Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Esequiel Gus Garcia
Jan 28, 2017
Esequiel “Gus” Garcia, 86, of Taos passed away on January 28, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Virigilio and Adelina Garcia, sons, Lloyd Garcia, Mario and Joseph Jeantette, maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Dolores Jeantette Garcia, daughters, Joyce Cruz, Janette Ortiz, Elaine Diaz and Lisa Jeantette Mondragon, son, Andy Jeantette, 17 grandchildren,...
Natalie Gomez
Jan 26, 2017
Natalie J. Gomez, age 49, passed away from an illness on January 26, 2017. She was born on March 19, 1967 and is preceded in death by her grandmother Teofila D. Gomez, Aunt Lucille Gomez and Cousin Michael Angello Alvarado. She is survived by her Father Phil Gomez, Brother David Gomez, Daughter Kimberly Gomez, Nephews Jacob (Daughter Marie) and Lucas...
Stephen Peterson
Jan 26, 2017
Stephen M. Peterson, 79, of Taos passed away on January 26, 2017. Memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 1 PM at Rivera Chapel.
Venus Robinson
Jan 26, 2017
VENUS ROBINSON Venus Robinson , 34, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 26 at her Santa Fe home. She was born March 23, 1982 in Evanston, Illinois. She and Victor Robinson were married July 19, 2012 on Sandia Crest. Venus is survived by her loving husband, Victor Robinson; her children, Marianna Ruiz, Tony Ruiz, Dolores Ruiz, Robert Ruiz, JJ Lopez, Hope...
Arthur Anaya
Jan 24, 2017
Arthur Anaya, 79, of Taos passed away on January 24, 2017. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in Taos, NM and attended Highlands University where he graduated with a double major in Elementary Education and in Art. He taught school in Penasco, NM for several years and then at Taos High School teaching jewelry, pottery and painting. He excelled...
Jose Lujan
Jan 22, 2017
Jose D. Lujan, 84, of El Prado passed away on January 22, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rafaelita and Herman Lujan, sisters, Andrea Romo, (Julian), brother, Dalio Lujan, granddaughters, Anisha Lujan and Lucy Pacheco. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lorraine Lujan, children, Marie Shirley Pacheco (Luciano), Debbie Lujan (Nick Tafoya) and Mark...
Andrew Vigil
Jan 21, 2017
Andrew Patrick Vigil (Andy) passed away into our lords arms on Saturday January 21, 2017. Andrew was a loving father, grandfather, brother, cousin and friend to many! He was officially a carpenter, but also a jack of all trades. He loved to take his sons fishing when they were young. He spent many years with them outdoors. He was the...
Mary Elsie Abeyta
Jan 21, 2017
Mary “Elsie” Abeyta, 81, of Los Cordovas passed away on January 21, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Pablo and Emma Abeyta, brothers, Ben Abeyta (Bernadine) and Nelson Abeyta (Archie), sister in law, Bernadette Abeyta, nephews, Ivan and J.B. Abeyta. She is survived by her daughters, Emma Gallegos, Olivia “Peanut” Abeyta (Eric), Michelle “Dossy” Abeyta (Antonio), Teresa...
Joseph Richard Montoya
Jan 20, 2017
Joseph Richard Montoya, 72, entered into eternal peace on Friday, January 20, 2017. Joe was born on February 10, 1944, the son of the late Joaquin and Lourdes Montoya. He is also preceded in death by his beloved wife Candy Montoya, brothers Raymond Montoya and Jake Montoya and sisters Dolores Gonzales, Anna Mea Garcia and Liz Ashbaugh. Joe is survived...
Sonia Cordova
Jan 20, 2017
Sonia Cordova, 42, of El Prado passed away on January 20, 2017. She is preceded in death by her brother, Luis Trevizo and sister, Dora Yolanda Trevizo. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Cordova, mother, Socorro Arvizo, brother, Cesar Treviso (Rose), sisters, Delia Lorta (Dario), Almeida Gloria Arvizo (Lorenzo Torres), many nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends. Services...
Louis Branch
Jan 20, 2017
Louis L. Branch, 23, passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2017. Louis was born on January 6, 1994, to Loretta L. Branch and Jim C. Burch. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Louis L. Branch and Theresa Branch and paternal grandparents Paul Burch and Patt Burch, Uncle Jackie Keen, and cousin Miguel Perea and many great uncles...
Anthony Mark Espinoza
Jan 19, 2017
Anthony Mark Espinoza better known as "Mark", age 55 a lifelong resident of El Llano was surrounded by his family as he went to be with our Lord God on January 19, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Mark was preceded in death by his son Donald, fiancée Amelia Martinez and Baby Grand Daughter Natalie. His parents Antonio and Edna Espinoza...
Frutoso Medina
Jan 19, 2017
Frutoso (Toso) J. Medina, 69, of La Villita went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2017 surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. Toso was an Hermano of the Morada de Alcalde for many years. He also danced and was the Abuelita for the Matachinas de Alcalde for many years. He was preceded in death...
Kevin Anthony Miller
Jan 18, 2017
Kevin Anthony Miller, a lifelong resident of Taos, lost his valiant battle with cancer on January 18, 2017. He was taken too soon, just six days after turning 46. Kevin was a dedicated father, an adventurous athlete, and a loyal and compassionate friend. On any given weekend you could find him riding bikes with his kids, telemarking down Sundance, climbing...
Florence "Flora" Carney
Jan 17, 2017
Florence "Flora" Carney, 103, of Questa passed away on January 17, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Gail Shea (Paul).
Joslyn M. Garcia
Jan 17, 2017
Joslyn M. Garcia passed away January 17, 2017. She was born in New York City on August 16, 1956. The daughter of immigrants from the Caribean, Joslyn graduated from Farmingdale College in New York. She later moved to California, and in 1988 married Robert I. Garcia, and lived in Capitola. She owned her own bookkeeping business, and was an avid...
Hattie Celina Martinez
Jan 16, 2017
Our beloved Hattie Celina Martinez, 82, of Embudo, born to Abenicio and Eloisa Martinez on October 31, 1934, went to her Everlasting Life on Monday, January 16, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, George and Adonise Martinez, and sisters, Tonie Martinez, Flora Romero, and Elviria (Abie) Martinez; grandpas, Pedro Montoya and Alejandro Martinez, grandmas, Concepcion...
Mary Tapia
Jan 16, 2017
Mary S. Tapia, 97, passed away at home on January 16, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband Benjamin P. Tapia, daughter Rosie Goad, and granddaughter Sandy Tapia. She is survived by sons Ben E. Tapia and Dennis (Henrietta) Tapia. Her daughters Phyllis Falance, Libby Vigil, Isabel (Sal) LoBuono, Helen Camp and Emily Tapia Trujillo, 16 grandchildren, 29...
Adan Atencio
Jan 15, 2017
Adan B. Atencio, 38 of Espanola passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2017. Adan was born on November 3, 1978 in Los Alamos, NM to the now late Vicente and Viola Atencio. He is also preceded in death by his beloved sister, Micaila Atencio, brother Daniel Garcia of Pojoaque, paternal grandparents Norberto and Manuela Atencio, of Española, maternal grandparents Frank...
Robert Baker
Jan 14, 2017
Robert Alexander Baker Robert Alexander Baker died January 14 after a long honorable life. He was 94, and a resident of Santa Fe for 22 years. Born in a Buffalo, NY, he was the son of William J. and Mary Prince Baker. He grew up in Old Hickory, Tenn., and in Buffalo, and graduated from Yale University in the Class...
