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

Nov 23, 2021

Dale Mondragon left us entirely too soon on the evening of November, 23, 2021, after battling a long illness.   He was born to Frank Mondragon and Ida Mae (Romero) on August 5, 1951, in Denver, Colorado. He was the youngest of four boys.  Dale graduated from Lincoln High School.  Following graduation he served his country as a proud Marine during...

Nov 23, 2021

Billy Gutierrez, 66, a resident of Albuquerque and Petaca, NM passed away on November 23, 2021.

Billy was a great musician and loved to play his guitar. 

Billy is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Claudina Gutierrez, brothers Arkin and Lorenzo Gutierrez, and sister Pauline Gutierrez.

Billy is survived by his sister Patricia Lopez (Felix) of El...

Nov 23, 2021

Rodolfo A. Sanchez, 98, a resident from Rodarte, NM, passed away peacefully from a short illness surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 23, 2021.    He was a loving, respected and caring husband, father, grandfather, relative and friend to so many.  He was an Army World War II Veteran and was very proud of it.  In 1942, he met and...

Nov 22, 2021

Justin “Bobo” Martinez

May 12, 1988 – November 22, 2021

Withth deepest sorrow, we announce our precious Justin "Bobo" Martinez, 33 of Pecos, NM, was called home to be with our Lord on Monday, November 22, 2021, after an unforeseen injury. Justin passed away in Albuquerque, NM at Presbyterian hospital surrounded by his loving family and friends. Justin was born...

Nov 21, 2021

Allen Henry Medendorp, age 78, lost his fight with pancreatic cancer in the early morning of November, 21, 2021 in Los Alamos, NM.  He was born April 16, 1943 to Henry and Annette Medendorp in Grand Haven, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his wife of 54 years, Mary Medendorp. They were married on June...

Nov 21, 2021

 Lorenzo Mario Gurule, 39, passed away on November 21, 2021. He was born on December 30, 1981 in Guam, Agana Heights to Josephine and Larry Gurule

He is preceded in death by his grandfathers; Anthony Gentapanan and Juan Gurule, grandmothers; Josephine Gentapanan and Jennie Gurule.

He is survived by his parents; Larry and Josephine Gurule, sisters; Stephanie Pimentel (Edward), Stacy...

Nov 21, 2021

Paul C. Jaramillo, age 76, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on November 21, 2021.  He worked at E&F Auto and Carquest for many years and then Zeke’s Auto for a few years. He volunteered for the Hondo-Seco Volunteer Fire & Rescue Dept. for 47 years. He is preceded in death by his son, Don Jaramillo, parents, Nazario and Fininia Jaramillo...

Nov 20, 2021

Chuck Forest, July 3, 1938 - Nov 20, 2021 Charles Andrew Forest ( Chuck ) had a unique physical presence, a very memorable personality and a distinctive jolly laugh. He died suddenly of a heart attack in Santa Fe at the age of 83 years. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00, Saturday, July 9, 2022, at the...

Nov 20, 2021

Mercedes Perea, 96, passed away on November 20, 2021. She was born on September 24, 1925 in Rowe NM to Guadalupe and Apolonio Archuleta. She married Joe Perea.

She is preceded in death by her husband; Joe Perea, father; Apolonio Archuleta, mother; Guadalupe Archuleta, sisters Gertrude Padillia, Delfinia Maestas (Simon), Grace Flores (Mike), brother Melisandro Encinias(Monica), granddaughter Lupe Ashford, son...

Nov 20, 2021

Thomas (Tom) Patrick Wangler was born August 2, 1937 in Bay City, Michigan to Frank and Florence Wangler.

He earned his B.S. degree in physics in 1958 from Michigan State University, followed by a Ph.D. in physics in 1964 from the University of Wisconsin.

Tom started his professional research career in high energy physics at the Argonne National Laboratory in...

Nov 20, 2021

Guadalupe Maria Lara, 62, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on November 20th, 2021, just shy two days of her birthday.  She is preceded in death by her parents Luis & Dolores Reyes, her husband Salomon F. Lara, and her son Estevan Lara.  She is survived by her son Luis & wife Cecil Lara of Gilbert, AZ, Mauro & wife Amanda...

Nov 20, 2021

Aurora Coca, 90, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on November 20th, 2021 in Santa Fe, NM after a short illness.  She was born to the late Jacobo and Cora Baca, on November 19th, 1931 in Ranchos de Taos, NM.

She is survived by husband Baldamar Coca, of 67 years, Sisters; Maggie and Corrine, brothers; Max and...

Nov 19, 2021

Maria Lupe Martinez Age 84 passed away November 19, 2021. She was born on November 18, 1937 to Juan and Genoveva Martinez in Chimayo, New Mexico.

Lupe is preceded in Death by her parents Juan S. and Genoveva Martinez, daughter Debbie Lopez and sons Ralph and Robert Lopez, brother Phil Martinez.

Lupe is survived by her grand-daughters Shannon Lopez of...

Nov 19, 2021

Arnold Freduss Walter

July 23, 1931 – November 19, 2021

Arnold Freduss Walter, a longtime resident of Los Alamos, passed on Friday November 19, 2021 with family members at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Nellie and Esmond Walter, and by his sister Evelyn Shoop.

Arnold was born on July 23, 1931 in Lead, South Dakota....

Nov 18, 2021

Your wings were ready but our hearts were not. In our hearts you will be forever and always. 

Lorie Encinias,52 of Santa Fe, NM passed away on November 18, 2021. She was born and raised in Santa Fe, NM, graduated from Santa Fe High school and received an associates degree from The College of Santa Fe. 

Lorie was...

Nov 18, 2021

FRED-IVO B. BACA, Native Santa Fean and local business owner of B & G Automotive, passed away peacefully on Thursday November 18th, at 10:16pm at Presbyterian Hospital. Fred shared a beautiful life and raised three children, Fred-Ivo, Jeremy, and Cassandra with Mona Bradford-Baca. He was the son of the late Benjamin Baca Sr. He is survived by his mother Deluvine...

Nov 18, 2021

Nov 18, 2021

Thursday, November 18, 2021 unfolded as a glorious day, crisp clean air with mystical light in Taos. Anita peacefully left for her eternal home surrounded by her loving family. She gave all she had to fight a very rare disease, Progressive SupraNuclear Palsy.  It was her strong willingness to continue her fight that gave rise to the messages she would...

Nov 17, 2021

Marion Lee passed away peacefully November 17th, 2021 in Rio Rancho, NM at the Casa Contenta Assisted Living Home.

Born on October 31, 1934 in Lakeview, Oregon he was 87 years of age.  He is survived by his daughter Desaree Carole Payne (Jimenez), her husband Del and two grandchildren Cassidy and Mariah Jimenez, nephews Tap, Rocky, Frank Payne and Al...

Nov 16, 2021

Arturo "Art" Salazar was born unto Bernadette and Federico Salazar on December 23, 1931. It was on the 16th day November 2021 that Arturo rejoined his heavenly father and was reunited with his parents. Arturo lived a full life and grew a large family, hand raising many of his grandchildren first-hand. Arturo was an Army Air Core and U.S. Navy...