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

Apr 30, 2020

Lino E. Mondragon 95, of Des Montes passed away peacefully on Thursday April 30, 2020.

At the age of 18 he joined the U.S. Navy.  He was a dedicated World War II Veteran, stationed on the USS New Orleans CA-32 Heavy Cruiser in the Pacific Theater. After the service he attended barber school in Salt Lake City, Utah and returned...

Apr 28, 2020

In loving memory and spirit of David Ronald Torres.

Born November 14, 1931 in Denver, CO to parent's Eugene and Addie Torres. Died April 28, 2020 in Santa Fe, NM and was laid to rest at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.

David was born during the Great Depression in Denver as one of three brothers. He is survived by 7...

Apr 28, 2020

Wilma Jean Wessels Bates

1924-2020

 

Wilma Jean Wessels Bates passed away peacefully at age 96 on April 28, 2020 in Taos, New Mexico.  She was born in Ackley, Iowa on March 9, 1924 as the first child of Lyla and William Wessels.  When Wilma was five years old, her father died unexpectedly and the family moved to Bellflower, California...

Apr 27, 2020

Apr 26, 2020

Rick Mondragon, 61, Of Ranchos De Taos passed away on April 26, 2020.  He was an active parishioner of St. Francis de Assis Church.  He is preceded in death by his grandpartnes, Elevi and Adelia (Romero) Mondragon, Rose and Beres Mondragon, uncles/aunts, Pat and Loyola Martinez, Edmundo and Ida Mondrgon, Lawrence Mondragon, sisters in laws, Christine and Rose Marie Marquez. ...

Apr 25, 2020

Audrey L. Quintana passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on April 25, 2020. Audrey was born in Madrid, New Mexico on August 20, 1929. She is preceded in death by her parents; Tobias & Eloida Lucero, brother; Ernesto and her husband of 58 years, Alfred.

She is survived by her children; Theresa Roybal, Al Quintana, Robert Quintana,...

Apr 24, 2020

Fredric (Fred) Strauss, passed away peacefully in his home in Santa Fe, NM, surrounded by his children, his wife, and his dog on the morning of April 24, 2020. He was a devoted husband and father, who treasured his family and friends, as they did him.

Fred was born and raised in the Bronx, NY, where he was graduated from...

Apr 23, 2020

 

Ricky M. Dixon (Bandit) 34 years old from Espanola NM born 11-09-1985 passed away on April 23, 2020 with his wife Tamara by his side at Presbyterian hospital in Albuquerque NM he was battling kidney failure and heart disease.

A special thanks to the staff at Fresenius Dialysis in Espanola.

He will be missed,he was loved and respected by...

Apr 22, 2020

Eli R. Romero, of Rodarte, passed away on April 22, 2020. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Fabiana D. Romero, grandson, Isaac Barela Jr., parents, Laudes Romero Sr. and Eulalia Romero, In-laws, Luis and Refugio Duran, and multiple siblings. He is survived by his children, Anthony (Carla) Romero, Patrick (Cindi) Romero , Bernadette (Lawrence)...

Apr 20, 2020

JAMES MEARL BENEFIEL

 Linguist, librarian, scholar, doctor of philosophy, Christian Brother, Army veteran, teacher, opera connoisseur, model of elegance and gentility, wise counselor, incomparable friend.

 James Benefiel, age 90, longtime resident of Tesuque, New Mexico, was born in Coffeyville, Kansas, on May 10, 1929, to James Benefiel and Winifred Rush Benefiel.  Jim (“Diego”) died peacefully of natural causes in Santa...

Apr 18, 2020

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Margie Douglas, went to be with our Lord on Saturday April 18, 2020.                                        She was born on September 23, 1934. She had a full life, full of love with so many friends and family that loved her deeply. Mom was 85 years young.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Albert & Alice May, her husband; R.D. Douglas,...

Apr 13, 2020

Harold (Harry) Peña, 63, of Moriarty, New Mexico passed away peacefully on April 13th.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marie and Cipriano Peña, siblings Nick, Patsy, & Mary Anne, Max, and Christy.  He is survived by his sisters: Canda & Lawrence, Amy & Wanda; brother-in-law; Albert; nieces &nephews: Lawrence, Joey, Stephanie, Niko, Angela & Mike, Max &...

Apr 13, 2020

Frank E. Wiggins, passed away on April 13, 2020 after a battle with cancer. He was born on October 10, 1939 in Cuba, New Mexico USA to Beidicto and Frances Wiggins. Frank is preceded in death by his parents and seven of his siblings; Joe, Wilfred, Mildred, Ben, Anabell, Maryann and Connie.

He is survived by his faithful wife of...

Apr 12, 2020

Rhea Bertelli passed away peacefully, April 12, 2020, surrounded by her family.  She succumbed to the weakness of her heart, which had been open to the world for 94 years.  Rhea dedicated her life to helping people help themselves and sharing her joy of learning, sense of discovery and love of life.

Born and raised in Chicago IL., She earned...

Apr 11, 2020

Darren Cruz Trujillo, age 50 of Ohkay Owingeh passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 in Espanola, NM.   Darren was born on November 6, 1969 in Ranchitos, NM.

Darren lived a very fast life since he was a teenager.  He loved fast cars, fast motorcycles and anything with fast wheels.  He loved going deer hunting and being a guide for...

Apr 10, 2020

Paige Elice Beeson, 52 passed away suddenly at her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico on April 10, 2020.

Paige was born in Houston, Texas on March 8, 1968.

She earned a BBA degree in Psychology from University of Houston.

She leaves behind two sons; Patrick Gorman and Cameron Hosel.

Also surviving is her mother; Penny Coleman, dad; John Beeson,...

Apr 8, 2020

 

David D. Samora, 72, died unexpectedly at St. Vincent hospital in Santa Fe, New Mexico in the early morning hours of April 8, 2020 due to a surgical infection, exacerbated by previously undetected abdominal cancer.

David will be remembered by many as a skilled and innovative woodworker. The owner of David Samora Woodworks, the creator of architectural millwork and...

Apr 5, 2020

Mary Stella Archuleta, 93 resident of Santa Fe was called home by our father on April 5th. She was proceeded in death by her parents Margarito and Amelia Romero; brothers, Juan, Edumenio, and Guadalupe Romero, and Sister Genevieve (Jenny) Archuleta.

Mary is survived by her half-sister Adela Martinez, her children, Eddie Archuleta (Helen), and Molly Martinez both of Santa Fe,...

Apr 4, 2020

Lillian M. Dennis passed away at the age of 95 and died on April 4, 2020 from a tired body and dementia. She was born in Dawson, NM on April 17, 1924 to Tony Pelaccio and Annie Pelaccio who migrated from Italy around 1905. She graduated from Raton High School. In 1960 after living in Amarillo for 14 years moved...

Apr 4, 2020

Andreita V. Martinez, 92 resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on April 4, 2020. She was born on                    May 23, 1927 in Chimayo, NM to Juanita Trujillo & Espiridion Vigil. She was married to Jose Aron Martinez Jr.

She is preceded in death by her spouse; Jose Aron Martinez Jr., daughter; Sylvia Martinez, adopted daughter; Judith Ann Martinez, mother;...