Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Mary Lou Gomez
Dec 22, 2019
Mary Lou Gomez, 91 resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on December 22, 2019. She was born on October 15, 1928 in Las Vegas, NM to Nora Padilla & Remi Padilla.
She is preceded in death by her husband; Marcos Gomez.
She is survived by her daughter; Wilfert Padilla, sister; Dina Padilla, brother; Ruben Padilla and sister; Carmen.
She...
Joseph Alfred Dalton
Dec 21, 2019
Joseph Alfred Dalton
January 10, 1948 ~ December 21, 2019
He was born to James & Estefanita Dalton.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother; Arthur, Dan and sister; Ramona.
He is survived by his sisters; Jenny, Susan, Lenora and Virginia, brothers; David, Richard, Herman and Jessie.
A Rosary wil be recited on Monday, January 13, 2020 at...
Laura Mendoza
Dec 20, 2019
Laura Mendoza
September 5, 1924 - December 20, 2019
Laura (Roybal) Mendoza, at age 95, went to be with our dear Lord on December 20, 2019. She died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Laura was a devoted and loving wife and mother. She loved her family greatly and was very much loved by all her...
Elaiza Cordova
Dec 20, 2019
Elaiza M. Cordova, age 90 passed away in Chimayo, NM surrounded by her loving family on Friday, December 20, 2019.
Mrs. Cordova was a lifelong member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She grew up in Chimayo where her family raised acres of chile, she would hoe, irrigate and help make hundreds...
Destiny Martinez
Dec 19, 2019
Destiny D. Martinez, 19, of Taos passed away on December 19, 2019. She is survived by her mother, Anna Gurule, father, Gilbert Martinez, siblings, Desiree Galecki (Ricky) of Las Vegas, NM, Gilbert Martinez Jr., Ashli Trujillo and twin sister, Stephanie Martinez, all of Taos, grandmothers, Duvie Martinez and Helen Gurule (David) and grandfather, Robert Gurule, numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and...
Ernesto Sanchez
Dec 19, 2019
Ernest Sanchez passed on from this life at home on December 19 2019 in Santa Cruz, New Mexico at the age of 87.
Ernest is survived by his wife of 64 years Margie Sanchez: sister Josie Sanchez of Salt Lake City Utah, children, David Sanchez and wife Norma (3 granddaugters) of Mesa Arizona, Tim Sanchez of Cebolla New Mexico, Anita...
Peggy Stall
Dec 18, 2019
Peggy Marsh Stall, born in 1948 in Chicago Illinois, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. She will be remembered for bringing joy and passion to everyone and everything in her life. An optimistic person by nature, she took every moment of life as a gift to be treasured. She was a mentor to innumerable students throughout her decades-long career...
Joe C. Medrano
Dec 18, 2019
Joe C. Medrano was called to our Lord on December 18, 2019, he was born March 3, 1933 and lived all his life in Santa Fe, NM. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War and retired from NM Taxation and Revenue Dept. after 26 years. With his family he enjoyed camping, fishing and going to the casinos,...
Ole B. Dale
Dec 18, 2019
Ole Bart Dale, a resident of Santa Fe NM, went home to be with the Lord on his 86th birthday December 18, 2019, after a battle with ALS. He was born in Rosebud, NM to Walter and Tennie Mae Dale. He graduated High School in Las Vegas, NM in 1951. He served in the Army for three years from July...
David Salazar
Dec 17, 2019
David R. Salazar, 87, a lifelong resident of the Española Valley passed away at home on December 17, 2019.
David was born in Chamita to Jose Ramon and Francisquita DeSales Salazar. He was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws, five brothers, and two sisters, daughters Donna Marie and Dorene Bourger, and granddaughter Alina Bourger.
He is survived by his...
Richard Torres
Dec 17, 2019
Richard Torres was born in 1931 in San Francisco, California, the second eldest of ten children. His calling in life was to teach love and kindness through his every day actions and interactions. He is an adored brother, father, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. His loved ones can be found in the San Francisco Bay Area, Bakersfield, Las Vegas, Japan,...
Joan Bjarke
Dec 15, 2019
Joan Allason Bjarke, 95, passed away in Los Alamos, New Mexico, on December 15, 2019. She was born on October 14, 1924 in Tacoma, Washington to Daisy and Harold Broomell, who precede her in death, as does her husband George Bjarke and her older brother James Broomell. Joan is survived by her children, Judy McKenzie, George (Rose) Bjarke, Richard (Denise)...
Jane Connie Springer
Dec 15, 2019
Jane C. Springer
Jane passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Sunday, December 15th, 2019.
She is preceded in death by her parents, six siblings, husband Ted W. Springer, son Ted M. Springer and daughter Peggy A. Springer.
Jane is survived by her son; Tom R. Springer wife Jennifer, grandchildren Mathew Springer wife Michelle, Jessica,...
Michael Cox
Dec 15, 2019
Michael G. Cox, 74, of El Prado passed away on December 15, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marlene B. Cox, children, Jennifer and Colin and grandson, Shepard.
No services will be held. In Michael’s memory, please make a donation to a charity of your choice or Doctors without Borders. Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home,...
Maria Louise Catanach
Dec 14, 2019
Maria Louise “Lou” Catanach was called home to her Lord, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
Born on June 17, 1924, in Albuquerque, NM, to Oliver and Louise G. Padilla, Maria was baptized at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Albuquerque. Maria‘s family came to live in Santa Fe when she was about 2 years old. She attended Harrington Jr....
Kenneth S. Tennyson
Dec 14, 2019
Kenneth “Kenny” Tennyson
On Saturday, December 14, 2019 Kenny Tennyson, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away surrounded by his loving family. Kenny bravely fought his battle against cancer but in the end it became too difficult. He will be greatly missed and remembered for his love of life and family, his longtime and new friends whom he cherished, his...
Jose Mares
Dec 14, 2019
Jose Luciano (Joe) Mares, 58, passed away on December 14, 2019. He was born to Esequiel and Polly Mares in Taos, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his parents, Esequiel and Polly and several other family members. He is survived by his son, Joey Mares, siblings, Tom (Edna), LeRoy (Mae), Janie (David), Jerry, Gilbert (Antonia), Manuel (Susan), Frances...
Harold Tito Padilla
Dec 10, 2019
Harold Tito Padilla
March 19, 1956 – December 10, 2019
Harold Tito Padilla, age 63 and a resident of Chimayo, NM died suddenly on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Harold was born in Espanola, NM on March 19, 1956.
Harold was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. He graduated from Espanola High School in 1975. He enjoyed being a...
