Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Gerald "Jerry" Levine
Apr 13, 2018
Gerald “Jerry” Levine passed peacefully in his home in Austin, Texas on April 13th, 2018 at the age of 88. Jerry is survived by his loving wife Joyce of over 50 years. Jerry was the father of 4 children: Mary (Michael), Victor (Kathryn), Joy (1962-1979) and Adam (Norah). He had one sister Judy, and 6 2/3 grandchildren: Jesse (1971-1974), Seth,...
Vanessa J. Oliver
Apr 13, 2018
Vanessa Oliver, 31 passed away on April 13, 2018 in Santa Fe, NM she was born on August 8, 1986 in Los Angeles, CA to Gloria Dominguez. Vanessa married Paul R. Oliver on February 2, 2010 in Santa Fe, NM. She is preceded in death by her uncles: Fine Otuafi Sr. and Freddie Smith, aunt: Freda Smith. Vanessa is survived...
Stephen Dunn
Apr 12, 2018
Stephen Cameron Dunn, age 68 of Taos, unexpectedly passed away this past Thursday. Stephen was born in Fair Haven, New Jersey to Robert A Dunn and Helen E. Richmond. Services are pending and will be announced at a later date.
Carl Eric Padilla
Apr 12, 2018
Carl Eric Padilla, 55 of Santa Fe, NM suddenly passed away on April 12, 2018. He was born in Las Vegas, NM on October 11, 1962 to Isabel and Lorenzo Padilla. Carl is preceded in death by his father: Lorenzo Padilla, uncle: William Padilla, grandmother: Olympia Padilla, uncle: Carl Vigil, grandparents: Annie and Thomas Vigil. He is survived by his...
Dora Coriz Conn
Apr 10, 2018
Dora Coriz Conn 81, passed away on April 10, 2018 in Santa Fe, NM, she was born on May 29, 1936 to Antonia Mares and Tranquilino Coriz in Santa Fe, NM. She married Robert A. Conn on May 21, 1966 in Yuma, Arizona. Dora is preceded in death by her mother: Antonia Mares Coriz, father: Tranquilino Coriz, sisters: Lena Carrillo...
Oralia Gonzales
Apr 9, 2018
ORALIA GONZALES Oralia Gonzales, 93, born January 24, 1925 in Lamy, NM, passed away at her Santa Fe home on Monday, April 9, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Rafaelita and Lucio Ortiz. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Nicolas Gonzales; daughters, Teresa Arakawa and Dorothy Toney; sons, Charlie Gonzales, Nicolas Gonzales, Jr, Christopher Gonzales,...
Dorothy Kinsell
Apr 9, 2018
Dorothy Kinsell, former long time resident of Monte Vista, Colorado, went to be with her heavenly father on April 9, 2018. She passed away at the home of her daughter in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she and her husband Clay have lived since 2011. Dorothy was born on December 1, 1926 in Amherst, Texas. She married Clay Kinsell of...
Calvin Lee Miller
Apr 8, 2018
Calvin Lee Miller, 68 of Tres Piedras passed away on April 8, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father, John Miller. He is survived by his children, Luree Sigala (John) and Calvin Miller II (Barbara), granddaughters, Jessica (Micheal), Reina and Elena, mother, Lora Sanchez (Clyde), brothers and sisters, Johnny Miller (Linda), Connie Sanchez (Ernest), David Miller (Linda) and...
Elizabeth C. Bennett
Apr 8, 2018
Elizabeth C. Bennett, 88 passed away on April 8, 2018 of natural causes. She was a resident of Los Alamos, NM. Elizabeth was born in Memphis, TN on June 22, 1929 to Iris Irene Needham and James Crowson. She and Elbert W. Bennett were married on December 1, 1962 in Los Alamos, NM. Elizabeth is preceded in death by her...
Marilyn E. Plumb
Apr 7, 2018
Marilyn E. (Lin) Plumb died in her sleep as she had hoped, on April 7, 2018, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Paul Brown of Santa Fe. She was 93. Lin was born in Normal, IL, to Elbert W. and Estella (Baker) Crandall. She married her high school sweetheart, Robert Plumb, in 1944 before he shipped...
