Obituaries

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

Linda Jo Martinez

Linda Jo Martinez

Sep 10, 2021

Linda Jo Martinez, 71, of Talpa passed away peacefully at home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on September 10, 2021.   She was a strong woman battling cancer for many years.  She is preceded in death by her father, Ernest Martinez, three brothers, grandparents and great grandson, Josiah.  She is survived by her children, Debbie Lucero, Steve and Jerry...

Arthur Lucero

Arthur Lucero

Sep 9, 2021

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Arthur J. Lucero, Jr. (“El Junior”) was called by our Lord on September 9th, 2021.  He was born on September 13th, 1933 to Arturo Lucero, Sr. and Lena Varela Lucero.  He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Pauline Otero. 

Arthur is survived by his beloved wife, Carolyn, of...

John Silver

John Silver

Sep 9, 2021

John Kenneth Silver passed away in his Santa Fe home on the morning of September 9th.Born on July 30, 1952 to Abe Silver Jr. and Marian Petchesky Silver, John was a fourth generation Santa Fean who proudly shared his family’s commitment to community service.After attending Wood Gormley Elementary and Santa Fe High School, John graduated from Colorado College in 1974...

Geraldine Arebalos

Geraldine Arebalos

Sep 7, 2021

Geraldine Arebalos 87, a resident of Espanola passed away peacefully. She entered eternal life to be with our Lord on September 7, 2021. She will truly be missed by all. Geraldine was born May 9, 1934 in La Puebla N.M. She is preceded in death by her parents Manuel & Marcelina Maestas, brothers, Cornelio, Israel & Richard Maestas. Sister, Felicita...

Dana Czoski

Dana Czoski

Sep 6, 2021

Dana Patton Czoski Obituary

Dana Patton Czoski, age 69, passed away at home on September 6th surrounded by her family after a brief battle with cancer. Dana was proceeded in death by her father Francis Patton, mother Marian Hayden, brother Timothy Patton and sister Gail Patton Powell. Dana is survived by her husband Richard Czoski, daughters Paige Czoski and Brooke...

Anthony Garcia

Anthony Garcia

Sep 6, 2021

Gerald Anthony “Doyce” Garcia, a retired Chief Engineer for the New Mexico Public Service Commission, passed away peacefully in Santa Fe with his son by his side on September 6th, 2021 from cancer.

Anthony was born on April 17th, 1946. He had deep New Mexico family roots that trace to the 1700s when an ancestor owned land which is now...

Edward Vigil

Edward Vigil

Sep 6, 2021

Edward Isidro Vigil, 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 6, surrounded by his children.  Edward was born on May 15, 1924, raised in Santa Fe where he spent most of his life.  In 1942, he joined the    military to serve his country during World War II.  Edward’s passion was his music.  In the early 50’s he formed a musical...

Joey Payne

Joey Payne

Sep 4, 2021

Joey Payne fought a courageous battle with cancer and entered the loving arms of our savior Jesus on September 4, 2021 for his ultimate healing. He was a devoted husband and father, a joyful grandfather, a loving brother, a good son, and uncle and a friend to many. He left us filled with memories with his laughter, his silliness, his...

Anna Ulibarri

Anna Ulibarri

Sep 3, 2021

Anna Ulibarri (Annie) – was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe.  She passed away on September 3, 2021 at the age of 64.  Her battle is over and she is home and free with her loving Savior Jesus Christ.  Anna had a heart full of compassion. She was a wonderful cook, especially when it came to her salsa.  Anna drove...

Henry Sullivan

Henry Sullivan

Sep 3, 2021

Henry DeWitt Sullivan 92 of Valdez NM, died September 3, 2021. He was born October 10, 1928 in Scioto County, Ohio; to David D. and Leona (Wagner) Sullivan.  Henry graduated from Valley High School (Lucasville Oh) in 1946. He was inducted and served in the US Army during the Korean War.  Henry married Sandra (Campbell) Sullivan, January 21, 1961.  They...

Margaret Quintana

Margaret Quintana

Sep 3, 2021

Margaret Mary Quintana “Margie”

Has gone to be with our Lord on September 03,2021 following a lengthy illness.

