Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Carmelita "Carmen" Martinez
Oct 20, 2015
Our precious Carmelita (Carmen) Martinez; age 83, a resident of Chimayo, NM passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on October 20th 2015. She was born June 30th, 1932. Carmelita was a loving mother and grandmother. She was well known to many as a caring and beautiful person, always welcoming to those in need with her beautiful...
Daniel Godina
Oct 20, 2015
Daniel Godina, age 28, a resident of Espanola, NM, passed away on October 20, 2015. He was born on November 8, 1986 to Rita and Norberto Godina. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Jose Ignacio Martinez, and maternal grandmother, Mary G. Rider, uncle, Joe Frank Martinez, paternal grandfather Norberto Godina. He is survived by his parents Rita...
Yahaira Arianna Rodriguez
Oct 19, 2015
Yahaira Arianna Rodriguez 3, grew her angel wings and was called home to be with heavenly father on Monday October 19, 2015. She was born on October 4, 2012 in Santa Fe, NM. She is survived by her loving parents Joel and Maria Rodriguez sisters Yasmin G. Martinez , Alondra Rodriguez brothers Joel Rodriguez and Juan Carlos Salazar maternal grandparents...
Gilbert David Probst
Oct 18, 2015
Gilbert David Probst Bibo After long enduring chronic illness, our beloved Bibo was called home by our Lord on October 18, 2015. Born January 3, 1946 in Santa Fe he was deeply rooted in Northern New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Probst and brother, Marcos Probst. He is survived by his dear mother Celine Probst,...
Herbert Liebman
Oct 17, 2015
Herbert Liebman, 80, of Taos passed away on October 17, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Millicent Liebman. He is survived by his wife, Heather Liebman, sons, Judd Liebman (Kathy) and Jesse Liebman, grandchildren, Peter and Sophie, brothers, Murray and Saul Liebman and many good friends. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 31,...
Eva R. Gonzales
Oct 15, 2015
Eva R. Gonzales, 84, a longtime resident of Pueblo, Colorado and formerly of Tres Piedras, New Mexico became an angel on October 15, 2015. Eva was a business owner and an avid hunter. She was known for her 200 mile coffee and her red chili at the Adobe Diner in Tres Piedras. She is preceded in death by her husband,...
Barbara Canavan
Oct 15, 2015
Barbara Ann Canavan passed away of natural causes in Los Alamos, New Mexico where she was a long term resident, on Thursday October 15, 2015. She was 71 years old. Barbara was an inspirational teacher, a tireless worker, and a born leader. She had the highest moral standards, but always applied them with a loving heart. Barbara lived her life...
Jose Santiago Vigil
Oct 15, 2015
Jose Santiago Vigil, age 90 passed away peacefully on October 15, 2015. Jose was born in Pecos NM on December 23, 1925 to Emelia and Parexdes Vigil. Jose is preceded in death by his son James A. Vigil daughter -in-law Angie M. Vigil and his granddaughter Jolynn Vigil. Jose is survived by; his wife Lourdes Vigil son Aurelio Vigil, grandchildren...
Eve Rabinowe
Oct 13, 2015
Eve Rabinowe, 91, born May 5, 1924 departed peacefully at home in Santa Fe after a long, energetic, creative life. She was born in Vienna, Austria and immigrated to the USA in 1938 as a refugee from the Holocaust. Her family settled in Queens, NY, and Eve studied clothing design at the Fashion Academy in NYC. She worked in costume...
Emilia Saiz
Oct 13, 2015
Emilia R. Saiz Emilia was born September 18, 1922 and passed away on October 13, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Isidro F. Saiz. Parents Albino and Ramona Rael, infant sister Sara and grandchildren Billy Chavez Jr. and Miranda Saiz. Surviving her are her children Corine Duran (Joe), Lorene...
Deborah Darras
Oct 13, 2015
Deborah Ann Darras- age 56 passed away suddenly in Sunday, October 11, 2015. She was born in Santa Fe, NM. She was preceded in death by her Father Frank L. Darras, her grandmothers Julia C. Darras, Ida Ventura, Grandfathers Simon Garcia and Leon Darras, Aunt Joann Mendez and brother- in-law Albert Salazar. She is survived by her Mother Maida Darras,...
Georgie D. Lewis
Oct 13, 2015
Georgie D. Lewis, 2, a resident of Petaca/La Zorra, NM, passed away on October 13, 2015. She was born on March 15, 2013 to Denise Gallegos and George D. Lewis. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Michael Lewis AKA Hippie Lewie, great grandfather Harry L. Martinez and her uncle Douglas Drahota. She is survived by her father, George...
Gordon V. Hughes
Oct 11, 2015
Gordon V. Hughes, age 89, a resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on October 11, 2015. Gordon'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.
Rudy Garcia
Oct 10, 2015
Rudy F. Garcia, 81, of Cerro passed away on October 10, 2015. He was the son of the late Acorcinio and Edulia Garcia. He retired from Fort Carson Hospital Civil Service and the Questa schools. He was known for his welcoming smile, his witty and sometimes over the top sense of humor. He loved to play practical jokes on people....
David A. Martinez
Oct 10, 2015
David A. Martinez Our beloved brother passed away unexpectedly October 10, 2015. He was born April 22, 1962 and raised in Santa Fe. He is preceded in death by his father David Martinez, mother Antonia Martinez, and brothers Alfred and Ronnie Martinez. David is survived by his sister Corrine Gee (David), and brothers Michael and Andrew Martinez, and his niece...
Heather C. Warner
Oct 10, 2015
Heather C. Warner, age 46, a resident of Taos, NM, passed away on October 10, 2015. She was born in Wheatridge, CO., to Linda Wing Green and Richard Warner Jr. She is preceded in death by her mother Linda Green. She is survived by her best friends, Meghan OConnor of Lynwood, WA, and Mike Hayes of Ranchos de Taos, NM....
Manuel Javier Martinez, Acosta
Oct 10, 2015
Manuel Javier Martinez-Acosta, 65, a resident of Hobbs, NM, passed away on October 10, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Consuelo Gallegos, daughter, Elizabeth Martinez (Jeronimo), son Cesar Martinez (Fatima), grandson, Alejandro Cid, granddaughter, Natalie Cid, grandson, Cesar Martinez. A rosary was recited on Friday, October 16, 2015 at Rivera Family Funeral Home in Espanola, NM. Funeral Mass took...
Laura F. Maez
Oct 9, 2015
Laura F. Maez, age 90, a resident of Nambe, NM, passed away on October 9, 2015. She was born on March 5, 1925 in Espanola, NM to Esquipula Montoya Romero and Silviano Montoya. She was preceded in death by her husband Hilario A. Maez, son, Robert Maez, father, Silviano Montoya, mother, Esquipula Montoya, step-father, Margarito Romero, sisters, Isabel Abeyta and...
Victor Macias
Oct 9, 2015
Victor T. Macias, 93, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2015 in Santa Fe, NM. Victor was born in Sopris, CO to Petra Almaguer and Joe Macias, Sr. Victor was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Jennie, Ruth, Helen, Mary, Joe, Anthony and Bobby and his loving wife of 68 years, Mary. Victor is survived by his sons, David...
