Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Richard C. Beare
Nov 20, 2018
Richard (Rick) C. Beare, 74 – A resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away November 20, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents: Harry and Regina Beare; brother, Henry (Butch) Beare; sister, Sharon Beare; sister-in-law, Rita Beare. Mr. Beare is survived by his wife, Judi Beare; son Rick Beare and wife Beverly; Billy and Cindy Beare; daughter,...
Patricia Lowery Kuhlhoff
Nov 20, 2018
Patricia Gail Lowrey Kuhlhoff November 10, 1944 – November 20, 2018 Patricia Gail Lowrey Kuhlhoff, age 74, passed away November 20, 2018 peacefully at her home. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Pat was the first of three children born to the late George Harrison and Patricia Altman (Young) Lowrey. Pat married the love of her life, the late Eugene A. Kuhlhoff...
Fredrick Joe Lopez
Nov 20, 2018
Fredrick Joe Lopez, 86, a resident of Cuyamungue passed away on November 20, 2018. Fredrick was born in Gilman, Colorado to Jose Inez and Eva Lopez on October 29, 1932. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Lopez; parents: Jose Inez and Eva Lopez; son, Andrew Lopez and daughter Isabel J. DeGeer. Fredrick retired from the United States...
Dean Laurence Gitter
Nov 20, 2018
Dean Laurence Gitter, 83, of Questa and formerly of Big Indian, New York, businessman, entrepreneur, musician, lover of life, graduate of Harvard Business School class of 1962, and active member of his community, passed away on November 20, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Lynn Gitter, children, Katherine, Avatar, and Alex, stepson, Andrew, and 7 grandchildren....
Leonard "Bone" Anthony Garcia, Sr.
Nov 20, 2018
Leonard “Bone”Anthony Garcia, Sr. 53 – A resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 due to complications after surgery. Leonard was born on January 27, 1965 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Ben and Joy Garcia. He married Stephanie G. Garcia in Santa Fe, New Mexico on September 3,...
George I. Duran
Nov 20, 2018
George I Duran, 70 entered into eternal peace on November 20, 2018. He was a fabulous and animated story teller that had the gift of laughter. When he was younger, George worked as an electrician but his true calling was helping people. He was a certified Peer Support Specialist and helped many people with mental health and substance abuse issues....
Rev Patrick J. Chavez
Nov 18, 2018
Rev. Patrick J. Chavez, 79 resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on November 18, 2018. He was born on November 11, 1939 in Santa Fe, NM to Octaviana Rael Chavez and Esequiel Chavez. He is preceded in death by his brother: Carlos Leroy Chavez, father: Esequiel Chavez and mother: Octaviana Chavez. Patrick is survived by his cousins: Evangeline Tapia...
Peter H. Montoya
Nov 18, 2018
Peter H. Montoya, 79 – Passed away in peace and surrounded in love on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Our beloved Pete was a devoted husband, brother, uncle, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed being outdoors, and loved visiting with family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Annie; brothers: Fred (Joan), Reuben and the mother...
Tiffany Dawn Jones
Nov 18, 2018
Tiffany Dawn Jones, 42, of Valdez, NM passed away after a long illness on November 18, 2018. She graduated from Cimarron High School. She attended nursing school in Trinidad, CO. Tiff was a loving mother and daughter. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Hermie and Norma Jones, Eldon and Vula Hogan. She is survived by her daughter, Ashton...
Norman Romero
Nov 16, 2018
Norman Romero, 58, of Ranchos de Taos passed away unexpectedly on November 16, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father, Marvin Romero, grandparents, Benito and Adelina Romero and Samuel and Carmen Herrera. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Romero, mother, Lorraine Romero, sisters, Evelin Moore (Jim) and Irene Romero-Sena (Arturo), in laws, Julian and Eloida Romero, sisters...
Rita Jean Mortensen
Nov 15, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Rita Jean Randolph-Mortensen at the age of 64 on November 15th, 2018. Born November 28th, 1953 in Elkhart, Kansas. At a young age Rita moved to Los Alamos, NM where she attended Los Alamos public schools and was involved with the 4H Club, various sports, and cheerleading....
Amos Trujillo
Nov 15, 2018
Amos D. Trujillo, 45, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on November 15, 2018. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Julia Trujillo, aunts and uncles, other family members. He is survived by his mother, Fabiola Trujillo, wife, Trish Trujillo, daughter, Jaeden Trujillo, stepdaughter, Kristen Padilla, stepson, Michael Padilla, brother, Tomas Sandoval (Geneve), niece, Adrianna Sandoval, aunts, uncles, other...
Mike "Rudy" Gallegos
Nov 15, 2018
Mike “Rudy” Gallegos, 71, a resident of Espanola passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family on Wednesday November 15, 2018. Mr. Gallegos was born September 7, 1947 in Fairview. He worked at Northern New Mexico College until his retirement. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and playing the drums. Mr. Gallegos was preceded in death by his parents, Miguel...
David J. Berardinelli
Nov 15, 2018
David J Berardinelli, noted Santa Fe Attorney, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 at his Santa Fe home. A Memorial Service will be held in the spring and will be announced at a later date through Rivera Family Funerals. Please call 989-7032 for information.
Norton Jack Bicoll
Nov 14, 2018
Norton Bicoll, DDS, MAGD, FACD died at the age of 81 at his home in Santa Fe, NM. He was a loving father, husband, uncle, brother-in-law, friend, dentist, car-guy, and devoted member of the Jewish community. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 48 years, Sheila Bicoll, his children Adam and Jessica Bicoll, his grandchildren, London and Jacob Bicoll, his...
Roberta A. West
Nov 13, 2018
Roberta "Bobbie" A. West, (1945-2018) of San Cristobal passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 13th after a battle with ovarian cancer. Before coming to New Mexico, Bobbie was a labor and delivery nurse for 40 years in Washington, DC. Outside of work Bobbie sculpted and painted southwestern animals and the Sangre de Cristo mountains. A graduate of the...
Thomas Michael Horan Jr.
Nov 13, 2018
Thomas Michael Horan, Jr., 77, passed away in Santa Fe, New Mexico, November 13, 2018. He was born on July 9, 1941, in Sydney, Australia, to Thomas M. Horan and Agnes Tancred Horan, along “with his twin, John Patrick Horan. He graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1965 with a degree in Government, and served in the United Stated...
Grace Louise Mcgehee
Nov 12, 2018
Grace Louise McGehee, born July 9, 1941, passed away on November 12, 2018, at the age of 77. Born in Houston, Texas; Mother was Augusta Belle Lumbley and Father, Clyde Saunders Lumbley. She was partners with Elizabeth Anne Embry for 30 years. She was preceded in death by: Her sister Betty White, brother in-law Bill White, previous spouse James Calvin...
Frank Gutierrez
Nov 12, 2018
Frank Gutierrez - Obituary Frank Gutierrez, 92 of Larned, Kansas, El Paso, Texas, and Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away suddenly but quietly and peacefully with his wife, younger brother, and niece by his side on November 12, 2018 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Frank is survived by his wife of 67 years Teruko “Kay” Gutierrez, sons Roberto and wife...
