Obituaries

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

Miguel A. Gonzales

Miguel A. Gonzales

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,...

Antonio Jose Sanchez

Antonio Jose Sanchez

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...

Alice Wincenc Evans

Alice Wincenc Evans

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...

John Wilkinson

John Wilkinson

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....

Robert "Jimmy" Bransford

Robert "Jimmy" Bransford

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...

Lee Roy Herrera

Lee Roy Herrera

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 &...

Margaret Brominski

Margaret Brominski

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...

Roberto Martinez

Roberto Martinez

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...

Roberto C. Martinez

Roberto C. Martinez

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...

Lucie Madrid

Lucie Madrid

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...

Marjory Merscher

Marjory Merscher

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...

Felimon Tapia

Felimon Tapia

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.

Dana Rodda

Dana Rodda

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...

Hilario Maestas

Hilario Maestas

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,...

Charles Mollohan Jr.

Charles Mollohan Jr.

Apr 2, 2016

Charles “Chucky” Henderson Mollohan Jr., resident of Santa Cruz passed away on April 02, 2016. Chucky is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Henderson Mollohan and Ercilia Roybal Mollohan and brother, George Lopez. He is survived by his children, Eddie Mollohan of Albuquerque, Miguel Carrillo of Albuquerque, James Mollohan of Albuquerque, Chuck Mollohan of Socorro and wife, A.J., Misty...

Pat Romo

Pat Romo

Apr 2, 2016

Pat Romo, 67, of Questa, passed away unexpectedly April 2, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Soraida Romo of Talpa, infant daughter, Sharon Christine Romo; brother, Fabian Romo and sister, Virginia Miranda. He is survived by his wife, Cicy Romo of Questa; his daughters, Kristi Verderaime (Dominic), Lori Passino (Paul), Lisa Lovato, Shawnee Romo, and...

Mary Martinez Gonzales

Mary Martinez Gonzales

Apr 2, 2016

Mary Martinez Gonzales, born in Leadville, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 2nd, surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her husband Lorenzo, mother Melinda, father Librado and numerous brothers and a sister. She is survived by her children Geri (Rick), Arthur (Mary), Melanie (George), Jacob (Sandra) and Lori (Ben); grandchildren Amanda, Nickolas, Jarod, Mariah,...

Micaela Griego

Micaela Griego

Apr 2, 2016

Micaela Theresa Griego 7/8/ 1990 - 4/2/2016 was called by our Lord on April 2, 2016. She is proceeded in death by her Grand Parents David & Antonia Griego and Onesimo & Mela Montoya. She is survived by her parents Orlando & Lisa Griego and brother Timo Griego from Galisteo. Micaela had many cherished aunts, uncles and cousins. A rosary...

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