Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Sara Messmer
Feb 5, 2022
Sara Joan Messmer, age 91, passed away February 5, 2022, in her home in Santa Fe, NM. She was married to Walter W. Messmer for 64 years, who proceeded her in death on February 29, 2020.
She survived by their only child, Carla Messmer Peltier.
Julian Garcia
Feb 5, 2022
Julian Garcia, 36, of Ohkay Owingeh and Picuris Pueblo passed away unexpectedly on February 5, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father Ross Garcia Sr., brother Ross Garcia Jr., and grandmother Nancy Salazar Nailor.
Mr. Garcia worked for many years at the Ohkay Owingeh Housing Authority and was recently employed at the Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs. Mr. Garcia...
Jose "Pres" Carrillo
Feb 5, 2022
José Preciliano Carrillo Sr. (“Pres”) peacefully passed away at the age of 85 surrounded by his loving family on February 5, 2022, at his residence in Chama, NM. He was born on November 12, 1936, in Monero, NM and moved to Durango, CO in 1942, attending Sacred Heart Catholic School through the 8th grade and Durango High School through the...
Gaberial Gurule
Feb 4, 2022
Gaberial Dan Gurule, 54, a Colorado Native became one of our heavenly angels on February 4, 2022; two days before his 55th birthday. What a blessing for him to have celebrated his birthday in Heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ. Gaberial moved to Taos a year & a half ago and loved everything Taos had to offer. Gaberial is preceded...
Margaret Burns
Feb 4, 2022
Margaret Gonzales Burns, remembered as the nurse at the Molycorp Mine, passed away peacefully, February, 4th, 2022 at 90 years old. After raising a family, Margaret graduated from USC Nursing School, where she was named Most Outstanding Student in her class. Following her retirement from nursing, she served broadly in the Taos community. Earning her certificate as a Master Gardener,...
Pete Roybal
Feb 3, 2022
Pete E. Roybal born August 17th, 1946 in Santa Fe, NM. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather who passed peacefully on February 3rd, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents: Perez and Ramoncita Roybal, brother Freddie Roybal, and grandson JonHenry Petersen. Survived in life by his loving wife Francise (Liz), children: Richard (wife Gabriela), Lenny (wife...
Charles "Corky" Hawk
Feb 3, 2022
Charles Carter Hawk “Corky”, age 77, passed away on February 3, 2022. He was born in Pueblo, Colorado and raised in Denver. He is survived by his beloved wife Yolanda Romero-Hawk, brother, Terry Hawk (Fran), nephew, Matt, niece, Katie, best friends Mickey Blake, Jack Barratt, Don Telsley and many more. He was preceded in death by his parents Norene and...
Matthew Allen
Feb 3, 2022
Matthew G. Allen, 57, resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on February 03, 2022 due to Colorectal Cancer. He was born July 20, 1964 in Santa Fe, NM to Rosa Angelica Allen and James Allen.
He is preceded in death by his grandmother; Rosa Saiz, grandfather; Miguel Saiz, grandmother; Rita Allen, grandfather; George Allen, great grandmother; Carmelita Lopez, great...
Gertrude Grace Varela
Feb 3, 2022
On February 3, 2022, our beloved mother Gertrude Grace Leyba (Tula) Varela was called to Heaven to be with our Lord Jesus Christ at the age of 96. She was born in Leyba, NM, to Enriquez and Lucianita (Sena) Leyba. Grace is preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Antonio G. Varela and 3 brothers and 5 sisters. Her...
Joan Houlton
Feb 2, 2022
Joan Houlton peacefully left this world on Wednesday, February 2nd at the age of 83, surrounded by her family in Los Alamos, New Mexico. She was born Edna Joan McClellan on April 18, 1938 to Orson and Olive McClellan in Alamosa, Colorado. To all who knew her well, she was known as Joan, spoken as “Jo-An.” She married Jerome (Jerry)...
