Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Gloria Rivera
Jan 31, 2022
Gloria M. Rivera peacefully graduated to be with her Lord and Savior on January 31, 2022, as her daughters held her hands. She was surrounded by her son, grandchildren, great grandchildren in the days prior to her passing.
She was born on February 6, 1929 in Colmor NM. Our mom’s favorite job was working at Camp Pendleton, right outside...
Tranquilino Cordova Jr.
Jan 30, 2022
Tranquilino Cordova Jr. from Chamisal, NM. passed away on January 30, 2022 in a Santa Fe hospital. He was born on January 17, 1938 in Llano, NM.
Tranquilino loved the mountains, and his passion was hunting and fishing. His grandchildren remember him to love Western movies and John Wayne; he also made the best Rainbow Trout after a long day...
Thomas Clokey
Jan 30, 2022
THOMAS CLOKEY 82, passed away at home surrounded by his family. He was born August 5th, 1939 to Robert G. & Jessie Clokey (Maes), in Santa Fe New Mexico. Thomas joins all the loved ones that have gone before him with a whole body and clear mind. He was restored to health on January 30, 2022.
Thomas is survived...
Rick Lohmann
Jan 29, 2022
Rick Lohmann
Born 1955 Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Died 2022 Santa Fe, New Mexico from prostate cancer
Beloved violin teacher, musician, brother, uncle, friend
Rick Lohmann grew up in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, where he loved school, reading, and classical music. His father Larry Lohmann was a reporter at the Milwaukee Journal; his mother Virginia Petty Lohmann was first a reporter,...
Antonio (Leo) Vigil
Jan 28, 2022
Leo of Bloomfield, NM, formerly of Santa Fe, entered into eternal life on Friday, January 28, 2022. He was born to Jose Elfido Vigil and Marina Martinez on March 23, 1923 in Espanola, NM, and was raised in Velarde, NM. He graduated from Espanola High School and attended college, then was drafted into the United States Army. He served overseas...
Luis Montoya
Jan 28, 2022
Luis Montoya, 78, Died January 28, 2022 ~ Born November 3, 1943
He was born in Madrid, New Mexico to Florentino and Hortencia Montoya.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister in law; Viola Montoya, brother in laws; Carmelo Arocho, Leo Martinez, Albert Montoya (Monty) and nephew; Ronnie Montoya.
He is survived by brothers; Peter Montoya, Orlando (Cordilia),...
Carmen Posa
Jan 27, 2022
Carmen Posa, 79, passed away peacefully at home on January 27, 2022, in Rio Rancho, NM.
Carmen was born January 27, 1943 in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. She met her husband Antonio in May of 1962 while she was on vacation after graduating from Loretto Academy in Santa Fe, the two were married 3 months later on August 17th, and...
Marissa "Riss" Mares
Jan 27, 2022
Marissa M. Mares, 28 of Taos, NM became one of our heavenly angels on January 27, 2022. Marissa is preceded in death by her father, George Mares. She is survived by her grandparents, Danny and Lorraine Ruiz, mother, Lupita Garcia, brothers, Kevin Mares, Lance Ruiz, Daniel Ruiz (Carmen), and Eugene Ruiz, sister, Kimberley Mares, nephews, Sebastian and Joaquin Ruiz, nieces,...
Tommy Romero
Jan 26, 2022
Thomas Orlando Romero Jr.,1942-2022, passed away on January 26, 2022. He was born on April 15, 1942 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Guadalupe Valdez Romero of Nambe, NM and Thomas Romero Ⅰ of Dixon, NM.
He is preceded in death by his Parents: Guadalupe Romero of Nambe and Thomas Romero Ⅰ of Dixon, NM; his Abuelitos: Anita Valdez,...
Julia Montoya
Jan 25, 2022
Julia (Julie) Montoya left this world to be with our Lord in the early hours of January 25, 2022. Her warm smile and caring personality will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Julie was born in Cleveland, New Mexico on July 25, 1935, she was born the third of four children. She was a wonderful mother, sister, sister-in-law,...
