Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Luis Cardenas
Sep 9, 2017
Luis Narcisco Cardenas age 85, of Questa passed away on September 09, 2017. Luis was born to Felix and Petrita Cardenas on October 15, 1931 in El Prado, NM. Luis proudly served in the U.S. Army and is a Korean War veteran. He worked for the Molycorp Mine for 25 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 64...
Anthony Archuleta
Sep 9, 2017
Anthony Archuleta, age 50, from Santa Fe, NM passed suddenly in a motorcycle fatality on September 9, 2017. He was born on December 16, 1966 to parents Erlinda and Anthony Archuleta. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Marcello and Aurelia Sandoval and Willie and Mary E. Archuleta, cousins Christopher Archuleta, Michael Kaezor, Partrick Sandoval, Thomas Vigil, and Brandon...
Serafin “Joe” Jr. Padilla
Sep 8, 2017
Serafin Jr. “Joe” Padilla, 80 of Santa Fe, NM passed peacefully to be with our Lord on September 8 2017. He was surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents Serafin and Decideria, brothers Albert and Eddy, sisters Felicita and Maria Elena. Serafin is survived by his loving wife Evangeline; daughter, Cynthia, brothers, Clyde (Connie),...
Bonnie Jo Skinner
Sep 7, 2017
SKINNER, Bonnie Jo, age 80, of Chama, NM passed away peacefully in her bed on Thursday, September 7th. Bonnie Jo was born in New Castle, Indiana on January 26, 1937. She was the eldest of five daughters born to Elmer and Doris Smith. Bonnie Jo loved learning and worked hard to achieve her goals. She passed her love of knowledge...
Federico "Fred" Archuleta
Sep 5, 2017
Federico “Fred” Archuleta, 91, of Ojo Caliente, passed away September 5, 2017, peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 5, 1926 in Ojo Caliente, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his father Federico Archuleta and his mother Maria Archuleta. He was also preceded in death by Maurice Manown, Ross Chavez, George Rinaldi,...
Elmer Sanchez
Sep 4, 2017
This is a tribute to our husband and dad Elmer Sanchez. Our dad was born on June 22, 1940 to Manuelita and Nicomedes Sanchez in Llano Largo, New Mexico. Together they had 8 sons. Elmer was the oldest of the eight. Later Manuelita gave him a younger sister and Nicomedes gave him a younger brother. As we write this Eugology...
Elvira "Viga" Salazar
Sep 4, 2017
Elvira “Viga” G. Salazar, age 97, passed away on Monday, September 4th in Espanola, NM Elvira is preceded in death by her Husband; Alfredo Salazar, Parents; Augustine Garcia and Dorotea Vigil, and all her siblings. Elvira is survived by her son Donald Salazar. Three Grandchildren; Rebecca, LeAndra, and Joaquin. Four Great-Grandchildren; Jacqueline, Melinda, Justin, Monique, and 1 Great-Great Grandchild; Melianna....
Jose Jimenez
Sep 3, 2017
Jose (Joe) S. Jimenez, born September 28, 1924, Jose Jimenez of Tesuque passed away on September 3, 2017 following a prolonged illness. He was called home to Heavenly paradise and reunited with all the beloved that have gone before him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Filomeno and Martina Jimenez of Chupadero, his son Henry, first wife of...
Brian Anderson
Sep 2, 2017
Brian Dwayne Anderson, 56, of Carson passed away on September 2, 2017. He is preceded in death by his father, Walter Anderson. He is survived by his wife, Jane Cardenas Anderson, daughter, April Anderson (Robert Graves), mother, Ida Jean Anderson, brothers, Lynn Anderson (Cher) and Mark Anderson (Laurie), sister, Alina Heath, many nephews and nieces, Jane’s siblings, many other relatives...
Lawry Mann
Sep 2, 2017
Lawry Webb Mann, 86, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, September 2, 2017, while surrounded by his loving family. Lawry was a man who gave much to his family, church, community and nation. He made the world a better place and will have a place in our hearts forever. He was born July 9, 1931 in Yakima, Washington. When...
