Obituaries

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

Benny Delgado

Benny Delgado

Feb 28, 2021

Benny Delgado, 41, resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away on February 28, 2021. He was born on September 24, 1979 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Mary Lou and Robert Tapia.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Carmen and Isabel Delgado, grandparents: Elidoro and Frances Tapia, brother: Miguel (Lilo) Delgado, godmother: Florence Anaya, uncle: Elidoro Jr....

Daniel Garcia

Daniel Garcia

Feb 28, 2021

Daniel Jeff Garcia

6/20/67 – 2/28/2021

On February 28, 2021, Jeff was called to rest with our Heavenly Father.  He was proceeded in death by his father Gilbert Garcia, brother Dale Anthony Garcia, grandparents Santiago and Ramona Garcia and Felimeno and Rosita Montano.

Daniel Jeff Garcia was born on June 20, 1967 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  A longtime resident...

James William Sanchez

James William Sanchez

Feb 27, 2021

James W. Sanchez

September, 1941 - February, 2021

James Sanchez of Albuquerque NM passed peacefully amongst family in his home on Saturday February 27th, 2021.  James joins loving parents Esther Velarde Sanchez, Abenicio Sanchez and beloved wife Laura Vigil Sanchez in the eternal and everlasting kingdom of our Lord. He is survived by siblings Gilbert and Kathy Sanchez, Cleo and...

Gilbert Trujillo

Gilbert Trujillo

Feb 26, 2021

Gilbert “Wheat” Trujillo, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 26, 2021 with his family by his side. Gilbert lived all his life in Cundiyo, NM.  He was born and raised there by his mother and later built a home and lived there with his wife and children.  He was a wonderful husband to his wife, Tillie for almost 60...

Terry Glascock

Terry Glascock

Feb 26, 2021

Terry (Theresa) Ellen Glascock, born October 27, 1934, passed away peacefully at home on February 26, 2021. Beloved family member, mother, friend, and nurse, she will be celebrated greatly and missed dearly.

A Funeral Mass for Terry Glascock will be celebrated on Friday, March 5, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary. Rosary will take place Thursday, March...

Consuelo T. Pena

Consuelo T. Pena

Feb 25, 2021

CONSUELO (CARRILLO) PEÑA - 85, lifelong resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side on February 25, 2021. She was born on March 5, 1935, to loving parents, Andres and Amy Carrillo.  After 42 years of working at The Shed Restaurant where she was a beloved cook and held in high regard by the...

Flora Salazar

Flora Salazar

Feb 25, 2021

Flora Martinez de Salazar, age 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 25th, 2021. Flora, a longtime resident of El Guache, New Mexico, is survived by her children Teresa Kerstiens (Lyle) of Santa Fe, Deacon Miguel Salazar (Rosalie) of El Guache, Gloria Shuttles (Bob) of La Mesilla, Jose Salazar of Albuquerque and close grand-daughter Erica Manzanares (Gregory) of Alcalde; grandchildren:...

Michael Sanchez

Michael Sanchez

Feb 25, 2021

Michael Aaron Sanchez, age 25, passed away on February 25th, 2021 in his Albuquerque, NM residence.

Michael was born on August 23rd, 1995 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He graduated from Santa Fe High School and served in the U.S. Army after high school. He was a few short months away from finishing his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science...

Tessie Garcia

Tessie Garcia

Feb 23, 2021

Tessie Garcia, 94, resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico went peacefully, into the Lord’s loving arms on February 23, 2021 surrounded by her loving family and Blessed Beehive caregivers. Tessie was born on June 12, 1926 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

She had a life well lived. She loved going to bingo and watching Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, Lobo and...

Tim Salazar

Tim Salazar

Feb 23, 2021

Tim "Teo" Eloy Salazar, 15 of El Prado and a student at Taos High School passed away unexpectedly on Febuary 23, 2021. He is preceded in death by his grandmother,  Polly Salazar. He is survived by his parents, Shawn and Lydia Salazar, brother Toby Salazar, grandparents, Tim and Chiyoko Vigil, aunt and uncle, Kim and Jim Hilyard, aunts Nami Vigil...

