Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Sally Ann Gallegos
Mar 18, 2017
Sally Ann Gallegos, age 54 a resident of Espanola, NM passed away after a short illness on Saturday, March 18th in Albuquerque, NM. Sally was born May, 30, 1962 in Delta, Colorado to Elizaida Sally and Paul Quintana. On June 16, 1984 Sally Ann Quintana and Gary Gallegos, Sr. were joined in Holy Matrimony in Espanola, NM. Sally was preceded...
Manuel Romero
Mar 18, 2017
Manuel A. Romero, Sr., 85, of Questa passed away on March 18, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife, Idela C. Romero, parents, Jose and Maria Romero, son, Manuel A. Romero, Jr., son in-law, Jesus A. Medina Sr. He is survived by his children, Samuel E. Romero (Gloria) of Questa, Sally Gonzales (Ben) of Questa, Victoria Medina of...
Tillie Trujillo
Mar 17, 2017
Tillie Trujillo 1935-2017 Tillie, beloved mom, grandma, great-grandma, friend and devoted wife passed away peacefully on March 17, 2017 in her home after a brief illness. Tillie was born in Santa Fe, NM on January 6, 1935. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guadalupe Tapia and Margarita Tapia Hurtado, husband of 19 years, Joe F. Trujillo, beloved son...
Gonzalo Armijo
Mar 17, 2017
Gonzalo “GoGo” Armijo, age 82, passed on March 17, 2017 in Roswell, NM. He was born in Cerrillos, NM on January 10, 1935 to Justa and Diego Armijo. He is preceded in death by his spouse Antonia “Tonie” Armijo. He is survived by his sister Josie Romero, son Eddie Roybal (Marcia), Michael Armijo (Corrine), John Armijo (Debbie), Robert Armijo (Janet),...
Jesse James Cordova
Mar 17, 2017
Jesse James Cordova, age 63 of Cundiyo passed away Friday evening, March 17, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. Jesse was born in Fairview, NM to Willie and Sabina Cordova. Jesse was preceded in death by his father, Willie Cordova, Paternal grandparents, Fred and Lina Cordova, Maternal grandparents, Juan, Patricia and Manuelita Vigil. Jesse is survived by his wife of...
Marcus Manuel Varela
Mar 17, 2017
Marcus Manuel Varela May 14, 1997 – March 17, 2017 Our Angel Marcus Manuel Varela has gone to be with our Lord on March 17, 2017. Born May 14, 1997 to Denise Varela. A lifelong resident of Pecos, New Mexico, he is survived by his mother Denise Varela, brother Jacob Varela and sister Emma Varela, Grandparents Ernesto and Erlinda Varela,...
Thomas Rivera
Mar 17, 2017
Thomas (Tom) Frank Rivera, 56, of Taos passed away surrounded by his family on March 17, 2017. He is preceded in death by his father, Arthur Rivera, Sr., brothers, Paul, Artie Jr. and sister, Marianna Rivera. He is survived by his mother, Flora Rivera, children, James, Jamie, Crystal, sons in-law, Francisco and Miguel, mother of his children, Josephine Cortez, sister,...
Gloria Rael
Mar 16, 2017
Gloria Rael, 57, of Questa passed away on March 16, 2017. She is preceded in death by her father, Seberiano Mondragon. She is survived by her husband, Fred Rael, mother, Margarita Mondragon, children, Ricky Mondragon (Janine), Daniel and Deven Rael, grandchildren, Kane and Katie, sister, Romaine Martinez (Luis), many other relatives and friends. Rosaries will be recided on March 19,...
Margaret Cargill
Mar 16, 2017
Margaret “Gretta” Cargill, 84 of Arroyo Seco passed away on March 16, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Robbie A. Cargill, children, Rory Cargill of London, David Cargill (Katrin) of London, Moira O’Hanlon of Arroyo Seco, Deirdre Johnson (Barry) of New Zealand, grandchildren, Daniel, Merlin, Harry, Noah, Connor, Ione and brother, Vincent O’Hanlon of Dublin, Ireland....
