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

Mar 7, 2018

Esequiel Espinoza, Age 66 from Chimayo, NM, passed away March 07, 2018 following a lengthy illness. Esequiel was preceded in death by his Parents; Miguel and Fransisca Eduarda Espinoza, Son; Philip Jason Espinoza, Sisters; Eremita Espinoza, Ruth Espinoza, Brother; Isaac Espinoza. He is survived by his Spouse; Maria Eunice Espinoza, Sons; Esequiel Steven Espinoza and wife Chastity, Timothy M. Espinoza...

Mar 7, 2018

Anna Marie Aquino, 51, of Ohkay Owingeh lost her battle to cancer, surrounded by family on March 7, 2018. Anna Is survived by her long time companion of 32 years; Clifford, Sons; Steven and Matthew, Mother; Pauline, Sisters; Joyce and Johnna. Grandson Jordan, Special God-daughters; Miranda and Asia. Many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Anna Loved spending time...

Mar 6, 2018

Lonny Escovedo, Age 28 , Resident from Chacon, NM passed away on March 06, 2018 due to an accident. Lonny was born January 01, 1999 in Las Vegas, NM to his Parents; Linda Duran and Dennis Escovedo. Lonny was preceded in death by his Grandfather; Paul R. Duran, Great Grandmother; Evangeline D. Lovato, Grandmother; Andrellita Bustos, and Great Uncle; Urbano...

Mar 5, 2018

Leroy I. Martinez 1944 – 2018 Leroy I Martinez went peacefully March 4, 2018, to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Leroy was born in Santa Fe November 5, 1944. After a short illness and an amazing journey in life he joins his parents Alfonso and Mary Martinez and relatives who preceded him in death. He is survived...

Mar 5, 2018

Dora Martinez August 17, 1933-March 5, 2015 Dora Martinez age 84 died peacefully at home on March 5, 2018. she was preceded in death by her husband Policarpio Martinez and son Melvin Martinez, as well as a sister Emma Dallas and brother Elias Archuleta. She is survived by her Son; Martin Martinez and wife Angela, Daughter; Medora Pacheco and husband...

Mar 5, 2018

Kimberly Romero-Miera, 58, of Ranchos de Taos passed away unexpectedly on March 05, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Marian Claudine Wilson, aunts, Shirley Elam and Carolee Buccalo. She is survived by her husband, Nestor Miera, children, Annie Aguirre (William), John Wilson (Mary Agnes), Stephanie Thomas (Chris) and Jackie Romero, grandchildren, Celeste Bryant (David), Joseph...

Mar 4, 2018

SADIE V. ORTEGA Was called home by her Creator on March 4, 2018. Sadie was born in Bear Canyon, Colorado on December 2, 1922. She graduated from Madrid High School in 1942. During her life, Sadie worked at Gross, Kelly and Company, and the State of New Mexico. Sadie enjoyed sewing, ceramics, cooking and tending to her garden. She was...

Mar 4, 2018

Lucy Medina, 85, of Questa was born on August 15, 1932 and passed away on March 4, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Enrique and Cidelia Gonzales, her first husband, Raynaldo Cordova, second husband, Antonio Medina, 4 children, twins, Shirley and Silvia, Josephine and Robert Cordova and brothers, Andres and Jerry Gonzales. She is survived by her...

Mar 4, 2018

Mar 4, 2018

William W. Sanchez, age 83 of Dixon, NM passed away in Albuquerque, Sunday, March 4th. William lived in Grants, NM and worked for Kerr McGee for over 20 years and was a member of the Grants Fire Department of which he was so very proud of. He loved farming and caring for his beautiful apple orchard in Dixon. William loved...

Mar 3, 2018

Elvira Priscilla Quintana was born on November 12, 1939 to the late Benjarmin and Josefita Trujillo Cardenas. She returned home to Our Lord on March 3, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws Jose Maria and Alicia Quintana, siblings Ben Cardenas, Simonita Cardenas, Floverto Cardenas, Evilla Ortega, Henry Cardenas, Eloy Cardenas, Luis Cardenas, and Manuelita Pacheco....

Mar 3, 2018

Mar 2, 2018

Tomas E. Williams, 90, of Questa passed away on March 2, 2018. He is preceded in death by 4 brothers and 1 sister. He is survived by his wife, Ida Williams of Questa, daughter, Elizabeth C. Roberts of Questa and son, Walter Williams of El Prado, 3 grandchildren, Angelina Williams, Alicia & Tommie Roberts, 7 great-grandchildren, Veronica, Delilah, Savannah, Ezanah,...

Feb 28, 2018

Patrika Brown, 81, of Carson passed away on February 28, 2018. She is preceded in death by her mother, Blanche Hall and father, Fred Brown. She is survived by her wife of 47 years, Karen Dwyer and many beloved friends.

Feb 27, 2018

JOE M. VELARDE Joe M. Velarde, 88, of Santa Fe, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018. He was born November 11, 1929 in Santa Fe, the son of Manuel and Rumaldita Velarde. He served with the U.S. Army then returned to Santa Fe where he and Rosalie Vigil were married. Over the years he was owner/operator of the Santa Fe...

Feb 27, 2018

Cheryl Baca passed away on Tuesday, February 27th after a long illness. Cheryl was preceded in death by her husband, David Baca and daughter, Destiny Rose Baca. She is survived by her parents, Alexis and Steve Scott and Roy and Robin Beacham; sons Angelo Baca (Alexandra Odell), Michael Padilla (April Abeyta), Nikolas Baca, and David Baca,Jr. (Shannon); sisters Anne Marie...

Feb 27, 2018

William (Bill) Shaw, 68, passed away February 27, 2018 in Santa Fe, NM surrounded by his loved ones. He was born October 29, 1949 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Alice Shaw Burtnett and Donald F. Shaw. He was a 1968 graduate of Elmhurst High School and a Veteran of the Navy during Vietnam War, after discharge from the...

Feb 27, 2018

Luis C. Martinez, 100, of El Prado passed away on February 27, 2018. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lydia Martinez; son, Raymond G. Martinez; daughter-in-law, Carmen, and grandson, Brian; parents, Leandro and Juanita Martinez; brothers, Pat and Eligio Martinez and sister, Adelina Vigil. He is survived by his children, Luis Jr. (Donna), Francis “Pancho” (Judy), Dolores Trujillo,...

Feb 23, 2018

Viola Mondragon, 80, of Santa Fe, NM was called to rest on Friday, February 23, 2018. She was born in Santa Cruz, NM on December 8, 1937. Viola was preceded in death by her mother, Estella Martinez; father, Salomon Martinez, husband, Orlando B. Mondragon and brother, J.B. Martinez. Viola is survived by three siblings: Ruth Dunlap of Farmington, NM, Sam...

Feb 23, 2018

Cecil S. Hoffmann ­ Jan 23, 1931 ­ Feb 23, 2018 Cecil Sanford Hoffmann, inveterate knitter and craftsperson, animal lover, music appreciator, sports fan, public servant, and dedicated Museum of New Mexico volunteer, died on Friday, February 23rd at her home in Jaconita. She was 87. Cecil was a 18­year resident of the Santa Fe area and was deeply connected...