Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
John A, Espinoza
Sep 17, 2014
John A. Espinoza, AKA 62, age 51, a resident of El Llano, NM passed away on September 17, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elsie Espinoza; sister, Debbie Espinoza; grandparents, Felix and Apolonia Espinoza; aunt, Orlinda Martinez, uncles, Clotario Martinez and Jose Roquez Chavez, Alfredo and Eloisa Maes. He is survived by his father, John F. Espinoza...
Betty Newman
Sep 17, 2014
Betty Newman age 90 of White Rock, N.M. passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 due to natural causes. She was born April 28, 1924 and raised primarily in Decatur, Illinois. After general schooling she studied Opera before marring Thomas C. Newman in 1945. As an Army wife she traveled the world, raised a family of five while performing for...
Bennie R. Muniz
Sep 15, 2014
Bennie R. Muñiz, 84, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on September 15, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Muñiz and son, David Muñiz. She is survived by her children, Jake Muñiz (Didi Cisneros), Antonia Medina (Paul) and Cindy Kern (Joe), 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Rosary was...
Manuelita A. Mondragon
Sep 14, 2014
Manuelita Mondragon, 94, of Llano Quemado passed away on September, 14, 2014 surrounded by loved ones. She was born Manuelita Griego in 1919 in Talpa, NM to the late Luciano and Prudencia Griego. Manuelita lived most of her life in Taos with her loving husband, Elfido Mondragon. She was an ambitious woman who enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking,...
Ernesto Sena
Sep 14, 2014
Passed away September 14, 2014. He was born in Galisteo, NM, one of twelve children. He Married Rose Sena in 1969. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, godfather, brother, uncle, and friend, who will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rose Sena; his parents, Natividad and Sarah Sena, and his siblings, Antonio, Eddie, Alfonso...
Kay Farrell
Sep 14, 2014
Kay Farrell, age 79, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, NM passed away on September 14, 2014. The 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.
Delmiria "Della" Medina
Sep 13, 2014
Delmiria DellaMedina, 94, entered into eternal life on September 13, 2014. Delmiria was born to Garsedan and Clarita Rael. She was raised by Rosanna and Onesimo Herrera. Later on in life she married Julian Medina and had 6 beautiful children. Delmiria was widowed in 1952. She worked very hard to care for her children. Hard work and determination characterized this...
Darlene Manzanares
Sep 11, 2014
Darlene left her journey in life to join her lord and savior and also to reunite with her father, Manuel and brother, Jon Manzanares. She has left a void no one can replace. Darlene is survived by her loving mother, Becky Abeyta (Bobby Vigil), sister, Jonelle Manzanares, nephews: Nathan Manzanares (Deanna Griego), Jon Robert Manzanares ( Nichole Salazar), Michael Dean...
Eddie Chavez
Sep 10, 2014
Edward Lee Chavez, 64, of Santa Fe passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2014. Eddie was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe. In his youth, he played basketball. He attributed that to keep him out of trouble at that time. He was a truck driver for several Santa Fe companies, most recently RL Leeder. He raised his family in Santa...
Max Garcia
Sep 8, 2014
Max Garcia, 86, a resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on September 8, 2014. The 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.
Anthony James Martinez
Sep 6, 2014
Anthony "Antonio" James Martinez, age 32, a resident of Chimayo, NM passed away on September 6, 2014. A wake took place on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at the Espanola Christian Center, 420 Paseo de Onate, Espanola. A memorial service also took place on Friday, September 19, 2014 at the Espanola Christian Center. The family wishes to acknowledge with heartfelt appreciation...
Angelina Martinez
Sep 6, 2014
Angie S. Martinez, age 80, beloved mother, wife, sister, and grandmother passed away peacefully with family and close friends on September 6th, 2014 at Taos Hospital. Angie was born in Questa New Mexico, later moved to Colorado & Arizona. She eventually made Questa her life long home. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank & Precides Vigil and...
Eufelia Ortiz
Sep 4, 2014
Eufelia Ortiz, 93, of Questa passed away on September 04, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband Louis Ortiz, daughter, Dorothy Quinn. She is survived by children, Ivan Ortiz (Gloria), Marcos Ortiz (Betty), Herman Ortiz, Jake Ortiz, Michael Ortiz (Ruby), son-in-law, Jack Quinn, sister, Eva Gallegos (Chris), brothers, Ben Rael (Evangeline), Gustavo Rael (Aurora) and Lolo Rael, 12...
Charles James Jaramillo
Sep 4, 2014
Charles James Jaramillo, age 49, a resident of Velarde passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2014. Charles was born in Torrance, California on August 25, 1965 and raised in West Los Angeles, CA. Preceding him in death are his paternal grandparents, Ramos and Senaida Jaramillo, maternal grandparents Amadeo Ruben and Rose Montoya. He is survived by his wife Vickie Jaramillo,...
Joyce M. Martinez
Sep 3, 2014
Joyce M. Martinez, 60, of Taos passed away on September 3, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sabina Gonzalez, Joe T. Gonzalez and Bibiana W. Gonzalez, and brother, Gerald Gonzalez. She is survived by her children, Elisia Mascarenas (Donovan), Michael Martinez (Amy), Renetta Mondragon (Augustine) and Carla Chavez (David), 18 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, sister in-law, Barbara Ortiz,...
Marian Lovato
Sep 3, 2014
Marian Lovato, 78, a resident of Glorieta, NM, passed away on September 3, 2014. She was born in April of 1936 to Mary Loretta and Preciliano Romero. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mary Loretta and Preciliano Romero; son, Peter Lovato; brother, Raymond Garcia. She is survived by her son, Carlos Lovato (Vicky), Wichita, KS; daughter, Loretta Lovato,...
Margaret Martinez
Sep 3, 2014
Margaret Martinez, 81 passed away on September 3, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Conrad Martinez. She is survived by her sons, Wayne, David and Raymond Martinez, 9 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Rosary was recited on September 4, 2014 at Rivera Chapel. Funeral mass was held on September 5, 2014 at Our...
