Obituaries

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

Patrick Raymond Herrera

Patrick Raymond Herrera

Jun 26, 2018

Patrick Raymond Herrera,67, was born March 17th, 1951 in Espanola, NM, and went to be with our Lord on June 25th, 2018. He lived his life to the complete fullest. He served in Vietnam as a Corporal with The United States Marine Corps. 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Division. He received a National Defense Service Medal, Expert Badge for The M-14...

Dennis Harold Salazar

Dennis Harold Salazar

Jun 23, 2018

With broken hearts, we share that our beloved Dennis H. Salazar, 62, Espanola, formerly a resident of Chimayo passed to eternal rest on Saturday, June 23, 2018. Dennis was preceded in death by his Father Juan C. Salazar, Mother Sinforosa Salazar, brother, Johnny Salazar and sisters, Anita Rendon and Eppie Salazar. He is survived by his Companion, Margaret Tapia, Son...

Dolores A. Carrillo

Dolores A. Carrillo

Jun 23, 2018

DOLORES CARRILLO, 57, our beloved mother, sister, cousin, and friend, passed away on June 23, 2018. Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, Rudy & Lala Carrillo. Dolores is survived by her daughter Patricia & husband Steven Flores, sister Diana & husband Leo Flogel, sister Darlene Carrillo, brother Richard Carrillo, nieces Marissa Hartman & Mariah Flogel, nephews Matthew &...

Josephine Reagan Ransom (Coker)

Josephine Reagan Ransom (Coker)

Jun 23, 2018

Reagan was born July 2, 1950 in Rome, Georgia to Josephine Eleanor Reagan and John Walter Ransom. She is survived by three sisters - Linda, Esther, and Bess - and a brother, John. Many beloved grandchildren, cousins, nieces, and nephews survive her also. She married Newton Jasper Coker on June 20, 1970. It was a roller-coaster relationship. They had three...

Terry D. Yoder, Dpm

Terry D. Yoder, Dpm

Jun 22, 2018

Terry D. Yoder, DPM, of Taos, New Mexico, died at home among his family and their dog on Friday morning, June 22, 2018, after battling lymphoma cancer since November. He was 85. A funeral service will be held at Rivera Family Funeral Home, 818 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, in Taos, on Thursday, June 28, at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Munro...

Terrence "Terry" Delgado

Terrence "Terry" Delgado

Jun 22, 2018

Terrence “Terry” Delgado passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018 after a courageous and inspiring battle with cancer. He was born on February 6, 1957 to Marcella Saykally and Joe Delgado. Terrence is survived by his father Joe Delgado; wife Theresa Delgado; son Michael Delgado (Christine Salazar); grandchildren Jonyce, Jerrod and Jade Delgado; mother-in-law Marcia Sanchez; in-laws Liz Cale (Don),...

Richard Billings

Richard Billings

Jun 21, 2018

Richard Billings, age 97 passed on Thursday, June 21, 2018 in Los Alamos. Funeral Services are pending and will be announced as they become available.

Hywel White

Hywel White

Jun 20, 2018

Hywel White, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 20th. Born on June 4th, 1931 in Cardiff, Wales, Hywel is survived by his sister Anne, his two sons, Richard and Christopher, four grandchildren, and a number of other family members in both the US and UK. He will be joining his wife of more than 50 years,...

Sadie Martinez Ochoa

Sadie Martinez Ochoa

Jun 20, 2018

Sadie Martinez Ochoa, our beautiful mother, grandmother and great grandmother peacefully passed away at 105 years old on June 20, 2018 surrounded by her beloved family. She was born April 5th, 1913 in the coal mining town of Monero, NM to Abran and Ramona Martinez. Sadie graduated from Cuba High School in 1937. Her love of learning continued long after...

Donald Caulfield

Donald Caulfield

Jun 20, 2018

Donald Caulfield, age 86, of Santa Fe New Mexico passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 20th. Born in Bronx, New York on March 10, 1932, Donald was the son of the late Charles and Bridget Caulfield. He was a brother, uncle, and friend to many. For much of his life, Donald proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He...

