Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
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...
Benito Pacheco
Nov 5, 2016
Benito Pacheco, 71 passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 surrounded by his family. Benito is survived by his children Leonila Apodaca, Leopoldo Pacheco, Dora Pacheco, Benito Pacheco Jr., Isela Pacheco, Veronica Pacheco, and Aldo Pacheco. A rosary will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 7:00 PM at the family residence, 1012 Calle Vigil, Espanola, NM. Funeral services...
Thomas Cummins
Nov 5, 2016
Tom Cummins 88 passed away in his home on November 5, 2016. Tom is preceded in death by his wife Paulette and was the last of generation of siblings. He is survived by 10 nieces and nephews. Tom was a UT (3) in the US Navy from 1950-1954 than worked for the City of Chicago. Tom lived in Santa Fe...
Freddy Marker
Nov 5, 2016
Freddy Marker, 75, a resident of Coyote, passed away peacefully in his home Saturday, November 5, 2016. Mr. Marker was preceded in death by his parents, Ora Dell ‘Cap’ Marker and Naomi Marker; brother, John Marker, sister, Joanne Love and son, Melvin Garcia. Freddy loved working on his ranch tending to his animals and driving through the mountains. He enjoyed...
Cora Lee Solano
Nov 4, 2016
Cora Lee Solano- A long time resident of Santa Fe passed away peacefully at home on Friday November 4th in the presence of her Daughter, Son and loving Sister Anna Mae. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Cora Lee was born on April 29, 1938 in Mesa Rica, New Mexico and moved to Santa Fe when she was...
Barbara Anglin
Nov 3, 2016
Barbara Ann Anglin, age 89 a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on November 03, 2016. She was born on November 27,1926 in Santa Clara Pueblo to Patrick Sr. and Katherine Gutierrez. Barbara was married to her "sweetheart" Nelson D. Anglin in December of 1950. Barbara enjoyed camping,fishing and visiting with family and friends, making pottery, cooking, gardening, attending...
Clarence Duran
Nov 1, 2016
Clarence Andrew Duran, 53, of Talpa passed away on November 01, 2016. He is preceded in death by his son, Daniel Duran, grandparents, Jose Duran, Ofelia and Alfonso Vigil. He is survived by his parents, Manuel and Irene Duran, brothers, David Duran (Peggy), Sammy Duran (Michele) and Michael Duran, grandmother, Feloniz Duran, numerous nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles cousins, family and...
Aurora R. Martinez
Nov 1, 2016
Aurora R. “Guera” Martinez, 76, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on November 01, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Eloisa Romero, infant sister, Lillian and nephew, Paul. She is survived by her children, Ivan (Alexandria), Delilah (Ray), Daniella (Miguel) and Anthony, grandchildren, Paul, Antonio, Raelynn, LillyRay, Maliha, Ivan Jr., Matias, Brittany, Brianna, Cameron, Nicole...
Michael Lazarus
Oct 31, 2016
Michael E. Lazarus passed away at his home in Los Alamos on October 31, 2016. Michael was born on March 25, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York to Charles and Lottie Lazarus. He graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School and received a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His lifelong interest in chemistry was sparked when he was...
Johnny Paul Garcia
Oct 31, 2016
Johnny Paul Garcia was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on October 31, 2016, age 80. He left peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in Santa Fe. He was born in Santa Fe, NM to Rafael Garcia and Clarita (Smith) on June 22, 1936. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Ralph Garcia (Nora); sisters: Guadalupita...
Leroy "Chico" Ramirez
Oct 30, 2016
Leroy Joseph Ramirez, “Chico,” 45 of Santa Fe, New Mexico, departed to a new frontier on October 30, 2016. He journeyed unexpectedly onward, leaving behind his beloved family and friends. Traveling the world was Chico’s passion in life, and he moved like a beam of light from East to West .His open-mindedness and playful personality earned him lasting friendships everywhere...
Rosemary Brandenburg
Oct 29, 2016
H. Rosemary Brandenburg passed from this life in Taos, NM on the 29th day of October 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Brandenburg; brother Raymond Frambers; son-in-law, Cecil “Tiny” Kite and grand-daughter, Jessica Brandenburg. Rosemary is survived by her children; Kathleen (Mike) Vukonich of Raton, NM; JD (Renay) Brandenburg of Red River, NM; Rosemary “Cokie”...
Barbara Stampley
Oct 29, 2016
Barbara Stampley passed away on October 29, 2016. Barbara, a strong defender of animals, leaves behind her beloved four legged friends Lilly and Honey. Barbara rescued many animals, nurtured them back to health and cherished them like children. There are many friends who will miss Barbara, none more than Vivian Santistevan and Wanda Lucero. Barbara did a lot of amazing...
Elsie Chism
Oct 29, 2016
Elsie Chism age 98 of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away October 29, 2016. She was born March 30, 1918 in Truscott, Texas. Elsie is preceded in death by her husband Clint Chism and her sister Laura Lee Sloan. She is survived by her son Clint Chism (Jan McCarthy), daughter Mary Nation and son Bobby Chism (Marina). Elsie retired from...
Juneelsa Gallegos
Oct 28, 2016
JuneElsa Gallegos, age 45 passed away peacefully on October 28th after a long battle with her health. She was preceded in death by both her paternal grandparents, her father, Elefio Benavidez, Sr. and many other relatives. She is survived by her husband, Geno Gallegos, sons, Shane (Kristen) and Gary (Samone); her mother, Irene (Gene); mother and father in-law, Gene and...
Lorena Torres
Oct 28, 2016
Lorena Jimenez Torres, 62, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on October 28, 2016. She is survived by her children, Ignacio Torres (Stephanie) and Marisol Torres (Jesse), grandchildren, Odalis, Ulysses and Joaquin, partner, Charlie Martin, father of her children, Steve Torres and many friends. Rosary will be recited on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 11 AM at San Francisco de...