Epimenio Martinez
Feb 2, 2022
Epimenio (Eppie) Martinez Jr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022. He was a resident of La Mesilla, New Mexico. Eppie was born on January 24, 1981 to Epimenio and Annjanette Martinez. He was employed with the State of New Mexico. He was a proud son, nephew, cousin, godfather, and friend to so many.
Eppie brought joy and laughter...
Alice Cox
Feb 2, 2022
Hailing from Atlanta Georgia Alice grew up with her parents Ralph and Bessie, brother Mike and a large extended family. She fled the big city to the west in 1983. She fell in love with the Santa Fe area and its many different cultures and settled here. Alice was a multitalented entrepreneur working many types of jobs; hairdresser/salon owner, personal...
Louie Grine
Feb 2, 2022
It is with heavy hearts we announce the death of our dear son, brother, and friend Louie Elias Grine, (Eagle Nest, NM.), who passed away February 2, 2022 at the age of 43. He is survived by his parents, Elias and Delma Grine, brothers, Benny and Andrew, sisters in-law, Alida and Sierra, and nieces, Nicole and Aspen Grine, grandmothers, Pearl...
Maria Sandoval
Feb 1, 2022
Maria Candelaria Sandoval was born February 2, 1938, in Truchas, NM. Maria passed peacefully 5 hours before her 84th birthday on February 1, 2022, in Los Alamos, NM. Although Maria (also known by her beloved family as “Cande”) grew up in Truchas, she lived her later life in Chimayo, NM. Cande was a Cook and Custodian for the Espanola Public...
Terra Pressler
Feb 1, 2022
Terra Pressler, 71, passed away at home on February 1, surrounded by members of her family and her care-giving team. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Lois and Paul Pressler. She is survived by her adored son, Jonathan, her daughter-in-law, Marz, her brother Chuck (Pattie), her sister Carolyn (Sue Ebbers) and a scrum of beloved nieces...
Donald Serna
Feb 1, 2022
Donald J. Serna Jr., 43 of Espanola passed away February 01, 2022. He was born to Shirley Manzanares and Donald J Serna Sr. of Espanola, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by Grandparents Marion and Merlene Manzanares, Ruben and Lorraine Serna. Uncles Virgil Manzanares, Lawrence Manzanares, Ruben Serna Jr, Floyd Serna and Tommy Martinez. He survived by his mother...
Helen Montoya
Feb 1, 2022
Helen S. Montoya was born June 3, 1933, to her father Henry Salazar and mother Adelaida Salazar. Helen went to be with our Heavenly Father on February 1, 2022, at the age of 88. Helen was a caring and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, and aunt. She treasured her children, their families and especially her grandchildren. She will be...
Martin Ortega
Feb 1, 2022
Martin P. Ortega 66. He was born April 1, 1955 and passed away on February 01, 2022.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Gavino and Melinda Ortega, brothers; Tobias Ortega, Fidel Ortega, sister; Angie Ortiz.
He is survived by his brothers; Joe Ortega (Tessie), Francisco Ortega, sister; Maida Abeyta (Bobby) and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Special uncle;...
Frances Ortega
Feb 1, 2022
Frances Socorro (Vigil) Ortega
April 2, 1933 - February 1, 2022
Frances S. Ortega 88 (Grandma Frances) of Santa Fe, NM passed away peacefully at home on February 1, 2022, she was preceded in death by her husband Tranquillino, son Solomon and Grandson Carlos and great grandchild Nevaeh. She is survived by her children George, Rosemary (Norman), Veronica (Romeo), Martha...
Anita Murphy
Jan 31, 2022
Nita L. Murphy, July 10, 1942-January 31, 2022. Nita passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family and friends. She was born to Freddie and Artemis (Schilling) Husser in New Orleans, Louisiana and grew up in Hammond. As a child, Nita was a ballerina, tennis player, gymnast and bookworm. She graduated from Southeastern University and went on to be...
