Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Mary Mayo
Nov 15, 2016
Mary R. Mayo, 91, of Tres Piedras went home to be with Jesus on November 15, 2016 with the sun shining and the birds singing. Mary loved the simple things in life, watching wildlife, birds and wild flowers. She was a great mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She spent her life at her home in No Agua, NM,...
David Pennell
Nov 15, 2016
David R. Pennell, 58, Retired New York State Trooper, died on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. Born on February 1, 1958, in Arlington, VA, he grew up in Spring City, PA, and was the son of the late Franklyn D. and Ruth E. (Robinson) Pennell. David was a graduate of Owen J. Roberts High School, class of 1976. He earned a...
Walter Daniel Holloway
Nov 15, 2016
Walter Daniel Holloway, age 95, passed away on November 15, 2016 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Mr. Holloway was born January 14, 1921 in Columbiana, Ohio, the son of Leo and Carrie (Smith) Holloway. His father, grandfather, and great-grandfather were prominent merchants in the village of Columbiana, operating a dry goods store on Main Street for many generations. He was...
Matthew Maez
Nov 14, 2016
Matthew Jerome Miguel Maez Age 29, our beloved son was called to heaven to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on November 14, 2016. Matthew passed away suddenly due to a heart attack at his home, in Rio Rancho. He was born on November 17, 1986, in Santa Fe, and was a former parishioner of Santa Maria de la Paz...
Delfino Montoya
Nov 14, 2016
Delfino Montoya, age 84, Del to friends, of Santa Fe, NM, returned to Our Lord in heaven on Monday, November 14, 2016 at home, surrounded by loving family. May 23, 1931 Delfino was born in Santa Fe. A decorated war veteran, Del served in the US Navy 1951-1955 during the Korean war. In 1956 he married Susana Anchondo; they were...
Maria "Patie" Elena Gallegos
Nov 14, 2016
Patie was born in Long Beach CA, raised in Wilmington C.A. She went to Wilmington Park Elem., Wilmington Jr High and Graduated from Phineas Banning High School. She then went on to Cosmetology school. Patie met her husband Billy William Gallegos from Santa Fe N.M. who was stationed at the Naval Base in Long Beach, C.A. They relocated here to...
Pedro Atencio
Nov 13, 2016
Pedro Luis Atencio passed on to the next life on November 13, 2016, at home surrounded by his close family. He was 67 years old. He was first and foremost a family man taking great pride in his and Diane’s three children and seven grandchildren Pedro was a graduate of St Michael’s High School and earned a B.A. in Spanish...
Joshua Jonah Rael
Nov 12, 2016
Joshua Jonah Rael, 43, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2016. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Eloy M. and Loretta C. Rael. He is survived by his wife, Angela Rael and step daughters, Miranda Kosacek and Marissa Vincent, parents, Steve and Loretta Rael, brothers, Elijah Rael and Hassan Gund, nephew, Elijah Moses Rael, grandparents, Eleuto...
Bridget M. Martinez
Nov 11, 2016
Bridget M. Martinez, 88, of Ranchos de Taos passed away peacefully at home with her family on November 11, 2016. She is preceded in death by her children, Florence Maestas, Steve (Wedo), David, Ernest and Edwardo Martinez, parents, Florencio and Clorinda Cortez, siblings, Dolores Garcia, Josephine Jones, Jose Lavre Cortez, Jose Maria Cortez and Emilio Cortez. She is survived by...
Tim Armijo
Nov 11, 2016
Tim A. Armijo One of our most precious gifts from God, Tim A. Armijo born December 4, 1963 to Diego and Mary Ann Armijo went into the loving arms of the Lord on November 11, 2016. He was killed in a single car accident. He was preceded in death by his father Diego Armijo Jr, his beloved sister Judi Armijo,...
Rebecca Miera
Nov 11, 2016
Rebecca R. “Becky” Miera, age 90 of Ranchitos passed from this life to be with the Lord our God on November 11, 2016. Rebecca “Becky” was born on January 7, 1926. At age, 1 year 8 days, she lost her mother, Margarita Martinez and was immediately adopted by Rosendo and Irene Lopez of lower Ranchitos. Becky was a long life...
Frank Wey
Nov 11, 2016
Frank W. Wey, 91, a Santa Fe resident, passed away on November 11, 2016. Frank was born to Alice O’Connell and Frank J. Wey. He is preceded in death by his sister Elaine McDonald and beloved wife Mary Theresa Wey. Frank is survived by his daughter Kathleen Reukauf (Craig), son Francis Wey (Ruth), son William Wey (Nancy), son John Wey(Patty)...
Thomas Brittingham
Nov 10, 2016
Thomas R. Brittingham, 61, was born on April 3, 1955, in New York City. He passed away peacefully on November 10, 2016. He moved to California with his parents as a young teenager and, when of age, he joined the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington. Afterwards, he lived in Las Vegas, Utah and Montana, eventually settling...
Jeffrey G. Maestas
Nov 10, 2016
Jeff Maestas, 49, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family after a lengthy battle with cancer. He touched the lives of many people. He was a cherished and beloved brother, uncle, and friend, who will be immensely missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tillie and Henry Maestas. Jeff is survived by brothers Robert; Sam and Gloria...
Sally Garcia
Nov 10, 2016
Sally Garcia, 82, a resident of Fairview, New Mexico, was called to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 10, 2016 while surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonardo and Basilisa Bustos from Cebolla, New Mexico, her brothers, Jose Hilario Bustos, Fernandez Bustos, Leonardo “Leo” Bustos, and her sister Margaret Maez. A son...
Margarete Lopez
Nov 10, 2016
Margarete Hester Lopez of Santa Fe passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 10th, 2016. She fought a long and valiant battle against cancer and was surrounded by her loved ones. She will remain in the hearts of her family and friends. Margarete was born 1939 in Denton, Texas to Willie Fe and Walter “Doc” Hester who moved the family to...
Caryl Martinez
Nov 9, 2016
Caryl R. Martinez passed away with family and close friends at her side on November 9, 2016 at the age of 73. Caryl is survived by her daughter Victoria A. Martinez, brother Thomas Martinez and his wife Mary, two nephews Brandon and his wife and Blaine along with two grand nephews, two grand nieces, cousins Pat Ortiz and his wife...
Salomon Sena
Nov 7, 2016
Salomon Sena, 76, of Santa Fe passed away at home peacefully, November 7, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. His passion was camping, hunting and fishing with his family and friends. His pride and joy were his children and grandchildren. Special thanks to all that visited with him during his courageous...
Ida Valencia
Nov 6, 2016
Ida M. Valencia age 93 of Pecos, New Mexico, born October 27, 1923 passed away November 6, 2016. Ida is survived by her husband Alfonso Valencia, children Ramona Dalton (Paul), Bernie Valencia (Margaret), Stella Cordova (Larry), Margaret Valencia (Dwayne), Dolores Valencia (Teddy), Jessie Valencia, Rose Valencia (Mark), and Valerie Valencia, ten grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and two...
Leroy Lucero
Nov 6, 2016
Leroy William Lucero Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on November 23, 1936, passed away on November 6, 2106 in Santa Fe. He was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather and was loved and respected by many. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and retired from the Santa Fe Police Department. Leroy is survived by four children: Bernadette Galleges...
