Obituaries

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

Gilberto Corral Valdiviezo

Gilberto Corral Valdiviezo

Oct 26, 2017

Gilberto Corral-Valdiviezo, Age 72, passed away on October 26, 2017. Gilberto was preceded in death by his Parents; Manuel and Margarita Corral, Brothers; Alberto and Augustine Corral-Valdiviezo, Sister; Maria Luisa Corral, Niece; Yolanda. Gilberto is survived by his Spouse; Anita J. Corral, Son: Manuel Corral, Step Son; Thomas Lucero, Daughters; Lisa Corral and Lorie Corral. Sister: Stela Corral-Terran, Brother; Esaias...

Geraldine Garcia

Geraldine Garcia

Oct 25, 2017

Geraldine Garcia, 62, of Ponderosa New Mexico peacefully passed into God’s hands on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Geraldine is survived by her husband Louie Garcia of Ponderosa, son Matthew (Celina) Garcia and grandsons Matthew Jr., Levi, and Justin Garcia of Ponderosa, step-daughter Anna (Joseph) Lovato and step-grandchildren Adrian and Monique Chavez, Joseph and Antonio Lovato...

Alfredo Espinoza

Alfredo Espinoza

Oct 24, 2017

Alfredo Alejandro Espinoza, 71, of Arroyo Seco and Pojoaque passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Luben and Maria Espinoza, infant sister, Marcella Espinoza, sister, Margaret Sanchez (Anthony), nephew, Andrew Sanchez, grandparents, Eva Valdez, Manuel Herrera, Valentin Valdez, Emilio and Marianita Roybal, in laws, Teofilio Vigil, Telesfor and Teddie Garcia. He is...

Tomas Chacon

Tomas Chacon

Oct 24, 2017

Elijio “Tomas” Chacon, Age 62, went home with the Lord on Oct. 24, 2017. A long-time resident of Santa Fe, NM and formerly of El Rito, NM, he touched the hearts of many and will be deeply missed. Tomas was born Aug. 14, 1955, in EI Rito, NM. He is preceded in death by his Father, Jose P. Chacon; Mother,...

George E. Adelo

George E. Adelo

Oct 23, 2017

George E. Adelo, 64, passed away on October 23, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 23, 1953 to Consuelo and George Adelo. George grew up in Pecos, but worked most of his life in Santa Fe where he practiced law since being admitted into the State Bar in 1978. George helped run his family’s business...

Nellie Maes

Nellie Maes

Oct 22, 2017

Nellie May Maes-Sanchez, 75, of Questa, New Mexico (formerly of Alamosa, Colorado) went to be with the lord October 22, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Nellie was born July 2, 1942 in Las Animas, Colorado, to Leo and Jennie Sanchez. Nellie enjoyed gardening, yard work, crocheting and was an avid bingo player and gambler. Most of all, she loved spending...

Renetta Miera

Renetta Miera

Oct 22, 2017

Renetta M. Miera, 44, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2017. She is preceded in death by her mother, Christine Miera, grandmother, Delia Miera, uncle, Carlos Miera, aunts, Gloria and Irma Miera. She is survived by her sister, Jo Anna Martinez (Max Stroback), nephew, Joseph, nieces, Stefanie, Abbie and Candice, grandfather, Felix Miera, aunt, Lillian Miera, uncles, Felix...

Deborah M. (Schreiber) Hererra

Deborah M. (Schreiber) Hererra

Oct 21, 2017

Deborah M (Schreiber) Herrera 62, from El Rancho passed away on October 21, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents Abner and Dorothy Schreiber and her in-laws Juan and Sophie Herrera. She is survived by her husband Tommy, sons Samuel and Ernesto his wife Magaly. Sister Abby Gould, her husband Tom, Nieces Faith...

Clyde Ortega

Clyde Ortega

Oct 21, 2017

Clyde Ortega 47, of Santa Fe New Mexico was taken up to Heaven with the Lord Jesus Christ and all the angels October 21, 2017. Clyde is preceded in death by his wife Eusemia Rodriquez, grandfather and grandmother Pablo and Adelina Ortega grandmother and grandfather Fidel and Tessie Cordova and Aunt Sandra Cordova. He was also survived by his father...

Bernard Gilbert Nuanez

Bernard Gilbert Nuanez

Oct 20, 2017

Bernard Gilbert Nuanez passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017 surrounded by his loving Family. He is preceded in death by his parents Bernardo and Luisa Nuanez, and siblings Max and Sam Romero, John, Eutimo, Paul and Carmen Nuanez. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Irene Nuanez, his sons John (Mary), David and Bobby (Debbie), his...

Rose Medrano

Rose Medrano

Oct 20, 2017

Rose Medrano Rose Medrano, age 83, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017 surrounded by her family. Born on June 30, 1934 in Santa Fe, NM to parents Agapito and Cirilia Ulibarri. She married Tony Medrano on December 24, 1952. She is preceded in death by her sisters Evangeline Wells, Priscilla Griego and Benita, brothers Junior and Tony. She is...

Isaac Garcia

Isaac Garcia

Oct 20, 2017

Isaac Leroy Garcia, 32, of Arroyo Seco passed away unexpectedly on October 20, 2017. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Herman Garcia and Manuel Jaramillo. He is survived by his sons, Isaiah, Jeremiah and Isaac Jr., father, Emilio Garcia (Kathleen), mother, Ruby Jaramillo, grandmother who raised him, Rose Garcia, grandmother, Vicky Jaramillo, brothers, Joshua Jaramillo (Samantha), Johnathan Jaramillo...

Eugene J. Chavez Jr.

Eugene J. Chavez Jr.

Oct 19, 2017

Eugene J. Chavez Jr. born July 12, 1936 in Santa Fe, NM. Entered into heaven October 19th, 2017 was 81. Passed peacefully at home under hospice care, Married to Frances R. Cordova for 53 years. Preceeded in death by his father Eugenio J. Chavez Sr. and mother Pauline Montoya. Siblings: Jenny Gonzales, John L. Chavez, and Adrian Chavez. Eugene was...

Roger Fernando Aragon

Roger Fernando Aragon

Oct 19, 2017

Roger Fernando Aragon, 68, of Questa passed away on October 19, 2017. He was retired from the Questa Fire Department as a volunteer, worked and retired from Chevron Mine as a mechanic. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jane Aragon, brothers, Donald Bailon Sr. and Robert Bailon, sister, Delores Sanchez and parents, Reyes Aragon and Elodia Bailon. He...

Louis Rubel Baca

Louis Rubel Baca

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....

Ray Sisco

Ray Sisco

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...

Donald Dwane Mccurdy

Donald Dwane Mccurdy

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...

Ernest Spencer Sr.

Ernest Spencer Sr.

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...

Ryan Barnes

Ryan Barnes

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...

Adelina "Lena" Ortiz

Adelina "Lena" Ortiz

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,...

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