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

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...

Nov 30, 2016

Thomas Anthony Tarleton, age 88, from Taos, New Mexico passed away on November 30, 2016 at Gentiva hospice at Loveless in Albuquerque. Tommy was born in Las Angeles, California on September 16, 1928 to Tom and Toni (Kriznic) Tarleton and was the oldest of three children. Tommy leaves behind his wife Mary Lou (Sais) whom he was married to for...

Nov 29, 2016

Brian Alan Bangs September 13, 1956 ~ November 29, 2016 Brian was born September 13, 1956 in Lancaster Pennsylvania to Betty and Warren Bangs who preceded him in death along with his nephew Jason Bangs. He leaves behind wife Theresa, daughters, Racquel and Natalie Padilla and Son Jared Padilla, daughter-in-law Jenell, and granddaughters Abrielle and Gianna, niece Lisa Gagliardi, and...

Nov 28, 2016

Rosary for Joe will be at the Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Church in Pojoaque, NM, Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Mass to follow at 10:00 a.m.

Nov 27, 2016

Toby (Tobias) Ortiz a.k.a "HOSS" age 89, a resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away November 27, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Nambe, NM to Clorinda (Salazar) Ortiz and Joaquin E. Ortiz. He married Sinfie (Roybal) Ortiz on October 27, 1951. Toby is preceded in death by his parents Joaquin & Clorinda (Salazar) Ortiz, in-laws...

Nov 27, 2016

Juan Duran, 77, of Arroyo Seco passed away on November 27, 2016. He is survived by his brother, Rubel Duran and many other relatives and friends. Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 7 PM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Arroyo Seco. Funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 10 AM at...

Nov 24, 2016

David Reitzel 1936 ~ 2016 David was born in 1936 to Kenneth and Kathryn Reitzel in El Paso, Texas. He died November 24, 2016 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. David moved to Santa Fe with his parents in 1942 and spent most of the rest of his life as a New Mexico resident. David graduated from Santa Fe High in...

Nov 23, 2016

Thomas B. Martinez, age 58, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 surrounded by loving family and friends. Thomas was born in Albuquerque, NM and lived his life in Los Ojos for many years. He was raised by his grandparents of happy memory, Lucas and Josefa Martinez and his loving step father of happy memory, Juan C. Ulibarri. Thomas is...

Nov 23, 2016

Mary Annette Andermann passed from this world to be with the Angels and our Lord on November 23, 2016. Mary Annette Andermann was born on May 23, 1972. Annette graduated from St. Michael's High School in 1990 and went off to college to complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry from Benedictine College in Atchinson, Kansas....

Nov 22, 2016

Peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 22nd, at home in Espanola, New Mexico. Jose was born and raised in Taos Pueblo, New Mexico. After attending the Santa Fe Indian School, he enlisted in the Army and was honorably discharged. While in the Army he was stationed in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. After the Army he went to Detroit, Michigan to...

Nov 22, 2016

Nov 22, 2016

Alice P. Candelario, our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Friend, age 88 a resident of Santa Fe, NM went to be with the Lord our Savior on November 22, 2016. She died peacefully in her sleep. Alice began her journey in Taos NM on June 17, 1928. She married Adolfo I. Candelario on January 19, 1946. Alice is preceded in...

Nov 21, 2016

Leroy A. Cortez, 82, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on November 21, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Amarante and Jessie Cortez, sisters, Viola Rivera, Betty Herrera, Loretta Bailon, brothers, Orlando Cortez, Felix Gomez and Bernabe Vargas. He is survived by his wife, Fabiola Cortez, sons, Raymond Cortez (Maggie Vigil), Leroy and Lawrence Cortez, grandchildren, LilyRae,...

Nov 20, 2016

Joe (Louie) Sandoval was born November 4, 1956 and left to join the Lord November 20, 2016. He is preceded in death by Juan and Sophie Quintana, Jose Luis Sandoval, Mary A. Sandoval, Geri Ann, Ralph, Charles, Jerome, Ray and George. Joe is survived by Amy Jo (wife), (Children) Luis, Teresa (Billy), Andres and Benito. Louie was a very loving,...

Nov 20, 2016

Nellie Rose Anaya age 75 of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away November 20, 2016. She was born August 29, 1941. Nellie is preceded in death by her parents Lillian and Fidel Valdez. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ignacio Anaya, two children, two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two brothers. Nellie was a Loretto Academy graduate. All...

Nov 20, 2016

Jessica Martinez, age 41, of Velarde, passed away on November 20, 2016. She graduated from Espanola Valley High School and completed her degree in Radiology at Northern New Mexico Community College. She worked as an X-ray technician at Espanola, Taos, Los Alamos, and Santa Fe Hospitals. She is survived by her children, David I. Martinez and Alana Martinez-Chacon, parents Belarmino...

Nov 16, 2016

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Lawrence M Kays was active in the army March 1956 to November 1957 We will be holding a memorial service on Friday the 20th to pay our respects to this unclaimed veteran. Everyone is welcome. Please join us at the Kiva Chapel located at Rivera Family Funeral Home, 471 East Rodeo Road, Santa Fe NM 87505...

Nov 16, 2016

Magdalena H. Valerio, 84, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on Nov. 16th 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Elizardo Valerio, parents, Rufina Vasquez and Bernabe Herrera, sisters, Teresa Olonia, Clara Medina and Cordilla Herrera, brother,s Manuel, Jose and Solomon Herrera and very dear friend, Orlando Martinez. She is survived by her son, Andy (Mary), grandchildren, Roberto,...