Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
William Phillips
Jan 1, 2022
A beloved husband, brother, father, uncle, and friend left this earth after a lengthy battle with dementia, and heart and kidney diseases. He passed away on January 1, 2022 at the age of 91. William Gerald Phillips requested a cremation and that his ashes reside at National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix Arizona. No service will be held. Former Harrison resident,...
Noel Stone
Jan 1, 2022
Noel Robert Stone died peacefully at Holy Cross Hospital in Taos, New Mexico on Saturday, January 1, 2022.
Mr. Stone was born in Teaneck, New Jersey on December 25, 1929. He was the youngest of the five children of Walter and Veronica Stone. He was a graduate of Teaneck High School. He attended Patterson State Teachers College, graduating with a...
George Hagedorn
Jan 1, 2022
On New Year’s Day, January 1, 2022, George L. Hagedorn passed away unexpectedly and much too soon, at 77 years of age. He enjoyed many years as a long-time resident of Los Alamos County, New Mexico, and always treasured memories of his formative years spent in Ohio.
In 1944, George was born in Cincinnati, the oldest child of George W....
Josie Lopez
Jan 1, 2022
Josie F. Lopez, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, July 18, 2022.
Josie was born to Felia and Jacobo Vigil on June 26, 1943.
Josie enjoyed cooking, playing bingo, slot machines and playing the piano. She loved spending time with her family.
Josie is survived by her loving daughter;...
Maria Varela
Dec 31, 2021
Maria “Corrine” Varela, 75 joined her heavenly family Dec 31,2021. Maria was resident of Pecos, NM and was the most amazing mother, wife, grandmother, great-grand mother, sister and friend. She was kind to everyone and quick to help those in need. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Eloy Varela, Vigil, Father Elias Vigil, Mother Felipita, brother Gene...
Onofre Archuleta
Dec 31, 2021
Onofre M. Archuleta was born February 6, 1939. She passed away December 31,2021. She was 82 years old. Onofre was a kind hearted lady. She loved to cook. People loved her cooking. She worked in a restaurant in Abiquiu. She would invite friends to come down to eat. She liked to go to the mountains to camp with family. Her...
Robert Ray
Dec 31, 2021
In Memory of Robert D. (Bob) Ray
Robert D. (Bob) Ray transitioned to eternal life on December 31, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dixie Ray, to whom he was a best friend, partner if life and loving support. Bob was lovingly cared for at home by Dixie with the kind support from Ambercare Hospice.
Bob...
Joe Martinez
Dec 31, 2021
Jose (Joe) Abundo Martinez, 91, passed away peacefully in his home on December 31, 2021. He was born to Louis and Ramona Martinez in Levi, NM. He was a longtime resident of Santa Fe and Lyden, NM. He now joins Rose Ann Sanchez Martinez, the love of his life, who he married on July 30,1959 and his son Joseph in...
Frank Salazar
Dec 30, 2021
Frank Abel Salazar Sr., 77, born and raised in Taos, NM. He went to be with his father in heaven on December 30th, 2021. Preceded in death with his mom, Delia, dad, Eloy, sister, Polly, and brother, Eloy Jr. Frank was first a man of God– he lived to serve, study, and spread the gospel of Christ. He was also...
Placida Maestas
Dec 30, 2021
It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of Placida J. Maestas. Born April 2, 1946 and passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Placida was preceded in death by her parents Blas and Barbarita Maestas, sister Rosina Pacheco, brothers Jose Miguel Maestas, Blas Maestas Jr., Gilbert Maestas, Elias Bustos and Manuel Bustos; and father of her children...
Josephine Baca
Dec 30, 2021
Josephine “Pinnie” Baca, 67, passed away on December 30, 2021. She was born on February 28, 1954 in Santa Fe, NM to Baudilio and Josephine Baca.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Baudilio and Josephine Baca, son; Antonio Benavidez, daughter in law; Sarah Benavidez, brothers; Levi Baca, Leroy Baca, Dale Baca, Leo Baca, Anthony Baca, sister Mary Baca,...
Phyllis Duran
Dec 30, 2021
Phyllis Maureen Duran, 60 of Pecos took her last breath on December 30th of 2021 at St. Vincent's Hospital.
The rosary services will be recited on Friday, January 7th at 4pm (visitation starting at 3pm). Her mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 8th at 10am at St Anthony's Catholic Church in Pecos.
Phyllis was a...
John Stokes
Dec 29, 2021
John Loyal Stokes was born in Ogden, Utah on the 4th of July, 1941 to Loyal Child Stokes and Gladys Victoria Stone. The youngest of 5 children and only son, John took on the role of “man of the house” at a very young age after his parents divorced when he was 2 and his father passed away 5 years...
Constance Newell
Dec 29, 2021
Constance L’Ecuyer Newell, 90, of Los Alamos, NM passed away December 29, 2021, peacefully, with family by her side. She was born to the late Fabian and Hazel L’Ecuyer on February 24, 1931, in Athol, MA. She married the love of her life, Robert H. Newell on April 19, 1952 in Athol and together they had six children. They lived...
Robert Wells
Dec 29, 2021
Robert Ferrell Wells, 83, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2021, at his home in Los Alamos, NM, following a short illness.
Born in Bend, Oregon, on April 5, 1938, Robert moved with his family to Anchorage in 1940. During WWII, American soldiers camped out on the family’s homestead on the Kenai Peninsula, and Robert recalled spotting Japanese submarines off...
Kimberly Tucker
Dec 27, 2021
Kimberly Ann Tucker, 46, of Lancaster, California passed away suddenly December 27, 2021 in Santa Fe, NM. Services will be held in Amarillo, TX at a later date. Kim was born June 7, 1975 to Gary and Helen Tucker in Amarillo,TX. She graduated with honors from Amarillo High where she was a proud member of the Golden Sandies band and...
Darleen Atencio
Dec 27, 2021
Darleen Cynthia Atencio was born August 9, 1966 at the Indian Hospital in Santa Fe, NM. She passed December 27, 2021 in Espanola, NM. Darleen will be greatly missed by many. Darleen was a tribal member of the San Juan Pueblo.
Services will take place Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 9:00AM at San Juan Catholic Church in Ohkay Owingeh.
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William Cordova
Dec 26, 2021
William Joseph Cordova 56, resident of Rodarte NM went to be with Our Heavenly father in Heaven on December 26, 2021. He was born to the late Abelino Cordova and late Maclovia Cordova-Fresquez (step father Anelmo Fresquez). William is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Tranquilino Cordova Sr and Sofia A. Cordova maternal grandparents Jose Victor Cordova and Eloisa...
Joe Gomez
Dec 26, 2021
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend Joe Leonard (JL) Gomez on December 26, 2021. Leonard was born on March 21, 1956 to Juan D. and Emilia Gomez. Leonard lived all his life in Tierra Amarilla, NM but had recently lived in Chama, NM.
He was preceded in death...
Randy Putt
Dec 26, 2021
Randy Dean Putt passed away on December 26, 2021 at his home in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Randy was a kind,honest, and exceptionally loyal husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed the finer things in life and was quick toshare it with his family and friends. He never met a stranger. And if you had the pleasure of knowing Randy,...
