Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Anita Gallegos Blankenship
Sep 3, 2015
Anita Gallegos Blankenship, age 89, a resident of El Guique went into the presence of her Lord on September 3, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband William Blankenship, brothers, Gilbert, Orlando and Ross Gallegos, her sisters, Emma Gregg and Alice Gallegos. She is survived by her sisters, Dora Cobb of El Guique, Helen Fletcher (Jim) of Albuquerque,...
Ernie Durr
Sep 3, 2015
Edwin Ernie Durr was born January 9, 1948, in Santa Fe, NM to Harold and Maida Durr, and was married to Margaret Gonzales Durr for 47 years. Ernie passed away on September 3, 2015 after losing control of his motorcycle on I-25 near Eldorado, NM. Ernie was returning home with fellow American Legion Riders (Santa Fe, NM Post 1 Chapter...
Gonzalo Gonzales Jr.
Sep 2, 2015
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gonzalo Gonzales Jr. Gonzalo died peacefully in his sleep on September 2, 2015 at the age of 67. He was born on March 6, 1948 in Santa Fe, NM, to Gonzalo Gonzales Sr. and Katheryn L. Miller. Gonzalo was raised in Abiquiu, NM and graduated from McCurdy High School....
Erin Nichols
Sep 2, 2015
Erin Nichols, beloved son, brother, and friend went home to be with Jesus on September 2, 2015. Erin was born on May 4, 1985 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He graduated from Santa Fe High School in 2003 where he played football. Erin was a talented artist, skilled in landscaping and gardening. He enjoyed cooking and being in the outdoors...
Augustina "Tina" Trujillo
Sep 1, 2015
Augustina Tina Trujillo, 91, of Taos passed away on September 1, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Amarante O. Trujillo, her mother, Silveria Romero, sons, Gregorio Daniel and Alonzo Trujillo, grandsons, Elizardo Gonzales, Marcos Trujillo, Maurice Gonzales Jr., and Ronald Salazar, son-in-law, Thomas Salazar and ex-daughter-in-law JoAnn Chavez, brother, Albert Gonzales, and sisters, Bersabe...
Sandra Coe
Sep 1, 2015
Sandra Coe, 59, a resident of Pecos, NM passed away on September 1, 2015. Her 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.
Burton Vaupen
Aug 31, 2015
Burton Vaupen passed away on Monday, August 31, 2015. A service will be held today at 1pm at Beit Tikva. Memorial Contributions can be made to Alzheimers Association, 811 St. Michaels Dr. Ste 106 Santa Fe, NM 87505, Beit Tikva, 2230 Old Pecos Trail Santa Fe, NM 87502, or Saint Elias Greek Orthodox Church, 46 Cam Electra Santa Fe, NM...
Belarmino Giron
Aug 30, 2015
Belarmino (Bill) Giron, 84, died peacefully Sunday, August 30, 2015, surrounded by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Guadalupe and Juanita Giron, brothers Victor Jiron and wife Mary Jiron, Ralph and wife Flosela Jiron, Guadalupe (Lupe) Giron; sisters Amalia Serna and husband Nash, Maria Elena Baca and husband Florindo, and Ramona Jiron, and children, Roberto...
Lita Baca
Aug 30, 2015
LITA BACA Age 80, of Agua Fria, suddenly passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Horacio Baca; her parents Simon Garcia and Ida Valdez; sister, Joann Mendez and granddaughter, Isabella Baca. She is survived by her son, Joseph Baca; grandsons, Patrick (Valerie), Lawrence (Maya), Vincent (Marcella) and Jacob Baca. Great grandchildren; Patrick...
Joseph Duran
Aug 28, 2015
Joseph Duran, 55, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on August 28, 2015. He is preceded in death by his father, Jose Duran, grandparents, Mary and Jessie Vigil. He is survived by his partner, Michele Lee, parents, Marcella and Ernest Sam Martinez, daughters, Victoria Duran (Joe Mike), Christina Duran (Erick) and Nicole Duran, grandchildren, Erick Struck Jr. and Zoey Duran,...
Graciela Thorpe Powers
Aug 25, 2015
Graciela Thorpe-Powers, 73, of Santa Fe, NM passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. She was born on July 19, 1942 in Colon, Panama to Delia Henry and Enrique Thorpe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Powers. She is survived by her son, Eric Escalante. She was a retired teacher, devoted her time, energy, and love to:...
Dana Marie Lopez
Aug 25, 2015
Dana Marie Lopez, 42, of Questa passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Nancy Montoya, grandparents, Gilbert and Josie Bailon and Joe E. Montoya. She is survived by her children, Jamie Lynn and James Joshua Lopez, sister, Annette Fleming (Reyes), father of her children, James Lopez, grandmother, Esmiria Montoya, niece,...
Boyd Barnes
Aug 22, 2015
Boyd Walter Barnes passed away August 22, 2015 of natural causes. He was 73 years old. Longtime resident of Taos; he originally moved here in 1972 to work as a tattoo artist. He graduated from UNM TAOS and was a talented artist. His passion was making moccasins. Boyd spent some of his early years as a steel worker in New...
Thomas Williams
Aug 18, 2015
Thomas Edward Williams, 67, of Santa Fe, passed away Tuesday morning at St. Vincent Hospital. He was the public transportation director for the city of Santa Fe till he retired in 2006. Tom is survived by his loving wife, Deborah K Williams, also of Santa Fe, and his three children, Jenny Nelson, Tyler Williams, and David Williams as well as...
Pablo "Pablito" J. Martinez Jr.
Aug 18, 2015
Pablo "Pablito" Joe Martinez, Jr. 41, a resident of Ranchitos, passed away on Tuesday August 18, 2015 at home. He was proceeded in death by his father Pablo Joe Martinez, Sr. His grandparents Leo and Trinidad Martinez, Edwardo and Lucia Trujillo, and his two half brothers, Charlie and Frankie Beavers and nephew, Dale Brown, Jr., aunts and uncles, Celina Ulibarri,...
Abenancio Aguilar
Aug 17, 2015
José Abenancio Aguilar, 93, a life-long resident of Peñasco, joined the love of his life Cordelia on Monday, August 17, 2015. Classmates from first grade all through grade school in El Valle, they were married in 1951. Together for 55 years, Cordie preceded Abe in death in 2006. He is also preceded in death by his parents, Rubel Aguilar and...
Wildon Fickett
Aug 17, 2015
Wildon Fickett, formerly of Los Alamos, NM., passed away on August 17, 2015 in Fort Collins, CO after a long battle with Alzheimers disease. He was 88 years old. Wildon is remembered as a selfless husband and father, an avid lifetime learner, an earnest Christian and an accomplished scientist. He was born on March 25, 1927 in Tucson Arizona. He...
