Obituaries

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

Joseph Rivera

Joseph Rivera

Mar 25, 2022

Joseph S. Rivera Sr. 67, went with or lord on March 25, 2022. He was born on March 20, 1955 in Santa Fe, NM to Maria C. Rivera and Ralph Rivera.  Joseph married Gena Rivera November 18, 1978 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Ralph and Maria C. Rivera, grandfathers; Teresforo Rivera and...

Mary Montoya

Mary Montoya

Mar 25, 2022

Mary Montoya, 79, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away on March 25, 2022.  She was born on November 9, 1942 in Santa Fe, NM to Inez Gonzales and Francisco Gonzales.

She is preceded in death by her husband; Tommy Montoya, Parents; Inez and Francisco Gonzales, 10 brothers and sister.

She is survived by her son; Thomas (May) Montoya, daughters; Yvonne...

Zelma Goldstein

Zelma Goldstein

Mar 24, 2022

Our dear friend, Zelma, was welcomed into heaven on March 24, 2022.  While looking out the window at the sky and trees, she saw her welcoming family and with a beautiful look on her face and mouthing words to them, she took one last breath and left this earthly plane. Born in New York, November 14, 1929 to Isidore and...

Bryan Larsen

Bryan Larsen

Mar 24, 2022

Bryan Jay Larsen, born February 20, 1968, was a man who encouraged others to live. Live the way they felt happiest and he followed his own advice. He was a man of many talents, hobbies, and skills. He died unexpectedly on March 24th 2022 while enjoying the outdoors. From a young age he found a love for nature through scouting,...

Mercedes Maria "Mercy" Martinez

Mercedes Maria "Mercy" Martinez

Mar 23, 2022

Mercedes “Mercy” Martinez of Chamita NM, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday March 23, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.    

Our Tia Mercy was 96 years old when she passed.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Antonio and Manuelita Martinez; sisters, Sophia Martinez (Max), Isabelle Guillen (Vicente), Maria Maes (Manuel), Odila Montoya (Benny), Teresita Salazar...

Albert Vigil

Albert Vigil

Mar 22, 2022

Albert L. Vigil (Bucky), 65, of Chimayo NM, passed away peacefully at home in the early morning of Tuesday,  March 22, 2022.

Albert was preceded in death by his parents Mary and Arturo Vigil of Chimayo, brother Sam Vigil of Chimayo, nieces Lori Vigil of Chimayo, and Yvonne Bustos Calvert of Espanola.

Albert was born July 7, 1956. He was...

Michael Alvarez

Michael Alvarez

Mar 20, 2022

Michael Eli Alvarez was a caring son, husband, father, uncle, brother, and friend. He passed away in his home on March 20, 2022 at the age of 51. He fought a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest. 

Michael graduated from Alameda High School in Lakewood,...

Natividad Anaya

Natividad Anaya

Mar 20, 2022

Natividad Anaya, December 25, 1939 - March 20, 2022

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 20, 2022 with his family by his side.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Tillie and Jose D. Anaya and in-laws, Christina and Alfredo Rivera. Siblings; Ramona and Bernie Carpenter, Rita and Mariano...

Dave Tennessen

Dave Tennessen

Mar 18, 2022

David M. Tennessen (“Dave”), 68, of Los Alamos, NM passed on unexpectedly, and to the heartbreak of many, on Friday March 18, 2022.

Dave was born to Mary and Robert Tennessen in 1953 in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in Chicago and loved visiting and staying with his grandparents in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Dave loved camping and scouting and he...

Raymond Rodriguez

Raymond Rodriguez

Mar 18, 2022

Raymond "Santa Fe Ray" Rodriguez

 

07/16/1939 - 03/18/2022

 

Ray Rodriguez, a beloved son, husband, brother, father, grandfather and great grandfather

 was welcomed home to the kingdom of our Lord and Savior

on March 18, 2022. 

Ray Rodriguez born to Enriqueta Marquez was loved by everyone and leaves 

behind endless memories. 

