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

Nov 27, 2016

Juan Duran, 77, of Arroyo Seco passed away on November 27, 2016. He is survived by his brother, Rubel Duran and many other relatives and friends. Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 7 PM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Arroyo Seco. Funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 10 AM at...

Nov 24, 2016

David Reitzel 1936 ~ 2016 David was born in 1936 to Kenneth and Kathryn Reitzel in El Paso, Texas. He died November 24, 2016 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. David moved to Santa Fe with his parents in 1942 and spent most of the rest of his life as a New Mexico resident. David graduated from Santa Fe High in...

Nov 23, 2016

Thomas B. Martinez, age 58, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 surrounded by loving family and friends. Thomas was born in Albuquerque, NM and lived his life in Los Ojos for many years. He was raised by his grandparents of happy memory, Lucas and Josefa Martinez and his loving step father of happy memory, Juan C. Ulibarri. Thomas is...

Nov 23, 2016

Mary Annette Andermann passed from this world to be with the Angels and our Lord on November 23, 2016. Mary Annette Andermann was born on May 23, 1972. Annette graduated from St. Michael's High School in 1990 and went off to college to complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry from Benedictine College in Atchinson, Kansas....

Nov 22, 2016

Peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 22nd, at home in Espanola, New Mexico. Jose was born and raised in Taos Pueblo, New Mexico. After attending the Santa Fe Indian School, he enlisted in the Army and was honorably discharged. While in the Army he was stationed in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. After the Army he went to Detroit, Michigan to...

Nov 22, 2016

Nov 22, 2016

Alice P. Candelario, our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Friend, age 88 a resident of Santa Fe, NM went to be with the Lord our Savior on November 22, 2016. She died peacefully in her sleep. Alice began her journey in Taos NM on June 17, 1928. She married Adolfo I. Candelario on January 19, 1946. Alice is preceded in...

Nov 21, 2016

Leroy A. Cortez, 82, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on November 21, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Amarante and Jessie Cortez, sisters, Viola Rivera, Betty Herrera, Loretta Bailon, brothers, Orlando Cortez, Felix Gomez and Bernabe Vargas. He is survived by his wife, Fabiola Cortez, sons, Raymond Cortez (Maggie Vigil), Leroy and Lawrence Cortez, grandchildren, LilyRae,...

Nov 20, 2016

Joe (Louie) Sandoval was born November 4, 1956 and left to join the Lord November 20, 2016. He is preceded in death by Juan and Sophie Quintana, Jose Luis Sandoval, Mary A. Sandoval, Geri Ann, Ralph, Charles, Jerome, Ray and George. Joe is survived by Amy Jo (wife), (Children) Luis, Teresa (Billy), Andres and Benito. Louie was a very loving,...

Nov 20, 2016

Nellie Rose Anaya age 75 of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away November 20, 2016. She was born August 29, 1941. Nellie is preceded in death by her parents Lillian and Fidel Valdez. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ignacio Anaya, two children, two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two brothers. Nellie was a Loretto Academy graduate. All...

Nov 20, 2016

Jessica Martinez, age 41, of Velarde, passed away on November 20, 2016. She graduated from Espanola Valley High School and completed her degree in Radiology at Northern New Mexico Community College. She worked as an X-ray technician at Espanola, Taos, Los Alamos, and Santa Fe Hospitals. She is survived by her children, David I. Martinez and Alana Martinez-Chacon, parents Belarmino...

Nov 16, 2016

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Lawrence M Kays was active in the army March 1956 to November 1957 We will be holding a memorial service on Friday the 20th to pay our respects to this unclaimed veteran. Everyone is welcome. Please join us at the Kiva Chapel located at Rivera Family Funeral Home, 471 East Rodeo Road, Santa Fe NM 87505...

Nov 16, 2016

Magdalena H. Valerio, 84, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on Nov. 16th 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Elizardo Valerio, parents, Rufina Vasquez and Bernabe Herrera, sisters, Teresa Olonia, Clara Medina and Cordilla Herrera, brother,s Manuel, Jose and Solomon Herrera and very dear friend, Orlando Martinez. She is survived by her son, Andy (Mary), grandchildren, Roberto,...

Nov 15, 2016

Attellia Ann Berg age 94, a resident of Los Altos and Mt. View, CA from 1965 – 2016 and most recently of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away early Tuesday morning, November 15, 2016. After struggling valiantly in recent years with the crippling effects of osteoarthritis, she is free from the challenges of mortality. Attellia was born July 30, 1922...

Nov 15, 2016

JOY SYLVESTER DEADERICK Joy Sylvester Deaderick of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at her home surrounded by family and loved ones. Joy was born on March 12, 1928 in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Gladney Sylvester and Joy Smith Sylvester. After the family moved to Colorado Springs, Joy was influenced not only by her...

Nov 15, 2016

Dorothy Canche’, 78, of Taos passed away on November 15, 2016. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her son and other family members. She was a teacher in El Centro, CA for 33 years and enjoyed her job working with young children. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ruben Canche’, parents, Jose Ignacio Gonzales and Eloisa Valerio Gonzales...

Nov 15, 2016

Mary R. Mayo, 91, of Tres Piedras went home to be with Jesus on November 15, 2016 with the sun shining and the birds singing. Mary loved the simple things in life, watching wildlife, birds and wild flowers. She was a great mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She spent her life at her home in No Agua, NM,...

Nov 15, 2016

David R. Pennell, 58, Retired New York State Trooper, died on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. Born on February 1, 1958, in Arlington, VA, he grew up in Spring City, PA, and was the son of the late Franklyn D. and Ruth E. (Robinson) Pennell. David was a graduate of Owen J. Roberts High School, class of 1976. He earned a...

Nov 15, 2016

Walter Daniel Holloway, age 95, passed away on November 15, 2016 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Mr. Holloway was born January 14, 1921 in Columbiana, Ohio, the son of Leo and Carrie (Smith) Holloway. His father, grandfather, and great-grandfather were prominent merchants in the village of Columbiana, operating a dry goods store on Main Street for many generations. He was...

Nov 14, 2016

Matthew Jerome Miguel Maez Age 29, our beloved son was called to heaven to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on November 14, 2016. Matthew passed away suddenly due to a heart attack at his home, in Rio Rancho. He was born on November 17, 1986, in Santa Fe, and was a former parishioner of Santa Maria de la Paz...