Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Alton Daffin
Jan 14, 2023
Alton Loren Daffin, Jr, born November 7th, 1943, passed awaypeacefully on January 14, 2023. Dementia took his short term memorybut never robbed him of his humor, kindness to others and strong faithin God.Al grew up in Moss Point, MS, son of Alton and Bertie Mae Daffin.After graduating from Mississippi State University with a major inAccounting and as a member of...
Nancy Tetenbaum
Jan 13, 2023
Nancy Nachbar Tetenbaum, 75, of El Prado, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13th. She was a New Yorker through and through, lived in Texas, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and in Taos for 18 years, with Taos her favorite home. She was married to Jeff for 54 years and is survived by her husband, daughters, Jennifer and Betsy and grandsons, Noah, Jesse...
Juan Duran
Jan 12, 2023
Juan Onofre Duran, 83 years old, of Taos, NM, passed peacefully surrounded by family at their Roswell, NM, home on January 12, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ricardo and Raquel Duran, brothers, Raymundo Duran, Virgilio Duran, Benito Duran, Gilbert (Junior) Duran, and sisters, Lena Gonzales, Isabel Chacon and Josefina (Fita) Shapiro. He is survived by his...
Patricia Pipkin
Jan 11, 2023
Patricia Anne Pipkin
March 17, 1945 – January 11, 2023
Patricia Anne Pipkin, 77, passed away on January 11, 2023 at her home in Santa Fe, NM.
Pat was an amazing and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her family was at the center of her life and she was the heart of her family. Pat was loved dearly...
Joe Vigil
Jan 11, 2023
Joe Florentino Vigil
Joe Florentino Vigil, 91, received his calling from our Lord on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.
Joe, a resident of East Pecos, N.M, was known for his work as a meat processor. He was also known by many as he was employed at the N.M. State Penitentiary, and at Pecos Schools – until his retirement.
He proudly...
Christopher Sanchez
Jan 10, 2023
Our Special Angel, Christopher Raymond Sanchez, 59, of Taos passed away on January 10, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eufelio and Adonelia Sanchez, brothers, Arturo and Gilbert Sanchez, and brother-in-law Isaac Gonzales. He is survived by his siblings, Lorraine Sanchez, Erlinda Gonzales, Virginia Ibarra (John), and his guardian and very special brother Eddie Sanchez (Cheryl), sisters...
Jose Martinez
Jan 10, 2023
Jose E. Martinez
Jose E. Martinez “Pappy” of Cuyamungue, NM passed away peacefully into the hands of the Lord on Tuesday, January 10, 2023; one day shy of his 92nd birthday. Jose was born on January 11, 1931 in Pecos, NM to Maria Atocha and Jose S. Martinez. He was raised in Bakersfield, CA by his “Nino”...
Alfredia Quick
Jan 9, 2023
Alfredia Irene Quick was born in Falls City, Nebraska on March 2, 1928 to Delene and Alfred Davis, a train engineer for Missouri Pacific Railroad. She died surrounded by her family at St. Vincent’s Hospital, where she worked and volunteered for over 50 years on January 9, 2023. Alfredia was raised in Kansas City, MO. Her mother was a Rosie...
Joe Gutierrez
Jan 9, 2023
Joe P. Gutierrez (Tiger)
Joe P. Gutierrez (Tiger) 92, passed away suddenly on January 9, 2023 at his home. He is preceded in death by his mother Antonia (Tonnie) Gutierrez, father Pacifico (Pax) Gutierrez, and Maternal Grandparents Magdalena & Manuel Romero.
Joe was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on November 19, 1930. He attended grade school at Wood...
Janet Wise
Jan 8, 2023
Janet Ann Wise passed away after a short illness on January 8, 2023 with her sister and her daughter at her side. Janet was born in Detroit, Michigan and lived in that area until 1962 when her family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico. She loved riding her horse along the Albuquerque acequias and graduated from Valley High School in 1971....
