Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Dillie A. Martinez
Dec 17, 2015
Dillie A. Martinez, 74, of Questa passed away on December 17, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rubio Martinez, parents, Pastor Felix Maestas and Matilda Maestas, brother in-law, Eli Montoya Sr. and nephew, Ted Cisneros Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Matilda Garcia (Norbert), sons, David Martinez (Agnes) and Rodney Martinez (Geneen), grandchildren, Brandon (Cynthia), Jeremiah,...
Pete M Armijo
Dec 17, 2015
PETE M. ARMIJO, JR.Pete M. Armijo, Jr, 64, life long resident of Santa Fe, passed with his family at his side on Thursday, December 17, 2015 from complications of liver and kidney disease. Pete fought a long and valiant battle to survive these debilitating conditions, including dialysis for the past five years. He was born at Fort Sill, OK on...
Michael Wayne Mills
Dec 16, 2015
Michael Wayne Mills, age 52, a resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on December 16 2015. Michael's family wishes to acknowledge with heartfelt appreciation your kind expression of sympathy during this difficult time.This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.
Leanne Lopez
Dec 15, 2015
Leanne Lopez passed away peacefully on December 15, 2015. She was born to Damacio and Rachel Lujan. She is preceded in death by her father Damacio Lujan, grandmother Maria Rico, in-laws, Melton Sr. and Felia Lopez, Gloria Lopez, Telesfor Lopez and Judy Valencia. Leanne is survived by her mother Rachel Lujan, husband Joe (Koque) Lopez, brother Jeffrey Lujan, sisters Stella...
Fred E. Ortega Sr.
Dec 13, 2015
Fred E. Ortega Sr., 69, a resident of Santa Fe, NM, peacefully passed away on December 13, 2015 A Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:00 am at Cristo Rey Catholic Church in Santa Fe. Fred’s family wishes to acknowledge with heartfelt appreciation your kind expression of sympathy during this difficult time. This obituary is...
Marie F. Lopez
Dec 12, 2015
Marie Frances Lopez, 38, a resident of Chimayo, NM passed away on December 12, 2015 due to a lengthy illness. She was born in March of 1977 in Albuquerque to Susie Martinez and Walter Lopez. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Lopez, grandparents, Flavidia and David Lopez, brother, Charlie Hernandez, grandfather, Anastacio Martinez, nephew, Mario Hernandez and...
Manuel D. Ortega
Dec 11, 2015
Manuel D. Ortega, 88, from Questa, NM passed away peacefully on December 11, 2015 in Espanola, NM from natural causes. He was born in 1926 to Abran and Petrita Ortega (deceased). He was preceded in death by his brothers Pat and Ernest, his cousins Max and Tom and his sisters Connie, Rose and Diana. He is survived by his sister...
Leonard "Tocho" Frutoso Arellano
Dec 10, 2015
Leonard Frutoso Arellano 67, a longtime resident of Santa Fe, went home to be with the Lord in the peace and comfort of his residence in Santa Fe, N.M. on Thursday, December 10, 2015. Leonard was born on January 30, 1948 in Gallina, NM. Leonard was preceded in Death by Grandparents; Todocio Arellano, Gregorita Cañedo Arellano, Irene Rodriguez, Parent’s: Estevan...

Ophelia Grace Teresa Juarez
Dec 10, 2015
Ophelia Grace Teresa Juarez, a resident of Chimayo, NM passed away on December 10,2 015. Ophelia's family wishes to acknowledge with heartfelt appreciation your kind expression of sympathy during this difficult time. This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.
Lucia Lopez
Dec 9, 2015
Lucia Lopez, 102, of Chamisal passed away on December 09, 2015. She is preceded in death by her son, Wilfred Gallegos. She is survived by her daughter in law, Lorraine Gallegos, grandchildren, Wilfred Gallegos Jr. (Lisa), Anita Richards (Robert) and Carlos Gallegos (Margaret), great grandchildren, Alyssa, Kendall, Danielle, Jeffrey and Joseph, niece, Edonella Casados, special friend, Loyola Lopez, many other...
John H. Monlux
Dec 9, 2015
John H. Monlux, RPT, passed away on Dec 9th, 2015. He passed away in his home in Taos New Mexico. He was 89 years old. John was born in Cedaredge CO, in 1926 to Roe Earl Monlux & Myrtle Ester Eshe. He moved to Everet, Wa in 1932. He played high school foorbal and was named all state running back....
Paula Padilla
Dec 9, 2015
Paula Padilla, age 51, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on December 9, 2015.A Rosay will be recited on Friday, December 11, 2015 at 7:00 pm at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church in Ohkay Owingeh. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 12;00 pm also at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church.Paula's family wishes...

Leigh Leyba
Dec 7, 2015
Leigh Leyba, 51, of Penasco passed away on December 07, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Juan Leyba, children, Bernie Fresquez (Herbert), Angel, Michael and Matt Fresquez, brothers, Maximo and Randy Fresquez, many other relatives and friends. Rosary will be recited on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 7 PM at San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church in Penasco. Funeral...
William Romero
Dec 7, 2015
William F. Romero, age 94, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away due to natural causes, at home with his wife and daughter at his side. He was born September 17, 1921 in Agua Fria Village to Maria Consuelo and Donaciano Romero. William proudly served in the US Army during World War II and was a retiree from Los Alamos National...
Raymond B. Romero
Dec 7, 2015
Raymond B. Romero, 57, of Taos passed away on December 7, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Beres and Fabiola Romero, sister, Ada C. Romero. He is survived by his companion, DeeAnn Bivins, sister, Tina Martinez (Juan R.), brother, Gabriel Romero, nephew, Matthew Martinez (Jessica), niece, Maya Martinez, great niece, Zephania Martinez, Monica Terrazas Olonia who he...
Maria Emelina Valerio
Dec 7, 2015
Maria Emelina Valerio, 87, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on December 7, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Teodoro Valerio, sons, Flavio and Armando Valerio and grandson, John Ted Gonzales. She is survived by her daughter, Teddie Gonzales (John), grandchildren, Debbie Esquibel (Fred), Cindy Zepeda (Jorge), John Andrew Gonzales (Jennifer), Armando “Sonny” Valerio, 12 great-grandchildren,...
Charlie V. Vigil
Dec 7, 2015
Charlie V. Vigil age 56, a resident of Espanola, passed away on December 6, 2015. He was born on October 26, 1959, to Ramona Gaines and Johnny Vigil. He was preceded in death by his parents Ramona Gaines and Johnny Vigil and his brother Phillip Carroll. He is survived by his wife Ruth Vigil, daughters, Alyssa Vigil, Destney Vigil, Angel...
Pablo Andrew Garcia
Dec 6, 2015
Andrew Pablo Garcia, 77, of Taos passed away on December 6, 2015. He is preceded in death by his son, Paul Garcia. He is survived by his daughter, Brenda Ford (Brian) of Florida and son, Clarence Garcia (Gloria) of Taos, 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Rosary was recited on December 10, 2015. Funeral mass was...
Herman Tachau
Dec 6, 2015
Herman Tachau, a resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on December 6, 2015.His family wishes to acknowledge with heartfelt appreciation your kind expression of sympathy during this difficult time. This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.