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

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...

Feb 27, 2020

Elizardo “Lee” Romero, 79 was called home to be with our savior Jesus Christ after a lengthly illness on February 27, 2020 surrounded by his wife and loving family. He was born on April 18, 1940 in Agua Fria Village to Manuelita and Elizardo Romero Sr. He married Celina Romero on October 17, 1956 in Santa Fe, NM. He is...

Feb 27, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Josephine Lillian Fernandez announces that she passed away unexpectedly at the age of 43, on Thursday February 27, 2020. Josephine was a life-long resident of Llano de San Juan N.M.  Josephine was born to Joseph T. and Maxine L. Fernandez on Sunday, December 19, 1976. Josie and her husband Pablo Tafoya...

Feb 27, 2020

A life well lived is a precious gift from someone who filled our world with laughter, love and joy.  It’s with heavy hearts and extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Isaac “Esaque” Lerma, age 76, into eternal rest.  Isaac’s deep love for life and family gave him the strength to battle cancer until his very last breath.  We...

Feb 26, 2020

Bill Fulginiti, 78, beloved Executive Director of the New Mexico Municipal League, left us peacefully surrounded by love on Wednesday, February 26th.   Bill was born on April 19, 1941 in Ashland, Pennsylvania, the oldest of 3 children.  Bill is survived by his wife Pat of 56 years, brother Jerry, sister Ann, brother in law Jim, niece, nephews, great nephews and...

Feb 26, 2020

Rudy Domingo Sanchez, 56, from Chamisal, NM was born on August 4, 1963 to Mary Alcarita and Joe Benito Sanchez. Rudy passed away on February 26, 2020.

Rudy was a Wildland Hotshot Firefighter for the U.S. Forest Service and the BLM for ~30 years, he was helpful to his neighbors and friends and will be missed by many.

Rudy was...

Feb 26, 2020

Martin V. Medina  7/25/54 - 2/26/20   Martin (Mac) Medina age 65, lost his brave 3 1/2 year battle with cancer on Feb. 26, 2020 in Santa Clarita California while in the care of his brother Steve, sister-in-law Laura and his niece Renee. Mac was intelligent,  fun,  generous and reliable.  He was a former cross country runner and athlete, he played...

Feb 25, 2020

Julia Maria Chavez was called home by our Savior Jesus Christ on February 25, 2020 surrounded by family. She was born on December 14, 1941 in Santa Fe to Leondro and Mary Montoya.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Margarito Chavez, brother Leondro, Jr., sisters Catherine Valdez, Bernie Gallegos, Maida Quintana and companion Frank Valdez.

She is...