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

Mar 31, 2015

Mar 31, 2015

Richard Norman Hall, beloved bassoonist, husband and father passed away at his home on Tuesday 31 March 2015. He was a founding member of the Taos Chamber Music Group, played with numerous classical groups throughout New Mexico and was a member of the Houston Symphony for thirty years. He spread humor and happiness to all who loved him. The Santa...

Mar 29, 2015

Guillermo A. Martinez, 72, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on March 29, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Felix A and Amanda Martinez, sister, Catalina Martinez, brother, Felix Martinez. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Martinez, children, Yvonne Martinez (Paul), Billy Martinez Jr., (Minnie) and Lisa Griego (Gary), 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, special nephew, Randy...

Mar 29, 2015

Ralph A. Lombardi, 79, of Taos passed away on March 29, 2015. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Catherine Ann Lombardi, parents, Alfonso and Mary G. Lombardi. He is survived by his wife, Carole Decker Lombardi, daughter, Patricia J. Frankel and son in-law, Rob, 3 grandsons, Maximilian, Nicholas and Matthew Frankel, sister, Loretta J. McClintock, nieces, Laura and...

Mar 28, 2015

Christine Garcia, 88, of Las Colonias passed away on March 28, 2015. She is preceded in death by her grandson, Phillip Tafoya Jr. She is survived by her husband, Gus Garcia, children, Aline Valdez (Dickie), Rudy Garcia (Nancy), Vivian Martinez (Tom), Gus Garcia (Debbie) and Angela Tafoya (Phillip), 15 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, sisters, Sue Clubb and Della Celentano (Joe),...

Mar 28, 2015

Mar 28, 2015

Aurora (Dora) Sandoval, 90 born in Brownsville, Texas, currently residing in Rio Rancho, NM passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, March 28, 2015. She is survived by her loving husband of 74 years, Captain Bernardo Sandoval USAF retired, born in Pecos, NM. Her children Maria Karasek, Bertha and Phillip O'Keefe, Benardo Sandoval Jr, and Yolanda Sandoval; her sister...

Mar 27, 2015

Jimmy C. Santistevan, 81, of Llano Quemado passed away on March 27, 2015. He is preceded in death by his son, David Santistevan, mother, Priscilla Santistevan, sister, Lucy Himes, brothers, Lawrence Santistevan and Tomas Yuma and nephew, Anthony Gutierrez. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Magdalena Santistevan, children, Sandra Santistevan, Julie Chavez (Norberto) and James Santistevan...

Mar 27, 2015

Raul A. Goler - Seijo, age 67, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, NM passed away on March 27, 2015. The 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.

Mar 25, 2015

Rose "The Angel Lady" Tollardo Valdez, 81, of Taos passed away on March 25, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Sam Valdez, grandson, Eric Tollardo, parents, Serapio and Bertha Duran, brother, Adelaido Duran, sisters, Viola Barela and Josie Martinez. She is is survived by her sons, Frank Tollardo, Tony Rivera (Liz), John Tollardo, Steve Tollardo and Henry...

Mar 24, 2015

Philip Alfred Padilla (Montoya), age 60, a resident of Farmington, NM passed away on March 24, 2015. Our brother Philip was a foster child, raised by our parents, Rose and Amadeo R. Montoya, from the age of 5 days old. He went to school at St. Catherines School in Santa Fe. He then moved to Kansas, where he attended college...

Mar 24, 2015

Donald Dotson, age 56, a resident of Taos, NM passed away on March 24, 2015, Donald'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.

Mar 24, 2015

Britta Larson, age 66, a resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on March 24, 2015. Britta'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.

Mar 23, 2015

Eloisa M. Padilla, a loving mother and grandmother passed away on March 23, 2015 the age of 60, and was a resident of Santa Fe, NM. She is preceded in death by her mother Ophelia Padilla, brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband Miguel Medina and children Miguel Medina III and wife Rhonda, grandson Tyler Medina, sisters Priscilla...

Mar 23, 2015

Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 23, 2015 surrounded by her family and beloved pet Rocky. She is survived by her children: Patricia (Chuck) Schumann, Andrew (Kristi) Martinez, Evelyn (Darin) Martinez, Yvonne (Pete) Martinez, grandchildren: Eric (Dez), Joshua (Abri), Maria, Luke, Marissa, Melanie, brothers, Ernest, Jerry (Connie), sister, Virginia, special niece, Michelle...

Mar 23, 2015

Felix E. Martinez, age 35 a resident of Tierra Amarilla, NM passed away on March 23, 2014. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Eloisa Martinez-Morales, Alicia Martinez Loa, brother, Ben Archibeque, son, Felix Martinez Jr., paternal grandparents Juan and Fernanda Martinez, materinal grandparents, Horacio & Cordy Martinez, uncles, Valdemar Martinez, Big John Martinez, Felix Lloyd Martinez Sr., cousins...

Mar 22, 2015

Adonias Salazar, 88, of Cerro passed away on March 22, 2015. He is preceded in death by his son, Teddy Salazar, parents, Eligio and Crecensia Salazar, brothers, Adan and Leo Salazar. He is survived by his wife, Utilia Salazar, daughters, Fidelas Portillo (Ralph), Lora Sanchez (Jim) and DeAnn Vigil (Mike), grandchildren, Lisa Mills (Stu), Lori Ann Feagler (Dale), Matthew Gomez,...

Mar 21, 2015

Priscilla V. Leal age 77, a resident of Albuquerque and a resident of New Mexico for 77 years, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015. Priscilla was born to Cristobal and Victoriana Velarde on October 5, 1937 in Velarde, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Adolfo Leal and son, Adolfo Leal Jr.; her brother, Jerry...

Mar 21, 2015

Sophie Vigil, a resident of Nambe, NM went into the presence of her Lord on March 21, 2015, she was 86 years old. She is survived by her husband Jose L. Vigil, son, Douglas David Vigil, grand children, Johanna de Leon and Jesse Vigil. She is also survived by numerous family and friends. A public visitation took place on Wednesday,...

Mar 19, 2015

Salome Martinez, 86, of Amalia passed away on March 19, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Joe Eustacio Tacho Martinez, infant son, George Martinez, daughters, Pauline and LuAnn, parents, Seferino Martinez and Martina Vialpando Martinez, sisters, and brothers, Maria Archuleta, Felimon Martinez, Remunda Lozano, Dolores Gonzales, Fermin Martinez, Elsie Gallegos, Dometila Rodriguez and Gene...