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

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...

Feb 22, 2018

Angelo Moya from El Llano passed away on February 22, 2018. Angelo was preceded in death by his parents: Eugenio and Vitalia Moya, sisters: Loubella Moya, and Doris Moya. Maternal grandparents; Antonio David and Romanita Salazar, paternal grandmother; Edulia Moya. He is survived by his brothers; Anthony Moya and wife Lucy, Kenneth Moya, sister; Cathy Trujillo and husband Arturo. His...

Feb 21, 2018

Marie Pacheco Rodriguez, age 90, died peacefully at home on February 21, 2018. Beloved Marie was born on December 31, 1927 in Cimarron, NM to Juan and Amalia Pacheco. She married Deacon Juan Miguel Rodriguez on December 26, 1959 in Maxwell, NM. Marie is preceded in death by her parents, all her siblings and their spouses. Marie is survived by...

Feb 21, 2018

Felipe Romero Jr. passed away on February 21, 2018 following a lengthy illness. Felipe was preceded in death by his Grandparents; Desiderio and Juanita Romero , and Brother in Law; Chris Martinez. Felipe is survived by his parents; Felipe Sr. and Sulema Romero, Daughter; Angel Romero, Son; Jesse Romero, Sisters; Patsy Nevarez, Betty Romero, Cindy Martinez, Maryann Romero, Diana Grant...

Feb 21, 2018

Amarante Martinez, 84, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, formerly of Medanales, passed away on February 21, 2018. Amarante was preceded in death by his parents, Adelaido and Leontina Martinez; brothers: Sifredo, Luis and Bernabe; sisters: Bennie and Eulalia. Known for his big heart, strong personality and bright memory, Amarante will be missed by many. He is survived by his...

Feb 20, 2018

Maurice Turetsky Maurice Turetsky, 82, of Santa Fe New Mexico passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 52 years, Susan Turetsky, and was the loving father of his daughter, Lauren Turetsky, his late son Joshua Turetsky and the very proud Papa of Shea Turetsky-Cohen. He was the son of the late...