Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
George Chacon
Apr 1, 2017
George Chacón, 63, resident of Taos died April 1st 2017 of a heart attack. He was born in Saguache, CO. He had two loving mothers; Ciria and Edna and his father was Sammie Chacón. He married Beverly Chacon on August 20th, 1984. He is preceded in death by father, Sammie Chacon, maternal mother, Ciria Chacón, mother,Edna Chacon, brother, Sammy Jr...
Herman Goad
Apr 1, 2017
Herman G. Goad, age 78 of Ojo Caliente, NM passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM. Herman was born on February 22, 1939 in Abiqui, NM to his parents of happy memory, George Washington Goad and Velvia Mae Goad. Herman attended Espanola Valley High School where he played football and basketball. Herman loved farming, the outdoors and...
Rosalie Elvida Rivera Anton
Mar 31, 2017
Rosalie Elvida Rivera Anton December 21, 1931 – March 31, 2017 Rosalie Elvida Rivera Anton passed away March 31, 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 married George James Anton in Santa Fe in 1966. She was preceded in death by her...
Julian Gilbert Johnson
Mar 31, 2017
Julian Gilbert Johnson 70 of Albuquerque NM formerly from Espanola passed away peacefully at home on March 31, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 22, 1946 to Senaida and Gilberto Johnson in Cebolla, NM He was preceded in death by both his parents and by his mother and father-in-law Elisaida and Patricio Baca of Chimayo. Julian...
Mary Ulibarri
Mar 28, 2017
Mary Ulibarri 2/10/1937 - 3/28/2017 Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother joined the Lord on March 28th, 2017 while surrounded by her loving husband and caring family. She was born to Mary Guadalupe and Ambrosia Romero. She was raised by her grandparents, Maria Elena and Melaquias Montoya in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Mary is survived by her husband, of 61...
Dennis Long
Mar 27, 2017
Dennis Lee Long, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, church elder, and friend; teacher, painter, sculptor, poet, and musician, died on March 27, 2017. He was 75. Dennis was born in Forest Grove, Oregon to Gorman Eldon Long, and Norma Mae Bailey Long on September 9, 1941, joining his older brother, Gorman Bruce Long. He spent his first 6 years...
Donnie Brokmeyer
Mar 26, 2017
Donald L. Brokmeyer “Donnie B” Entrepreneur, Skier, Chef, Kayaker Donnie, 56, passed away on March 26, 2017 at 4:10 am. Donnie loved the outdoors, exploring life on rivers and in the mountains. He enjoyed listening to live music and traveling. He will be missed. Donnie was born in Michigan on December 19, 1960 to Donald Brokmeyer and Lorraine Graham. A...
Frances Vigil
Mar 25, 2017
Frances Vigil, 88, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2017 in Ranchos de Taos, NM, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Rodarte, to Procopio Sisneros and Beatriz Fernandez Sisneros on September 17, 1928. She is preceded in death by the parents who raised her, Ramon Maestas and Rafaelita Fernandez Maestas; parents-in-law, Antonio J. Vigil and Hijnia Gutierrez...
Jose Gallegos
Mar 25, 2017
Jose Orlando (“Chuco”) Gallegos, 91, a resident of Questa passed away on March 25, 2017. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lucy Gallegos; parents, Santiago and Eufamia Gallegos; brothers, Solio, Gilbert, Louis, and Jimmy; sister, Olivia Quintana; and granddaughter, Kendrea Gallegos. He is survived by his children, Jack (Deluvina) Gallegos, Kenneth (Ida) Gallegos, Frank (Judy) Gallegos, Jorlanda...
Dyckman Vermilye
Mar 25, 2017
Dyckman Ware Vermilye, 94, passed away on March 25th, 2017 at the Taos Retirement Village following complications from a recent fall. Born July 8, 1922 and raised in Staten Island, New York, the son of Joseph Ware Vermilye and Alice Louise (Love) Vermilye, he lived mainly in Florida, the Washington, DC area, Harare Zimbabwe and Cape Town, South Africa before...
