Obituaries

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

Jimmy Madrid

Jimmy Madrid

Apr 25, 2021

Jimmy Madrid “George Martin”, 74, a resident of Cañon Plaza, NM entered into eternal rest on April 25th , 2021  surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his adopted parents Juanita and Frank Madrid, mother Maria Estrada, sisters Erma, Alice and Gloria Madrid, and Martha Frutos, brother Jesus Madrid and grandson Vincent Madrid.

He is survived by...

Helen Martinez

Helen Martinez

Apr 23, 2021

Helen P. Martinez passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, April 23, 2021. Waiting for her in heaven were both of her grandparents, Tita and Papa, parents, Alfonso and Lucinda Padilla, sister, Sally Martinez, brother, Gilbert Padilla, son, Charles Martinez, grand-daughter Amanda Martinez and several other family members and loved ones. She leaves behind many incredible memories with her...

Brian Joseph Gutierrez

Brian Joseph Gutierrez

Apr 23, 2021

Brian Gutierrez, 41, passed away on April 23, 2021. He was born on March 06, 1980 in Silver City, New Mexico to Beatrice & Lencho Gutierrez.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Beatrice and Lencho Gutierrez.

He is survived by his fur daughter; Reina, sisters; Audrey Gage and Leslie Contreras, niece; Iylee Gage, aunt & uncle; Shela &...

Barbara Liston

Barbara Liston

Apr 22, 2021

Barbara Liston was a beloved matriarch and a bad-ass spitfire. She was kind and thoughtful to others, but also fiercely protective of her family and loved ones. A lioness protecting her cubs is the image that comes to my mind. Anyone that had the pleasure of knowing Barb knew that her petite frame gracefully concealed a woman full of tremendous...

Jerry Martinez

Jerry Martinez

Apr 22, 2021

Jerry Martinez, age 55 a lifelong resident of Chimayo passed away on April 22, 2021 of a short illness. Jerry was born on June 4, 1965. He was preceded in death by his son Julian Jerome Martinez, grandson Gabriel Harris, mother Marquita Martinez, brothers Leroy, Escolastico (Caco) and Ricky Martinez, grandparents Esquipula and Teresita Martinez, Proxcedes and Onofre Martinez, nephews...

Bernabe Juan Leyba

Bernabe Juan Leyba

Apr 22, 2021

Bernabe “Bernie” Leyba, 84, of Santa Fe, NM went to be with the Lord while in the arms of his loving wife, children, and grandchildren on Thursday, April 22, 2021 due to a chronic medical condition.Bernie was born on July 1, 1936 to Tranquelino and Guadalupe Leyba in Ribera, NM. He attended St. Francis Catholic school and then helped his...

Arsenio Regino Montez

Arsenio Regino Montez

Apr 21, 2021

Arsenio Regino Montez

 

                Arsenio R. Montez (Archie) passed on April 21, 2021, at age 99, to join his loving wife Marina in heaven who preceded him on October 10, 1999.  Archie was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on September 7, 1921.  He was also predeceased by his grandfather Alejandro Montes y Vigil and grandmother Francesquita...

Andrea Quintana

Andrea Quintana

Apr 19, 2021

ANDREA BRIGETTA QUINTANA

Andrea Brigetta Quintana who loved to be called “Drea” by her family and friends, departed her loving family on April 19, 2021.  Andrea Brigetta Quintana was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on May 15, 1973 to Mother Elizabeth (Stepdad Frank) and Father Christino Noedel.  Andrea raised her family with love and devotion in Santa Fe, NM...

Wray Mountain

Wray Mountain

Apr 19, 2021

Wray Mountain, 63, resident of Santa Fe, passed away on April 19, 2021 of natural causes.

He was born on February 02, 1958 in Denver Colorado to Margaret Isabel Clark and Walter Wray Mountain.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister; Betty Mather.

He is survived by his daughter; Windy Autumn Gotcher, Tessa Maureen Mountain, granddaughters; Tyler...

Jose Feliciano Lucio

Jose Feliciano Lucio

Apr 19, 2021

José Lucio passed away on April 19, 2021. He was born on September 5, 1986 in Lubbock, Tx. He was a loving Father, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Friend. He loved spending time with his family, especially his two girls. He enjoyed watching basketball and football and was a loyal Dallas Cowboys fan. He loved being in the mountains, where he...

