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Phillip Baldonado

Phillip Baldonado

Sep 7, 2024

Phillip R Baldonado  aka (Pino) born October 8, 1949 , a lifelong resident of Santa Fe New Mexico, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on September 7, 2024. 

He is proceeded in death by his Mother Anastasia Baca, and Father Mauricio Baldonado of Algodones, NM and brothers Richard Baldonado and Daniel Baca. 

He is survived by...

Jack Ellvinger

Jack Ellvinger

Sep 6, 2024

Jack Ellvinger 10/29/1947 to 09/06/2024

Jack Ellvinger passed away on September 6, 2024. He was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey on October 29, 1947.  Jack worked for the State of New Mexico as a Bureau Chief and Los Alamos National Labs where he retired in 2010.  He was a Den Leader for Troop 53 for many years with the Boy...

Phyllis Hardy

Phyllis Hardy

Sep 6, 2024

Born: 12/15/1950

Died: 09/06/2024 1925hrs

 

Phyllis had a turbulent family life growing up. Because of this she never wanted to have children because she thought she would be a bad mother. This is funny because she always loved taking care of children ever since I met her at A&M. And even in her dementia in her later years she would always...

Carlos Herrera

Carlos Herrera

Sep 6, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa, brother, and friend.  Carlos Roger Herrera, 87 went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 6, 2024 surrounded by his family. 

 

He was preceded in death by his wife Gloria Duran-Herrera, his infant daughter Denisa Herrera, his grand-parents Juan Santos...

Richard Sanchez

Richard Sanchez

Sep 5, 2024

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Gerard Sanchez of Santa Fe NM, who left us on September 5, 2024. Richard was born June 29, 1984 and now a resident in Albuquerque NM, was a Chef at Hotel Chaco Level 5. Richard was a beloved member of our family and community. He will be remembered as...

George Lujan

George Lujan

Sep 4, 2024

George Federico Lujan, our beloved father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather, entered into eternal life with our Lord on September 4, 2024, at the age of 90. He was born on June 14, 1934.

 

He was preceded in death by his father Manuel Lujan Sr.; Mother Lorencita Romero Lujan; beloved aunt Bernadita (Bernie Romero); sisters: Rosanna Guitierrez; Theresa Montoya (Eloy);...

Maria Benitez

Maria Benitez

Sep 3, 2024

María Benítez passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024 in her Santa Fe, New Mexico home at the age of 82. María, who took Spanish dance and flamenco to a global audience as a leader, performer and teacher, has left us with a legacy that will live on for generations. She will be missed by many. She is survived by...

Barbara Uher

Barbara Uher

Sep 3, 2024

Barbara Rose Uher, 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on September 3, 2024 following a lengthy illness.

 

Barbara was born in the Bronx, New York, to Rose and Robly Lehecka. She married the love of her life, Joseph (Joe) L. Uher on April 7, 1956 in Bohemia, New York. Barbara worked at Brookhaven National Laboratory in...

Ruth Meharg

Ruth Meharg

Sep 2, 2024

Ruth Meharg of Chandler, Arizona passed away September 2nd at her son’s home in Taos, New Mexico, she was 3 days shy of her 99th birthday. Born in Irvington, New Jersey, Ruth and her family lived mainly in New Jersey, Rhode Island and South Carolina while she was growing up. Ruth was trained classically on the piano and played beautifully....

John Wolcott

John Wolcott

Sep 1, 2024

Dr. John Heren Wolcott, 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his children, on Sunday, September 1, 2024 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

John was born in Washington, DC to Leon Oliver (Lee) and Margaret McCullough Wolcott. John and his older sister Gail had only a few short years with their mother before she succumbed to cancer when he was less than...

Jerome Coriz

Jerome Coriz

Aug 31, 2024

Jerome Anthony Coriz

Jerome was called to be with Our Lord Saturday, August 31, 2024. He was born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico and graduated from Santa Fe High School. After graduation, he began his career with the State of New Mexico State Printing Bureau where he retired after completing 25 years of service. He enjoyed travelling, especially visiting...

