Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Priscilla Gutierrez
Feb 7, 2019
Priscilla Gutierrez, 83, a resident of Ojo Caliente, passed away peacefully with her family and friends by her side on Thursday, February 7, 2019. Priscilla will be lovingly remembered for her beautiful personality, infectious smile, and true compassion for every person she met. Priscilla was preceded in death by her parents, Urban and Rosita Gutierrez; brothers, Rosenaldo Gutierrez and Tony...
Larry Baca
Feb 7, 2019
Larry Baca was born the youngest of six boys on July 24, 1956 in Albuquerque New Mexico to Blas Benedicto and Reyna Anna Baca (nee Salazar). Growing up in Los Alamos New Mexico, he graduated from Los Alamos High School, class of 1974, as a Hilltopper star athlete in football, baseball, track, wrestling, and basketball and remained a multisport advocate...
Frances R. Martinez
Feb 6, 2019
Frances R. Martinez, 86 – A resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away February 6, 2019 following a brief illness. She was born October 4, 1932 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Lita and Jacob Gallegos. Frances was married to Gilbert E. Martinez on June 9, 1951 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She is preceded in death by her...
Rosenda "Rose" Rivera
Feb 4, 2019
Rosenda (Rose) Rivera aged 103, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2019, in Santa Fe, New Mexico where she lived for the past two years with her daughter, Marie and son-in-law Emilio Sanchez. Rosenda was born on January 3, 1916, in Amalia, New Mexico to the late Adolpho Gallegos and Beatrice (Cardenas) Gallegos. She married Ambrocio Rivera, son of Julian...
Gloria T. Ortega
Feb 4, 2019
Gloria Ortega- age 68 Santa Fe was called home suddenly by our Lord on February 4, 2019. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Paul Ortega, parents Fidel Sr. and Elvira Trujillo, brother Fidel Trujillo Jr. She is survived by her sister Lorraine Benavidez and sister in law Virginia Trujillo and her six adoring sons; Robert Ortega (Angela),...
Linda Nelson
Feb 3, 2019
Linda (Kilby) Nelson age 79, resident of Angel Fire, NM passed away peacefully on February 3, 2019. Linda was born in Reading, England to the late Leonard & Edith (Andrews) Kilby. Her siblings are Joy O’Loughlin (sister) and the late Keren Kilby (brother). She is preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Nelson whom was the love of her life....
Esteban O. Herrera
Feb 3, 2019
Steve O. Herrera age 70, resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away Sunday February 3, 2019. Welcoming him into Heaven are his parents Arturo and Tomasita Herrera; brothers Freddie and Donald Herrera; sisters Norma and Debbie Herrera and beloved cat Booka. Steve is survived by his wife Patricia Herrera; Son Stephen Thomas Herrera (Velma), grandsons Matthew Thomas Delgadillo and Aram...
James Duran
Feb 2, 2019
James Santiago Duran, 91, of Taos passed away on February 02, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Serapio and Bertha Duran, siblings, Lalo Duran, Viola Barela, Louie Duran, Josie Martinez, Rosie Tollardo and Serapio Duran Jr., sons in law, Stephen Halmstad, Mark Kyllo and Loren Anaya Jr. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Consuelo...
Tuktak Tohama
Feb 2, 2019
Tuktak O. Tohama, 79, Mr. Tohama crossed over February 2, 2019. Tuk was a storyteller, a writer, and a local sage. Through his many sweat lodges, he offered prayers, blessings, and comfort for locals and visitors alike. During his stay at Taos Living Center, he provided help, comfort, and humor to both residents and staff. We will remember his motto,...
Enriques "Henry" Anaya
Feb 2, 2019
Enrique (Henry) Anaya, 82, well known musician and auto mechanic, loved fishing and hunting, entered eternal life February 2, 2019 with his beloved family by his side. Henry was proceeded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Abel and Mary Anaya, two brothers Leo, infant Anthony and infant Luis. Henry is survived by his wife of 64 years Connie,...
Lucy M. Romero
Feb 1, 2019
Lucy M. Romero—Our Mom and Grandma left this world to join her husband, Ambrosio, on Friday, February 1, 2019. She was born September 5, 1926 in La Trementina, New Mexico. She was a parishioner of Cristo Rey Catholic Church and a member of the La Union Protectiva Femenina, and lived on Camino Cabra most of her adult life. At the...
Mary Lovato
Feb 1, 2019
Mary M. Lovato, born October 09, 1946, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on February 1, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband David Lovato; parents Carmen and Estolano Montoya Sr., siblings Shirlene and Esto; Mother-in-law and Father-in-law Elvira and Salomon, and grandson Jeremy; In-laws Juan, Mayo, Eduardo and Alfred. She is survived by...
Elyse Marie Vieira
Feb 1, 2019
Elyse Marie Vieira, 70 – A resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on February 1, 2019. She was born March 19, 1948 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Frances Q. Vieira and Tony Vieira. She is preceded in death by her father, Tony Vieira, brother, Walter Vieira; sisters: Mary and Valerie Vieira. She is survived by her mother:...
Richard Reaves
Jan 31, 2019
Richard Lee Reaves, 63, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Clester Reaves, and Louise Elizabeth Howery. He is survived by his wife, Mary, son, Jonathan Reaves Hawkes, sister, Catherine Van Dell, and 4 family dogs. Richard graduated from the University of San Francisco with a Bachelor’s of Science...
Carolina Cecilia Roberta Martinez
Jan 30, 2019
Our beloved Carolina, 24, passed away suddenly on January, 30th 2019. Though she was taken from us so soon, Carolina lived a life full of love, friendship, and laughter. She was truly a strong and genuine soul. Our Carolina touched so many lives, and it was an honor to have walked through life with her. Carolina Martinez was born July...
Mike Leyba
Jan 29, 2019
Mike Leyba, loving husband father and grandfather will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Mike is survived by his loving wife Tommie married 57 years. Sons Michael & wife Stacey and children Brandon, Adrian, Isaac, & Maya. Gabriel & wife Maria and children Lawrence (Andrea) & Savanna (Kevin). Mike was a humble man who put his family above...
Luther Holley
Jan 29, 2019
Longtime Taos resident and business owner Luther Holley passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019, following a long illness. Mr. Holley was born in 1943, and grew up in Whittier, California, where he was an avid swimmer. He attended Long Beach State University, where he majored in business administration. After two tours of duty in the infantry in Vietnam, in 1971...
Sabina Cordova
Jan 29, 2019
Sabina Cordova was born on September 6,1929 in Cundiyo NM. She was preceded in death by (husband) Willie Cordova, Jesse Cordova (son),Juan Vigil (father), Patricia Vigil (mom), Manuelito Vigil (stepmom), Ricardo Vigil (brother), Luis Vigil (brother), Rodolpho Vigil (brother), and Ercilia Vigil (sister). She is survived by, Maria Ceria Cordova (daughter), Susie Cordova(daughter in law),(sisters) Olivia and Arturo Ortiz (spouse),...
Matilde Quintana
Jan 29, 2019
Matilda L. Quintana, Age 96 passed away peacefully with her family at her side. Heaven gained an Angel on January 29, 2019 when our beloved Mother and Grandmother, Matilda L. Quintana went to be with our Lord. It’s hard to imagine a world without her in it. We’ll never forget her laugh, her smile, her Angelic voice….her jokes that were...
Pearl Martinez
Jan 28, 2019
Pearl Martinez age 44, of Espanola passed away Monday, January 28th surrounded by her family and friends. A rosary will be prayed on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 7PM at Rivera Family Funeral Home in Espanola. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 10AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Espanola. Burial will...
