Obituaries

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

Elvira "Viga" Salazar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

John Roybal

John Roybal

Aug 25, 2017

John Gilbert Roybal, 83, of Penasco passed away on August 25, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rafael and Claudina Roybal, sister, Maria Adonila Travis and brother, Jose Alfonso Roybal. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lillian Roybal of Penasco, sons, Ralph Roybal (Kim) and Gilbert Roybal both of Albuquerque, NM, two grandsons, Daryl...

Manuel Sanchez Sr.

Manuel Sanchez Sr.

Aug 25, 2017

Manuel Sanchez Sr., 86, of Taos passed away on August 25, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Martinez Sanchez, sons, Raymond Sanchez and Rudy Sanchez, daughter, Natasha Mondragon and step-son, Nick Coca. He is survived by his children, Dolores Sanchez, Manuel Sanchez Jr., Lilly Sanchez, Emily Martinez and Rosita Martinez, step-sons, Roger Martinez (Debbie) and Fermin...

Robert M. Gonzales

Robert M. Gonzales

Aug 24, 2017

Robert M. Gonzales, age 70, passed away on August 24, 2017 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was born in Wagon Mound, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his parents Antonio Gonzales and Aurora Encinias, sister Patricia Montoya, and infant sister Frances Gonzales. He is survived by his daughters Rebecca Roybal, Monica Rael and Jennifer Gonzales-Martinez (Eric), grandchildren...

Thomas Edward Morin Jr.

Thomas Edward Morin Jr.

Aug 22, 2017

THOMAS EDWARD MORIN JR. It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas Edward Morin Jr., a long time resident of New Mexico, announces his passing away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Jerri; his children Mollie Sara Givan (Tom), Marc Morin (Karen), and grandchildren Elsa Givan, Oliver Givan, Brady...

Paul K Conner

Paul K Conner

Aug 19, 2017

Dr. Paul K Conner Jr. Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, K Conner was claimed by his Lord on August 19, 2017 in Santa Fe, NM. Dr. Conner was born on September 23, 1930 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Ethel (Cronovich) and Dr. Paul Kerr Conner Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother James Patrick Conner....

Kodi A. Wheeler

Kodi A. Wheeler

Aug 18, 2017

Kodi A. Wheeler passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017. He was born on February 20, 1988 in Santa Fe, NM to John (Rick) F. Wheeler and Renee K. Romero. He graduated from St. Michael’s high school in 2006, had a strong work ethic, was a music enthusiast and beyond talented in his artistic endeavors. He loved spending time with...

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