Obituaries

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

Agustin Garcia

Agustin Garcia

May 14, 2021

Agustin Rosenaldo Garcia, age 88, born on August 27, 1932 in Abiquiu, NM, joined our Lord on Friday, May 14, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Ermelinda (Abeyta) Garcia, also born in Abiquiu, NM.  Agustin is survived by his 9 children, Rebecca, Gloria, Ursula, Atocha, Ernest, Cecilia, Adrian, Inez, and Andrea along with...

Carlotta "Carla" Ortiz Rodriguez

Carlotta "Carla" Ortiz Rodriguez

May 14, 2021

Carlotta "Carla" Ortiz Rodriguez, 95, resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away peacefully in her home on May 14, 2021. She was born on October 25, 1925 in Santa Fe, NM to Josefita and Francisco Ortiz.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Francisco and Josefita Ortiz, granddaughter; Karen Castanon, sisters; Lourdes Sena, Rosina Sena, Susie Quintana and Soccoro...

Brigida V. Sena

Brigida V. Sena

May 13, 2021

Brigida “Vicky” Sena was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. The Lord called her home on May 13, 2021 at the age of 71, following a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. Despite her struggles, she fought the good fight and never wavered in her faith.

Vicky was born to the late Elias and Julia...

Tyler "T" Chesney

Tyler "T" Chesney

May 13, 2021

Tyler “T” Chesney

Our beloved Tyler, the glue of our family and the most generous, kind hearted man we know was suddenly taken from us on Thursday, May 13, 2021.

Tyler was born on February 28, 1988 in Long Beach, CA to George Chesney and Diana C’ De Baca. Tyler is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Gloria C’...

Pauline Raught

Pauline Raught

May 13, 2021

Pauline Raught, 78, Resident of Santa Fe, NM Passed away on May 13, 2021 she was born on November 29, 1942 in Capulin, NM to Eutimia and Lewis Martinez.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Lewis and Eutimia Martinez, husband; John Raught, sons; Gilbert Martinez, Robert Montoya, and Shawn Montoya, sisters; Molly Ortiz, Lillian Archuleta and Charlene Winn,...

John Leo Boucher

John Leo Boucher

May 13, 2021

John (Johnny) Boucher, 1961-2021

 

Local artist, musician, author, and exceptionally well dressed master barber Johnny Boucher passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, May 13. Everyone who ever met Johnny knows that he was one of a kind and that we’ve lost a beloved friend, son, partner, and brother.

Born in Massachusetts on September 18, 1961, Johnny grew up...

Clay Kinsell

Clay Kinsell

May 11, 2021

Clay L. Kinsell, 97, went to be with the Lord on May 11, 2021, while at home in Santa Fe with his daughter Jean. He was born on September 27, 1923 on the family ranch in Stanley, New Mexico, where he grew up. He served in the army as a lineman in the European theater during World War II, and...

Richard Kendall Simpson

Richard Kendall Simpson

May 11, 2021

Richard Kendall Simpson was born August 31, 1931 in Albany, Georgia. He was the youngest of 3 sons born to John Elsie Simpson and Daisy Kendall Simpson. He spent his childhood in Albany and began attending the University of Georgia at age 16 on an ROTC scholarship. While a student, he married his high school sweetheart, Juliet (Jetta) on September...

David Harold Hultin

David Harold Hultin

May 11, 2021

David Hultin passed away peacefully on May 11, 2021 at his home in Santa Fe, NM. He was 75 years old—even though his Facebook page said he was only 70. Born on June 14, 1945 to Harold and Ruth Hultin in Milford, MA, David was a beachcombing scallywag with a love for a good book and long meaningful friendships. His...

Rosina Contreras

Rosina Contreras

May 9, 2021

Rosina Contreras, 87, resident of Rio en Medio, passed away on May 09, 2021. She was born in       Rio en Medio Santa Fe, NM to Isidora and Margarito Contreras.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Margarito and Isidora Contreras, sister; Juanita C. Jimenez, brother-in-law; Urbano (Juanita D.) Jimenez, nephews; Harold Jimenez, Matthew Montoya and Ruben Perez, nieces; Ernestine...

