Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Gail Giron
Jul 1, 2017
Gail Giron, 76, of Taos passed away on July 2, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Muriel VanCleve. She is survived by her husband, Amos D. Giron, children, Colleen Faurie (Robert) and David Tracy Giron, 4 grandchildren, sister, Gretchen, many other relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 14, 2017 at...
Dennis Michael Black
Jul 1, 2017
Dennis Michael Black passed away on July 1, 2017, in his new adopted city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, after a brief illness. He was born in Queens, New York in 1964, and spent his early years living in Geneva, Switzerland and London, England, where his father was employed. The family eventually settled in Houston, Texas, where Dennis attended the...
Alice Sookying Cameron
Jul 1, 2017
In the early morning hours of July 1, 2017, our beloved wife and mother, Alice Sookying Cameron, took flight from this earthly domain, the result of a devastating accident the previous evening. Born Sook Ying Hew in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, to Father Hew Pin Yooi and Mother Siow Kwin Yin, Alice came to the United States in 1988 to...
Lawrance "Larry" Hoover
Jun 30, 2017
Lawrance J. Hoover passed away on June 30, 2017, surrounded by his family. Mr. Hoover was preceded in death by his parents; David and Pauline Hoover, Daughters; Jessica and Annette Hoover, Mother of his children; Mary Jane Lopez-Hoover, Granddaughter; Madyson Jane Hoover, Paternal Grandparents; Jesse Hoover and Barbarita Lobato, Maternal Grandparents; Luis Baca and Tomasita Gutierrez, Niece; Judith Armijo and...
Lawrance "Larry" Hoover
Jun 30, 2017
Lawrance J. Hoover passed away on June 30, 2017, surrounded by his family. Mr. Hoover was preceded in death by his parents; David and Pauline Hoover, Daughters; Jessica and Annette Hoover, Mother of his children; Mary Jane Lopez-Hoover, Granddaughter; Madyson Jane Hoover, Paternal Grandparents; Jesse Hoover and Barbarita Lobato, Maternal Grandparents; Luis Baca and Tomasita Gutierrez, Niece; Judith Armijo and...
Carter Tague
Jun 29, 2017
April 12, 1965 - June 29, 2017 SANTA FE Carter Roland Tague passed away quietly in his beloved home, Santa Fe. He was born in Oklahoma City - the son of Susan Boddy Tague Moore and Roland Tague. His mother, Susan, and brother, Cameron Tague, predeceased him. He is survived by his sister, Courtney (and her husband Lionel), of Australia;...
Jose M. Silva Jr.
Jun 29, 2017
Jose Malaquias Silva, Jr., 84, of San Cristobal passed away on June 29, 2017. He was a loving father of his children, Tony Silva (Debra), Michael Silva, Abraham Silva (Richard), Eve Silva, Bonnie Scofield (Kevin), Jackie Silva (Milton), mother of his children, Nora Silva, 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, sisters, Arabella Padilla, Peme Cardenas, Lucy Ellis (Vern), brother, Larry Silva...
Flora R Martinez
Jun 29, 2017
Flora R. Martinez passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017 surrounded by her family. Flora was preceded in death by her Parents, Endalesio and Adelina Rendon; Daughter, Lena Anaya; Sisters, Benedicta Rendon, Bennie C. War, Brothers; Jose A. Rendon Jr.,Pete Rendon, Sigfredo Rendon, Sister in-law, Angelita Rendon, and Brother in-law Ernesto Valdez. Flora is survived by her Husband Joe B....
John Trujillo
Jun 28, 2017
John Climaco Trujillo, 94, of Taos passed away on June 28, 2017. He was a World War II veteran and fought under General Patton. He is preceded in death by his wife, Adelina Arellano Trujillo, parents, Tranquelino and Cirilia Trujillo, brothers, Vences, Elias and Henry Trujillo, sisters, Cleo Garcia and Ruth Trujillo. He is survived by his children, Elaine Martinez...
