Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
James Johnson
Oct 6, 2023
Born Sepember 1, 2000, to Paula Jean Salazar Johnson James Johnson; and left this world on Friday, October 6, 2023. Affectionately known as Jr., he grew up in Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo/San Juan Pueblo, attended San Juan Elementary, Los Alamos Middle School and Los Alamos High School. He was an intelligent, gifted individual.He resided in Los Alamos for the last few...
Frances Vigil-Jordan
Oct 6, 2023
FRANCES A. VIGIL-JORDAN
January 23, 1949 – October 6, 2023
On a beautiful Autumn morning, Frances passed after a courageous batter with Parkinson’s Disease.
Frances was a life-long resident of Santa Fe. She received her Bachelors of Administration in Business Administration from the College of Santa Fe and went on to have a long career with PNM and the State...
Dorothy Baros
Oct 6, 2023
Dorothy Baros born on July 17, 1954, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Friday October 6, 2023. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents Nick and Percy Baros and her brothers Robert “Bob” and John Baros. She is survived by her daughters Desiree and husband Leonard Ortiz, Suzette Baros, her grandchildren Nicholas Ortiz, Gabrielle...
Charles Zobac
Oct 6, 2023
Charles B. (Chuck) Zobac passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 at his home. His shocked and saddened family members include his wife, Carol Rose, daughters Lauren Zobac, Whitney (Chelsea) Zobac-Owyeung, Courtney (Alicia) Zobac, grandson Bradford James Owyeung, stepsons Kevin (Bonnie) and Russ (Shannon) Sanford, 6 step-grandchildren, sister Becky (Dick) Mauch and their children....
Paul "Jetz" Valencia
Oct 5, 2023
Paul "Jetz" Anthony Valencia, 59, of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on October 05, 2023.
He worked at A&R Collision and AW Mechanical for many years. He loved hunting and fishing.
He is preceded in death by his father, Pablo Valencia, step father, Antonio Aguilar, grandmother, Eralia Padilla, grandfather, Moises Herrera, Sr., uncles, Felix Martinez and Juan Padilla, cousin, Anthony...
Febye Villareal-Garcia
Oct 5, 2023
Febye Rose Villareal-Garcia The Foremother of the family passed away peacefully where she wanted to be, in her home surrounded by family and loved ones.
Febye Rose Villareal-Garcia, 89, was born in Alcalde, N.M. in 1934, to Cesario & Ernestine Villareal. At the age of six, she was introduced to music and the farming process of green chili. Today, Febye’s...
Margaret Baca
Oct 4, 2023
Margaret Patricia Baca passed away peacefully on Oct. 4, 2023. She went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She was born in Santa Fe to Margarito Baca and Vitalia Garcia on Jan. 2, 1957. She was caring and loved to help others that were in need.Margaret...
John Martinez
Oct 4, 2023
John Adrian Martinez
John Adrian Martinez, age 32, a resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away October 4, 2023. John was preceded in death by Grandpa Eugene Ytuarte, Sr., and Grandparents Sixto and Barbara Martinez.
John Adrian is survived by his mother Lisa A. Ytuarte (Victor Barela), sisters: Bridgette Smith, and Bianca Barela, daughters: Unique Martinez and Bryanna Martinez,...
Jose "Joe" Quintana
Oct 3, 2023
JOSE “Sonny” QUINTANA, 75, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at his Santa Fe home, following an extended illness. He was born in Santa Fe February 23, 1948, the son of Jose A. and Encarancion Quintana. He was preceded in death by the one person he loved with all his heart, his loving wife Alice; and his parents, and his...
Pauline Collins
Oct 3, 2023
Dr. Pauline May Collins, PhD. aged 79, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Bee Hive Homes in Santa Fe, NM. She was the loving wife of Raymond E. Collins. Pauline was born on November 14, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late Wayne Wiita and the late Tyme Johnson Hayward. She was the stepdaughter of the late...
David Martinez
Oct 2, 2023
David Martinez age 68 a resident of Los Luceros, NM passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father Patrick Martinez and mother Angelina Montoya; grandparents Seferino and Candelaria Salazar; siblings Patrick Martinez Jr., Margaret Watson, and Gilbert Valdez; great niece; Destiny Herrera; great nephew; Eli Martinez; brother-in-law Randy Maestas; uncles Leandro, Bernardo, Juvencio,...
Dora Chavez
Oct 1, 2023
Dora V. Chavez a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully at her home on October 1, 2023.
Dora was born in 1956 to Esmael “Agapito” and Julia Valerio of Taos, New Mexico. She was raised in Taos and graduated from Taos High School in 1974. She met and married Harry Chavez shortly after high school. For...
Juan Rivera
Oct 1, 2023
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of Juan D. Rivera, beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, and Friend who was called home by our Heavenly Father on October 18, 2023, after a lengthy illness. He leaves behind a loving family and friends, to whom he brought joy and happiness.
He was preceded in...
Diana Jurado
Sep 30, 2023
Our mother, grandmother & wife Diana, is now in Jesus’ hands. Diana is survived by her husband of 48 years Armando Jurado, daughter Rosella Jurado de Sena (Michael) and son Javier Jurado (Mayra). Diana is also survived by the one thing that brought her the most joy in life, her grandchildren, Sofia & Joaquin Sena, Emiliano & Isabella Jurado. Diana...
Bertam Heil
Sep 29, 2023
Bertam Heil
August 31, 1924 to September 29, 2023
Bertram Heil (Bert) of Santa Fe and Los Alamos passed away at home September 29th at age 99 in Santa Fe, New Mexico He was born August 31, 1924 in El Paso Texas, the son of Henry and Viola Heil.
He grew up in El Paso, graduating from El Paso High...
Ricardo Martinez
Sep 29, 2023
Ricardo Martinez, Sr. 94 years old. of Tesuque, New Mexico died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on September 29th 2023. Ricardo was born on February 19th 1929 to Isidro Martinez and Gertruditas Baca in Santa Fe New Mexico. Beginning at a very young age, he began work in the Water Division of the Public Service Co....
Edward Casados
Sep 27, 2023
On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, Edward R. Casados of Llaves, NM. passed away at the age of 70 after a short battle with cancer.
Edward was born to Pablo S. Casados Jr. and Helen P. Maestas on September 23, 1953 in Henderson, Nevada. Preceded in death by his parents and his brother Paul.
Edward graduated from Coronado High School in...
Sue Waltrip
Sep 27, 2023
Sue Carolyn Waltrip of Artesia, New Mexico born 1938 in Carlsbad, passed away in Santa Fe on September 27, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, R. Charles Waltrip and her parents, DA and Dorothy Miller. She is survived by her children, Charles Waltrip, Barbara Hinajosa, and Laura Waltrip MD, her cousin, Leslie Evans, as well as grandchildren,...
Tommie Martinez
Sep 26, 2023
TOMMIE MARTINEZ
On Tuesday, September 26, 2023,Tommie Maria Martinez, loving wife and mother of five children, passed away surrounded by family in Chimayo at the age of 86.
Born to Manuel and Bersabe Romero on July 7, 1937, she is survived by her son Phillip Martinez, Daughters Loyola Montoya (John), Vivian Martinez, grand daughter who she helped raise Victoria Lucero....
Tony Baca
Sep 26, 2023
Antonio Jose Baca, also known as Tony, passed away on September 26, 2023, in Santa Fe, NM. He was 29 years old. Tony was born on February 3, 1994, in Santa Fe, and he was a beloved son, brother, and friend. Tony was a fun-loving guy who enjoyed music, theater, art, and playing Guitar Hero. He had a passion for...
