Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Gilbert Silva
Jul 14, 2016
Gilbert “Gibo” Silva Born June 1, 1942 in the heart of Santa Fe, took his final bow and exited the world stage surrounded by his entire family in the home he and his wife built for their family. It was peaceful, beautiful and was filled with love, prayer, song and tears. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lorenzo...
Marsha Lynn Wenzel
Jul 13, 2016
Marsha Lynn Wenzel, age 62 and long-time resident of Los Alamos, NM, died Wednesday the 13th at St. Vincent's Hospital in Santa Fe. Marsha was born and raised in Rocky Ford, Otero County, Colorado, September 30th, 1953 to David and Kathleen Rinehart Sinding. Marsha married her husband Walter Jay Wenzel in 1973 and then raised 4 children together in Los...
Joseph Michael Gurule
Jul 12, 2016
Joseph M. Gurule, 49, Passed away on July 12, 2016. Joseph is preceded in death by Juan Pablo Gurule, Maria Inez Ortega, Joe R. Baca, Leo Gurule, Candelaria (Candy) Garcia, Severito I. Garcia, and Santanita Esquibel. Joseph is survived by his mother Maria “Sally” Muller; Joseph’s fiancé Bertha Martinez, daughter JoAnn Foster and husband Jason, sons Michael, Joseph Jr., and...
Erlinda G. Pacheco
Jul 12, 2016
Erlinda G. Pacheco, 98, of Taos passed away on July 12, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edwardo Grant and Floriada Santistevan Grant, husband, Eloy G. Pacheco, sons, Eloy Jr. and Bobby Pacheco, daughter, Dorothy Martinez and great-grandson, Clarence Sisneros. She is survived by her children, Alfred Grant (Barbara), Ellen Tafoya, Frances Martinez, Jerry Pacheco (Geneva) and...
Robert Hernandez
Jul 12, 2016
Robert Hernandez, age 67 passed away July 12, 2016. He was born January 15, 1949 in Santuce, Puerto Rico. Robert is survived by his life partner Shelly Richmond of Santa Fe, New Mexico, son Michael Hernandez of Grand Junction, Colorado, son Mathew (Gina) Hernandez and siblings Mike and Geri Hernandez and Diana and Bill Covington. Robert was raised in Hollywood,...
Anna Mae Garcia
Jul 11, 2016
Anna Mae passed away peacefully July 11th with her family by her side. She was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe where she had a successful career in banking. She will be remembered by many people she touched in a deep and positive way. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Carl Garcia, daughter Rachel and partner Brittini...
Geraldine Mae Mac Culloch
Jul 11, 2016
Geraldine Mae Schweitzer Mac Culloch, born in Wagnersville, Pennsylvania on December 15, 1922, passed away in Santa Fe, New Mexico on July 11, 2016 at the age of 93. She is survived by daughters Pamela J. Martin (Tom Martin) and Victoria A Mac Culloch (Doug Ebers); 2 grandsons - Patrick S. Martin (Abigail Stiles) and Timothy J. Martin; and 3...
Eugene Martin Alire
Jul 11, 2016
Eugene Martin Alire, age 34. Born February 8, 1982 in Espanola, NM. Eugene passed away on Monday, July 11th in El Rito. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Pedro and Celia Herrera; Jose G. and Juanita Alire; Uncle Haracio Alire and Ophelia Gurule and Larry Varoz; Godfather of Confirmation Eddie Gallegos. He is survived by his parents, Porfirio...
Melissa Ortiz
Jul 10, 2016
Melissa Kathryn Ortiz age 38 of Santa Fe, NM passed away suddenly on July 10, 2016. She was born November 5, 1977 in Santa Fe, NM to Donelia K. Lovato and Hector Ortiz, Sr. Melissa is preceded in death by her grandfather Edward Lovato Sr., grandmother Ricarda Ortiz, uncle Bennie Lovato Sr., cousin Michael Lovato and niece Sarah Lovato and...
Mary Jane Roybal
Jul 9, 2016
Mary Jane Roybal age 79 born September 13, 1937, loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away unexpectedly July 9, 2016. She is survived by husband Mike Roybal, 7 children; Lillian Baca, Debbie Roybal, Linda Noriega (David), Mike Roybal Jr. (Mia), Liz Hernández (Tom),Reina Roybal, and Jason Roybal, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, 19 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and 1 great-great...
