Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Opal Doubleday
Oct 9, 2015
Opal Alumbaugh Doubleday, age 91, passed away peacefully in in her sleep on October 9, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Russell Ralph Doubleday, and sons, Jeffrey Scott and Steven Craig Doubleday. Opal leaves behind her daughter, Dee Doubleday and grandsons, Jeffrey Scott II and Steven John Doubleday. A private family service was held. The family wishes...
Robert Rutledge
Oct 8, 2015
Robert Gene Rutledge (Cotton) passed from this earth on October 8, 2015 in the presence of his loving family. The cancer that he battled since 1982 in one form or another, finally claimed his life. He was born in Aspermont, Texas on February 23rd, 1933 to Elizabeth & Roland Rutledge. He was the youngest of four boys. Surviving him is...
Claudina Gonzales
Oct 8, 2015
Claudina M. Gonzales, 81, of Vadito passed away on October 8, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rubel and Evangeline Gonzales, sister, Celonica Gonzales, brothers, Manuel Gonzales and Clodoveo Romero. She is survived by her daughter, Albenita Gonzales, grandchildren, Michael, Mathew (Shery), Karen (Dustin) and Jennifer (Jordan), 12 great-grandchildren, sister, Lydia (Anselmo), brother, Gabriel (Adelida), Juan (Lupe),...
Edmundo Martinez
Oct 8, 2015
Edmundo Mumo Gilbert Martinez, was called to heaven by our Father on Thursday October 8, 2015. He was born in Ranchos De Taos, NM. Edmundo was a beloved husband, father, brother, son, uncle, grandfather, and great grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Katherine, and his daughters Dina Ruybal and her husband J.D., Margaret Lopez and Miguel...
Pauline Sena
Oct 7, 2015
Pauline Sena, 91 of Santa Fe, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015. She was born November 21, 1923 in Madrid, NM to Tranquilina and Permelio Armijo. She was preceded in death by her husband Domingo D. Sena Parents Tranquilina and Permelio Armijo, sisters Consuelo Mc Crossen and Susie Armijo, Son Arthur Sena, Daughter- in- law Rebecca Sena, Grandchildren Miguel Romero...
Arthur Nystrom
Oct 7, 2015
Arthur Noel Nystrom, born September 30, 1921, in Savonberg, Kansas, to Carl Arthur Nystrom and Hedvig Marie Johnson, died at home on October 7, 2015. After graduating from Savonberg High School, he enlisted in the Marine Corps and served in E Battery, 2nd Marine Division, in Iceland, Guadalcanal, Tinian, Tarawa, Saipan, and New Zealand. He graduated with a BA and...
Gilbert Velarde
Oct 5, 2015
GILBERT VELARDE, life long resident of Santa Fe, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 5, 2015. He was born in Santa Fe the son of Guadalupe and Vicente Velarde. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Eloy Velarde and Joe Muller Gilbert is survived by his sister, Connie Duran (Tony); nieces, Josephine Casados (Alex), and Maria Robinson; nephews,...
Esther Rapoport
Oct 3, 2015
Esther Rapoport, 95, was born on January 31, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois and died on October 3, 2015 in her beloved Santa Fe, New Mexico. Esther was the youngest of five children born to Bess and Aaron Hartman and was married for 64 years to Sydney Rapoport until his death in 2003. Esther lived a long and blessed life. She...
Francisco Harley Davidson
Oct 3, 2015
Francisco Harley Davidson, 41, of Arroyo Hondo passed away unexpectedly on October 3, 2015. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Facundo and Clorinda Trujillo, Martha Fischer, George Pollick and Dorothy Davidson, stepfather, Robert Eaglehawk and cousin, Ricardo Wedo Trujillo. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Trujillo, father, John R. and Donna Davidson, sisters, Dulcinea Dulce Davidson (Stephanie...
