Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Lawrence Gurule
Mar 30, 2022
Lawrence D. Gurule, 56, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on March 30, 2022. He worked for Taos County Sheriff’s Department as an animal control officer and parts salesman at Zeke’s Auto. He loved hunting, fishing, his loyal dog Rocky and riding his Harley. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elizardo and Mary Gurule, grandparents, Adelaido and Amalia Gurule...
Joseph Viarreal
Mar 30, 2022
Joseph S. Viarreal of Ohkay Owingeh and current resident of Espanola, NM departed this life to join his Maker and deceased family members on March 30, 2022 at the VA Hospital in Albuquerque, NM after a courageous battle with a lengthly illnesses. He was born on August 13, 1938 to the late Estevan and Ernestina Viarreal.
He is preceded in...
Margie Garcia
Mar 30, 2022
Margie M. Garcia, passed away on March 30, 2022 surrounded by her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Rosarito and Filomeno Montano, husband; Gilbert Garcia, sons; Dale Garcia and Jeff Garcia.
She is survived by her daughters; Deborah Sanchez (Ted), and Patricia Anzures, sons; Jimmie Garcia and Joedy Garcia, granddaughters; Melanie Rodriguez (Joe), Nicole Romero (Chris) and...
Mary Lopez
Mar 30, 2022
Mary B. Lopez, 68, from Ranchos de Taos passed away on March 30, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, Earl Lopez Sr., sons, Earl Lopez Jr., and Miguel Lopez, parents, Juan Manuel Medina Sr., and Adelina Esquibel Medina and brother, Zenovio Medina. She is survived by her daughters, Alisha Martin (Keith), Candida Lopez (Kenny), son, Jeremy Lopez...
Grace Kellogg
Mar 29, 2022
Grace Dominick Kellogg was born August 16, 1935; she passed away on March 29, 2022 due to long term illness. Grace is survived by her daughter Karla Kellogg, son Chuck Kellogg, granddaughters Maria Wilson and Paulina Wilson, and grandson Austin Kellogg.
Grace devoted her whole life to her Catholic faith and family right down to her last moments of life....
Pablo Ortega
Mar 29, 2022
Pablo J. Ortega, 25, of Santa Fe, NM, died on March 29, 2022. He was born October 24, 1996 to Kelly A. Montoya and Leroy Ortega. He married Elena D. Ortega on November 25, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM.
He is preceded in death by aunt; Marisol Martinez, uncle; Roland Montoya, grandparents; Carmen A. Ortega and Pablo F. Ortega.
He is...
David Chapman
Mar 26, 2022
David Andrew Kell Chapman, a resident of New Mexico, passed away on March 26, 2022 at the age of 56. David was born on April 1, 1965 in New Orleans to his mother Patsy Jean Kell and father Peter Frank Chapman.
David is preceded in death by his father Peter Chapman, mother Patsy (Kell) Chapman, brother-in-law’s Trey Shackelford and Johnny...
Durward Lilly Ii
Mar 26, 2022
Durward Herbert Lilly II, known as “Mike” to his friends and family, the son of Durward and Ella Mae, father to Mike, Janet, and James, has passed away on March 26, 2022. He was preceded in death by his siblings Barbara, Claire, James, Donald, and Marian. And of course, his loving, and much loved wife, Sandra Sue Jarvis Lilly. He...
Joseph Rivera
Mar 25, 2022
Joseph S. Rivera Sr. 67, went with or lord on March 25, 2022. He was born on March 20, 1955 in Santa Fe, NM to Maria C. Rivera and Ralph Rivera. Joseph married Gena Rivera November 18, 1978 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Ralph and Maria C. Rivera, grandfathers; Teresforo Rivera and...
Mary Montoya
Mar 25, 2022
Mary Montoya, 79, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away on March 25, 2022. She was born on November 9, 1942 in Santa Fe, NM to Inez Gonzales and Francisco Gonzales.
