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

Aug 25, 2020

HIGH FLIGHT

Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth

And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;

Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth

Of sun-split clouds- and done a hundred things

You have not dreamed of- wheeled and soared and swung

High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there,

I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung

My...

Aug 25, 2020

Bozena (Bonnie) Kostecki, 65, passed away on August 25, 2020. She was born on February 15, 1955 in Poland. Bozena married Stanislaw on May 20, 1978.

She is preceded in death by her father; Aleksander Janowski, brothers; Andrzej and Kazimierz Janowski.

She is survived by her spouse; Stanislaw Kostecki, daughter; Dorothy Kostecki, son; Chris Kostecki, daughter; Ann Valdez (Isaac), daughter;...

Aug 25, 2020

Margie Montoya, born to parents Lydia and Tomas Quintana, a life-long resident of Santa Fe, departed this life peacefully on August 25th surrounded by her loving family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, infant grandson Thomas J. Ortiz; Brothers: Frank Quintana (Carla), Aurelio Quintana, Cruz Quintana, Santiago Quintana, and Robert Quintana; Sisters: Rita Armijo (Luis), Dolores Garcia (Jimmy);...

Aug 25, 2020

June Shelly Fresquez, 67, of Penasco and Phoenix, AZ passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2020.  She is preceded in death by her son, Will Fresquez, parents, Ralph and Bertha Dominguez.  She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Bill Fresquez, daughter, Heather Fresquez, sisters and brother, Sharon Dominguez, Ralph Dominguez, Cindy Sousa (John) and Raynola Daisley (Mark), numerous...

Aug 24, 2020

Aug 24, 2020

It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of our dad, husband, grandpa, great grandpa, compa and nino.

On Monday, August 24, 2020, at the age of 72 Alfredo Bernardino Vigil, aka Fred or Freddy was greeted at the Gates of Heaven by his beloved mama Rita O. Vigil, dad Tony B. Vigil, his hita, younger sister Lucille...

Aug 24, 2020

Ruben I. Lopez, 96, a resident of Chimayo and Espanola passed away on Monday August 24, 2020. He was born on June 7, 1924. He was preceded in death by his daughter; Velma, his parents; Abenicio and Ernestina Lopez, his sisters; Maria and Celina Lopez, his brothers; Jake, Anselmo and Arthur Lopez.

He is survived by his daughter Marlene Lopez...

Aug 23, 2020

Jolene A. Montano, 33, passed away on August 23, 2020. She was born on October 01, 1986 in Santa Fe, NM to Rebecca Sena and Roland Montano.

She preceded in death by, Grandmother Estefanita Sena, Grandfather Felix B. Sena, Grandfather Valentin Montano, Godmother Stephanie Sena, and Uncle Michael D. Sena.

She is survived by her daughter; Jolee M. Archibeque, father;...

Aug 23, 2020

Phillip “ Phil ” Stephens, 73, of Taos and formerly of Tyler, Texas went to be with the Lord due to heart problems on August 23, 2020.  Phil was a dedicated Christian, husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, friend, employee, and golfer.  He was a good man who helped a lot of people in many ways.  His career was in the...

Aug 22, 2020

Jason Alexander Rivera, age 34, lost his long battle with liver disease on Saturday, August 22, 2020 while waiting for a liver transplant.

Jason was a musican, a painter, good friend, son and nephew.  He loved listening to music, playing and singing.  He loved the out doors, going to concerts.  He enjoyed and loved all his brothers and sisters that...

Aug 21, 2020

Lois Ann Trujillo 51 resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on August 21, 2020, she was born on July 10, 1969 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Daughter of Alex L. Trujillo and, Frances Trujillo.

She preceded in death by Grandfather, Luis Trujillo, Grandmother, Andrea Trujillo, Grandfather Jose V. Ortiz, Grandmother, Rose Ortiz and beloved pet-cat Milo.

Survived by,...

Aug 21, 2020

PAULINE M. MARTINEZ went peacefully to be with our Lord on Friday August 21, 2020 surrounded by her family. Born in Santa Fe, NM. On August 14, 1934.

She is preceded in death by her husband Robert J. Martinez (Bob’s Barber Shop), Father, Florencio Gonzales, Mother, Anita Gonzales and is survived by her brother Solomon Gonzales, children Bob Martinez (Mary),...

Aug 21, 2020

Katherine Louise Carter grew up in Beverly Hills, the daughter of Vance and Katherine Carter. She attended Marymount High School where she was known as “Kakky.” In her early 20s she met Earl Rogers and together they took a year and skied all over the United States. They married and had a home in the Pacific Palisades. Later, Katherine moved...

Aug 19, 2020

Ingram B. Anderson, 39, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2020.

He was born on        

June 13, 1981 in Farmington, NM to Jack Anderson, Sr. and Cheryl Anderson.He was preceded in death by, Mother Cheryl Anderson; Grandmother Dorothy Pickett; Grandfather I.B. Pickett; Grandmother Betty Anderson; Grandfather Donald Anderson, Sr.; Uncle Ralph Pickett; Aunt Marilyn Reynolds.He is survived by his;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Aug 15, 2020

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...