Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Luther Trujillo
Feb 26, 2022
Luther Trujillo, 71, of Llano Quemado passed away on February 26th, 2022 with his wife and daughter by his side. He is loved by many and will be remembered as an amazing grandfather, father, husband, uncle, brother, son, and friend. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Claudette Trujillo, mother, Mercedes Trujillo, father, Alejandro Trujillo, brothers, Horacio Trujillo and...
Derek Romero
Feb 26, 2022
Derek R. Romero was called home by our Lord February 26, 2022. Derek was born December 13, 1988, Santa Fe, NM. Derek attended Santa Fe Public Schools and as a youngster participated in little-league, wrestling and football. As a teenager he excelled on the basketball court. He really enjoyed participating and traveling out of town to AAU basketball tournaments.
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Lawrence Ferns Jr.
Feb 24, 2022
Following a lengthy battle with cancer, Lawrence “Larry” J. Ferns, Jr. passed away on Feb 24, 2022, at the age of 75, with the love of his family surrounding him.
Larry was born in Roswell, NM in 1946, to Lawrence Sr. and Mary Virginia Ferns. After graduating from Roswell High School in 1965, he received a BS in Civil Engineering...
John Teutsch
Feb 24, 2022
“...And think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched... for nothing loved is ever lost and he was loved so much.”
Excerpt from Cowboy Prayer
“His Journey’s Just Begun”
By Ellen Brennerman
John Gillis Teutsch was born January 24, 1949 at St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe, first child of Stanley and Betty Teutsch of Tesuque....
Daniel Gurule
Feb 24, 2022
Daniel A. Gurule, 75, of La Cienega, NM, passed away peacefully in his home on February 24, 2022.
He was a Vietnam Veteran who proudly served in the U.S Army and was honorably discharged after six years of service. He loved watching the Gameshow Network, watching sports of all kinds, cheering for the Dallas Cowboys and going to the casino.
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Toni Quintana
Feb 23, 2022
Toni Quintana, 97, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 surrounded by family and friends. She owned the Club Tropicana, a family business, for several years.
Toni is preceded in death by her parents, Juan Andres and Elvira Quintana, her brothers Jose L, Ray and Eloy Quintana, her sisters Mary Martinez, Marquez, Matilda Quintana and Audree...
Cecilia Gallegos
Feb 23, 2022
Cecilia Gallegos, 78, a resident of Ranchos de Taos passed away on February 23, 2022, surrounded by her daughters. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pablo and Dora Gallegos, brothers, Pablo Vigil and Alex Gallegos, sister, Maria Gallegos. She is survived by her daughters, Dora (Rudy) Gallegos and Venita (Nino) Gallegos, her special little love, Amanda Rivera-Guynn, grandsons,...
Patricia Valdez
Feb 22, 2022
Vadlez – PATRICIA JO Age 71, lifelong resident of Santa Fe, passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2022. She was born on July 27, 1950 to her parents Raymond and Eleanor Rogers.
Patti worked throughout her life in the Healthcare Industry, and her second job at Home Depot for over 20 years. She was a huge animal lover and volunteered...
Joyellen Haddaway
Feb 21, 2022
Kay Watson Haddaway was born March 10, 1948, in Fort Worth, Texas, and died in Santa Fe on Feb. 21, 2022. Her academic and career accomplishments were many but what she was most proud of was being a ferocious advocate for those whom society ignored or mistreated. As she often stated: “I believe in the gospel of showing up.”
One...
Donald Mattox
Feb 21, 2022
Donald Moss Mattox was born in Richmond, Kentucky on December 27, 1932. He passed away at home in Santa Fe, New Mexico on February 21, 2022 at the age of 89. He was preceded in death by his parents Melvin Eugene and Mary Lou Mattox, and his brother Alfred Eugene Mattox. He is survived by his loving wife and partner...
Geraldine George
Feb 21, 2022
Geraldine George 82, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born on July 30, 1939 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Jimmy and Rosina Escudero. She was raised in Santa Fe and made her home there. She was preceded in death by her parents Jimmy and Rosina Escudero, her siblings, Becky Archuleta,...
Larry Kimmel
Feb 21, 2022
Larry Dean Kimmel passed away at home in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico on February 21, 2022. He was surrounded by his family and friends who had been with him for 3 weeks. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vera Mae and Joseph Ray Kimmel, and his only sister, Kathleen Kimmel Drake. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on...
Leo Moya
Feb 20, 2022
Our loving Lord Jesus called our beloved brother, uncle, and friend home on Sunday, February 20, 2022.
As the sun set, Leopoldo Felix Moya “Leo” took his final soft breath after 92 years of giving love and inspiration to his family.
Leo is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Concepcion Moya and Andrea Griego Moya; Brothers, Carlos B. Moya,...
Ann Anthony
Feb 20, 2022
Ann Anthony, age 91, made her peaceful transition on February 20 in Santa Fe. She was born in Evanston, Illinois and grew up in Pelham, NY. While in high school, she traveled to and fell in love with France, returning many times during her life. As a young mother of two sons, Tom and Rick, Ann helped desegregate schools in...
Anne Rockwood
Feb 18, 2022
Anne was born on August 31, 1929 in North Plainfield, New Jersey to Sophie and Laser David Frankel. She was the youngest of 5 children, a surprise born 13 years after her 4 siblings. Her mother was an invalid, so she was essentially raised by her siblings.
She received her BA in 1951 from Hood College and her occupational therapy...
Maria Gonzales
Feb 18, 2022
Maria Gloria Gonzales, 75 of La Villita was called home on February 18, 2022 joining her beloved father, mother, son, daughter and grandchildren where they greeted her as she entered into the gates of Heaven
Maria Gloria was preceded in death by her father Jose Ramon Maestas mother Juanita Mae Gurule son Levi Gonzales daughter Stephanie Maestas grandchildren Kayla Marie...
James Roybal
Feb 18, 2022
James Fred Roybal, 80, of Pecos and Taos passed away on February 18, 2022. He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Porfiria Francisca Armijo-Roybal, father, Meregildo Roybal, mother, Angelita Vigil, sisters and brothers, Piedad Rarick (Ted), Virginia Baca (David), Valeria Ruiz (Manuel), Pena Ruiz (Pete), Mike Jr. Roybal (Jane) and Richard Roybal (Tina). He is survived by his...
Michael "Mikie" Velarde
Feb 17, 2022
Michael “Mikie” Velarde, Jr., Age 39, from Talpa was welcomed home to the kingdom of our Lord and Savior on February 17, 2022. Mikie’s passions included his children, his relationship with his mother and step father, his sister, Ari and brother, Shawn, hunting, fishing and cooking BBQ. Mikie obtained a degree in refrigeration and air conditioning from Universal Technical Institute...
Robert Miera
Feb 17, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Del Miera to heaven on February 17,2022. He is preceded in death by his parents Del Miera and Gertrude Miera, his wife Louana, daughter Marilyn, son Robby, and grandmother, Mariana.
Born in Algodones, N.M., Bob grew up with a large family, and later at a young age, moved...
Kathi "Kat" Velasquez
Feb 17, 2022
Kathi R, Velasquez, 63, of Albuquerque, passed away on 02/17/2022 in her home peacefully. Kat was born on 02/03/1959 to Lucia López & Jerry Nusbaum first named Geroldine Ellen Nusbaum in Salt Lake City, Utah. After being adopted by B. Mike Spencer and Frances Long Spencer her name was changed. Kathi was adopted at 18 months and given the name...
