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

Oct 18, 2017

LOUIS R. BACA (Louie), 83, a resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side following a brief illness on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Louie was preceded in death by his parents, Luis and Lena Baca, brothers Rudy (Dolores/nephew Anthony), Michael Baca. Louie is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Patricia F....

Oct 18, 2017

Ray Sisco, 91, of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on October 18, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Pete Sisco, parents, Jesus and Sibilla Samora, grandsons, Leon and Levi Salazar and Robert Sisco, brothers, Virgil and Damacio Samora, sisters, Tonita and Elisa Samora. She is survived by her children, Robert Sisco (Dolores), Geneva Romero, Patsy Sisco Salazar...

Oct 18, 2017

On October 18, 2017, The world lost an inspirational, knowledgeable, fun, loving, card playing, joke and story- telling person when Donald D. McCurdy passed away peacefully. Don was born in Ellis, Kansas. After High School, he served in the Air Force and then started his career thereafter. In 1972, he and his wife of 58 years, Mary, moved their family...

Oct 18, 2017

Ernest Spencer Sr. passed away peacefully on October 18, 2017. He is survived by his daughters Sylvia and Shirley and sons Ernest Jr. and Steven. A rosary will be held at the Rivera’s Kiva Chapel, 417 East Rodeo Road on Thursday, October 25, 2017 at 7:00pm. A mass of a Christian burial will take place at St. John's Catholic Church...

Oct 18, 2017

Ryan Barnes, 39, passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2017 in Espanola, NM. Ryan was born on February 26, 1978 in Los Alamos, NM and graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1996. He is predeceased by his grandparents, Joe and Fran Segar and his uncle, Larry Segar. He is survived by his mother, Nancy Barnes. Ryan started ice skating...

Oct 17, 2017

Adelina “Lena” Ortiz Our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, Adelina “Lena” Ortiz, 101, of Santa Fe, peacefully embraced by the arms of Jesus, passed away October 17th. Born April 2, 1916 in Chili, Northern NM, to Eliseo and Dolores Maestas she lived a simple life farming with her 4 siblings and parents. While the U.S. faced the Great Depression and WWII,...

Oct 17, 2017

LOUIS ROSOCHA Dr. Louis Rosocha died unexpectedly in Los Alamos, NM, on October 17, 2017. Louis was born in Harrison, Arkansas, in 1950 to Stanley Rosocha and Wladyslawa “Lottie” Zarkowski Rosocha, and raised in Yellville, Arkansas. He attended the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville), receiving his BS in physics in 1972. He received the MS and PhD degrees in physics, with...

Oct 17, 2017

Oct 16, 2017

Frank Olonia Sr., 87 of Taos passed away peacefully on October 16, 2017 with his family by his side at his residence. Frank loved his family, loved his wife dearly and was a fine father to his children. He was a great man with a great sense of humor. He is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years,...

Oct 16, 2017

George Hewlett Sweet passed away peacefully on October 16, 2017 holding the hand of his lovely wife of 59 years, Jo Ann Sweet. He was born November 12, 1929 to George Hewlett McDonough and Dorothy Dodd McDonough of Glendale California. George grew up in San Francisco California, graduating with academic honors from Lincoln High School. He enlisted in the US...

Oct 16, 2017

Gloria P. Salazar of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away peacefully after a long illness on Monday, October 16, 2017. She was born in Santa Fe on April 13, 1927 to Reyes and Clara Padilla, and was one of nine children. Gloria was a loving, generous, and strong person, dedicated to her children, family, and friends. She had a lifetime...

Oct 15, 2017

Juan Andres Duran, 70, of Abiquiu went to be with our Lord on Sunday, October 15, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents; Agapito and Senaida Duran, wife; Mary Eve, Brothers; Roselio and Armando Duran, Sister; Eloisa Duran, and Step-son Demetrio “Demo”. He is survived by his Daughter, Karen Duran-Suazo and husband Joseph;...

Oct 15, 2017

James Mueller passed peacefully on October 15. In lieu of flowers please send a donation to the New Mexico Parkinson's Coalition, PO Box 35091, Albuquerque NM 87176. James was survived by his wife Marilyn and two daughters Jennifer Shultz (Alan) and Lisa Stallings (Robert). He is also survive by 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Rosary is held on Friday,...

Oct 14, 2017

Carlos “Charlie” Octaviano Hammer, 91, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on October 14, 2017. He has gone to join his beloved wife, Antoina and daughter, Diana who preceded him in death. Charlie was a devoted husband father and grandfather. He most enjoyed family gatherings and visiting with loved ones. Charlie proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp., upon his...

Oct 14, 2017

Stetson “Will” Edmunds passed away from this vale of tears on October 14, 2017. He was born in Springerville, AZ on April 9, 1965 to Stetson C. and Patsy Edmunds. He spent his childhood in Holbrook, AZ and Grants, NM where his father was a U.S. Forest Service Ranger, as well as summers with his mother’s family in Tierra Blanca...

Oct 14, 2017

A memorial service will be held at the Los Alamos High School on Saturday, october 21, 2017 at 1:30pm

Oct 13, 2017

Wayne R. Mascareñas, Age 50, a resident of Dixon passed away October 13, 2017. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; Arturo and Teresa Mascareñas of Dixon, Grandmother Octaviana Armijo, Grandparents Alberto and Amanda Mascarenas. Brother; Bruce, Sister; Brenda Mascareñas. Many Uncles, Aunts and cousins; may their souls rest in peace. Wayne is survived by his two sisters; Sharon...

Oct 13, 2017

Daniel F. Gonzales, 31, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on October 13, 2017. He is preceded in death by his father, Miguel A. Gonzales, grandparents, Jose and Olivia Gonzales. He is survived by the love of his life, Angie Vigil, mother, Lisa Baca (Lawrence Medina), brothers, Jose Gonzales (Marisa), Marcelino Tafoya and Peter Afoa, sister, Marissa Herrera, nephews, Jerome,...

Oct 13, 2017

Amadeo “Pete” Montoya, 76, entered into heaven on October 13, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Juan and Vicentita in Mesita, CO, resided in Santa Fe, NM for 47 years and was a proud Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife Beverly, their children Alex (Tracey), Tammy (Eric), Valerie, and Lisa (Raul), 10 grandchildren and...

Oct 13, 2017

Brigadier General Daniel Geran (Ret.) Obituary Daniel Boone Geran, 84, of Santa Fe, New Mexico died Friday, October 13, 2017 at home following a 54 month battle with the effects of a debilitating stroke suffered in 2013. Dan, a retired Brigadier General in the United States Air Force, is survived by his wife of 61 years, Josephine (Joey) R. Geran,...