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

Nov 2, 2022

Virginia Kay Madrid, loving mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and great-grandmother, passed away on November 2, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born April 19, 1928 in Cuba NM to: Jose Efren Lovato and Maria Elvira Lovato (Carrillo).   She grew up on a family farm and attended school in Cuba, NM.  Her father passed away at the young...

Nov 2, 2022

ORLANDO LOPEZ

Orlando “Andy” Lopez, 83, of the Traditional Village of Agua Fria in Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away at home November 2, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones.  Orlando Lopez served in the US Army and worked for New Mexico Game and Fish Department 27 ½ years from 1958-1986.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Thelma...

Nov 1, 2022

In the early morning moments of November 1, 2022, Marguerite Lara Salazar, 69 of Alamosa, CO, left this earth at the speed of light, as she sped across the Rocky Mountains and made a right toward the Himalayas, a small voice could be heard whispering “go fast Nana”. Marguerite was born on May 31, 1953, to Max and Cordelia Lara....

Nov 1, 2022

Esther of Los Alamos passed away peacefully at home, Nov. 1, 2022 at age 90. 

Esther was the youngest of seven siblings to immigrant Hungarian parents Louis and Julia Vincze in Zelienople, PA. It was there she met her future husband Jack Smith and were married in 1954. In 1967 they moved the family to Los Alamos, NM where...

Oct 31, 2022

Greg Sandoval was reborn into the heavens on October 31st.  Born and raised in Santa Fe, Greg will be remembered for his unique sense of humor, his eclectic music and love of animals. He enjoyed biking, weight lifting and cooking healthy food.  Greg was a talented bass player, DJ, vocalist and writer of poetry and rap songs.  He was an...

Oct 31, 2022

Edward L Gonzales (Gonzo)

Born in Santa Fe, NM, August 10, 1935 and passed away peacefully at home in his family compound off Delgado Street, which is the ancestral property of his grandmother Agripina Delgado.

Edward is survived by his wife of 63 years Patricia G. Gonzales, children Latricia Gonzales-Mckosky (Mike), Lawrence E. Gonzales (Grace) and Luanna E. Salazar (Glen),...

Oct 31, 2022

Mark Sena of Santa Fe, NM went home to be with the Lord on October 31, 2022.

Mark is preceded in death by his parents Joe Sena, Rafaelita Griego (Cristino), brother Joseph Sena. He is survived by sisters Gloria Duran, Ruby Cronin (Richard), brothers Ray Sena (Florence), Robert Sena (Joanne), Arnold Sena, Orlando Sena (Renee). Many God children, nieces, and...

Oct 30, 2022

Frank B. Trujillo passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022 after battling Dementia and other illnesses.  He was 87 years old.  Frank was born to Ernestine Sanchez on June 25, 1935 in Santa Fe, NM. He enlisted in the Navy on October 27, 1953 during the Korean War.  He spent 4 years in the Navy ending his service as a...

Oct 30, 2022

                                                   

                                                   Roberta T. Abeyta aka Estrella 02/10/80-10/30/22

Roberta, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 42, in Espanola N.M.

Preceded in death by Grandparents, Monford & Isabel Chavez, lgnacita (Nacha) Martinez, brother Jacob Chavez, uncles: Ruben, Bobby and Gilbert Chavez, and Aunt Adele Harris and cousins: Paulette, Eric and Billy Jr. 

Berta is survived by her children, Zion and...

Oct 29, 2022

On Saturday October 29th, 2022, Mikey Aslam, loving son, brother, and friend passed away at the age of 20. 

Mikey was born in Los Alamos, NM on August 6th, 2002, to parents Tariq and Kimberly Aslam. He spent most of his life growing up in New Mexico. In 2009 Mikey and his family moved to South Bend, IN for...

Oct 29, 2022

Oct 28, 2022

Gilberto "Gibo" Anaya

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved brother and uncle on October 28, 2022.

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY:

Parents John B. Juanita Anaya; Siblings Frank C. & David Anaya; Brother-in-law Ben Zamora; and Nephew Christopher Salazar.

SURVIVED BY:

Sisters Pauline Zamora, Margaret (Ray) Salazar; Brothers George (Joanne) Anaya,...

Oct 26, 2022

Meredith Phaedra (Herrera) Roybal, born in Santa Fe, NM on June 3rd went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 26th 2022 after health complications. Phaedra was a resident of Coyote and Santa Fe, NM.

 

Phaedra grew up in Coyote where she was raised with her cousins, uncles, aunts and other family members. She graduated from...

Oct 26, 2022

Antonio Benito Rael (Ben), 96 years old, of Taos, NM passed away peacefully on October 26, 2022. He is preceded in death by parents the late, Jose Antonio and Estrella Quintana Rael of Questa, NM, five brothers, Rodolfo, Alfonso, Jacobo, Jose R (Lolo) and Frederico Rael (Lico), two sisters, Eva (Chris) Gallegos and Eufelia (Louis) Ortiz, an infant son, James...

Oct 26, 2022

Oct 26, 2022

DOROTHY ANN STARNES BUCKINGHAM VIKLUND On Wednesday, October 26th, Dorothy (Dot) Viklund passed away in Taos, New Mexico. She had just turned 94. Born on October 6, 1928, to Arthur and Mary Starnes in Baileyton, TN. She is survived by her two children, Linda Buckingham (Stephen D. Cetrulo), Richard Buckingham, her daughter in law, Denise Buckingham Johnston, her stepchildren, Beverly...

Oct 26, 2022

Rosemarie Bermudez 38,of Santa fe passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Oct 26,2022.

She is survived by her children Javier Garcia (Audrey) and Angelique Garcia, grandmother Rose Bermudez, parents Manuel Bermudez and Annamarie Lujan, sisters Antoinette Bermudez and Andrea Bermudez, nephews Carlos and Xavier Martin, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

The Rosary will be prayed...

Oct 25, 2022

Alice Valdez Martinez 81, a resident of Albuquerque NM (formerly of Velarde NM) went to be with Our Dear Lord peacefully on October 25, 2022, following a lengthy illness. Alice was welcomed into Heaven by her beloved parents Manuel and Delidia Valdez, sons Aaron Martinez and Timmy Martinez, sisters Susie Martinez, and Bertha Esquibel, and brothers Manuel Valdez and Pastor...

Oct 24, 2022

George Wilfred Amos, PhD, was born in Montgomery, Alabama on August 23,1937, and passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on October 24, 2022. He was the sonOf Dr. And Mrs. Hobart P. Amos. His father was a Baptist minister and George wasRaised in the Baptist church. He started his formal education at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro,...

Oct 24, 2022

Sharon Potter beloved mother, grandmother, and friend among many passed away unexpectedly two days before her birthday on October 26th of 2022. Sharon was an extraordinary person that was loved and cared for by many close friends and family. Sharon lived a long filled life surrounded by the many people she met along her journey and everyone who knew her...