Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
James Smith, Md
Oct 22, 2023
Dr. James Bert Smith, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist who practiced for four decades in Santa Fe NM and St. Louis MO, died at home Sunday, October 22, 2023 with his family at his side. He was born August 4, 1941 in Boonville, MO to Earnest Bert and Addie Lee Smith and grew up in Moberly, MO.
Smith a member of...
Rubel Garcia
Oct 22, 2023
Rubel J. Garcia, 91 Passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on October 22, 2023.
Rubel was preceded in death by parents Juan and Candelaria Garcia, son Ernesto Garcia, brothers, sisters, and grandson Jessie Sosa.
He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Virginia Garcia, children Liz Garcia, Mary Ann Sosa (Elias), Anthony Garcia...
Zade Goldenberg
Oct 22, 2023
Z. S.”Goldy” Goldenberg Born 06/19/1930 in San Francisco California son of Fran and Zado Goldenberg. He attended Lowell high School and San Francisco City College. He worked for the family business for many years prior to owning Goldy’s Brown Bag Storage and Potrero Shipping Service in San Francisco. Goldy was always one to look for humor in things and always...
Norma Silva
Oct 22, 2023
Norma “Nundy” Irene Silva, 84, of Las Cruces and Santa Fe, NM, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023, in the arms of her family and surrounded with love. Always a champion of the underdog, Norma had a nurturing and compassionate spirit. She was welcoming, inspiring, and determined, never hesitating to speak her mind.
Born in 1939 in Chamberino, NM, Norma...
Victor Sandham
Oct 21, 2023
Victor Howell Sandham, 79, of Santa Fe, NM, and East Greenwich and Riverside, Rhode Island, passed away on October 21st, 2023, peacefully and with loved ones surrounding, in Santa Fe.
Victor was born on May 18th, 1944, in Trenton, NJ, the son of Victor C. and Eleanor Fagans Sandham.
He graduated from West Chester High, then Penn State in...
Thomas Massey
Oct 21, 2023
Thomas M. Massey, age 81, of Cochiti Lake NM passed away on Saturday October 21st at home with his wife and friends at his side.
Tom was born on February 19, 1942 in Detroit MI. He grew up in Eveleth MN graduating as Valedictorian from Eveleth High School in 1959.
On January 24th 1991 he married Rebecca J. Lammer in...
Diane Peterson
Oct 18, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Diane Peterson on October 18, 2023, after a short illness. Diane and her loving husband of 37 years Lloyd “Pete” Peterson resided in Angel Fire, NM. Diane’s lifelong passion as a dancer paved her career as a dance instructor. Diane and Pete spent the last 18 years in Angel...
Truett Collins
Oct 18, 2023
Pastor Truett Ray Collins, 68, of Questa passed away on October 18, 2023. He served 24 years in the military, 22 years as a 911 dispatcher and counseled PTSD vets. He was a beloved Pastor. He is preceded in death by parents, Tommy and Thelma Collins and brother, Ronnie Collins. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Cecilia...
Judy Mendoza
Oct 17, 2023
Judy Abigail Mendoza, 69, of Alcalde, New Mexico, passed away on October 17, 2023.
Judy was born to Delfino and Feybe Garcia and grew up in Alcalde, New Mexico. Shortly after graduating high school Judy became a certified nurse assistant which was the start of her life of caregiving. Over the years Judy used her skills as a CNA to...
Nobelena Pena
Oct 16, 2023
Nobelena Elena Pena,68, of Espanola NM. Passed away on October 16, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Carlos and Guadalupe (Chavez) Pena, brothers, Raymond, Freddy, and Fillie.
She is survived by her sisters, Lucy Sisneros and Viola Garcia, brother, George Pena, Sister-in-Laws, Helen and Mary Pena. Numerous nieces, nephews and her beloved best friend of...
Jason Silva
Oct 15, 2023
Jason Michael Silva
November 14, 1986 – October 15, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our son Jason Silva.
He was preceded in death by his father Carlos Silva; grandparents Jesus and Betty Silva, John Dennis, Jesse and Josephine Williams; uncle Mike Dennis; aunt Liz Jaffa and brother Shane Romero.
He is survived by...
Gunnery Sergeant Delton Jackson
Oct 15, 2023
Gunnery Seargent Delton Lee Jackson,
Passed peaceful, Sunday, October 15, 2023, at his home.
He was a loving father, uncle, husband, and brother in arms for 22 years.
He is survived by his loving wife Mary Louise Jackson &
his children Heather, Dominic, Michael Jr.(Amanda), and Priscilla(Raymond) and numerous grandchildren.
Services will be held November 2nd, 2023.
The viewing...
Noline E. Villareal
Oct 13, 2023
Noline Villareal loving wife and aunt died on October 13, 2023 at the age of 76 years of age.
Noline was born on May 30, 1947 to Leo and Viola Gurule in a small town of Tome, New Mexico. During her freshman year at highlands University, she met the love of her life Jerry. On September 12, 1971 she married...
Bolivar Quintana
Oct 12, 2023
Bolivar Arturo Geronimo Quintana was born in 1935 to the late Jose Maria Quintana and Alicia Torres Quintana. He was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, October 12, 2023, the feast of Our Lady of the Pillar during the hour of Mercy surrounded by his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife of 57...
Charles Vigil
Oct 12, 2023
Charles J. Vigil, 76, peacefully passed away the early morning of October 12, 2023 with his family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Louise Vigil and daughter Valerie (Mike) Quintana; his brother Eluid F. (Clara) Vigil, sister Erlinda (Marvin) Hourigan; sisters-in-law: Connie Proulx, Dolores Schneider, Patricia Martinez; brother-in-law David Fernandez; mother-in-law Emily Fernandez;...
Robert Burman
Oct 11, 2023
Robert L. “Bob” Burman
Robert L. Burman, 90, a retired Los Alamos National Laboratory physicist, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2023 at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Mr. Burman was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the Honorable Henry L. Burman and Florence Burman. He attended Oak Park High School and received his undergraduate degree from...
Lloyd Cole
Oct 11, 2023
Lloyd L Cole was called to be with our Lord on October 11, 2023. He passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Born on October 30, 1935, in Mount Sterling, Iowa, Lloyd was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a man of extraordinary character, known for his...
Rudy Vigil
Oct 11, 2023
RUDOLFO “RUDY” L. VIGIL
Rudy L. Vigil Santa Fe – Rudy Vigil was called to be with our Lord on the morning of October 11, 2023, at the age of 87. He passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. Rudy was born in Santa Fe on April 18, 1936. He is survived by his loving wife Maria, daughter...
Jennie Maestas
Oct 10, 2023
Parents Jose and Cecila Ortiz
Jennie was a beautiful and kind soul that showed her depth of love. In being a amazing mother that would do anything she could for them. She showed that same passion and grace. With her grand child and took interest in all the small things in there lives. She also would do anything for her...
Donald (Gene) Gray
Oct 10, 2023
Donald Eugene Gray
Donald "Gene" Gray passed away on October 10, 2023, at the age of 100. He was born in Fallon, NV on November 13, 1922, to Elsie Gray (nee Miller) and Walter Scott Gray. Gene was predeceased by his parents, beloved wife, Betty, and eldest son, Thomas E. Gray. Gene is survived by his son, Donald...
