Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Adelaide Wells
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...
Filadelfio Miera
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...

Pedro Tafoya
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...
Evelyn Kay "Birdie" Young
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...
Melinda "Merlyn" Montoya
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,...
Jacinta "Connie" Medina
May 23, 2014
Jacinta (Connie) Medina, 60, of Santa Fe, passed away Friday, May 23, 2014. She was born February 18, 1954 in Santa Fe, the daughter of Roman and Frances Apodaca. Connie was preceded in death by her husband, Rudy Medina, and her father, Roman Apodaca. Connie was a generous and caring person who had an amazing sense of humor. She was...
Alfred Ealy
May 21, 2014
Alfred Ealy, 66, of Taos passed away on May 21, 2014. Evening service was held on May 26, 2014 at PM at Rivera Chapel. Funeral service was held on May 27, 2014 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with interment following at the Dolores Cemetery.
Robert Kelly
May 20, 2014
Robert F. Kelly, 61, long time resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico; most recently living in Tucson, Arizona passed on May 20th, 2014 in Tucson Arizona with his family by his side. Robert was born March 27, 1953 in Far Rockaway, NY and was one of six children of Mary Simco and Joseph Kelly. He grew up from age 12...
Senaida Vigil
May 20, 2014
Senaida R. Vigil 81, of Taos born on July 16, 1932 went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 20, 2014. Senaida is preceded in death by Gilbert C. and Maria Luisa Rivera (parents), Jesse J. and Mary O. Vigil (in-laws), brothers; Armando Rivera, Louis Rivera, Tony Rivera, Fernando Rivera, sisters; Sally Martinez, and Molly Ferguson,...

Gerald K. Sondreal
May 20, 2014
Gerald K. Sondreal 71, of Los Alamos, NM passed away on May 20, 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.

Patricia Greathouse
May 19, 2014
Patricia Greathouse of Santa Fe, NM passed away on May 19, 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.
Cyndi Howell
May 17, 2014
Cyndi Howell, 60, of Questa went home with Jesus on May 17, 2014. She founded the Love Thy Neighbor food pantry in Questa in 2000, she worked for Habitat for Humanity for many years. She was very generous and giving, a loving wife and mother. She was a gifted Christian songwriter. She is preceded in death by her parents, John...
Orlando "Orlie" Sanchez
May 17, 2014
Orlando Orlie Sanchez, 61, of Llano de San Juan went to be with our Lord on May 17, 2014. He was born to Santos and Pasqual Sanchez. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Juanita Sanchez, paternal grandparents, Jose Maria and Ascension Sanchez and maternal grandparents, Zach and Socorrito Medina, aunt, Loyola Gallegos, uncle, Ofracio Medina and his...

Wayne Curtice
May 15, 2014
Wayne Curtice, of Santa Fe, NM passed away on May 15, 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.
Catherine Guarriello
May 15, 2014
Catherine Guarriello 12/13/1937 ~ 5/15/2014 Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Guarriello, Jr. son, Arthur III, grandson, Arthur IIII. She is survived by her daughter, Cathy Gonzales, sons: Daniel , Charles, Robert Guarriello, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 9:45 a.m. This...
Kathryn Kaseroff
May 15, 2014
Kathryn Maryann Kaseroff, 71, of Angel Fire passed away on May 15, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Sam Kaseroff. She is survived by her children, Gina Sterner and son, Sam Kaseroff devoted daughter in law, Jackie Kaseroff, granddaughter, Navaeh Rose Kaseroff, brother, Ernie Murphy (Rita), sister, Patsy Braun, many other relatives and friends. Private family services...
Michael Rice
May 15, 2014
Michael H. Rice, age 75, passed away on May 15, 2014. Mike was a long time resident of Santa Fe, NM. During the process of his passing he was surrounded by his loving family. Mike Rice - Miguel Arroz as he sometimes called himself - led a beautiful and powerful life. Mike was born in Monahans, Texas on January 18,...
Arthur J. "Art" Ortiz
May 14, 2014
Arthur J. Ortiz of San Pedro, NM passed away on May 14, 2014. He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Cecilia Ortiz, his children, Rita Garcia, Rick Ortiz (Beth), Theresa McDermitt (Shorty) and Gloria Ortiz. Grandchildren, James Garcia (like a son), Victoria Garcia, Paula Cabrera (Javier) and family, Jenny Gonzales, Rick Ortiz Jr. and family, Jeremy Hackward,...