She is preceded in death by her husband; Tommy Montoya, Parents; Inez and Francisco Gonzales, 10 brothers and sister.
She is survived by her son; Thomas (May) Montoya, daughters; Yvonne...
Zelma Goldstein
Mar 24, 2022
Our dear friend, Zelma, was welcomed into heaven on March 24, 2022. While looking out the window at the sky and trees, she saw her welcoming family and with a beautiful look on her face and mouthing words to them, she took one last breath and left this earthly plane. Born in New York, November 14, 1929 to Isidore and...
Bryan Larsen
Mar 24, 2022
Bryan Jay Larsen, born February 20, 1968, was a man who encouraged others to live. Live the way they felt happiest and he followed his own advice. He was a man of many talents, hobbies, and skills. He died unexpectedly on March 24th 2022 while enjoying the outdoors. From a young age he found a love for nature through scouting,...
Mercedes Maria "Mercy" Martinez
Mar 23, 2022
Mercedes “Mercy” Martinez of Chamita NM, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday March 23, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.
Our Tia Mercy was 96 years old when she passed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Antonio and Manuelita Martinez; sisters, Sophia Martinez (Max), Isabelle Guillen (Vicente), Maria Maes (Manuel), Odila Montoya (Benny), Teresita Salazar...
Albert Vigil
Mar 22, 2022
Albert L. Vigil (Bucky), 65, of Chimayo NM, passed away peacefully at home in the early morning of Tuesday, March 22, 2022.
Albert was preceded in death by his parents Mary and Arturo Vigil of Chimayo, brother Sam Vigil of Chimayo, nieces Lori Vigil of Chimayo, and Yvonne Bustos Calvert of Espanola.
Albert was born July 7, 1956. He was...
Michael Alvarez
Mar 20, 2022
Michael Eli Alvarez was a caring son, husband, father, uncle, brother, and friend. He passed away in his home on March 20, 2022 at the age of 51. He fought a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.
Michael graduated from Alameda High School in Lakewood,...
Natividad Anaya
Mar 20, 2022
Natividad Anaya, December 25, 1939 - March 20, 2022
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 20, 2022 with his family by his side.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Tillie and Jose D. Anaya and in-laws, Christina and Alfredo Rivera. Siblings; Ramona and Bernie Carpenter, Rita and Mariano...
Dave Tennessen
Mar 18, 2022
David M. Tennessen (“Dave”), 68, of Los Alamos, NM passed on unexpectedly, and to the heartbreak of many, on Friday March 18, 2022.
Dave was born to Mary and Robert Tennessen in 1953 in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in Chicago and loved visiting and staying with his grandparents in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Dave loved camping and scouting and he...
Raymond Rodriguez
Mar 18, 2022
Raymond "Santa Fe Ray" Rodriguez
07/16/1939 - 03/18/2022
Ray Rodriguez, a beloved son, husband, brother, father, grandfather and great grandfather
was welcomed home to the kingdom of our Lord and Savior
on March 18, 2022.
Ray Rodriguez born to Enriqueta Marquez was loved by everyone and leaves
behind endless memories.
Ray loved his family more...
Edwina La Grange
Mar 17, 2022
Edwina B LaGrange Age 61, eccentric to the core, with an artistic talent and one who danced to her own tune, passed away unexpectedly March 17th, 2022.
She was a resident of Velarde, Nm. Born in Albuquerque N.M, March 30th, 1960.
She was preceded in death by her Mother Dolores G Garcia, Brother’s Frank and Richard LaGrange and Chris Garcia.
...
Debbie Rodarte
Mar 17, 2022
Debbie A. Rodarte, 55, a life long Taos resident, passed away unexpectedly on March 17th, 2022. She was born to Mary Macias and Arturo Gonzales on August 16th, 1966. Debbie is preceded in death by both of her parents. She is survived by her children Lawrence (Michelle) Padilla, Santiago Mascarenas, and Shaylee. Grandkids: Michael, Laura, and Jordan. Siblings: Charlie Macias,...
