Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Anthony B. "Sugarbear" Anaya
Mar 8, 2019
Anthony better known as Sugar Bear passed away peacefully on Friday March 08, 2019 surrounded by family. Anthony is preceded in death by his mother Corrine Navarro whom he loved more than anything in this world, his brother Jerry Anaya Grandparents Melecio and Margarita Jiron, Uncles Joe Martinez, Tony, Juan Melecio, Frank” Pancho”, and Manny Jiron. Aunts Frances Jiron, Mary...
George Martinez Ii
Mar 7, 2019
George Martinez, 41, resident of Albuquerque and formerly of La Puebla and Las Vegas, NM went to be with our Lord on Thursday, March 7, 2019. George was preceded in death by his father, George Martinez, Sr., brothers – Robert and Patrick Garcia, and beloved sister – Kristina (Nano) Martinez. George was a force of nature, he could spark up...
Juan Andres Esquibel
Mar 7, 2019
Juan Andres Esquibel, 71, went home to be with our Lord on March 7, 2019. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is preceded in death by his son, Wilbert Esquibel, his parents, Margarito & Heralia Esquibel, his grandparents, who raised him Victor & Celestina Esquibel, and his mother and father–in-law, Adolfo and Precedes Martinez. He is...
Bernard James Smith
Mar 6, 2019
Bernard James Smith, 91, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 in Albuquerque. He served with the U.S. Army in late WWII and was a part of the Japan occupation following Japan’s surrender. In years past, Mr. Smith operated several business entities in Clayton, NM, including the Phillips 66 filling station and a tire shop. A Memorial Service will be conducted...
Anthony J. Pena
Mar 6, 2019
Anthony J. Peña, 59, went home to be with Our Lord on March 6, 2019. He was a loving husband, father, uncle and godfather. He was born on October 23, 1959 in Santa Fe and married Theresa Archuleta Peña, his wife of 37 years, on October 24, 1981. Anthony was a lifelong Redskins fan and enjoyed music, painting and fishing....
Matthew L. Vigil
Mar 5, 2019
Matthew Lawrence Vigil, 56, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on March 05, 2019. He was a proud member of the Hondo Seco Volunteer Fire Department for 36 years. He is preceded in death by his father, Orlando E. Vigil, brother, Merlin Vigil and brother in law, Julian Varos. He is survived by his wife, Liza Vigil, mother, Lupita Vigil, sons,...
Pablo Santiago Salazar
Mar 4, 2019
Pablo “Pablito” Santiago Salazar, 47, was born on July 25, 1971 in Espanola, NM. Pablo went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2019. He lived his life to the complete fullest. He loved his family and was a master construction plasterer. Pablo was preceded in death by his father, Manuel Salazar, mother Pablita Salazar and brother, Phil Salazar....
Sir Doctor Russell Betts
Mar 3, 2019
SIR RUSSELL H. BETTS, PhD Sir Russell H. Betts, conservationist and adventurer, slid through the crack of dawn on March 3, 2019, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, at the age of 79. Russ was born March 28, 1939, in Evanston, Illinois, to Richard Betts and Marjorie Bell Betts. He was raised in Montana’s Bitterroot Valley where he learned from his...
Dominic James Archuleta
Mar 3, 2019
DOMINIC JEREMIAH ARCHULETA In loving memory of my wonderful husband Dominic Archuleta 34 years old; and our big baby boy Jeremiah Archuleta 9 years old. Dominic was the most caring person I and everyone knew. They called him Mayor of Santa Fe because he knew everyone and had a huge impact in people's lives. He was a great husband and...
Nick B. Clokey
Mar 2, 2019
Nick B. Clokey, 67- A resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on March 2, 2019. He was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on February 18, 1952 to Domitilla and Nick Clokey. He is preceded in death by his father, Nick Clokey; sister: Evelyn Clokey, his daughter: Betty Jean Clokey, son: Jon Paul Martinez. Mr. Clokey is survived...
