Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Lisa Kollman
Aug 16, 2020
Lisa Kollman, of Los Alamos, NM, died at UNM Hospital on August 16, 2020 with her brother and husband at her side after experiencing a tragic fall. She was 58 years old.
She was preceded in death by her father, Victor H. Kollman, of Klamath Falls, Oregon. She is survived by her husband, Parks Fields; her mother, Kay Beinke...
Andy Miera
Aug 16, 2020
Andy Miera, 67, of El Prado passed away on August 16, 2020. He is preceded in death by his infant daughter, Alleyda Miera, father, Palemon Miera, father-in-law, Manuel Martinez and brother-in-law, Rudy L. Martinez. He is survived by his wife, Romaine Miera, mother, Flossie Miera, son, Andy Miera Jr. ( Keisha), daughter, Marlene Miera (Jose), granddaughter, Angel Abeyta, grandson, Sonny...
Michael Gutierrez
Aug 16, 2020
Michael Gutierrez, a life-long resident of Velarde and more recently of Fairview, has passed away. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Gutierrez, and his mother, Josephine “Lala” Candelaria Gutierrez. Michael earned his BA degree from New Mexico Highlands University in Science Education and was a well-liked teacher in the Taos and Espanola Schools. In his younger days...
Elaine Costello
Aug 16, 2020
Elaine Costello, 78, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend died from complications from pneumonia on August 16, 2020, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Santa Fe, NM. She was born on May 23, 1942, in Daisytown, PA, and was the daughter of the late Anthony and Helen Stetcko. Elaine was raised in Richeyville, PA and graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry...
Josephine Archuleta
Aug 15, 2020
Our beautiful and gentle Mother, Aunt and Matriarch of the Trujillo family is making her final journey home.
Josephine passed away peacefully on August 15th, 2020 at home with her niece Teya, her loving caretaker/friend Yvonne Martinez and friend Kristie Castillo by her side.
Josephine was a WWII veteran who served as a WAAC in the U.S. Army from August...
Jane Wilson
Aug 14, 2020
Jane Wilson, long time resident of El Castillo, dies at 91.
Jane Wilson, a long –time specialist teaching reading skills and a prolific watercolor artist, has died. She was 91. Mrs. Wilson was known for her quick wit and dry humor. She was a avid opera enthusiast, a voracious reader, and a fan of old movies. She was a history...
Ricky Manges
Aug 14, 2020
Ricky Jerome Manges, 44 of Espanola, NM passed away on August 14, 2020 after a lengthy illness. Ricky was born on February 21, 1976 in Gallup, NM to Mary Rose and Franklin R. Manges.
Ricky is preceded in death by his father, Franklin Ricky Manges; his maternal grandparents, Ernesto and Lucy A. Romero; his aunt, Angie Martinez; and paternal grandparents,...
Karen Lucial Schnaidt
Aug 14, 2020
Karen Schnaidt 68, passed away on August 14, 2020.
She is preceded in death by her father; Clark Tharp, mother; Vita Tharp.
She is survived by her husband; Dave Schnaidt, son; Tavis Schnaidt, daughter; Heather Schnaidt, daughter- in- law; Maegan Schnaidt, grandsons; Jacob and Justin Schnaidt and several nieces and nephews.
Karen was a house wife, mother and a lady...
Celia Ojinaga
Aug 14, 2020
Celia Preciado Ojinaga
Celia P. Ojinaga went peacefully to be with Our Lord on Friday, August 14,2020 surrounded by family and friends who were blessed to be able to hand her over to Jesus. We thank Jesus for welcoming her into his loving arms with His words “Well done good and faithful servant”.
Celia was born on February 14,...
Mary Bermudez
Aug 14, 2020
Mary Alice Bermudez, age 87 passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020.
Place of Birth: Dixon, NM Mother: Perfilia Trujillo Father: Juan D. Martinez
Preceded in Death by:
Father: Juan D. Martinez
Mother: Perfilia Martinez
Sister: Sally Martinez Miller,
Brother: Dennis Martinez,
Brother: Juan Martinez,
Survived by
Sons: Juan Bermudez and Ramon Bermudez, Jr.
Grandchildren: Ameia Garcia, and...
Mary Martinez
Aug 13, 2020
Mary “Tessie” Martinez 88, of Chupadero, resident of Santa Fe, NM, born February 20, 1932 passed away on August 13, 2020.
She is preceded in death by her mother Trinidad Vigil, father Emiliano Gonzales, sons, Richard Martinez, Raymond Martinez, Manuel Gonzales, daughter Irene Martinez and father of her children Raymond Martinez.
She is survived by children Annette Martinez, Mona Martinez,...
Larry Curran
Aug 12, 2020
Larry Troy Curran February 2, 1963 – August 12, 2020 Larry Troy Curran, 57, was born to Beatrice Joanne and Neil Willis Curran in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and in his adult life resided in Rio Rancho where he lived with his k-9 son Rusty.
Larry was proficient in residential remodel and...
Leo Romero
Aug 10, 2020
Leo Manuel Romero, 72, of Taos and formerly of Santa Fe went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2020. Leo worked for many years for the State of New Mexico and was a Vietnam Veteran while serving in the Navy. Leo is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Tavita Romero, brother, Ted Romero, sisters, Jane Medina,...
Chris Gallegos
Aug 8, 2020
Chris 'Bubba' Gallegos, age 22 died unexpectedly in Albuquerque on August 8, 2020.
Services are being held on Monday, August 9, 2020 begining at the entrance of the pueblo of Ohkay Owingeh at 9 AM.
Please share your stories and condolences on this memorial page of a great dancer!
Jack Beasley
Aug 8, 2020
Jack Felder Beasley left this sweet earth Saturday, August 8th, 2020 just one week shy of celebrating his 64th wedding anniversary with his wife Carolyn. He met the love of his life, Carolyn at a Rainbow-DeMolay Valentines Dance February of 1954. They dated until August of 1956 when they were married on August 15th, 1956 and were together always until...
Veronica Martinez
Aug 7, 2020
Veronica Marie Martinez, age 72, of Taos, NM, passed away on August 7, 2020, after a short, but brave, battle with cancer. Born in Taos, NM, on March 21, 1948, she is preceded in death by her mother, Alice D. Martinez, her father, Adolfo D. Martinez, and sister, Emilia E. Martinez. Veronica attended St. Joseph’s Elementary School and...
Dorothy Ann Chavez
Aug 7, 2020
Dorothy Ann Chavez, 72 resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on August 7, 2020. She was born on August 13, 1947 in Del Norte, Colorado to Tony and Irene.
Dorothy Ann Chavez has joined her daughters, Eileen and Tanya in heaven on April 07, 2020.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Celestino and her 9 grandchildren,...