Robert Conn

Robert Conn

Feb 23, 2021

Chief/Captain Robert Anthony Conn born October 19, 1942 in Gulfport, MS went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 23, 2021; much too soon for his loved ones but not soon enough for his beloved Dora, who preceded him.

At the age of 17, Robert enlisted in the US Navy where he served 20 years until his retirement...

Guru Bachen Sing Khalsa

Guru Bachen Sing Khalsa

Feb 22, 2021

Gurubachen Singh, our belove friend, will be deeply missed. May he be honored in the heavans for this tireless service to his community and to God. May his bright light quickly merge with the Supreme Light and the memory of his example inspire joy in our hearts. 

Bernardina (Ina) Gurule

Bernardina (Ina) Gurule

Feb 22, 2021

Bernardina Maria Benita (Ina) Valdez Gurule, age 89, of Ojo Caliente, passed away peacefully at home Monday, February 22, 2021.

She is preceded in death by Husband Gilbert Gurule, father Eliazar Valdez. Mother Bernadina Martinez, step-mother Rosa Valdez, brothers Elivie Valdez, Rudy Valdez, Eddie Barela, sister Elizabeth Lobato, father-in-law Estevan Gurule, mother-in-law Manuelita Gurule, daughter Peggy Gurule, as well as...

Mary F. Fairchild

Mary F. Fairchild

Feb 22, 2021

Mary F Fairchild (Grandma Mary)

Mary F. Fairchild, 95, resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away on February 22, 2021. She was born in Holman, New Mexico on November 20, 1925 to Maximiliano and Manuelita Sanchez.

She is preceded in death by her son; Wiley Fairchild, sister; Fabiola (Nattio), brothers; Dan & Sippy, brothers-in-laws; Fred and Ted, and daughter...

Norman Flax

Norman Flax

Feb 21, 2021

A graveside service was held was held on February 23, 2021 at Santa Fe Memorial Gardens.

Gene Quintana

Gene Quintana

Feb 21, 2021

Gene P. Quintana of San Pedro, passed away peacefully in his home, with family by his side, on Sunday, February 21, 2021. Gene was known for his love of selling along with his son. He made his weekly round into Santa Fe selling Chile Ristras. Pistachios, Chile, Carne Seca. He delivered both the New Mexican and Albuquerque Journal. Gene lived...

Gordon Lukesh

Gordon Lukesh

Feb 21, 2021

Gordon Lukesh was born in Schenectady NY in June 1949. At an early age, the family moved to Sudbury, MA where he graduated from Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School.

Gordon went to college at the University of Chicago, ultimately graduating with a PHD in Mathematics.  He taught mathematics at the University of Texas, Austin for four years and at Texas A&M...

Esmeralda Vialpando

Esmeralda Vialpando

Feb 20, 2021

Esmeralda Maria Vialpando 73, resident of Chama, New Mexico passed unexpectedly on February 20, 2021 at 7:45pm. She was welcomed by her parents, Amarante and Elicia Martinez on June 06, 1947 in Truchas, New Mexico.

Esmeralda married the love of her life Ruben, on December 17, 1977 in Espanola, New Mexico. She was a devoted wife, mother, grand & great-great...

Jeffery Dominguez

Jeffery Dominguez

Feb 19, 2021

Jeffrey Juan José Dominguez, III (age 54) a beloved son, father, brother, and grandfather departed this life suddenly on Friday, February 19, 2021.

 

He grew up in Chamisal and graduated from Penasco High School. He had a lengthy career with Southwest Airlines in California, Arizona and New Mexico, where he eventually retired.

 

The youngest of five children, he...

Donald Britt

Donald Britt

Feb 19, 2021

Donald Dean Britt, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend went home to the Lord on February 19, 2021. Don passed peacefully at home following a hard-fought battle with multiple myeloma. Don was born 12/31/51 in Iowa City, Iowa and was raised by loving adoptive parents Lige and Lois Britt in Farmington, NM and Durango, CO with his sisters Christina and...

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