Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Viola Mascarenas
Nov 7, 2020
Viola Lujan Mascarenas. It is with immense sorrow and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother Viola Lujan Mascarenas. She began her journey with our Heavenly Father on November 7, 2020 at the age of 92. She passed away peacefully in her casita with her family by her side. She treasured her...
Fred Seeds
Nov 7, 2020
SEEDS, FRED (Frederick) D., age 94, passed away at his home in Fairview on November 7, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, David C. Garcia.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary Ann Seeds, children Robert Seeds (Laura), Rita Seeds-Garcia, Freddie Seeds, Barbara Bachechi (Mark), Kathy VanderVossen (Anthony); ten grandchildren, eight greatgrandchildren, several loving...
James Aragon
Nov 5, 2020
James C. Aragon, 47 of Llano Quemado passed away on November 05, 2020. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Santiago F. Romero, Cornelio and Emma Aragon. He is survived by his children, Jared Aragon and Sierra Aragon, grandson, Ricky Trujillo, parents Toby and Lee Anna Aragon, brother, Joseph Aragon (Antonia), nieces, Jadynn and Madisynn Aragon, grandmother, Dorothy C....
Arselia Gallegos
Nov 5, 2020
Arselia Herrera Gallegos, age 88, resident of Espanola since 1982, peacefully passed away on Thursday November 5, 2020. There will be no funeral services at this time due to the Covid-19 precautions and travel restrictions.
Arselia was born on March 31, 1932 to Luis and Adela Herrera in Los Ancones New Mexico. She married Albert Gallegos on July 18 1955.They...
Isabelle Vigil
Nov 5, 2020
Isabelle G. Vigil passed away on November 5, 2020 at home. Isabelle had moved back to Espanola, where she was born and raised, last August from California.
She was preceded in death by her husband Santiago F. Vigil, her daughter Elizabeth M. Vigil, her sons James P. Vigil and Anthony E. Vigil, her grandson Patrick Ryan Vigil, her brothers Juan...
June G. Wood
Nov 4, 2020
June G. Wood
June G Wood was born October 14, 1921 to Frank and Gertrude Gouin, in Duncan, Oklahoma. She graduated from Duncan High School in 1939 and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in pipe organ in 1943 from Oklahoma State University. During her college years, she was selected for Who’s Who in America Colleges and Universities, was...
Phillip Delgado
Nov 3, 2020
Phillip H. Delgado
Our beloved Father, Phillip “Phil” Delgado went to be with our Lord on November 3, 2020, after an extended illness. He was born in Chaperito, NM on September 9, 1927 to Sostenes and Melecia Delgado who preceded him in death. He was also preceded I death by his beloved son, Kenneth “Canuto” Delgado and numerous other relatives....
Diana Leyba Montoya
Nov 3, 2020
Diana Montoya was called to the Lord on November 3rd. She was an amazing wife, mother, mother in-law, grandmother and great grandmother. She could put a smile on anyone's face. She is survived by her husband Benny Montoya, daughter-in-law Angela Montoya, Granddaughter Charlene Ortega (husband) Michael Ortega, Grandson Ronnie Montoya (wife) Ashley Montoya. Great Grandchildren Michael & Darren Ortega, Johnella,...
Steven Gurule
Nov 2, 2020
Steven C. Gurule
It is with profound sadness, that we announce the passing of Steven C. Gurule 52 years old. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Joe B & Eufelia Martinez, Antonio & Juanita Gurule and other loving relatives. He is survived by his parents Joe & Tita Gurule, his daughter Megan (Cesar), his beloved grandson Julian, his...
Jerry Salazar
Nov 2, 2020
Jerry D. Salazar, 73 a resident of Santa Fe, NM, has gone to be with our loving God & reunite with the love of his life, Catherine G Salazar on November 2, 2020.
He was born to Fedelino and Fedelina Salazar on April 29, 1947. Father to 5 beautiful daughters, Geraldine, Margaret, Garlene, Marlena, Carmelita & their spouses, sons, Matthew,...
Janice Cockreham
Nov 2, 2020
Our beloved mother, grandmother and sister, Janice Lee Tallant Cockreham, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 2, 2020 after a lengthy and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was born October 10, 1942 in Walters OK to parents George Albert Tallant, MD and Billie Ruth Rodman Tallant, RN and grew up in Frederick, OK and graduated from Frederick...
Joe Tapia
Nov 1, 2020
Joe Tapia, 98, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on November 1, 2020. He entered this world on July 27, 1922 in Chamita, NM, born to Luciano and Genoveva Tapia. He was met in Heaven by his wife Margaret Tapia. He is survived by his only daughter Lucille Wietzema and her husband Jake, by his eldest son...
Penelope Gregory
Nov 1, 2020
Penelope Gregory, 1945-2020, died in Taos, New Mexico, November 1, 2020 asthe result of a one vehicle car accident. The owner of AAA Homecare, andresident of Taos, she will be buried in Detroit Lakes, MN. in a private family service. Penny’s family will host a Taos Celebration of Life with friends in Taos in the future, observing Department of...
Rita "Grandma Rita" Granillo
Nov 1, 2020
Rita Granillo, at the age of 87, joined her husband, parents, and siblings, at the gates of heaven on the morning of November 1, 2020, from injuries incurred by a stroke. She was surrounded by family, unconditional love, and a strong faith in God during her last days.
Born in Mexico on May 29, 1933 to Salvador and Reyes Chacon,...
Mary Varela
Nov 1, 2020
Mary Varela, 77 of Pecos, New Mexico passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2020, one day prior to her husband’s 34 year anniversary.
She is preceded in death by her parents Celestino and Josephine Quintana, her husband Euverio Varela, grandson Christopher Chief Varela, sisters, Antonia Tanuz and Eufemia Maynard and many other relatives she loved.
She is survived by...
Donovan Browning
Oct 31, 2020
To the heartbreak of many, Donovan James Browning, 22, passed away suddenly October 31, 2020.
Donovan was born December 1st, 1997 to Angelina Naranjo and Jason Browning in Santa Fe, NM, and belonged to both Ohkay Owingeh and San Ildefonso Pueblos. He grew up loving music, reading, and taking part in traditional responsibilities. He was a particularly good student. As...
Angelo Moquino
Oct 31, 2020
Angelo Moquino, age 30, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 31, 2020.
Angelo was born June 12, 1990, and is a member of Santa Clara. He will be remembered and missed by a plentitude of family and friends.
A short visitaion for Angelo will be held on Tuesday, November 03, 2020 from 12:30PM-1:00PM at Rivera Family Funeral Home of Espanola.
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Ana "Anita" Ames
Oct 31, 2020
Ana Andrea Ames, “Anita,” was born February 4th, 1939 in Abreus, Cuba. She came to the United States in the early 60s. She met her husband, Carl, in June of 1974 in Mexico City, Mexico. Their love for each other developed quickly on a tour bus on the way from Mexico City to Acapulco. They were married on June 12th,...
Earl J. Jaramillo
Oct 30, 2020
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved dad and Grandfather, Earl Joseph (José) Jaramillo. Our Dad was called home Friday, October 30th, 2020 at the age of 79. He passed away doing one of the things he loved best, walking at Frenchy’s Field/Trail in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Dad was preceded in death...
Sarah Berg
Oct 30, 2020
“I have seafoam in my veins, I understand the language of waves.”
And one may suspect that was true of Sarah Duncan Berg (nee, Buchanan) who passed away on October 30 at the age of 76.
Sarah always felt that her greatest and most joyous achievement was her teaching career, which lasted 35 years.
For many of...
