Obituaries

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

Ernesto Sanchez

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Glenn Morgan Dennis

Glenn Morgan Dennis

Dec 9, 2019

Morgan “THE DUDE” Dennis was born in Arkansas and was only 8 years old when his mother succumbed to cancer.  He and his father traveled to places many only dream of.  He became a New Mexican in 1998 after his father and best friend died suddenly in Oregon. At this time his amazing sister Ruth became both parents to her...

Annie Enedina Armijo

Annie Enedina Armijo

Dec 8, 2019

ANNIE (ENEDINA) ARMIJO Age 83 passed away peacefully at home on December 8th. Annie was born to Elias and Josefita Lopez in La Joya. She is proceeded in death by her 1st born Frank and her husband Isirdo Armijo and other family members. Annie is survived by her son Frank (Pancho) Armijo and wife Michelle. Grandson's Mario, Marcos, and granddaughter's...

Joseph Manuel Perea

Joseph Manuel Perea

Dec 7, 2019

Joseph M. Perea, a life-long resident of La Cienega passed away peacefully on his 69th birthday surrounded by his family and friends at his home on December 7, 2019. Joseph Perea was a proud veteran as he served his country in the United States Army and retired from the New Mexico State Police as a Maintenance Supervisor.  He was preceded...

Daniel Viktor Gisler

Daniel Viktor Gisler

Dec 6, 2019

Daniel “Viktor” Gisler, 20

It is with great sadness, devastation and heavy hearts, that we announce the death of Daniel “Viktor” Gisler, Son, Brother, Friend, Charmer and Jokester.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Santa Maria De La Paz Catholic church located at 11 College Dr....

Maria Vigil

Maria Vigil

Dec 6, 2019

Our Beloved Maria B. Vigil, 72, of Arroyo Hondo passed away after a lengthy illness on December 06, 2019 surrounded by her family.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Filadelfio “Phil” Vigil, son, Darin Vigil, infant daughter, Phyllis Vigil, parents, Juan and Estrella Baca, brother, Agapito Baca, in laws, Jose and Macedonia Vigil and Guadalupe Vigil, son in...

Terry Germann

Terry Germann

Dec 5, 2019

Terry Glynn Germann was born on August 8, 1941, at his family’s farm near Holgate, Ohio, to Regina (Sonnenberg) and Harold Germann.  He attended elementary school in Holgate and graduated from Wauseon High School in 1959. He attended Concordia College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Concordia Senior College in Fort Wayne, Indiana, graduating in 1963.  He then attended Concordia Seminary in...

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