Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Dorothy Wells
Aug 14, 2021
Dorothy Alexander Wells, musician, teacher, beloved wife and mother, died peacefully on August 13, 2021, in Idlewild, New Mexico. She was 77 years old. Born in Abilene,Texas on September 18,1943, Dottie was graduated from Amarillo High School in 1961, where she met and married the love of her life, Ron Wells, a tall, rakish drummer, who kept her life interesting...
Helen Sutton
Aug 13, 2021
Helen (Hecky) Sutton, 91, passed away August 13, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Edna Sutton; sister, Eleanor Lou Smith and niece Patricia Sue (Smith) Heiserman. She is survived by Brenda Carignan, Paul Smith, Danny (Christie) Smith and Coleen (Tim) Guidry. She is survived by 15 great nieces and nephews and 22 great-great nieces and...
Edwardo Roybal
Aug 13, 2021
Edwardo Dennis Roybal, 89, resident of Taylor Ranch Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully on August 13, 2021 due to natural causes. He was born on March 10, 1932 in Pojoaque, NM to Luisa B. Roybal and Jose Ascencion Roybal. He married Joann Wright Roybal on August 4, 1962 in Santa Fe, NM.
He is preceded in death by his brothers;...
Ronald (Kc) Martinez
Aug 12, 2021
Ronald J. Martinez Jr. was born January 25, 1974 and passed away at the age of 47 on August 12, 2021.
He was full of life and liked to joke around. He loved his family. Always talked to everyone no matter who they were. He loved sports, fishing, and his dog Gordo. He was a longtime fan of the Dallas...
Patricia Luiken
Aug 12, 2021
PATRICIA KAYE LUIKEN
April 27, 1939 – August 12, 2021
We are saddened to announce that our sister, Patricia Kaye Luiken, died at St. Vincent Hospital,
Santa Fe, NM on August 12, 2021. She was the daughter of Harry and Harriet Luiken of
Steamboat Rock, Iowa. She graduated from Steamboat Rock High School where was involved in a variety of...
David Segura
Aug 12, 2021
Lifelong resident of Santa Fe, David Segura Sr., passed away on August 12, 2021. He is preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte, daughter, Angela and son, Gavino. David is survived by his children Rosario (Kathleen), David Jr. (Julie), Clyde (Elsa), and Michelle (William), 8 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and relatives.
A rosary will be recited...
Adelina Vigil
Aug 11, 2021
Adelina G. Vigil, 85, a lifelong resident of Pecos, NM passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 surrounded by her family.
Adelina was born to Melisendro & Antonia Vigil on Dec. 27, 1935. She's preceded in death by her parents, husband Arturo, her beautiful daughter Annabelle, brothers Arcenio Vigil, Rudy Ortega, bro-in-law Andres Rivera and sister-in-law Agnes I....
Beverly Reinig
Aug 10, 2021
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Phil and Beverly, our loving and devoted parents, friends and to all whose lives they touched.
Phil (L.P.) Reinig, business entrepreneur, fly fisherman, avid downhill skier, magnificent dancer, patriot, accomplished traveler, voracious reader, devoted husband and father died on Saturday, July 31st, 2021. Beverly Reinig devoted wife, mother, artist, animal lover and...
Juanita Montoya
Aug 10, 2021
Juanita A. Montoya
MONTOYA, Juanita, age 89, formerly of Santa Fe, passed on August 10, 2021 after a valiant struggle with Parkinson Disease. Juanita was surrounded by her family as she passed away peacefully. She was preceded in death by her parents Eduardo and Servana Montoya, her brothers Ed Montoya Jr., Faustin (Huero) Montoya and her sister Virginia Montoya Mays....
Miguel Diaz-Gonzalez
Aug 9, 2021
Miguel Ernesto Diaz-Gonzalez born in Panama City, Panama in 1927 passed away quietly at home in Ranchos de Taos on August 9, 2021. He came to Taos, NM to be cared for by his daughter Marianna and son-in-law Steven in his last years. He leaves behind his 4 children, 5 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Miguel was very proud of his...
