Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Josefita Martinez
Jul 14, 2023
Josefita "Josie" Martinez was born November 20, 1927, and passed peacefully at home on July 14, 2023, after a short illness. Josie was born into a large close-knit Chimayo family. After the early passing of her mother, Josie was a quiet, unassuming source of strength to her family. While she never married or had children of her own, she was...
Hannjoerg "Hans" Bolle
Jul 12, 2023
Hannjoerg "Hans" Bolle.
August 19, 1938 to July 12, 2023
Hans was known to have nine lives. He survived war, a plane crash, explosions, lightning strikes, and car accidents, but succumbed to Parkinson's disease. Born in Germany and immigrated to America in 1959, Hans was a machinist, engineer, classic car enthusiast, adventurer, a bit of a hustler and known for...
James Trujillo
Jul 12, 2023
James “Mooch” A. Trujillo
August 7, 1946-July 12, 2023
James “Mooch” Trujillo, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grand father, brother and friend passed away on July 12, 2023 at the age of 76 surrounded by family and loved ones.
Mooch was proceeded in death by parents Augustine and Dorothea Trujillo, sisters Ernestine Ulibarri and Lala Maes, brother William “Willie”...
Newell Boughton
Jul 11, 2023
Newell E. Boughton, Jr. passed from this life July 11 at his home in Ranchos de Taos. He is predeceased by his wife Danna, his sister Doris and her husband Robert Bekins, and his nephew Christopher Bekins. He is survived by: his wife of 25 years Mary Ann; his son Newell E. Boughton, III with his wife Beth and their...
Frank Mares
Jul 11, 2023
Frank M. Mares passed away on July 11, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. His last moments were spent with his oldest son Francisco who comforted him and reassured him that we would be ok.
Frank served 19 years with the Army National Guard where he got to travel to foreign countries such as Korea and served many posts throughout...
Juan Vela
Jul 10, 2023
Juan Vela, (75) passed away on July 10, 2023. Juan was a very humble, loving, caring Pastor, Husband, Father and Grandfather who loved the bible and his family and friends, He loved to make great food so people would come together and enjoy each others company. Many of his brothers in the Lord called him "The Author of Fellowship" because...
Toby Trujillo
Jul 10, 2023
Toby Trujillo, 89, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on July 10, 2023.
He is preceded in death by children, Annette and Antonio, siblings, 2 brothers and 5 sisters. He is survived by his wife, Christina, children, Diana and Miguel (Michelle), 3 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild, many other relatives and friends.
Memorial service will be held...
Pat Habicht
Jul 10, 2023
Pat Habicht born in London, England in 1933 to Hugh and Rene Hinxman, died in Taos, New Mexico on July 10, 2023 utilizing the New Mexico End-of-Life Options Act. Pat married Jean-Pierre Habicht in England in 1959 with whom they had three children Heidi (1962, Zurich), Christopher (1964, Boston), and Oliver (1967-2020, Guatemala City). Pat had a brother Gerald who...
Jose Vigil
Jul 8, 2023
Jose Esequias Vigil, 85 of San Cristobal, passed away on July 8, 2023. Jose served his country for 30 years in the Marine Corp and retired with the rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant. Jose also retired from the Taos County Sheriff’s department where he served as a dispatcher/jailor
Jose was preceded in death by his daughter, Josette Vigil, mother, Luisa...
Jacob Rannefeld
Jul 7, 2023
Jacob Arius Rannefeld, 46 of Taos passed away on July 07, 2023. He was a loving, caring individual who dedicated his life to taking care of his family. He was a fine woodworker and craftsman and always was there to help friends. Jacob was loved and will be missed many in the community.
He is preceded in death by his...
Kathy Varela
Jul 6, 2023
Kathy A. Varela, was called home to be with her heavenly Father on July 6, 2023. Katha A. Varela passed away in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Kathy was born to Edwardo Baca and Lala O. Baca in Santa Fe, New Mexico. After graduation from Pecos High School, she was employed by The State Of New Mexico State Retirement Division, Santa...
Mary Lou Dimas
Jul 5, 2023
Mary Lou Dimas
November 7, 1947 – July 5, 2023.
Mary Lou Dimas, 75, was called to our Lord on July 5, 2023.
Mary Lou is preceded in death by her adoring husband, Deacon Andy Dimas. She is survived by her daughters: Leona and her husband Stephen, Sophia, and her grandchildren: Teresa, Lesi, Tina and Dorian, and 2 great-grandchildren.
She...
Theresa Mcdermitt
Jul 4, 2023
Our dear mom (Sam) Theresa Ann Ortiz McDermitt has sadly passed away on July 4, 2023 with her family by her side.
She was a wonderful mother, who was always there for us when we needed her. She was also a devoted wife, sister, daughter, grandma of 11, and great-grandma of 11.
She will leave a big gap...
Rose Gonzales
Jul 3, 2023
Rose Ada Gonzales, age 94, of Taos, NM a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother went to be with the Lord on the evening of Monday, July 3, 2023. Rose was born on October 1928, in Chamisal, New Mexico to Jose Paz Lopez and Leonarda Lopez. Rose was one of twelve children. On June 25, 1949, she married the...
Pauline Castillo
Jul 3, 2023
Pauline F, (Brown) Castilo, 83 of Pojoaque, NM passed away on July 3rd, 2023, surrounded by her loving family and her beloved chihuahua, Mama's Baby on the 20th anniversary of her mom's passing. She was born in Ranchos de Taos, NM on July 25, 1939, to Rumalda (Sanchez) Brown and Eugene Brown. Pauline married her loving and devoted husband, Armando...
Nancy Hernandez
Jul 2, 2023
Nancy M. Hernandez was born on March 23, 1951 in Springer, NM and made her journey home to heaven on July 2, 2023.
Her parents Henry and Eliza Monnet preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death are brother George, sister Susie Rigoni, and brother Arthur.
She is survived by her loving husband Vicente, whom she married...
Oclides Tenorio
Jul 2, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Oclides Maria Soleded Tenorio, 85. Oclides went suddenly to be with our Lord on July 2, 2023. She was a lifelong resident of Arroyo Seco. Oclides dedicated her life to her family. The impact of her love and faith-filled life had on her extended family and...
Abram Paul
Jul 2, 2023
Abram Paul, 49, passed away July 2, 2023. He was born November 1973 to Edward and Karen Paul. He proceeded in death by his parents. Abram is survived by his brother, Alexander Paul, cousin, Ian Paul, aunt, Barbara Paul and second cousins, Anson and Licia Paul.
Abe was a second-generation master craftsman, his natural talent of working wood will live...
Elsie Hays
Jul 1, 2023
ELSIE M. FERRAN HAYS (92)
April 24, 1931 – July 1, 2023
Born the fifth child of Isidore Hipolito Ferran and Marianita Flossie Cortez at the ranch in Coyote, NM on April 24, 1931. She grew up with a love and appreciation for her family, ranch life, culture and animals of all kinds. After graduating from Santa Fe High...
Clara Gonzales
Jul 1, 2023
CLARA STANEK GONZALES Feb. 4, 1938 – July 1, 2023
Clara Stanek Gonzales, longtime resident of Santa Fe and Los Alamos, passed away July 1, 2023, from breast cancer.
She was born Feb. 4, 1938, the first daughter of Joseph B. Stanek and Angeline Laurence in Bolivar, MO, on a farm located in the southwestern farm belt of Missouri. The...
