Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
June Carolyne Lederman
Jul 22, 2018
June Caroline Lederman much loved wife, mother, sister and friend, passed away July 21, 2018 from natural causes at her home in Espanola, NM. June was born June 30, 1932, in Mt. Vernon, Il to Oma May Melton (Vaughan) and Verne Scott Melton Sr. She had three brothers, Verne Scott Melton Jr. and Robert Scott who predeceased her, and William...
Yvonne Montgomery
Jul 22, 2018
Yvonne B. Montgomery, 70, of Taos passed away peacefully on July 22, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dalton and Olivia Montgomery, brother, Mark Montgomery, niece, Karen Pettine-Martinez and nephew, Kevin Montgomery. She is survived by her daughters, Renee Weber-Medina (Rick), Rachel Weber (Gil John Tafoya) and Regan Weber, grandchildren, Mikhalo, Olivia, Marcus, Jesse and Adeline, brothers,...
Albino G. Chacon
Jul 22, 2018
Albino Gregorio Chacon, 91, of Taos passed away on July 22, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Benito and Juanita Chacon, sister, Sally Venus, brothers, Joe, Benito and Manuel Chacon. He is survived by his wife, Frances Chacon, children, Christine Gutierrez (Lorenzo), Maria Gonzales, Perfecta Chacon (Roberto), Genevieve Martinez (Tomas), Pancho Chacon (Sylvia), Frank Chacon (Jade), 14...
Eluteria Maria Lujan
Jul 21, 2018
Eluteria M. Lujan, 94 resident of Pecos, NM, passed away at home surrounded by her family on July 21, 2018 in Pecos, NM. She was born on September 23, 1923. Eluteria is preceded in death by her mother: Begina Sandoval, husband: Jose Antonio Lujan, son: Tony Lujan Jr., Jimmy Lujan, grandson: Aaron Perez and son-in-law: Orlando Sandoval. She is survived...
Santa Castillo
Jul 19, 2018
Santa Castillo, Age 70, passed away on July 19, 2018. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at 6:00 PM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, located at 1101 Fairview Lane, Espanola, NM Santa will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Eliza M. Martinez
Jul 18, 2018
Eliza M. Martinez, 90, of Arroyo Seco passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 18, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Maximino Martinez, parents, Melquiares and Casimira Madrid, in-laws, Meliton and Brigida Martinez, brother and sisters, Casilda (Joselario), Remijio (Mary), Dora and Pat, granddaughter, Valerie Sanchez and grandson, Max Sanchez. She is survived by...
David Peter Burger Jr.
Jul 18, 2018
DAVID PETER BURGER, JR. David Peter Burger, Jr. of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on July 18, 2018. He was born in Upland, CA on September 13, 1982. David was preceded in death by his father, David Peter Burger, Sr., his paternal grandparents, Joseph Sr. and Florence Burger, his maternal grandparents, Ed and Peggy Silva, his aunt/Godmother Sharon Silva, his...
Patricia Ferrante
Jul 18, 2018
Patricia Gay Peak Ferrante, 90, of Taos passed away on July 18, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Armand Ferrante, parents, Oliver Peak and Nadine Duff Felton. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Ferrante, many other relatives and friends. Memorial will be held on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 12 Noon at the Taos Living Center...
Raul Fernando Fierro Najera
Jul 17, 2018
Raul 'Indio' Fernando Fierro Najera age 61, resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on July 17, 2018 due to cancer. Raul was born March 5, 1957 in Sisoguichi, Chihuahua, Mexico to Carmen Najera and Andres Fierro. Raul was preceded in death by his father Andres Fierro and sister, Martha Fierro Najera. He is survived by his wife, Rosa...
Michelle Parr
Jul 16, 2018
Michelle (Marsh) Frances Parr passed away peacefully at CHRISTUS St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe, NM surrounded by her family and friends on Monday, July 16, 2018. Michelle was the daughter of William Wesley and Carolina Rodriguez Parr. Michelle’s story begins aqui en Taos on October 11, 1949. Michelle spent her childhood, grew up, and made many lifelong friends, while...
