Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Henry Cortez
Jun 2, 2014
Henry R. Gramps Cortez, 86, of Questa passed away on June 2, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eloise and Josephine Cortez, daughter, Henrietta Bowden, siblings, Albert, Eloise Jr., Betty, Dorothy, Charlie and Alonzo Cortez. He is survived by his children, Alex Cortez (Anne), Richard Cortez (Kathleen), Teresa Trujillo (Juan) and Karen Jaramillo (David), 10 grandchildren, many...
Gabriel Jeantete
Jun 1, 2014
Gabriel E. Jeantete Jr., 88, of Taos passed away on June 1, 2014. He was a proud veteran, having served in the US Navy during World War II and the Korean conflict. He is preceded in death by his wife, Agapita Jeantete, sons, Arnold and Gabriel Jeantete and granddaughter Susan Romero. He is survived by his children, Richard Jeantete (Marbella),...
Ciriaco Herrera
May 31, 2014
Ciriaco Herrera, 58, a resident of Coyote, NM passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014 after a lengthy illness. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his brothers and sisters. Ciriaco is preceded in death by his father, Juan E. Herrera; Mother, Amada V. Herrera; Sister, Amy Baca, maternal grandparents Thomas and Emilia Velasquez; paternal grandparents Ciriaco Herrera and Isa...
Frutoso Martinez
May 30, 2014
Frutoso Martinez, 83, of Vadito passed away on May 30, 2014. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Christine Martinez, son, Gilbert Martinez and grandson, Norman Gonzales. He is survived by his wife, Rufina Martinez, daughter, Minnie Gonzales (Eloy) and Marvella Gonzales (Felix), grandson, Ramon Martinez (Kristina), daughter in law, Carmella Martinez, 10 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, many other...
Gayle Lewis
May 29, 2014
Gayle Lewis, 57 of Nambe, NM passed away on May 29, 2014. 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.
Gayle Lewis
May 29, 2014
Gayle Lewis 57 of Nambe, NM passed away on May 29, 2014. 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.
Virginia M. Boyd
May 29, 2014
Virginia M. Boyd, 90 of Los Alamos, NM passed away on May 29, 2014. 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.
Tor John Per Mavestrand
May 27, 2014
The Tor J.P. Mavestrand, The Swedish Handyman, did what none of us thought hed do- he died, Tuesday, May 27th at his much beloved Santa Fe home. Tor loved nothing more than pulling pranks, telling inappropriate jokes, taking pictures of beautiful things, listening to Miles Davis and partying endlessly with his friends. You bring the Fernet & Marble Brewery IPA,...
Adelaide Wells
May 24, 2014
Adelaide Wells, passed away on May 24, 2014. Addie was an adventurer who loved to travel, visiting family, friends and interesting sites all over the US in addition to exploring Cuba, China, Mexico and Europe. She was conversant in Spanish, Italian, and French. She loved art and worked at the Coe Kerr Gallery in New York City after retiring as...
Filadelfio Miera
May 24, 2014
Filadelfio A. Miera, 94, of Taos, passed peacefully into his Heavenly Fathers care on May 24, 2014 after a long and healthy life. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in many leadership capacities as a faithful servant to his family, congregation, and community. He served in the 3rd Marine...
Pedro Tafoya
May 24, 2014
Pedro Pete Tafoya, 80, of Talpa passed away on May 24, 2014. He is preceded in death by his wife, Flora Tafoya. He is survived by his children, Guadalupe, Dolores, Lenora, Felipe and wife, Debra and Joan Tafoya, grandson, Antonio, brother, Antonio Tafoya, many other relatives and friends. Rosary was recited on May 26, 2014. Funeral mass will be held...
Evelyn Kay "Birdie" Young
May 23, 2014
Evelyn Kay Birdie Young, 54 passed away on May 23, 2014. She is preceded in death by her father, Forest Young, mother, Liberalta Garcia, 3 brothers, and her Godson and niece. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Medina, grandchildren, Jayla and Jaime Medina, brothers and sisters, Louisa Martinez, Rudolfo Benavidez, Loraine Encina, Sally Young, Elmer Young, Mary Young, Rebecca...
Melinda "Merlyn" Montoya
May 23, 2014
Melinda (Merlyn) Montoya 69, of Santa Fe passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 due to cancer. She was born on July 9, 1944 to Maria Chavez and Pablo Lucero. She is preceded in death by her parents and many brothers and sisters. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, caregiver, and friend. She is survived by her husband,...
Jacinta "Connie" Medina
May 23, 2014
Jacinta (Connie) Medina, 60, of Santa Fe, passed away Friday, May 23, 2014. She was born February 18, 1954 in Santa Fe, the daughter of Roman and Frances Apodaca. Connie was preceded in death by her husband, Rudy Medina, and her father, Roman Apodaca. Connie was a generous and caring person who had an amazing sense of humor. She was...
Alfred Ealy
May 21, 2014
Alfred Ealy, 66, of Taos passed away on May 21, 2014. Evening service was held on May 26, 2014 at PM at Rivera Chapel. Funeral service was held on May 27, 2014 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with interment following at the Dolores Cemetery.
Robert Kelly
May 20, 2014
Robert F. Kelly, 61, long time resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico; most recently living in Tucson, Arizona passed on May 20th, 2014 in Tucson Arizona with his family by his side. Robert was born March 27, 1953 in Far Rockaway, NY and was one of six children of Mary Simco and Joseph Kelly. He grew up from age 12...
Senaida Vigil
May 20, 2014
Senaida R. Vigil 81, of Taos born on July 16, 1932 went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 20, 2014. Senaida is preceded in death by Gilbert C. and Maria Luisa Rivera (parents), Jesse J. and Mary O. Vigil (in-laws), brothers; Armando Rivera, Louis Rivera, Tony Rivera, Fernando Rivera, sisters; Sally Martinez, and Molly Ferguson,...
