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

Jan 9, 2017

Adonario “Horsey” Gallegos, 91, born in Cerro, NM on September 1, 1925, passed away on January 9, 2017. He was a World War II Veteran who proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a part of the 4th Marine Division who fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima. He was very active in the community and enjoyed politics....

Jan 8, 2017

Patsy L. Gonzales, 73, of El Prado passed away on January 8, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Nazario (Nick) and Carmen C. Gonzales, brothers, Eloy Gonzales and sister in-law, Juanita, Juan I. Gonzales and sister in-law, Beatriz, Simon Gonzales, brother in law Arturo Romero, nieces, Peggy R. Martinez and Elena Gonzales, nephews, Artie Romero and Joaquin...

Jan 6, 2017

Lucille H Carrillo, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2017 surrounded by family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Faye Hansberg; husband Manuel Carrillo; son Jerry Carrillo; sisters Helen and Jane; grandson Paul Carrillo and son-in-law Morris Abeyta Sr. and daughter in law Christine Carrillo. Lucille is survived by...

Jan 6, 2017

F. Jerome “Jerry” Cardenas, 59, of El Prado passed away on January 06, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fidel Palemon Cárdenas and Felicita Victoria Sanchez Cárdenas, He is survived by his brother, Lazaro Cárdenas (Ramona), sisters, Antonia and Agnes Cárdenas, nieces and nephews, Larissa, Lazaro Jr. (Melissa), Victoria “Tori”, Antonio and Lilia, many aunts, uncles, cousins...

Jan 5, 2017

Jose. D Benavidez, age 71, a resident of Santa Fe has passed away January 5, 2017. He was born in Chupardero on January 6, 1945. He is preceded in death by his parents Domingo and Mary Benavidez, his brothers Florention, Natividad, Jerry, Rudy and Clyde, his nephew Manuel Benavidez and special niece Kaylin Benavidez. He is survived by his brothers...

Jan 5, 2017

Allen Mark Harrill, age 69, passed away January 5, 2017. He was born in Lincolnton, NC on July 11, 1947. He is preceded in death by his parents Viola Davis and Mark Harrill and his sister Gail Harrill Seagle. He is survived by his nieces Amanda Eller and husband Shawn and Brittany Schrum as well as many dear friends. Allen...

Jan 4, 2017

Herman Ortiz, 72, of Questa, NM passed away with family by his side at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Santa Fe on January 4, 2017. Born on April 18, 1944 this compassionate, generous, and funny man loved life and lived it to the fullest. Although his life was tainted by the struggle of illness, he managed to be present for those...

Jan 3, 2017

Evelyn Peters, age 89, passed away in Glorieta, NM on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.

Jan 2, 2017

Michael A. Gonzales, Jr., born to Miguel & Marcelina Gonzales on July 27, 1965 in Santa Fe, NM, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2017. Married to Carolyn Fava-Gonzales on Dec. 7, 1985 in Santa Fe, NM and is survived by his wife, two daughters Angel and Gabrielle Gonzales, son-in-law Michael Griego, grandsons Vicente and Santiago Rodriguez, parents...

Jan 1, 2017

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Jan 1, 2017

Oliver William Jr. Oliver Williams Jr., age 96, a resident of Santa Fe NM has passed away on January 9, 2017. He was born in La Mesa, NM on February 29, 1920 to Oliver D. and Margaret M. Williams Sr. He is preceded in death by his wife Margaret J. Williams and his sisters Bervette and Margie Swan. He is...

Jan 1, 2017

Norma Martinez-Perry, age 82, of Elgin, IL., formerly of Santa Fe, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. Norma was born in Madrid, NM on June 28, 1935 and was the daughter of the late Honorable Judge Alfredo D. & Lora Martinez. She was preceded in death by her brothers; Alfredo L. (Margaret)...

Jan 1, 2017

Dec 31, 2016

Steven (Estevan) Ruben Torres passed away peacefully at home on December 31, 2016 after a lengthy illness. He was born on August 24, 1973. He is survived by his parents Cel and Tina Torres; daughters Jesalyn Santistevan, Carmen Salazar, Angela Jones and granddaughter Estrella Salazar; sisters Roxanne Torres (John) and Rachel Romero (Wayne); his girlfriend Krystella Salazar and her sons...

Dec 31, 2016

Elmira Mondragon Martinez, 83, of Taos passed away on December 31, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Luz Martinez Jr. Rosary and funeral mass were held on January 10, 2017 at the Dolores Chapel in Canon.

Dec 30, 2016

Deborah H. Shapiro, of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away suddenly on December 30, 2016, at the age of 69. She was preceded in death by her parents Don and Vivian Hall. She is survived by sons Jesse and Jacob Shapiro, her grandchildren AnnaMarie, Charlie, Ashton, and Jewel, and her sister Andrea Hall. Debbie was a Santa Fe resident for...

Dec 30, 2016

Our beloved father, son, brother, and uncle passed due to unforeseen complications from a sudden illness. He is preceded in death by both maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his son Derrick (Roberta Lujan), loving parents Fred and Erlinda, Sisters Roberta and Roslin (Anthony), Brothers Anthony (Jeannie), Andrew (Sherrie) and Patrick. Special nephew Josiah, as well as nephews...

Dec 30, 2016

Refugio Chavez, age 96, of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away December 30, 2016. He was born September 3, 1920 in Lamy, New Mexico to Joaquin and Benigna Chavez. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Senaida Chavez, his parents, brothers and sisters. He is survived by daughters: Mercy Salazar...

Dec 28, 2016

Lourdes Sena, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Great, Great Grandmother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at her Santa Fe home, surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Josefita Ortiz; her husband, Adrian Sena; son Gene Sena; siblings, Louis, Emilio “Gabby”, Susie Quintana and Socorro Montoya. Lourdes is survived by...