Obituaries

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

Kenneth Peterson

Kenneth Peterson

Feb 5, 2016

Kenneth Ray Peterson also known as Bamboo Dragon 7-12-1939 to 2-5-2016 Kenneth began his lifetime of hard work on the family farm in Iowa, without electricity or running water. In his long nursing career he served both inmates of prisons and veterans of war. Once retired from the V.A. he proceeded to attend Santa Fe hospice patients with his gentle...

Irene Garcia

Irene Garcia

Feb 5, 2016

Irene L. Garcia our beloved mother passed away on Friday, February 5, 2016, at UNM Hospital. She was 50 and was born in 1965. She is from Valdez, NM. She is preceded in death by her father, Luis Garcia, grandmother, Isabelle Garcia, uncles, Ralph and Felix Garcia and aunt, Mercy Martinez. Irene is survived by her mother Flora Garcia, daughters,...

Manuel Macias

Manuel Macias

Feb 5, 2016

Manuel Macias was born in Santa Fe on April 19, 1974 and stepped from this life on Friday, February 5th, 2016 at the age of 41. Manuel was a life-long resident of Santa Fe. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Gonzolo and Felice Macias who loved him so very much and were always such a big part of...

Mary C Gonzales

Mary C Gonzales

Feb 3, 2016

Mary C. Gonzales, 89, went to our Lord Jesus Christ on February 2, 2016. A resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Mary was born in Monticello, New Mexico on January 11, 1927, the daughter of Florinda Gonzales and Fernando Chavez. She is preceded in death by her parents and beloved husband Carlos N. Gonzales, she leaves behind many nieces and...

Flora Garcia

Flora Garcia

Feb 3, 2016

Flora Garcia, 93, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on February 03, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Frank Garcia. She is survived by her sister, Frances Trujillo (Alfonso), brother in law, Orlando Garcia and many nephews and nieces. Rosary was recited on February 11, 2016. With funeral mass followed at San Francisco de Asis Catholic...

Molly A. Martinez

Molly A. Martinez

Feb 2, 2016

Molly A. Madrid Martinez, 51, a resident of La Mesilla, NM passed away on February 2, 2016 due to a lengthy illness. She was born in August of 1964 to Isauro and Mary Madrid. She is preceded in Death by her Maternal grandparents; Medardo and Francesquita Gonzales, Paternal grandparents; Agapito and AnaMaria Madrid, Mother, Mary Madrid; Brother, Harry Madrid; Nephew,...

Jose Anselmo Archuleta

Jose Anselmo Archuleta

Feb 2, 2016

Jose Anselmo Archuleta, 78, of Pilar passed away on February 2, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugenio and Amadita Archuleta and brother, Eliseo Archuleta (Isabel). He is survived by many cousins and friends.Rosary was recited on February 25, 2016. Funeral mass was held on February 26, 2016. Both services were held at Our Lady of Sorrow...

Michael E Block

Michael E Block

Feb 2, 2016

Michael E. Block a resident of Albuquerque passed away February 2, 2016. Mike was preceded in death by his parents; Seymour Leslie Block and Iva Lena Mullins Block of Phoenix, Az. Mike was survived by his wife, Janet McGee Block, son, Michael Block, daughter, Andrea Ortega (Shaun Martinez) grand-daughters; Kylie and Michaela and was expecting his third grand-daughter soon. Mike...

Maria Anna Gonzales

Maria Anna Gonzales

Feb 1, 2016

Maria Anna Gonzales, 67, was called to be with our Lord on Monday, February 1, 2016. She was born to Reynaldo and Margarita J. Gonzales and was a lifelong resident of Tesuque, New Mexico. She was devoted to her family and was a caregiver to her mother and husband. Her love was abundant and unconditional for all whom she loved....

Steven V Antimary

Steven V Antimary

Feb 1, 2016

Steven V. Antimary, age 53 passed away February 1, 2016. Steven is preceded in death by his parents Carol and George Antimary, Jr., grandparents; Evelyn and Art Mosser and Virgina and George Antimary, Sr. He is survived by his brother Chris & Joy Antimary, sister Kerri Antimary, niece Adrianna, and best friends Bill and Robbie Tenore nephews William & Royce...

