Obituaries

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

Alice Edmunds

Alice Edmunds

Mar 31, 2020

Alice Ross Edmunds, died peacefully in her Taos home from cancer on March 31, 2020. She was born in Springfield, Illinois, in 1955 and grew up near there until she was 14.  She and her family then moved to South Bend, Indiana where she graduated from John Adams High School.  After graduation, Alice traveled the U.S. spending significant time in...

Ashley Hernandez

Ashley Hernandez

Mar 29, 2020

PFC Ashley Tyler Hernandez, 19, passed away unexpectedly on March 29, 2020, leaving behind a devasted family and broken hearts both near and far.  Ashley joined the Army in October 2018, enlisted as a combat medic and was aspiring to become an Army Ranger.  She had a passion for the medical field and wanted to eventually become a doctor.  She...

Sixta Montano

Sixta Montano

Mar 29, 2020

Sixta Montaño, 99 resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on March 29, 2020 due to dimentia complications. She was born on January 01, 1921 in Tucumcari, NM to Victoria and Juan Gurule.

She married Cecil Montaño on July 7, 1947 in Tucumcari, NM.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Victoria & Juan Gurule, husband; Cecil Montaño, daughter;...

Rosalie A. Martinez

Rosalie A. Martinez

Mar 28, 2020

Rosalie A. Martinez, 81 of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on March 28, 2020. Rosalie retired from the State of New Mexico State Personnel Office. She was a life time member of the Santa Fe Fiesta Inc. which she enjoyed every year. Rosalie was also a member of the Eagles and enjoyed her turn for hamburger night. She enjoyed going...

D. Gilaine Miller

D. Gilaine Miller

Mar 28, 2020

Gilaine Miller went home to our Lord, on March 28, 2020. She was 86 years old and the beloved wife of David Miller, “66 years, 3 months, and 8 days.” *A good wife is hard to find, and worth for more than diamonds.  Her husband trust her without reserve and never has reason to regret it.  

She was loving...

Julia Anaya

Julia Anaya

Mar 27, 2020

Julia Anaya was born on February 4, 1926 and peacefully passed away on March 27, 2020. She was raised in Chama N.M. but lived the majority of her life with her husband Serapio in Galisteo N.M., where they raised their family together. Julia was full of life, she loved her gardens full of flowers, watching humming birds in the summer...

Ray Pino

Ray Pino

Mar 26, 2020

Ray Pino passed away on March 26, 2020 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born in Santa Fe, NM to Carlos and Judy Pino on July 26, 1968.

 He is preceded in death by his grandparents Nicolas and Jesusita Pino, grandparents Juan and Sofia Quintana, and several uncles, aunts, and cousins.

He is survived by his parents, his wife Aubrey, his...

Thomas Lekas

Thomas Lekas

Mar 25, 2020

Dr. Thomas A. Lekas

 

Taos Dr. Tom Lekas passed away March 25, 2020 at his home in Taos, NM surrounded by his loving family. He was a well-known Dentist in Oklahoma City until his retirement in 1994 when he moved to Taos. He was born to Alexander and Sophia Lekas in 1934. He is survived by his wife Sandra,...

Ashley Gallegos

Ashley Gallegos

Mar 25, 2020

Our beloved Ashley Monique Crystal Gallegos passed away on March 25, 2020. She is preceded in death by her Uncles Richard Chavez and Raymond Moya Jr, Great Grandparents Lucy and Cirio Gallegos and Emilia Duran, and Grandfather Raymond Moya Sr.

She is survived by her Father David Gallegos, Mother Ramona Moya, Sisters Chantel Gallegos, and Bianca and Emilia Ortiz, Grandmothers...

Moises Ortega

Moises Ortega

Mar 22, 2020

Moises L. Ortega, 85, passed away on March 22, 2020. 

He was born and raised in Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico where he attended elementary school and eventually graduated from Taos High School.  When Moises was 17 years of age he joined the Air Force and attended Highlands University in Las Vegas, New Mexico.  After graduating college, he went to...

Patricia Medina

Patricia Medina

Mar 21, 2020

Patricia Martinez Medina, 31, of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2020. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Patricio Martinez Jr., Maria Chavez Medina and Elsie Abeyta, aunt, Thelma Mares, uncles, Moises and Danny Medina and Dave Hudson. She is survived by her husband, Tomas Medina, her precious babies, Kiara, Aarym and Roslyn Medina, parents,...

Wanda J. Van De Valde

Wanda J. Van De Valde

Mar 21, 2020

Wanda “Jean” Van De Valde was born on July 25, 1934 in Rhama NM to Mary Pearl and Aaron D. Wilson. She passed away on March 21, 2020 in Santa Fe, NM with her loving family by her side including her husband of 70 years, Leonard Van De Valde. She is preceded in death by her daughter Vicky Van De...

Hilario Manuel Tapia

Hilario Manuel Tapia

Mar 20, 2020

Hilario Manuel Tapia May 15, 1988 ~ March 20, 2020

Hilario Tapia 31, was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

He is preceded in death by his brother; Eloy Jr and cousins; Reyes & Estevan Ibarra.

He is survived by his father; Eloy Tapia Sr., mother; Judy, children; Hilario Jr, Jaidyn & Harmony Tapia, sister; Esperanza, nephew; Juanito,...

Rosendo Serrano

Rosendo Serrano

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...

Katherine Garcia

Katherine Garcia

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...

Josina Barbara Vigil

Josina Barbara Vigil

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...

Adolfo Salazar

Adolfo Salazar

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...

Corinne Martinez

Corinne Martinez

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...

Dominic- Ray Joshua Medrano

Dominic- Ray Joshua Medrano

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...

Socorro Gutierrez

Socorro Gutierrez

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...

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