Suzanne D. Harris

Suzanne D. Harris

May 8, 2021

Suzanne D. Harris

June 20, 1932 – May 8, 2021

Suzanne (Sue) D. Harris, loving wife and mother, business woman, voracious reader, civic volunteer, world traveler, seamstress/quilter and avid bridge player, died peacefully at home in Santa Fe surrounded by family members on May 8, 2021. Sue is survived by her loving husband Neal L. Harris; two daughters, Stephanie (Andy)...

Iris Moore

Iris Moore

May 8, 2021

Iris Moore, 83, passed away on May 08, 2021 from this world and is now in heaven with the lord. She was born on December 21, 1937 in Guyana to Sookie Singh and Lalta Singh. She married Rudolph Moore in 1980 in Geo, Guyana.

She is preceded in death by her mother; Sookie Singh, father; Lalta Singh, husband; Rudolph Moore,...

Mario Carrillo Lopez

Mario Carrillo Lopez

May 8, 2021

Mario L. Carrillo, 67, resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on May 08, 2021. He was born on               February 19, 1954 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Ofelia Lopez and Isidro Carrillo. He married Elva Machuca Zapata in Chihuahua, Mexico.

He is preceded in death by his mother; Ofelia Lopez, father; Isidro Carrillo and daughter; Gabriela Carrillo.

He is survived by...

Robert Elwin Strait

Robert Elwin Strait

May 6, 2021

Robert E. Strait 72, passed away May 6th 2021 of a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents Rev. Luren and Elizabeth Strait of Greenville, Michigan, brother William Strait of Riverview, Michigan, sister Ellen Richter of High Ridge, Missouri, and step-daughter Amanda Ross of Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is survived by his sons, Patrick and wife...

Arthur Joseph Johnson

Arthur Joseph Johnson

May 4, 2021

Arthur Joseph Johnson, 91, was called home to our Lord on May 4, 2021. Arthur was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was adored by his family, and all who knew him. Arthur is survived by the love of his life Theresa (Tessie). They enjoyed 68 years of marriage filled with love and devotion. Together they raised 6...

Polly Ortiz

Polly Ortiz

May 4, 2021

Polly Ortiz

June 07, 1919 ~ May 04, 2021

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother, passed away at home on May 04, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

Polly was born on June 7, 1919 in Colonias, New Mexico to Jesus and Domitilia Garcia.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Jesus & Domitilia Garcia,...

Erica Nicole Montoya

Erica Nicole Montoya

May 3, 2021

Erica Nicole Montoya, 33, resident of Albuquerque, NM suddenly passed away on May 03, 2021. She was born on June 27, 1987 in Santa Fe, NM to Catherine Smith and John Montoya. She is preceded in death by her grandfather; Kenneth Smith Sr., great grandmother; Ophelia Smith, great grandfather; Howard Smith, grandmother; Theresa Montoya and aunt; Roberta Payne. She is...

Michael Maremont

Michael Maremont

May 2, 2021

Michael D. Maremont died at age 87 on May 2, 2021 after a brief illness. A long-time Santa Fe resident and transplant from Chicago, he worked in commercial real estate in both cities.

Passionate about teaching and mentoring, Michael taught entrepreneurship at Northwestern University’s adult-education college. He coached small-business owners at SCORE where he served as Santa Fe chair, founded...

Peggy Sparks

Peggy Sparks

May 2, 2021

Peggy J Sparks (Granny) has passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, May 2, 2021 and has now joined her parent’s, sister’s, brother, son and grandson in heaven. Granny was born and a long time Ranchos De Taos resident, nursing was her career for over 40 years, she spent her life loving nature and all animals, she was strong,...

Zacarias Pana

Zacarias Pana

May 2, 2021

Zacarias Florencio Paña, 73, a resident of Fairview, NM went home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2021, with his loving family and friends by his side.

Zacarias was born in Embudo, NM. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Sylvia Paña, his faithful brother Joseph Paña and their parents Zacarias Paña, Sr. and Sofia Paña,...

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