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

Aug 15, 2016

Gennelle McAllister-Tapia Age 89, was born on September 7th, 1926 and was called to our Lord on August 15th, 2016. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Bessie her beloved husband Max, her infant son Patrick. Sister JoAnn, brothers Robert and John McAllister, brother-in-laws, Lalo, Maurice, Ernest,...

Aug 14, 2016

Marcelino Ramos Moya "Marcy" was called home unexpectedly on Sunday August 14, 2016. Marcelino was born on October 30, 1961. He is preceded in death by his grandmother Minnie Montoya, godfather Felipe Moya, uncle Pablo Moya, brother Robert "Bobby" Moya, and nephew George Bachicha. He is survived by his parents Luciano and Rose Moya, his brothers and sisters Terri Bachicha...

Aug 14, 2016

Louis Gustavo Espinosa Sr., age 64 of Santa Fe passed away August 14, 2016 due to a lengthy illness. He was born April 22, 1952 to Dolores and Aurelio Espinosa. Louis is preceded in death by his parents Dolores & Aurelio Espinosa, father-in-law Avelino Gurulé and brother –in-law Joe Alvarez. He is survived by his wife of 32 years Florence...

Aug 14, 2016

Susie Romero age 63 of Santa Fe, N.M. passed away August 14, 2016. She was born November 2, 1952 to Delfinia & Jose Romero. Susie is preceded in death by her parents Jose and Delfinia Romero and brother Jerry Romero. She is survived by her daughters Brenda Saenz, Ebony Martinez, Monique Martinez, son Manuel Martinez, brother’s; Henry (Anna) Romero, Orlando...

Aug 13, 2016

Bonnie Ann Gilchrist passed away peacefully at her home in Taos on August 13 at the age of 91. Born in 1925, Bonnie lived through the Great Depression, raised three fine children with her husband, Lt. Colonel Charles A. Gilchrist, published the remarkable story of her life at age 67, and was a tremendous support and inspiration to many friends...

Aug 12, 2016

Jackie Ortiz, 74, of Talpa passed away on August 12, 2016. She is preceded in death by her father, William H. White. She is survived by her husband, Alex Ortiz, sons, Bob Ortiz (JoAnn), Dan Ortiz (Maria Reveles) and Mike Ortiz (Ashley), grandchildren, Melissa (Ezell Askew), Danica, Alex, Luke and Eli, great grandchildren, Elijah and Jazleen, mother, Lou Ella White,...

Aug 11, 2016

Aug 11, 2016

Age 31 of Pojoaque passed away unexpectedly on Thursday August 11, 2016.He was preceded in death by his father, Frank D. Martinez of Santa Fe, maternal grandfather, Jackie Benavidez of Tesuque, paternal grandmother, Charlotte Martinez of Santa Fe, uncle and aunt, Terry and Maryellen Benavidez of Pojoaque, cousin, Dominic Olivas of Tesuque.He is survived by his mother, Barbara Benavidez of...

Aug 11, 2016

Catherine G. Salazar, 72, a resident of Santa Fe ,NM was reunited with Our Loving God on August 11,2016. She was born to Manuel N. Lujan, and Siria M. Vigil, March 23, 1944 in Fairview NM. Wife to Jerry D. Salazar for 51 yrs., Mother to 5 beautiful daughters, Geraldine, Margaret, Garline, Marlena, Carmelita and their spouses, 3 loving sons,...

Aug 10, 2016

Jeffrey D. Gonzales 45, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 10th, 2016. He is preceded in death by his father, Agapito Gonzales, paternal grandparents, Bences and Isabelle Gonzales, maternal grandmother, Rose Trujillo, and uncle, Daniel Trujillo. He is survived by his wife Michelle, sons, Damian, Ray, Mario and nephew he considered his son, Mark (Marisela and daughters, Christina...