Ray loved his family more...

Edwina La Grange

Edwina La Grange

Mar 17, 2022

Edwina B LaGrange Age 61, eccentric to the core, with an artistic talent and one who danced to her own tune, passed away unexpectedly March 17th, 2022.

She was a resident of Velarde, Nm.  Born in Albuquerque N.M, March 30th, 1960.

She was preceded in death by her Mother Dolores G Garcia, Brother’s Frank and Richard LaGrange and Chris Garcia.

...

Debbie Rodarte

Debbie Rodarte

Mar 17, 2022

Debbie A. Rodarte, 55, a life long Taos resident, passed away unexpectedly on March 17th, 2022.  She was born to Mary Macias and Arturo Gonzales on August 16th, 1966.    Debbie is preceded in death by both of her parents.  She is survived by her children Lawrence (Michelle) Padilla, Santiago Mascarenas, and Shaylee.  Grandkids: Michael, Laura, and Jordan.  Siblings: Charlie Macias,...

Shontez Morris

Shontez Morris

Mar 17, 2022

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Amelia Garcia

Amelia Garcia

Mar 17, 2022

AMELIA ESTELE GARCIA, born September 5, 1934, left this earth to be with our Heavenly Father  on Thursday, March 17, 2022.  Amelia was born to Celina and Efrosinio Trujillo of Pojoaque.  She married the love of her life, Joe M. Garcia on October 1, 1955.  Amelia was a loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Amelia stayed home with...

Arturo Trujillo Jr.

Arturo Trujillo Jr.

Mar 16, 2022

Arturo (Art) Trujillo, Jr. of Santa Fe, passed away on March 16, 2022 at the age of 86.  He was born in Ranchos de Taos, NM to Arturo Sr and Isabel Trujillo.  He was proceeded in death by his parents, sister Edna Esquibel and brother Dale Trujillo.

He is survived by his wife Tita R. Trujillo, sons Arthur III, Matthew,...

Nancy Lewis

Nancy Lewis

Mar 16, 2022

Nancy Lewis: insatiable scholar and exacting writer; loving wife and doting mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; faithful friend; passionate participant in community affairs; and force to be reckoned with, died peacefully at her Santa Fe home after a long illness on March 16, 2022, at the age of 77.

Nancy was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 2, 1945, to Esther...

Frank "Wayne" Flournoy

Frank "Wayne" Flournoy

Mar 15, 2022

Frank “Wayne” Flournoy, 60, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed on March 15, 2022. He was born on January 24, 1962 in Nowata, Oklahoma, to Frances Tisdale and Ostelle Flournoy. He married Patricia Flournoy on January 26, 2018 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Wayne you were my heart, my love, and my everything. We love you and we will truly...

Andreita Chavez

Andreita Chavez

Mar 14, 2022

Andreita Chavez, 92, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on March 14, 2022.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert J. Chavez, children, Maria Chavez-Medina and Joe Z. Medina and Gilbert Ben Chavez, parents, Celso and Gregorita Trujillo, many siblings, grandchildren, Patricia Chavez, Patricia Medina and Valeen Abeyta. She is survived by children, Connie Trujillo (Leo), Valentina Marquez...

Elias Vigil

Elias Vigil

Mar 13, 2022

Elias Gabriel Vigil, 71, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed on March 13, 2022. He was born on August 20, 1950 in Embudo, New Mexico, to Maria Ceralia Archuleta and Jose Demecio Vigil. He married Vita (Archuleta) Vigil (52 Years).

Elias enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 18 and served 4 years. He came back and was...

Ernesto Ortega

Ernesto Ortega

Mar 13, 2022

Ernesto Q. Ortega, 87, passed away peacefully at home with his family on March 13, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vicente Ortega and Petra Ortega Morales, his brother Manuel Ortega, his sisters Angela Pino and Isabelle Apodaca and his wife of 48 years, Mildred Inez Ortega. He is survived by his daughters Yolanda Ruth Ortega and...

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