Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Robert Orlando Perea
May 28, 2019
Robert O. Perea, 78, went home to be with Our Lord on May 28th, 2019. He was brought into the world by his maternal grandmother in Capulin, New Mexico on May 14th, 1941. He became engaged to his wife, Rita Arguello, in 1964, then immediately left to serve in the US Army 505 Military Intelligence Group during the Vietnam War....
Dora F. Martinez
May 27, 2019
Dora (Dorelia) Francisquita Martinez Dora Francisquita Martinez, 86, born in La Villita (near Alcalde), NM. Beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. Went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ on May 27, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eugenio and Lauriana Martinez; brothers, Joe, Adelaido, and Floyd; sister, Gaby Villarael; and father of their children, Lorenzo R. Lucero...
Charles Anthony Ortiz
May 26, 2019
Charles Anthony Ortiz (Charlie) born August 24, 1957, went home to his Lord on May 26, 2019. He is preceded in death by his mother; Helen and sister; Eva. He is survived by his father; Benny Ortiz (Mary), brothers; Ben (Nancy), John (Geneva), sister; Johanna (Cindie), his love Joanne Anaya, best friends; Louie Noedel and Fred Baca. A Rosary will...
Emma Trujillo
May 26, 2019
EMMA J. TRUJILLO, 95, a resident of Chimayo, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 26, 2019. Mrs. Trujillo was preceded in death by her husband, Santiago P. Trujillo of 56 years; parents, Pablita and Ramon Jaramillo; sons, Jimmy (Perry), Abenansio, and Luis (Jerry) Trujillo; grandson, Darrell R. Trujillo; brothers, Tony, Efren, and Floyd Jaramillo; sisters, Lorencita Baca, Ermelinda...
Aurora Sanchez
May 26, 2019
Aurora Francisca Cardenas Sanchez, age 87, of Arroyo Seco, NM passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is the beloved wife of the late Doroteo Sanchez and daughter of the late Francisco and Josefita Cardenas. She is preceded in death by her children, David “Turkey” Sanchez, Reynaldo Sanchez and “Baby” Sanchez. She is...
Geron James Spray
May 25, 2019
Jim Spray: September 10, 1940 - May 24, 2019 Jim Spray (Geron James Spray I) passed away in his sleep on Friday, May 24, surrounded by loved ones, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was 78. Jim was a devoted father, grandfather, husband, brother, and friend. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched,...
Robert Paul Gallegos
May 25, 2019
Our beloved Robbie was tragically taken from this world on the night of Friday, May 24th, 2019. He was 35 years old. His girlfriend, Kristina Martinez, passed away with him at the time of his death. Growing up, Robbie loved going fishing at Storrie Lake with his grandparents and sister. He also loved playing baseball and was an amazing pitcher....
Edythe Anderson
May 25, 2019
Edythe Louise Anderson Taos, NM Edy Anderson died unexpectedly and peacefully of natural causes on May 25, 2019 at the age of 85. She is preceded in death by Richard Wiard her son, Leslie Wiard (daughter in-law), and Keri and Amy Wiard (granddaughters). She is survived by her husband Dr. Charlie Anderson, children Barb, Tom, Rob, Ted Wiard, and Chauncey,...
Lawrence Cortez
May 25, 2019
Lorenzo “Tiny” Cortez, 58 years old from Ranchos De Taos, NM, passed away unexpectedly as a result of a motorcycle accident on Saturday, May 25, 2019 in Red River, NM. He is preceded in death by his father, Leroy Cortez. His maternal grandmother, Placida Cardenas, paternal grandparents Amarante and Jessie Cortez. He is survived by his loving Mother, Fabiola Cortez,...
Kristina Marie Martinez
May 25, 2019
KRISTINA MARIE MARTINEZ KRISTINA MARIE MARTINEZ-HEAVEN HAS GAINED YET ANOTHER ANGEL. She was born in Santa Fe on September 1, 1986, the daughter of Jose B. and Balvina M. Martinez. Kris attended Gonzales Elementary, Alameda Jr. High, and graduated from Capital High School. At the tender age of 33 Kris was called home to Heaven from injuries sustained in an...