Seneca Sandifer
Mar 2, 2019
Seneca passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Seneca was born October 12, 1980 to Doris Sandifer and Jeffrey E. Coverdale, Sr, in Oklahoma City, OK. Seneca grew up in Roswell, NM and Junction City, KS. Seneca accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized at an early age. He was a journeyman electrician and proud of his trade....
Orlando E. Vigil
Mar 2, 2019
Orlando E. Vigil Age: 90 Resident of Santa Fe Entered Eternal life on 2 March 2019 surrounded by family and friends. Rosary on Sunday March 10th at 5:00 p.m.at Rivera's Funeral Kiva Chapel Christian Mass at Cristo Rey Catholic Church on Monday, 11th at 10:00 am with Interment following at The National Cemetery. Luncheon celebration at the Scottish Rite Temple...
Gloria Mondragon
Mar 1, 2019
Gloria E. Mondragon, 64, of El Prado, passed away on March 1, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Frank Mondragon and Adelina Valerio, in-laws, Isaac and Carmen Gonzales, godparents, Emma and Tony Gomez, brother in-laws, Isaac, Felix, and Jimmy Gonzales. Gloria is survived by her spouse, Emilio Gonzales, daughter, Mikayla (Andres), grandsons,...
Lou Ann Shurbet
Feb 28, 2019
Longtime Santa Fean, Lou Ann Shurbet, passed away February 28, 2019, in Santa Fe with her loved ones by her side. Born in Raton in 1943 to Sen. Lon V. "Pete" and Rhe Shurbet, and raised in Roy, she proudly embraced her native New Mexican roots. For nearly 50 years, she called Santa Fe home, and proudly served on the...
Kerry Blain Mcquigg
Feb 28, 2019
Kerry Blain McQuigg, 59 – A resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on February 28, 2019. He was born in Pampa, Texas to Amanda Jean and Sanford L. McQuigg. He is preceded in death by his mother, Amanda McQuigg; grandparents: Luther and Johnnie Hill and Joseph and Okla McQuigg; sister, Baby Girl; sister-in-law, Stehni McQuigg. He is survived...
Juan Reyes Lovato, Jr.
Feb 27, 2019
Juan R. Lovato JR, 42, of Hernandez passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 in Espanola, NM. He was born on January 06, 1977 in Grants, NM to Juan Sr. and Maria G. Lovato. He is preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived by his siblings, Sheila Montgomery and husband Matthew of Louisiana, Julie Branch and...
Bertha Hogan
Feb 24, 2019
Bertha Anna Hogan, 82, of Santa Fe passed away on February 24th, 2019. Bertha, known to her family and friends as Sis or Bert, quietly and unexpected passed away in her home early Sunday morning. She was a faithful wife, friend and confidant to all. Bertha was very smart and creative. Sis grew up in Des Moines, NM on the...
Annetta Ruth Rivera
Feb 24, 2019
Annetta Ruth Rivera (Martinez) was called home by our heavenly father on Sunday February 25, 2019. Annetta was born in Santa Fe, NM. She was a 1958 graduate of Santa Fe High School and married her Valentine Love, Lalo whom she was together with for 57 ½ years. She deeply loved her family, children and grandchildren. She was a kind...
Ann Marie Dunning
Feb 24, 2019
ANN MARIE (SPENCER) DUNNING Ann Dunning ascended from this life Sunday morning, February 24, at the home in Eldorado that she shared with her husband of 60 years, Bill. Friends will share farewells and memories in the Kiva Chapel of Light on Rodeo Road on Friday, March 1, at 1 p.m. Burial follows in the Golestan-i-Javid (Eternal Garden) Bahá’í section...
Amparo A. Gonzales
Feb 23, 2019
AMPARO GONZALES, 90, of Santa Fe, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019 following a extended illness. She was born August 18, 1928 in Ocaté, NM, the daughter of Anna and Margarito Trujillo. She and Gilbert Gonzales were married on September 3, 1948 in Santa Fe, where they made their home and raised their family. She was preceded in death by...
