Obituaries

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

Dominic Javier Uranga

Dominic Javier Uranga

Dec 4, 2019

Dominic Uranga, 35, went home to be with our Lord on December 4, 2019.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother; Aurora Riggs, grandfather; James Riggs, uncle; John Uranga, aunt; Irene Uranga and cousin; Heather Ortiz.

He is survived by his grandmother; Trini Uranga, father; Bernie Uranga, mother; Julie Rico, sisters; Natasha Uranga and Juliet Rico, brother; Joe Uranga...

Carson Cannon

Carson Cannon

Dec 3, 2019

Carson Joseph Cannon, age 16, of White Rock, died unexpectedly December 3, 2019. The loving son of Reed Farnsworth Cannon and Heidi Lovisa Cannon was born May 9, 2003 in Santa Fe.

He is survived by his parents; his older brother Caleb; younger sister Maia; younger brother Max; and youngest sister Kylie. He will be deeply missed and was loved...

Dora L. Baros

Dora L. Baros

Dec 2, 2019

Dora Baros, beloved wife of Gus Baros, devoted mother to Ben and his wife Yvonne, and Tim Baros, loving, caring and proud grandmother to Benjamin, Rayes, Rayna and Gabriella Baros, and sister to Virginia Garrison (Henry) and Nena Pena (Ray), Martin Montoya and Robert Lucero, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 2nd, 2019. Dora...

Julie Murawski

Julie Murawski

Dec 2, 2019

Julie Ann Murawski, age 57 of White Rock, NM passed away on December 2, 2019.

Complete biography and services will be posted as they become available.

Nathaniel "Nano" Toby Anaya

Nathaniel "Nano" Toby Anaya

Dec 2, 2019

Nathaniel “Nano” Toby Anaya, age 32, resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away on December 2, 2019. He was born on May 20, 1987 to Brenda Pugh Herrera and Jim R. Anaya, and he married Amanda Anaya on July 23, 2016.

Nano is preceded in death by his grandparents, Octaviano and Liova Herrera. He is survived by his wife...

Rose Salazar

Rose Salazar

Dec 1, 2019

Rose Salazar, 90, a resident of San Pedro surrounded by her loving family, was called home by her creator on December 1, 2019. Rose was born on April 8, 1929 in Vallecitos, NM to the late Eligio and Estefanita DeVargas.

Rose was a very strong, faithful woman. She instilled in her family the value of hard work, honesty and respect....

Angel Marie Romero

Angel Marie Romero

Nov 30, 2019

Angel Marie Romero, 51 passed away on November 30, 2019. She was born on April 7, 1968                                 to Josina Vigil and John Romero.

She is preceded in death by her father; John Romero & Sister; Donna Vigil.

She is survived by her mother; Josina Vigil, her fiancé; Larry Herrera, sisters; Josina Romero, Susie Romero, Dolores Vigil, godson; John Romero, niece;...

Michael Todd Snow

Michael Todd Snow

Nov 30, 2019

Our beloved Michael Todd Snow, age 62, resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. He was born on July 20, 1957 to Rose and Leon Snow.

He is preceded in death by his father; Leon Snow and great grandson; Kaiden Sanchez.

He is survived by his wife; MaryAnn, son;...

Elisa Romero

Elisa Romero

Nov 29, 2019

Our beloved Elisa Quintana Romero, 97, born July 1922, a lifelong resident of Arroyo Seco, passed away peacefully of natural causes on November 29, 2019. Elisa was predeceased by her parents, Jose Maria Quintana and Alicia Torres Quintana, and four siblings, Pablo Quintana, Feloniz Homdus, Azucena Felix, and Amada Quintana. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Jose...

Richard John Cordova

Richard John Cordova

Nov 28, 2019

RICHARD J. CORDOVA, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November  28, 2019 at his Santa Fe home.  He was born December 19, 1943 in Santa Fe the son of Jesse and Cecilia Cordova.  He was owner of Casa de Cordova Construction Company, a jack-of-all trades, an avid fisherman, and the greatest consummate host.  Richard was a loving family...

