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

Apr 20, 2016

Antonia “Tonita” Padilla, 68, of Costilla passed away on April 20, 2016 in Thornton, Colorado. She is preceded in death by her parents Fermin and Apolonita Padilla, brother Arthur Padilla and sister Liz Malouff. She is survived by her siblings Orlando Padilla (Emily), Mary Martinez, Ananbell Archuleta (Roland) Arthur Padilla (Ruby), Pauline Rivera (Henry) and Diana Russell. Rosary was recited...

Apr 20, 2016

Born February 19th, a birthdate she shared with her beloved father Ilario “Lalo” DeLaLuz was called home by our Lord on Wednesday April 20th, 2016. 'Mima', as she was affectionately called by her family and close friends, was born in Santa Fe in 1942, raised in Los Angeles and returned to Santa Fe in 1987. A devote Catholic, Florence went...

Apr 18, 2016

Gloria L. Cordova - Age 77 Long-time Los Alamos resident, Gloria Louise Cordova, passed away on April 18, 2016 after a 16-month struggle with pancreatic cancer.

Gloria was born in Trinidad Colorado on July 31, 1938. After high school she joined the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati and graduated from their Mount St. Joseph College with a B. S. degree...

Apr 17, 2016

Richard Julio Marquez, age 39 passed away April 17, 2016. He was born to Helen Alarid and Julio (Richard) Marquez in Oceanside California, February 27, 1977. Richard is preceded in death by his father Julio (Richard) Marquez, grandmother Mary Marquez, grandfather Chris Marquez, grandfather Ralph J. Garcia and uncle Ralph J. Garcia Jr. He is survived by his wife of...

Apr 16, 2016

Miguel A. Gonzales, 57, of Ranchos de Taos passed away unexpectedly on April 16, 2016. He is preceded in death by his father, Jose A. Gonzales, grandparents, Daniel and Teodula Gonzales and Felipe and Magdalena Arellano. He is survived by his mother, Olivia Gonzales, sons, Daniel F. Gonzales (Angie) and Jose A. Gonzales (Marisa), grandchildren, Sonya, Jerome and Jeremiah, sister,...

Apr 15, 2016

Antonio “Tony” Jose Sanchez passed away April 15, 2016 at the age of 92 in Tucson, Arizona. He was a beloved father, grandfather and uncle. He was born in Alcalde, New Mexico and was a long time resident of Tucson, Arizona. He served in the Army in Japan and worked as a cement mason in New Mexico, Colorado and Tucson...

Apr 15, 2016

Alice Evans, a long-time, much respected resident of Los Alamos, died on April 15, 2016 at the age of 91. A resident of Los Alamos since 1950, Alice Mary Wincenc Bernard Evans was recruited in Buffalo, New York, to teach first grade by the superintendent of the Los Alamos Schools. Upon her arrival, she fell "instantly in love" with the...

Apr 14, 2016

John E. Wilkinson age 83 a resident of Santa Fe, N.M. passed away April 14, 2016. He was born July 31, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan. John is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Emma D. Wilkinson. He is survived by daughters Yvonne LeBow (Anthony), Yvette Brown (George) and Michelle Martinez (Anthony), six grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren....

Apr 14, 2016

Dr. Robert James (Jimmy) Bransford, Ph.D. age 72, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on April 14, 2016. Jimmy was born in Santa Fe, NM to Alex and Polly Bransford. In 1964 he enlisted in the Air Force where he served a 4-year term. Jimmy first attended New Mexico Highlands University where he received his Bachelor’s degree then moved...

Apr 11, 2016

Lee Roy Herrera, age 68 resident of Espanola passed away Monday morning. Lee Roy was born in Coyote, NM to Pedro Herrera and Simona Archuleta. On November 29, 1969 Lee Roy Herrera and Lenora Chacon were married in Espanola, NM. For the next 31 years, Lee Roy held a position with the Los Alamos National Laboratories as a Meeting &...

Apr 11, 2016

Margaret Brominski Age 65 Resident of Santa Fe, NM Date of Death 4/11/16 Date of Birth 8/8/50 Place of Birth Troy, NY Mother Thelma Goodrich Brooking Father James Brooking Maggi was a strong and loving woman. She was loved by so many. After spending most of her life in upstate New York she moved to Maui, HI, where she truly...

Apr 10, 2016

ROBERTO C. MARTINEZ Roberto C. Martinez, born in Arroyo Seco, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2016, surrounded by family who loved and adored him so much. A graduate of Taos High School, Roberto joined the Army after graduation, and upon his return he attended the St. Michael's College in Santa Fe where he received an undergraduate degree in...

Apr 10, 2016

Roberto C. Martinez, born in Arroyo Seco, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2016, surrounded by family who loved and adored him so much. A graduate of Taos High School, Roberto joined the Army after graduation, and upon his return he attended the St. Michael’s College in Santa Fe where he received an undergraduate degree in elementary education and...

Apr 9, 2016

Lucie (Lucia) Mae Madrid age 68 of Santa Fe, N.M., left us on April 9, 2016. She was born December 13, 1947 in Pecos, N.M. Lucie is preceded in death by her parents Anatolio and Rosina Dean Ortega, her husband Jose J. Madrid, son Martin (Marty) Sanchez, beloved Aunt Josephine Roybal and father-in-law Octaviano Madrid. She is survived by her...

Apr 8, 2016

Apr 8, 2016

Marjory Merscher, 92, of Taos passed away on April 8, 2016. Margy passed away peacefully under excellent hospice care at the Taos Living Center. She was a successful single mom with two boys starting in 1958 with great help from friends and family. She studied fencing, bellydancing, acted and sung in amateur musical theater and went on many elderhostel trips...

Apr 6, 2016

Felimon “Tex” Tapia, 92 of Santa Fe, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at his Santa Fe home with his family by his side. Service arrangements are pending for a later date.

Apr 6, 2016

Dana May Rodda died at her home surrounded by family and friends on April 6th, 2016, after a two year struggle with breast cancer. Dana was born in 1964 in Durango, CO. She graduated from Virginia Tech University and with a BS in Education in 1988. After graduation she relocated to Santa Fe, NM. She is preceded in death by...

Apr 4, 2016

Apr 4, 2016

Hilario Able “Shorty” Maestas, age 72 and a resident of Acoma, New Mexico, passed away at home on Monday, April 4, 2016. Hilario was born in Canjilon, NM to Hilario and Bersabe Maestas who preceded him in death along with his step father, Margarito Esquibel, his Grand Parents, Beatris Jaramillo and Mejejildo Romero, his sisters Doloritas Lucero and Celina Baldonado,...