Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Roger Mascarenas
Dec 18, 2018
Roger Mascarenas, 82, of Vadito passed away on December 18, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Efren and Francita Mascarenas, daughter, Christina Mascarenas, brothers, Elias, Moises, and Ramon Mascarenas, grandson, Jonathan Mascarenas. He is survived by his children, Kathy Mascarenas (Joseph), Moises Mascarenas, Francina Riley, and Christina Mascarenas, 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, sister, Aurora, brother, Aaron, and...
Frank M. Romero
Dec 18, 2018
Frank Michael Romero, 69, life long resident of Santa Fe, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018 following an extended illness. He was born July 29, 1949 in Santa Fe. He is survived by his loving wife, Trischia Romero. Mr. Romero was a member of La Union Protective; members will recite a Rosary on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 7:00 pm...
Alice D. Martinez
Dec 18, 2018
ALICE DUNAY MARTINEZ On December 18, 2018, Alice D. Martinez, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away at her home in Taos, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 20, 1923, the youngest of 12 children, Alice arrived in Taos at age 23. She came with a B.S. degree in Nursing from the University of Pittsburgh...
Emma S. Lyon
Dec 17, 2018
Emma S Lyon, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away at home December 17, 2018. Emma, age 102, is survived by her sons, Richard Buffum and Bradford Lyon, her daughter, Sarah Lyon, and grandchildren, Carol Czanowski (Peter), Cheryl Kelso, Scott Buffum, Angela Lyon (Michael Miller), and Wesley Plimpton (Robyn), and numerous great, great great, and great great great grandchildren. She...
Suzan Grace Hall
Dec 17, 2018
Suzan Grace Chaffee Hall, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away on December 17, 2018, having recently celebrated her 80th birthday. She was born on October 24, 1938 in Garnett, Kansas to the late Margaret Harris Chaffee and the late Dr. Dean Cyrus Chaffee, MD. She grew up in Abilene, Kansas, until she left for the east coast to attend...
Rebecca O. Leon
Dec 17, 2018
Rebecca Leon, 81, of Cerro passed away on December 17, 2018. She was born April 12, 1937 to Jake and Carolina (Vigil) Archuleta. She was raised by grandparents, Juan and Dorotea Archuleta. She is preceded in death by her parents and grandparents, two infant sons, brothers, Juanito & Abel Archuleta and sister, Sarah Chacon. She is survived by husband of...
Consuelo Thompson
Dec 16, 2018
Consuelo S. Thompson, known to all as "Connie", passed away peacefully at La Vida Llena Lifeplan Retirement Community on Sunday, December 16, 2018. She called La Vida Llena her home for just under ten years. Teresita Consuelo Salazar was born at 10:00 a.m., April 22, 1929, in San Juan Pueblo. She graduated from Espanola High School in 1946. Connie began...
Nellie L. Ortiz
Dec 13, 2018
Nellie L. Ortiz, 90 resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on December 13, 2018 due to a sickness. She was born on September 21, 1928 in Truchas, NM, she was married to Johnny M. Ortiz. Nellie is preceded in death by her husband: Johnny M. Ortiz, daughters: Olivia D. Roybal and Elvira M. Lopez, son: Joseph M. Lopez. She...
Avis Vermilye
Dec 10, 2018
– Avis Ann Crowe Vermilye, 80, died December 10th, 2018 at the Taos Retirement Village. Born 1938 in Dallas, Texas, Avis was raised in Wilmette, Illinois where she attended New Trier High School. In 1960, she received a B.A. from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. In 1973, she was awarded an MFA from Southern Methodist University in Dallas with a...
Lucy C. Romero
Dec 10, 2018
Lucy C. Romero, 89 – A resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away December 10, 2018 following a lengthy illness. She was born in Santa Fe, NM to Monico Castellano and Teodorita Barela on December 31, 1928. She was married to Benny Romero for 30 + years. Mrs. Romero is preceded in death by her parents: Monico and Teodorita Castellano;...
