Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Jesus Manuel "Junior" Montijo
Jan 19, 2020
Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. at San Isidro Catholic Church
Rosary will be recited on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at Rivera KIva Chapel of Light located at 417 Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505.
Interment will take place on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. at Santa Fe...
Stephanie E. Johnson
Jan 19, 2020
Stephanie E. Johnson
Age 88, passed away peacefully at her home in Santa Fe January 19, 2020.
Stephanie was born and raised in Seattle, WA and attended the University of Washington. She joined the US Foreign Service and served as the HR Personnel Administrator in Greece, Mexico, Ghana, India, Vietnam, Sweden and Washington DC. She was proud of entering the...
Frank Ortega
Jan 19, 2020
Frank Elirio Ortega passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on Jan 19, 2020, at the Taos Living Center. Frank was born on April 30, 1929. He was a Wyoming Sheepherder and a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He was the son of Jose Herculano Ortega and Maria Carlota Ortega and grandson of Francisco G. Martinez and...
Olympia Martinez
Jan 17, 2020
Santa Fe - Olympia L. Martinez, 95, she died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on January 17, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Melicendro and Efiginia Lovato; son, Norman Martinez; daughter, Efiginia (Virginia) Martinez; grandson, Darrell Martinez; granddaughter, Darcey Martinez; and great-grandson, Jeffrey Martinez Jr.
Olympia is survived by her sons, Eutimio "Tim" Martinez;...
Carmen Jimenez
Jan 17, 2020
Carmen Jimenez, age 89, longtime resident of Santa Fe, NM entered the gates of Heaven on January 17, 2020 due to complications associated with Dementia.
Carmen was preceded in death by her Parents Manuel and Eugenia Romero, Husband Simon Jimenez, and Son Victor Jimenez.
She is survived by her loving daughter Stella Jimenez, Son Ernest Jimenez, Grandchildren Billy Visarraga and...
Sheila Camedon Tryk
Jan 17, 2020
Sheila Cameron Tryk, a retired newspaper, magazine and book writer and editor, died in Santa Fe on Friday January 17 at the age of 95.
Born in New York City on January 11, 1925 to Alexander and Flora (Menzies) Cameron, Sheila MacNiven Cameron was raised in Dobbs Ferry, New York and Newport, Rhode Island. She graduated from the prestigious Hunter...

Peter Wood
Jan 16, 2020
Peter B. Wood, Born 1942 in New York City passed away peacefully at Taos Living Center on January 16, 2020, after battling health issues for several years. He is predeceased by his parents, George and Muriel Wood, who moved to Taos in 1978. He is survived by his brothers; Joel and Warren, both of El Prado, NM. Peter and his...
Salomon Vasquez
Jan 16, 2020
Salomon Vasquez, 79, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on January 16, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Toribia Vasquez and brother Nelson Vasquez. He is survived by his wife Dolores Vasquez, children Lawrence (Roseann), Domonick (Beverly), Tammy Vasquez and Leona Dimas (Ray), brothers Cecilio (Imogene), Procopio (Betty), Ruben (Sarah), Nestor (Cathy) and Macario Vasquez, Tony...
Ursula Cantu
Jan 15, 2020
Ninety-six years ago, October 5th, 1923, a soul was sparked into being who became known to her family as “Mama Lula.” On January 15, 2020, and as her faith entitled her to believe, Ursula Margarita Cantu, surrounded by her earthly family, was welcomed home by her heavenly family: husband of 57 years, J.C. Cantu; parents Juan Manuel and Domitila Miera...
Jimmie Fennell
Jan 15, 2020
Jimmie Lee Fennell was born in Abiquiu, New Mexico, in 1945, to Bailey Murphy Fennell and Ruth Evelyn Donovan Fennell. He passed away on January 15, 2020, at his home in Arroyo Hondo, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert Harold Fennell. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Alta Jean Scarbrough Fennell,...
Mary Anita Perea
Jan 14, 2020
Mary “Anita” Perea, 81, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, surrogate mother, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 14, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward Perea Jr.; daughter, Debra Ann; parents, Juan and Adela Espinosa; step mom, Cleo Espinosa; in-laws, Edward and Beatrice Perea; Brothers, Pete, Ernest, Eddie and...
Norbert Cardenas
Jan 14, 2020
Norbert J. Cardenas, 79, of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on January 14, 2020. He was a very proud Vietnam Veteran who actively served in the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Adolfo and Romancita Fresquez and mother, Juanita Chapman. He is survived by his son, Chris N. Cardenas (Lorraine), daughter, Wendy Martinez (Leandro “Penny”),...
Donald Zickert
Jan 14, 2020
Donald L. Zickert, 83, of Los Alamos, NM, passed away on January 14, 2020. He left behind his wife of 63 years, Harriett; along with their three children, Gwen, Janet (husband Paul) and Kenneth (wife Elaine); three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Don’s life will be held on January 25th, 2020 at 2:00 pm at the First United...
Juan "Johnny" Rael
Jan 13, 2020
Funeral Services for Juan "Johnny" C. Rael 83 of Milan, New Mexico will be held on Friday January 17, 2020 Viewing starting at 4:00 p.m. with Services starting at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday Morning Services January 18, 2020 10:00 AM at the Way the Truth and the Life Ministries Church. Associate Pastor Danny Rael will officiating. Burial with military honors...
Lillian Apodaca
Jan 12, 2020
Lillian (Lil) Apodaca, beloved wife, mother, sister, mother-in-law, aunt, grandma, great-grandma, and friend, passed from this life on January 12th, 2020, leaving an indelible memory with each of us who knew and loved her. Her legacy will be treasured forever and will be joyfully passed on to future generations.
Words cannot express the ache and sense of loss felt by...
Rafael E. Guerra
Jan 11, 2020
Rafael “Tico” Guerra of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on January 11, 2020 due to complications of pneumonia. He was born on February 26, 1951. Tico served our country proudly as a Marine during the Vietnam War. He was loved by many people especially his family. His outreach to the community delivering care, concern, and a very faithful message...
Emilio A. Sanchez
Jan 11, 2020
Emilio A. Sanchez, 94, beloved brother, husband and uncle passed away peacefully at his home in Santa Fe on January 11, 2020 after a lengthy illness.
Emilio was preceded in death by his parents, Joe & Josephita Sanchez; wife, Virginia; his brothers, Christobal, John and Joe Sanchez; his sister, Francis Sanchez.
Emilio is survived by his many nieces, nephews, cousins...
Frances Vigil
Jan 11, 2020
Frances Vigil, 71, died suddenly of a heart attack on January 11, 2020 after years of health problems.
Frances is survived by her husband of 52 years, Armando S. Vigil, two sons, Armando Frank, and Ricardo, two daughters, Georgiana Vigil (Isaac Ortega) and Luciana Vigil-Holterman (Dan Holterman); three grandchildren, Andres Vigil, Anelia Holterman, and Rylen Holterman; her brother Rudy...
Richard Dice
Jan 11, 2020
Richard Clemens Dice passed away on January 11, 2020. He was born on January 16, 1927 in Denver CO to Minnie Peterson. He was given up for adoption and lovingly adopted a few days later by Albert and Vesta Dice who raised him in Morrison and Lakewood CO. Immediately after high school he joined the US Navy and served as...