Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Tabatha Vigil
2019
Tabatha Ann Vigil, 26 of Espanola NM, went to be with our Lord on May 15, 2019. She was a beautiful loving, kind and selfless woman who touched so many lives. She loved so many people in a very special and powerful way. Tabatha had a special gift for care giving and loved the work she did at Options. In...
Manuel Romero
2019
Manuel Romero, 96, of Guadalupita passed away on May 14, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife, Cesarita Romero, daughters, Linda Almarez and baby Marie, parents, Manuel and Ninfa Romero, in laws, Marcelino and Adelia Torres, son in law, Roy Lujan, brothers, Avenancio and Alfonso, sisters, Leonor, Della, Emma and Rose. He is survived by his children, Eleanor...
Walter 'Wally' Garold Watts
2019
Walter 'Wally' G. Watts, age 75 passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 in Los Alamos, NM. A Celebration of Wally's life will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 11 AM at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, 1738 North Sage Street, Los Alamos, NM 87544. A reception will follow at the church. In Memoriam donations will be...
Opal D. Hammond
Jan 1, 2019
Opal D. Hammond 89, resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on January 1, 2019. She was born on October 28, 1929. Opal married to The Rev Marion Hammond on August 25, 1950 in Denver Colorado. Opal is survived by her husband Marion Hammond, her 5 children Chris, Marty, Steve, Tim and Dave, 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A...
Martha Romero
Jan 1, 2019
Martha Lucille Romero, 72 - A native of Ribera, New Mexico passed away on March 14, 2019. She was born in Ribera, New Mexico on June 3, 1946 to Filiberto and Estella Rivera. Ms. Romero was preceded in death by her parents: Filiberto and Estella Rivera; brothers: Lucio, Larry and Donald Rivera. Martha is survived by her sons: Paul, Leonard...
Robert A. Guillen Sr.
Dec 31, 2018
Robert Antonio Guillen Sr., (Bob), devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed unexpectedly on December 31, 2018. Bob is survived by his wife Fabiola, his daughter Yvette Sanchez (Juan),his son Rob (Shannon), grandchildren Tomas, Uriah, Rafael, Joseph, Abraham, and Benjamin, and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his mother Maria Guillen Sanchez (Chuy) and brothers Marty Guillen...
Sheila Ann Martin
Dec 30, 2018
Sheila Ann Martin Oct 24th 1927 to Dec 30 2018 (Age 91) Born in Covent Garden, London, U.K. to Dorothy Annie Sculpher,( Brand), a housewife and marvellous cook and Walter Sculpher, a professional golfer, and World War 1 Veteran. She and younger sister, Josie were christened at St. Martin’s in the Fields, Trafalgar Square. During her youth, she sang at...
Doris Ruth Kilkenny
Dec 30, 2018
Doris R. Kilkenny, 93, of Santa Fe, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018. She was born October 22, 1925 in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Marvin and Eunice McIntyre. She and Joseph G. Kelkenny were married in Santa Fe on May 5, 1951. Her parents and Joseph have preceded her in death. Doris is survived by her two daughters, Sharon...
Maria P. Martinez
Dec 27, 2018
Maria P. Martinez, 80, of Dixon passed away on December 27, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Abelino and Rita Sena, uncle and aunt who raised her, Julian and Lupita Sena, sons, Cristobal and Frank Martinez, daughter, Connie Roybal, sisters, Eloisa Gallegos and Ricarda Sena. She is survived by her husband, Horacio L. Martinez, son, Patrick Martinez...
Linda L. Romero
Dec 27, 2018
Linda L. Romero, (Momma Lou) 70 – A resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on December 27, 2018. She was born November 7, 1948 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Eddielinda Trujillo and Louis A. Sena. Ms. Romero married Angel Romero, Sr. She is preceded in death by her husband Angel Romero Sr; parents Louis and Eddielinda Sena;...
Loren A. Jacobson
Dec 26, 2018
Loren Arthur Jacobson, 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, passed away peacefully in Santa Fe, N.M., on December 26, 2018, following an extended battle with cancer. How does a family capture the essence of, and describe how much they miss, someone who was so big-hearted, loving, Kind, gentle-a beautiful human being, in every sense of the word. In addition...
Kay Elizabeth Nease
Dec 23, 2018
Kay Elizabeth Nease 59, resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on December 23, 2018 due to cancer. She was born on January 11, 1959 in Ishpeming, MI to Margaret L. Nease and Jack K. Nease. Kay is preceded in death by her father Jack K. Nease. She is survived by her mother: Margaret L. Nease of Marquette, MI, brother:...
Angie Vargas Shoats
Dec 23, 2018
Angie Vargas Shoats, 83, from Albuquerque, NM died peacefully on December 23, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents; Billy and Celia Santistevan, three sisters and one brother. She is survived by her two sons, John Vargas and wife Cathy, Michael Vargas and wife Charlene Lobato. Grand Children; Jax and Adrian Vargas, and Courtney Lobato. Sister, Rosemary Trujillo...
Erika G. Oliver
Dec 22, 2018
Erika Oliver, 81 – A resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on December 22, 2018. She was born on March 22, 1927 to Ludwig and Olga Cohrs in Aschafffenburg, Ufr. Germany. Erika married Joe Oliver in Laguna Niguel, California on October 14, 1985. She is preceded in death by her parents: Ludwig and Olga Cohrs; sister, Irene Penzo....
Vivian U. Romero
Dec 22, 2018
Vivian U. Romero, 73, of Taos passed away on December 22, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Octaviano and Andreita Romero, sister, Christine Romero, brother, Henry Romero, Daughter in-law, Susan Romero, niece, Nadine Romero and brother in-law, William Aguirre, Sister in law Betty Romero. He is survived by his children, Andy Romero (Alice Sanchez), Christine Romero (William...
Willow Anne Powers
Dec 21, 2018
Willow Powers Willow Anne Powers (nee Roberts) died in Santa Fe on December 21, 2018. Willow was born in London, England, in 1943. As a baby her mother placed her cradle under the kitchen table during bombing raids. The daughter of a Royal Air Force officer, she spent her childhood years in England, Malta, and Canada. After graduating from the...
Isabel J. Padilla
Dec 21, 2018
ISABEL JULIA PADILLA Isabel Padilla, 85, passed away on December 21, 2018, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. She is preceded in death by her father Thomas de Aquino Vigil, mother Ana Maria Ascencion Vigil Martinez. The love of her life, Lorenzo (Larry) Padilla, her...
Robert D. "Flax" Lujan
Dec 18, 2018
Robert “Flax” D. Lujan A Celebration of Life PLEASE JOIN US FOR A MEMORIAL SERVICE HONORING THE LIFE OF Robert D. “Flax” Lujan “Walter” March 20, 1965 – December 18, 2018 Rosary by “Los Hermanos” at 10:00 a.m. at Rivera’s Funeral Home March 23, 2019 at 11 a.m. 417 East Rodeo Road Santa Fe (505)989-7032 Luncheon to follow at The...
