Obituaries

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

Shirley Fleig

Shirley Fleig

Oct 29, 2023

Shirley Anna Fleig (Olson) died peacefully in her home October 29, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Shirley is survived by her husband, Milford Fleig, and three daughters, Jill Reynolds (Mark) of Cedar Crest, NM, Jodi Haines of Santa Fe, and Jane Fleig (Erica) of Bloomington, IN. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Misty Haines Hartman and Jace Reynolds.

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Yvonne Mull

Yvonne Mull

Oct 27, 2023

Yvonne Mull passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023. She was born on November 14, 1937 in Vacaville, California to Melda Gelhaus Dubois and Pierre Dubois. She is survived by her children, Christina Beckmann of Mill Valley, California and David Mull of Salt Lake City, Utah, as well as three grandchildren: Jack Beckmann, Atigun Mull, and Parker Mull. She is...

Gabriel Quintana

Gabriel Quintana

Oct 26, 2023

Gabriel Orlando Quintana, also known as “Gobbers,” departed this life on October 26, 2023, to join our heavenly father at the age of 42. He was born in Las Vegas, NM on April 5, 1981. He attended Pecos Independent Schools before getting his GED from Santa Fe Community College in 1998. He earned his degree in Cosmetology from Northern New...

Carmen Arceo

Carmen Arceo

Oct 26, 2023

Carmen U. Arceo, age 93, a lifelong resident of Cerrillos, NM was called home on Thursday, October 26, 2023.  She retired from the State of New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department. Although she never had a family of her own, she was God mother to many children and inherited many grandchildren. She dedicated her life to her family and to...

Henry Biddy

Henry Biddy

Oct 25, 2023

Henry Grady “H.G.” Biddy JR

H.G. JR, age 76, a resident of Espanola, passed away on October 25, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his wife Maria Biddy, former wife Stella Suther, his father Henry Grady Biddy and stepmother Mabel Biddy.

He is survived by his sister Diane and Jake Trujillo of Pojoaque, NM. Nephew Mark, Jodi and children...

Jonelle Sullivan

Jonelle Sullivan

Oct 24, 2023

Jonelle Rose Sullivan danced her way into heaven on October 24th, 2023.

Jonelle came into this world on January 8th, 1941, in Huston Texas, to Joe and Nelda (nee Pruess) Wallace. She was their only child, and though she was part of a large extended family, she always wanted a large family of her own.

She was raised primarily by...

Juanita Morales

Juanita Morales

Oct 24, 2023

JUANITA DELGADO MORALESJuanita Delgado Morales passed away gently and peacefully at the age of 96 on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, while living at home with her daughter's family in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Juanita was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, in the summer of 1927. She was the eighth child of 13 children born to Teodoro Delgado and Josefa Betancourt,...

James Smith, Md

James Smith, Md

Oct 22, 2023

Dr. James Bert Smith, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist who practiced for four decades in Santa Fe NM and St. Louis MO, died at home Sunday, October 22, 2023  with his family at his side.  He was born  August 4, 1941 in Boonville, MO to Earnest Bert and Addie Lee Smith and grew up in Moberly, MO.

Smith a member of...

Rubel Garcia

Rubel Garcia

Oct 22, 2023

Rubel J. Garcia, 91 Passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on October 22, 2023.

Rubel was preceded in death by parents Juan and Candelaria Garcia, son Ernesto Garcia, brothers, sisters, and grandson Jessie Sosa.  

He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Virginia Garcia, children Liz Garcia, Mary Ann Sosa (Elias), Anthony Garcia...

Zade Goldenberg

Zade Goldenberg

Oct 22, 2023

Z. S.”Goldy” Goldenberg Born 06/19/1930 in San Francisco California son of Fran and Zado Goldenberg. He attended Lowell high School and San Francisco City College. He worked for the family business for many years prior to owning Goldy’s Brown Bag Storage and Potrero Shipping Service in San Francisco.   Goldy was always one to look for humor in things and always...

