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

Oct 22, 2015

Ida Martinez, 82, of Llano Largo passed away on October 22, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, Benigno and Dolores Martinez, brothers, Max and Bolivar Martinez. She is survived by her son, Andy Martinez (Elaine), grandsons, Dennis Martinez (Sharon) and James Martinez (Allison), great grandchildren, Kevin (Chanelle), James and Bailey, sisters, Delfina Serna and Alice Garcia, special...

Oct 22, 2015

PEDRO (PETE) ORTEGA, 68, of Santa Fe, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015. He was born July 4, 1947 in Santa Fe, the of Pauline Marino. He and Claudine Barela were married in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 29, 2000. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Pauline Marino and his father and mother-in law, Reyes and Corrine...

Oct 22, 2015

Claude Jones, a resident of Taos, passed peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of October 22, 2015. At the time of his passing he was a resident of Taos Retirement Village. Claude was born in Italy, Texas in 1919 to Claud and Bettie Sue Jones. He was a star football player for Italy High School Gladiators and...

Oct 21, 2015

Maria Ida Ortega, 82 of Llano Largo passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents, Juan Manuel and Criseldita Medina, husband, Juan O. Ortega, brother, Ruben Medina, sister, Frances Espinoza and grandson, David Lopez. She is survived by her children, Joseph Ortega (Esther), Priscilla Lopez (Orlando), Sammy Ortega (Sandra), Isabel...

Oct 21, 2015

RAMON J. GARCIA, JR., 80, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose R. Garcia, Sr. and Juanita Garcia and four siblings. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Tessie; 7 children, Raymond (Brenda), Jackie, Dorothy (Raymond), Steve, Thomas, Patrick (Valerie), and Andrew (Janice). Also...

Oct 21, 2015

Oct 20, 2015

Our precious Carmelita (Carmen) Martinez; age 83, a resident of Chimayo, NM passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on October 20th 2015. She was born June 30th, 1932. Carmelita was a loving mother and grandmother. She was well known to many as a caring and beautiful person, always welcoming to those in need with her beautiful...

Oct 20, 2015

Daniel Godina, age 28, a resident of Espanola, NM, passed away on October 20, 2015. He was born on November 8, 1986 to Rita and Norberto Godina. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Jose Ignacio Martinez, and maternal grandmother, Mary G. Rider, uncle, Joe Frank Martinez, paternal grandfather Norberto Godina. He is survived by his parents Rita...

Oct 19, 2015

Yahaira Arianna Rodriguez 3, grew her angel wings and was called home to be with heavenly father on Monday October 19, 2015. She was born on October 4, 2012 in Santa Fe, NM. She is survived by her loving parents Joel and Maria Rodriguez sisters Yasmin G. Martinez , Alondra Rodriguez brothers Joel Rodriguez and Juan Carlos Salazar maternal grandparents...

Oct 18, 2015

Gilbert David Probst Bibo After long enduring chronic illness, our beloved Bibo was called home by our Lord on October 18, 2015. Born January 3, 1946 in Santa Fe he was deeply rooted in Northern New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Probst and brother, Marcos Probst. He is survived by his dear mother Celine Probst,...

Oct 17, 2015

Herbert Liebman, 80, of Taos passed away on October 17, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Millicent Liebman. He is survived by his wife, Heather Liebman, sons, Judd Liebman (Kathy) and Jesse Liebman, grandchildren, Peter and Sophie, brothers, Murray and Saul Liebman and many good friends. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 31,...

Oct 15, 2015

Eva R. Gonzales, 84, a longtime resident of Pueblo, Colorado and formerly of Tres Piedras, New Mexico became an angel on October 15, 2015. Eva was a business owner and an avid hunter. She was known for her 200 mile coffee and her red chili at the Adobe Diner in Tres Piedras. She is preceded in death by her husband,...

Oct 15, 2015

Barbara Ann Canavan passed away of natural causes in Los Alamos, New Mexico where she was a long term resident, on Thursday October 15, 2015. She was 71 years old. Barbara was an inspirational teacher, a tireless worker, and a born leader. She had the highest moral standards, but always applied them with a loving heart. Barbara lived her life...

Oct 15, 2015

Jose Santiago Vigil, age 90 passed away peacefully on October 15, 2015. Jose was born in Pecos NM on December 23, 1925 to Emelia and Parexdes Vigil. Jose is preceded in death by his son James A. Vigil daughter -in-law Angie M. Vigil and his granddaughter Jolynn Vigil. Jose is survived by; his wife Lourdes Vigil son Aurelio Vigil, grandchildren...

Oct 13, 2015

Eve Rabinowe, 91, born May 5, 1924 departed peacefully at home in Santa Fe after a long, energetic, creative life. She was born in Vienna, Austria and immigrated to the USA in 1938 as a refugee from the Holocaust. Her family settled in Queens, NY, and Eve studied clothing design at the Fashion Academy in NYC. She worked in costume...

Oct 13, 2015

Emilia R. Saiz Emilia was born September 18, 1922 and passed away on October 13, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Isidro F. Saiz. Parents Albino and Ramona Rael, infant sister Sara and grandchildren Billy Chavez Jr. and Miranda Saiz. Surviving her are her children Corine Duran (Joe), Lorene...

Oct 13, 2015

Deborah Ann Darras- age 56 passed away suddenly in Sunday, October 11, 2015. She was born in Santa Fe, NM. She was preceded in death by her Father Frank L. Darras, her grandmothers Julia C. Darras, Ida Ventura, Grandfathers Simon Garcia and Leon Darras, Aunt Joann Mendez and brother- in-law Albert Salazar. She is survived by her Mother Maida Darras,...

Oct 13, 2015

Georgie D. Lewis, 2, a resident of Petaca/La Zorra, NM, passed away on October 13, 2015. She was born on March 15, 2013 to Denise Gallegos and George D. Lewis. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Michael Lewis AKA Hippie Lewie, great grandfather Harry L. Martinez and her uncle Douglas Drahota. She is survived by her father, George...

Oct 11, 2015

Gordon V. Hughes, age 89, a resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on October 11, 2015. Gordon'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.

Oct 10, 2015

Rudy F. Garcia, 81, of Cerro passed away on October 10, 2015. He was the son of the late Acorcinio and Edulia Garcia. He retired from Fort Carson Hospital Civil Service and the Questa schools. He was known for his welcoming smile, his witty and sometimes over the top sense of humor. He loved to play practical jokes on people....