Concepion Miramontes De Loya
Oct 2, 2015
Concepion Miramontes de Loya, 81 passed away on Friday, October 2, 2015 She was born November 25, 1933 in Mexico. She is preceded in death by her Husband Adalberto Loya and their daughter Maria de la Paz Loya. Concepion is survived by her siblings Herlinda Miramontes, Heriberto Miramontes, Perfecto Miramontes. Her children Benito Loya, Dora Loya, Adalberto Loya, Concepcion Loya,...
Juan Ruben Martinez
Sep 30, 2015
Juan Ruben Martinez, 84, lifelong resident of La Mesilla passed away on September 30, 2015. He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria A. Martinez, parents, Abelino and Amalia Martinez, brothers, Emilio, George, Victor and Richard Martinez. He is survived by his children, Carla ORear (Richard), Johnny Martinez (Paige Hillard), Suzanne Jared (Randall), grandchildren, Catherine Walsh Tafoya, Celina Trujillo,...
Juan R. Martinez
Sep 30, 2015
Juan Ruben Martinez, 84, lifelong resident of La Mesilla passed away on September 30, 2015. He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria A. Martinez, parents, Abelino and Amalia Martinez, brothers, Emilio, George, Victor and Richard Martinez. He is survived by his children, Carla ORear (Richard), Johnny Martinez (Paige Hillard), Suzanne Jared (Randall), grandchildren, Catherine Walsh Tafoya, Celina Trujillo,...
Mary E. Dodge
Sep 30, 2015
Mary E. Dodge, age 69, a resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on September 30, 2015. Mary'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.
Ann P. Acrey
Sep 28, 2015
Ann Pavelko Acrey Age 71, of Taos passed away on September 28, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer and COPD. She is preceded in death by her parents Mary & Mike Pavelko. She is survived by her spouse of 37 years, Carolyn J Johnson, her brother-in-law David H Johnson & family in California and many special friends.Ann was born...
John Keesing
Sep 28, 2015
WALTER JOHN KEESING III Born in Taos, NM on March 1, 1947, he lost his battle with cancer on Monday, September 28, 2015. John spent his early years between Sacketts Harbor, NY and Santa Fe. He then moved to New Mexico full time, living in Picuris Pueblo for 10 years, then residing in Santa Fe for the last 35 years....
Bowina Burback
Sep 28, 2015
Bowina Burback, 53, formerly of Questa, passed from this world in the early morning hours on September 28, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Peter Burback and her 3 sons Jacob (Tara), Leon and James. She is also survived by her grandchildren Aleah, Alexis, Alexander and Londyn, her father, Jerry Sanchez, sisters, Sedonia (Lewis) and Moriah...
James Ramsey
Sep 27, 2015
JAMES S. RAMSEY, 55, of Santa Fe, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2015. He was born June 7, 1960 in Santa Fe, the son of Helen Corriz and Thomas Ramsey. He was preceded in death by his Mother and Step-Father, Helen and Jimmy Corriz, his father, Thomas Ramsey, grandparents Rose and Stewart Cornette. James is survived by his daughters, Jessica...
Terry Egbert
Sep 25, 2015
Terry Walter Egbert. On September 25, 2015, Terry was called upon by his Lord to sing in the heavens. He passed away in his sleep from a massive heart attack in his home. He was 65. Terry was the middle son of Earl and Edna Egbert in Santa Cruz, California. From the beginning Terry was larger than life. He could...
Paul B. Benavidez
Sep 25, 2015
Paul P. Benavidez loving husband, father, brother uncle grandpa and great grandpa passed away on September 25, 2015 from this life on earth to a much greater calling to be with the lord Paul was born on August 23, 1946 and was a long time resident of Santa Fe, NM. Paul was the light in many of our lives and...
Ernesto J. Garcia Sr.
Sep 23, 2015
Ernesto J. Garcia Sr., 78, of Penasco went to be home with the Lord with his wife of 58 years by his side, on September 23, 2015. He was a hotshot with the US Forest Service for 20 years. Later he worked as a material handler in the transportation department at Los Alamos National Labs. He was a lifelong resident...
