Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Mike Leyba
Jan 29, 2019
Mike Leyba, loving husband father and grandfather will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Mike is survived by his loving wife Tommie married 57 years. Sons Michael & wife Stacey and children Brandon, Adrian, Isaac, & Maya. Gabriel & wife Maria and children Lawrence (Andrea) & Savanna (Kevin). Mike was a humble man who put his family above...
Luther Holley
Jan 29, 2019
Longtime Taos resident and business owner Luther Holley passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019, following a long illness. Mr. Holley was born in 1943, and grew up in Whittier, California, where he was an avid swimmer. He attended Long Beach State University, where he majored in business administration. After two tours of duty in the infantry in Vietnam, in 1971...
Sabina Cordova
Jan 29, 2019
Sabina Cordova was born on September 6,1929 in Cundiyo NM. She was preceded in death by (husband) Willie Cordova, Jesse Cordova (son),Juan Vigil (father), Patricia Vigil (mom), Manuelito Vigil (stepmom), Ricardo Vigil (brother), Luis Vigil (brother), Rodolpho Vigil (brother), and Ercilia Vigil (sister). She is survived by, Maria Ceria Cordova (daughter), Susie Cordova(daughter in law),(sisters) Olivia and Arturo Ortiz (spouse),...
Matilde Quintana
Jan 29, 2019
Matilda L. Quintana, Age 96 passed away peacefully with her family at her side. Heaven gained an Angel on January 29, 2019 when our beloved Mother and Grandmother, Matilda L. Quintana went to be with our Lord. It’s hard to imagine a world without her in it. We’ll never forget her laugh, her smile, her Angelic voice….her jokes that were...
Pearl Martinez
Jan 28, 2019
Pearl Martinez age 44, of Espanola passed away Monday, January 28th surrounded by her family and friends. A rosary will be prayed on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 7PM at Rivera Family Funeral Home in Espanola. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 10AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Espanola. Burial will...
Leo P. Sandoval
Jan 28, 2019
Leo P. Sandoval 67, a resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on January 28, 2019. Leo was born on September 16, 1951 in Albuquerque, NM to Erlinda Romero Sandoval and Pete Sandoval. Leo was married to Sharon Salas of 20 years. Leo is preceded in death by his parents, Erlinda & Pete Sandoval; sister & brother-in-law Pauline & Rafael...
David Hudson
Jan 27, 2019
David Carl Hudson, 65, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on January 27, 2019. He was the owner of Hudson Accountancy. He started off as a cattle rancher in Pie Town, New Mexico, served in the Air Force and was stationed in Korea. He was a great husband, father and Pampo. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leldon...
Tomas A. Baca
Jan 26, 2019
Tomas A. Baca, 81, passed away on January 26, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leopoldo and Juanita Baca. He was a Air Force veteran. He is survived by his wife, Cordelia A. Baca, sons, Adrian Trujillo and Eric Baca (Joy Herrera-Baca), daughter, Andrea Trujillo (Michael Trujillo), brother, Leonides Baca (Roxeanne), aunts, Mary Jeantete, (Eloy) and Martha...
Donald J. Sandstrom
Jan 24, 2019
Donald J. Sandstrom 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 24, 2019, at Christus St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe. He was born on July 26, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to Nils Simon and Dagmar (Fuglsang) Sandstrom. Donald was a 1954 graduate of Hirsch High School and a 1958 graduate of the University of Illinois with a degree in metallurgical...
June Elizabeth Alarid
Jan 22, 2019
With immense love and gratitude we say farewell to June Elizabeth Alarid, who passed away on Sunday, January 27 at age 72. A cherished wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, June will be remembered as a beautiful person who loved life and inspired all she knew with her incredible strength, grace, and kindness. Born in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota in 1946,...
Felipe C. (Tino) Trujillo
Jan 21, 2019
Felipe C. Trujillo, 88 – Entered eternal rest on Monday, January 21, 2019. Tino and his late wife loved the outdoors, fishing, camping, and family gatherings. He also loved playing his guitar for his family and friends. Mr. Trujillo’s other hobbies included jewelry making and spending time at the casino where he socialized with his friends. Tino is preceded in...
Jo Inez Hillyer
Jan 20, 2019
Jo Inez Hillyer Jo Hillyer was entered to rest on January 20th, 2019 in Grants, New Mexico. She was born to James Russell House and Juanita Inez House on September 26th, 1933 in Pecos, New Mexico and was married to Robert James Hillyer on July 4th, 1952. She retired from the Santa fe School District and spent her retirement time...
Rafaelita Martinez
Jan 20, 2019
Rafaelita “Lita” D. Martinez, 85, a resident of Los Alamos peacefully went with the Lord on Sunday January 20th, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born on June 8th 1933. She was a loving, hard- working, and generous wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Rafaelita “Lita” enjoyed canning fruit from her orchid, spending time with her loved ones, and living...
Joseph Ben War Jr.
Jan 20, 2019
Joseph Ben War Jr. “Juju” Joseph Ben War Jr, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Ben Jr. was a loving person, a father who loved his children dearly, he spent his years with the love of his life by his side. Joseph enjoyed working on cars, cooking and being outdoors camping with his family. He was preceded in death...
Roberta Bernadette Payne
Jan 19, 2019
On January 19, 2019, Roberta Bernadette Payne, 55 went to be with our Lord with her loving husband holding her hand. After a courageous battle with cancer. Roberta’s faith in the Lord meant everything to her. She was married to her husband Randy for 28 wonderful years. She loved the outdoors. Fishing in a mountain stream and camping with her...
Keith Bernard Daun
Jan 19, 2019
Keith Daun, age 83, passed away at home in Los Alamos on Jan. 19th 2019. Keith was born in Idaho Falls, ID. He was the second son of Frank and Lydia Daun. He grew up on a farm with his three brothers and later worked for EG & G in Las Vegas, NV. He moved to Los Alamos in 1970...
Celina Lucero
Jan 17, 2019
Celina Sally Trujillo Lucero, of Costilla, NM, left this world suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday, January 17, 2019. Sally was born to the late Antonio Ben and Margarita Maggie Trujillo in 1950 in Jaroso, CO. Ben and Maggie raised Sally in Costilla, NM. She attended Costilla Elementary and Questa High School. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and...
Wesley E. Van De Valde
Jan 16, 2019
WESLEY E. VAN DE VALDE Age 64, passed away after a long struggle with cancer on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the comfort of his home with his loving family by his side. Wes served in the Air Force as a Corrosion Control Specialist Sergeant from 1972-1976. He was also a volunteer firefighter for the La Cienega Fire Department for...
Juanita Merle Hume
Jan 15, 2019
Juanita Mearl Sharp Hume, 92, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2019. Juanita was born in Wewoka, Oklahoma on August 1, 1926 to Dewey and Maudie May (Molleur) Sharp. Juanita was married on June 2, 1944 to her beloved husband Kenneth Lee (Red) Hume, who predeceased her just prior to their 70th wedding anniversary in 2014. A stillborn son, Ronald...
Violinda Glover
Jan 15, 2019
Violinda “Lindy” Glover, 82, of Santa Fe, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019. She was born in Santa Fe on April 2. 1936, the daughter of Lucinda Thompson Barela and Jose Antonio Barela. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Regina Hernandez; and three brothers, Frank Thompson, Lee Barela, and Tony Barela. She is survived by her...