Fabiana Romero

Fabiana Romero

Jun 18, 2018

Fabiana D. Romero, of Rodarte, passed away on June 18, 2018. She is preceded in death by her grandson, Isaac Barela Jr., parents, Luis and Refugio Duran, brothers, Rogelio and Ramon Duran, sisters, Rufina Gonzales, Fortunata Trujillo, in-laws, Laudes Romero Sr. and Eulalia Romero. She is survived by her husband - Eli Romero; children - Anthony Romero (Carla), Patrick Romero...

Florence Velarde

Florence Velarde

Jun 18, 2018

Florence Velarde, 77, of Penasco passed away on June 18, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Toby Velarde Sr., parents, Eveo and Josefita Archuleta, brothers, Roy and Eddie Archuleta, infant sister, Senaida Archuleta, in-laws, Enriques and Ofelia Velarde. She is survived by her son, Toby Velarde (Albinita), sisters, Connie and Lupita Archuleta, brothers, David Archuleta (Virginia), Juanito...

Margarita Cisneros

Margarita Cisneros

Jun 18, 2018

Margarita C. Cisneros, 98, of Taos passed away on June 18, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Meliton Cisneros, children, Charles Cisneros, Eleanor Ortega and Frances Chavez. She is survived by her children, Milton Cisneros (Irma), Mae Cisneros, James Cisneros (Patricia), sons in law, Elmer Ortega and Miguel Chavez, 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren,...

Veronica Gonzales

Veronica Gonzales

Jun 18, 2018

Veronica Gonzales, age 71 was called home on June 18, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Veronica was born to Nick and Margaret Gonzales, in Santa Fe, New Mexico on June 25, 1946. She spent a lot of her younger years with her maternal grandparents Herculano and Francisca Montoya in La Cienega, New Mexico. Veronica enjoyed gardening, dancing, music,...

Joey Manuel Eddie Manzanares

Joey Manuel Eddie Manzanares

Jun 18, 2018

"Joey Manuel Eddie Manzanares, age 51 passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 18, 2018 in Espanola. Joey enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling, camping, collecting sports cards & watching sports. The one thing Joey enjoyed the most, was spending time with his children, grandchildren, family & friends. He also loved spending time with his mom. Joey graduated from Espanola Valley High School...

Sofia Pablita Martinez

Sofia Pablita Martinez

Jun 17, 2018

Sofia Pablita Martinez, 80, of Arroyo Seco passed away on June 17, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Bernabel Martinez, granddaughter, Nichole Martinez, grandson, Joey Martinez, mother, Modesta Duran, sister, Evilia Duran, brothers, Juan, Ernesto, Adonario and Maggie Bustos and sister-in-law, Estella Bustos. She is survived by her children, Rose, Reynaldo (Diana), Johnny (Donna), Orlando (Jolene),...

Iver Wahl

Iver Wahl

Jun 16, 2018

Iver W. Wahl, age 94, passed away on June 16, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kaye, his 2 two sisters, his brother, and his parents. He is survived by his son, Michael Iver Wahl, his daughter, Eileen Gardner, three grandchildren, and two nieces. He always had a big smile, and a firm handshake, and loved a...

Wesley Crowl

Wesley Crowl

Jun 15, 2018

Wesley Drew Crowl passed away early on the morning of June 15, 2018. He was born to Terry McClymond and Scott Crowl in Taos on January 19, 1996. He was a beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle and friend to many. He enjoyed rock climbing with his dad, perusing book stores and movies with his mom and spending time...

Jason William Knight

Jason William Knight

Jun 12, 2018

Billy, Lynn and Jaime would all like to thank everyone who has shown us so much support over the last couple weeks. This has been the most difficult time in our lives and knowing that Jason touched so many people with his incredible wit, diamond in the rough charm, and truly caring openness and passion has been truly invaluable. Jason...

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