Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Juan R. Trujillo
Nov 29, 2015
Juan R. Trujillo, age 88, a resident of El Potrero Chimayo, NM, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Miguel and Eloisa Trujillo, sister, Corina Trujillo. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Toni Trujillo, son, Freddie J. Trujillo and wife Cindy, of Chimayo, grandson, Juan F. Trujillo and wife...
Michael Kokin
Nov 29, 2015
Michael (Mike) Kokin of Santa Fe passed away on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. He was born in the Bronx in 1936 and lived there till he was 20 years old. In October of 1957 he married his soulmate Carol. They started a marriage that just reached their 58th anniversary, Besides his cherished wife, Mike leaves his beloved daughters Julie, Alena...
Isabelle Apodaca
Nov 28, 2015
Isabelle Apodaca 96 of Santa Fe passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015. Isabelle was born is Wiley Colorado on November 5, 1919 She is preceded in death by her parents Ursula and David Mares her husband Fred Apodaca Sr. Daughters Esther Lucero, Beatrice Salazar and Juanita Apodaca grandson Fred (Tony) Apodaca III. Isabelle is survived by her daughter Margaret Lucero...
Jack Nitto
Nov 26, 2015
Jack Nitto, 66, of Taos, NM passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2015. Jack was originally from Chenango Forks, NY, and had spent the last 30 or so years in northern New Mexico. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Julia (Jay) of Chenango Forks, N.Y. He is survived by his brothers, Daniel (Deborah) of Chenango Forks and Richard...
Luis Fernandez
Nov 26, 2015
Luis I. Fernandez, 88, of Llano Quemado passed away on November 26, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sofio and Epimenia Fernandez, brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mae Fernandez, children, Joe Lawrence Fernandez (Diana), Betty Chavez (Arnold), JoAnn Valerio (Douglas), Carol Huartson (Rick), Deborah Sawby (Frank) and Martin Fernandez (Carla),...
Marcelino "Marc" A. Navarro
Nov 26, 2015
Marc Navarro passed away Thanksgiving Day 2015 in Santa Fe at his home. He was preceded in death by his loving mother Rosa Navarro and his partner of over 40 years, Gunther Cohn. Marc is survived by his devoted son Jose Inez Navarro, brother’s Efren, Jesus and sister’s Martha and Olga. Marc recently shared with his best friend Rebecca Wurzburger...
Joann Garcia Chavez
Nov 26, 2015
JoAnn Garcia Chavez, 62, a resident of San Ildefonso passed away on November 26, 2015. She was born June 19, 1953, San Ildefonso, NM to Juan Felipe and Beronis Garcia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Juan Felipe and Beronis Garcia of San Ildefonso,NM, sister, Rafaelita Guajardo, of Altus, OK, and many other relatives. JoAnn is survived by...
Frances Romero
Nov 26, 2015
Maria Frances Romero, 90 of Vadito, New Mexico passed away on November 26, 2015. Frances was a loving mother and grandmother. She lived her life with strong faith in God, love of family, and great sense of humor. We will miss her… She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Rumaldo Romero, children, Eloy S., M. Carolina and Ricky...
Patsy Abeyta
Nov 25, 2015
Patsy Abeyta age 65 passed away due to a battle with cancer November 25, 2015 in Santa Fe, NM. She was born in Santa Fe to Bertha and John O. Armijo. Patsy is survived by her parents John O. and Bertha Armijo, husband Robert Abeyta of 44 years, daughters Brianna White (Frank), Charlene Abeyta and Annette Abeyta Lee (Jeremy), grandchildren...
Josie T. Garcia
Nov 25, 2015
Josie T. Garcia, age 92, passed away from a lengthy illness on November 25, 2015. She was preceded in death by her late husband Alberto Garcia and a daughter, Rita Garcia, her parents Rita and Juan Trujillo, her two sisters, Frocenia Baca and Eloisa Aguilar. She is survived by her son, Alberto J. Garcia (Angela), two grandchildren, Tomas Gallegos (Rhemie),...