Sammy Ortiz
Aug 9, 2021
Sammy Ortiz 1934 – 2021 Left us Monday, August 9th, he joins his parents Juan and Pauline Ortiz, Eddie and Cecilia his brother and sister and Michael Ortiz his grandson. He is survived by Mary Ortiz, Sam (Bea), Ray (Kathleen), Bob (Karen), Ralph (Judy), Pauline, Leonard (Lori), Arthur and Anna. 14 Grandchildren, Melissa, Andrea, Hilary, Raymond, Alana, Sarah, Sophia, Matt,...
Casimiro Encinias
Aug 9, 2021
Casimiro (Casey) Encinias Jr., 70, of Las Vegas, NM, passed awaypeacefully, Monday, August 9, 2021. Casey was born on June 3, 1951, inLas Vegas, NM, the son of Casimiro Encinias Sr. and Annie C Encinias. Hewas raised in Anton Chico by his grandparents, Jose and Adelia Enciniasand attended school in Santa Rosa, NM.He was preceded in death by his grandparents...
J T Morelan
Aug 8, 2021
John Thomas “JT” Morelan, 55, of Texas passed away on August 08, 2021 at Taos Ski Valley. JT was born in 1966 in Pecos, TX. He was an entrepreneur that launched multiple successful businesses. JT is well remembered for his desire to help others. He always looked out for the well-being of his neighbors and family. His love of gardening...
Bertha E. Martinez
Aug 7, 2021
In Loving Memory
Bertha E. Martinez, 82, resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on August 07, 2021. She was born on September 28, 1939 in Santa Fe, NM to Ana Atocha and Jose Martinez.She is preceded in death by her Grandson; Stephen Jr. Valencia, Life Partner; Matias D. Padilla, Sister; Rose Martinez and Brother Cipriano Martinez.
She is survived...
Marilyn Hibben
Aug 7, 2021
Marilyn Ruth Hibben, 91, passed away Saturday night, August 7, 2021. She was surrounded with family in her passing, in Powell, Wyoming.
Marilyn was born March 30, 1930, in Denver, Colorado to Evelyn P. (Morris) Stone and Claude Stone. Shortly after Marilyn’s birth she was adopted by Frank G. Townsend. She graduated from Arvada High School and attended college classes...
Harold Sanchez
Aug 7, 2021
Harold J. Sanchez, 34, of Taos passed away on August 07, 2021. He was a graduate of Taos High School, class of 2006, where he was a great basketball player. He was an incredible coach for gymnastics and cheer. He is preceded in death by his mother, Lola Sanchez, father in law, Pat Padilla and sister in law, Victoria Padilla. ...
Michael Garcia
Aug 6, 2021
Michael Anthony Garcia, age 67 passed away peacefully at home in Santa Rosa California with his loving companion Esteban Ramirez at his side. Michael is preceded in death by his parents Rachel and Antonio Garcia and sister, Katherine Marie Garcia. He is survived by his sisters Marcia Medina and Andrew Pete of Espanola, Karen Sena and husband Arthur of Albuquerque...
Jose Antonio Calles Gallardo Jr.
Aug 4, 2021
Jose Antonio Calles Gallardo Jr, 27, passed away on August 04, 2021. He was born in Santa Fe, NM to Jose and Karina.
Service will be held on Monday, August 09, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at El Buen Pastor Church located at 2884 Trades West, Santa Fe, NM.
Interment will take place on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 1:30 p.m....
Dana Knee
Aug 3, 2021
Dana Robert Knee was born in Espanola on April 6th, 1950. He died at his home in Ojo Caliente on August 3rd, 2021. Dana grew up in Santa Fe. He was the son of Elizabeth Rosser Knee and renowned photographer and woodworker, Ernest Knee.
From a young age Dana worked in his father’s woodshop making fine hand-built doors. Many of...
Robert James Schwarz
Aug 2, 2021
ROBERT (BOB) SCHWARZ 1950 ‐ 2021
Robert (Bob) Schwarz, long time resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on Monday August 2, 2021, in his home, surrounded by his family, after a 5‐year battle with aggressive prostate cancer. Bob was born April 9, 1950, to Linus and Dorothy Schwarz in Roxbury Wisconsin, where, as a young boy, he fondly remembered...
