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