Obituaries

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

Adam Rene Talachy

Adam Rene Talachy

Dec 20, 2023

Talachy, Adam Rene “Baggs”, age 58, of Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, and subsequently laid to rest on December 23, 2023.  Adam was born on April 16, 1965, to Faustin Louie and Leona Talachy.  He graduated from Espanola Valley High School in 1983 and went on to study at New Mexico State University...

Fabiola Baca

Fabiola Baca

Dec 19, 2023

Public viewing will be held at Rivera Chapel Friday December 29, 2023 at 11AM. Rosary to follow at 1Pm in Chimayo,NM at the Holy Family Catholic Church with Mass at 2Pm. Interment to immediately follow at the Potrero Cemetery in Chimayo,NM.

Esequiel Rodriguez Gomez

Esequiel Rodriguez Gomez

Dec 19, 2023

Esequiel Rodriguez Gómez de Santa Fe New Mexico, de 49 años de edad falleció en 19 de diciembre2023. Esequiel nació el 17 de Febrero 1974 en las Jaulas Jesús María, Aguascalientes, MéxicoSus padres Gilberto Rodríguez Chávez y Ma de Rosario Gómez Adame, el siempre estaba feliz ycompartía esa felicidad con todos a su alrededor. La carrera de Esequiel era cuidador...

Earl Romo

Earl Romo

Dec 19, 2023

Earl Thomas Romo, of Las Vegas, New Mexico, age 37, his life was tragically cut short on December 19, 2023. Earl was born October 26, 1986 in Taos, New Mexico. He was a skilled Master Barber and Landscaper. In 2019, He obtained his Barbers degree at Luna Community College and his Associates degree in Business Administration at Mesalands Community College....

Carol Wheeler

Carol Wheeler

Dec 18, 2023

Carol Ann Wheeler of Ranchos de Taos passed away peacefully at home on 12/18/2023 with family and friends by her side.  Born in 1948 in Chicago, IL., she had a master’s degree in social work from the University of Georgia and had a successful private practice as a psychotherapist in Atlanta, GA.  Upon retiring from her private practice, Carol returned...

Clorinda N. Sanchez

Clorinda N. Sanchez

Dec 15, 2023

Clorinda N. Sanchez was born in Los Brazos, NM on December 24, 1939. She loved her husband, family, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends.

Clorinda contributed to her communities in many roles: Lifelong member of San Jose Catholic Church; served in the Choir, taught First Communion religion classes, coordinated the refurbishing of the San Jose Rectory, and served in many...

Mary "Dodo" Nava

Mary "Dodo" Nava

Dec 14, 2023

Mary Dolores “Dodo” Nava

Dolores “Dodo” Nava, July 18, 1930-December 14, 2023

Dolores Nava, 93, born on July 18, 1930, was called home December 14, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ubaldo and Mere Gurule, husband of 43 years Andy Nava, brother Ubaldo Gurule, sisters Gertrudes, Marina Gurule, grandchildren Carlos and Maria Romero. She is survived by...

Moises Mascarenas

Moises Mascarenas

Dec 14, 2023

“Here we lay to rest our son, father, brother, and uncle Moises Roger Mascareñas. He spent his childhood and teenagers years in Tooele, Utah later moving to and residing in Penasco, New Mexico. He enjoyed working on cars driving them, and then wrecking them. He will not only be missed by family but by his dog Baby girl."

Arrangements by...

Edward Ludwig Moench

Edward Ludwig Moench

Dec 14, 2023

Edward K. Moench

04/25/1942 – 12/14/2023

Karl Ludwig Christian Gottfried Eduard (Ed) Mönch, 81, of Munich, Bavaria, Germany and longtime resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away in his sleep on December 14, 2023, after a 3-month battle following complications caused by a severe stroke. He was born to Erika Mittenmaier & Karl Mönch.

Our beloved “Opa” is survived by...

Antonia Rivera

Antonia Rivera

Dec 13, 2023

Antonia Erlinda Rivera

June 12, 1939 ~ December 13, 2023

 

With emotions running deep, I announce the passing of my elderly sister, Antonia Erlinda Rivera. She will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered. Services will take place at a later date.

