Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Barbara Sinkula
Nov 19, 2020
Barbara Sinkula, age 59, of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away on November 19, 2020 after a year-long struggle with brain cancer.
She was born in St. Clair Shores, MI and grew up spending time at the family cottage on the shores of Lake Huron in Ontario. She graduated from Oberlin College with degrees in Cello Performance and Biology. Following...
Maria Valdez
Nov 18, 2020
Irene Valdez, age 79 and a lifelong resident of Vadito, NM, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2020. A beloved daughter, sister, and aunt, Irene was one of the youngest of twelve children, born on January 27, 1941 to Juan and Fedelina Valdez. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings (in birth order) and (in-laws) Alfonso Valdez, Benedicto...
Tony Martinez
Nov 17, 2020
Heraldo Antonio “Tony” Martinez, a beloved son, brother, stepdad, granddad, nephew, cousin and friend passed away on November 17, 2020 unexpectedly at the age of 61.
Tony is preceded in death by his beloved mother Ninfa Martinez, father Jose Abel Martinez, brothers Jose Abel Jr, Daniel, Nolan, Nelson, John and his life-long partner Lorna Lewis.
Tony is survived by his...
Luciano Moya
Nov 17, 2020
Luciano P. Moya was born on July 1, 1928 to Luis and Esquilpula Moya in Canada De Los Alamos, New Mexico. On November 17, 2020 surrounded by his family he peacefully passed away in his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Luciano is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Ramos, Felipe and Pablo, his sister Rita, his sons...
Priscilla Blea
Nov 17, 2020
Priscilla M. Blea
Aug 18, 1942 - Nov 17, 2020
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Priscilla after a long heroic battle with Scleroderma. She died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family.
Priscilla was born and raised in Silver City, NM. Raised by her parents and grandmother. After...
Santanna Jordan
Nov 16, 2020
Santanna Marie Riza Jordan, 31, of Abiquiu, New Mexico was carried home, to his Heavenly Palace, on November 16, 2020.
Santanna was born August 14,1989. From the first time her Grandma, Lydia Jordan of Abiqui, saw her it was "love at first sight", and she cared for Santanna during her youth. She will be deeply missed by her "mom, momma,...
Pat Lovato
Nov 16, 2020
Pat “Patito” Lovato, Jr., resident of Santa Cruz, passed away on November 16, 2020. Patito was born on November 2, 1941 in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Patricio and Lois Lovato. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Rosie Sandoval; brother, Bob Lovato; nephews, David and Raymond Sandoval; brother-in-law, Sonny Martinez, niece Patricia Martinez; mother and father-in-law, Maguin...
Samuel Cook
Nov 15, 2020
Samuel Morrison Cook Jr. age 73 of Taos, NM lost his battle with cancer on November 15, 2020 while in the embrace of loved ones and listening to his favorite tunes. Sam will be remembered for his unconventional wisdom, loving generous spirit, and sense of humor. Sam was a master craftsman / woodworker with an artistic temperament. He was skilled...
Monica Valenzuela-Storey
Nov 15, 2020
Monica Valenzuela-Storey, 45 of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on November 15, 2020. Monica was born in Santa Fe, NM to Armando A. Valenzuela and Maria (Herrera) Valenzuela, both of Roswell, NM. Monica is preceded in death by her father, Armando A. Valenzuela, grandparents Armando O. Valenzuela, Elodia Valenzuela, and Emilia (Nana) Najar Herrera. Monica is survived by her son,...
Antonio Valdez
Nov 15, 2020
Antonio (Tony) A. Valdez, age 81, of Los Ojos, NM passed away November 15, 2020.
Antonio was born in Cebolla, NM to Antonio and Vicentita Valdez on April 23, 1939. He graduated from Tierra Amarilla High School and went on to serve in the United States Army, where he proudly earned his wings as part of the 82nd Airborne Division....
Sue Rush
Nov 14, 2020
Sue Geraldine Cotter Rush was born February 14th 1936 in Manassa Colorado to Layne Cotter and Irene Schofield Cotter she was the oldest of 7 children 5 sisters and 1 brother.
She married Keith Rush on June 2nd 1952 they had 2 children 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren in there 68 years of marriage she was a loving and...
Susan Camp
Nov 11, 2020
Susan Lewis Camp (Susie), 89 resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away of natural causes on November 11, 2020. She was born in Prescott, Arizona to Alice Hallisey & Silas H. Burnham.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Silas H. Burnham & Alice G. Hallisey, sister; Henrita Schrobligen, brother; Silas H. Burnham and her husband; Ray L. Camp.
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Maggie Valerio
Nov 10, 2020
Maggie Valerio, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 She is preceded in death by her parents, Abenicio and Emilia Romero, husband, Clodoveo Valerio and brothers, Louis and Jimmy Romero. She is survived by her sister, Hope Medina (Fidel), sons, Jerry Valerio (Bonnie) and Harold Valerio (Lynn), daughters, Miranda Vargas (John) and Andreita Ortega, very special nephew/son, Louis...
Cecelia Montoya
Nov 10, 2020
Cecelia S. Montoya, 78, from Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, passed from a sudden short illness at Presbyterian Hospital on November 10, 2020.
Cecelia was born on April 25 1942 in Luppe, Arizona to the beautiful couple of Amarante and Donna Silva. She graduated from the Santa Fe Indian School in 1960, and began a lengthy career as a bus driver for...
Flossie Miera
Nov 8, 2020
Flossie M. Miera, 87, of Taos passed away on November 08, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband, Palemon Miera, son, Andy P. Miera, parents, Juan Francisco Cordova and Eulogia Maldonado, grandchildren, Leroy Herrera and Alleyda Elizabeth Miera, brothers, Armando, Herman and Terry, sisters, Amelia and Ernestine. She is survived by her children, Harry Miera, Anita Miera (Estevan),...
Faustino Gonzales
Nov 7, 2020
Memorial Services for Faustino (Tino) Gonzales will be held on Thursday, June 17 at Santa Maria de La Paz, 11 College Ave in Santa Fe.
Guests will be greeted outside of the church @9am. Rosary will be recited at 9:30 and mass will follow.
Tino passed away November 7th, 2020, due to COVID. The family would like to thank...
Patrick Trujillo
Nov 7, 2020
Patrick “Pat” Trujillo, 60 years old, beloved son, special nephew, and friend passed away in his sleep on Saturday, November 7, 2020 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Pat was a graduate of NMMI, he was an outstanding artist, fine wood worker, metal machinist, leather worker, and caregiver. He is responsible for the design and carving of the Governor’s desk in...
Patsy Sisneros - Walters
Nov 7, 2020
Our beloved mom, granny, sister, auntie, and friend, Patsy Sisneros-Walters passed away suddenly on 11/07/2020. She joins her husband Dallas Walters Jr., parents Richard and Nora Sisneros, godson Andy Sisneros, and many other loved ones in heaven. She is survived by her children Nataley, Mary, Tony and wife Mickey, and Angel Quintana, grandchildren Constantine, Fortune, and Lorelai. She is also...
