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

Feb 20, 2017

Agnes D. Herrera – 72; November 3, 1944 – February 20, 2017 Agnes D. Herrera of Santa Fe, NM was called to be with our Lord after a Lengthy illness. She is preceded in death by her parents Indalecio and Julia Duran of El Porviner, NM, her brother Gilbert Duran of Las Vegas, NM and her sister Rebecca Duran of...

Feb 20, 2017

Frank E. Baker March 3, 1944--February 20, 2017 Frank E. Baker passed away at his home in Glorieta, New Mexico, surrounded by his family, on February 20 following a struggle with lung cancer. Frank was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Henry and Charlotte Thompson Baker. The family later moved to Palo Alto, California, where he grew up. After high school,...

Feb 17, 2017

Ruperta Maria Trujillo, 101, of Upper Ranchitos passed away on February 17, 2017. She is preceded in death by husband, Bernardo, infant son, Johnny, sons, Fred, Manuel, Pat and David, mother, Celia Mares, stepfather, J.D. Mares, father, Lino Cisneros, sister, Rafelita Gonzales, brother, Vidal Cisneros, brother in-law, Claudio Gonzales and daughter in-law, Luz, 1 granddaughter and 4 grandsons. She is...

Feb 17, 2017

Victoria Belen Peralta Victoria Belen Peralta age 39 was born on March 22, 1977, and passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017. Victoria was an accomplished musician playing the piano, flute, electronic keyboard and had a beautiful singing voice. She loved nature, especially wide open spaces, butterflies, and cats. Her favorite color was purple. Victoria fulfilled her destiny by being...

Feb 16, 2017

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Martinez passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017. Lizzie was a life long resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Lizzie loved her children and family very much and she was always the life of the party with her beautiful smile and loving laugh. She will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew her. Lizzie is preceded in...

Feb 16, 2017

Susie Encinias October 20, 1942 ~ February 16, 2017 Susie Encinias, age 74 has passed away on February 16, 2017 in Pecos, NM. She is preceded in death by her parents Juanita and Roberto Roybal, husband Tony C. Encinias Sr., son Tony Encinias Jr., and granddaughter Ginger Encinias. She married Tony in Pecos, NM on June 26, 1965. She will...

Feb 14, 2017

Victor Phil Ortiz, 68, of Taos passed away on February 14, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernestino and Tila Ortiz, brothers, Pat and Henry “Chema” Ortiz. He is survived by his partner, Dolores Trujillo, children, Vickie Alvarez and Carlos Ortiz (Jennifer), stepchildren, Amber and Arlo Jones, grandchildren, Adrian and Ryan Alvarez, Jordan and Camryn Ortiz, Kharma...

Feb 12, 2017

Arsenio J. Martinez, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 12, 2017. He was a resident of Las Cruces and Santa Fe NM. He was born and raised in Chimayo, N.M. He is preceded in death by his wife Flora, son, Joseph Paul and his parents Apolonio and Celestina Martinez; his brothers and sister-in-laws; Abad and Fina Martinez, Sigfredo and...

Feb 12, 2017

Feb 12, 2017

Our beloved Christella (Christy) passed away on February 12, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents Cipriano and Marie A. Pena., brothers, Nick and Max, sisters Maryanne and Patsy. She is survived by her husband Albert Sedillo, sons Lawrence and Joey, brother Harold Pena, sisters Canda (Lawrence), Amy Pena (Wanda), sister-in-law Merlinda Neville...

Feb 11, 2017

Albert “Spike” Lapinskas, aged 90, formerly of Plaistow, NH, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2017 in Santa Fe, NM. He was born in Lawrence, Mass. on January 4, 1927 to his parents Mary Macksvitis and Alex Lapinskas. He is preceded in death by his wife Barbara Bayek Lapinskas; they married on September 3, 1949 in Plaistow, NH. He will...

Feb 11, 2017

Jose Nabor Baca Jose Nabor Baca, age 85, has passed on February 11, 2017 of a sudden illness. He was born in 1931 on March 9th in Santa Fe, New Mexico and lived in the Village of Agua Fria. He is preceded in death by his parents Aurora and Lorenzo Baca, his brothers Joe, Horacio and Hendry Silva, his granddaughter...

Feb 11, 2017

Francisco “Cisco” A. G. Martinez 12/28/88 – 02/11/17 Francisco A. Martinez, 28, was called home by our Heavenly Father on February 11, 2017 while surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his mother: Maria “Tina” Tapia-Martinez; maternal grandmother: Lucy S. Tapia and brother: Leonard Martinez Jr. He is survived by his father: Leonard Martinez Sr. and...

Feb 10, 2017

Raymond “Ray” D. Pacheco Age: 49 Resident: Santa Fe, NM Date of Death: 2/10/2017 Date of Birth: 7/20/1967 Place of Birth: Los Alamos, NM Mother: Ida Serna Pacheco Father: Epimenio “Tony” Pacheco Married to: Mary Pacheco Date: 11/4/1999 City/State: Santa Fe, NM Preceded in Death: Father, Epimenio “Tony” Pacheco Survived by: Wife: Mary Pacheco Sons: Anthony Garcia (Andrea) Bobby Garcia...

Feb 10, 2017

In Loving Memory of Henry Manuel Olonia, born June 17, 1920 in Ranchos de Taos, NM. Henry returned to his Heavenly Father on Friday, February 10, 2017. He was a veteran of World War II. He retired in 1984 from the New Mexico Highway Department with 25 years of service. Henry enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially ice fishing. He married...

Feb 10, 2017

Melvin Martinez, 59 passed away on February 10, 2017 Melvin will be greatly missed by all his family, friends and all who knew him.

Feb 7, 2017

Victor “47” Eloy Lopez age 73, a resident of La Joya, NM passed away February 7, 2017 due to natural causes. He was born on March 7, 1943 to Elias and Josefita Lopez. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Jesus, brothers-in law Phil Martinez and Isidro Armijo, special friend Edwin “Halloween” Lovato. He is survived by his...

Feb 7, 2017

Yvonne Z. Caballero, 35 passed away on February 7, 2017. Yvonne is survived by her husband, Joe Gonzales, Father, Ramon Caballero, Sisters, Ana Carrera and family, Cathy Caballero and family and many other relatives and friends. Yvonne will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing and loving her.

Feb 7, 2017

Jose Frank Hammer, 89, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on February 07, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife, Henrietta Hammer, parents, Loren and Francisquita Hammer and brothers Sam and Loren Hammer. He is survived by his partner, Charolette Taylor, children, Frances Medina (Jorden), Franklin Hammer (Michelle) and Clarice Trujillo (Mike), grandsons, Franko, Sonny and Mikie, granddaughter,...

Feb 7, 2017

Dale Romero, 63, of El Prado passed away on February 07, 2017. He is preceded in death by his father, Arturo Romero, sister, Peggy Romero Martinez, brother, Artie Romero, grandparents, Eli and Kate Romero and Nazario “Nick” and Carmen Gonzales, aunts, Patsy Gonzales and Isabel Valerio, uncles, Simon, Eloy and Juan I. Gonzales and Candido Romero. He is survived by...