Henry Peña Anaya

Henry Peña Anaya

Apr 19, 2021

Henry P. Anaya, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, 91, passed away on April 19, 2021. He was born in Santa Fe on December 3, 1929 to Basilio and Miquelita (Peña) Anaya, and was raised at his beloved family ranch in Stanley, New Mexico.

Henry was preceded in death by his parents Basilio and Miquelita Anaya, his loving wife...

Anthony Xavier Vigil

Anthony Xavier Vigil

Apr 19, 2021

Anthony Xavier Vigil, 22, resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on April 19, 2021. He was born on February 22, 1999 in Santa Fe, NM to Linda Vigil.

He is preceded in death by his great grandmother; Felice Vigil, great grandfather; Ramon Vigil and cousin; Martin Torres.

He is survived by his mother; Linda Vigil, sisters; Destiny & Mariah...

Brother Donald Charles Mouton

Brother Donald Charles Mouton

Apr 17, 2021

OBITUARY: Brother Donald Mouton, FSC

                Brother Donald Mouton, FSC, a member of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (De La Salle Christian Schools) departed this earthly life of April 17, 2021, at the age of 85, from  complication of pneumonia and cancer.  He is preceded in death by his parents Charles Mouton, his mother Heloise Lacour, and his twin brother...

Procopio Santos Visarraga

Procopio Santos Visarraga

Apr 17, 2021

Procopio “Props” Visarraga, 91, lifelong resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away peacefully in his home on April 17, 2021. He was born on November 01, 1929 to Ramona and Procopio Visarraga. He is preceded in death by his parents; Procopio and Ramona Visarraga and brothers.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years; Martha Duran-Visarraga, daughters; Cathy...

Griselda Martha Mier

Griselda Martha Mier

Apr 17, 2021

Griselda Mier, 87, resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on April 17, 2021.

She was born in Santa Fe, NM to Rebecca Romero and Eugene Montoya.

A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John's Cathoilc Church located at 1301 Osage Ave, Santa Fe, NM followed by Mass at 11:30 a.m.

Interment...

Craig Leroy Vigil

Craig Leroy Vigil

Apr 16, 2021

Craig Leroy Vigil, passed away on April 16, 2021. He was born on March 28, 1971 in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Rosalia Tomasita and Ralph Leroy Vigil.

Craig lived in San Jose and Santa Fe, New Mexico but spent most his adult life in Denver, Colorado where he had his own Roofing Company.  His hobbies were snowboarding, skiing and...

Shirley Cue Welch

Shirley Cue Welch

Apr 15, 2021

Shirley Cue Welch- passed away peacefully in Santa Fe on April 15, 2021. Born on Feb 6, 1935, in Lubbock, Tx to Leola and JB Marion, she grew up in cotton country, in the 1950s, arguably the heyday of Lubbock, Texas. She met her sweetheart, Jimmy, at OL Slaton Jr High, and their enduring love lasted through Lubbock High School,...

David Martinez

David Martinez

Apr 14, 2021

David F. Martinez, 70, of Talpa passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2021.  He loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing and his “Bud Lite”.  He cherished his gems, his grandchildren, they were his pride and joy.  He is preceded in death by his daughter, Carla Martinez-Jeantette, parents, Pablo and Rosa Martinez, siblings, Michael Martinez, Bonnie Benavidez and Loretta Sanchez and...

Donald Bruce Bryant

Donald Bruce Bryant

Apr 13, 2021

Donald Bryant was born December of 1937 in Marysville CA to Virginia and Ralph Bryant. The youngest of two, Donald was always full of mischief. Growing up in California, Donald was drafted and served his country which lead him to the Land of Enchantment. He later met the love of his life, Susan. Donald and Susan were married in T...

Helen Louise Giron

Helen Louise Giron

Apr 13, 2021

Helen Louise Girón went to meet the Lord on April 13, 2021.  She was born on January 16, 1951 and was raised in Santa Fe New Mexico.  Helen graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1971 and earned her Master’s Degree in Religious Education from Texas Christian University in 1979.  Helen retired from the Human Services Department with the State...

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