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

Dec 11, 2016

Margaret Worth Mummey Margaret (Peggy) Worth Fairchild Mummey of Taos, NM, a retired registered nurse, died on December 11, 2016 in Taos. She was 91. She was born Margaret Helen Worth on January 18, 1925, in Denver, CO. She graduated from North High School and St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing. In 1949, she married Kenneth Fairchild of New York....

Dec 11, 2016

Anna Mae Yordy, 90 of Espanola passed away Sunday Dec. 11th 2016. Anna Mae retired as a nurse from the Espanola hospital. Born in Derry PA, Anna Mae graduated from nursing school and work in Pennsylvania for five years. She worked to help support her siblings. She inspired four of her younger sisters to become nurses. Her church needed nurse...

Dec 10, 2016

Nerio Juan Vigil, 82, of Questa passed away on December 10, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Miguel and Genera Vigil, first wife, Arcy Vigil, sons, Joe, Christopher and Jose Vigil, daughter, Delsie Casias and many siblings. He is survived by his wife, Edith Vigil, children, Frances Porter (Hank), Shirley Martinez (Floyd), Michael Vigil (Sandra), Donna Bailon...

Dec 10, 2016

Felix N. Ortiz a resident of Taos was called to be with our Lord on December 10, 2016, while surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents , Juan B. and Felecitas Ortiz. Great-grandmother Teodrita Casados and baby niece Mavis C. Ortiz. He is survived by four sister's, Mabel, Mary, Dolores, Juanita and one brother...

Dec 9, 2016

Carlos M. Quintana, age 44, has passed on December 9, 2016. He was born in Santa Fe to Frank and Stella Quintana on August 5, 1972. A resident in Las Vegas, he is survived by his sister Angela, brother in law Jesus, nieces Ashley, Audrey and Angelica and nephew Michael. Visitation will be at 4pm on December 18, at the...

Dec 9, 2016

Paul A. Maestas, 46, Lifelong resident of Alcalde, was born on April 3, 1970 to Juan and Olivia Maestas. Paul passed away December 9, 2016. Paul loved hunting, fishing and being with his wife and kids, whom he loved dearly. Paul is preceded in death by his father Juan A. Maestas. Nephews Ethan Narvaiz, Marcos Martinez, Jason Johnson and Michael...

Dec 9, 2016

Joseph Martin Stuart, Nov. 9, 1932 to Dec. 9, 2016, passed away at home at age 84. He was born in Seminole, OK to Archer and Lillian (Lindsey) Stuart. His siblings Bob, Bill, Tom and Catherine predeceased him. Joe attended high school in Albuquerque and served in the Navy during the Korean War. He received his BA and Master’s degrees...

Dec 9, 2016

Our heavenly Angel was called home on December 9, 2016. James was born on Ma 24, 1952 in Santa Fe, N.M. James was a life long resident of Agua Fria Village. He was a hard worker and always willing to lend a helping hand. He had numerous jobs during his life time from Police Officer to mechanic to caretaker, but...

Dec 9, 2016

G.J. Gondeck age 77 of Santa Fe died peacefully December 9, 2016. He was born November 5, 1939 in Chicago, IL to Muriel and Alfred Gondeck. G.J. is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his daughters, Basia Cruz (Johnny Cruz), Kathryn George (Gerald George) both of Santa Fe, NM and Susan Banta (Chris Lovato) of Rio...

Dec 8, 2016

Tito Archuleta, 88, of Talpa passed away on December 8, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Belarmino and Anita Archuleta and brothers, Bonifacio, Trinidad, Eli and Thomas Archuleta. He is survived by his wife, Floraida M. Archuleta, daughters, Lorraine Vasquez (Johnny) and Grace Rivera (Lloyd), grandchildren, Reynold Vasquez (Maria), Gabriel Vasquez (Norella) and Anna Eloisa Vasquez, great...

Dec 8, 2016

Edmund O. Alarid, 84, beloved friend, father and grandfather, succumbed to esophageal cancer on December 8, 2016. Edmund was born in 1932 in Santa Fe and remained a lifelong resident. He is descended from the families of the original Onate expedition settlers. He was known for his friendliness, his love of his grandchildren, and his ability to make the best...

Dec 7, 2016

Eva R. Gallegos, 99, of Questa passed away peacefully on December 7, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Crisiforo Gallegos, grandchildren, Eddie and Christa Jo Gallegos, parents, Jose Antonio and Estella Rael, sister, Ofelia Ortiz, brothers, Rudolfo, Alfonso, Federico and Jacobo Rael. She is survived by her children, Lawrence Gallegos (Alice), Robert Gallegos (Evelyn), Bernadette Weldon (Warren),...

Dec 5, 2016

Archie Martinez, a resident of Tres Piedras passed away on December 5th 2016. The Martinez family wish to acknowledge with heartfelt appreciation your kind expression of sympathy during this difficult time. Services are pending at this time and will be announced by Rivera Family Funeral Home of Espanola.

Dec 5, 2016

Dec 5, 2016

It is with heavy and broken hearts that we send Brandon Quintana home to the Lord. Born August 30, 1995 to Duane and Marella Quintana. A lifelong resident of Pecos, New Mexico, he is survived by his parents Duane and Marella Quintana, two brothers Duane Quintana Jr. and Viktoriano Quintana, Grandparents Herman and Marcella Gutierrez, Arthur and Sadie Maldonado. Great...

Dec 4, 2016

Barry Brooks Coffin Artist and sculptor Barry Brooks Coffin, 69, passed away on December 4, 2016 in Santa Fe. Barry’s “end of the trail” was unexpected, but his family and friends are comforted knowing he was in a beautiful place spiritually among his friends in Oak Rose Society. Barry is survived by his devoted canine companion Rocky; brothers Doug Coffin...

Dec 3, 2016

MABEL A. BUCHECKER departed this life on Saturday, December 3, 2016, surrounded by loved ones. Mabel was born in the hills of the Ozarks on October 5, 1933 to parents Harrison and Ella West. Adventurous, resourceful, and headstrong, Mabel knew from an early age that there was a great big world out there waiting for her. At age 14 she...

Dec 3, 2016

Leroy Martinez, 58 a resident of Chimayo passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Mr. Martinez was preceded in death by his wife Theresa Martinez, son, Anthony Martinez, Mother, Mariquita Martinez, BrotherEscolastico Martinez. Maternal grandparents Proxcedes Martinez and wife Onofre. Grand parents, Esqipula and Teresita Martinez. Leroy is survived by his father, Orlando Martinez, Son Derrick...

Dec 2, 2016

Sara Alice Edelman, “Sally”, died peacefully in her sleep after a long battle with a neurological illness on December 1, 2016, at her home in Arroyo Seco. She was attended by her devoted husband, Rick Edelman. Sally was preceded in death by her parents, John and Margaret Crowl of Taos and older sister, Margaret Jean MacArthur of Marlboro, VT. She...

Dec 2, 2016

Maria Amada Chacon passed away peacefully in her home December 2, 2016. She was born in Arroyo Hondo, September 10th, 1914 to Laureano Chacon and Cruzita Garcia Chacon. She had two sisters who preceded her in death: Odelia Chacon Lucero and Cleo Chacon, both of Pueblo Colorado. Her paternal grandparents were Manuel Chacon and Soledad Lucero Chacon. Amada spent her...