Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Kathleen Cole
May 12, 2020
MARY KATHLEEN COLE
Mary Kathleen Cole, 94, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at her Pecos, NM home of natural causes. She was born August 4, 1925 at Duncan, Oklahoma, the daughter of Eulalia and James Roy Dick. She and J.D. Cole, Jr. were married in August 1942 in West Columbia, Texas. J.D. and both her parents have preceded...
Albert Cata
May 11, 2020
Albert Raymond Cata Sr. 75, of Ohkay Owingeh, passed into spirit unexpectedly May 11, 2020 in Albuquerque. Born October 15, 1944 to parents Alberto Jose Cata and Bettie Nokusille Cata in Ohkay Owingeh, he followed in the footsteps of a distinguished military family by enlisting in the U.S. Air Force at age 18, serving honorably until his retirement.
After retirement...
Arthur Lee Lavy
May 10, 2020
ARTHUR L. LAVY, 81, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at his Santa Fe home following his courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 12, 1938 in Concordia, Kansas, the son of Opal and Lawrence Lavy. He and Sharon Blake were married on March 18, 1961 in Eureka, Kansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Opal and...
Barton J. Wolgamot
May 10, 2020
BARTON J. “BART” WOLGAMOT
Barton J. “Bart” Wolgamot, 80, of Santa Fe, NM and formerly of Chicago and Danville, IL, died May 10, 2020 in Santa Fe after a long illness. Bart was born November 10, 1939 in Danville, the first of ten children born to Edgar K. “Pete” Wolgamot, Jr. and Marguerite (Smith) Wolgamot. Bart attended St. Patrick’s Grade...
Aloma Naivar
May 10, 2020
Aloma Marie Naivar, after a 25 year battle with cancer, died on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2020. She was born prematurely on April 27, 1942. She always said being a three-pound premie got her plenty of attention that way. She came home from Taylor, Texas hospital where she was born to the family farm in Coupland, Texas in a shoebox...
David Julio Yardman-Flores
May 9, 2020
David Julio Yardman (Flores), 35 passed away on May 09, 2020. He was born on March 10, 1985 in Santa Fe, NM.
He is preceded in death by his Grandpas; Julio Chavez & Ignacio Flores, uncles; Leonard & Ralph Chavez and Rudy Gonzalez and aunt; Laura Flores.
He is survived by his parents; Leonard Flores & Carmella Chavez Flores and...
Gary Lee Eschman
May 8, 2020
Gary Eschman July 23, 1936 ~ May 08, 2020
He was born in West Point Iowa. Gary was a renaissance man. He received his Airborne while serving in the military. He worked road construction in his father’s business. He later worked as a benefits consultant for Marsh McClennan in Iowa City, IA. He started a computer software company called Network...
Evaristo J. Chavez
May 8, 2020
Evaristo Jose Chavez
April 7, 1930 ~ May 08, 2020
Age 90, Loving father, passed away peacefully at home in Santa Fe, NM on the morning of May 08, 2020. Evaristo was born in Heck Canyon, NM to Ramon Chavez & Salome Roybal.
Evaristo is preceded in death by his parents and loving wife of 47 years, Erlinda, grandparents; Ricardo...
Virginia Sylvia Lucero
May 8, 2020
VIRGINIA SYLVIA "NONEY" LUCERO
Virginia Sylvia "Noney" Lucero born in Lower Vallecitos, New Mexico on November 12th, 1931 was called home by our Lord on May 7th. She was picked up by her beloved husband Bobby Lucero, from Santa Fe as she was anxiously awaiting his arrival. She attended St. Mary's Catholic School in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She completed her...
Willam Sanchez
May 7, 2020
William A. Sanchez (Art), age 79, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on May 7, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones. Services to honor Art were delayed due to Covid-19 restrictions.
A memorial service will take place at Rivera Funeral Home, 417 Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505 on Friday, July 9, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Interment ...
Margaret Duran
May 5, 2020
Margaret I. Duran, 84, of Taos passed away on May 5, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband, Maurilio Duran, parents, Max and Maria Cardenas, sister, Novella Cardenas, parents in law, Roman and Eufemia Duran, sisters and brothers in law, Ray Serna, Fabiola Duran, Jose and Angelina Pacheco and great niece, Tawny Tafoya. She is survived by her...
Pascual Chavez
May 5, 2020
Our beloved patriarch Pascual P. Chavez of Los Alamos, N.M., was called to Our Lord on May 5, 2020 at the age of 96. Pascual was preceded in death by his wife and best friend of 71 years, Margaret Antia (Geoffrion) Chavez, his parents Adolfo and Susan Chavez of Las Vegas, N.M., mother- and father-in-law, Alfonso and Ellen Geoffrion also...
Liz Romero
May 4, 2020
Elizabeth Christine Romero (Liz) 60 of Santa Fe NM died May 04, 2020 was born on May 18, 1960 to Rosina and George Padilla. She is preceded in death by her parents Rosina and George Padilla, Ted Padilla brother, Carmen Rowe sister.
Liz is survived by her daughter Angel Romero granddaughter Monique Romero, Angelo Hernandez grandson, Alexus Mendoza and great...
Louis Corriz Jr.
May 4, 2020
Louis Corriz, Jr. (Louie)
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Louie Corriz on May 4th, 2020 at age 83.
An amazing man, he will be greatly missed and forever cherished by his family, especially Nellie Corriz his loving wife of 63 years. He is also survived by his children Charles Corriz (Judy), Angela Corriz,...
Joan Coon
May 3, 2020
Joan Coon, age 92, passed away on May 3, 2020.Joan was born in Buffalo, NY to Ansley Newman and Helen Robinson. Joan married James Coon of Los Alamos NM on July 1, 1955 in Los Angeles, CA.She was preceded in death by her husband Jim Coon and by her sister Ansley Carnahan. She is survived by her brother Bunk Robinson,...
Katherine Nilssen
May 2, 2020
Kate Nilssen of Taos, New Mexico, passed away on May 2, 2020, after a long and valiant battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She was born Katherine Elizabeth Wells in 1944, in Brooklyn, NY, but grew up in rural Maryland. In 1975, Kate’s adventurous spirit brought her to the Findhorn Foundation on the Moray coast of northeast Scotland, where she met her...
Harold Montoya
May 1, 2020
Harold Raymond Montoya, 61, of Espanola, NM, passed away in the comfort of his own home on May 1, 2020.
Harold is proceeded in death by his father, Lauriano Montoya; mother, Greselda Montoya; sisters, Joann Gurule, and Jackie Montoya. He is survived by his companion Cassandra Tafoya; spouse Placida Mercedes, children, Terry Waters (Chris), Harold Montoya Jr., Donna Archuleta...
