe, NM went to be with our Heavenly Father on January 29, 2017. She is preceded in death by her Grandparent’s Mary Lou and Cristobal Montoya and Margaret Lopez. God Father Chris Montoya and Beloved Aunt Carmen Montoya-Lucero. She is survived by...
Patricio C. Martinez
Jan 28, 2017
Patricio C. Martinez, 88, of Arroyo Seco passed away January 28th. Patricio owned and operated the Gulf Gas Station in Taos for many years and was a veteran of the US Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Loyola Martinez, parents, Leandro and Juanita Martinez, brother, Eligio Martinez, sister, Adelina Vigil, parents-in-law, Beres and Rose Mondragon, brothers-in-law, Amarente...
Esequiel Gus Garcia
Jan 28, 2017
Esequiel “Gus” Garcia, 86, of Taos passed away on January 28, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Virigilio and Adelina Garcia, sons, Lloyd Garcia, Mario and Joseph Jeantette, maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Dolores Jeantette Garcia, daughters, Joyce Cruz, Janette Ortiz, Elaine Diaz and Lisa Jeantette Mondragon, son, Andy Jeantette, 17 grandchildren,...
Natalie Gomez
Jan 26, 2017
Natalie J. Gomez, age 49, passed away from an illness on January 26, 2017. She was born on March 19, 1967 and is preceded in death by her grandmother Teofila D. Gomez, Aunt Lucille Gomez and Cousin Michael Angello Alvarado. She is survived by her Father Phil Gomez, Brother David Gomez, Daughter Kimberly Gomez, Nephews Jacob (Daughter Marie) and Lucas...
Stephen Peterson
Jan 26, 2017
Stephen M. Peterson, 79, of Taos passed away on January 26, 2017. Memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 1 PM at Rivera Chapel.
Venus Robinson
Jan 26, 2017
VENUS ROBINSON Venus Robinson , 34, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 26 at her Santa Fe home. She was born March 23, 1982 in Evanston, Illinois. She and Victor Robinson were married July 19, 2012 on Sandia Crest. Venus is survived by her loving husband, Victor Robinson; her children, Marianna Ruiz, Tony Ruiz, Dolores Ruiz, Robert Ruiz, JJ Lopez, Hope...
Arthur Anaya
Jan 24, 2017
Arthur Anaya, 79, of Taos passed away on January 24, 2017. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in Taos, NM and attended Highlands University where he graduated with a double major in Elementary Education and in Art. He taught school in Penasco, NM for several years and then at Taos High School teaching jewelry, pottery and painting. He excelled...
Jose Lujan
Jan 22, 2017
Jose D. Lujan, 84, of El Prado passed away on January 22, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rafaelita and Herman Lujan, sisters, Andrea Romo, (Julian), brother, Dalio Lujan, granddaughters, Anisha Lujan and Lucy Pacheco. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lorraine Lujan, children, Marie Shirley Pacheco (Luciano), Debbie Lujan (Nick Tafoya) and Mark...
Andrew Vigil
Jan 21, 2017
Andrew Patrick Vigil (Andy) passed away into our lords arms on Saturday January 21, 2017. Andrew was a loving father, grandfather, brother, cousin and friend to many! He was officially a carpenter, but also a jack of all trades. He loved to take his sons fishing when they were young. He spent many years with them outdoors. He was the...
Mary Elsie Abeyta
Jan 21, 2017
Mary “Elsie” Abeyta, 81, of Los Cordovas passed away on January 21, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Pablo and Emma Abeyta, brothers, Ben Abeyta (Bernadine) and Nelson Abeyta (Archie), sister in law, Bernadette Abeyta, nephews, Ivan and J.B. Abeyta. She is survived by her daughters, Emma Gallegos, Olivia “Peanut” Abeyta (Eric), Michelle “Dossy” Abeyta (Antonio), Teresa...
Joseph Richard Montoya
Jan 20, 2017
Joseph Richard Montoya, 72, entered into eternal peace on Friday, January 20, 2017. Joe was born on February 10, 1944, the son of the late Joaquin and Lourdes Montoya. He is also preceded in death by his beloved wife Candy Montoya, brothers Raymond Montoya and Jake Montoya and sisters Dolores Gonzales, Anna Mea Garcia and Liz Ashbaugh. Joe is survived...
Sonia Cordova
Jan 20, 2017
Sonia Cordova, 42, of El Prado passed away on January 20, 2017. She is preceded in death by her brother, Luis Trevizo and sister, Dora Yolanda Trevizo. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Cordova, mother, Socorro Arvizo, brother, Cesar Treviso (Rose), sisters, Delia Lorta (Dario), Almeida Gloria Arvizo (Lorenzo Torres), many nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends. Services...
Louis Branch
Jan 20, 2017
Louis L. Branch, 23, passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2017. Louis was born on January 6, 1994, to Loretta L. Branch and Jim C. Burch. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Louis L. Branch and Theresa Branch and paternal grandparents Paul Burch and Patt Burch, Uncle Jackie Keen, and cousin Miguel Perea and many great uncles...
Anthony Mark Espinoza
Jan 19, 2017
Anthony Mark Espinoza better known as "Mark", age 55 a lifelong resident of El Llano was surrounded by his family as he went to be with our Lord God on January 19, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Mark was preceded in death by his son Donald, fiancée Amelia Martinez and Baby Grand Daughter Natalie. His parents Antonio and Edna Espinoza...
Frutoso Medina
Jan 19, 2017
Frutoso (Toso) J. Medina, 69, of La Villita went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2017 surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. Toso was an Hermano of the Morada de Alcalde for many years. He also danced and was the Abuelita for the Matachinas de Alcalde for many years. He was preceded in death...
Kevin Anthony Miller
Jan 18, 2017
Kevin Anthony Miller, a lifelong resident of Taos, lost his valiant battle with cancer on January 18, 2017. He was taken too soon, just six days after turning 46. Kevin was a dedicated father, an adventurous athlete, and a loyal and compassionate friend. On any given weekend you could find him riding bikes with his kids, telemarking down Sundance, climbing...
