Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
William Cordova
Dec 26, 2021
William Joseph Cordova 56, resident of Rodarte NM went to be with Our Heavenly father in Heaven on December 26, 2021. He was born to the late Abelino Cordova and late Maclovia Cordova-Fresquez (step father Anelmo Fresquez). William is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Tranquilino Cordova Sr and Sofia A. Cordova maternal grandparents Jose Victor Cordova and Eloisa...
Joe Gomez
Dec 26, 2021
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend Joe Leonard (JL) Gomez on December 26, 2021. Leonard was born on March 21, 1956 to Juan D. and Emilia Gomez. Leonard lived all his life in Tierra Amarilla, NM but had recently lived in Chama, NM.
He was preceded in death...
Randy Putt
Dec 26, 2021
Randy Dean Putt passed away on December 26, 2021 at his home in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Randy was a kind,honest, and exceptionally loyal husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed the finer things in life and was quick toshare it with his family and friends. He never met a stranger. And if you had the pleasure of knowing Randy,...
Dorothy "Big Red" Rivera
Dec 26, 2021
Dorothy “Big Red” Rivera, age 71, passed away into the loving arms of Jesus, with her daughter and granddaughter at her side on December 26th. She was a gifted artist, loyal sister, devoted mother and loving grandmother that fully embodied the word generosity. She loved going out with her family and could often be found at one of her favorite...
Edward Lucero
Dec 24, 2021
Edward J. Lucero Sr “Grandpa Bear” age 61, a lifelong resident of Santa Cruz passed away peacefully on Friday, December 24, 2021. Edward served in the military in 1983. He specialized in mechanics, and built Harleys with the A & E Motor Cycles in 1990. Edward was committed to serving his community. He was the Pop Warner youth football president...
Jean Vanderhoof
Dec 24, 2021
Jean Davis Vanderhoof, 83, resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on December 24, 2021 due to Alzheimer’s. She was born on May 14, 1938 in Farmington, NM to Elsie and John Davis. Jean married Mervin Vanderhoof on October 28, 1973 in Denver Colorado.
She is preceded in death by her paternal grandmother; Lillian Pond Davis, paternal grandfather; Royal Davis,...
Gaspar Naranjo
Dec 22, 2021
Gaspar Max Naranjo was born on May 13, 1939 in Llano Quemado, Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico in the home of his maternal grandparents, Maximiano and Celina Graham Romero, to Gaspar O. and Vivian Romero Naranjo. His paternal grandparents were Reyes and Maria Encarnacion Naranjo, of Chimayo.
He died on December 22, 2021 in Santa Fe, New Mexico at the...
Evalene Flannery
Dec 22, 2021
Evalene (Evalena) Johnston Leigon 7-26-1936 to 12-22-2021. Evalena, a well-known artist, passed away peacefully in her Taos home after an extended illness. She was born in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, the fifth daughter of Paul W. and Irene Johnston. Evalena attended Tucumcari, NM public schools, graduating in 1954. Her love of art took her to Chicago where she studied art...
Marcial Romero
Dec 22, 2021
Marcial E. Romero, 58, passed away on December 22, 2021. He was born on July 3, 1963 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Ascencio Jr. and Amable Romero.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Ascencio Jr. and Amable Romero, brothers; Marcial and Marcos Romero.
He is survived by his sons; Marcial Jr. Romero (Brandy), Joseph (Danae) Romero, Angel...
Gerardo Sanchez
Dec 22, 2021
Gerardo Sanchez, age 52, was born November 10, 1969, and passed away December 22, 2021. Gerardo was born in French Camp, California to Merced Sanchez, his father, and Luzmila, his mother. Gerardo became a resident of Espanola, NM. He was an Electrical Engineer for the Los Alamos Laboratory.
A public viewing will take place on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at...
