Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Kevin R. Dalton
Dec 5, 2015
Kevin R. Dalton, age 61 a resident of Tesuque, NM passed away on December 5, 2015 after a brief but fatal bout with cancer. Kevin is preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Doris Dalton, brother’s Dennis Dalton and Thomas Dalton Jr., sisters Doreen Poorman, Maureen Dalton, Eileen Dalton, and Mary Ann Dalton. He is survived by his sister...
John "Jock" Fleming
Dec 5, 2015
John Lighthall (“Jock”) Fleming, 87, of Taos, died December 5, 2015. The son of Col. William D. and Katherine L. Fleming, Jock was born in Washington, DC, in 1928. An “army brat,” his childhood homes included the Philippine Islands, Bedloe’s (now Liberty) Island, and Edgewood Arsenal, MD. In 1943, he moved with his mother and sisters to Boulder, CO, while...
Virginia Ortiz
Dec 5, 2015
Virginia Ortiz, age 62 a life time resident of Santa Fe went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 5, 2015 due to a short difficult illness. She is preceded in Death by her parents, Jose and Leocadia Ortiz, sister in law Helen Ortiz, brother in laws Mike Marquez and Mark Mendoza and grandparents: Abundio and Marillita Armijo and Benito...
Nathan Quintana
Dec 4, 2015
Nathan Quintana age 40 of Pecos, NM passed away Friday, December 4, 2015. Nathan was born in Santa Fe, NM to Margie & Hermy Quintana. Nathan is preceded in death by grandparents Pablo and Isabel Lujan and Max and Carolina Quintana. He is survived by his parents Margie & Hermy Quintana, daughter Kayla, Fiance’ Renee, sisters Veronica (Luciano), Yvonne (Alfred)...
Billie Avery
Dec 3, 2015
Billie Avery, age 77, a resident of Angel Fire, NM passed away on December 3, 2015.Her 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.
Carlos Mares
Dec 3, 2015
Carlos Mares, 88, of Taos passed away peacefully with family by his side on December 3, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Belisandro Mares (Carlota) and 6 siblings He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Lorein Mares, Mike Mares (Betty Jo), Kathy Mares and Art Mares, 9 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 1 + great-great grandchildren, surviving...
Eric David Chacon
Dec 2, 2015
Eric David Chacon, Age 35, a lifelong resident of El Rito, NM, born in June 1980, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Prudencio & Annie Chacon, and Ernestino & Mabel Suazo; aunts and uncles, Connie & Ray Lucero, Prescilla Gaviria, Joan...
Timothy Mccarty
Dec 1, 2015
Timothy McCarty, age 69 a resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on December 1, 2015. Timothy'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.
Siri Deva Khalsa
Dec 1, 2015
Siri Deva Singh Khalsa, 63, Espanola, left his body on Tuesday, December 1st. He was preceded in death by his parents Benjamin and Helen Shangold. Survived by sisters Gale Shangold and Joan Shangold, sons Sat Darshan Singh Khalsa, Harimandir Singh Khalsa, daughter Guru Shabd Kaur Khalsa, and grandson Amrit Hari Singh Khalsa. He was a prominent and beloved member of...

Timothy David Mccarty
Dec 1, 2015
Timothy David McCarty, age 69, a resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on December 1, 2015. Timothy'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.
Bear Wilson
Nov 30, 2015
Bear Wilson, 79, passed away in a peaceful moment after enduring a long illness. She is survived by her son James Rodgers, daughter-in-law Josie, and their sons Wilson and Taylor of Berthoud CO, and her son Brad Roelens of Lyons CO and Taos, NM, and numerous Kenins, Wilsons and Parkmans from Will's side of the family.Bear was born Lila B....
Odelia L. Garcia
Nov 30, 2015
Odelia (Oddie) Garcia Oddie passed away peacefully in her home in Los Alamos at the age of 93. She was a very loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother to her family. She was born on April 28, 1922 in Ocate, NM. When she was five years old, Oddie and her family moved to Rock Springs Wyoming, where she was...
Annie "Anita" Santistevan
Nov 29, 2015
Annie “Anita” Santistevan, 98, of Des Montes, Taos, NM passed away November 29, 2015 held by her grandson Joseph Torres. Annie was born to the late Hipolito & Ciria Montoya of Los Cordovas. She is greeted in heaven by her parents, her husband Horacio Santistevan, son Jose Sanistevan and grandson Jimmy Griffin. She is also preceded in death by her...
Juan R. Trujillo
Nov 29, 2015
Juan R. Trujillo, age 88, a resident of El Potrero Chimayo, NM, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Miguel and Eloisa Trujillo, sister, Corina Trujillo. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Toni Trujillo, son, Freddie J. Trujillo and wife Cindy, of Chimayo, grandson, Juan F. Trujillo and wife...
Michael Kokin
Nov 29, 2015
Michael (Mike) Kokin of Santa Fe passed away on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. He was born in the Bronx in 1936 and lived there till he was 20 years old. In October of 1957 he married his soulmate Carol. They started a marriage that just reached their 58th anniversary, Besides his cherished wife, Mike leaves his beloved daughters Julie, Alena...
Isabelle Apodaca
Nov 28, 2015
Isabelle Apodaca 96 of Santa Fe passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015. Isabelle was born is Wiley Colorado on November 5, 1919 She is preceded in death by her parents Ursula and David Mares her husband Fred Apodaca Sr. Daughters Esther Lucero, Beatrice Salazar and Juanita Apodaca grandson Fred (Tony) Apodaca III. Isabelle is survived by her daughter Margaret Lucero...
Jack Nitto
Nov 26, 2015
Jack Nitto, 66, of Taos, NM passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2015. Jack was originally from Chenango Forks, NY, and had spent the last 30 or so years in northern New Mexico. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Julia (Jay) of Chenango Forks, N.Y. He is survived by his brothers, Daniel (Deborah) of Chenango Forks and Richard...
Luis Fernandez
Nov 26, 2015
Luis I. Fernandez, 88, of Llano Quemado passed away on November 26, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sofio and Epimenia Fernandez, brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mae Fernandez, children, Joe Lawrence Fernandez (Diana), Betty Chavez (Arnold), JoAnn Valerio (Douglas), Carol Huartson (Rick), Deborah Sawby (Frank) and Martin Fernandez (Carla),...

Marcelino "Marc" A. Navarro
Nov 26, 2015
Marc Navarro passed away Thanksgiving Day 2015 in Santa Fe at his home. He was preceded in death by his loving mother Rosa Navarro and his partner of over 40 years, Gunther Cohn. Marc is survived by his devoted son Jose Inez Navarro, brother’s Efren, Jesus and sister’s Martha and Olga. Marc recently shared with his best friend Rebecca Wurzburger...