Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Charles Romero
Mar 13, 2021
Charles N. “Chuck” Romero, 36, of Taos Pueblo passed away unexpectedly on March 13, 2021. He was a supervisor at the Taos Ski Valley Rental Shop. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles P. Romero, grandmother, Mary Sandoval, nephew, Julian Romero and niece, Martina Gomez. He is survived by his mother, Margaret Romero, sisters, Charmaine, Cheryl and Theresa...
Joanne Rupprecht
Mar 11, 2021
Joanne M. Rupprecht 1/21/1934-3/11/2021.
Joanne Rupprecht, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on March 11th after losing her battle with Multiple Myeloma. Joanne was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Howard and Kathleen Moore.
She was preceded in death by sisters Carolyn (Erickson) of Albuquerque, twins Mary and Martha Moore of Los Alamos, and Niece Karen Erickson of...
Ernesto Romero
Mar 11, 2021
Nuestro Dios todo poderoso llamó uno de ‘Los Tres Mineros’ a su casa, y se fue contento, chiflando, y bailando. El Cariñoso Patron Ernesto Romero, 90 passed away peacefully at his home March 11, 2021 following a lengthy illness. Born, raised, and living in Llano Largo, NM, Ernesto happily lived a fruitful life ranching and mining all the while enjoying...
Jose Medina
Mar 11, 2021
Jose Alfirio Medina Jr, 50 years young. A resident of San Cristobal, passed away on March 11th, 2021. Jose is preceded in death by his parents, Alfirio and Evelyn Medina, uncle, Edwardo Medina and brother, Henry Martinez. Jose is survived by his loving wife, Sharon of 25 years, his children, Ben, Melissa, Carrissa, Mariah, Jose Jr, Melanie, and Damien Medina,...
William Barkley
Mar 11, 2021
William Gregg Barkley, 35, lost his long, hard-fought battle with anxiety/depression on March 11th, 2021, in El Prado, New Mexico. Known for his grit and determination, Will left a legacy of generosity and kindness while confronting the many obstacles that life presented him.
Born March 20th, 1985, in Dallas, TX, Will arrived nine weeks ahead of schedule weighing only 2...
Tina Garcia
Mar 10, 2021
Ernestine “Tina” Garcia, a resident of Fairview, passed away March 10, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by her family.
Born in Monte Vista, CO, she was the older daughter of Isaac and Aurelia Valdez. She grew up on the family farm surrounded with the love of grandparents, uncles, aunts, and many cousins. Her parents guided her in developing an...
Ruben Mendez
Mar 8, 2021
Ruben Mendez, 19, passed away on March 08, 2021. He was born on July 04, 2001 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Sylvia Mendez and Ruben Gaytan.
He is preceded in death by his great grandfather; Sabino Martinez, uncle; Sam Martinez, cousins; Roseanne Gallegos, Lisa Gallegos and Brian Martinez, aunt; Jasmine Gaytan, godfather; Victor Gaytan Gomez, great grandfather; Mariano Gaytan.
He...
Marjorie Ann Ribe
Mar 6, 2021
Marjorie Ann Aamodt (Christensen) Ribe died at her residence at El Castillo in Santa Fe, March 6, 2021 following a life devoted to family, friends, and adventures.
Marjorie was born April 4, 1928 in Crookston, MN the daughter of Arne and Carrie (Brown) Aamodt. She grew up in Bemidji, MN and graduated from Fargo High School. She attended North Dakota...
Marina Bernadette Gurule
Mar 6, 2021
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Marina Bernadette Gurulé, our loving sister, aunt and friend to all whose lives she touched, on March 6, 2021. She left us while sleeping peacefully at her home. Marina was the first born child of Ubaldo and Mary Gurulé born on May 20, 1929. She attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Parochial School...
Hilario "Hermie" Vigil
Mar 6, 2021
Hilario “Hermie” VigilPassed on to our Lord Jesus peacefully in the early morning of March 6, 2021 at home. He is preceded in death by his wife Dolores in 2002 and his daughter Lorraine in 2019, his parents, Hilario and Antonia Vigil, sisters Mary Romero and Beatrice Gonzales, brothers Robert and Luis Vigil. Hilario was born on December 23,1931 in...
