Obituaries

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

Rose Norris

Rose Norris

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,...

Francisca Adams

Francisca Adams

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,...

Mahn-Chi Foung

Mahn-Chi Foung

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,...

Kristy Padilla

Kristy Padilla

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,...

Felix Miera

Felix Miera

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...

Paul Chavez

Paul Chavez

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...

Macario Vigil

Macario Vigil

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....

Luis Mendoza

Luis Mendoza

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...

Susan Rubenstein Swartzberg

Susan Rubenstein Swartzberg

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...

Jose Trujillo

Jose Trujillo

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...

Albert Pena

Albert Pena

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...

Rosa Batres

Rosa Batres

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

Robert Malone

Robert Malone

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,...

Paul Rodriguez

Paul Rodriguez

Sep 2, 2020

Paul Ricardo Rodriguez passed away peacefully in his home on 9/2/2020 at the age of 85. He was born in 1935 in Nambe, NM. Paul served in the United States Army, cherishing his experience abroad but longing for his home in Nambe, NM. He was a skilled carpenter and has left a trace of his craftsmanship all across Northern New...

Debbie Archuleta

Debbie Archuleta

Sep 1, 2020

Debbie Cecile Archuleta

Our cherished and beloved Debbie passed away peacefully on September 1, 2020. Debbie was born in Ely, Nevada to Richard C. Trujillo and Marie S. Trujillo.

She is preceded in death by her father Richard C. Trujillo, and many other relatives and friends.

She survived by her loving mother Marie S. Trujillo, loving husband Frank Archuleta of...

Mark Cata

Mark Cata

Aug 30, 2020

Born in Santa Fe, NM, in 1962 Mark Cata is known as beloved father, son, brother, granfather, uncle, and friend to many. Mark passed away Sunday, August 30th, and will be remembered as an avid fisherman, a casino lover, and for his presence at family gatherings, which he loved. 

Mark is preceded in death by both parents Johnny and...

Maria Marquez

Maria Marquez

Aug 29, 2020

Maria Elena ( Manzanares ) Marquez went to heaven on Aug 29, 2020 after a recent injury.

She was preceded in death by her grandmothers Cordelia Montano, Francis Delgado and Maria Elena Montano. Uncles; John John Gurule and Roger Manzanares, biological father Chris Manzanares.

She is survived by her mother Brenda Duran father who raised her Jamie Duran husband Juan...

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