Harold Saunders

Harold Saunders

Nov 27, 2019

The world lost one of the best men early thanksgiving morning. Harold B Saunders lived what many refer to a the American dream. Born 3/11/1933 to Russian Jewish immigrants in Brooklyn, NY who taught him loyalty, integrity, and a good work ethic. On his 18th birthday against his mother’s wishes he enlisted in the marines and was shortly sent to...

Gloria Jane Martinez

Gloria Jane Martinez

Nov 26, 2019

Gloria Jane Lourdes Martinez passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. She was born on April 8, 1944 in Sombrillo, but resided in Santo Nino.

Gloria was preceded in death by her parents Conce and Fidelita (Fay) Vigil; her sister, Mabel Duran; her brothers, Ben Vigil and Ernest Vigil; brothers-in-law, Juan Duran, Fermin Martinez, Phillip Herrera and Martin Martinez;...

Victor M. Garcia- Mata

Victor M. Garcia- Mata

Nov 26, 2019

Victor M. Garcia- Mata, 56, resident of Santa Fe, passed away on November 26, 2019 due to Cancer. He was born on May 8, 1963 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Senovio Garcia and Manuela Garcia- Mata.

He was married to Paula Garcia for almost 25 years from April 22, 1988 till her passing on February 08, 2013 in Santa Fe, NM

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Katherine Lawrence

Katherine Lawrence

Nov 25, 2019

Katherine Ann Lawrence, age 72, passed out of this world at her home on 25 November, 2019, following a stroke in late September. Her final days were spent in her beautiful home, cared for by her husband, sons, mother, sister, brothers, and close friends, We loved her very much, and it has been so terribly hard to say goodbye.

Kathy’s...

Dolores Trujillo

Dolores Trujillo

Nov 25, 2019

Dolores M. Trujillo, 98, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on November 25, 2019.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Eliud J. Trujillo, parents, Eseqiuel and Siria Martinez, daughters, Nora Martinez (Jimmy) and Doris Martinez, brothers, Manuel Antonio (Eloida),Willie (Marina), Tranquilino, Rafael (Maggie), Tomas and Juan Pablo, sisters, Elaria Gonzales (Lolo), Ernestina Ortega (Epimenio), and Rufina Coca (Willie),...

Eileen V. Fellows

Eileen V. Fellows

Nov 25, 2019

Eileen V. Fellows, age 88, resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away on November 25, 2019. Eileen was born on September 1, 1931 in Trinidad, Colorado to Violet (Menapace) and Joe Martinelli, who precede her in death, as does her husband, Don Fellows, whom she married on January 19, 1952 in Denver, CO. Eileen is also preceded in death...

Joaquin Miguel Montoya

Joaquin Miguel Montoya

Nov 25, 2019

Joaquin “Wax” Montoya, 43 resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on November 25, 2019. He was born on October 19, 1976 in Santa Fe, NM to Yolanda Trujillo Aguirre & Lawrence Montoya. He was engaged to Sonia Reynolds.

He is preceded in death by his father; Lawrence Montoya, mother; Yolanda Trujillo Aguirre, grandfather; Pantaleon Trujillo and grandmother; Elvira Trujillo...

Kay Fisher

Kay Fisher

Nov 25, 2019

Kay Fisher, of Los Alamos, New Mexico, died suddenly on Monday, November 25, 2019 at her home.

Kay was born September 10, 1934 to George and Hilda Harrington of Davenport, Iowa. Kay earned a degree in chemistry from the University of Nebraska. She worked as a programmer at Los Alamos National Laboratory for 30 years. She married Henry (Hank) Fisher...

Ernest Martinez

Ernest Martinez

Nov 24, 2019

Ernest A. Martinez, 85, of Questa, New Mexico, passed away on November 24, 2019.  Ernest is preceded in death by his parents Eliz and Candido Martinez and stepfather Fred Martinez, along with his brothers Modesto Martinez and Joseph Martinez, sisters Stella Martinez (Barela) and Victoria Martinez (Rodriguez).  He is survived by his brother Felipe Martinez, sisters-in-law Gloria Martinez and Elva...

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