Sinfie (Sinforosa) Ortiz
Apr 7, 2018
Sinfie (Sinforosa) Roybal Ortiz 87, passed away on April 7, 2018 in Santa Fe, NM. Sinfie was born on October 19, 1930 in El Rancho, NM to Guadalupita and Cresenciano Roybal. She married Toby (Tobias) Ortiz on October 27, 1951. Sinfie is preceded in death by her husband: Toby Ortiz, infant son: Johnney, parents: Guadalupita and Cresenciano Roybal, brothers: Medrano...
Grace F. Cummins
Apr 6, 2018
Grace Cummins passed away peacefully on April 6 in Santa Fe at the age of 100. Born June 13, 1917 in New York City, Grace was the eldest of two children born to John and Anne Flesche. She was preceded in death by her brother, John (Jack) Flesche Jr. of Evergreen, Colorado. Grace is survived by her three children, Tom...
Anthony "Red" Martinez
Apr 5, 2018
Anthony "Red Martinez" Age 39 from Alcalde was born on August 28, 1978 and passed away on April 5, 2018. He was proceeded in death by his Grandmother; Lena Sanchez; Grandfather; Armando Sanchez; Brother; Stevie Martinez, Grandfather; Fidel Martinez; Grandmother; Emilia Martinez. He is survived by the love of his life his wife Melisha Martinez, Daughters; Lena Martinez, Destiny Martinez,...
Evelyn Collier
Apr 4, 2018
Evelyn Collier August 30, 1920 to April 4, 2018 April 4, 2018 was a beautiful spring day in New Mexico. This was the day Evelyn chose to leave us and begin her journey. After a short illness, she is now at rest. Evelyn was born in Lenapah, Oklahoma to Lee Cook and Nancy Swimmer. She had two brothers and two...
Michael Paul Maurice
Apr 3, 2018
IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT THE FAMILY OF MICHAEL PAUL MAURICE ANNOUNCES HIS PASSING AFTER A LONG BOUT WITH CANCER ON APRIL 3, 2018 AT THE AGE OF 79. HIS WIFE CAROLYN MAILE PARKER PREDECEASED HIM. HE WILL BE LOVINGLY REMEMBERED BY SON STEVE (DARCY) DAUGHTERS MICHELLE (CHRIS) THORNE AND SUZANNE (NICK) ZAW. AND SEVEN GRANDCHILDREN. HE HAS LIVED...
Raymond Matas
Apr 3, 2018
Raymond Matas, 70, of Ranchos De Taos, NM, passed away on April 3, 2018. Born in Passaic, NJ, Ray moved to the Denver area in the 70's to attend the Colorado School of Trades. He was a Mountain Bell/USWest/Qwest retiree working in the Denver area until 2002. Ray is survived by his wife of 22 years, Pam Matas, and step-son,...
Gilbert James Lovato
Apr 2, 2018
Gilbert James Lovato, Age 84 of Santa Fe, NM passed on Monday, April 2, 2018 at his home in Santa Fe. Gilbert was born on March 28, 1934 in Santa Fe to Francisco & Teresa Lovato who preceded him in death. Also preceding Gilbert in death were his children: Donna, Susan, and Gilbert Jr, granddaughter Danica Sandoval; son-in-law’s Daniel Sandoval...
Catherine Ruth Carrillo Melendez
Apr 2, 2018
Catherine Carrillo Melendez, 31, of Santa Fe, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018, with her loving family by her side. Catherine was born August 10, 1986 in Santa Fe, the daughter of Andy and Melinda Carrillo. She and Bernie Melendez were married February 24, 2018 in El Paso, TX. Her sister, Roberta Vigil, preceded her in death. She is survived...
Tania Larranaga
Apr 1, 2018
Tania Larranaga 44, passed away on April 1, 2018 she was born on November 21, 1973 in Santa Fe, NM to Helen and Ralph Larranaga Jr, Tania married Alex Perea in Santa Fe, NM. She is preceded in death by her son: Isaiah Perea, sister: Linda Larranaga, maternal grandparents: Jose and Maria Segura, paternal grandfather: Rafael (Ralph) Larranaga Sr. Tania...
