Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Bolivar Quintana
Oct 12, 2023
Bolivar Arturo Geronimo Quintana was born in 1935 to the late Jose Maria Quintana and Alicia Torres Quintana. He was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, October 12, 2023, the feast of Our Lady of the Pillar during the hour of Mercy surrounded by his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife of 57...
Charles Vigil
Oct 12, 2023
Charles J. Vigil, 76, peacefully passed away the early morning of October 12, 2023 with his family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Louise Vigil and daughter Valerie (Mike) Quintana; his brother Eluid F. (Clara) Vigil, sister Erlinda (Marvin) Hourigan; sisters-in-law: Connie Proulx, Dolores Schneider, Patricia Martinez; brother-in-law David Fernandez; mother-in-law Emily Fernandez;...
Robert Burman
Oct 11, 2023
Robert L. “Bob” Burman
Robert L. Burman, 90, a retired Los Alamos National Laboratory physicist, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2023 at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Mr. Burman was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the Honorable Henry L. Burman and Florence Burman. He attended Oak Park High School and received his undergraduate degree from...
Lloyd Cole
Oct 11, 2023
Lloyd L Cole was called to be with our Lord on October 11, 2023. He passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Born on October 30, 1935, in Mount Sterling, Iowa, Lloyd was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a man of extraordinary character, known for his...
Rudy Vigil
Oct 11, 2023
RUDOLFO “RUDY” L. VIGIL
Rudy L. Vigil Santa Fe – Rudy Vigil was called to be with our Lord on the morning of October 11, 2023, at the age of 87. He passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. Rudy was born in Santa Fe on April 18, 1936. He is survived by his loving wife Maria, daughter...
Jennie Maestas
Oct 10, 2023
Parents Jose and Cecila Ortiz
Jennie was a beautiful and kind soul that showed her depth of love. In being a amazing mother that would do anything she could for them. She showed that same passion and grace. With her grand child and took interest in all the small things in there lives. She also would do anything for her...
Donald (Gene) Gray
Oct 10, 2023
Donald Eugene Gray
Donald "Gene" Gray passed away on October 10, 2023, at the age of 100. He was born in Fallon, NV on November 13, 1922, to Elsie Gray (nee Miller) and Walter Scott Gray. Gene was predeceased by his parents, beloved wife, Betty, and eldest son, Thomas E. Gray. Gene is survived by his son, Donald...
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...