Aug 9, 2016

Consuelo Rael Sandoval, 90, died peacefully at home on August 9, 2016. She was born Octobr 2, 1925 to Antonio and Ramoncita Rael. Her siblings who all preceded her in death were Isaac (Isidora), Esquiel (Beatrice), Jose (Helen), Isabel Pacheco (Paul) and Margie Vigil (Ernest). She was also preceded in death by her husband Fred (2013), son Tony (2012) her...

Aug 7, 2016

Jerry H. Hicks passed tragically in a motorcycle accident to be with our Lord on Sunday August 7th, 2016. He was a devoted husband, father, son, friend and nephew. He lit up every room he entered with his laughter and love. Always willing to help anyone and everyone including a stranger.He is preceded in death by his grandparents Herbert &...

Aug 4, 2016

Joe G. Ortiz (Jose Gregorio Ortiz) age 95 was called home by the Lord, Thursday, August 4, 2016. He was born in Cañada de Los Alamos on January 21, 1921 to Ramon and Carlotta Ortiz. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mary, half-brother Pedro Vigil Ortiz and grandson Kenneth M. Anaya. Also, close cousins Sabino and...

Aug 3, 2016

Funeral services for Ruth Rebecca Martinez, of Questa, NM, formerly of Albuquerque, NM, will be held at 12 noon Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at the Rivera Funeral Home, 417 East Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM, with Reverend Peter Martinez officiating. The visitation will be one hour prior to the service. The burial will be at the Santa Fe National Cemetery,...

Aug 2, 2016

Elias Romero, Jr., 63, of Taos passed away on August 03, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elias and Agapita Romero, brother, Gilbert Romero, sisters, Juanita Romero and Irene Martinez. He is survived by his wife, Wilma Romero, sons, Ivan Romero (Melissa), Moses Romero (Rachel) and Ricco Romero (Elena), grandchildren, Monet Romero, Ricco Romero Jr., Jayda Romero...

Aug 1, 2016

Barbara Clark Cohen passed away August 1, 2016 peacefully at home at the age of 68. She is survived by her husband Albert Chapman; daughter Tamara Cohen; son Joshua Cohen; daughter-in-law Elise Cohen; grandchildren Felix and Eleanor; brother David Clark, and sister Virginia Heidenreich. Barbara was a devoted member of Congregation Beit Tikva, a volunteer and a participant in the...

Aug 1, 2016

Albert Trujillo of Santa Fe, NM passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 1, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the age of 76.Albert was preceded in death by his dad Concepcion (Tiny) Trujillo and mom Della, grandson Carlitos Ortega, two sisters Marie and Elsie, brothers-in-law Ruben Sandoval and Gary Stewart, nephew Ruben Jr., nieces Eileen Trujillo and Angela Sandoval. In-Laws Amabe...

Jul 31, 2016

Joe A. Ortega passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 31, 2016, at the age of 76. He was preceded in death by his father, Anastacio Ortega, Sr., his mother, Augustina (Gurule) Ortega, and his brothers: Henry, Edward (Dado), and Ruben Ortega. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Nora Ortega; devoted daughters, Carla (Paul) Armijo, Suzanne (Fred)...

Jul 30, 2016

Heather Perez-Vigil. Age 37. Passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on July 30, 2016. She is survived by her parents: Larry and Susan Vigil, her loving children: Rocky and Alexa Perez-Vigil, brothers: Larry, Henry and Joe, aunts and uncles: Thomas and Yvonna Vigil, Leroy and Grace Trujillo, Ernest Trujillo, Lorel and Michael Garcia, Elsa Candy, Don and Delia Gates, Morris...

Jul 30, 2016

Jimmy Montoya (1958 ~2016) died Saturday, July 30, 2016 accidentally at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Jimmy is preceded in death by his father George R. Montoya and brother George (Georgie) F. Montoya. He is survived by his mother Connie (Pilar) Montoya, the Montoya and Cortés families. He was a loving and devoted son to his mother Connie...