Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Naomi Mascarenas
Jan 10, 2021
Naomi Mascarenas, 81, of El Valle passed away on January 10, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jacobo and Elaisa Romero. She is survived by her husband, Clarence, children, Barb, David (Atira), Margie, Cindy (Pete), granddaughters, Lyndsay (Dave) and Kaleigh Flowers, great grandchildren, Haley, Dylan and Noah, brothers, Jake (Claudia), and Claude, sisters, Faby, Ruth, Lela (Doug),...
Joshua David Miko
Jan 9, 2021
Joshua David Miko was born on December 26, 2003 and was called back to heaven at the age of 17 on January 9, 2021. He died doing what he loved - camping. Josh is the son of David and Janice Miko and was born and raised in Los Alamos. Josh was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Joseph Miko;...
Nora Gallegos
Jan 8, 2021
Nora Gallegos, born on September 6, 1939, to Max and Mercedes Martinez passed away peacefully the morning of January 8, 2021, in her home surrounded by her family in Alcalde, NM.
Nora is preceded in death by her husband Sam Gallegos; parents Max and Mercedes Martinez; brothers Ben Martinez, Efrain (Angie) Martinez, Max Jr. (Evangeline) Martinez, and nephew...
Carolyn Johnson
Jan 8, 2021
The town of Taos has lost a beloved member of our community. On Friday, January 8th, 2021, Carolyn (CJ) Johnson died at home in Ranchos de Taos after a brief, but intense battle with cancer. She was 75 years old. CJ is survived by her beloved life partner, Ethel Chapel, with whom she found great happiness in her last few...
Josephine Garcia
Jan 8, 2021
Our beautiful and precious wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Josephine “Josie” Garcia, peacefully went to be with Our Dear Lord on Friday, January 8th, 2021, she was surrounded by her loving family.Josie, as she was known by all, was a very loving and caring person who touched all the people she met with her kindness and sweet disposition.Josie was...
Gilbert Ortiz
Jan 8, 2021
Gilbert (Gil) A. Ortiz, passed away late Friday, January 8th, 2021 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Gil was born in Terrero, New Mexico on June 8, 1934 to Juan Rivera Ortiz and Maria Isadora (Mary) Martinez. Terrero is a mining community just outside Pecos, New Mexico. He grew up in Pecos except for a year in Santa Fe, during high...
Robert Lovato
Jan 7, 2021
Beloved brother, uncle, great-uncle and friend Bobby Lovato of Alcalde, NM passed away unexpectedly at home at the age of 56 on Thursday, January 7, 2021.
Bobby is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Juanita and Pedro Lovato, maternal grandparents, William and Rayitos Ortega, beloved mother Kate Lovato, father Juan B Lovato, niece Jeanette Rae Lovato and great...
The Rev. Dr. Richard W. Murphy
Jan 7, 2021
The Rev. Dr. Richard W. Murphy passed away peacefully at home, on Thursday, January 7. He was a passionate member of the Santa Fe community, serving as rector of St. Bede’s Episcopal Church (1997 to 2011), assisting priest at Holy Faith Episcopal Church (from 2017) and chaplain to the New Mexico State Senate (since 2014).In addition, he regularly conducted services...
Grace Valdez
Jan 6, 2021
Grace G. Valdez was born February 27, 1927 and went home to heaven January 6, 2021.
Grace was born and preceded in death by her parents Frank and Anita Garcia. She was also proceeded in death by her husband Leo Valdez, her son Ralph Valdez, her granddaughter Alicia Valdez and her brothers; Orlando, Isaac and Tito Garcia.
She is...
Frank Gonzales
Jan 5, 2021
Frank Gonzales, 96, of Questa, New Mexico passed To his eternal home after a brief illness with his family at his side. He is preceded in death by his parents and other beloved family members. He is survived by his children, Ben Gonzales (Sally), Mary Anne Gonzales-Romero (Ernest), JoAnn Gonzales (Patrick), Mary Jean Gonzales, Mark Gonzales (Rena), and the mother...
Brian Dale Mcdaniel
Jan 4, 2021
Brian Dale McDaniel, resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on January 04, 2021. He was born on October 20, 1958 in Kansas City, Missouri to Dale McDaniel and Kathryn Goloby.
Joseph F. Miller
Jan 4, 2021
Joseph F. Miller was born on August 22, 1930 in Canton, Ohio. He passed away on January 4, 2021 in his beautiful home and ranch in Lamy, New Mexico.
What a man, with so many attributes, a husband, father, adorned and respected grandfather, a staunch pro-life supporter who shed many tears. A true rancher who raised many cattle in his...
Manuel & Terry Gonzales
2021
Manuel Gonzales, 84, went to be with The Lord on Tuesday, June 8th, 2021. Manuel was born in Clovis, New Mexico to Fernandez Gonzales and Ricardita Zamora on September 29th 1937.
Terry Gonzales, 80, went to be with The Lord on Saturday August 28th, 2021. Terry was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Frank P Aragon and Eloisa Gallegos on...
Robert Esquibel
2021
AUGUST 7, 1970 ~ DECEMBER 12, 2021
In loving memory of Robert “Rambo” Esquibel 51, a resident of La Mesilla, NM passed away late Sunday, December 12, 2021. Robert was born on August 7, 1970 in Grants, NM. He was a 1989 Espanola Valley High School Graduate & where he met the love of his life, his wife Joann.
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Raymond Lujan
Jan 1, 2021
Raymond “Ramon” Gilberto Lujan 89 years of age went to be with our lord on January 01, 2021. Raymond was born to his loving parents Ignacio and Delfinia Lujan in Santa Cruz, New Mexico on June 03, 1931.
Ramon married the love of his life Isabel on April 23, 1970 in Santa Cruz, New Mexico. The tw enjoyed a beautiful...
George Efrain Ancona
Jan 1, 2021
Mexican-American Children’s Book Author
Ancona, George Efrain, 91, died at home in Santa Fe on January 1, 2021.
George Ancona is renowned for creating vivid photo essays that invite children to immerse themselves in new places and cultures, to appreciate the work of everyday life and to accept themselves as well as others. His intimate portraits and straightforward writings celebrate...
Jose Antonio Blea
Jan 1, 2021
Jose Antonio Blea, 75 resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on January 01, 2021. He was born on April 29, 1945 in Santa Fe, NM to Cleofas Blea.
He is preceded in death by his brothers; Felipe Moya, Luciano Moya and Pablo Moya and his sister; Rita Moya.
He is survived by his son; Chris Blea, cousin; Paul Blea,...
Zenovio Medina
Dec 31, 2020
Zenovio Joe Medina, passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2020. He is preceded in death by his loving wife and best friend of 52 years, Maria Chavez Medina, his parents, Juan Manuel and Adelina Medina and his beautiful granddaughter, Patricia Medina.
Zenovio was always very creative, talented and energetic and was always ready to lend a helping hand. He was...
August George Hetzel
Dec 30, 2020
Br. August George Hetzel, F.S.C., 83 resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on December 30, 2020. He was born on November 13, 1937, in Abbeville, LA to Fannie Rembert Hetzel and August George Hetzel.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Mr. & Mrs. August George Hetzel and his sister; Mrs. Frank D. Burch.
He is survived by...