Margaret was born in Santa Fe, NM on August 30, 1951 to George and Pablita Hurtado.

Margaret was married for 47 years to her devoted husband Dennis E Quintana.

Margaret was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She will...

Bernadette Tennyson

Bernadette Tennyson

Sep 2, 2021

Bernadette Marie Tennyson was born on August 5, 1951 to Maclovio and Bertha Martinez in Santa Fe New Mexico. Bernadette dedicated her life to public education as she worked for the Santa Fe Public Schools, Santa Fe Community College, New Mexico School for the Deaf and the Public Education Department for the State of New Mexico and served on the...

Amanda Martinez

Amanda Martinez

Aug 31, 2021

Our beloved, mother, wife, sister, daughter, and friend, Amanda Nicole Martinez, born February 25, 1983, returned to her heavenly home on August 31, 2021 at age 38 after a battle with COVID-19. Amanda’s pride was in her family and friends, she touched so many hearts with her generous and helpful deposition. She lent a helping hand to every soul that...

Edwina Luisa Rodriguez Ferguson

Edwina Luisa Rodriguez Ferguson

Aug 30, 2021

Edwina Luisa Rodriguez Ferguson, passed away unexpectedly on her birthday 8/30/21 at the age of 56. Edwina had a beautiful soul. She adored and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. We are deeply saddened by her loss. She is survived by her husband James M. Ferguson, father Jose Bernardo Rodriguez. Siblings, Marietta Rodriguez, John Rodriguez(Luree), Paul Rodriguez(Anne), Reyes Rodriguez(Mary), and...

Ann Partridge

Ann Partridge

Aug 30, 2021

Ann Foster Partridge, 90, passed away Monday, Aug. 30, following a brief illness with family by her side.

Born in 1931, Ann was the third child of Donald DeLacy and Gerda Arminel Foster. Ann’s childhood was spent largely in New Jersey, where her father worked for Bell Telephone Laboratories, and in New England, with one year in Montreal, as the...

Ramona Allocca

Ramona Allocca

Aug 29, 2021

Ramona Argueta Allocca, 82, resident of Santa Fe, NM Passed away on August 29, 2021. She was born on December 31, 1938 to Frances and Adolfo Argueta.

She is Preceded in death by her daughter; Deanza Allocca

She is survived by her daughters; Frances Maier and Christina Kristoffersen and son; Paul Allocca

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend will...

Sara Ortiz

Sara Ortiz

Aug 29, 2021

Sara Ortiz was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico December 8th, 1947. Her parents Precillano and Epimenia Salazar predeceased her along with her husband Gilbert Ortiz and her grandsons; Anthony, Matthew Anaya, her granddaughter; Maria Baca her brother Precillano Salazar and her sisters Vitalia Maestas & Rose Gallegos. Sara joined our beloved father August 29th, 2021. Sara passed peacefully in...

Matthew Lujan

Matthew Lujan

Aug 29, 2021

Matthew Jacob Lujan, 39, a life long resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 29th, 2021.Matthew was a loving uncle of; Patricia Boydston, Monique Evans, Andres Saenz Jr., Angelique Evans, Dominique Evans, Joy Boydston, Jyn Boydston, and his grandnephew Truitt Cordova. He was passionate about snowboarding, hunting, fishing, reading, opera, debate, and travel. He enjoyed...

Victor Vigil

Victor Vigil

Aug 29, 2021

Victor R. Vigil, 65, resident of Rio Rancho, NM passed away August 29, 2021 due to complications from Diabetes. He was born on December 28, 1955 in Albuquerque, NM to Helen and Robert Vigil.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother; Lupita Vigil, father; Robert Vigil and mother; Helen Vigil.

He is survived by his brother; Frank M. Vigil...

Elma Black

Elma Black

Aug 29, 2021

Elma Black, 71, of Taos passed away at home on August 29, 2021.  She was born in 1949 in Arroyo Seco.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Melquiades Cordova and Juana Neopomocena “Shena” Martinez, in laws, Lester and Angie Black, siblings, Acorcinio “Corky” Cordova, Filadelphio “Phil” Cordova (Rosemary), Creselda, Bertina Fernandez (Arsenio), Joseph Cordova, in laws, Barbara Sprietler...

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