Joseph Otto Horace
Sep 1, 2017
Joseph Otto Horace of Santa Fe passed from this life on September 1st, 2017 just 4 days before his 89th birthday. Joe is survived by his wife Rosemary Horace, his children Robin Garofalo (Charles), Clifton Horace (Suzy), April Horace, Steve Dehen (Beverly), John Foley (Teri), Cecile Foley, and his beloved cousin Char Kerner (Tom). Joe and Ro are also survived...
Dave Mossman
Aug 31, 2017
Dave Anthony Mossman, 89, of Questa, passed away on August 31, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Mossman in 2003. He is survived by his sons, Joseph Mossman and wife Karrie of Centennial, Colorado and Phillip Mossman and wife Kimberly of Questa, New Mexico; and daughter, Mary Katherine Lieschner and husband Scott of Montana. There...
Theresa Gonzales
Aug 31, 2017
Theresa “Mouse” Gonzales, age 61, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on August 31, 2017. She was born in Las Vegas, NM to Delia P. and Frank A. Gonzales. She is preceded in death by her parents, close friend Frank DeMattia and brother in law John Craig. She is survived by her brother Frank E Gonzales, sisters Ernestin and...
Cecilia Gonzales Manning
Aug 30, 2017
Cecilia Gonzales Manning, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home on August 30, 2017. Cecilia was born on November 18, 1931 in El Rancho, New Mexico. Her parents were Frederico and Emerenciana Gonzales. She is survived by her loving husband, Kenyon Manning and five children: Danny Gonzales, Dorothy Garcia and her husband Tom, Diane Lacassagne and...
Laura Rivera
Aug 29, 2017
Laura Rivera, age 47, of Santa Fe passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her infant son Alex Rivera; grandmothers: Lupe Rodriguez and Sally Hernandez. Laura was born July 25, 1970 to Frances Rodriguez and Leroy Rivera. She will be remembered as a wholehearted, strong, brave, independent, and loving...
Ralph Vail
Aug 28, 2017
RALPH E. VAIL (June 1, 1926 – August 28, 2017) Ralph Vail, born in Forest Grove, Oregon was the son of Ralph Vail, Sr. and Mabel Vail. He married Margaret Rose in August 1947. Ralph and Margaret have four children. Scott G. Vail of Mora, Carrie Vail Tienken of Fresno, CA, Shelley Vail Kaiser of Angel Fire and Robert A....
Brent Schutz
Aug 28, 2017
Surrounded by his family and friends, our beloved “Brentie” passed away peacefully to join his son in heaven on August 28, 2017. Brent is preceded in death by his son Jarod Schutz; his maternal grandparents Ciprianita and Tony Casados; paternal grandparents Leo and Josephine Schutz. He is survived by his parents Joe Schutz and Rosina Schutz; daughter Jennifer and husband...
Donald Vinzant
Aug 27, 2017
Donald Vinzant, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather has gone to sleep with Jesus Christ Our Lord. He left us on August 27, 2017 after a long illness. He was born on January 9, 1942 in Red Bluff, CA. He married his wife Betty of 56 years in 1961 in Albq, NM. He enlisted in the U.S.M.C. in...
Arturo A. Trujillo Sr.
Aug 27, 2017
Arturo A. Trujillo Sr.. Age 80 Passed away on August 27, 2017. Arturo was preceded in death by his parents Bonefacio and Odelia Trujillo. Arturo is survived by his Sons; Arthur Trujillo, Victor Trujillo, and Norman Trujillo, Daughter; Laura Trujillo. Two special nephews; Bobby and Kenny Trujillo, Brother; Berlin Trujillo and many other Relatives and Friends. Mr. Trujillo will be...
Mariann Bachert
Aug 25, 2017
Age 58, died suddenly on Friday morning following a lengthy illness with her family by her side. Mariann was loved by many and all of those whose life she touched will never forget her. She was born December 25th, 1958 and was raised in Las Vegas, NM. She was blessed with a loving family, charisma, many natural talents, and 4...