Cosme Chavez
Jan 25, 2022
Cosme M. Chavez, 68, passed away on January 25, 2022 in Santa Fe, NM. His parents are Juana Chavez and Francisco Chavez. He married Rita Chavez, the love of his life.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Juana Chavez and Francisco Chavez, sister Virginia Chavez; brothers; Ramon, Andres, Paz, Manuel and his twin brother Damian Chavez.
He is...
Pauline Apodaca
Jan 25, 2022
Pauline Apodaca, a resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away peacefully with her son at her side on January 25, 2022, at the age of 76. She is proceeded in death by her second husband John Apodaca; father, John Catanach; mother, Eduvigen (Griego) Catanach; her son Matthew Valdez; and step-grandson Isaiah Apodaca.
Pauline was born October 30, 1945, in Tesuque,...
Jose Sanchez
Jan 25, 2022
May 18, 1930 – January 25, 2022
Jose Paul Sanchez passed away peacefully January 25, 2022 on the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, in Santa Fe.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Joe G. Sanchez (Bernie), Avelino Sanchez Jr. (Mary Frances), Ramon N. Sanchez (Connie), and Juan B.J. Sanchez; sisters: Lucretia Vialpando (Robert), Agnes Palmer...
Leroy Vigil
Jan 24, 2022
Leroy L. Vigil passed away on January 24, 2022. Leroy was born in Santa Fe, NM on August 22, 1943. He graduated from Santa Fe High School, joined the US Navy and was a Vietnam Veteran, being stationed at North Island Naval Station and serving aboard the Aircraft Carrier, USS Bonnehomme Richard. He was awarded the "Armed Forces Expeditionary Service",...
Larry Goldman
Jan 24, 2022
Larry A. Goldman, age 75 of Santa Fe, NM passed away Jan. 24, 2022. Larry was born in New York City on Nov. 6, 1946 to Robert Goldman and his wife Sophie Weiss Goldman.
Larry was a true and lifelong New Yorker until just a few years ago. He graduated from The High School of Art and Design, graduated...
Judith Nowers
Jan 24, 2022
Judith was welcomed home with Jesus on Monday January 24, 2022. She was surrounded by her husband, son, and daughter who held her hands as she passed peacefully from this Earth to the next. Judith was a woman with an extraordinary stride for excellence. She prayed for God’s righteousness on this Earth and for His people. She treasured a warm...
Jose Gallegos
Jan 24, 2022
Jose A. (Apolinar) Gallegos 1931-2022,
There is an appointed time for everything under the heavens. The past several years had been the appointed time for our family to care for daddy, protecting him, nurturing him and tending to his every need.
On January 24th was his appointed time to return to his creator. After receiving the Sacraments, he peacefully surrendered...
Nikolajs Mezins
Jan 24, 2022
Nikolajs Mezins passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, at the age of 85 from heart failure after battling cancer for 2.5 years.
He is survived by his daughter Joanne Baca, son-in-law Martin Baca, and long-time friend and ex-wife Patricia Elliott with whom he traveled much of the world.
Nick was born in Riga, Latvia on Feb 11,...
Brieanna Lovato
Jan 23, 2022
Brieanna Lovato 38, a resident of Espanola, NM passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 23rd, 2022. Brieanna was born on September 28th, 1983 in Phoniex, AZ. Brieanna is proceeded in death by her Grandparents, Helen and Roger Dunsdon. Brieanna is survived by her husband Victor Lovato, of 11 years together. Her children, which she loved with all her heart, Fernando...
Juan Gonzales
Jan 23, 2022
Juan Estevan Gonzales, 96, of Vadito passed away on January 23, 2022. He was a craftsman, rock layer, carpenter and farmer. He was loved by everyone that met him. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Maria Lupita Gonzales, son, Johnny Gonzales, granddaughter, Christina Gonzales, parents, Rubel and Evangelina Gonzales, brothers, Manuel Gonzales (Esther), Gabriel Gonzales, Roberto Gonzales...
