Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
William Hendricks
Feb 12, 2016
William F. Hendricks of Santa Fe, New Mexico died Friday February 12, 2016 aged 69. He was born August 5, 1946 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to William E. “Yiene” Hendricks and Mary Ross Hendricks. He was raised in Prague, Oklahoma and graduated from Prague High School in 1964. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Oklahoma...
Albert John Devargas
Feb 11, 2016
Albert John DeVargas, 52, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on February 11, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Lena DeVargas, brother, Victor and sister, Anna. He is survived by his brothers, Jesse DeVargas (Karen), Joseph DeVargas, sisters, Janie DeVargas, Theresa Salazar (Ernesto), Loretta Cisneros (Cris) and Elena Williams (Jimmy), sister in law, Susan DeVargas,...
Teodoro A. Roybal
Feb 9, 2016
Teodoro A. Roybal, 82, of Rio Lucio passed away on February 9, 2016. He is preceded in death by his son, Paul Roybal, parents, Benito and Ruperta Roybal and brother Benito Roybal. He is survived by his wife, Eneda Roybal, children, Lina Cartagena (Carlos), Marvin Roybal, Michael Roybal (Audrey), grandchildren, Julia Montoya, Travis Roybal, Marty Roybal, Brianne Cartagena, Reya and...
Wilfredo "Willie" Cordova
Feb 9, 2016
Wilfredo (Willie) A. Cordova, a Korean War Veteran, 84, of Questa passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 9, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pablo and Cleofas Cordova, son, Daniel James Cordova, 7 brothers and 4 sisters. He is survived by his wife. Clarita Cordova, sons, Wilfred Cordova Jr. (Constance), Christopher Cordova (Donelle), daughters,...
Crecensio "Chris" "Jj" Garcia
Feb 8, 2016
Crecensio “Chris” “JJ” Garcia, 64, of Fairview, New Mexico passed away on February 8, 2016. He was the owner of JJ Plumbing & Heating. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved camping and fishing. He is preceded in death by his sons, James, Michael and Troy Garcia, granddaughter, Brianna Garcia and parents, Tobias and Amalia Garcia. He is survived by his...
Patrick Escudero
Feb 7, 2016
Patrick M. Escudero, born on September 16, 1957 in Santa Fe, NM passed away on February 7, 2016 at age 58. Patrick was preceded in death by his father Frank (Pankey) Escudero and grandparents Ignacio and Eduvigen Ortiz. Patrick is survived by his parents RoseMary Ortiz Wickard and stepfather Arthur P. Wickard, daughter Sasha, sisters Michelle, Paula and Lisa, brothers...
Patrick Michael Escudero
Feb 7, 2016
Patrick Michael Escudero 09-16-57 to 02-07-16 One year anniversary for our beloved Patrick It has been such a long and empty year without you, our heartache never goes away. We live every single day with the strength of your memories, your smile and the kindness that you had for others. Our lives will never be the same without you. ~All...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
