Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Nikolajs Mezins
Jan 24, 2022
Nikolajs Mezins passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, at the age of 85 from heart failure after battling cancer for 2.5 years.
He is survived by his daughter Joanne Baca, son-in-law Martin Baca, and long-time friend and ex-wife Patricia Elliott with whom he traveled much of the world.
Nick was born in Riga, Latvia on Feb 11,...
Brieanna Lovato
Jan 23, 2022
Brieanna Lovato 38, a resident of Espanola, NM passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 23rd, 2022. Brieanna was born on September 28th, 1983 in Phoniex, AZ. Brieanna is proceeded in death by her Grandparents, Helen and Roger Dunsdon. Brieanna is survived by her husband Victor Lovato, of 11 years together. Her children, which she loved with all her heart, Fernando...
Juan Gonzales
Jan 23, 2022
Juan Estevan Gonzales, 96, of Vadito passed away on January 23, 2022. He was a craftsman, rock layer, carpenter and farmer. He was loved by everyone that met him. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Maria Lupita Gonzales, son, Johnny Gonzales, granddaughter, Christina Gonzales, parents, Rubel and Evangelina Gonzales, brothers, Manuel Gonzales (Esther), Gabriel Gonzales, Roberto Gonzales...
Jazzmine Joanna Garcia
Jan 23, 2022
Our beautiful Jazzmine J Garcia, went home to be with our Lord unexpectedly on January 23, 2022. She was a resident of Espanola. She got her GED, she was a student at Pima Medical Institute. Jazzmine had many goals to include working in the medical field and that goal was cut short due to a life-threatening medical condition. Jazzmine was...
Brieanna Ontiveros
Jan 23, 2022
Brieanna Lovato 38, a resident of Espanola, NM passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 23rd, 2022. Brieanna was born on September 28th, 1983 in Farmington, NM. Brieanna is proceeded in death by her Grandparents, Helen and Roger Dunsdon. Brieanna is survived by her husband Victor Lovato, of 11 years together. Her children, which she loved with all her heart, Fernando...
Loraine Martinez
Jan 22, 2022
Loraine R. Martinez, 74, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family in Pecos, New Mexico on January 22, 2022. Loraine was born on May 5, 1947, in the small mining town of Jerome, Arizona.
She was a homemaker and a mother of three and while in her older years she rarely enjoyed time out of her home, she...
James Stallings
Jan 21, 2022
James E. Stallings, born on December 13, 1928 passed away on January 21, 2022, at the age of 93.
At the young age of 19 he moved from his birthplace Bee, Oklahoma to Los Alamos, New Mexico. He called Los Alamos “home” for the rest of his long adventurous life.
He worked for the Los Alamos National Laboratory from 1948...
Thelma Lopez
Jan 20, 2022
Thelma R Lopez of the Traditional Village of Agua Fria in Santa Fe, New Mexico entered the presence of her LORD and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 20, 2022.
Thelma Lopez was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on October 18, 1942 to Amarante Romero of Agua Fria and Emma Crespin of Las Cienegitas Santa Fe, New Mexico. Thelma...
Mary Lucero
Jan 20, 2022
Mary B. Lucero, 95, of Santa Fe, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022. She was born July 22, 1926 in Chimayo, NM, the daughter of Delfinia Lopez Baca and Cicilio Baca. She and Carlos Jr. Lucero were married November 26, 1949 in Santa Fe. Preceded in death by Her husband Carlos Jr, her son Charles M.Lucero, daughter Charlene Lucero and...
Allyn Lowenstein
Jan 20, 2022
Allyn Claire (Allie) Lowenstein died on January 20, 2022 following a short illness. One hundred-one years old, she was born March 7, 1920 in Nevada, a state she emotionally embraced throughout her life.
A child of the Depression, Allie married at seventeen. Leading into WWII, she had four children in five years (all eventual college graduates), spending several years in...
Rudy Atencio
Jan 20, 2022
Rudy Atencio a former resident of Espanola and Rio Rancho, NM was called to be with the Lord on January 20, 2022 just five days after his 60th birthday.
Rudy was born and raised in Chama, NM. He felt the happiest in the mountains. Rudy was a skilled hunter and guide. He knew the mountains of Chama and northern NM...
Joshua Lujan
Jan 19, 2022
Joshua Anthony Lujan, age 25, of Albuquerque dies unexpectedly on January 29, 2022. His loss leaves his family and friends deeply saddened. Joshua was born on February 29, 1996 to Ray and Alison Lujan in Albuquerque, NM. Josh was a smart, talented, funny and loving young man. He was a graduate of Ace Leadership High School, then went on to...
Josie Ortiz
Jan 19, 2022
Josefita (Baca) Ortiz, 91, went home to our Lord on January 19, 2022. She was known to her family and friends, as our beloved Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Great-Great Grandma, and Tia Josie to our family. Our family loved her beyond measure and we are comforted knowing she is now enjoying her eternal reward in the Kingdom of God.
Josie...
Noel Montoya
Jan 19, 2022
Noel Guadalupe Montoya, 31, from Santa Fe, NM, was born December 7, 1990 to mother Maria Montoya and father Cornelio Martinez. Noel passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2022 due to Covid-19. She was married to Alexander Mineo on April 1, 2017 in Espanola, New Mexico.
Noel is preceded in death by her mother Maria Dora Montoya, her sister Estrellita...
Aaron Bear
Jan 17, 2022
Aaron Anthony Bear, 39, of Angel Fire, New Mexico, (formerly of Bryan, Texas), went to be with Jesus on January 17, 2022 in Taos, New Mexico, as a result of complications from Covid-19. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Angel Fire Baptist Church in Angel Fire, New Mexico. Aaron was born in...
Toby Garcia
Jan 17, 2022
Toby V. Garcia, born April 28,1953 in Canjilon, NM passed away peacefully at his home on January 17,2022 at the age of 68.
Toby was a licensed plumber for the majority of his life. His most recent place of employment was with Los Alamos National Laboratories. Toby was a hard-working and creative individual that did not take no for an...
Eleanor Bustamante
Jan 17, 2022
Life is very difficult at times. In essence, some may ask "what is our purpose?" Well, I truly feel that when I think of Grandma and all she represents to all who knew her, her purpose then shines bright and clear,
"Purpose....is to Love"
TRULY Love in the most purest form.
I can confidently say that we ALL felt that...
Arsenio Lucero
Jan 17, 2022
Arsenio J Lucero (August 23,1935- January 17, 2022)
A wonderful father, brother, grandfather, and uncle left this world in the morning to be with his wife, Viola D Lucero, his son, David Lucero, his sisters, Francis and Faye, his granddaughter, Amber Joy, his in-laws, and his parents. He is survived by his sister Sylvia Griego, his sons Allan Lucero, Tony...
Kathy Hagerman
Jan 17, 2022
Katherine "Kathy" Hagerman, born Katherine Ann Kitch in Dallas, Texas, April 30, 1939, passed away January 17, 2022, surrounded by adoring family.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Horace Lowry "Bud" Hagerman, her mother Virginia Van Meter Kitch, and her brother William C. Kitch.
She is survived by her children Anne Marie Hagerman...
