Obituaries

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

Peter Wood

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Tony Padilla

Tony Padilla

Jan 10, 2020

“Tony” Michael Anthony Padilla, 55 of La Loma passed away on January 10, 2020.  He is preceded in death by his father, Larry Padilla, grandparents, Max and Eutilia Padilla of San Cristobal, nephew, Anthony Padilla Hutt, uncles, Teofilo and Michael Padilla and aunt, Lorraine Ivey. He is survived by his mother, Rose Pacheco (Frank Jaramillo), sons, Lawrence Padilla (Shell) and ...

Carolina Rodriguez

Carolina Rodriguez

Jan 9, 2020

Maria Carolina Rodriguez, 72, of Rio Lucio passed away on January 9, 2020.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Felisandro and Juanita Rodriguez, brothers, Alferino and Daniel Rodriguez, brother in law, Esequiel Romero, sister in law, Amelia Rodriguez, nephews, Norman Rodriguez and Leroy Romero and niece, Aileen Romero.  She is survived by her brother and sisters, Ruben,  Paul...

Frank Dofflemeyer

Frank Dofflemeyer

Jan 9, 2020

FRANK DOFFLEMEYER

FRANK DOFFLEMEYER (MR. D), 94, of Santa Fe, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 9, 2020 following a lengthy illness.  Frank, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe was born December 29, 1925, lovingly cared for and raised by his mother Feliciana Carrillo and brother Andy Carrillo.  He is preceded in death by his mother...

Mary Rivera

Mary Rivera

Jan 9, 2020

Mary Elva Rivera, age 86, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 in Los Alamos, NM.

Mary was born in Trujillo, NM. She and her beloved late husband Manuel lived in Los Alamos for many years and worked for the Los Alamos National Laboratories.

She is survived by her son, Manuel A. Rivera of Albuquerque, NM; two sisters, Agnes Rivera...

Nancy Loritsch

Nancy Loritsch

Jan 8, 2020

Nancy Anne Loritsch of Black Lake passed away on January8, 2020.  She is survived by her daughter, Andrea Rose Ramirez and son Andres Christopher Ramirez.  Nancy loved the mountains and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Services will be held at a later date.  Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home, Taos.  To share a memory, please visit...

Dolores Gallegos

Dolores Gallegos

Jan 8, 2020

Dolores “Dodo” Gallegos, 74, of Ranchitos passed away on January 8, 2020. She was born in 1945 to Samuel and Adelicia Gallegos.  She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.  She served for 25 years as the 8th Judicial District Court Administrator for the counties of Taos, Colfax and Union.  She retired at age 43 in 1988.     She is...

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