Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
George R. Ortiz
May 21, 2018
George R. Ortiz George Ralph Ortiz – July 21, 1940 – May 21, 2018 Following a long battle with cancer, George Ortiz died beautifully and peacefully at his home and surrounded by his family in the early morning hours of May 21, 2018. He has gone to be with our Lord. George was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on...
Elma N. Fernandez
May 21, 2018
Elma N. Fernandez passed away peacefully on May 21, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. A Rosary will be held on Thursday, May 24, 2018, 10:00 AM at the Iglesia de La Canada, Santa Cruz, NM. Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment will take place following the Mass at the Holy Cross Cemetery.
Max Sanchez
May 20, 2018
Max Anthony Sanchez, 45, of Arroyo Seco passed away unexpectedly on May 20, 2018. He is preceded in death by his sister, Valerie Sanchez, grandparents, Maximinio Martinez, Petrolina and Barolin Sanchez, Casimira and Melquires Madrid, mother in-law, Consuelo Ochoa. He is survived by his wife, Maria Elena Sanchez, children, Angeles and Indica Sanchez, parents, Luis and Violeta Sanchez, sister, Monica...
Odelia A. (Della) Baker
May 19, 2018
ODELIA A. (DELLA) BAKER, 94, a resident of Española transitioned on Saturday May 19, 2018, at her home surrounded by her loving family, sister and brothers, following a lengthy illness. She dedicated her life to God, and to her family, whom she always encouraged to pursue their dreams. She was preceded in death by her Husband; Dwight Joe Baker, parents,...
Rodney Anthony Tafoya
May 18, 2018
Rodney Anthony Tafoya, 46, of Talpa passed away on May 18, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father, Alfirio “Ciscos” Tafoya, grandparents, Eloy and Erlinda Pacheco, Eliza Tafoya and Henry Sandoval (Anselma), many aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by his mother, Ellen Tafoya, sister, Marlene Ritchie (Todd), nephews, Angus and Miles Ritchie, uncles and aunts, Alfred...
Michael Nolen
May 18, 2018
Michael Patrick Nolen, 64, of Red River passed away on May 18, 2018. Mike and his wife Lynn and son Sean, built, owned and ran Red River’s first and only radio station, KRDR 90.1 FM Red River Radio, Inc. Mike was also a PSIA Ski Instructor at Red River Ski Area and Ski Tech at Sitzmark Sports. He was also...
Joe Perea
May 16, 2018
Joe Perea, 75, of Dilia, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in his home on May 16, 2018. He was born on November 30, 1942 in Dilia, New Mexico the son of Lino and Dorthea Perea who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his younger brother Edwardo Jerry Perea He is survived by his wife, Ramona,...
Kim A. Rubin
May 16, 2018
KIM A. RUBIN Kim A. Rubin died peacefully at her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico on May 16th, shortly after sunset. Kim was 72 and had fought a lengthy battle against progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). She was born in London, Ontario (Canada), but in search of work and a better life, her parents brought her to Michigan. At age...
Owen O'Keefe
May 16, 2018
Owen F. O’Keefe, “The Big O,” 72, long-time resident of Olympia, Washington died on May 16, 2018 in a hiking accident near Taos, New Mexico. Owen was doing what he loved, in a place he loved, the Wild Rivers National Monument where he and his wife, Sandy were park volunteers. He was in a very happy place in his life...
Viola F. Lucero
May 15, 2018
Viola Lucero Born September 14, 1936 passed away on May 15, 2018 in Santa Fe, NM. She is preceded in death by her parents Tomas and Dolores Dominguez and granddaughter Amber Joy. She is survived by her loving husband Arsenio; children: Ronnie (Darlene), Teresa (Felice), David (Bernice), Tony, Brenda and Allan; 18 grandchidren and 11 great grandchildren. Services will be...
Ida Maestas
May 14, 2018
Ida Maestas Born October 11, 1960 in Denver, Colorado. Went to be with the Lord on May 14, 2018. She was proceeded in death by her parents, James Maestas and Delores DeHerrera Maestas, and by her brothers Levi Maestas and Max Maestas. Survived by her siblings: Jimmy, Lloyd, Jake, Yvonne Trujillo, Kathleen Diaz, and Lucy Vigil, and numerous nieces, nephews,...
Alfred D. Chavez
May 14, 2018
Alfred D. Chavez 73, passed away on May 14, 2018 he was a resident of Santa Fe, NM. He was born on July 11, 1944 in Albany, CA to Victoria Rodriguez and Antonio Chavez. He is preceded in death by his parents: Victoria Rodriguez and Antonio Chavez, wife: Florence Chavez, sons: Alfred Chavez Jr. and Phillip Chavez, sister: Ida Chavez,...
Rose Lopez
May 12, 2018
Rose Lopez, 91 passed away on May 12, 2018, she was a resident of Santa Fe, NM. Rose was born on February 16, 1927 in Chamisal, NM to Juanita Lopez and Lino Lopez, she was married to Charlie S. Lopez. She is preceded in death by her husband Charlie S. Lopez. She is survived by her daughters: Micca Tays from...
Tina S. Vigil
May 12, 2018
Tina S. Vigil 87, of Santa Fe, NM passed away on May 12, 2018. Tina was born on August 5, 1930 to Sarita Martinez and Antonio Sanchez in Lyden, NM. She is preceded in death by her son Lawrence N. Vigil, father Antonio Sanchez, mother Sarita Martinez Sanchez and brother Leandro Sanchez. Tina is survived by her daughters: Darlene Pickreign...
Victoria Lucrecia Vialpando
May 11, 2018
Victoria Lucrecia Vialpando, age 36 passed away on May 11, 2018.
Ida Chavez
May 11, 2018
Ida E. Hammer Chavez, 70, of Llano Quemado passed away on May 11, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugenio Chavez, parents, Samuel and Margie Hammer. She is survived by her son, Eugene Chavez Jr., sisters and brothers, Betty Trujillo (Pacomio), Ruth Montoya (Joe), Sam Hammer (Diana) and Harvey Hammer, uncles, Edward Grant Jr. and Clarence Grant,...
Debera Lynn Carlton
May 9, 2018
Debera Lynn Carlton age 64; Deb or Debbie to those who knew her. Entered eternal life on May 9, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born to Delbert & Phyllis Coulter April 9, 1954 in Fort Sills, Oklahoma. She attended Lamar Community College working towards a nursing degree. Shortly after starting school she changed her mind and went into law enforcement....
Ann Padilla
May 8, 2018
Ann S. Padilla Ann passed away on May 8, 2018, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Born on May 15, 1957, she was the fifth child of Antonio and Geraldine Saiz. She married Rick Padilla and together they raised two sons, Carlos and Matthew Padilla. Ann was also a beloved mother to her daughter-in-law Insima Padilla and an extraordinary grandmother to...
