Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Elizabeth Rusnell
Nov 21, 2022
Elizabeth Bradford Willard Rusnell, age 83, passed away on her own terms peacefully at home with family on November 21, 2022. Elizabeth was born on March 1, 1939 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania where she spent her childhood. She attended the Moravian Academy, an all-girls school, and went on to complete her Bachelor’s degree at Bates College. Elizabeth later earned a Master’s...
John Miller
Nov 20, 2022
Obituary: John Harris Miller and Judy Miller
Longtime Red River residents John and Judy Miller died Thanksgiving week, but not before leaving an indelible mark on their community — and on the sport of skiing in New Mexico.
Married 65 years, the couple died only four days apart. John, 88, died Sunday, Nov. 20, at Holy Cross Hospital in Taos....
Margaret Downs
Nov 20, 2022
Margaret Downs age 90 yrs died peacefully at her daughter’s Cathy and son-in-law Rick’s home November 20th, 2022, surrounded by her son Mark, daughter Cathy and son-in-law Rick. She was born July 29, 1932 to Nicolas Coca and Tomasita Coca Martinez in Las Vegas, NM.
She preceded in death by her husband Bill Downs, her parents Nicolas and Tomasita and...
Margaret Downs
Nov 20, 2022
Margaret Downs age 90 yrs died peacefully at her daughter’s Cathy and son-in-law Rick’s home November 20th, 2022, surrounded by her son Mark, daughter Cathy and son-in-law Rick. She was born July 29, 1932 to Nicolas Coca and Tomasita Coca Martinez in Las Vegas, NM.
She preceded in death by her husband Bill Downs, her parents Nicolas and...
Gustavo Gonzales
Nov 20, 2022
Gustavo “Gus” Gonzales Jr. age 72 of Santa Fe NM passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday November 20, 2022 family by his side after a battle lost with cancer. Gus was born August 5, 1950 a graduate of St. Mikes Highschool a proud Vietnam Veteran whom served honorable in the US Army. He was a loving husband, father,...
Edson Lovato
Nov 19, 2022
Edson P. Lovato, 81, born on March 4, 1941, a resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on November 19, 2022 when he was called home to his Father in heaven. He is preceded in death by his parents; Francisco and Theresa Lovato, brothers and sisters; Nestor, Del, Gilbert, Delia, Lydia, frank Jr., Ross, Betty and Jerry.
He is survived...
Lynda Judd
Nov 19, 2022
On Saturday, November 19, 2022, Lynda (Hosac) Judd, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, returned suddenly to her heavenly home surrounded by her loving family.
Lynda was greeted in heaven by her daughter Rebecca (Becca) Watkins (d. Feb 6, 2022), son-in-law Trent Johnson, niece Deanna Call, and her parents. Lynda was born May 27,1950 in Oakland CA, to Les and...
Robert "Sonney" Wright
Nov 16, 2022
Robert Edwin “Sonney Wright.
One of the last of the Old Time Cowboys
Well known cowboy Sonney Wright was born on 9/19/1925 in Ft. Sumner, NM to Lloyd and Rillia Wright. The Wrights were cattle ranchers and Sonney grew up living the cowboy lifestyle. Always keenly competitive he took to rodeo at a young age. In 1944 he entered...
Thomas Mauer
Nov 16, 2022
There will be a Celebration of Life for Thomas Mauer on April 17, 2023 (Tom's Birthday) from 2:30pm - 4:30pm at the Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light, 417 Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM. We will be celebrating in the Main Chapel to share stories. We invite you to share a bite to eat after the service at the Pantry...
Linda De Rascon
Nov 16, 2022
Linda MLM Dominguez De Rascon was a beloved Mother, Wife, Grandma, Aunt, Sister, and Friend. She was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 16,2022 at the age of 58. Linda was born in Santa Fe NM. She is preceded in death by her Parents Mary Lujan, Jose Dominguez. Sisters: Bernadette Dominguez, Brothers: Danny Lujan, Robert Lujan...
Brian Patterson
Nov 14, 2022
Brian Patterson of Santa Cruz, NM died on November 14, 2022 after a heroic three-month struggle with complications of West Nile virus.
He was born 9/22/43 in Philadelphia to Maynard and Irma Patterson, the eldest of four children. After graduating from Ripon College he married Jennifer Shaver, with whom he had two sons. He earned his MBA from the...
Billy Joe Hernandez
Nov 12, 2022
Billy Joe Hernandez, beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Billy, age 79, was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arturo and Adelina Hernandez, sisters: Diana Evangeline Hernandez and Mabel Maestas. He is survived by his children: Helen...
Kimberli Engel-Pearson
Nov 10, 2022
Kim Kinkade Engel-Pearson unexpectedly went to be with her heavenly father the morning of November 10, 2022, at her home in Angel Fire, New Mexico.
Kim was born to Jim and Norma Engel on November 11, 1964 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Although she and her family moved to South Dakota and then to Dolores, Colorado, it was not before...
Kent Budge
Nov 10, 2022
Kent Grimmett Budge passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 10, at the age of 60 due to complications from a car crash. Although he died far from his home in Los Alamos, New Mexico, he was fortunate to be surrounded by family when he passed. We appreciate the wonderful care that he received from the highly skilled doctors and nurses...
Barbara Berkenfield
Nov 10, 2022
Barbara Berkenfield
Barbara Berkenfield of Santa Fe peacefully left us on November 10, 2022, two days after her 87th birthday. Barbara had been battling prolonged illnesses, and she passed with loved ones at her side.
Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Barbara graduated Summa Cum Laude from Wellesley College, where she studied History of Art, and was elected to Phi...
Victoriana "Vicky" Jaramillo
Nov 9, 2022
Victoriana Jaramillo (Vicky), 78 years young of Ranchos De Taos, went home with our Dear Lord on November 9th, surrounded by many of those she loved, dearly. Vicky was lovingly known by many as Nana. She was known for her faith and her love for her family and friends. She never met a stranger in her life -- every new...
Cathy Lopez
Nov 9, 2022
Cathy Yvonne Lopez (58) departed this life on Wednesday, November 09, 2022.She is proceeded in death by her parents Richard & Cordy Lopez, son Brian Lopez, and sister Annette Gonzales.
Cathy is survived by her only son Christopher Lopez, granddaughter Aliya Rael-Lopez, sisters Maxine & Cindy, and brothers Richard, Mario and Juan Lopez as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
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Raymond Jimenez
Nov 8, 2022
Raymond M. Jimenez
January 28, 1950-Novermber 8, 2022
Ray was born January 28, 1950, to Urbano Jimenez + Juanita Jimenez. He was proceeded in death by his son Harold, Parents Urbano + Juanita C. Jimenez, Stepmother Juanita D. Jimenez, Aunt Rosina Contreras, Grandparents Margarito + Isidora Contreras, Father-in-law Manuel Romero + mother-in-law Lucy Romero.
Survived by his wife of 50...
Patrick Coe
Nov 8, 2022
Patrick R. Coe went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, November 8th, with his loving partner Diana by his side.
Pat was born in Laingsburg, MI on August 22, 1951 to Sarah and Thomas Coe.
Pat was preceded in death by his parents, Siblings: John Coe, Mary Schikorra, James Coe (Leola), Joseph, Thomas, Ann...
