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

Oct 25, 2018

God called another cowboy home on Thursday, October 25, 2018. Chet was born to homesteaders near the small ranching community of Roy, New Mexico. It was here that he learned to rope, ride, love horses and care for the cattle. He also figured out he’d better eat the pinto beans his mom cooked real quick or they’d get gritty with...

Oct 25, 2018

Edward Patrick Moore Born March 3rd 1950 in Los Alamos NM, passed away Thursday October 25th 2018 from complications of an extended illness. He is survived by his beloved wife Annabelle Moore, Daughters: Cheryl Moore-Gurule and Shannon Patrice Dotson, 3 grandchildren Jonathan Moore, Justin Moore, Greg Gurule and great grandchild Lauralye Moore. Graduated from St. Michael’s in 1967 and studied...

Oct 25, 2018

Tomas E. Salazar passed away peacefully on October 25, 2018 surrounded by family at the age of 85. Tomas was born in Dixon, New Mexico to Fermilia and Silas Salazar. He later attended Allison James School and Menaul School. Tomas went on to serve in the US Army as a combat engineer. After working in California and Colorado, Tomas returned...

Oct 25, 2018

Jill Laporte Sklarz, 71, of Talpa, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2018, with her son Dave by her side. Jill was born to John H Laporte, Sr, and Donna Jane Bailey and grew up in Short Hills, New Jersey. After traveling the world as a PanAm flight attendant, Jill moved to Taos in 1978. Most recently Jill worked at...

Oct 24, 2018

Connie R. Martinez, 87 – A resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away October 24, 2018 due to natural causes. Connie was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on February 20, 1931 to Ralph and Margaret Rodriguez. She married Joe E. Martinez on November 5, 1951 in Orlando, Florida. She is preceded in death by her two sisters; parents:...

Oct 24, 2018

Linda T. Romero, 68 – A resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 to be with our Father in Heaven. Mrs. Romero was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 4, 1950. She married Robert Romero in Santa Fe, New Mexico on April 30, 1985. She is survived by her husband, Robert Romero; children:...

Oct 23, 2018

Rudy Victor Montoya, 69, of Taos passed away on October 23, 2018. He is preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn Trujillo, father, Eulogio Joe Montoya, sister, Helen Montoya, brothers, Ernest, Richard “Pancho”, Leroy Montoya and brother in-law, Herman “Red” Trujillo. He is survived by his children, Ronnie Montoya, Robert Trujillo (Cindy), Richard Montoya and Becky Leyba (Dion), mother, Esmiria...

Oct 23, 2018

Jimmie D. Brittain of Los Lunas, New Mexico passed away on October 23, 2018. He was born on August 17, 1945 in Clovis, New Mexico. He was proceeded in death by his wife Jessie Brittain; his parents Randall and Ruth Brittain; his brother Gary Brittain; and his brother in law Floyd Bradley. Survivors include brother Dan Brittain and wife Karen,...

Oct 22, 2018

Manuel LeRoy Romero “Papo” passed away Monday October 22, 2018. He was born in 1943 to Delferio Romero & Emelina Sandoval Romero. He is preceded in death by his parents as well as his brothers, Eustacio, Del, & Delio, his brother in law, Ernest Gonzales, his infant son, James, & infant granddaughter, Alessandra. He is survived by his loving wife...

Oct 22, 2018

Esteban Jimenez, 72, of Santa Fe, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 from complications of an extended illness. He was born September 13, 1946 in Santa Fe, the son on Armando and Mary Romero Jimenez. He and Virginia Velarde were married on March 18, 1981 in Santa Fe. Passing on before him were his parents, Armando and Mary Jimenez; a...

Oct 22, 2018

Eloisa G. Rodriguez – Obituary to be published on the Rivera Family Funeral Website Eloisa G. Rodriguez, a life-long resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico was called to eternal peace on October 22, 2018 after a short illness. Eloisa was born on September 27th in La Madera, NM. Eloisa is preceded in death by her parents Elias and Filomena Gallegos,...

Oct 20, 2018

Anthony J. Manzanares from Espanola, Age 30 unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018. He was preceded in death by his Mother; Josephine Manzanares, Father; Dean Salazar, Adopted Mother/ Grandmother Nellie Manzanares, and Brother Joey Manzanares He is survived by his Father/Grandfather; Joe Manzanares, Daughter; Josephine Manzanares, Brother Willie Manzanares, Sisters who helped raise him; Deanna (Dino) Martinez, Jessica...

Oct 19, 2018

William “Bill” V. Hocker transitioned peacefully early Friday morning at his home in Albuquerque, NM Bill was born on July19th, 1933 in Burgin, Kentucky to Marie Schmaltz and V.W. Hocker. The family soon returned to New Mexico and Bill graduated from Grants High School in 1952. After serving overseas in the US Army, Bill married Kathleen Milan on the 27th...

Oct 19, 2018

Oct 18, 2018

Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the Kiva Chapel of Light located at 417 East Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505.

Oct 17, 2018

Bob Nance (March 10, 1928 – October 17, 2018) “was a great man with a kind soul who could out hike anyone half his age and was a wonderful story teller,” wrote a great nephew at the time his peaceful passing. Robert/ Bob was a true gentleman and highly generous with his love, time and resources. Robert’s loving parents and...

Oct 17, 2018

Lois K Lockwood of Lamy, NM passed away peacefully October 17, 2018. She was born in Worcester, MA January 31, 1934, the daughter of Dr. Roger and Margaret (Moen) Kinnicutt. She attended the Bancroft School, Milton Academy and graduated from Vassar College, later earning a Master’s in Education from Boston University. Lois worked as the librarian at Shore Country Day...

Oct 17, 2018

Juanita P. Cervantes, 40 resident of Santa Fe, NM lost her battle with cancer on October 17, 2018. Juanita was born to Ellen Gallegos and Jose Armando Cervantes on May 13, 1978. She is preceded in death by her father Jose Armando Cervantes. She was loved by many family and friends and will be dearly missed. A celebration of life...

Oct 16, 2018

Trevor Keith Skrupskis was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on August 16, 1992. Trevor left us on October 16, 2018 at the age of 26 and is now, finally, at peace. Trevor’s gentle kindness, intentional compassion, and profound intelligence was not meant for this sometimes harsh world. He loved deeply, hurt deeply, and lived deeply. Trevor’s life was complicated by...

Oct 16, 2018

Ernesto M. Montoya, 80, of El Prado passed away on October 16, 2018. Our dear beloved Ernesto M. Montoya has gone to be with the Lord. He is preceded in death by his parents, J. J. & Juanita Montoya of El Prado, NM. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Dolores M. Montoya. He is...