Robert Bournique
Jun 27, 2017
Robert James “Bob” Bournique, 81, died Tuesday, June 27 due to Alzheimer's disease, after living a very full life. He was born on November 16, 1935 in Butler, Pennsylvania, the 6th child of Louis and Frances Bournique. As a young man, he served as a Navy pilot flying off the carrier USS Independence. He survived ejecting from his plane over...
Yolanda Gonzales
Jun 27, 2017
Yolanda Gonzales, 35, of El Prado passed away on June 27, 2017. She is survived by her children, Ivy, Santiago and Yana Gonzales, mother, Estina Sanchez, sisters, Toña Muñoz, Verna Sanchez and Christina Remington, brother, Ben Ankerpont, niece, Miquela Romero, nephews, Angel Fernandez, Ramon II, Aden, Isaias, Lucius, Nicolaus Muñoz, Joseph Casias and Ricky Salazar, other relatives and friends. Yolanda...
Margarito Trujillo
Jun 26, 2017
Margarito Trujillo of Cañon, Taos, NM, died on June 26, 2017, at the age of 94 at the Taos Living Center. Margarito was a proud veteran of World War II and a well known musician, especially remembered for his excellent accordion playing. He was also a devout Catholic and member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. He was preceded in...
Diane Seitz
Jun 26, 2017
Diane Seitz, 68, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on June 26, 2017. A vibrant spirit taken too soon from this life. She is preceded in death by her son, Joshua and father, Herman. She is survived by her children, Yadin, Shala, and Lonny, mother, Charlene, and sisters, Alison and Jennifer, along with extended family and friends. Diane was a...
E. Nadine Grubbs
Jun 26, 2017
E. Nadine Grubbs Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister and friend to many. Nadine Grubbs longtime resident of Santa Fe, NM was called home on Monday, June 26, 2017. Nadine was preceded in death by her husband Herman Grubbs, parents John Simpson and Mae West, brother Noble West and sister Dorothy Jean Crisp. She was also preceded by significant...
James George
Jun 25, 2017
James “Jim” David George, age 73, passed away peacefully at home on June 25th, 2017 after a prolonged illness. He was born in Glenview, Illinois, and attended Coe College in Iowa. Jim earned his law degree at the University of Denver and practiced law on Indian Reservations in Minnesota. He moved to Santa Fe in the early seventies, where he...
Selena Marie Valencia
Jun 22, 2017
Selena Marie Valencia, passed away June 22, 2017. Born on July 27, 1995 in Santa Fe, NM. She is survived by her parents Ramos Valencia and Josie Noriega, her sister Franchesca, grandparents Robert and Barbara Valencia and Tillie Noriega, uncles and aunts; Marsha Gustavo Perez, Melissa (Maxine) Garcia, Roberta (Miguel) Valencia, Elmer (Carol) Noriega, Larry (Pam) Noriega, Robert Noriega, Marie...
Jose Vasquez
Jun 21, 2017
Jose George Vasquez, 86, of Espanola passed away on June 21, 2017. A prayer service will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017 at 7 PM at the Rivera Chapel in Espanola. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 10 AM at the Rivera Chapel with burial to follow at the El Rito Cemetery.
Phillip Santistevan
Jun 21, 2017
Phillip Santistevan Phil was just a regular guy with a beautiful smile and a personality to match, who loved to make people happy. He was generous to a fault even sometimes looking for homeless people so he could contribute something to help them out. He is survived by his mother, Mary Lucero, lifelong partner, Lucy “Luz” Rivera, his aunt Frances...
Efigenia Virginia Martinez
Jun 20, 2017
Efigenia “Virginia” Martinez, age 73, has passed away on June 20, 2017. She was born in Coyote, NM to parents Olympia and Juan. She married Louie Martinez on February 8, 1963 in Monticello, Utah. She is preceded in death by her Grandparents Melicendo, Efigenia and Cedilia Lovato, Father Juan Martinez, Son Darrell Martinez, Daughter Darcey Martinez, and Step Daughter Lisa...