Danny Robins
Jan 8, 2023
Danny Robins
Passed away peacefully on January 8, 2023 at his home at the age of 72. Danny had been retired for many years due to an auto accident. Before the accident he loved to do woodworking and take road trips with his wife. He was a member of Zia United Methodist Church and was adored by the little children...
Carl Marez
Jan 8, 2023
Carl Marez, 60, of Chamisal passed away January 08, 2023. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Alejandro and Rafalita Ramirez, paternal grandparents, Mariano and Fransciquita Marez, Sr., brother, Clifford Marez, nephew, Mario Mirabal, brothers in law, Oliver, Joey and Christopher Rodarte. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Gail Marez, children, Joseph, Maxine (Joe) and...
Ralph Bruening
Jan 7, 2023
Ralph Bruening Jr. of Santa Fe, NM (formerly of Amherst and Westlake, Ohio), born 8/11/40 passed from his life here on earth to his next journey on January 7, 2023 following a short illness.
Ralph moved with his wife and children from Cleveland to Amherst in 1971 to pursue a career with Nordson. Following a lengthy career and retirement from...
Ralph Vigil
Jan 5, 2023
Ralph Vigil, 87, of Penasco, passed away January 05, 2023. He is preceded in death by parents, Rafael and Sara Vigil, brothers, Ruben, Cornelio and George, sisters, Eloisa, Ida, Maria and Jacinta. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lillian Vigil, daughters, Dianna Berg and Lori Ortega, son, Joseph Vigil, grandchildren, Robert, Edwin, Nathan, Rianna and Jacob, great...
Ramon Garcia
Jan 5, 2023
Ramon N. (Ray) Garcia
September 30, 1935 – January 5, 2023
Ramon N. Garcia was born in Pojoaque, NM to Elizario Sr. and Estefanita Garcia. He was a 1954 graduate of Pojoaque Valley High School where he served as President of the Student Council, officer in the Future Farmers of America, and in the Letterman Club as a member of...
Cecelia Whelan
Jan 4, 2023
Tesuque, New Mexico – Cecilia “CeeCee” Simon Whelan, formerly of Waterford, Connecticut, passed away on January 3, 2023, in the presence of her son Bill Whelan, and care provider Evangeline Greene. Ceil was born August 5, 1932, in Brooklyn, New York to Fred Simon and Martha Simon.
In the late 1930’s, the Simon Family moved to Connecticut, where they settled...
Bernadette Roybal
Jan 4, 2023
BERNADETTE (BERNIE) ROYBAL passed away in her home on January 4, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband Ross; and her beloved son, Sylvian.
She is survived by her children Cecile Garner, Carmen Henri, and Billy Roybal (Nancy), 9 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and 1 great- great -grandchild.
A private family burial will be held at a later...
Lloyd Quintana
Jan 4, 2023
Lloyd Quintana, (50), of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on January 4, 2023 unexpectedly. He is survived by his wife Marie Elaine Valdez, the love of his life. Son’s Justin (Savannah), Jerad (Jessica). His ray’s of sunlight, his granddaughter’s Azalaya, Ava, and Jonah (grandson). His brother Richard, and sister LoriAnn (James), dad Richard Sr., His amazing father and mother...
Ray Lucero
Jan 4, 2023
Ray Lucero passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 4th. Ray was born near Glorieta, NM on January 5th, 1936, to David and Bernardita Lucero. He lived his entire life in the Santa Fe area except for the time he served his country in the Army at Ft. Bliss in El Paso, Texas. Ray started working at a...
Alex Vargas
Jan 3, 2023
Alex Vargas - 84 years old. Born October 16, 1938 in Chimayo, NM to Eulogio and Salome Vargas; passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Tuesday January 3, 2023 from his three month battle with Leukemia. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eulogio and Salome, his brothers Richard Vargas and Rudy Vargas, and sister Bernie Martinez....