Richard James Young
Mar 5, 2021
Richard J. Young
Long-term resident of Tesuque, NM and former employee of Los Alamos National Laboratory passed away March 5th, 2021. Richard is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Bonnie.
Richard received a MSEE Degree (emphasis on plasma physics waves) from Cornell University in 1966.
His 1963 Engineering class had the honor of building a poured concrete pyramidal monument...
Dianna Romero- Lopez
Mar 5, 2021
Dianna Romero-Lopez, age 67 of Santa Fe, NM passed away peacefully in the early morning of March 5th, 2021 after a 3-year battle with Breast Cancer. She was born January 21st 1954 in Taos, NM to Joe P Romero and Lillie E Romero. Dianna was a 1971 graduate of Taos High School and attended New Mexico Highlands University. Moving to...
Diana Cathy Romero
Mar 5, 2021
Dianna Romero-Lopez, age 67 of Santa Fe, NM passed away peacefully in the early morning of March 5th, 2021 after a 3-year battle with Breast Cancer. She was born January 21st 1954 in Taos, NM to Joe P Romero and Lillie E Romero. Dianna was a 1971 graduate of Taos High School and attended New Mexico Highlands University. Moving to...
Pascual Castulo Baca
Mar 4, 2021
Pascual Castulo Baca
Blessed indeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father! – Lydia M. Child
Pascual Castulo Baca, 96, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his residence in La Cienega, NM surrounded by his family. He was born on March 23, 1924 in Milagro, NM to Pascual B. Baca and Francesquita Sisneros Baca. ...
Dulcie Romero
Mar 4, 2021
Former, longtime Taos resident Dulcinia Aragon Romero, 97, passed peacefully on March 4, at her residence in Albuquerque.
Dulcinia (Dulcie) was born August 3, 1923 in Chacon, New Mexico to Beatrice and Frank Aragon. Dulcie’s mother died in childbirth, so her grandmother and later, her sister Annie, became “mom” to her. The Presbyterian church built a church and school, and...
Mary Salazar
Mar 3, 2021
Mary Abby Salazar, a resident of Española, New Mexico left this world peacefully on Wednesday March 3, 2021 at the age of 76. Abby was born
October 25, 1944 in Nambe, NM and was raised in a loving home with her parents and 12 siblings. She married in 1967 to Phil Salazar and spent a wonderful life with him and...
Floyd Pacheco
Mar 3, 2021
Floyd Pacheco, 92, was called home to be with the Lord on March 03, 2021. He passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Pacheco, son, Manuel Pacheco, parents, Silviano and Telesfora, brothers; Elmo, Arthur, Rudy and sister, Cordy.
He is survived by his three children, Michael Pacheco (Yvonne),...
Rudolfo Vigil
Mar 2, 2021
Rudy Vigil 76, of Taos passed away on March 02, 2021. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dolores “Dee Dee” Vigil, parents, Cesario and Alice Vigil, granddaughter, Alissa Vigil, sisters, Dorothy Gutierrez and Ruby Archuleta and brother, Edward JR Vigil. He is survived by his children, Paul Vigil, Deborah Vigil, Robbie (Joylene) Vigil, Philip (Sunshine) Montoya, Tyria (Adam)...
Manuel Maestas
Mar 2, 2021
Manuel Jose Maestas, 89, a resident of Rio Chama, New Mexico, passed away on March 2, 2021. Manuel was born to Patrocinio and Juanita Maestas on May 3, 1931. Manuel grew up in Santa Fe, NM and then moved to Rio Chama where he lived and raised his family. Manuel worked in various industries in Oakland and Long Beach CA...
Kenneth Martinez
Mar 2, 2021
Kenneth C. Martinez age 64 a resident of Espanola, NM passed away March 2, 2021 born August 13, 1956 in Espanola, NM to Joe & Eufelia Martinez.
Preceded in death by:
Parents Joe & Eufelia Martinez; Brothers Leroy Martinez, Arthur Martinez & Donald Martinez; Sisters Martha Mayall & Rosie Martinez
Survived by:
His children Jerred Martinez (Sarah), Awdra Martinez,...