Milford Fleig

Milford Fleig

Dec 12, 2023

Milford A. Fleig (Mil) died peacefully in his home December 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving daughters. Mil was born in 1929 in Iowa and was married to his loving wife, Shirley Fleig for 69 years prior to her death in October 2023.  He is survived by his three daughters, Jill Reynolds (Mark) of Cedar Crest, NM, Jodi Haines of...

Lorraine Quintana

Lorraine Quintana

Dec 12, 2023

Lorraine Quintana

Lorraine was called home to our Lord on December 12, 2023. Lorraine was born to Manuel and Tessie Romero on January 30, 1949, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Lorraine was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend.

Lorraine is preceded in death by her parents, and daughter Linda Francis. She is survived by her husband...

Fawn Singer

Fawn Singer

Dec 12, 2023

Fawn Leigh Singer, 41, of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on December 12, 2023.  She is preceded in death by her maternal aunt, Kimberley Tanner-Vigil (Corrales, NM), maternal grandma, Stella Talachy Tanner (OhkayOwingeh,NM), maternal grandpa, Les Tanner(OhkayOwingeh,NM), cousin, Justin Vigil(Corrales,NM), paternal grandpa, James Singer(Santa Clara, NM), paternal grandma, Bertha Singer(Santa Clara, NM), She is survived by her parents, Tammy and...

Anita Aldeis

Anita Aldeis

Dec 11, 2023

Rosary 10:00am Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at St. Francis Cathedral

Mass 11:00am Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at St. Francis Cathedral

Burial to follow after at Rosario Cemetery

Mae Hansen

Mae Hansen

Dec 10, 2023

Willie Mae Dean Davis, better known to friends and family as Billie, was born on April 8, 1932, in Opal Arkansas to Marvin and Dovie Davis.

When she was 15 years old, Billie and her family made Santa Fe their home.

In 1952, Billie was entered into a Military beauty contest with 600 other girlfriends and wives of soldiers and...

Juan Moya

Juan Moya

Dec 9, 2023

Juan Jose Moya

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Juan Jose Moya, 93, on December 7, 2023. He was a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was born on February 19, 1930, to the late Luis and Esquilpula Moya in Canada De Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Juan was preceded in death by his parents,...

Isaiah B. Gonzales

Isaiah B. Gonzales

Dec 9, 2023

Isaiah Gonzales born April 04, 2005 went to be with our Lord and Savir on December 09, 2023. He is preceded in death by his sister, Ava Gonzales, and grandparents, Wilfred and Dolores Gonzales of Espanola, NM.

He is survived by his father Willie Gonzales and partner Angel Montoya of Espanola, NM, aunt, Theresa S. Baros, uncle Bobby Baros of...

Andrew Villa

Andrew Villa

Dec 8, 2023

Andrew L Villa, was born in Santa Fe NM on November 24, 1949 and passed away on December 8, 2023 at his home in Santa Fe with his wife and loving family by his side.

Andy was preceded in death by his parents Joe S Villa & Fedelina J Villa, brothers Michael and Joseph Villa.

Andy is survived by his...

Tommy Larranaga

Tommy Larranaga

Dec 8, 2023

In Loving Memory of Tommy Larrañaga, who passed away on December 8, 2023, at the age of 75, surrounded by his cherished family and friends at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Tommy's life journey began on July 31, 1948, in Rincones Colorados, New Mexico, born to Anita Tapia Larrañaga and Macario Larrañaga.

Tommy is now reunited with his departed siblings: Eloisa (Larrañaga)...

Adrian Martinez

Adrian Martinez

Dec 8, 2023

On December 08, 2023, our father, Adrian A. Martinez, passed away at his home in Black Lake, N.M. His unexpected passing so close to Christmas made a heartbreaking loss even harder to endure. Adrian enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and hunting with friends and family. He was a proud veteran serving in the US Army.

He is preceded in death by...

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