Josie Garcia
Nov 25, 2015
Josie T. Garcia, age 92, passed away from a lengthy illness on November 25, 2015. She was preceded in death by her late husband Alberto Garcia and a daughter, Rita Garcia, her parents Rita and Juan Trujillo, her two sisters, Frocenia Baca and Eloisa Aguilar.She is survived by her son, Alberto J. Garcia (Angela), two grandchildren, Tomas Gallegos (Rhemie), Amanda...
Charlotte Ann Vigil
Nov 24, 2015
Charlotte Ann Vigil, 69, of Cerro passed away on November 24, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfonso Vigil, Jr. and daughter, Tracy Elena Vigil. She is survived by her children, John Vigil (Kendrea), Dawn Goodson (Scott), Brian and Martin Vigil, 6 grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Rosary will be recited on Friday, November 27, 2015...
Ernestine Mary Duran
Nov 23, 2015
Ernestine M. Duran, age 83, a resident of Santa Fe, NM went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, November 23, 2015. Ernestine was born on December 11, 1931 and was a loving mother, sister, aunt, cousin, grandma and great-grandma who passed away peacefully in her sleep with her family by her side. Ernestine is preceded in death...
Clarice James
Nov 22, 2015
Clarice Alice James, 86, of El Prado passed away on November 22, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, John James, parents, George and Beatrice Hargis, in-laws, Stephen and Lillian James, sisters, Juanita Parrett (Fred) and Maxine West (Milburn). She is survived by her children, George James (Merly) and Pamela James, grandchildren, Hargis James (girlfriend, Bianca), Harrison James,...
Louis "Louie" Duran
Nov 21, 2015
Louis E. “Louie” Duran, 86, of Taos passed away on November 21, 2015. He is preceded in death by his wife, Oralia A. Duran, parents, Serapio and Bertha Duran, brothers, Adelaido and Serapio Duran Jr., sisters, Viola Barela, Josie Martinez and Rose Valdez. He is survived by children, Lawrence Duran (Ofelia), Jimmy Duran (Mannie), Linda Duran and Louise Fernandez (Mike),...
Wilfred E. Aguilar
Nov 21, 2015
Wilfred E. Aguilar, 62, a resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on November 21, 2015.Wilfred'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.
Allen Vigil
Nov 19, 2015
Allen Vigil “Alan", 65, of La Loma, Taos, NM, passed away, November 19, 2015 at his home, surrounded by family. Allen was born to the late Bences and Fabiola Vigil. Ben and Fabby also raised four other sons, James (d.) (Gloria), Jerome (Kitty), Mario (Carla), Keith (Liz). Allen is preceded in death by his older brother; James, infant brother; Marcus...
Frank (Frankie) Martinez
Nov 19, 2015
Frank (Frankie) Martinez, 54, a resident of Alcalde, NM passed away unexpectedly on November 19, 2015. Frankie was preceded by is parent’s Vicenta and Francisco Martinez of Alcalce. He is survived by his daughter Angelica Garcia, granddaughter Marikah Garcia, caregiver and best friend Davy Archuleta all of Alcalde. Frankie was a teacher and basketball coach for the Espanola Public Schools...
Matthew Chavez
Nov 19, 2015
Matthew M. Chavez passed away suddenly November 18, 2015 in Santa Fe, NM. Matthew was born January 5, 1966 in Santa Fe, NM and a lifelong resident here. Matthew proudly served in the military and later owned and operated El Paseo Bar and Grill and was very close to his fellow workers that he considered like family. He is survived...
Roman R. Lucero
Nov 18, 2015
Roman R. Lucero, 80, a resident of Ojo Caliente, NM, passed away on November 18, 2015. He was born on September 1, 1935 in El Rito, NM, to Teresita and Doroteo Lucero. He was preceded in death by his parents, Teresita and Doroteo Lucero, brothers, Fidel Lucero, Lazaro Lucero, Gilbert Lucero, Sabino Lucero, Waldo Lucero and Johnny Lucero, sisters, Trinidad...
