Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico

Dec 16, 2021

Emma E. Tafoya, age 90 of Talpa passed away on December 16, 2021 just 4 days after her 90th birthday. She is preceded in death by her daughters, Rachel Ruddy and Zandra Velarde, son in law, Trinidad Velarde, her parents, Alberto and Felicitas Tafoya, brothers, Max and Leo Tafoya, sisters, Prescilla Esch and Susanita Tafoya. She is survived by her...

Dec 15, 2021

Leroy Quintana, 69, passed away at his home on December 15, 2021. He was born on June 5, 1952 in Rowe, New Mexico to Higinio and Tomacita Quintana.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Higinio and Tomacita Quintana, brothers; Dickie and Chris Quintana, sisters; Agnes Valencia and Doris Quintana.

He is survived by his wife; Sandra Quintana, daughter;...

Dec 15, 2021

Lucinda “Lucy” Rebecca Stallings, born October 3, 1932, passed away on December 15, 2021, at the age of 89.  She was born in Bingham Canyon, Utah and was raised in Santa Fe, NM. In 1950, she met and married the “Love of Her Life”, James E. Stallings. They would call Los Alamos “Home” for the next 71 years. They celebrated...

Dec 15, 2021

LeRoy Thomas (also known as Flip or Fichas) Phillippi, of Tres Piedras, New Mexico, passed away on December 15, 2021, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 90. LeRoy was born Kenneth Leroy Phillippi on November 26, 1931, in his grandparents’ home in Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico, to Keith Phillippi and Maria Cleotilde Prandi y Rael. As he was...

Dec 14, 2021

Belinda Carol Weldon Fairchild peacefully made her journey to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on December 14, 2021. Belinda is survived by her husband Les Fairchild, Sr. of Medanales, New Mexico, her daughter Lori Drab and husband Steve of Castle Rock, Colorado, her son Lester Fairchild, Jr. and wife Bobbie of Galveston, Texas. Belinda is also survived...

Dec 14, 2021

Ryan Ell Doughman was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 2, 1966, to Connie and Robin Doughman. He died in Lamy, New Mexico on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. His father preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter Rhiannon Miquela Doughman, his mother Connie Doughman, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Known affectionately as Manx Harbormaster by those...

Dec 12, 2021

Jose Dolores Anaya, known to many as Joe D. Anaya, our patriarch, age 96 passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 12, 2021. His legacy includes his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was born in Galisteo, NM. He experienced many hardships in his youth and was unable to complete school...

Dec 11, 2021

Dec 11, 2021

Robert Eric Quintana, 36, passed away suddenly December 11, 2021. He was born to Robert Quintana and Margaret Griego. He is proceeded in death by his paternal grandparents, maternal grandparents, cousins Louie Lopez, Rey Garcia, and Sheryl Mae Gonzales, and his special friends Ernestine Romero and Clay Holizinger.

He is survived by his father Robert Quintana (Gloria), mother Margaret Griego,...

Dec 10, 2021

Walter “Wally” Eric Romero passed away peacefully at his home during the early morning hours of December 10, 2021 with his loving and caring sister Emma Jean at his side. Wally was 60 years old and would have celebrated his 61st birthday on January 11, 2022. 

Wally, as many knew him, was born January 11, 1961 in Embudo, New...

Dec 10, 2021

Joseph Amador Trujillo, our patriarch, age 97, peacefully passed away at his home, in his bed, surrounded by his children on Friday, December 10, 2021. Joe leaves a legacy that includes five children, fifteen grandchildren, twenty-seven great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. He truly was responsible for building and establishing a family dynasty.

“Macho” was born May 06, 1924 in Moses,...

Dec 9, 2021

Al Unser, New Mexico and Albuquerque’s native son, passed peacefully at his ranch in Chama, NM on December 9, with this wife by his side.  His valiant 17-year battle with cancer had ended his incredible life.  Born May 29, 1939 to Jerry and Mary Craven Unser, Al was the youngest of 4 boys seemingly destined to make their marks in...

Dec 9, 2021

Robert (Bob) Sanchez, 64, resident of Lamy, New Mexico, passed away on December 09, 2021 due to  lengthy medical conditions. He was born on October 14, 1957 in Santa Fe, NM to Frutosa & Antonio Sanchez. He married Mary Jo Sanchez in Santa Fe, NM on July 02, 1977.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Frutosa and Antonio...

Dec 9, 2021

Michael Varela, 56 passed away suddenly on December 9, 2021. He was born on June 9, 1965 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Mike and Frances Varela.

He is survived by his parents; Mike and Frances Varela, daughters; Jamie and Valerie Varela, Lois Varela, brother; Darrell Varela (Priscilla), sisters; Darelene and Mattie Varela, nieces; Chrystal Wright (Jr), Maddison and Aubrey...

Dec 9, 2021

Robert Manuel Roybal (78) of Nambe NM went to his rest peacefully on December 9, 2021.

Robert was born on May 22, 1943, the second of nine children of Pablo and Ruby Roybal, and was raised on the Rancho Las Lagunas dairy farm in Nambe, NM. Robert and his siblings were an integral part of running the family farm which...

Dec 9, 2021

Herbert Melvin Martinez, 76, of Santa Clara Pueblo died Thursday December 9, 2021.

Mr. Martinez was a graduate of Espanola High School and went on to attend The University of Colorado Architecture Program in Denver, CO. He served as a Sergeant in the US Army during the Vietnam era. He worked as an architect for Kenneth Clark and assoc. (Santa...

Dec 8, 2021

Iris Hideko Kobayashi Fresquez Born Nov 8, 1925 was lifted from this life early morning on Dec 8, 2021.  She was an extraordinarily kind and compassionate woman with a delightful sense of humor, and the ability to say things to make those around her laugh and smile, even up to the day before she died. She never failed to thank...

Dec 8, 2021

Everett “Andy” AndersonJuly 03, 1937-December 8, 2021

Everett “Andy” Allen Anderson, of Santa Fe passed away on December 8, 2021 at the age of 84. A true extrovert, he was happiest when surrounded by and in service of others. “Sempre Famiglia”, Family Forever, a phrase that he loved, expresses his devotion to Rosalie, his wife of 52 years, daughter Amy...

Dec 8, 2021

Luis Roberto Caraveo Murillo, 30, passed away on December 08, 2021. He was born on January 04, 1991 to Ernestina and Luis Caraveo.

He is survived by his mother; Ernestina Caraveo, father; Luis Caraveo, brother; Lorenzo Caraveo, sister; Carla Caraveo, uncle; Jaime Murillo.

Thank you to everyone that helped him along the way, to who guided him and gave him...

Dec 7, 2021

Samuel J. Martinez (Sam) age 57, a resident of Hernandez returned to his heavenly father on December 7, 2021. He was born on July 3rd, 1964 to his parents Samuel and Felis Martinez.

Sam was a loving son, father, brother, uncle, companion and friend. Sam was employed at Hacienda Home Centers for 22 yrs before retiring. He loved spending time...