Obituaries

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

Lawrance "Larry" Hoover

Lawrance "Larry" Hoover

Jun 30, 2017

Lawrance J. Hoover passed away on June 30, 2017, surrounded by his family. Mr. Hoover was preceded in death by his parents; David and Pauline Hoover, Daughters; Jessica and Annette Hoover, Mother of his children; Mary Jane Lopez-Hoover, Granddaughter; Madyson Jane Hoover, Paternal Grandparents; Jesse Hoover and Barbarita Lobato, Maternal Grandparents; Luis Baca and Tomasita Gutierrez, Niece; Judith Armijo and...

Lawrance "Larry" Hoover

Lawrance "Larry" Hoover

Jun 30, 2017

Lawrance J. Hoover passed away on June 30, 2017, surrounded by his family. Mr. Hoover was preceded in death by his parents; David and Pauline Hoover, Daughters; Jessica and Annette Hoover, Mother of his children; Mary Jane Lopez-Hoover, Granddaughter; Madyson Jane Hoover, Paternal Grandparents; Jesse Hoover and Barbarita Lobato, Maternal Grandparents; Luis Baca and Tomasita Gutierrez, Niece; Judith Armijo and...

Carter Tague

Carter Tague

Jun 29, 2017

April 12, 1965 - June 29, 2017 SANTA FE Carter Roland Tague passed away quietly in his beloved home, Santa Fe. He was born in Oklahoma City - the son of Susan Boddy Tague Moore and Roland Tague. His mother, Susan, and brother, Cameron Tague, predeceased him. He is survived by his sister, Courtney (and her husband Lionel), of Australia;...

Jose M. Silva Jr.

Jose M. Silva Jr.

Jun 29, 2017

Jose Malaquias Silva, Jr., 84, of San Cristobal passed away on June 29, 2017. He was a loving father of his children, Tony Silva (Debra), Michael Silva, Abraham Silva (Richard), Eve Silva, Bonnie Scofield (Kevin), Jackie Silva (Milton), mother of his children, Nora Silva, 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, sisters, Arabella Padilla, Peme Cardenas, Lucy Ellis (Vern), brother, Larry Silva...

Flora R Martinez

Flora R Martinez

Jun 29, 2017

Flora R. Martinez passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017 surrounded by her family. Flora was preceded in death by her Parents, Endalesio and Adelina Rendon; Daughter, Lena Anaya; Sisters, Benedicta Rendon, Bennie C. War, Brothers; Jose A. Rendon Jr.,Pete Rendon, Sigfredo Rendon, Sister in-law, Angelita Rendon, and Brother in-law Ernesto Valdez. Flora is survived by her Husband Joe B....

John Trujillo

John Trujillo

Jun 28, 2017

John Climaco Trujillo, 94, of Taos passed away on June 28, 2017. He was a World War II veteran and fought under General Patton. He is preceded in death by his wife, Adelina Arellano Trujillo, parents, Tranquelino and Cirilia Trujillo, brothers, Vences, Elias and Henry Trujillo, sisters, Cleo Garcia and Ruth Trujillo. He is survived by his children, Elaine Martinez...

Robert Bournique

Robert Bournique

Jun 27, 2017

Robert James “Bob” Bournique, 81, died Tuesday, June 27 due to Alzheimer's disease, after living a very full life. He was born on November 16, 1935 in Butler, Pennsylvania, the 6th child of Louis and Frances Bournique. As a young man, he served as a Navy pilot flying off the carrier USS Independence. He survived ejecting from his plane over...

Yolanda Gonzales

Yolanda Gonzales

Jun 27, 2017

Yolanda Gonzales, 35, of El Prado passed away on June 27, 2017. She is survived by her children, Ivy, Santiago and Yana Gonzales, mother, Estina Sanchez, sisters, Toña Muñoz, Verna Sanchez and Christina Remington, brother, Ben Ankerpont, niece, Miquela Romero, nephews, Angel Fernandez, Ramon II, Aden, Isaias, Lucius, Nicolaus Muñoz, Joseph Casias and Ricky Salazar, other relatives and friends. Yolanda...

Margarito Trujillo

Margarito Trujillo

Jun 26, 2017

Margarito Trujillo of Cañon, Taos, NM, died on June 26, 2017, at the age of 94 at the Taos Living Center. Margarito was a proud veteran of World War II and a well known musician, especially remembered for his excellent accordion playing. He was also a devout Catholic and member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. He was preceded in...