Betty Simes
Jul 9, 2016
Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother, Betty Joanne Simes, 82, of Los Alamos, New Mexico passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 9, 2016. Betty will be interred at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on July 14, 2006 at 9:45 a.m. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Rivera Funeral Home. Betty was born in Brownfield, Texas on June 10,...
Elsie Cardenas
Jul 8, 2016
Elsie G. Cardenas, OCDS Elsie G. Cardenas, age 86 was peacefully received by our lord into eternal paradise on July 8th 2016. She was surrounded by her caring family, and a choir of angels. Elsie was born on March 13th, 1930 in Questa, NM, into an extremely blissful family. She was the youngest child of a large blended family and...
Anthony Paul Perea
Jul 8, 2016
Anthony Paul Perea, age 54 of La Cienega passed away unexpectedly July 8, 2016. He was born October 21, 1961 in Lynwood, CA to Pauline Adelo and Louis Perea. Anthony is preceded in death by his son Matthew Perea, father Louie Perea, mother Pauline Adelo, grandparents Luis and Adela Perea and Paul and Faye Rivera. He is survived by his...
Rebecca Friday
Jul 7, 2016
Rebecca Friday age 81 of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away July 7, 2016. She was born to Anita and Carlos Valdez, May 20, 1935. Rebecca was preceded in death by her son David Friday and grandson Brandon Friday. She is survived by her husband of 57 years Joe Friday, son Greg (Cindy) Friday, daughter Diana (Vince) Hesch, grandsons Jesse...
Clem Martinez
Jul 7, 2016
On July 7, 2016 Clem Martinez passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 92 years old. Clem was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Piadad Leyba and Clemente Martinez, Sr. Both preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his only sibling, Carmen Martinez Fajardo. Growing up he moved to various places...
Dr. Louis Zucal
Jul 3, 2016
Louis H. Zucal M.D., 93, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on July 3, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents Joe Oreste and Luisa Zucal, his wife of 57 years Bernice H. Zucal, daughter Marsha Zucal Gonzales, granddaughter Regina Gonzales, and son-in-law Richard K. Olney. His three sisters, Virginia, Erma, and Josephine also...
Jesus Jesse Medina
Jul 2, 2016
Jesus (Jesse) A. Medina, Sr. 61, of Questa, born December 4, 1954, went home with our Lord on July 2, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Pablita Medina. Jesus is survived by his wife, Victoria Medina, son, Jesus Jr. (Samantha), daughter, Sara (Alfonso), 11 grandchildren, along with numerous relatives and friends. Jesse will be greatly...
Antonio V. Mondragon
Jul 1, 2016
Antonio V. Mondragon, 87, of Llano Quemado passed away on July 1, 2016. He is preceded in death by wife, Tomasita Mondragon, sons, Anthony and Orlando Mondragon, grandson, Thomas Mondragon, parents Edwardo and Solidea Mondragon and sister Delia Graham. He is survived by his children, Elmo Mondragon (Monica), Debra Qassem (Musa) and Geraldine Mondragon, 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, sisters and...
Amorette Duran
Jun 30, 2016
AMORETTE DURAN 23 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER OF ANTOINETTE DURAN OF SANTA FE.SURVIVED BY HER LOVING MOTHER, ANTOINETTE DURAN; GRANDPARENTS, MARCELLA AND ABEL OCHOA; GREAT GRANDPARENTS ROSALINE AND STEVEN DURAN, AUNTS: BERNADETTE DURAN, LIZ DURAN, DIANA DURAN, & SANDY DURAN; UNCLES STEVEN DURAN AND DANIEL DURAN, COUSINS: ELEAH DURAN AND JONATHAN NORIEGA. A ROSARY WILL BE RECITED AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY,...
Gloria Martinez
Jun 29, 2016
Gloria Martinez left this world in the arms of angels on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. She was surrounded by her loving family. Born in 1940 to Elizardo & Sarita Sanchez, Gloria grew up in Ojo Sarco, NM. She had fond memories spending time with the love of her life, Noberto. They married in 1959 in Truchas, NM. She had many...
