Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Thomas Hill Torr
Dec 2, 2018
Thomas Hill Torr 73 resident of Santa Fe, NM passed on December 2, 2018. He was born on March 27, 1945, in South Bend, Kansas to Madonna Louella Maher and Harry Hill Torr. Thomas is preceded in death by his father: Harry Torr, mother: Madonna Torr, brother: Jerry Torr and brother-in-law: Steve Richardson. He is survived by his spouse: Teresa...
James Miller
Dec 2, 2018
James Andrew Miller, 49, of Questa passed away on December 2, 2018. He is preceded in death by his mother, Winifred Legge, grandparents, Billy L. Howard and MW Howard of Dodge City, Kansas. He is survived by his father, Larry Thomas of Questa, New Mexico. There will be a farewell memorial for James Andrew Miller on Sunday, December 16, 2018...
George W. Sanchez
Nov 29, 2018
George W. Sanchez (67) peacefully passed away on November 29,2018 surrounded by his loving family. George was born to Antonio (Tony) and Elizabeth (Elsie) Sanchez on June 10, 1951. He joined the United States Army in 1969 and served in the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged in 1975. George was also a 1st Dan Black Belt in Korean Tang...
Raymond F. Kersting
Nov 29, 2018
We are at a time in our American history where we need more kindness, gentleness, wisdom, and compassion for all people. Therefore, it is with a sad heart that we announce to the world the death of Reverend Raymond Francis Kersting, of Santa Fe, NM on November 29, 2018. At 85 years old, Reverend Kersting was a third generation Santa...
Evangeline "Vangie" A. Robinson
Nov 28, 2018
On November 28th, 2018, Vangie Robinson passed away peacefully at her home in Cañon. She is survived by her husband, Jim Robinson, daughters, Wanda MacCormack, Jan Quintana, son, Johnny L. Gonzales II, 7 grandchildren 14 great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren. Private family services were held. Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home, Taos. To share a memory, please visit our website...
Dorothy Mae Baird Crawford
Nov 27, 2018
Dorothy Mae Crawford, longtime Los Alamos resident, passed suddenly on Tuesday, November 27. Dorothy was born in the small farming community of Casey, Illinois and received her R.N. in Nursing from Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. She moved to Colorado and attained a B.S. in Nursing from the University of Colorado in 1959. While at CU-Boulder, Dorothy worked at...
Steven A. Armijo "Kiki"
Nov 27, 2018
Steven A. Armijo (Kiki) Steven A. Armijo born April 23, 1961, the eldest of our children went into the loving arms of the Lord on November 27, 2018 following a brief illness. Parents Diego (deceased) and Mary Ann Armijo He was preceded in death by his father Diego Armijo Jr, his beloved sister Judi Armijo, his brother Tim Armijo, his...
Roberts Walker French
Nov 26, 2018
On November 26, 2018, Roberts (Bob) Walker French died at his home in Santa Fe. He was a scholar, teacher, mountaineer, poet, and mentor to many. He will be greatly missed. Bob was born in New York City in 1935, to John and Rhoda Walker French. After early schooling in New York and Woodstock, VT, Bob attended Dartmouth College (B.A.,...
Melvin D. Skolnik
Nov 26, 2018
Melvin D. Skolnik, intrepid entrepreneur, passionate competitor and animal lover, died on November 26, 2018. He was 77 and a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, after having lived on both coasts for many years. Born and raised in Chicago, Mel received a law degree from Columbia University and undergraduate and master’s degrees in economics from the University of Michigan...
Betty G. Garcia
Nov 23, 2018
Betty G. Garcia (87) passed away peacefully on November 23, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born in Santa Fe and lived there most of her life. She worked at La Fonda as a Seamstress, and later provided child care for many years for many children. Betty was a very kind and compassionate person, and an attentive listener....
Rudy "Papo" Aldaz
Nov 23, 2018
Rudy “Papo” Aldaz, 68 – A resident of La Cienega, New Mexico passed away on November 23, 2018. He was born January 14, 1950 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to Isidro and Sarah Aldaz. He married Cecilia Aldaz in 1988 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Mr. Aldaz is preceded in death by his parents: Isidro and Sarah Aldaz; sisters: Ruth Duran...