Soveida Vargas
Mar 15, 2017
Soveida Vargas, 97, of Taos passed away on March 15, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Martin Vargas, sons, Victor Gomez, Jerome and Ray M. Vargas, parents, Demetrio and Carlotta Gomez, siblings, Bences, Candido, Domitilia, Pauline, Mary and Annie Gomez. She is survived by her daughter, Clara Vargas, special nieces, Ruffie Martinez and Josie Espinoza, many other...
Isela Esparza
Mar 14, 2017
Isela Esparza, age 78, passed away on March 14, 2017 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was born in Juarez, Mexico on December 25, 1938 to Guadalupe and Trinidad Macias. She married Raul Esparza on February 8, 1959. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Jose, Sergio, Victor, and Aurturo Macias, her son Sergio Esparza, granddaughter Natalie...
Flora Vigil
Mar 13, 2017
Flora Vigil, 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 13, 2017 in Santa Fe, NM. She was born July 12, 1922 in Duran, New Mexico to Escolastica Saiz and Celestino Saiz. She is preceded in death by her spouses Ernesto Perea and Seferino Vigil and sons Sammy and Dennis Perea. She is survived by her daughters Bernice...
Doris A. Montoya
Mar 12, 2017
Doris A. Montoya, 78 of Des Montes, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2017, lovingly surrounded by her family. Doris is preceded in death by her parents, Ismael Garcia and Annie Oakeley Garcia; Parents-in-law, Estrellita and Mardoqueo Lucero; son, Joe H. Montoya; daughter, Patricia Santistevan, son-in-law, Eddie R. Lucero; brother, Ellis Garcia and sister, Susie Garcia; sisters-in-law, Trina Garcia, Estella...
Jason Eloy Carrillo
Mar 12, 2017
Jason E. Carrillo, age 40, passed away March 12, 2017. Jason loved spending time with his two children. He also enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, camping, and riding his dirt bikes and 4 wheelers.He was a mechanic at Pep Boys in Santa Fe. He was preceded in death by his paternal Grandfather, Uvaldo Carrillo, paternal Grandmother, Tedora Carrillo, Maternal Grandfather, Chester...
Jonathan Valenzuela
Mar 11, 2017
There will be a memorial on Sunday March 26, 2017 at the Kiva Chapel of Light at Rivera Family Funeral Home at 12:00pm with a burial to follow in the Memorial Gardens.
Mary Ellen Jewell
Mar 11, 2017
Mary Ellen Jewell, 95, of Cochiti Lake, NM, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, March 11, 2017. Mary Ellen was a vibrant and caring woman, wife, aunt and mother. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she graduated from Allegheny College and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. She married Lawrence L. Jewell, raising their five lively children in East Cleveland, Ohio. As...
Arturo Martinez
Mar 10, 2017
Arturo “Homie” Martinez, 76, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on March 10, 2017. He is preceded in death by his son, Mark Martinez, parents, Jose Dilio and Cidelia Martinez and brother, Harry Martinez. He is survived by his children, Arthur Martinez, Luke Martinez (Monica), Hope Martinez, John Fernandez and Paul Fernandez, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He is also...
Beronis L. Martinez
Mar 10, 2017
Beronis L. Martinez passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017. There will be a public viewing on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Rivera Family Funeral Home Chapel, Espanola, NM. A Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, 10:00 AM, at the "New Life Assembly of God Church", Dulce, NM., Easy Street...
Mary Rita Marquez
Mar 9, 2017
Mary Rita Marquez, age 67, completed her journey home on March 09, 2017 with her family by her side. She was born on April 26, 1949 to Melecio and Margarita Jiron in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She came from a family of 12 brothers and sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents Melecio and Margarita Jiron, her brothers...
Claudia Joan Boltrek Collings
Mar 9, 2017
It was a winter wedding and their families wished them well, cést la vie say the old folks it goes to show you never can tell. Claudia Joan Boltrek Collings passed peacefully early March 9th, her memory will be carried by all she encountered. She lived a life of creativity, music, and adventure while bringing beauty and magic to the...
