Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Benny Ortiz
Dec 6, 2023
It is with deep sorrow that the family of Benny J. Ortiz announces his passing at the age of 87 just shy of his 88th birthday. Benny was unexpectedly called home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father Jose Ortiz, mother Leocadia Ortiz, first wife Helen Ortiz, daughter Eva...
James Zafarano
Dec 6, 2023
James Zafarano passed away on December 5, 2023, age 96, at home with his wife and family. He was born on September 18, 1927, in Buffalo Valley near Hagerman, NM, to Giacomo Zafarano and Ysabela Zafarano née Sarabia. He was the fourth of five children. His father, a native of Sicily, was in the Italian Merchant Marines, and had met...
John Kessler
Dec 6, 2023
John M. "Jack" Kessler, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on December 6, 2023, in the company of his wife of 26 years, Patricia S. Kessler.
Born in Columbus, Ohio, to Frieda and Bernard Kessler, Jack was the youngest of six siblings, Richard, Bob, David, Jerry, and Joan Kessler Solinger, all of whom...
Marie Martinez
Dec 6, 2023
Our beloved mother, Marie Dorothy Martinez, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. She is survived by three daughters and their families: Kimberly Schroeder, Carolyn Gutierrez, son-in-law Derek Gutierrez, and Ella Twary. Also, her grandchildren: Danielle and Joey Gutierrez (and Joey's wife Andrea), Jacob Andazola, Adan, and Lorenzo Twary; great-grandchildren: Catalina Estrada, Tre and Ovani Cowles, and Ana’ Malia. Dorothy's...
Teresa "Tessie" Galvez
Dec 5, 2023
Teresa “Tessie” Galvez, age 89 and a lifelong resident of Ojo Caliente, New Mexico, was called home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Tessie was born on Sunday, December 2, 1934, in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Magdalena Rivera and Rafael Vargas. She was raised by her aunt and uncle, Veronis and Antonio Rivera. Tessie was...
Susan Bossenberry
Dec 5, 2023
Longtime Taos resident and well known art dealer, Susan Bossenberry passed away on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 at her home in Taos, New Mexico. She was 72 years old. Born in 1951 and raised in Grand Bend, Canada, she remained a Canadian citizen her whole life although she was a legal resident of the United States since she was 14....
Aubrey Bowser
Dec 4, 2023
Aubrey Lee Bowser also known as “Brother” to his family and friends, went to rest in peace with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He went peacefully in his sleep in the comfort of loved ones.
He was born in 1942 in a small town of Gilmer, Texas. He moved to New Mexico to continue his life’s journey around the...
Mary Ann Matheson
Dec 3, 2023
Mary Ann Matheson passed away peacefully at home in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico on Saturday,
December 2, 2023 with her family and extended family in attendance.
Mary Ann was born in Carmel, California in 1944 to Anna and Stanley Matheson. Mary Ann
grew up in the neighboring town of Pacific Grove. After attending Pacific Grove High School,
she went to...
Thomas "Tk" Thompson
Dec 2, 2023
Thomas K. Thompson “T. K.” passed away 2 December 2023 from complications from Parkinson's disease. He was born in Minot, North Dakota, 19 January 1940, to Samuel Keith and Nelle Leona Benell Thompson.
He married his sweetheart, Alma (Allie) Huddleson, 26 November 1960 and had their 63rd anniversary this year. On their second date, they went to a movie...
Filemon "Phil" Sanchez
Dec 2, 2023
Filemon "Phil" Sanchez, age 90, was born in Youngsville, New Mexico on October 28, 1933, to Aquilino & Dolores Sanchez. He went to be with our Lord on December 2, 2023, after a sudden illness. As a child he moved to Santa Fe with his parents, 7 brothers & 5 sisters, where he became a lifelong resident. Phil married his...
William "Bill" Marsh
Dec 2, 2023
Bill was born in Quanah, TX in 1930 to Dewey and Augusta Marsh. The family lived in a number of Texas communities, and he graduated high school in Houston. Bill served honorably in the USAF during the Korean War. He moved to New Mexico where he met and married his wife of 60 years, Dorene.
Bill worked for the NM...
Phillip Lujan
Dec 2, 2023
PHILLIP I LUJAN, 91, passed away on December 2, 2023. Philip was raised in Los Alamitos, NM (near Pecos) and spent most of his years in Cuyamungue, NM. Phillip was preceded in death by his parents, Roman and Flora Dalton Lujan, eight brothers, Alfredo, Antonio, Roman Jr., Erminio, Refugio, Estevan, Albert, and Manuel, two sisters, Barbara and Mary Ann, in-laws...
Arcelia "Archie" Baca
Dec 1, 2023
Arcelia “Archie” Baca
Arcelia “Archie” Baca, age 92, was born on June 2, 1931, and was called home to our Lord on December 1, 2023. Archie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Archie was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Antonio and Elvira Vigil, her husband Roy Baca, her sisters Helen Elena (Pete), Tillie (Eutimo),...
Geraldine Aron
Dec 1, 2023
Geraldine Nelson Aron was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois on December 1, 1922. She died on
December 1, 2023 which was her one hundred and first birthday, which she considered an
accomplishment. She was at peace and full of grace surrounded by her pet family and close friends. Geri
grew up in Flossmoor, Illinois, the only child of Minnie Sargisson...
Bonnie Kaufman
Dec 1, 2023
Bonnie Jean Kaufman, age 80, died from Alzheimer’s disease on December 1st, 2023 at her home in Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico.
She is preceded in death by her parents Stella and Omer Gignac and by her sister Cheryl Bisonette. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Michael, her daughters Jemery and Jessie and her grandchildren Theo, Chella and...
James Hohlfeld
Nov 30, 2023
Captain James B. Hohlfeld, a US Army veteran of Vietnam and numerous cold war engagements, a long time resident of Pecos, New Mexico, has passed away on November 30, 2023 at the home he shared with his wife of 41 years, Sharon Louise Hohlfeld, after a long battle with cancer.
Captain Hohlfeld, known as Jim to his friends and family,...
Marietta Rodriguez
Nov 30, 2023
Marietta Jean Rodriguez went home to our lord, surrounded by family and friends on November 30, 2023 at age 66.
Marietta was born on May 18, 1957 in Santa Fe, NM to Jose B. and Grace Rodriguez Marietta was considered by her parents as their Miracle Baby. When she was just a baby, she had become very ill, the Doctors...
Elizabeth "Betty" Salazar
Nov 29, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce, Elizabeth V. Salazar "Betty", a resident of Ranchos de Taos, NM, passed away November 29, 2023 at the age of 83. Born to the late Benjamin and Teodora Tafoya of Cañon, in 1940. She is preceded in death by her brothers Arthur, Cristobal, & Benjamin; sisters Annabelle, Patricia & Beatrice; daughters Veronica...
Victoria Dominguez
Nov 29, 2023
Victoria Dominguez of Chimayo, NM, age 50, went to rest in peace with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones.
For those close to Victoria, she was simply known as Vik and was an inspiring Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Friend, and colleague who was gracious with her time, giving people close to...
Juan Lujan
Nov 28, 2023
Our beloved Juan Lujan was born on August 9, 1949, to Juan (Cesario) and Gloria Lujan. He passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, following a brief illness. Juan was a pillar of strength and courage. He enjoyed reading and learning about the latest technology, and he was the best handyman around. He grew up in Santa Fe, New...
