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

Mar 20, 2020

                                      Don’t grieve for me now for now I’m

                                      free. I’m following the path God has

                                      laid, you see. I took His hand when I

                                      heard Him call, I turned my back and

                                      left it all. I could not stay another day,

                                      to laugh to love, to work, to play. Tasks

                                      left undone must stay that...

Mar 18, 2020

Katherine Marie Garcia age 64 passed away at the home in Albuqueruque New Mexicao .

Katherine is preceded in death by her parents, Rachel and Antonio Garcia and grandson Xavier Nathaniel Wall.  She is survived by her daughter Lisa Smith and Dennis Castillo, grandsons Adrian Christopher Wall and Donovan Zander Wall of Albuquerque, sisters Marcia Medina and Andrew Pete of...

Mar 18, 2020

Josina Barbara Vigil, 84 resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on March 18, 2020. She was born on January 12, 1936 in Santa Fe, NM to Mary Natividad Vigil.

She is preceded in death by her daughters; Donna M. Vigil and Angel Romero.

She is survived by her son; Julian Jaramillo, daughters; Dolores Vigil, Mary Ellen Montoya, sons; Charlie...

Mar 15, 2020

Adolfo A. Salazar 60, a resident of Espanola’s beautiful West Side passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2020 with his loving daughters and grandchildren at his side. He was born here in Espanola on December 10, 1959 to his amazing parents Ramon and Alberta Salazar. Adolfo was the 5th of 7 children and had a special relationship with each...

Mar 11, 2020

Corinne V. Martinez, 91 a resident of Santo Nino passed away in the early morning of March 11, 2020. Corinne was preceded in death by her parents, Conce and Fidelita Vigil, husband Jose Fermin Martinez, sons Ronald, Kenneth, and Joey Martinez, grandson Matthew Martinez, sisters and brothers, Mable Duran, Ben Vigil, Ernie Vigil, and Gloria Martinez. 

Corinne is survived...

Mar 11, 2020

Dominic-Ray Joshua Medrano, 30 passed away on March 11, 2020. He was born on January 19, 1990 in Roswell, New Mexico to Monica Medrano.

He is preceded in death by his great grandparents; Charlie (Maxine) Wasson and Manuel (Frances) Medrano and brother; Stephen Joseph.

He is survived by his son; Damian-Lou Ray Medrano, mom; Monica Medrano, dad; Tony Valdez, nana...

Mar 8, 2020

Our lord called our mom Socorro Gutierrez, age 84 to rest on March 8, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents Juliana & Cayetano Roybal.  Husband Ray Gutierrez and friend Ralph Baca.  Sons Ray & Raul Gutierrez.  Brothers Eliseo, Rubel & Margarito Roybal. Sister Mabel Romero.  She is survived by Sons Juan Gutierrez (Corina) Antonio Baca (Sabrina), Daughters...

Mar 6, 2020

Lyl Oliver, lived in Taos NM until her untimely passing on Friday, March 6th 2020 in Albuquerque NM, at Lovelace Hospital. Lyl was the child of Trudy and Michael Tafoya in Albuquerque NM.  In her life Lyl had been married from 1969-1972 before meeting her late husband, Don Oliver, marrying him in 1973 and having five kids (one from the...

Mar 6, 2020

Charlie was born in Monterrey, California, the son of Vivian and Josephine Price.  He received his BA, MA, and PhD from Stanford University. He had a career as a professional oboist, performing in a number of ensembles in both California and Pennsylvania, in addition to his principle career as a Professor of Musicology.  His areas of scholarship were Baroque Music...

Mar 5, 2020

It is with heavy hearts and much sadness that the family announces the unexpected passing of Michael G. Roybal, (Mike), at the age of 56, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Thursday, March 5, 2020. 

Mike was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend.He filled many of our lives with laughter, love, and joy. He loved fishing...

Mar 5, 2020

“Our treasured son Brooks Hale Stebbins (28), passed away from this mortal world to his new life on March 5, 2020. He leaves behind his mother Kelly Stebbins, father, Tom Stebbins, sister,  Emily Stebbins, many relatives, and all those who knew and loved him.  Brooks’ easy going nature allowed him to make friends easily and he always enjoyed sharing his...

Mar 3, 2020

Lydia M. Gordon, 82, passed away on March 3, 2020.

She lived in Dixon for 33 years with her Companion. She loved working in the pretty apple orchard from spring to fall. She loved the outdoors, going for wood at Mesa De Las Viejas, taking care of her plants and flowers,

She will be greatly missed by her beloved dog...

Mar 3, 2020

Maria Encarnacion (Shon) Ortiz, 96 a long time resident of Talpa passed away on March 3, 2020  Maria retired from the Taos Municipal Schools and was an active member of her church, St. Francis de Asis. She is preceded in death by her son, Gilbert A. Valerio Jr., mother, Charlotta Ortiz and father, Luis G. Ortiz and her brothers and...

Mar 2, 2020

Jose J. Martinez "Jake", 93, a resident of Ensenada, New Mexico passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020 peacefully at home.

Jake was a WW2 veteran, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Jake loved fly-fishing, gardening,WWE, daily walks, playing solitaire, playing guitar, and spending time with his family. He took pride in everything he did.

Jake was preceded...

Mar 1, 2020

Our husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, Secundino (Mino) Gabaldon has gone to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 1st. He was 84 years old. As he always said, he was blessed by his family. He had the greatest wealth in his family. He is survived by his wife, Mabel, of 63 years, 7 children, Eileen and husband John Hosemann, Rudy...

Mar 1, 2020

ANDREW HYATT SMICK

 

Dr. Andrew Smick, 81, passed away on March 1, 2020.  He was born in Bridgeport, CT where he met his wife of 60 years.  Andrew attended University of Pennsylvania for undergraduate and Dental School and Colombia University for Orthodontic School.  He practiced Orthodontics in Old Greenwich, CT for 28 years before retiring in Santa Fe, New...

Feb 29, 2020

George A. Cohn age 61, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, February 29, 2020. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe & Beatrice Cohn and Jose & Guadalupe Gonzalez; father, Robert A. Cohn; brother, Bobby Cohn; aunt, Josephine Gonzales and sister in law, Ruby B. Archuleta. He is survived by his mother,...

Feb 29, 2020

Kenneth “Ken” Halama passed away at the age of 76 on Saturday, February 29, 2020. Ken was an avid painter, he enjoyed fishing, camping, being in the wilderness and making people laugh with his jokes and funny stories. He loved his family and friends and will be deeply missed by the people whose lives he touched. Ken is survived by...

Feb 29, 2020

Feb 28, 2020

Margie Coulter, 79, passed away on February 28, 2020. She was born on January 16, 1941 in Montreal, Canada. Margie married William Coulter on June 25, 1960 in Panorama City, CA.

 

She is preceded in death by her son; Cris Coulter.

 

She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years; William Coulter.

 

Margie worked for the...