Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Alejandro Montano
Nov 8, 2013
Alejandro Alex Montano, 89, of Arroyo Seco passed away on November 08, 2013. He was an Army veteran who served in the South Pacific during WWII. He owned and operated Alex Paint and Body Shop. He is preceded in death by his children, Gloria, Phillip and Nancy Montano, granddaughter, Rayla Parraz, parents, Locaido and Natividad Montano, brothers, Inocencio, Elisio, Alfonso...
Nestor S. Martinez
Nov 6, 2013
Nestor S. Martinez, 53 of Alcalde, NM, passed away on November 6, 2013. He is preceded in death by his sister; Janelle (Joseph) Martinez, grandparents; Emedardo & Sofia Lopez, Benancio & Lugarda Martinez, his mother and father in law Isabel & Emma Gurule. He is survived by his wife; Kathy Martinez, parents; Nestor and Syliva Martinez, children; Monica, Patricia (Billy)...
Ruth Martinez
Nov 6, 2013
Ruth D. Martinez, age 50, born April 11, 1963, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, following a brief illness, with her husband, Marcos, by her side. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Ramon B. and Criselda Dominguez; her brother and sister-in-law, Ramon and Maria Dominguez, by her parents-in-law, Pacifico and Louisa Martinez; brother-in-law, Augustine Martinez; maternal and...
Donald O'Brien
Nov 5, 2013
86, of Espanola passed away November 5, 2013 due to a lengthy illness. He was born on August 4, 1927 in Long Beach, CA. A graveside service will be held Friday, November 15, 2013 at 2 pm at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Santa Fe. This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.
Hal Fielding
Nov 5, 2013
Hal E. Fielding, a local fine-art abstract painter, 85, passed away peacefully at his home the night of November 5, 2013. Hal was born in Provo, Utah in 1928. He received a Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics from the College of Santa Fe in 1985.Hal began...
Bonifacia Lovato
Nov 5, 2013
Bonifacia Bonnie Lovato, 87, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on November 5, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents, Andres and Desidaria Lovato, brothers, Lorenzo and Amarante Lovato and sisters, Senaida Martinez and Pita Lovato. She is survived by nephews, Luz Martinez Jr. (Elmira), Luis Martinez (Romaine), Larry Martinez (Gloria), many other relatives and friends. Rosary was...
Margaret Duran
Nov 4, 2013
Margaret Tina Duran, 64, of Arroyo Seco passed away unexpectedly on November 04, 2013. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Maria Duran, parents, John and Peggy Love. She is survived by her husband, Jake Duran, sons, Brian Duran (Allison) and Daniel Duran (Louise), grandchildren, Matthew and Christopher Duran, Jesyka Duran and Robert Moen, brother, Bob, sisters, Lacy and...
Donald O'Brien
Nov 4, 2013
86, of Espanola passed away November 5, 2013 due to a lengthy illness. He was born on August 4, 1927 in Long Beach, CA. A graveside service were held Friday, November 15, 2013 at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Santa Fe.
James B. Duffy
Nov 3, 2013
James B. Duffy, 68, of Red River passed away on November 3, 2013. James was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He is preceded in death by his father, Virgil Duffy and brother, Virgil Roy Duffy. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Duffy, mother, Frances Duffy, children, Kristen, Charlie, Justin and Dea, stepson, Steven Tidwell, sister, Debra...
Leonardita Elizabeth Romero Casias
Nov 2, 2013
Leonardita Elizabeth Romero Casias was born in Embudo, New Mexico, on October 28, 1927 to Juan Andres and Juanita Romero. She passed away peacefully among her family on a beautiful Saturday, November 2nd morning in Chamita, New Mexico. Known by most as Betty, she is preceded in death by her parents, Juan Andres and Juanita Romero; brothers Arturo and Elias...
Paul Manzanares
Nov 1, 2013
Of Santa Fe, passed away Friday November 1, 2013. A Rosary will be held Monday, November 11, 2013 at 7 p.m. at San Isidro Catholic Church. A Mass will be held Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 10 a.m. at San Isidro Catholic Church. This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.
Mabel Trujillo
Oct 29, 2013
82, lifelong resident of Santa Fe passed away peacefully October 29, 2013. She is now reunited with her husband. She worked at Taxation and Revenue for 25 years, before that she her husband owned a grocery store called Clovis Market. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adeliaido Rivera and Celina Herrera Rivera, husband, Clovis Trujillo, sister, Erlinda Rivera...
Cecilia A. Martinez
Oct 28, 2013
Cecilia Martinez, 73 a resident of Tesuque has passed away on October 28, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband Pete C. Martinez Jr., son, Pete P. Martinez III and parents, Simon and Ruby Apodaca, sister Bessie Marquez. She is survived by sons, Tony and Steve Martinez, daughters, Liz Martinez and Cathy Montano, brother, Danny Apodaca, 16 grandchildren,...
Chandler Kahawai
Oct 27, 2013
Chandler (Lani) Kahawai, age 52, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away after battling Esophageal Cancer on Sunday October 27, 2013. Lani was preceded in death by his mother, Eleanor Kahawai; brother, Charles Kahawai; brothers-in-laws, Paul (Tony) Nuanes, Steve Nuanes, and Steve Moya. He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Debbie; sons, Paul Lopez and wife Melissa, Chandler...

Mary Katherine Poage-Poppelz
Oct 26, 2013
Mary Kathryn Poage-Poppelz, 58, of Ojo Caliente passed away on October 26, 2013.
Melissa Farrell
Oct 26, 2013
Melissa Farrell, 40, of Eagle Nest passed away on October 26, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Adrian Farrell. This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.