Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico

Aug 31, 2018

Jerry David Williams, age 80, born to Loren and Ruth Williams on October 9, 1937 in Neosho, MO, passed away peacefully at home on Friday August 31, 2018. After leaving Neosho and moving several times, his family settled down in Nashville where he grew up playing the piano and enjoying an active church life. Jerry graduated from Vanderbilt University and...

Aug 30, 2018

Bennie M. Aguilar, age 87 of Chamita, NM passed away at her home on August 30, 2018. She was a life long resident of Chamita where she raised 5 children with her beloved husband, Filoramio Aguilar. Bennie id preceded in death by her wonderful husband, Filoramio Aguilar, sons: Joseph, Nick, Levi and Fil Aguilar, her daughter: Lorraine Williams, and grandson:...

Aug 29, 2018

Edmund “Ed” Shelton, 59 of Valdez passed away on August 29, 2018. Ed was an owner of Taos Vapor Express, and previously managed several hotels in Taos and Santa Fe. He has been actively involved in the Taos community for more than 25 years. Before moving to Taos, he worked his way up to management in the family business at...

Aug 28, 2018

Aug 27, 2018

Helen Aragon Valencia of Espanola passed away surrounded by her family on the morning of August 27, 2018 following a strong seven months living with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She was 77 years old. Born in Corral De Piedra, Española to Solomon and Anita Aragon on March 20, 1941 she was a integral and beloved part of her family and community....

Aug 25, 2018

Our loving Patricia (Trish) Apodaca went to be with the Lord on 8/25/2018, she will be dearly missed. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and a very devoted Christian woman. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Cordy Romero. She is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Manny Apodaca and son Joshua Apodaca, Parents Lawrence...

Aug 25, 2018

Ernie W. Salazar 48, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, August 25th, 2018. Ernie had an infectious personality and generous heart. His family and friends were the light of his life. He touched the lives of many and he will be missed by all who knew him. Ernie is preceded in death by his Grandparents Merejildo & Carlota...

Aug 25, 2018

Enoch Jirah Gonzales unexpectedly died on August 25, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the tender age of 25. He was born to Sylvia Perea-Gonzales and Felix Gonzales of San Ysidro. He was a New Mexico native, but spent several years in Japan and South Korea during his time in the service. He was also stationed in California and briefly...

Aug 24, 2018

ISIDORA (DORA) LARRANAGA GURULE Dora Gurule was called by the Lord on August 24, 2018, at the age of 77. Dora is preceded in death by her parents, Matianita and Melquiades Larrañaga, her husband, Avelino Gurule, son-in-law, Louis Espinosa, sister, Susie Beavers, brothers, Nick, Ambrosio, Patricio and Eloy Larrañaga, sister-in-law, Elenore Larrañaga, mother-in-law, Carmelita Herrera, father-in-laws, Juan Gurule and Ezequiel...

Aug 24, 2018

Robin Johnson, a resident of Eldorado, Santa Fe, passed away on August 24th, 2018 of respiratory failure at St. Vincent’s Hospital, surrounded by people he loved. He is survived by his daughter, Rhiannon Johnson, and his family in the United Kingdom: his brother, Ted Johnson of Cardiff; his sister, Geraldine Johnson of Cheltenham; and his sisters-in-law, Kay Johnson, of Royal...

Aug 22, 2018

Anthony John Sisneros, age 54 passed away in Rio Rancho, NM on Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Anthony was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on March 29, 1964. After his birth, his family moved to the Bay Area in California. While growing up in the Bay Area, he attended Assumption Catholic Elementary School, Shiloh Christian Academy and graduated from St....

Aug 22, 2018

Max J. Roybal passed away on August 22, 2018. He was born in Santa Fe, NM on February 15, 1934. He is preceded in death by his father and mother: Max Roybal Sr. and Sofie Sanchez Roybal. Max is survived by his sisters: Margaret Mendez (Ray) from Santa Fe, Barbara Black from Albuquerque, Sofie Rivera (Adrian) from Santa Fe and...

Aug 21, 2018

Flora P. Mares 86, of Santa Fe, NM passed away on August 21, 2018. She was born on June 29, 1932 in Santa Cruz, NM to Chonita Dalton and Bernardino Martinez. She was married to Robert E. Mares. Flora is preceded in death by Chonita Dalton and her husband Robert E. Mares. She is survived by her daughters: Rose Ulibarri...

Aug 18, 2018

CHRISTINE JANE KENNEDY (“Jane”), age 87, passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side on Friday, August 17th, 2018. Jane was born on July 19th, 1931 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to Marie Christine Quarry and Clinton Hollier Strickland (“Pete”). She will always be remembered for actively participating in her church community, using her knitting skills to help those in...

Aug 17, 2018

Glenn Robert Santistevan, 59, of Questa passed away on August 17, 2018. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and Leebert Santistevan, nephew, Daniel Morfin, grandparents, Alfonso and Gerti Vigil and Victoriano and Maclovia Santistevan. He is survived by his children, Reina Santistevan (Steven), Glenn “Chico” Santistevan and Victoria Santistevan, grandchildren, Ozzy, Winter, HeavenLeigh, Jayray and Rayleigh, father,...

Aug 16, 2018

Name: Atley Dominic Maestas DOB: 5/4/64 DOD: 8/16/18 Resident of Ojo Caliente, NM, born and raised. Preceded in death by his mother, Maxine Ramirez, father Oliver Maestas, maternal and paternal grandparents, and niece Miquela Martinez. Survived by his brother, Marcus Maestas, sister Crystal Martinez, nieces Aliana Martinez and Samantha Sanchez, numerous Aunts, Uncles and cousins. Atley was a veteran of...

Aug 15, 2018

ROBIN RENEE COX Robin Renee (Jungling) Cox, 63, of Santa Fe, NM, formerly of Clarksville, IA, was welcomed into God’s house in Heaven on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 after losing a battle she fought valiantly with a very long illness. She was born November 22, 1954, daughter of Harry and Darlene Wilmot Jungling. She married Glenn Cox on April 7,...

Aug 14, 2018

Patrocinia Rael Patrocinia “Patty” “Tita” Rael, 99, of Santa Fe, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. She was born February 12, 1919 in Ildefonso New Mexico, the daughter of Severino Roybal and Candelaria Quintana. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Alberto “Beto” Rael; two daughters, Consuelo Rael Murphy and Maria “Mary Ann”...

Aug 12, 2018

Jose "Titi" Julian Salas, 86, of Villanueva, N.M. died peacefully at his home on The Lazy Anchor Ranch on Sunday, August 12, 2018 following an illness. Jose was born in Santa Rosa, N.M. on September 22, 1931, to the home of Frederico & Fidela (Sanchez) Salas. After the death of his father, Frederico, Fidela married Vidal (Brother Bill) Chavez, who...

Aug 10, 2018

Dorothy Hernandez 81, resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on August 10, 2018. She was born on February 21, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri to Eilsen and Joe Ziegler. She married Joe L. Hernandez on April 4, 1959. Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband: Joe L. Hernandez, brother: Joe Ziegler III and parents: Eilsen and Joe Ziegler...