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

Jul 19, 2023

A Memorial Service will take place Friday, August 12, 2023 from 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M at the Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light, 417 Rodeo Rd., Santa Fe, NM.

Jul 19, 2023

Obituary for Eugene “Gene” Lucero

Eugne “Gene” Lucero, 72, went to be with Our Lord on July 19, 2023. Gene was a resident of Albuquerque New Mexico. Gene was born and raised in Las Vegas, New Mexico. He was a loving father, grandfather. great-grand father, brother, uncle, and friend.

He was proceeded in death by his father Felix Lucero, mother...

Jul 18, 2023

Cody V. Rush was born in 1953 to Keith and Sue Cotter Rush.  He married Elaine Garcia on May 24, 1974,  they had 2 children together. They made there home first in Colorado then New Mexico, the place he loved most. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Garcia Rush, children, Stacy Rush Trujillo (Bryan Trujillo) and Chad Rush (Sky...

Jul 18, 2023

Frances “Pancha” Espinoza, 91 was quickly and quietly whisked away to her heavenly home on Tuesday morning, July 18, 2023. She was born in 1931, the 9th child of Benito and Senaida Chavez in the small village of El Prado in Taos, New Mexico. She loved her small hometown where she grew up humbly as a shepherd’s daughter, loving her...

Jul 17, 2023

ERIC WITT

SEPTEMBER 30, 1962 - JULY 17, 2023

To know Eric was to embrace confusion, virtue, thoughtfulness, frustration, loyalty, but above all, love. True to form until the very end, we're still not sure exactly when or why Eric said his last "Later, Dawg," but Eric was never big on advance planning or details when it came to his...

Jul 15, 2023

In 1940, Ellen Louise Malouff (Weeze) was born in Santa Cruz, New Mexico. Her parents, Neff David Malouff and Zelda Geneva Franklin Malouff welcomed the first of three children. Ten years later, Elizabeth Colette Malouff was born in 1951 and then Mary Magdalena Malouff was born in 1952.

The family lived primarily in La Jara, Colorado, but moved to Questa...

Jul 14, 2023

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...

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...

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”...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...