Angelina A. Salazar
Jul 16, 2018
Angelina A. Salazar, Age 89 a resident from Santa Cruz, NM passed away on July 16, 2018. Angelina was preceded in death by her Husband; Thomas Salazar, Parents; Simon and Luz Gomez; Daughter; Lucy F. Salazar, Brothers; Marcos Gomez, Eloy Gomez, Nephews; George, Manuel and Kenneth Gomez. She is survived by her Son; Paul Salazar, Brother; Simon Gomez, Nephews; Michael,...
Paul Salazar
Jul 16, 2018
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT Paul Salazar, 83, a lifelong resident of Hernandez, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 16, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert Salazar, Gregoria & Catarino Casaus, sons; Paul & Lucas, brother; Robert, bother-in-laws; Pedro Trujillo, John Munoz & Eulalio Griego, daughter-in-law; Connie Salazar, ex wife; Delores Salazar. Paul was one...
Margie A. Romero
Jul 16, 2018
Margie Romero, 83 resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on July 16, 2018. She was born in Espanola, NM on July 20, 1934 to Cleo and Juan Romero. Margie is preceded in death by her parents: Jan and Cleo Romero, son: Larry Romero, daughter: Patsy Urioste, brothers: Juan Jr. and Horace Romero. She is survived by her son: Leroy...
Joe Lemo Martinez
Jul 16, 2018
Joe Lemo Martinez, 77, of Valdez passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 16th 2018. He is preceded in death by his mother, Adela Grant and father Octaviano "Tony" Martinez, brother, Sam Grant, in laws Alejandro and Maclovia Valdez. Joe Lemo is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Olivia Martinez, son, Dominic Martinez (wife,...
Rita Celine Sandoval
Jul 15, 2018
Rita Celine Sandoval, 68 resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on July 15, 2018 battling a lengthy illness. She was born in Santa Fe, NM on July 30, 1949 to Rose and Leopoldo Sandoval. Rita is preceded in death by her parents: Leopoldo and Rita Sandoval. She is survived by her son: Johnny Valdiviezo from Santa Fe, NM and...
Gaston Neil Lowry
Jul 15, 2018
Gaston Neil Lowry, 93 resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on July 15, 2018. He was born in Paducah, TX on September 8, 1924 to Dona Hall Lowry and Lem B. Lowry. Gaston married Clydelle C. Lowry, on May 28, 1960. He is preceded in death by his parents: Lem B. and Dona Lowry, brother: L.B. Lowry and sister-in-law:...
Kelly Joseph Mraz
Jul 15, 2018
Kelly Joseph Mraz, 47 resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on July 15, 2018. He was born in Hollywood, FL on September 27, 1970 to Llani and Joseph Robert Mraz. Kelly is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother: Shirley May Headley Collins, maternal grandfather: Donald Edward Collins, paternal uncle: John Mraz and paternal grandfather: Joseph Hugo Mraz. Paternal Grandmother:...
Emilia E. Martinez
Jul 15, 2018
Emilia Elizabeth Martinez, 64, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, Godmother and friend, passed away on July 15th, 2018 at her childhood residence in Taos peacefully surrounded by her family and close friends. She is preceded in death by her father, Adolfo D. Martinez and niece, Stephanie Van Paris. She is survived by her mother, Alice D. Martinez, brothers, Michael "Smokey" Martinez...
Malaquias Rodriguez, Jr.
Jul 14, 2018
Malaquias Rodriguez, 85, of Chamisal passed away on July 14, 2018. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 10:30 AM at Emanuel Presbyterian Church in Penasco with interment to be held at 2:15 pm at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com
Eligio E. Jacquez
Jul 14, 2018
Eligio E. Jacquez, age 89, resident of Santa Fe and formerly of Coyote, NM, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 14, 2018, of natural causes. Mr. Jacquez was preceded in death by his wife, Florinda Jacquez, his parents, Andres and Gertrude’s Jacquez, sister, Antonia Jacquez, a brother Phil and wife Ramona Jacquez, brother, Alex Jacquez, sister Marlene and husband Marion...
