Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cameron John Mactavish

Cameron John Mactavish

Sep 15, 2016

Lieutenant Colonel Mactavish died Thursday afternoon of natural causes at his home in Taos New Mexico. Born in Magdalena, NM as the eldest son of Ian Duncan Mactavish and Beatrice Corrine Holley, he lived his early years in Taos, moving to Clovis for his high school years. A member of the class of 1950 and an outstanding scholar and athlete,...

John H Pfau

John H Pfau

Sep 15, 2016

JOHN H. PFAU Passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016. He is survived by his wife Ramona Pfau; daughter, Pamela Iles; granddaughters, Megan Iles, Koleen Edwards; great granddaughter, Gabriella Russo. He was preceded in death by his son, Mike Pfau. Cremation and a private memorial has taken place.

Margaret Schmahl

Margaret Schmahl

Sep 15, 2016

Margaret Schmahl a resident of Los Alamos passed away on September 15, 2016. Services are pending at this time.

Sam Mackey

Sam Mackey

Sep 15, 2016

Sam Mackey, 54, of Taos passed away on September 15. Arrangements are pending.

Andrew Jim Myers

Andrew Jim Myers

Sep 12, 2016

Jim (A.W.) Myers, 77, beloved husband, father, grandfather left this earth to reside in his heavenly home on Monday, September 12, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Carole Jeane, daughters, Deanna Lynne Eder and husband Tom, Janie Denise Garcia and husband Dennis and Crystal Colleen Moore and granddaughters, Klarysa Earline Garcia, Myranda Lynne Garcia and Les Ann Garcia. He...

Virgil Scott

Virgil Scott

Sep 9, 2016

Virgil W. Scott Age 89 Resident of Los Alamos, NM passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Virgil was born on March 1, 1927 in Memphis, TN to Pauline Caswell and Richard Scott who preceded him in death He married Betty Lavey, April 21, 1948 in Alton, Illinois. Virgil is survived by wife, Betty Scott...

Fabiola M. Trujillo

Fabiola M. Trujillo

Sep 9, 2016

Fabiola M. Trujillo, 89, of Placitas passed away peacefully on September 09, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Emilio and Bertha Martinez, brothers, Maurillo, Emilio and Robert Martinez. She is survived by her sister, Amadita Vigil (Amadeo), children, Dolores Trujillo (Victor), Lucille Trujillo, Raymond Trujillo, Christella Truillo-Rumburg (Scot), Tony Trujillo and Lorraine DesGeorges (Sam). She is also...

Norval Hughes

Norval Hughes

Sep 9, 2016

Services for Mr. Norval Hughes are pending at this time.

Flossie Montoya

Flossie Montoya

Sep 9, 2016

Flossie Montoya, 88, resident of La Puebla, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 9, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Flossie retired from John Hyson School in Chimayo, where she loved to work and cook for the kids. She loved going daily to the Benny Chavez Senior Center, to spend time with her friends who loved her dearly. She also...

Arthur Leyba, Jr.

Arthur Leyba, Jr.

Sep 9, 2016

Arthur (Art) Leyba Jr. (55) passed away on September 9, 2016. He was born in Santa Fe to Arthur and Casilda Leyba. Art graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1979. He then enlisted in the U. S. Army and served from June 1, 1979 - May 31, 1982. He was an Armor Crewman and was assigned to C Company...

Raymond Baldonado

Raymond Baldonado

Sep 7, 2016

Services for Mr. Baldonado are pending at this time. This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.

Yvonne Bernadette Romero

Yvonne Bernadette Romero

Sep 7, 2016

Yvonne “Berna” Romero, 50, of Santa Fe began her journey September 7, 2016 surrounded by family to reunite with her beloved mother and father in heaven after a long battle with cancer. She is now enjoying a sweet cup of coffee with her mother. She is preceded in death by baby boy Romero, her beloved parents Antonio and Aurelia, Angel...

James Young

James Young

Sep 6, 2016

Services for Mr. Young are pending at this time. This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.

Angela E. Mascarenas

Angela E. Mascarenas

Sep 5, 2016

Angela Mascarenas, 70, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on September 05, 2016. She is preceded in death by her son, Ruben Mascarenas, parents, Daniel and Odilia Trujillo, sister, Celia Trujillo Herrera, brother, Johnny Trujillo, half-sister, Maggie Gonzales and half-brother, Efren Gonzales. She is survived by her husband, Henry J. Mascarenas, daughter, Amy Mascarenas Macias (Cipriano “Cippy” Macias), son, Carlos...

Joe Ben Trujillo

Joe Ben Trujillo

Sep 4, 2016

Joe Ben Trujillo, age 81, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2016 in Delta, Utah. He was born in 1935 in Taos, New Mexico, the first born child of Abnecio and Cora Olonia Trujillo. He grew up in Taos with his 5 brothers: Gilbert, Manuel, Lee, Samuel and Frank; and sister: Corrine. At 16, Joe’s family moved to Los Angeles, CA,...

Guy Fernandez

Guy Fernandez

Sep 3, 2016

Guy-Lucas Fernandez 12-27-74 – 9-3-16 Guy-Lucas Fernandez “Guy”, 41, beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, in-law, Coach and life-long resident of Santa Fe passed away on Saturday, September 3rd, surrounded by dozens of family members, after a short illness. Guy was a standout player for the Horsemen rushing for over 1,000 yards during his Junior year. Guy’s passion was coaching football...

Louis A Montoya

Louis A Montoya

Sep 3, 2016

Louis (“Louie”) A. Montoya, 57, of Santa Fe died on Saturday, September 3, 2016, in a motorcycle accident in Guadalupe County. He was born on April 24, 1959, in Las Vegas, NM to Antonio Montoya and Zoriada Mascarenas-Montoya. Louis was an Army Veteran and a retired Santa Fe Police Officer. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, visiting his...

Pauline D. Garcia

Pauline D. Garcia

Sep 3, 2016

Pauline D. Garcia age 62, of Taos passed away on September 3, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents Hipolito and Marie Julia Garcia, brother, Steve and Aunt Marie Himes. She is survived by her brother, Johnny Garcia, nephew, Eric Salazar (Nicole), great niece, Jazmyn, great nephew, Xavier Bordlemay, aunts, Cora Streebe and Prescilla Montoya and special cousin,...

Ruby Archuleta

Ruby Archuleta

Sep 2, 2016

Ruby Archuleta, 76, of Talpa was called by the Lord to her Heavenly home on September 02, 2016. Ruby was born in Ranchos de Taos in 1939. She is preceded in death by her sons, Johnny and Manuel Francisco Archuleta, son in law, Daniel Medina, parents, Cesario and Ales Vigil, siblings, Dorothy Gutierrez and Cesario Vigil Jr., in laws, Ricardo...

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