Alice Armijo
Mar 24, 2017
Alice “Shorty” Armijo was called to be with our lord on March 24, 2017. Alice is preceded in death by her parents Maria and Benito Vigil, siblings Jane Mason, Benito, Jenny and Dee Vigil. Children Avery and Renee Armijo. son-in-law Eddie Griego and grandson Joaquin Casaus IV. She is survived by her loving husband Gregorio M. Armijo; Son Charlie Armijo;...
Supaporn Chimsuk
Mar 22, 2017
Cat, Daughter, sister, mother, friend and animal lover; We will miss many things about you such as your fishing advice, cooking tips and great stories of your life adventures. We are heartbroken you left us much to soon but understand you must rest now...... Rest in Peace. She will be missed by her two sons Tyler Earl and Kampy Khonphian,...
William Mason
Mar 22, 2017
Another glorious Sierra day in which one seems to be dissolved and absorbed and sent pulsing onward we know not where. Life seems neither long nor short, and we take no more heed to save time or make haste than do the trees and stars. This true freedom, a good practical sort of immortality. John Muir
Lawrence "Larry" Martinez
Mar 21, 2017
Lawrence (Larry) Martinez, 64 of Santa Fe N.M went to be with our lord on March 21st 2017 following a lengthy illness. He was born on April 3, 1952 He is preceded in death by his step father Rudolph (Rudy) Roybal, and his sister Mary Jane Roybal (Michelle (Chow) Madrid). He is survived by his sons Matthew (Jessica) Martinez and...
Olivia Gonzales
Mar 20, 2017
Olivia C. Gonzales, 87, of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on March 20, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Arturo Gonzales, son, Miguel Gonzales, parents, Felipe and Magdalena Arellano, brother, Onofre Arellano. She is survived by her grandsons, Daniel Gonzales (Angie) and Jose Gonzales (Marisa), mother of her grandchildren, Lisa Baca, great grandchildren, Sonya Abigail, Jerome...
Darrell Hedgecoke
Mar 20, 2017
Darrell Glenn Hedgecoke January 2, 1959 – March 20, 2017 Darrell, a loving father, son, brother, uncle and grandfather left us to be with Our Lord in Heaven. He is preceded in death by his grandfather Sofio Valdez, father Knox Hedgecoke and brother Calvin Hedgecoke. He is survived by his mother Connie Ingram, son Ian Hedgecoke, daughter Destiny Hedgecoke, sister...
Kenneth Mccallum
Mar 20, 2017
Ken McCallum, 67, of Taos passed away on March 20, 2017. He retired from the State of New Mexico. He enjoyed time with family and friends in the outdoors camping, rafting, golfing, biking and fishing. He loved playing golf and rafting rivers. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clare and Elizabeth McCallum, parents in-law, Lolo and Polly Montoya,...
Mary C. Brooks
Mar 19, 2017
• Mary C. Brooks January 9, 1926-March 19, 2017 "Someone Special" Mary C. Brooks, age 91 of Los Alamos, NM died March 19th at Palmilla Senior Center Living in Albuquerque, NM of natural causes. Mary was born on January 09, 1926 to Norman and Ruth Carls of Allegany, NY. After graduating from Allegany High School and acing her chemistry regents,...
Abenicio Sanchez
Mar 19, 2017
Abenicio Sanchez went home to be with his Lord and savior Jesus Christ on March 19, 2017 at the age of 97, just shy of his 98th birthday. He is preceded in death by his parents Emilia Pacheco and Zacarias Sanchez, his spouses Esther Sanchez and Annie Sanchez, five sisters, and two brothers. He was the last remaining sibling. He...
Gilles Cahn
Mar 19, 2017
Gilles J. Cahn 1936-2017 It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother on March 19, 2017. He is survived by his wife Eleni of 60 years marriage, daughters Robin Cahn, Lisa Cahn and partner Chip Corlett, son Stephan Cahn and wife Jennifer, grandchildren Noah Cahn, Saya Cahn, Lucy Cahn and...