Harry Sanchez
May 24, 2019
Harry Melvin Sanchez 70, of La Puente, NM passed away peacefully on May 24th, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents Jose Ruben Sanchez and Maria Piedad Atencio, in-law's Juisto and Lile Morfin, brother Guillermo ( Willie) Sanchez, sisters Frances Lovato, Teresa Morris and Rose Trujillo. Harry is survived by...
Barbara Medina
May 24, 2019
BARBARA ANN MEDINA Barbara Ann Medina was born (9/2/1935 - 5/24/2019) in Campobello, South Carolina to Lilly Christopher-Neves; nurtured and loved by her grandparents, Dovie and Murphy Newton Christopher, along with many adoring family members. Barbara's passion was always to help, serve, reach out and care for others. She moved to New Mexico after college to serve as a missionary....
Ron Kalom
May 23, 2019
Ron Kalom died peacefully after a long illness on May 23, 2019, at the age of 85. He is survived by his loving wife Carolyn, daughters, Noelle, and Naomi (Benjie), grandchildren Orion and Chelan. He is also remembered and loved by many lifelong friends, and the people he helped and served over the years. Ron was a compassionate man who...
Kristin Sweeney
May 23, 2019
Kristin Silva Sweeney, 59, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019, surrounded by and in the arms of her loving family. Kris was a vivacious and powerful force; welcoming, magnetic, and inspiring. She loved classic rock, dancing, drawing, crosswords, big parties in her backyard, making DIY monstrosities, and most of all, spending time with and loving her family....
Frances Klein
May 23, 2019
Frances Kathryn Klein née Popolizio passed peacefully May 23, 2019 at her son’s home in White Rock, NM. She suffered for decades from the many complications that accompany Parkinson’s Disease. She joins her husband, Milton Henry Klein. Frances was born on May 3, 1926, in Clifton, New Jersey to Jane Elizabeth Popolizio née Woodcock and Thomas Anthony "Tommaso Antonio" Popolizio....
Molly Ann Schutz
May 20, 2019
Molly Schutz, 69, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 20th surrounded by her loving family and friends. Molly was born in Perryton, Texas on August 22nd, 1949. She was proceeded in death by her parents Joy and Violet Hergert. Molly is survived by her husband David Schutz, her son Dax (Amber), step daughters Lysa (Mariah and Adrianna), Nicole...
Frutoso Vialpando
May 20, 2019
Frutoso “Fritz” Vialpando, 97, of Questa passed away on May 20, 2019, in Arvada, Colorado. He is preceded in death by his wife, Elva Vialpando, daughter, Marcella Cisneros, grandchildren Veto, and Fritz II Vialpando. He is survived by his children, Fritz Vialpando (Irene), Lydia Rodriguez (Ruben), Gloria Vialpando, Dorothy Wright (Bobby Jack), Richard Vialpando (Florine) , John Vialpando (Rose), numerous...
Burton Krohn
May 20, 2019
Burton Jay Krohn, long-time resident of Los Alamos, passed away on May 20, 2019, after fighting a brave, two-year battle against renal cancer. He was 78. Burton was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Herbert Krohn and Lorna Kraus Krohn,
Burton was born in St. Louis, MO, in 1941. At age 10 he moved with his family to...
Teodora Mondragon
May 19, 2019
Teodora A. Mondragon, 90, of Taos, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully May 19, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rudolfo and Juanita Anglada, daughter, Helen Giordano, unborn granddaughter, Michelle, brothers, Toribio Anglada and Aniceto Anglada and sister, Orlinda Mares. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Jose Mondragon Sr., children,...
Avelio Gonzales
May 18, 2019
Avelio F. Gonzales, 65, of El Prado passed away on May 18, 2019. He worked at Point S Tires formerly Big O for many years. He loved fishing and his Broncos. He is preceded in death by his parents, Facundo and Emma Gonzales, daughter, Valerie Padilla, son, Abe Padilla, in-laws, Jose and Rose Cintas, brothers in law, Larry Cintas and...
