Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Sheila Dawn Stahl Epstein
Oct 1, 2018
Sheila Dawn Epstein died October 1. She was preceded in death by her mother Elma Ballou Stahl, her father Maurice Stahl and her brother Gordon Stahl. Sheila grew up in Ohio, then she moved to Colorado for college. She later did graduate studies in psychology and philosophy at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. She was drawn to the Southwest, and taught...
Janet Sue Majerus
Sep 30, 2018
Janet Sue Brakensiek Majerus, beloved wife of Robert E. Burke, MD, passed away on Sunday September 30, 2018 at the age of 82. She was born on March 30, 1936 and raised in Quincy Illinois to her parents Gertrude and Irvin Brakensiek. Janet’s life was full of hard work, adventure, love and accomplishments. After graduating from the University of Illinois...
Carol Claire Sicko
Sep 28, 2018
Carol Claire Sicko 89, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She is pre-deceased by her parents Herbert, Helen, and Frances, her brother Herb, and her husband Alexander. Originally from New Jersey, she was a longtime resident of Fort Myers, Florida before moving to Santa Fe to live with her son David and daughter-in-law Anna....
Jeanne L. Gladfelter
Sep 26, 2018
JEANNE L. GLADFELTER March 25, 1934 – September 26, 2018 Jeanne was born in Chicopee, MA. She married Ralph Gladfelter in 1954 and was a devoted wife for 61 years until his death. She spent most of her life raising her five children in MA and then in NM. Jeanne was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother her entire...
Juanita Bacilia "Celita" Trujillo
Sep 26, 2018
Juanita Basilia “Celita” Trujillo Juanita “Celita” Trujillo, 87, of Rio En Medio, NM passed away September 26, 2018 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 67 yrs Felipe “Tino” Trujillo Sr, sons Felipe C Trujillo Jr. (Veronica), Henry Trujillo and daughters Virginia Carreno (Jesus), Joann Espinoza (Abel), and Terri Davis. 21 Grandchildren and many great and...
Arthur Lopez
Sep 23, 2018
Arthur Salomon Lopez, 75, of Espanola, New Mexico died Sunday, September 23, 2018 at St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Santa Fe due to a fatal heart attack. He was surrounded by his family as he peacefully left us. Born in Rio Chama, Art graduated from Espanola Valley High School and shortly after he enlisted in the United States Army and...
Gregory L. Mabry
Sep 23, 2018
Gregory Eady Mabry, the fourth son of Burnett Francis Mabry and Maureen Eady Mabry, baby brother of Mike, Jeff and Doug, left the planet on the weekend of September 23rd. His big heart finally gave out and allowed him to transcend this realm onto his next set of adventures. Greg was born in Biloxi, Mississippi and had subsequently lived in...
Jared Clay Enloe
Sep 22, 2018
Jared Clay Enloe, 45, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away suddenly, but peacefully, into the Lord’s loving arms on Saturday, September 22, which was also his birthday. Jared was born on September 22, 1973, in Los Alamos, New Mexico, to Doug and Kay Enloe. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Benjamin E. Treece, and fraternal grandparents...
Roy Hopwood
Sep 20, 2018
Roy Neil “HOPPY” Hopwood, February 3, 1931 – September 20, 2018 Roy Neil Hopwood of Los Alamos passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on the morning of September 20, 2018 following a 10-month battle with cancer. He was 87 years old. Roy was born in Fayette, Alabama and spent his childhood in Amory, Mississippi and Florence, Alabama. He graduated...
Joseph Jeantette
Sep 20, 2018
Joseph “Joe” Jeantette, 80, of Taos passed away on September 20, 2018. He is preceded in death by his sons, Mario and Joseph “Jody” Jeantette, parents, Jose and Teresina Jeantette and sister, Berna Vojtech. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Jeantette-Mondragon (Mark), son, Andy Jeantette, grandchildren, Estrella , Feliz, Mario Jr., Marcos, Joshua, Joshlyn, Andrew and Mark, great grandchildren,...
Maria Lupita Gonzales
Sep 19, 2018
Maria Lupita Gonzales, age 89, a resident of Vadito passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 19th, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents Jose Brigido and Bersabe Lopez; sisters, Margaret Barela (Joe F.), Sally Ortega (Jim) and Alice Gonzales (Robert); son, Johnny Gonzales; granddaughter, Christina Gonzales and great-grandson, Francisco C. Cordova. Maria Lupita...
Daniel Sklarz
Sep 18, 2018
Daniel “Danny Dumptruck” Sklarz, 66, of Talpa passed away on September 18, 2018. He worked at Taos Gravel for many years. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Sklarz. He is survived by his son, David Sklarz, mother, Florence Sklarz, sisters, Ellen (Peter) and Melissa, best friend and mother of his son, Jill Sklarz and many friends. Daniel...
Ramon Herrera
Sep 18, 2018
Ramon Herrera, age 61, passed away on September 18, 2018 battling cancer. He was born in Mexico to Mother Bertha Rete Munoz and Father Alberto Herrera Acosta. He married Lourdes Herrera in Santa Fe, New Mexico in June 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Alberto Herrera and sisters Anna Maria Herrera and Maria Louisa Herrera. He...
Debra J. Lujan
Sep 17, 2018
Debbie (King) Lujan, age 62, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 17, 2018. She is preceded in death by her mother, Ramona Martinez-Igalo; sister, Donna Tapia, and father-in-law, Joe Lujan Sr. Debbie is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Joe “Ranger” Lujan; sons, Jose, Juan (Star), and Fabian (Korie); 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandson; sister, Darlene, and brother,...
John Greg Camp
Sep 17, 2018
John Gregory Camp passed away on September 17, 2018. He was born in Enid, Oklahoma on December 14, 1964. He was preceded in death by Ruby Carter. He is survived by his wife, Yoon Jung Lee, of 14 years; Parents John Camp III and Patricia Camp; Children Samuel Lee, Zoe Jeon, John Camp V, Madison Camp, and Olivia Parrish-Camp; Brothers...
Emilio Roybal
Sep 15, 2018
EMILIO ROYBAL, 104, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 15, 2018. He was born in Embudo, NM on December 31, 1913 the son of Margarita Duran Roybal and Antonio Roybal. He and Angelica Martinez were married in Denver, Colorado on December 31, 1937. She preceded him in death May 24, 1997. Also preceding him were his parents, Antonio and Margarita...
Royal James Deyapp
Sep 15, 2018
Royal James Deyapp, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018. Services are pending at this time and will be updated on our website as soon as they become available.
John Edmund Schrup
Sep 14, 2018
John Edmund Schrup died September 14, 2018, in Taos, NM; surrounded by family, after a brief illness. He was born April 25, 1937 in Madison, WI. He graduated in 1955 from Edgewood High School. From 1957-58, he was a Dominican Friars Novitiate in Winona, MN, before graduating in 1961 with a degree in Art from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He...
Baby Abrian Martinez Cereceres
Sep 11, 2018
A Rosary was held on Monday, September 17, 2018, 10:00 AM, Rivera Family Funeral Home Chapel, Funeral Mass was held at 1:00 PM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Espanola, NM with interment following at Sacred Heart Cemetery.
James A. Roybal
Sep 11, 2018
JAMES ANTHONY ROYBAL, 52, of Santa Fe, passed away suddenly Tuesday, September 11, 2018. He was born June 20, 1966 in Las Cruces, NM, the son of Marie and Tito Roybal. He was preceded in death by a sister Margaret Gonzales; paternal grandparents, Emilio and Angelica Roybal; maternal grandparents, Juan and Guadalupita Maes; and many beloved uncles, aunts, and other...