Nicholas Chacon
Dec 22, 2021
Nicholas chacon beloved son and brother, age 32, a resident of Fairview New Mexico, passed away on Wednesday December 22, 2021 due to a long illness. He is preceded in death by his father Lawrence A. Maestas, grandmother Cora Chacon whom he adored and missed greatly, grandparents Avenicio and Adelina Maestas and great grandparents Teofila and Jose Martinez, great grandparents...
Jacqueline Perez
Dec 21, 2021
Our beloved Jacqueline “Jackie” Suzanne Perez was born October 11th, 1979 in Santa Fe,New Mexico and was unexpectedly called home from this life on earth December 21st, 2021.Jacqueline had a radiant personality that lit up every room she walked into. She was always so full of life and joy, looking for the best in any situation. Her beautiful smile and...
David Soveranez
Dec 21, 2021
David Alfonso Soveranez, 76, was born on July 2, 1945 to Abelino and Alicia Soveranez in Cañones, NM. David retired from the City of Santa Fe in 2015, he also worked for St. Vincent’s Hospital for 17 years. David was a sports icon throughout the State of New Mexico. He was a High School football and basketball official for at...
Esmiria Montoya
Dec 20, 2021
Esmiria May Montoya - 99 Passed away on December 20th, 2021 peacefully in Colorado Springs, CO. She was formerly from Questa, NM. She was born on October 5th, 1922 to Victor Cisneros & Catalina Bailon. She is preceded in death by her husband Eulogio Montoya, her infant daughter Helen and sons Richard, Ernest, Leroy, & Rudy Montoya and grandsons Julian...
Marian Kirkbride
Dec 20, 2021
Kirkbride, Marian - Passed peacefully, at Santa Fe, NM, on Monday, December 20, 2021 after a long illness at the age of 94. She was the daughter of Capt. Allan Richard Rafuse and Ruth Marguerite King of Port Hastings, NS, and was raised in Mille Roches and Cornwall, ON. Wife of the late Bradley Currey, and John Kirkbride. Mother of...
Deacon Juan Rodriguez
Dec 19, 2021
Deacon Juan Miguel Rodriguez, age 91, died peacefully at home on December 19, 2021. Our dear Juan was born on May 15, 1930 in Santa Fe, NM to Isabelita and Juan Rodriguez y Moya. He married the love of his life, Marie Pacheco, on December 26, 1959 in Maxwell, NM. On July 27, 1976, in Maxwell, NM, Juan was ordained...
Dolores Marquez Bily
Dec 18, 2021
Dolores Marquez Bily age 66 went with our Lord on December 18, 2021. Dolores was born on October 3, 1955 to Pasqual and Francisca Marquez. Dolores was raised and graduated from High School in Moriarity, NM until she moved to Santa Fe New Mexico.
Dolores is survived by the love of her life of 31 years, Mike Montoya, daughter Jeanine...
Kerry Melton
Dec 16, 2021
Kerry Melton passed away on December 16, 2021. Kerry was born in Chicago , Ill on December 28, 1957. She is preceded in death by her parents Sara & Mark Melton, her dogs Dana, Brujita, and Tink. She is survived by her sisters Gale Walker Melton (Erik) of San Francisco, CA and Mara Melton of Las Vegas, NM, her nephews...
Frances "Irene" Fernandez
Dec 16, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Frances “Irene” Fernandez announces her passing on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the age of 71. Irene will be lovingly remembered and cherished by her children Isaac and Padra, Juan and Anita. Loved and survived by her sisters and brothers, Evangeline “Vangie”, John, Kathy, Janeiro “Mike”, Anita, Florez siblings, many nieces...
Victoria Bauer
Dec 16, 2021
Victoria Bauer, known for her lively spirit and love of life, passed away from natural causes on December 16, 2021, at the age of 98. Born in Vallecitos, New Mexico in 1923, Victoria was raised by her beloved grandmother, Juana Maria De Herrera Chavez, and grandfather, Manuel Ysae Chavez, owner of a general store. Her grandmother died in 1936, and...