Richard Montano

Richard Montano

Aug 31, 2024

Richard Montano age 74 passed away on August 31, 2024 at 8:45 AM.

Richard was born on April 4,1950 in Santa Fe, NM to Josie Catanach and Eugene Arthur Montano. His parents had 6 children; Gene, Nick, Theresa, Mary, and Irene; along with a half-brother Gato Trujillo.

Richard grew up in Santa Fe until the age of 16 when he moved to...

Douglas Palmer

Douglas Palmer

Aug 30, 2024

Ronald Douglas Palmer, 79, of Valdez, New Mexico passed away on August 30, 2024 following complications from a stroke. He was born June 5, 1945 to James and Ann (Handley) Palmer in Oceanside, California.

 

Douglas, as he was known to everyone, was a 1970 graduate from West Texas University in Canyon, Texas with a Bachelor of Science degree. He also...

Mary Maez-Montoya

Mary Maez-Montoya

Aug 29, 2024

Mary Maez-Montoya

April 23, 1957- August 29, 2024

Office/Billing Manager at The Life Link.

Mary Maez- Montoya left this earth on August 29, 2024 after a brief illness. A Rosary will take place on Friday September 13, 2024 at 10:00am followed by a Mass from 10:30am to 11:30am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Beloved wife of Mike E. Montoya for 27 years...

Angelina Ortega

Angelina Ortega

Aug 29, 2024

            Angelina Marie Ortega passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends on August 29, 2024, after a 3-month battle with a severe infection at the young age of 28. Angelina was born and raised in Santa Fe and was a devoted mother to her 2 young children. She loved her children, her parents, her family and friends. She was...

Abel Munoz-Bastidos

Abel Munoz-Bastidos

Aug 29, 2024

Abel A. Munoz-Bastidos amado esposo, padre y abuelo, de Janos, Chihuahua, Mexico, de 50 años, falleció el 29 de Agosto del 2024. Abel nació el 26 de Mayo de 1974 en Nuevo Casas Grande, Chihuahua, México. Abel era un músico talentoso que tocaba la batería y era el cantante principal. También disfrutaba de pescar, una BudLight, ser un bromista sarcástico...

Scott Eberhardy

Scott Eberhardy

Aug 29, 2024

Scott (Scotty) Eberhardy, of Espanola, passed away on August 29, 2024. Scott was born in Wisconsin. His parents moved the family to Albuquerque in the early 70's. Scott

played in Little League, YAFL, and basketball, and loved sports. Scott was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He was in DECA. He was an altar server at Holy Ghost parish. He was...

Leroy Pacheco

Leroy Pacheco

Aug 28, 2024

Leroy Pacheco 87, a resident of Ranchos De Taos passed away on August 28, 2024. Leroy was born to Flavio and María D Pacheco in 1937. 

 

He was a local Taoseño and well known for the many years he worked at Randall Lumber and Hardware. Prior to his work at Randalls, he worked for the United States Forest Service...

Lillian Spinelli

Lillian Spinelli

Aug 28, 2024

Lillian Joan Spinelli, a resident of Arroyo Hondo passed away on August 29, 2024, at the age of 88. 

 

She was a native New Mexican, born in Farmington to John and Elsie Davis. In 1955, she married the love of her life Bobby Spinelli. They made their home in Clayton, New Mexico. Together they had three children, Bridget, Bobby,...

Pauline Lovato

Pauline Lovato

Aug 27, 2024

Pauline Jeanette Lovato, 61, left this life on the morning of August 27, 2024. She was guided into heaven by her daughter Jeanette. Pauline was known for her warm heart, generous spirit, unwavering dedication, and unconditional love for her family. 

 

Pauline was preceded in death by her beautiful daughter Jeanette Rae Lovato, grandson John Paul Martinez II, maternal grandparents...

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