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

Dec 31, 2019

Reycita C. Martinez, Tewa name Sen Teh Poeqwin was born January 24, 1931 in San Juan Pueblo.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Jimmy Bo Martinez, her parents Geronimo and Crucita Cata, in-laws Frank and Genera Martinez, brothers Jose, Isidro, Alex and Johnny Cata.  She is survived by her sister Teresita Morgan, Daughters Velma Martinez and Louise...

Dec 31, 2019

Dec 30, 2019

Henry M. Povijua of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on December 30, 2019.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celeberated on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 9AM at San Juan Catholic Church in Ohkay Owingeh.

Dec 30, 2019

Gloria Mendoza was born on May 17, 1947 and went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2019.

        

Gloria was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her family with all her heart, appreciated and cared greatly for all her friends and loved Santa Fe, the city she was born and raised in. Gloria was strong willed...

Dec 29, 2019

Benedict A. Pino, 51, of Santa Fe, passed away on December 29, 2019

Ben was born in Santa Fe to Joe and Pauline Pino on August 16, 1968.  He graduated from Santa Fe High in 1987.  He married Shelly on May 30, 1998. Ben always had a great contagious smile and loved his heavy metal music. Ben was a loyal,...

Dec 27, 2019

Victoria A. Padilla, 27, of Arroyo Hondo passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2019. She is survived by her daughter, Martina Pacheco and partner, Josh Pacheco, father, Miguel Padilla Sr., mother, Lucia Trujillo, brother, Miguel Padilla Jr., sister, Sara Sanchez (Harold), grandfather, Abran Trujillo, uncles, Geno Trujillo (Celeste) and Reyes Padilla, aunts, Rayne Medina (Wayne) and Yolanda Mares (Steve), many...

Dec 27, 2019

Maclovia Fresquez, 82, of Rodarte and Las Vegas, NV passed away on December 27, 2019. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Abelino Cordova, parents, Jose Victor and Eloisa Cordova, sons, Bobby, Victor and Jeffrey Cordova, grandchildren, Cassandra Gallegos and Brandon Gutierrez, siblings, Macario, Joe, Felix and Ross Cordova, Laura Abeyta, Rebecca Fujino and Lenora Pacheco. She is...

Dec 26, 2019

Giovanni Avila, 25, a resident of Santa Fe unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019. He was our most beloved son, father, husband, brother, family member, and friend. He was preceded in death by his uncle Victor Avila and close cousin Ernesto Baca. Giovanni is survived by his parents, German and Sharon Avila, wife Sabrina Esquibel, daughters, Milaya and...

Dec 26, 2019

Walter Anderson Pickett, 91, passed away in Los Alamos, New Mexico on December 26, 2019. He was born in Unionville, Missouri on May 14, 1928 to Minnie Anderson Pickett and Evan “Midge” Pickett. He married Teresa Eastland on January 1, 1950, in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Both of Walter’s parents and his wife preceded him in death, as did his...

Dec 25, 2019

Jo Ann Sweet Jo Ann Sweet (Montya) passed away peacefully the morning of December 25, 2019.  She was born September 14, 1930 to Lottie Mae Robinson (Montya) in Fort Worth Texas.  The family moved to Indian Gap Texas and resided there until Jo Ann was 13 years old.  She completed High School in Fort Worth and attended Texas Wesleyan University. ...

Dec 24, 2019

Diana A. Martinez, 66, of Taos passed away peacefully on December 24, 2019 surrounded by friends and family.  She is preceded in death by her father, Vidal Martinez, grandparents, Zacharias and Beatrice Martinez,  Amadeo and Florinda Jaramillo and brother, Ronald Chavez, beloved uncles, aunts and cousins from her mom and dad’s side of the family.  She is survived by her...

Dec 24, 2019

Candido Barela Jr.

May 21, 1936-December 24, 2019

PECOS-Candido Barela Jr., a native of Dixon and lifelong resident of New Mexico, passed from this world to his eternal rest with the Lord on December 24, 2019 with family at his side.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Monica Valencia Barela of Pecos, NM; Children, Ms. Jacqueline Engleman...

Dec 23, 2019

HENRY ZAMORA OBITUARY

World War II veteran Henry Zamora passed away suddenly at his home in Santa Fe, NM on December 23, 2019.  He was 94 years old.

Henry was born and raised in Vaughn, NM.  Later he spent many years living in California, where he retired, and then returned home to Santa Fe to be near his loving mother,...

Dec 22, 2019

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 20, 2019

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...