John L. Gonzales
Nov 23, 2018
On November 23, 2018, John L. Gonzales passed away peacefully and returned home. He is preceded in death by his mother, Elvira Gonzales, father, Anastacio Santistevan, sisters, Anna Martinez, Edith Martinez, and Emerald Dolinger and niece, Tiffany Hopper. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Randie, daughters, Wanda MacCormack, Jan Quintana (Eli) and Alicia Fields (Brian Skinner), son,...
Juan M. Blea Sr.
Nov 23, 2018
Juan Blea, Sr., went home to Touchdown Jesus’ loving arms on November 23rd, 2018. Mr. Blea is survived by his daughters: Veronica Beatty (Fred) and Stephanie Blea; his son, Juan Blea Jr. (Cherelle); his Granddaughter, Francesca Beatty, his Grandson, Christopher Blea; his sisters: Rosa Marquez (Angel), Cordy Rivera (Leo), and Evelyn Archuleta (Rudy), and his longtime girlfriend, Sandra Roybal, and...
Manuel Rivera
Nov 22, 2018
Manuel Eligio Rivera, 91, a resident of Los Alamos passed away on November 22, 2018.
He was born December 10, 1927 to Ramonsita Gonzales. Mr. Rivera graduated from New Mexico Highlands University and started working for the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
He was an Elks member. He was also an avid skier and golfer and had a black belt in...
Sylvia Farber
Nov 22, 2018
OBITUARY FOR SYLVIA FARBER Sylvia Farber, daughter of Phillip and Sophie Galperin, died on November 22, 2018. She was 100 years old. Sylvia was born on July 26, 1918 in Philadelphia, PA. Sylvia is survived by her sons Steven Farber (Marguerite) of Santa Fe, New Mexico and Jeffrey Farber of Montpelier, Vermont. She is also survived by her six grandchildren...
Elsie Maria Cortez
Nov 22, 2018
Elsie Maria Cortez 95, formerly of Taos, NM passed away peacefully in Henderson, Nevada on November 22, 2018, where she resided with her daughter Jeanette and son in-law, David Trujillo. Elsie is preceded in death by her parents, Jose de la Luz and Elisa Velasquez, son Joseph Cortez, daughter in-law, Yolanda Velarde Cortez, baby daughter Jane Cortez, sisters, Lydia Lyle...
Antonio 'Tony' Esquibel
Nov 22, 2018
Antonio (Tony) P. Esquibel passed away peacefully November 22, 2018 after a lengthy illness at his home with family at his side. Tony wasa life long rancher, cattle order buyer, and was active in different state boards. He is preceeded by his parents: Eloisa and Hipolito; brothers: Gilbert, Hipolito Jr., Juan, Herculano, and Ramon (Brother Amedy); and sisters: Rose Esquibel,...
Emily H. Norris
Nov 22, 2018
Emily H. Norris, age 68, of Santa Fe passed away on the full moon, November 22, 2018, less than two months after she was diagnosed with a glioblastoma. She leaves behind two sisters, Vini Norris of Mesa, CO and Dedo Norris of St. Louis, MO; her partner, Patrick McGinn; her cat, NiWhi; and many devoted friends in the Santa Fe...
Edith Hill
Nov 21, 2018
Edith Jenkins Hill—April 30, 1922- November 21, 2018 Edith Jenkins Hill (96) passed away November 21st, the day before Thanksgiving. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and the center of the Hill Family. She was born in Rosario de Santa Fe, Argentina to George Jenkins and Carolyne Moroz Jenkins. Her father was British and built a thriving tea...
Edith Hill
Nov 21, 2018
Edith Jenkins Hill—April 30, 1922- November 21, 2018 Edith Jenkins Hill (96) passed away November 21st, the day before Thanksgiving. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and the center of the Hill Family. She was born in Rosario de Santa Fe, Argentina to George Jenkins and Carolyne Moroz Jenkins. Her father was British and built a thriving tea...
