Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Floraida "Flora" Sanchez
Feb 13, 2022
Flora Sanchez, age 93, a resident of Cerro passed away on February 13, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband Lucas, her son Bobby, brothers, Lee and Don Espinosa, sisters, Jessie Salazar and Maria Torres as well as in-laws and spouses of the very large Sanchez family from the Cerro/Questa area. She is...
Dolores Roybal
Feb 12, 2022
Dolores N. Roybal, 77, of Chamisal passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2022. Dolores enjoyed cooking for her family and friends, she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was known in the community as a long time employee at McDonald’s in Taos. She loved crocheting and enjoyed going to the casino. She is preceded in death by...
Ruth Silbert
Feb 12, 2022
Ruth Silbert of Los Alamos passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on February 12, 2022. Ruth was born and raised in Detroit. While growing up, her summers were spent at farms and lakes in Michigan with extended family. Ruth attended Alma College and graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Math and many life-long friends. While continuing her studies...
Becky Herrera
Feb 12, 2022
Becky P. Herrera, 64, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on February 12, 2022. She loved cooking, baking and was a cake decorator. She was a dedicated mother and caregiver to her youngest daughter, Veronica. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Veronica Herrera, parents, Arturo and Helen Barela, mother in law, Delfina Herrera, sister, Barbara Atencio. She is...
Eva Kurtz
Feb 12, 2022
Eva Maryol Kurtz
August 13, 1940 - February 12, 2022
Our beloved Eva passed away peacefully on February 12, 2022 after a lengthy battle with Lewy Body dementia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tony Maryol and Sophia Aleck, her beloved son Kirk Lucero, brother James Maryol, and sister Toni Maryol.
Eva is survived by her son Nicholas...
Walter Gonzales
Feb 11, 2022
Walter M. Gonzales passed away peacefully on February 11, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Walter was born on September 15, 1953 to Medardo and Frances Gonzales. He was a loving father, and an over protective grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, hunting and was a hardworking man. Walter loved his grandchildren to no end.
He was...
Stephanie Martinez
Feb 11, 2022
Stephanie Martinez, age 31, passed away unexpectedly & peacefully on February 11, 2022 at her residence in Santa Fe, NM. Born at Espanola Presbyterian Hospital in Espanola, NM on December 22, 1990 to her loving parents Genevive & Leroy Martinez. Stephanie was engaged to The Love of her life Jeramy Valdez.
Preceded in death by:
Father, Leroy Martinez, Grandparents,...
Virginia Garcia
Feb 10, 2022
Virginia A. Garcia, 61, resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on February 10, 2022 due to natural causes. She was born on May 05, 1960 in Bernalillo, NM to Ella Peterson and Peter Begay. She married Jorge Garcia on August 25, 1986 in Santa Fe, NM.
She is preceded in death by her mother; Ella Peterson, father; Peter Begay...
Nancy Maltrud
Feb 8, 2022
Our beloved bright spirit, Nancy Maltrud, passed on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. She was at home, surrounded and lifted up by her loving family while in hospice care soon after a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
Affectionately known as “Nan,” she was born in Germantown, PA, and grew up in Merchantville, NJ, and Baltimore, MD. She was the daughter of...
Dora Cordova
Feb 7, 2022
Dora Cordova, passed away on February 6, 2022. She was born on September 27, 1941 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Mary and Guadalupe Silva.
She is preceded in death by her husband; Modesto Cordova, parents; Mary and Guadalupe Silva, and brother; Ramon Silva.
She is survived by her daughters; Patsi Cordova, GG Lopez, and Teresa Leyba, son; Jose...
Ivan Friday
Feb 7, 2022
Ivan Joseph Friday, age 83 of Santa Fe, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness on Monday February 7th, 2022. He was born to the late Robert Friday and Frances Aranda on February 4th ,1939 in Cerrillos NM. Ivan was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Friday and Frances Aranda and his sons Isaac...
Rebecca Watkins
Feb 6, 2022
Rebecca “Becca” Robyn Watkins, 40, passed away on February 6, 2022.
Rebecca called Los Alamos New Mexico home for 35 years. She was born on May 3rd, 1981 in Hayward California to Robert Judd and Lynda Judd and was the youngest of 5. Becca was married to Jon Watkins December 31st 2002 in White Rock, New Mexico and is a...
Laura Hanrahan
Feb 6, 2022
Laura was a beautiful soul, anyone that knew her would agree. Life is not easy but besides the pain and hurt you always seem to have a smile on your face, A smile that would light up the room. You cared so much about others that you always put yourself last, it’s with much hurt to bear the news that...
Georgina Casias
Feb 6, 2022
Georgina Casias was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on February 6, 2022 at her home in Taos New Mexico. She was born on June 29, 1960, and raised by Louise Trujillo and Nelson Washburn. Georgina loved spending time with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her mother Louise,...
Maria Bennett
Feb 6, 2022
Maria Isabel Montoya Bennett passed away February 6, 2022. She died peacefully in her home and in the company of her family. Isabel was very religious and would pray daily for those in need. She fought courageously with her illness, never complained, and was more concerned about others.
Isabel is preceded in death by her parents, Ramon Montoya, Rose Montoya...
Evelyn Garduno
Feb 5, 2022
Evelyn Garduno 72, passed away on February 5, 2022, peacefully with her family by her side. She was born in San Juan Pueblo, June 17, 1949. She was raised in Espanola, NM and later made her home in Nambe, NM where she is preceded in death by her beloved husband Leonard Garduno; mother Amanda Naranjo, great-grandson Zachariah Sanchez, brother-in-law Guillermo...
Julieann D'Angelico
Feb 5, 2022
JulieAnn D’Angelico, 58, resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on February 05, 2022 due to unknown causes. She was born on December 08, 1963 in Santa Fe, NM to JoAnn Urban and Joseph E. Lockhart. She married Pasco D’Angelico in Santa Fe, NM.
She is preceded in death by her father; Joseph Eugene Lockhart, step father; Ignacio Urban, sister;...
Sara Messmer
Feb 5, 2022
Sara Joan Messmer, age 91, passed away February 5, 2022, in her home in Santa Fe, NM. She was married to Walter W. Messmer for 64 years, who proceeded her in death on February 29, 2020.
She survived by their only child, Carla Messmer Peltier.
Julian Garcia
Feb 5, 2022
Julian Garcia, 36, of Ohkay Owingeh and Picuris Pueblo passed away unexpectedly on February 5, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father Ross Garcia Sr., brother Ross Garcia Jr., and grandmother Nancy Salazar Nailor.
Mr. Garcia worked for many years at the Ohkay Owingeh Housing Authority and was recently employed at the Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs. Mr. Garcia...
Jose "Pres" Carrillo
Feb 5, 2022
José Preciliano Carrillo Sr. (“Pres”) peacefully passed away at the age of 85 surrounded by his loving family on February 5, 2022, at his residence in Chama, NM. He was born on November 12, 1936, in Monero, NM and moved to Durango, CO in 1942, attending Sacred Heart Catholic School through the 8th grade and Durango High School through the...
