Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Robin Anthony Johnson
Aug 24, 2018
Robin Johnson, a resident of Eldorado, Santa Fe, passed away on August 24th, 2018 of respiratory failure at St. Vincent’s Hospital, surrounded by people he loved. He is survived by his daughter, Rhiannon Johnson, and his family in the United Kingdom: his brother, Ted Johnson of Cardiff; his sister, Geraldine Johnson of Cheltenham; and his sisters-in-law, Kay Johnson, of Royal...
Anthony Sisneros
Aug 22, 2018
Anthony John Sisneros, age 54 passed away in Rio Rancho, NM on Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Anthony was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on March 29, 1964. After his birth, his family moved to the Bay Area in California. While growing up in the Bay Area, he attended Assumption Catholic Elementary School, Shiloh Christian Academy and graduated from St....
Max Joseph Roybal
Aug 22, 2018
Max J. Roybal passed away on August 22, 2018. He was born in Santa Fe, NM on February 15, 1934. He is preceded in death by his father and mother: Max Roybal Sr. and Sofie Sanchez Roybal. Max is survived by his sisters: Margaret Mendez (Ray) from Santa Fe, Barbara Black from Albuquerque, Sofie Rivera (Adrian) from Santa Fe and...
Flora Mares
Aug 21, 2018
Flora P. Mares 86, of Santa Fe, NM passed away on August 21, 2018. She was born on June 29, 1932 in Santa Cruz, NM to Chonita Dalton and Bernardino Martinez. She was married to Robert E. Mares. Flora is preceded in death by Chonita Dalton and her husband Robert E. Mares. She is survived by her daughters: Rose Ulibarri...
Christine Jane Kennedy
Aug 18, 2018
CHRISTINE JANE KENNEDY (“Jane”), age 87, passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side on Friday, August 17th, 2018. Jane was born on July 19th, 1931 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to Marie Christine Quarry and Clinton Hollier Strickland (“Pete”). She will always be remembered for actively participating in her church community, using her knitting skills to help those in...
Glenn R. Santistevan
Aug 17, 2018
Glenn Robert Santistevan, 59, of Questa passed away on August 17, 2018. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and Leebert Santistevan, nephew, Daniel Morfin, grandparents, Alfonso and Gerti Vigil and Victoriano and Maclovia Santistevan. He is survived by his children, Reina Santistevan (Steven), Glenn “Chico” Santistevan and Victoria Santistevan, grandchildren, Ozzy, Winter, HeavenLeigh, Jayray and Rayleigh, father,...
Atley D. Maestas
Aug 16, 2018
Name: Atley Dominic Maestas DOB: 5/4/64 DOD: 8/16/18 Resident of Ojo Caliente, NM, born and raised. Preceded in death by his mother, Maxine Ramirez, father Oliver Maestas, maternal and paternal grandparents, and niece Miquela Martinez. Survived by his brother, Marcus Maestas, sister Crystal Martinez, nieces Aliana Martinez and Samantha Sanchez, numerous Aunts, Uncles and cousins. Atley was a veteran of...
Robin Renee Cox
Aug 15, 2018
ROBIN RENEE COX Robin Renee (Jungling) Cox, 63, of Santa Fe, NM, formerly of Clarksville, IA, was welcomed into God’s house in Heaven on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 after losing a battle she fought valiantly with a very long illness. She was born November 22, 1954, daughter of Harry and Darlene Wilmot Jungling. She married Glenn Cox on April 7,...
Patrocinia "Patty" "Tita" Rael
Aug 14, 2018
Patrocinia Rael Patrocinia “Patty” “Tita” Rael, 99, of Santa Fe, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. She was born February 12, 1919 in Ildefonso New Mexico, the daughter of Severino Roybal and Candelaria Quintana. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Alberto “Beto” Rael; two daughters, Consuelo Rael Murphy and Maria “Mary Ann”...
Jose Julian Salas
Aug 12, 2018
Jose "Titi" Julian Salas, 86, of Villanueva, N.M. died peacefully at his home on The Lazy Anchor Ranch on Sunday, August 12, 2018 following an illness. Jose was born in Santa Rosa, N.M. on September 22, 1931, to the home of Frederico & Fidela (Sanchez) Salas. After the death of his father, Frederico, Fidela married Vidal (Brother Bill) Chavez, who...
