Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Jose Ortiz Y Pino, Iii
Jan 17, 2016
Jose Ortiz y Pino III, descendant of a well-known New Mexican family dating back to the early 1600’s, passed away on January 17, 2016 at the age of 83, after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Frank and Mary Ortiz y Davis, his brothers, John and Frank Jr. and his sister Margaret Truscott....
Erwin Jones
Jan 17, 2016
Erwin Floyd Jones, 61, of Taos passed away on January 17, 2016. He is survived by his children, Amber and Arlo Jones, son-in-law, Steven Krueger, granddaughter, Kharma, sister, Terrie Jones, brothers, Gerard and Steven Jones. Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home. For more information, or to sign the guestbook, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.comThis obituary is protected by copyright...
Nick F. Martinez
Jan 16, 2016
Nick F. Martinez, 78, of Valdez passed away on January 16, 2016. Nick loved to travel and his favorite places to visit were Fatima, Portugal and Vail, Colorado. He loved to fish including on his trips to Vail. He was a Board Member for Taos Municipal Schools and member of the Valdez Choir. Nick was a rancher until the time...
Ramon "Ray" Serna
Jan 16, 2016
Ramon Serna, Jr. (Ray), 74, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2016 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born in Hatch, NM in 1941 to Ramon Serna and Rose Torres, Ramon was the eldest of nine siblings. He was a New Mexico Highlands University Hall of Fame baseball player. Ray was a beloved teacher, coach and athletic director. He...
Margaret Ann Lane
Jan 16, 2016
Margaret Ann Lane, 49, of Taos passed away on January 16, 2016. She is preceded in death by her brother, Ricky Neathammer. She is survived by her partner, Marcos Salinas, children, Crystal Lane, Noah Tafoya, Manuel Tafoya (Tammy), Isaac Tafoya, Thomas Tafoya (Amanda), Melinda Tafoya, 16 grandchildren, mother, Margaret Lane, brothers and sisters, Michael Neathammer, Cathy Neathammer (Mike), Maysel Castillo...
Neil Buchholtz
Jan 15, 2016
Neil Forrest Buchholtz, 70, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016 peacefully at his home. He leaves behind his wife of 20 years, Darby Buchholtz, his son, Neil "Two" (Carlsbad, CA), and four step children, three of which he raised as his own - Karley Steffen (Santa Fe, NM), Kaleigh Serrano (Omar) (Santa Fe, NM), Bradley Bredell (Michelle) and Brady Bredell...
Louellen Vigil
Jan 15, 2016
LouEllen Vigil, age 63, a resident of Espanola, NM passed away on January 15, 2016.LouEllen's family wishes to acknowledge with heartfelt appreciation your kind expression of sympathy during this difficult time. This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.
Therese Zucal
Jan 15, 2016
Therese S. Zucal, a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico age 51 passed away January 15, 2016. Therese was born in Santa Fe to Olga and James O. Zucal July 13, 1964. Therese is preceded in death by both paternal and maternal grandparents and other extended family members. She is survived by her parents Olga and James O. Zucal, brother...
Matias Martinez
Jan 14, 2016
Matias S. Martinez age 92 passed away January 14, 2016. He proudly served his country in the Army during WWII and worked 25 years at the New Mexico School for the Deaf. Matias, a talented man instrumentally, performed for many church masses. Matias is preceded in death by his wife Agrepina Martinez, his son James Robert Martinez and sister Sidelia...
Irma Rodriguez
Jan 13, 2016
Irma Rodriguez, age 66, a resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on January 13, 2016. A Rosary was recited on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 followed by a Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Espanola, NM Irma's family wishes to acknowledge with heartfelt appreciation your kind expression of sympathy during this difficult time. This obituary is protected by...
Rene Herman Mettler
Jan 12, 2016
A good book has many chapters and Rene Mettler’s story is undeniably a page- turner. Renegade chef, artist, globetrotter, and all around badass Rene Mettler died on Tuesday, January 12th at the age of 73. The footprint left behind by Rene is deep and bright and electric. He lived uncompromisingly, with an infectious ability to extract joy from all the...
Richard Dobrin
Jan 12, 2016
Richard Dobrin, age 77, a resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on January 12, 2016. Richard's family wishes to acknowledge with heartfelt appreciation your kind expression of sympathy during this difficult time. This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.
Carol Rafferty
Jan 12, 2016
Carol H. Rafferty, a resident of El Prado, NM, passed away on January 12, 2016.Carol's family wishes to acknowledge with heartfelt appreciation your kind expression of sympathy during this difficult time. This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.
Steven Ray Marshall
Jan 11, 2016
Steven Ray Marshall, age 40, a resident of White Rock, NM, passed away on January 11, 2016. He is survived by his parents Fredie and Rita Marshall, sister Shela Marshall, nieces, Cheriece and Aries Margiotta, nephew Vincent Margiotta. Steven was a graduate of the class of 1993 at Los Alamos High School. He loved to watch his favorite team the...
Anthony David Flores
Jan 9, 2016
Anthony D. Flores (Antonio) 56, of Questa New Mexico passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday morning Jan 9, 2016. He is preceeded in death by his Father Antonio (Tony) Flores. He is survived by his beloved mother & caregiver, Aida Flores, brother, Richard Flores (Florence), sister, Diana LaCome, sister & caregiver, Nadine Marinelli (Ronnie), brother, Fabian Flores (Mary),...
Modesta J. Griego
Jan 9, 2016
Modesta J. Griego, long life resident of Tesuque, passed away on January 9, 2016. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Raymundo Griego, Son, Felix Griego, Daughter, Dorothy Apodaca, Grandson, Jonthan Grant, Grandson, Georgie Sandoval , Granddaughter, Cassandra Aragon. She is survived by her Daughter, Lila Ortiz (Gilbert), Son, Frank Grigeo (Liz), Daughter, Dora Quintana (Manuel JR), Daughter, Anna...
Irma Thaler
Jan 8, 2016
Irma Cobert Thaler age 93 of New Mexico passed away January 8, 2016 of natural causes. Irma was born April 13, 1922 in New York City to Gussie Jettleson and Max Cobert . Irma married Ralph Thaler June 29, 1947 in New York, NY. She is preceded in death by her husband Ralph Thaler and brother Milton Cobert. She is...
Antonio "Tony Red" Valdez
Jan 8, 2016
Antonio “Tony Red” Valdez, 74, of Valdez passed away on January 8, 2016. He worked at Moly Corp and Taos Ski Valley. He was the founder of Valdez Land & Cattle in 1969 and was the president of the Cerro Azul Grazing Association. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alejandro and Maclovia Valdez and father in-law, Antonio Trujillo....
Clorinda "Cleo" Cisneros
Jan 8, 2016
Clorinda “Cleo” Cisneros, 93, of El Prado passed away on January 8, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Adelida and Cirilo Medina, husband, Cristobal N. Cisneros, children, Eufemia Cisneros and Gary Stribling, Martin, Lloyd Albert, Joe Cisneros, granddaughter, Andrea Herrera, grandson, Carlos Cisneros, sisters, Julia Gonzales(Patricio), Polly Montoya (Theodoro), brother, Joe T. Medina (Julia), foster sister, Matilde...
Angela Clifford
Jan 8, 2016
ANGELA CAROLINE CLIFFORD Angie Clifford, 37, formerly of Santa Fe, passed away suddenly and un-expectedly early Friday morning, January 8, 2016 at her Albuquerque home. Angie was born September 30, 1978 in Missoula, Montana, the daughter of Susan Lynch Clifford and Robert Clifford. Her early years were spent in Missoula and the Bitterroot Valley. She moved to Santa Fe with...