Diane Seitz

Diane Seitz

Jun 26, 2017

Diane Seitz, 68, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on June 26, 2017. A vibrant spirit taken too soon from this life. She is preceded in death by her son, Joshua and father, Herman. She is survived by her children, Yadin, Shala, and Lonny, mother, Charlene, and sisters, Alison and Jennifer, along with extended family and friends. Diane was a...

E. Nadine Grubbs

E. Nadine Grubbs

Jun 26, 2017

E. Nadine Grubbs Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister and friend to many. Nadine Grubbs longtime resident of Santa Fe, NM was called home on Monday, June 26, 2017. Nadine was preceded in death by her husband Herman Grubbs, parents John Simpson and Mae West, brother Noble West and sister Dorothy Jean Crisp. She was also preceded by significant...

James George

James George

Jun 25, 2017

James “Jim” David George, age 73, passed away peacefully at home on June 25th, 2017 after a prolonged illness. He was born in Glenview, Illinois, and attended Coe College in Iowa. Jim earned his law degree at the University of Denver and practiced law on Indian Reservations in Minnesota. He moved to Santa Fe in the early seventies, where he...

Selena Marie Valencia

Selena Marie Valencia

Jun 22, 2017

Selena Marie Valencia, passed away June 22, 2017. Born on July 27, 1995 in Santa Fe, NM. She is survived by her parents Ramos Valencia and Josie Noriega, her sister Franchesca, grandparents Robert and Barbara Valencia and Tillie Noriega, uncles and aunts; Marsha Gustavo Perez, Melissa (Maxine) Garcia, Roberta (Miguel) Valencia, Elmer (Carol) Noriega, Larry (Pam) Noriega, Robert Noriega, Marie...

Jose Vasquez

Jose Vasquez

Jun 21, 2017

Jose George Vasquez, 86, of Espanola passed away on June 21, 2017. A prayer service will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017 at 7 PM at the Rivera Chapel in Espanola. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 10 AM at the Rivera Chapel with burial to follow at the El Rito Cemetery.

Phillip Santistevan

Phillip Santistevan

Jun 21, 2017

Phillip Santistevan Phil was just a regular guy with a beautiful smile and a personality to match, who loved to make people happy. He was generous to a fault even sometimes looking for homeless people so he could contribute something to help them out. He is survived by his mother, Mary Lucero, lifelong partner, Lucy “Luz” Rivera, his aunt Frances...

Efigenia Virginia Martinez

Efigenia Virginia Martinez

Jun 20, 2017

Efigenia “Virginia” Martinez, age 73, has passed away on June 20, 2017. She was born in Coyote, NM to parents Olympia and Juan. She married Louie Martinez on February 8, 1963 in Monticello, Utah. She is preceded in death by her Grandparents Melicendo, Efigenia and Cedilia Lovato, Father Juan Martinez, Son Darrell Martinez, Daughter Darcey Martinez, and Step Daughter Lisa...

Tyler Eric Bone

Tyler Eric Bone

Jun 19, 2017

TYLER ERIC (T-BONE) BONE Tyler Eric (T-Bone) Bone, 48, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 19, 2017 at his Los Alamos home. He was born November 4, 1968 in Santa Fe, the son of Gerald and Candiace Bone. His father has preceded him in death. He leaves behind his mother, Candiace Bone; his fiancée, Michelle Schaedel; Uncle, Mr. and Mrs....

Betty R. L'Heureux

Betty R. L'Heureux

Jun 19, 2017

There will be a Rosary held on Monday, June 26, 2017, at 7:00pm at the Kiva Chapel of Light (Rivera Family Funeral Home). A Mass will be held on Tuesday, June 27 at 9:00am at St. John's Baptist Catholic Church, followed by a Burial at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:15am.

Joe U. Salazar

Joe U. Salazar

Jun 18, 2017

Former resident of Embudo, New Mexico, Joe Salazar, 92, died June 18th, 2017, at St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe. New Mexico. Services will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2017, with a Rosary at 10:00 am at St. Francis Cathedral, and a Mass to follow at 11:00am. The Burial will be at 12:45pm at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Joe...

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