Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Odila Medina
Aug 4, 2020
Odila Vigil Medina, 87, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on August 04, 2020. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Thelma Mares, sons, Moises and Daniel Medina, infant son, Leonard, granddaughter, Patricia Martinez Medina, Godson, Raymundo Vigil, and 10 siblings, Pacomio, Cordelio, Odila (after which she was named), Eulalia, Dolores, Della, Rosita, Hilaria, Adonelia, and Julian. She is survived...
Neal Walker
Aug 1, 2020
Neal Brian Walker, longtime resident of Cimarron County passed away in Los Alamos, New Mexico on August 1st, 2020, at the age of 64.
Neal was born June 26th, 1956 to Cecil and Louise Walker in Clayton, New Mexico. He was raised in Kenton, Oklahoma and graduated with the class of 1974 from Boise City High School.
Neal was...
Damian Vigil
Aug 1, 2020
It is with a great sadness that the Family of Damian Vigil announces his passing to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday August 1, 2020. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by all. As were Damian’s wishes, there will be no viewing or formal services held.
Condolences can be forwarded to the Vigil Family by visiting Damian's obituary: ...
Jeff Ridley
Aug 1, 2020
Jeff Ridley, age 59 of Espanola, passed away on August 1, 2020 in the company of his beloved mother, Iola Charlesworth.
His is survived by his mother Iola, brother, David and Bob and a sister, Lori.
A memorial service is scheduled for September 1st, 2020 at the Mormon Church at Fairview and McCurdy for 6:00 PM. **Please wear your masks. ...
Isabell Alvarez
Aug 1, 2020
Isabella was a loving mother to her three children, Aliyah, Santiago, and her youngest, Joshua. Isabell was their best friend! She was always with them and there for them. She was the biggest Oakland Raider fan this world ever known.
Isabell was full of love and faith and the most humblest and down to earth person you ever...
Harold Gurule
Aug 1, 2020
John Gurule, 55, died unexpectedly on August 01,2020 after a short illness.
John was born in Albuquerque, but lived his early years in Espanola with his Mom and Grandma Ortega on the West side.
At about the age of 13, he went to live with his Tia Nana and his Tio Joe Esquibel in Albuquerque, where he attended Monzano High...
Rhonda Maestas
Jul 31, 2020
We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved sister, granddaughter, niece, aunt, and friend. Rhonda Jessica Maestas,34 of Espanola NM, went to be with the Lord on July 30,2020.
She was preceded in death by her parents Manuel and Jeanette Maestas; paternal grandmother Vitalia Maestas; maternal grandparents Diego and Domatilia Ortiz.
Rhonda was the best friend you could...
Harry Joseph Palombi
Jul 31, 2020
HARRY J. PALOMBI, SR. of Santa Fe, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020. Although he was born in Philadelphia, PA to Howard and Flamina Palombi, he was a deep rooted Santa Fean. He was a dutiful man to his family, his country while serving with the U.S. Navy, and to his community through his work and his membership with...
Steve Job Lucero Jr.
Jul 28, 2020
Steve Job Lucero, resident of Santa Fe, NM, 45 passed away on July 28, 2020. He was born on August 08, 1975 in Santa Fe, NM to Joann & Steve Lucero. Steve married SanJuanita Lucero.
He is preceded in death by his father; Steve Lucero and grandfather; Gonzalo Lucero.
He is survived by his wife; SanJuanita Lucero, son; Bobby Lopez,...
Vicki Singer
Jul 28, 2020
Vicki J. Singer
November 10, 1949 ~ July 28, 2020
Loving Wife, Mother, Grand-Mother, Great Grandmother, and friend.
I have been blessed with a good life, be happy for me.
Services
Mass: Thrusday August 6, 2020 at 10:00am at the Cathedral, Santa Fe, NM
Burial: To follow mass at Rosario
Orlando Vigil
Jul 27, 2020
Juan Orlando Vigil, 77, Resident of Taos passed away peacefully on July 27, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Enriques and Felepita Vigil and brother, Felix Vigil. He is survived by his brothers, Henry Vigil, Meliton (Margaret) Vigil and Billy (Rose) Vigil, sisters, Helen Santistevan Vigil, Vicky Valerio, Mary Vigil, and Betty (Steve) Trujillo, special companion, Flora...
Pete Peña
Jul 27, 2020
Pete E. Peña, Jr., a native of Pecos, New Mexico ended his journey on earth with his wife of 61 year's and his family by his side. He served his country proudly and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 1959. Pete worked at La Fonda Hotel for 14 year's as a Bartender/Manager, and then retired from the NM...
Joe Montoya
Jul 26, 2020
Beloved Husband, Father, and Pampo
Joe A. Montoya (Archie) joined our Dear Lord on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Joe was born to Jose and Emena Montoya on November 15, 1940 in San Pedro, NM.
He attended Albuquerque High (1958), where he met and married the love of his life. They were married on November 26, 1960.
Joe was a devout...
Sativa Tafoya
Jul 25, 2020
SATIVA LURRIE TAFOYA was born September 28, 1995. She passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020. Sativa, was a beloved daughter of David C. Tafoya and Tamra A. Wallace-Tafoya, Step-parents, Monica Montoya and Gordan Riddle, and her brothers Tevin and Ty Tafoya, grandparents, Loretta Newman, Daniel and Kathy Wallace, great-grandmother Priscilla Vigil, and God-parents Gerald Tafoya and Jackie...
Dora C. Vigil
Jul 25, 2020
Dora Vigil, 86 resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on July 25, 2020. She was born on July 27, 1933 in Potrero, NM to Encarnacion Martinez-Trujillo & Juan Sandoval.
She is preceded in death by her father; Juan Sandoval, mother; Encarnacion Martinez-Trujillo, sister; Jane & Irene, brothers; Ruben, Adonaiz, Solomon and Apolonio, daughter & son-in-law; Bernadette & Greg...
Arleen Garcia
Jul 25, 2020
Arleen Garcia, 78, of Taos went to be with the Lord on her Birthday July 25, 2020. Arleen was born in New York City and passed away in Albuquerque. Arleen loved worshipping our Lord Jesus Christ and was faithful in attending church services at the Pentecostal Church of Christ under the leadership of Pastor Paul and Nadine Flores. Arleen loved...
Ruben Gurule
Jul 25, 2020
Ruben Timoteo Gurule, 68, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM after battling recent health issues. He was born in Embudo, NM to Filemon Gurule and Leornada Archuleta Gurule in 1951. Known to many as “Charms”, Ruben was always full of life and will be remembered for his wonderful smile, tall storytelling, and sense of humor. Ruben...
Christina Michelle Varela
Jul 24, 2020
Christina Michelle Varela, our loving baby passed away on July 24, 2020, to be with her GrandpaLuciano “Lucky” Varela, Great Grandmother Ella Trujillo and Grandpa Victor Martinez.Christina is survived by her loving mother and father, Annette Martinez-Varela and Jeff Varela;her beautiful sister Camille Marie Varela (Boyfriend Vince Aragon) her loving fiancé DeputyBernalillo County Sheriff Marco Baldonado and her beloved dog...