Dorothy Hernandez
Aug 10, 2018
Dorothy Hernandez 81, resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on August 10, 2018. She was born on February 21, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri to Eilsen and Joe Ziegler. She married Joe L. Hernandez on April 4, 1959. Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband: Joe L. Hernandez, brother: Joe Ziegler III and parents: Eilsen and Joe Ziegler...
Jude Ann Gochee
Aug 9, 2018
JUDE ANN GOCHEE, 66, owner of Graystone Furniture here in Taos, died August 9th after a sudden recurrence of cancer. She was able to fulfill her wish to die at home, surrounded by friends. Her passion and enthusiasm for people, business and life will be missed by all who knew her. Born in 1952 in Vermont, Jude worked her way...
Richard Walter Garcia
Aug 9, 2018
Beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and brother Richard W. Garcia, passed away on August 9, 2018, lovingly surrounded by his children and grandchildren he was 78. He is preceded in death by his parents, Salvador and Celina Garcia, his wife Connie V. Garcia, his sons Richie and Raymond Garcia, daughter Christina Garcia, grandson Albert and great-grandson Dion, brother Raymond...
Eugene Patrick Melady Iii
Aug 8, 2018
Eugene P. Melady III. 78, resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on August 8, 2018. He was born on October 1, 1939 in Omaha, Nebraska to Geraldine Folda and Eugene P. Melady Jr. He is preceded in death by his wife: M. Rita Campos Melady. He is survived by his daughter: Marita L. Campos-Melady and his many wonderful friends....
Anna Laura Villarreal De Torres
Aug 7, 2018
Anna Laura Villarreal de Torres, 87 resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away on August 7th, 2018 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was born on May 17th, 1931 in Piedras Negras, Mexico to Berta Perez de Villarreal and Luis Villarreal. She is preceded I death by her parents: Luis Villarreal, Berta Perez de Villarreal, siblings: Maria Castro, Amparo...
Robert "Bobby" Guarriello
Aug 6, 2018
A celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 11:00 AM, Light of the Mission at the Viejo, Santa Fe, NM
Michael Raymond Bernal
Aug 5, 2018
Michael Raymond Bernal, 62, passed away on August 5, 2018. Born on the 4th of July 1956 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Michael was preceded in death by his parents: Bennie Barnal of Pena Blanca, New Mexico and Mary Ulemia Romero, from Canjilon, New Mexico. Sisters: Tracy Rivera, Rosalie Gallegos and Dolores Borner; and Brother: Alisandro Martinez. Michael is survived...
Dorothy Wesley Ezell
Aug 5, 2018
DOROTHY WESLEY EZELL Dorothy Wesley Ezell, 85, of Santa Fe died peacefully at home on August 4, 2018. Born Dorothy Wesley Elliott in Spofford, Texas on July 29, 1933, she was the daughter of Wesley Elliott and Mina Kuhen. She has one surviving brother, Norman Elliott. She is also survived by multiple nieces and nephews. She met her husband, Maurice...
Robert "Chris" Byrd
Aug 5, 2018
Robert Christopher "Chris" Byrd, age 55, died August 5, 2018, at his home in Taos. He is survived by his mother, Suzanne Lovelace, his stepfather, Ray Lovelace, sister and brother in law, Terri Byrd Daly and Richard Daly, and several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. A memorial service is scheduled for October in Dallas, Georgia. Donations may be made in...
Jose Roy Santistevan
Aug 4, 2018
Jose Roy Santistevan, 87, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on August 4, 2018 at his home in Albuquerque. He is preceded in death by his wife, Esther M. Santistevan, children, Brenda Peters and Sally Santistevan and Rubina Santistevan, parents, Ruben and Ecelia Santistevan, siblings, Guillermo Santistevan, Feloniz Abeyta, Celina Trujillo, Candelaria Romero, Viola Chacon and Odelia Trujillo. He is...
