Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Charlotte A. Maxwell
Jul 13, 2017
CHARLOTTE A. MAXWELL, a respected Santa Fe educator, died unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, July 13, 2017. She was 74. The eldest of Alvin Hartsfield and Sally (née Thompson) Hartsfield’s children, Charlotte was born on August 14, 1942, in Arp, Texas. A beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and mentor, she was always known to be a caring, beautiful, intelligent...
Cecilia D. Rivera
Jul 12, 2017
Cecilia D. Rivera passed away July 12, 2017 at Kingston Residence in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was born in Wagon Mound, New Mexico to Ricardo Rivera and Ana Garcia Rivera. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Theresa Wallace (Eugene); and sister, Rosalie E. Anton (George). She is survived by her nieces Patricia Rivera Wallace of Santa...
Burford Tunnell
Jul 11, 2017
Burford R. Tunnell, 98, of Taos and formerly of Lubbock, Texas passed away on July 11, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife, of 62 years, Cora Lucile Tunnell who passed away in 2004. He is survived by his daughter, Jacquelyn Coggin and son, Burford Rutledge Tunnell, II, grandchildren, Katharine Vuille, Bianca Tunnell, David Tunnell and Dorothy Tunnell....
Seferino Eduardo Ortiz
Jul 9, 2017
Seferino Eduardo “Sef” Ortiz , age 42, entered eternal life peacefully on July 9, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. Sef was born July 7, 1975, the Son of David and Celina Ortiz. He was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents Armando and Guadalupe Ortiz and Maternal Grandparents Jose Carpio and Frances Griego, Uncles Ray and Jesse Griego and...
Andrew Munoz
Jul 9, 2017
Andrew Munoz, age 27, a resident of Santa Fe has passed July 9, 2017. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Frank Noriega Sr., uncle Frank Noriega Jr., brother, Mark Noriega, and cousins Amy Noriega and Selena Valencia. His is survived by his mother, Marie Munoz, sister, Angela (Anthony Futch), nieces and nephews Maricella, Jason Macoron, Dante Alobaidi, aunts...
Joe Pena
Jul 8, 2017
Services will be on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at the Kiva Chapel of Light (Rivera Family Funeral Home 505-989-7032) For more information, please feel free to call.
Stella Sandoval
Jul 7, 2017
Stella Sandoval of Santa Fe was called to be with our Lord on Friday July 7, 2017. Stella was born on August 25th, 1924 to Adolfo and Eloisa Vigil Rodriguez. Stella married the love of her life Ernesto Sandoval on October 15th, 1945. They had seven children and accomplished many of their dreams together. Stella was a loving wife, mother,...
Dirk Martinez
Jul 7, 2017
Dirk R. Martinez, 82, passed away peacefully at his home on July 7, 2017. He served in the Special Forces and was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam war. He was awarded The Army Commendation Medal for his service. He was born on September 21, 1934 and was originally from Taos, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by...
Rudolf "Rudy" Gonzales
Jul 6, 2017
Rudolf “Rudy” Gonzales Rudy Gonzales, age 70, of Santa Fe, passed away on July 6, 2017 in Santa Fe, New Mexico due to a short illness. He is preceded in death by his father, Joe Gonzales, his mother, Deleria Gonzales, father-in-law, Ignacio Flores, and sister-in-law, Laura Flores. He is survived by his wife, Lucia, sons: Troy (Steff), Rudy Jr. (Amy),...
Helen Cohn
Jul 6, 2017
Helen Trujillo Cohn, 90, of Taos passed away on July 06, 2017. She was a proud established Taos business owner of Cohn Enterprise along with her husband, Levi. She is preceded in death by her husband, Levi Cohn, children, Arabella, Pauline, Beatrice “Punky” and Louie Cohn, granddaughter, Natasha M., parents, Pablita and Alfonso Trujillo. She is survived by her daughter,...
Amancio Villa
Jul 6, 2017
Amancio T. Villa, age 80 of Espanola, passed away on Thursday, July 6th. Services are pending.
Christine Elizabeth Russell
Jul 6, 2017
Christine Elizabeth Russell, 70, was born in Melbourne, Australia on December 9th 1946. She passed away at home in Santa Fe, New Mexico on July 6th. Dearest Christine, your life was an inspiration to all of us touched by your strength of spirit, thoughtfulness, compassion, understanding, and vitality. You lived always, always, positively; with beauty, remarkable strength and profound hope...
William Macneil
Jul 6, 2017
William A. MacNeil, April 6, 1940 – July 6, 2017 A man who loved words, William A. MacNeil, 77, was a newspaper editor, playwright, director, actor, and producer. He died July 6, 2017 at his home in Santa Fe after a long illness. Bill was born to William R. and Helen (Tobin) MacNeil in Brooklyn, N.Y. on April 6, 1940,...
Ashleigh Lauren Martinez-Trujillo
Jul 4, 2017
Ashleigh left us on July 4th. Her star was too bright for this Earth, so she went on to shine bigger and brighter from above. From the day she was born, Ashleigh was like a beautiful flower, always happy, always smiling, always carefree. Whomever was lucky enough to cross paths with her could feel her lovely spirit. She had artistic...
David Loya-Loya
Jul 4, 2017
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 7, 2017 at 9:00a.m. in the Kiva Chapel of Light at Rivera Family Funeral Home.
Cheryl Ann Platt
Jul 4, 2017
Cheryl Ann Platt, 65, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in the loving care of her husband. Born June 22, 1952 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Cheryl spent most of her life in Albuquerque. Cheryl Attended New Mexico State University from 1971 to 1972 and the University of New Mexico from 1972 to 1973....
Samuel Montoya
Jul 3, 2017
Samuel Susano Montoya was born on August 11, 1932 in Santa Cruz, NM, son of Procopio and Teresita Montoya; he danced into Jesus’ waiting arms on July 3, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Procopio & Teresita Montoya; his in-laws, Sabino & Lupita Madril; and his sister and brothers, Philomena Romero, Willie & Eppie Montoya. Raised in...
Wayne Martin
Jul 2, 2017
It is with a heavy heart that saddens us to announce the passing of our beloved friend Wayne Martin. Wayne left this world on Sunday July 2nd. Services will be held on Friday July 21st at 4:00 pm Montezuma Lodge, 461 Paseo Del Peralta, Santa Fe NM. With a reception to follow at Santa Fe RV, 5029 Agua Fria, Santa...
Nan Lawrence
Jul 2, 2017
Nan Lawrence of Santa Fe NM has passed away peacefully at home with family on July 2nd 2017. Nan was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1931 and moved to Santa Fe in 1984. For 33 years she loved Santa Fe, the weather ,the art and the people. She loved to cook and have dinner parties. Over the years she...
Vernon Cooper
Jul 1, 2017
Vernon Cooper, aged 89, passed away in his sleep on July 1, 2017, in Taos, New Mexico. He was born on December 7, 1927 in Shidler, Oklahoma, to Roy and Edith Cooper. After serving in the Navy in WWII, Vernon married the love of his life, Alice Marie Cobb. They had three daughters, seven grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. He...
