Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico

Sep 19, 2020

Dr. Carlos Brazil Ramirez of Santa Fe, New Mexico, the son of the late Leroy and Belina Ramirez, passed away from pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at the age of 75.

 

Dr. Ramirez's academic career spans many years- he earned his B.A. in Political Science from San Francisco State University in 1968, and his M.A. from the...

Sep 17, 2020

Robert Miles Sweeney, 93 resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 of natural causes. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was known as coach or Bob. Dad was a wonderful man and an icon in New Mexico Sports.

He was born and raised in Santa Fe and is the son of Patrick and Clara...

Sep 15, 2020

Jack L. Bacastow, a long-time resident of Los Alamos and Santa Fe, died on September 15, 2020 at the age of 95, surrounded by his loving wife of almost 69 years, Diane (nee Janicek), their two children, Laurie and Daniel, and Daniel’s wife, Shelley Bacastow (nee Bacon).  Jack is also survived by his loving family, including his brother Wesley Bacastow...

Sep 12, 2020

Isidro Gonzales 72, resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on September 12, 2020.

He preceded in death by his Mother, Juanita, Father Juan Jose (JJ), Mother- in -law Wilma, and Father in law, Larry.

He is survived by his wife, Jeri Gonzales, sons Jonathon (Teena), Larry (Crystal), daughters Luz (Victor), Danielle (Edgar), Granddaughters, Sage, and Emma, grandson, Isaiah...

Sep 10, 2020

Amada (Molly) Martinez was born on March 30, 1928 to Silviano and Antonia Roybal in the village of El Duende.  She grew up in a nurturing and loving home. At an early age she learned the value of hard work, love of family, and the love of God.  She was a devoted Roman Catholic and practiced her faith throughout her...

Sep 10, 2020

Sep 9, 2020

Rose Anne Norris passed away peacefully on September 9, 2020 after many years of care at home. 

Rose was born in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico and spent her life in northern New Mexico. Rose was fond of living simply, even giving birth to her son, Joe, at home. She is remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt,...

Sep 7, 2020

She was called: Mom, Grandma, Frances, Franchesca, Francisca, Frankie and PanchitaShe was a devoted and loving daughter, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.Unfaltering faith and her belief in God’s will was the cornerstone of her life whichmade her remarkably resilient in the face of adversity. She was like the rock that can withstand raging waters in the middle of a stream.Midlife,...

Sep 6, 2020

Mahnchi Foung, also known as Mira Fong, has passed away peacefully on September 06, 2020 at the age of 74. She moved to Santa Fe from Northern California in 1982. As a doctor of oriental medicine, she had a practice in Santa Fe for over 30 years. Mira studied philosophy and was an innovative thinker. She was also a poet,...

Sep 5, 2020

Kristy Padilla age 44 of Santa Fe, New Mexico went to be with our lord on September 5, 2020.

Daughter to Pat Padilla, and Debbie Siler.

 Kristy preceded in death by her Grandmother Nellie Padilla, Grandfather, Roland Siler, Uncle, Panky Rael, Aunt Kimberly Pino and Joseph Martinez.

She Survived by, her Father, Pat Padilla, Mother, Debbie Siler, Daughter, Angelique Martinez,...

Sep 5, 2020

Felix R. Miera Sr. 99 yrs old of Taos, NM passed away peaceful at home on Saturday, September 5, 2020.  He was a World War II Navy Veteran and a retired educator and administrator with the Taos Municipal Schools. Mr. Miera taught, and was a Specialist in New Mexico history.  He and his wife served as euchristic ministers and Mayordomos...

Sep 5, 2020

Paul Eugene Chavez Sr, 70 Of Santa fe Was called home on Saturday September 5th 2020, Paul Sr. was born in Abiquiu, NM on August 27th 1950.

Paul Sr was a Amazing Father and Grandfather, he was a great friend and loved by many. His loved ones and friends shared his passion with him which was the love to ride...

Sep 5, 2020

Macario was a beautiful soul that thrived for new adventures. He went wherever the road took him. Since he was young, he had a love for music and for meeting new people. He was an experienced drummer and played every chance he got. He treated his close friends as family and had the ability to connect with just about everyone....

Sep 4, 2020

Sep 3, 2020

Luis Gonzalez de Mendoza, 78, died at his Hondo Trail home in Santa Fe, N.M., on September 3, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Robert Oldakowski for 11 years and his life partner for 42 years. 

Luis was born February 14, 1942 in Havana, Cuba. He attended The Choate School in Connecticut and, after a year at Harvard...

Sep 3, 2020

SUSAN RUBENSTEIN SWARTZBERG Susan Rubenstein Swartzberg, 79, passed away on Thursday September 3, 2020 from terminal cancer.  Susan Rubenstein was born on July 27, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to parents Sidney and Selma Rubenstein. In Chicago Susans attended high schools Lake View and Von Steuben later she studied at the Art Institute, Chicago, Ohio State University, University of Chicago as...

Sep 3, 2020

Jose C. Trujillo age 88 passed away peacefully at home on September 3 ,2020.

He is preceded in death by his father Victor and mother Melicia, sister Dolores, brother Luis, nephew AJ and nephew Paul.

He is survived by his partner/special friend of many years Tina Herrera. Sister Susie(Alfred), brother Fred(Virginia), sons Chris(Blanca), Rick(Liz), and Ron. Maria Salazar, mother of...

Sep 3, 2020

Albert Pena, 77 was called home to rest with our Heavenly Father on September 3, 2020. He was born in Galisteo, NM to Pedro & Ursula Pena on May 9, 1943. Albert was a bachelor and lifelong resident of Santa Fe, NM.

He was employed by the City of Santa Fe for many years and later by the State of...

Sep 3, 2020

                                                                  Services

Rosary        Friday September 11, 2020      3:00-4:00pm         Kiva Chapel Of Light   Santa Fe, NM

Viewing       Friday September 11, 2020      4:00-8:00pm         Kiva Chapel Of Light   Santa Fe, NM

Mass            Saturday September 12, 2020    1:00pm        San Isidro Catholic Church Santa Fe, NM

Sep 2, 2020

Robert Charles Malone, long time resident of Los Alamos, recently passed away. 

He earned his BA in physics at Washington University (St. Louis) in 1967 and his PhD in theoretical astrophysics at Cornell University in 1973.  He accepted a Technical Staff position at the Los Alamos National Laboratory where he carried out research on laser-driven and magnetic-confinement fusion. However,...