Arturo Sanchez
Dec 6, 2018
Arturo “Art” Sanchez, 65, of Taos passed away on December 6, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eufelio and Adonelia Sanchez, grandson, Carlo Linson and brother in-law, Isaac Gonzales. He is survived by his children, Selestina Linson (Paul), David Sanchez, Adam Sanchez (Tyria), Mike Sanchez (Melissa) and Anna McGunigle (John), grandchildren, Jaynie, Conner, Tomas, Kailie, Giovanni, Gabriella,...
Frances M. Chacon
Dec 6, 2018
Frances M. Chacon, 73, of Taos passed away on December 06, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albino G. Chacon, parents, Tomas and Eufelia Morgas and brother, Bernie Morgas. She is survived by her children, Christine Gutierrez (Lorenzo), Maria Gonzales, Perfecta Chacon (Roberto), Genevieve Martinez (Tomas), Pancho Chacon (Sylvia), Frank Chacon (Jade), 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, siblings,...
Theodorita "Teddy" Garcia
Dec 6, 2018
Theodora (Teddy) Garcia, 94, Passed away Peacefully in her sleep on December 6, 2018. She is survived by two children and various Grandchildren and Great –Grandchildren. A Rosary and Memorial Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Espanola, NM on Monday, December 17, 2018. The Rosary will be recited at 10:30 AM with the Funeral Mass to...
Harry Valdez
Dec 5, 2018
Valdez, Harry ,of Santa Fe, NM died peacefully, at home on Wednesday December 5, 2018. Born March 04, 1944 to the late Isaac and Elosia Valdez. He is survived by his loving wife and life partner of over 53 years, Katherine (Katy) Valdez, his brothers Isaac Valdez (Dolores), Raymond Valdez (Joanne), Frank Valdez (Pearl), sisters Rita Scheer (Loren) and Brenda...
Richard A. Giron
Dec 4, 2018
Richard A. Giron, 62 – A resident of Santa Fe and previous resident of Colorado passed away following a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his father, Tomas D. Giron; brothers: Joseph and Tomas Giron, Jr; sister, Andrea Giron; uncle, Julian R. Silva; aunt, Corina Montoya. He is survived by his mother, Isabel S. Giron; brother, David R....
Lilly Casaus
Dec 3, 2018
Lilly Casaus born July 2, 1938 passed away peacefully December 3, 2018, surrounded by her loving husband Joaquin of 61 years, and her children, grandchildren and one great-grandson. She was born to Samuel and Lisaida Roybal and preceded in death by her grandchildren, Joaquin Casaus IV and Nicole Yvonne Shaak. Services will be held at St Anne’s Catholic Church on...
Maria Mabel Medina- Trujillo
Dec 3, 2018
Mabel Trujillo born on March 4, 1930, passed away in her home, on Monday December 3, 2018 at the age of 88. Mabel is preceded in death by the love of her life, Richard Trujillo, mother Nieves Medina and brothers Manuel, Joe and Juanito. Mabel is survived by her only daughter; Gloria Zubia, grandchildren Chris Martinez (Sally), Belinda Avila (Kenneth)...
Doris K. Hughes
Dec 2, 2018
Doris K. Hughes, 78, passed away at home on Sunday December 2, 2018 in Los Alamos, New Mexico. She was born in January to Luther and Helen Knicley in Cazenovia, New York. She later married Norval Hughes in December 1961. In her more recent years, Doris volunteered at The Lobby Shop at Los Alamos Medical Center. On any given Tuesday...
Walter B. Stroop
Dec 2, 2018
Courtesy Announcement Walter B. Stroop, Age 48 a resident of Ohkay Owingeh passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018. Walter is survived by his son Walter N. Stroop III, his mother, Rose Salazar, Brothers Michael and Anthony Stroop. Special Niece and Nephews Norma Barela, James Barela, Aaron and Adrian Stroop. Godsister, Ceanna Gallegos, Great Niece and Nephew, Albert Jr. and...
Grace Priscilla Maes
Dec 2, 2018
Grace Maes, 61 a resident of Santa Cruz passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday December 2, 2018. She was preceded in death by her beloved William "Billy" Maez, Grandson Paul Maez, Father Aaron Maes. Paternal grandparents: Perfecto & Maria "Frutosa" Maes and Maternal grandparents: JJ & Josefa Dominguez. She is survived by her mother Melitona Maes. Aunts: Rosa...
