Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Delfina Lujan
Nov 26, 2020
Delfina Lujan was called home by our heavenly father on Thanksgiving Day peacefully with her family by her side.
Preceded in death by her parents Tranqulino and Elvira (Williams) Lujan, siblings, Stella Gonzales (Andy), Josie Archuleta (Fidel), Baby Rita, Luis (Molly and Anna), Lupe.
Survivors: Lourdes Tenorio (sister), numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews.
Delfina was a member...
Robert Montoya
Nov 26, 2020
Name of Deceased: Robert “Bobby” Montoya
Age: 83 / Date of Death: 11-26-2020
Place of Birth: Las Vegas, NM
Mother: Isabel “Bessie” Montoya
Father: Conrad Montoya
Married: DeoLinda M. Roybal Date 5-10-58 /Las Vegas, NM
Preceded by Death: (Parents) Conrad Montoya/ Isabel “Bessie” Montoya
Survived By: (Wife) DeoLinda M. Montoya
(5) Sons: Robert “Rick” Montoya (wife) Macrina, Carl Montoya (wife)...
Lynne Fritschi
Nov 26, 2020
Lynne Fritschi, 86, beloved Mother of Amy, Tom, and Julia, and step-Mother to Eric, Evan and Carla, was called to her eternal resting place on November 26, 2020. She entered this world on February 9, 1934, in Marshall, Michigan, born to Ralph and Florence Kline. Lynne attended Asbury College in Kentucky and became a beautician. After starting her family, Lynne...
Maria Figueroa
Nov 26, 2020
Maria Figueroa, 70 resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020. She was born on April 28, 1950, in Michoacan, Mexico to Alejandra Cardenas & Aurelio Figueroa.
She is survived by her husband: Jose Ramirez, her daughters; Grisel Perez and Celia Lopez and her son; Miguel Figueroa.
Maria was a nurse at La Familia Medical...
Constancia Ortega
Nov 25, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Constancia “Connie” T. Ortega, 81, from Llano Quemado, New Mexico. Connie was born and raised in Llano Quemado, New Mexico, and attended school in Taos through grade 12. She lived a full and productive life with the love of her family, friends, and deep Catholic faith. Her life and...
David Edward Schultz
Nov 25, 2020
DAVID E. SCHULTZ, 79, of Longmont, Colorado, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 while staying with his family in Santa Fe. He was born May 15, 1941 in Wells, Minnesota, the son of Anna and Gregory Schultz. He married his beloved wife, Sharon Fredrickson, on October 7, 1967, and she preceded him in death on February 26, 2006. He was...
Anthony Rivera
Nov 25, 2020
Anthony (Tony) Rivera (1929-2020)
Anthony (Tony) Rivera was a light in the world. He loved people and made it a point to brighten the day of everyone near him. All who met him felt his love and positivity.
Born in New York to Puerto Rican parents, who had immigrated to NY in 1920. Raised in Little Italy neighborhood of Brooklyn, his...
Pauline Antoine
Nov 24, 2020
Pauline Antoine 90, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 24, 2020. She was born February 4th 1930 and was preceded in death by her beloved father William, mother Piedad and brother in-law Harold Johnson.
She is survived by her only sibling Elidia Johnson of Ohkay Owingeh, nieces and nephews who were like her...
Remigio Martinez
Nov 24, 2020
Remigio D. Martinez 89, a resident of Chimayo NM went to be with our Lord on 11/24/2020 after a brief illness. Remigio was preceded in death by his parents Pablo and Magdalena Martinez, Sister Carolina, brother Pablo Noe, Uncle Aniceto, wife Erlinda (Archuleta) Martinez, and sons Eddie and David (Anthony) Martinez.
Remigio is survived by his wife Elizaida (Ellie), Sister...
Tommy Martinez
Nov 24, 2020
Tom A. Martinez “hazel” was born on January 6, 1947. He was a lifelong resident of Taos. He passed away on November 24, 2020 at the age of 73. Tom was caring, loving and gentle. He was a friend to many. He is loved dearly by his former-partner, Diana Archuleta. His three daughters, Melissa (Mike) Martinez, Madelynna Martinez, and Arlynda...
Jose Monndragon
Nov 24, 2020
Jose “Ray” Mondragon Sr., 93, of Taos, passed away on November 24, 2020. He was born in Ranchos de Taos to Juan and Lucia Mondragon. He was a veteran of WWII and Korean Conflict and Boys Scout Master. He is preceded in death by his wife, Teodora Mondragon, parents, Juan and Lucia Mondragon, daughter, Helen Giordano, granddaughter, Michelle, brothers, Encarnicion...
Paul Leyba
Nov 23, 2020
Paul J. Leyba
Passed away November 23, 2020 the youngest of the family, and member of the Hi Landers Musical family group. Graduated in 1969 at Santa Fe High, and was drafted to the Army and was in Vietnam War. Paul worked in the City Of Santa Fe as a mechanic for the City Police vehicles, he had many hobbies...
John Trujillo
Nov 23, 2020
John Edward Trujillo passed away in Angel Fire on November 23, 2020 following a lengthy illness. He was born on May 28, 1945 in Clayton, New Mexico, the tenth of thirteen siblings. He spent his childhood making mischief on the Anchor D cattle ranch outside of Texhoma, Oklahoma, where his father worked as a foreman. John, or JT as most...
Walter Jackson
Nov 22, 2020
Walter Ray Jackson, 88, passed away gently on November 23, 2020 at home with his daughter in Los Alamos, NM.
Walter was born in Tucumcari, NM to Calvin and Gail Jackson and has many friend and relatives still left in the area.
Walter is remembered for his cowboy essence and his giving nature, as a beloved father and grandfather,...
Kathleen Jaramillo-Vigil
Nov 21, 2020
It is with an extremely heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved sister (daughter, Mother and grandmother), Kathleen Lorraine Jaramillo (Vigil). Our beautiful sister’s life was taken tragically on Friday, November 20th, 2020 at the age of 57. Kathy had a vibrant zest for life and a can-do attitude that will continue to be an inspiration for...
William Zorumski
Nov 20, 2020
Dr. William E. (Bill) Zorumski, 80, a retired NASA scientist and 19 year resident of Taos, died on November 20, 2020 at the Taos Living Center.
Bill is survived by his wife Caryle; his three siblings Marcella, Dorothy and Tommy; his four children Joe, Barry (Karen), Ashley (Jimmy), and Kelsey (Peter); his nine grandchildren Linda (Matthew), Joey (Lan), John,...
Patrick Quinn
Nov 19, 2020
Patrick Gleason Quinn, MD of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away peacefully in his sleep from aspiration pneumonia as a result of his 15 year battle with neck cancer and complications from treatment on November 19, 2020. He was 62.
Patrick was born in Milton, Massachusetts November 30, 1957. At age 12 Patrick joined Community Boating where he sailed, worked...
Michael Celo
Nov 19, 2020
Michael Paul Celo, age 47, of Jemez Pueblo, NM passed away unexpectedly November 19, 2020, and will be missed dearly by friends and family of all kinds.
Dolores Griego
Nov 19, 2020
Dolores Adelaida Griego
May 10, 1920 – November 19, 2020
Dolores Adelaida Griego passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 19th, 2020 in Santa Fe, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband, A. Gilbert Griego, her parents Alberto and Maximiana (Maya) Suazo (Sisneros), her two brothers, Antonio and Ernesto Suazo. She is survived by her son, Mario A. Suazo,...