Booth Gallet

Booth Gallet

Jan 31, 2016

Booth Gallet, 71, of Santa Fe passed away on January 31, 2016. He was born May 6, 1944 in South Dakota. A Vietnam veteran, Booth moved to New Mexico for college and spent most of his life here. An avid fisherman and art collector, he was a successful cinematographer including work on the well-known films, Silverado and Young Guns. He...

Arturo "Smiley" Estrada

Arturo "Smiley" Estrada

Jan 30, 2016

Arturo “Smiley” Estrada, age 79 was loved by all. Arturo passed away on January 30, 2016. Arturo was born on May 19, 1936 in Las Animas, Colorado to Jose and Engracia Estrada. Arturo dedicated his life to serving others and was gifted with the skills, strengths and ambition to help improve the lives of those around him. He rose to...

Gurubhai Singh Khalsa

Gurubhai Singh Khalsa

Jan 30, 2016

Gurubhai Singh Khalsa, beloved bodyworker, teacher, artist and friend, left this world on Jan. 30 after a two year battle with colorectal cancer. Gurubhai, age 66, was an amazing human being who touched many hearts and lives during the past 35 years of living in New Mexico. Since 1983 he taught Shiatsu and Massage at the N.M. School of Natural...

Joseph Lopez

Joseph Lopez

Jan 30, 2016

For Daddy Joe M. Lopez June 9, 1949 ~ January 30, 2016 A Letter from Heaven When tomorrow starts without one, and I’m not here to see If the sun should rise and find your eyes filled with tears for me. I wish so much you wouldn’t cry the way you did today While thinking of the many things, we...

Claudia Goldenberg

Claudia Goldenberg

Jan 29, 2016

Claudia Goldenberg, a resident of Santa Fe, age 74 passed away January 29, 2016. She was born October 27, 1941 to Judith and Ira Barr. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Z.S. Goldenberg, son Warren Goldenberg, step-son Ken Goldenberg, daughter-in-law Joanne Goldenberg, and granddaughter’s Maya and Rebecca Goldenberg. Claudia was born and raised in San Francisco, CA...

Danny Dale Caussey Sr.

Danny Dale Caussey Sr.

Jan 27, 2016

Danny Dale Caussey Sr. a resident of Glorieta, NM passed away on January 27, 2016, of natural causes. He was born in March of 1943 in Fort Worth Texas. For the past 40 years he served Santa Fe selling new and used cars his true passion was Cadillac, and also served 6 years in the Army National Guard. He is...

Linda Trujillo

Linda Trujillo

Jan 26, 2016

Linda J. Trujillo, 67, of Ranchos de Taos passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Helen Kazelskis and brothers, Richard, Jerry and Jim Kazelskis. She is survived by her children, Karen Zabel (Thomas), Vito Trujillo Jr. (Eve), Rafael Trujillo (Felicia), grandchildren, Nathan (Shannon), Ian and Mikaela Zabel, Vito Trujillo III,...

Lucricia R. Bustos

Lucricia R. Bustos

Jan 26, 2016

Lucricia R. Bustos, age 85, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on January 26, 2016. She was born in July of 1930 to Josefina and Lorenzo Trujillo. She is survived by her husband Horace Bustos, son, Leroy Bustos (Pearl), daughter, Susie Montoya (Bennie), son, David Bustos and daughter Mary Ann Bustos. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and five...

Charlie Lujan

Charlie Lujan

Jan 24, 2016

Charlie R. Lujan, age 37 a resident of Ensenada, NM, passed away on January 24, 2016. He is preceded in death by his father Alejandro Lujan, grandparents, Fernando and Eufemia Montano, uncles, Raul and Bennie Montano. He is survived by his mother Margaret Lujan, brothers, Bennie and Patrick Montano, sister Efuemia Montano, all of Ensenada, and sister Esther Montano of...

A. Gilbert Griego

A. Gilbert Griego

Jan 24, 2016

A. Gilbert Griego a resident of Santa Fe New Mexico, age 84 passed away January 24, 2016. He was born May 14, 1931 to Pablo Griego and Melinda Chavez and married 53 years to Dolores Suazo of Santa Fe. Gilbert is preceded in death by his parents Pablo Griego and Melinda Griego and sister Rose Baca. He is survived by...

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