Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Rene Vela
Aug 28, 2020
Rene Vela, 64, beloved father, was called to his eternal resting place on August 28, 2020. He was born October 31, 1955 in Laredo, TX, born to Jose and Ninfa Vela. Rene grew up in Sacramento, California, where he graduated from high school and attended community college. He also lived in Texas and New Mexico throughout his life.
Rene loved...
Mary Vigil
Aug 28, 2020
Mary Helen Vigil passed away August 28th, 2020. She was adored as a mother, aunt, neice, and daughter. Mary was talented at service work, truly enoying giving back to others. She loved the color purple, dolphins, cooking, and was a kind soul. May she rest in true peace knowing she is very missed.
Albert Montoya
Aug 27, 2020
Our dear beloved Albert “Gabby/Smiley/Boy/Uncle Worm” Montoya of Santa Fe went to be with our Lord on Thursday, August 27th, 2020. Albert 81, was born on November 6, 1938 to Oswaldo and Rafaelita Montoya.
He was an Alumni of St. Michael’s High School, retired from the U.S. Navy and NM State HWY Dept. He was a former President and active...
Cecilia Griego
Aug 27, 2020
On Thursday, August 27, 2020, at the age of 97, Cecilia M. Griego was greeted at the gates of heaven by her beloved husband Anastacio Griego Jr. and her sons Richard and Jimmy Griego, grandson’s Ricky, David, Michael and Gary. Also preceding her in death parents Maria and Canuto Lovato, in-laws Maria and Anastacio Griego Sr.
Cecilia is survived by...
Mary Esther Ulibarri
Aug 26, 2020
Mary Esther Ulibarri passed in comfort and peace unto Our Lord on Wednesday August 26th 2020 having received the Sacrament of Last Rites in the presence of her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband Leroy Ulibarri; parents Joe V. Romero and Nora Romero; her in-laws John and Mary Ulibarri; her brother-in-laws Larry Cockrell, John Ulibarri and Julian...
James "Jim" Baker
Aug 26, 2020
James Russell Baker age 29 was born in Hampton Roads, VA. He is survived by parents James J Baker of Collins Center, NY and Jane Elwood of Huntington, WV and sister Jessica Baker of West Valley NY, Fiancé Brianna Williams and by many loving family members; grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and step-family. Jim was born on August 26th, 1991. As...
Barry W. Johnson
Aug 25, 2020
HIGH FLIGHT
Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds- and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of- wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there,
I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My...
Bozena (Bonnie) Kostecki
Aug 25, 2020
Bozena (Bonnie) Kostecki, 65, passed away on August 25, 2020. She was born on February 15, 1955 in Poland. Bozena married Stanislaw on May 20, 1978.
She is preceded in death by her father; Aleksander Janowski, brothers; Andrzej and Kazimierz Janowski.
She is survived by her spouse; Stanislaw Kostecki, daughter; Dorothy Kostecki, son; Chris Kostecki, daughter; Ann Valdez (Isaac), daughter;...
Margie M. Montoya
Aug 25, 2020
Margie Montoya, born to parents Lydia and Tomas Quintana, a life-long resident of Santa Fe, departed this life peacefully on August 25th surrounded by her loving family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, infant grandson Thomas J. Ortiz; Brothers: Frank Quintana (Carla), Aurelio Quintana, Cruz Quintana, Santiago Quintana, and Robert Quintana; Sisters: Rita Armijo (Luis), Dolores Garcia (Jimmy);...
June Fresquez
Aug 25, 2020
June Shelly Fresquez, 67, of Penasco and Phoenix, AZ passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2020. She is preceded in death by her son, Will Fresquez, parents, Ralph and Bertha Dominguez. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Bill Fresquez, daughter, Heather Fresquez, sisters and brother, Sharon Dominguez, Ralph Dominguez, Cindy Sousa (John) and Raynola Daisley (Mark), numerous...
Fred (Freddy) B. Vigil
Aug 24, 2020
It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of our dad, husband, grandpa, great grandpa, compa and nino.
On Monday, August 24, 2020, at the age of 72 Alfredo Bernardino Vigil, aka Fred or Freddy was greeted at the Gates of Heaven by his beloved mama Rita O. Vigil, dad Tony B. Vigil, his hita, younger sister Lucille...
Ruben Lopez
Aug 24, 2020
Ruben I. Lopez, 96, a resident of Chimayo and Espanola passed away on Monday August 24, 2020. He was born on June 7, 1924. He was preceded in death by his daughter; Velma, his parents; Abenicio and Ernestina Lopez, his sisters; Maria and Celina Lopez, his brothers; Jake, Anselmo and Arthur Lopez.
He is survived by his daughter Marlene Lopez...
Jolene Montano
Aug 23, 2020
Jolene A. Montano, 33, passed away on August 23, 2020. She was born on October 01, 1986 in Santa Fe, NM to Rebecca Sena and Roland Montano.
She preceded in death by, Grandmother Estefanita Sena, Grandfather Felix B. Sena, Grandfather Valentin Montano, Godmother Stephanie Sena, and Uncle Michael D. Sena.
She is survived by her daughter; Jolee M. Archibeque, father;...
Phillip Stephens
Aug 23, 2020
Phillip “ Phil ” Stephens, 73, of Taos and formerly of Tyler, Texas went to be with the Lord due to heart problems on August 23, 2020. Phil was a dedicated Christian, husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, friend, employee, and golfer. He was a good man who helped a lot of people in many ways. His career was in the...
Jason Rivera
Aug 22, 2020
Jason Alexander Rivera, age 34, lost his long battle with liver disease on Saturday, August 22, 2020 while waiting for a liver transplant.
Jason was a musican, a painter, good friend, son and nephew. He loved listening to music, playing and singing. He loved the out doors, going to concerts. He enjoyed and loved all his brothers and sisters that...
Lois Trujillo
Aug 21, 2020
Lois Ann Trujillo 51 resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on August 21, 2020, she was born on July 10, 1969 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Daughter of Alex L. Trujillo and, Frances Trujillo.
She preceded in death by Grandfather, Luis Trujillo, Grandmother, Andrea Trujillo, Grandfather Jose V. Ortiz, Grandmother, Rose Ortiz and beloved pet-cat Milo.
Survived by,...
Pauline Martinez
Aug 21, 2020
PAULINE M. MARTINEZ went peacefully to be with our Lord on Friday August 21, 2020 surrounded by her family. Born in Santa Fe, NM. On August 14, 1934.
She is preceded in death by her husband Robert J. Martinez (Bob’s Barber Shop), Father, Florencio Gonzales, Mother, Anita Gonzales and is survived by her brother Solomon Gonzales, children Bob Martinez (Mary),...
Katherine Carter
Aug 21, 2020
Katherine Louise Carter grew up in Beverly Hills, the daughter of Vance and Katherine Carter. She attended Marymount High School where she was known as “Kakky.” In her early 20s she met Earl Rogers and together they took a year and skied all over the United States. They married and had a home in the Pacific Palisades. Later, Katherine moved...
Ingram Anderson
Aug 19, 2020
Ingram B. Anderson, 39, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2020.
He was born on
June 13, 1981 in Farmington, NM to Jack Anderson, Sr. and Cheryl Anderson.He was preceded in death by, Mother Cheryl Anderson; Grandmother Dorothy Pickett; Grandfather I.B. Pickett; Grandmother Betty Anderson; Grandfather Donald Anderson, Sr.; Uncle Ralph Pickett; Aunt Marilyn Reynolds.He is survived by his;...
