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

Jun 6, 2014

Manuel Andres Maestas, Jr., 78, of Talpa passed away on June 6, 2014. He was a very proud veteran, serving in the United States Air Force and the Army National Guard. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Teresita Atencio, grandson, Luke Atencio, parents, Andres and Eloisa Maestas, brothers, Alex (Josie), Ralph (Dorothy-Priscilla) and Landy, sister, Guillerma M. Romero...

Jun 4, 2014

Edwina Dina Barela Cortez, 50, of Talpa passed away unexpectedly on June 04, 2014. She is preceded in death by her father, Eddie Barela, brother, Dwain Barela and sister, Peggy Barela. She is survived by her mother, Ruby Martinez, sons, Ray Cortez Jr. (Delilah) and Enriquez Cortez, granddaughter, Lillyray Cortez, grandmother, Felecitas Griego, sisters, Maryann, Donna (Richard), Stephanie, Veronica (Anthony)...

Jun 4, 2014

Charlie Anthony Maestas, age 21, of Hernandez, NM passed away on June 4, 2014. He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Audelio Maestas. He is survived by his mother, JoAnn Lopez Maestas of La Puebla, father, Michael Maestas of Hernandez, sisters, Michelle Archuleta (Gene), Bobbie Jo Maestas, of La Puebla, brothers, Jacob Maestas of Hernandez, Vicente Maestas of...

Jun 2, 2014

Jun 2, 2014

Henry R. Gramps Cortez, 86, of Questa passed away on June 2, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eloise and Josephine Cortez, daughter, Henrietta Bowden, siblings, Albert, Eloise Jr., Betty, Dorothy, Charlie and Alonzo Cortez. He is survived by his children, Alex Cortez (Anne), Richard Cortez (Kathleen), Teresa Trujillo (Juan) and Karen Jaramillo (David), 10 grandchildren, many...

Jun 1, 2014

Gabriel E. Jeantete Jr., 88, of Taos passed away on June 1, 2014. He was a proud veteran, having served in the US Navy during World War II and the Korean conflict. He is preceded in death by his wife, Agapita Jeantete, sons, Arnold and Gabriel Jeantete and granddaughter Susan Romero. He is survived by his children, Richard Jeantete (Marbella),...

May 31, 2014

Ciriaco Herrera, 58, a resident of Coyote, NM passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014 after a lengthy illness. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his brothers and sisters. Ciriaco is preceded in death by his father, Juan E. Herrera; Mother, Amada V. Herrera; Sister, Amy Baca, maternal grandparents Thomas and Emilia Velasquez; paternal grandparents Ciriaco Herrera and Isa...

May 31, 2014

May 30, 2014

Frutoso Martinez, 83, of Vadito passed away on May 30, 2014. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Christine Martinez, son, Gilbert Martinez and grandson, Norman Gonzales. He is survived by his wife, Rufina Martinez, daughter, Minnie Gonzales (Eloy) and Marvella Gonzales (Felix), grandson, Ramon Martinez (Kristina), daughter in law, Carmella Martinez, 10 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, many other...

May 29, 2014

Gayle Lewis, 57 of Nambe, NM passed away on May 29, 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.

May 29, 2014

Gayle Lewis 57 of Nambe, NM passed away on May 29, 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.

May 29, 2014

Virginia M. Boyd, 90 of Los Alamos, NM passed away on May 29, 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.

May 27, 2014

The Tor J.P. Mavestrand, The Swedish Handyman, did what none of us thought hed do- he died, Tuesday, May 27th at his much beloved Santa Fe home. Tor loved nothing more than pulling pranks, telling inappropriate jokes, taking pictures of beautiful things, listening to Miles Davis and partying endlessly with his friends. You bring the Fernet & Marble Brewery IPA,...

May 26, 2014

May 24, 2014

Adelaide Wells, passed away on May 24, 2014. Addie was an adventurer who loved to travel, visiting family, friends and interesting sites all over the US in addition to exploring Cuba, China, Mexico and Europe. She was conversant in Spanish, Italian, and French. She loved art and worked at the Coe Kerr Gallery in New York City after retiring as...

May 24, 2014

Filadelfio A. Miera, 94, of Taos, passed peacefully into his Heavenly Fathers care on May 24, 2014 after a long and healthy life. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in many leadership capacities as a faithful servant to his family, congregation, and community. He served in the 3rd Marine...

May 24, 2014

May 24, 2014

Pedro Pete Tafoya, 80, of Talpa passed away on May 24, 2014. He is preceded in death by his wife, Flora Tafoya. He is survived by his children, Guadalupe, Dolores, Lenora, Felipe and wife, Debra and Joan Tafoya, grandson, Antonio, brother, Antonio Tafoya, many other relatives and friends. Rosary was recited on May 26, 2014. Funeral mass will be held...

May 23, 2014

Evelyn Kay Birdie Young, 54 passed away on May 23, 2014. She is preceded in death by her father, Forest Young, mother, Liberalta Garcia, 3 brothers, and her Godson and niece. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Medina, grandchildren, Jayla and Jaime Medina, brothers and sisters, Louisa Martinez, Rudolfo Benavidez, Loraine Encina, Sally Young, Elmer Young, Mary Young, Rebecca...

May 23, 2014

Melinda (Merlyn) Montoya 69, of Santa Fe passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 due to cancer. She was born on July 9, 1944 to Maria Chavez and Pablo Lucero. She is preceded in death by her parents and many brothers and sisters. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, caregiver, and friend. She is survived by her husband,...