Norma Silva

Norma Silva

Oct 22, 2023

Norma “Nundy” Irene Silva, 84, of Las Cruces and Santa Fe, NM, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023, in the arms of her family and surrounded with love. Always a champion of the underdog, Norma had a nurturing and compassionate spirit. She was welcoming, inspiring, and determined, never hesitating to speak her mind.

Born in 1939 in Chamberino, NM, Norma...

Victor Sandham

Victor Sandham

Oct 21, 2023

Victor Howell Sandham, 79, of Santa Fe, NM, and East Greenwich and Riverside, Rhode Island, passed away on October 21st, 2023, peacefully and with loved ones surrounding, in Santa Fe.

Victor was born on May 18th, 1944, in Trenton, NJ, the son of Victor C. and Eleanor Fagans Sandham. 

He graduated from West Chester High, then Penn State in...

Thomas Massey

Thomas Massey

Oct 21, 2023

     Thomas M. Massey, age 81, of Cochiti Lake NM passed away on Saturday October 21st at home with his wife and friends at his side.

     Tom was born on February 19, 1942 in Detroit MI. He grew up in Eveleth MN graduating as Valedictorian from Eveleth High School in 1959.

     On January 24th 1991 he married Rebecca J. Lammer in...

Diane Peterson

Diane Peterson

Oct 18, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Diane Peterson on October 18, 2023, after a short illness. Diane and her loving husband of 37 years Lloyd “Pete” Peterson resided in Angel Fire, NM. Diane’s lifelong passion as a dancer paved her career as a dance instructor. Diane and Pete spent the last 18 years in Angel...

Truett Collins

Truett Collins

Oct 18, 2023

Pastor Truett Ray Collins, 68, of Questa passed away on October 18, 2023.  He served 24 years in the military, 22 years as a 911 dispatcher and counseled PTSD vets.  He was a beloved Pastor.  He is preceded in death by parents, Tommy and Thelma Collins and brother, Ronnie Collins.  He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Cecilia...

Judy Mendoza

Judy Mendoza

Oct 17, 2023

Judy Abigail Mendoza, 69, of Alcalde, New Mexico, passed away on October 17, 2023.

Judy was born to Delfino and Feybe Garcia and grew up in Alcalde, New Mexico. Shortly after graduating high school Judy became a certified nurse assistant which was the start of her life of caregiving. Over the years Judy used her skills as a CNA to...

Nobelena Pena

Nobelena Pena

Oct 16, 2023

Nobelena Elena Pena,68, of Espanola NM. Passed away on October 16, 2023.  

 She is preceded in death by her parents, Carlos and Guadalupe (Chavez) Pena, brothers, Raymond, Freddy, and Fillie.  

She is survived by her sisters, Lucy Sisneros and Viola Garcia, brother, George Pena, Sister-in-Laws, Helen and Mary Pena. Numerous nieces, nephews and her beloved best friend of...

Jason Silva

Jason Silva

Oct 15, 2023

Jason Michael Silva

November 14, 1986 – October 15, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our son Jason Silva.

He was preceded in death by his father Carlos Silva; grandparents Jesus and Betty Silva, John Dennis, Jesse and Josephine Williams; uncle Mike Dennis; aunt Liz Jaffa and brother Shane Romero.

He is survived by...

Gunnery Sergeant Delton Jackson

Gunnery Sergeant Delton Jackson

Oct 15, 2023

Gunnery Seargent Delton Lee Jackson,

Passed peaceful, Sunday, October 15, 2023, at his home.

He was a loving father, uncle, husband, and brother in arms for 22 years. 

He is survived by his loving wife Mary Louise Jackson &

his children Heather, Dominic, Michael Jr.(Amanda), and Priscilla(Raymond) and numerous grandchildren.

Services will be held November 2nd, 2023.

The viewing...

Noline E. Villareal

Noline E. Villareal

Oct 13, 2023

Noline Villareal loving wife and aunt died on October 13, 2023 at the age of 76 years of age.

Noline was born on May 30, 1947 to Leo and Viola Gurule in a small town of Tome, New Mexico. During her freshman year at highlands University, she met the love of her life Jerry. On September 12, 1971 she married...

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