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

Joe Howard Martinez, Jr. – Age 36 a lifelong resident of Chamita passed away leaving everyone with many memories of who he was. Joe had a loving family, he enjoyed doing construction work and he loved to work outside gardening and also loved spending time with his children. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Howard Martinez, Sr.;...

Gema Lujan – Age 61, was received into the arms of Jesus Christ at sunrise on the 14th day of July, 2007 with her loving husband at her side. Those that knew her will always cherish her love of life. Gema's loving and giving heart was a blessing and inspiration to all the family and friends. She touched many lives...

Severo Martinez – Age 90 a resident of Santa Fe and formally of Taos passed away on Sunday, July 16th, 2006. Severo was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary. May her soul rest in peace. He is survived by his daughters: Leonor and Norie Martinez, Kate Martinez and companion Jose Marquez, Rebecca Martinez and son Severo Vincent Martinez and...

Filemon Martinez – Age 44 a resident of Santa Fe and formally of Chamisal passed away on Sunday, May 14th. He was preceded in death by his brothers: Andres and Gerald Martinez. May their souls rest in peace. He is survived by his daughters: Monique and Amber Martinez; girlfriend, Tracy Hightower; parents: Alferino and Mabel Martinez; brother, Dennis Martinez and...

Alicia S. Martinez – Age 84 a resident of Cordova passed away on Friday, June 8th, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents: Miguel and Adelaida C. Sandoval; sisters: Aurora, Trinidad, and Josefita; grandson, Francisco Martinez; and great-granddaughter, Daisy Valdez. May their souls rest in peace. She married her husband, Roberto E. Martinez on Decemeber 19, 1943. She...

John Maestas, 31, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on November 23, 2005. He was a graduate of Taos High School and worked as a sales representative for the Maloof Distributing Company. He is survived by his daughter Trinity Lynne Maestas, his parents, Benjamin and Ernesta Maestas of Taos, Henry and Susan Vigil of Santa Fe and Bea M. Vigil of...

Bobby A. Martinez – Age 50 a resident of Taos and formally of Peñasco passed away on Sunday, May 7th. He was preceded in death by his son, Shawn Barela and father, Alberto Martinez. He is survived by his children: Damian Martinez and Christy Martinez and Crystal; mother, Eneda Martinez; sister, Bernadette Martinez; brothers: Peter, Gabriel and Freddie Martinez. A...

Orcelia Martinez – Age 86 a resident of Española and formally of Mora passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Apolonio Martinez. She is survived by her children: Amalia Vigil of Española, Berna Padilla and husband Mike of Española, Oliver Martinez and wife Patsy of Mora and Bella...

Fred Madrid, age 66 of Tierra Amarilla, NM. passed away on Sunday April 8, 2007. He is a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. He is preceded in death by his father Jose La Luz Madrid. He is survived by his mother, Susie Wilton of Espanola; wife, Helen Madrid and her son Anthony...

Tonita "Ova" Naranjo – Age 67 a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 following a short illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Jose Domingo Naranjo; and mother, Sara Naranjo. She is survived by her husband, Fidel Naranjo of Santa Clara Pueblo; children: Fidel E. Naranjo, Jr., Priscilla Naranjo, Yvonne Naranjo, Maxine...

Odila Montoya – Age 85 a resident of Ranchitos passed away on Friday, May 2, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Matias Montoya; daughters: Florence and Floripa Montoya; son, Arturo Montoya; mother, Andrea Maestas; sister, Ernestina Viarreal; brothers: Tito and Alfredo Maestas and granddaughters: Valerie Rivera and Estefanita Montoya. May their souls rest in...

Rosary: Friday, June 28, 2024 6pm Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light (417 Rodeo Rd. SFNM)

 

Mass:   Tuesday, July 9, 2024 11:00am St Francis Cathedral  (100 Cathedral Palace)

 

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Steve Emilio Montoya, Sr. "The Wildman", Vietnam Veteran of La Puebla – Age 58 passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2008. He was a poet and kind man. He was preceded in death by his parents: Casimiro and Ramoncita Montoya, Sr.; brothers and sisters: Eugenio, Frances, Bernie, and Casey Montoya, Jr. and Cordy Martinez. May their souls rest in peace....

ANTHONY RAYMOND PADILLA Age 34 of Cuarteles passed away unexpectedly on Monday May 15, 2006. He is survived by his loving parents; Anthony and Anita Padilla of Cuerteles, his daughter Lillie Doyle of New York, his sister Virginia "Gina" Padilla also of cuerteles, and nephews; Nicholas, Cory, Roger and Jacob, as well as numerous uncles and aunts and other loving...