Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Alcarita R. Valdez
Jan 20, 2016
Alcarita R. Valdez, 88, of Vadito passed away on January 20, 2016. She is preceded in death by husband, Benedicto J. Valdez, grandson, Daniel “DJ” Valdez, parents, Demecio and Amadita Romero, sisters, Maria Manzanares, Feloniz Montoya,and Rufina Martinez, brothers, Donecimo, Victoriano and Tino Romero. She is survived by her children, Orlinda Trujillo (Andrew), Johnny Valdez (Carol), Ivan Valdez (Mandy), Oralia...
Anayi Nunez And Anayelli Espinoza
Jan 19, 2016
Anayi Guadalupe Nunez, 5, and her sister, Anayelli Alexcia Espinoza, 7 both of Taos passed away unexpectedly on December 19 and December 20, 2015. They are preceded in death by great grandparents, Joe and Tita Sanchez, uncle, Abel Espinoza, grandmother, Guadalupe Hernandez, great Aunt, Tammy Sanchez and cousin Analicia Sanchez. They are survived by parents, Celina Espinoza and Jesus Nunez,...
Norma Adams
Jan 19, 2016
Norma Dalton Adams, 86, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016 at home with family and loved ones. Born Feb. 19, 1929 in Rockville, Utah to Leonard and Edna Angell Dalton, the fifth child of six. During the depression she learned frugality, practicality and service. At age 12, she was sent alone to Leeds, UTah to help care for her aging...
Susan Cox Chupek
Jan 18, 2016
Susan Cox Chupek passed away on January 18th, 2016 in Santa Fe New Mexico with her loving husband by her side. No services will be held at this time, instead a party celebrating her life will be held this summer for family and close friends. Susan was born on September 22nd 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri to two loving parents...
Lawrence Schreiber
Jan 18, 2016
Dr. Larry Schreiber, age 68, died peacefully on January 18, 2016, at his home in San Cristobal surrounded by his family. Born in the Bronx, NY, he came to New Mexico in 1972 to practice medicine and served the Taos community as a family doctor for 40 years. He is survived by his beloved wife of 22 years, Cathy Strisik;...
Susan Sarossy
Jan 18, 2016
Susan Sarrossy was a Free Spirit who passed on Monday, January 18, 2016 while following her passion; climbing. She called this following her bliss which she always encouraged others to do. She always brought warmth and smiles to those around her. She had Master’s degree in Social Work that she used to help the people of New Mexico. Susan was...
Gene Brito
Jan 18, 2016
Gene Brito a resident of Santa Fe, age 70 passed away January 18, 2016. He was born October 22, 1945 in Santa Fe, NM to Cruzita and Ciriaco Brito. Gene is survived by his son’s Gene Jr. and Steven. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Santuario de Guadalupe Chapel with a Mass...
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.
