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

Sep 11, 2023

               

Linda Frey Skopik                                                                                      

    Santa Fe:  Linda F. Skopik, 82, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was born on April 24, 1941 in Lima, Ohio. Linda was preceded in death by her mother, Gladys (Griffith) Frey and father, Robert F. Frey Jr, as well as a brother, Corbett “Corby” G. Frey.

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Sep 9, 2023

Antony Ben Hice (Tonio)

 

Anthony really enjoyed fishing, camping and music. Growing up he played basketball for Alcalde Elementary. He always looked forward to spending time with his daughter Patricia and mother Berlinda.

Anthony loved his family and God, even through the hard times he always kept them close to his heart.

 

He is proceeded in death...

Sep 9, 2023

Long time Los Alamos resident Loretta “Sam” Olivas passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, peacefully, with her family watching over her.

Loretta was born in Low Gap, Arkansas on April 14, 1935 and moved to Los Alamos when she was 10 years old with her mother, Kathryn Byrd, who was in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps. She like to tell...

Sep 8, 2023

Isabel Aurora Abeyta, 93, of Questa passed away at home September 8, 2023, born in 1930 in Alcalde, NM to her parents, Vicenita Sena and Francisco Gallegos. Isabel is preceded in death by her father, Francisco Gallegos, mother, Vicenita Gallegos, sister, Ida Rivera, brothers, Profio Gallegos, Nesito Gallegos, grandchildren, Patricia Chavez, Valeen Abeyta, Enrique Abeyta and Gordon Suazo, son, Patrick...

Sep 8, 2023

Tony Francisco Medina, 92, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on September 08, 2023. He is preceded in death by his wife, Odila Medina, daughter, Thelma Mares, sons, Moises and Daniel Medina, infant son, Leonard, son in law, Frank Mares, granddaughter, Patricia Martinez Medina and many siblings.  He is survived by his children, Berlinda Montoya (Joe), Melba Trujillo (Robert), Charlene Austin...

Sep 8, 2023

VISARRAGA, Josephine, 85 - passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 8. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Visarraga. She is survived by her daughter & son-in law, Rose Marie & Davis Price, her sisters, Edulia Romero, Edna Garcia and brother Thomas Mascarenas (Pauline) and many family & friends who loved her immensely. Special thanks to...

Sep 7, 2023

Sep 6, 2023

A Viewing will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at the Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light, 417 Rodeo, SFNM from 4:00pm - 7:00pm.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 22, at 11:00am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

 

Sep 6, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Danny Ray Ortiz. Danny Ray was called home to Our Father in Heaven, on September 6, 2023, at the age of 36.

Danny Ray was man of God who enjoyed reading his Bible. He was a proud father and loved his son Danny Ray Jr with all...

Sep 5, 2023

A Rosary will take pace on Monday, September 18, 2023 at 6;00pm at the Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light, 417 Rodeo Rd., Santa Fe, NM.

A Funeral Mass wil take place on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church at 11:00am, with burial to follow after at Santa Fe Memorial Gardens.

Sep 5, 2023

Rebecca Sena born August 5th, 1964 in Santa Fe, NM to her mother and father Estefanita Sena and Felix B. Sena. She is preceded in death by: Felix B. Sena (father), Estefanita Sena (mother), Jolene Montaño (daughter), Michael David Sena (brother), Steph Sena (sister).

Rebecca was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this earth to be with...

Sep 5, 2023

Elias R. Baca, 66, a resident of Santa Fe, was called to be with the Lord on Tuesday September 5th, 2023.

Elias is proceeded in death by his parents, Louis and Adelina Baca. Siblings Rudy Baca, Michael Baca, and Louis Baca.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sandra Baca and fur babies Pachuco and Cocoa Baca. Sister-in-laws...

Sep 3, 2023

Joseph Marquez, 78 passed away on September 3, 2023.

Joseph was born in 1944, to Antonio & Maria Esmeralda Marquez in Espanola, NM.  

Anyone who knew Joseph knew that he was the most loving father and husband a family could ask for. Joseph was predeceased by wife, Florence Marquez and daughter, Lori Ann Michelle Marquez. Joseph is survived by...

Sep 3, 2023

On Sunday September 3, 2023 Joseph “JoJo” Christopher Martinez, was called home to be with our beloved father, Jesus Christ at the age of 31. Joseph was born and raised mostly in Espanola.  Joseph loved spending time with family and friends hunting, fishing, and making memories. He is best known for his talent and creativity, his infectious smile and contagious...

Sep 2, 2023

James D Crowl, born in 1935, passed away in the company of his family on September 2, 2023, after an extended illness.

He was predeceased by his parents Margaret and John Crowl, son Michael, daughter Kimberly, sisters Margaret MacArthur and Sara Edelman, and grandson Wesley Crowl.

He is survived by his partner of many years, Carter Griffin, son Scott Crowl...

Sep 1, 2023

Ralph S. Valencia born on September 16,1961 was called to his eternal home on September1,2023 at the age of 61 after a sudden illness. Ralph helped his father haul wood, posts and making coyote fences. He also worked at Glorieta Conference Center and Nambe Mills. He loved the mountains, hunting and fishing.

Ralph is preceded om death bu his...

Aug 29, 2023

Gabriel Ryan Barela, 32, went to be with Our Lord on August 29, 2023, surrounded by family.  Gabe was a son, grandson, brother, nephew, uncle, and cousin.  Gabe was born in Santa Fe, NM on December 12, 1990.

Gabe is preceded in death by his grandmother Mary Lou Lucero, uncle Sammy Lucero, grandmother Sophia Barela, and grandfather Lorenzo Barela.  He...

Aug 28, 2023

Antonia Contreras Álvarez, cariñosamente llamada “Mama Maria”, nació el 13 de junio del 1939 en Escuintla, Guatemala a sus padres Gregorio Álvarez y Maria Contreras. Murió el lunes, 28 de agosto del 2023, a los ochenta y cuatro años en la cuidad de Rio Rancho, Nuevo México. Después de varios años con la enfermedad de diabetes y después de cuatro...

Aug 27, 2023

Cipriano "Cippy" Joe Ortega

Cipriano "Cippy" Joe Ortega, age 84, of Pecos, Glorieta, New Mexico, passed away of natural causes on Sunday August 27, 2023, after a brief stay at Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, NM.

Cippy was born to Juan and Petrita (Sandoval) Ortega on September 16, 1938, in La Cueva, Santa Fe County, New...

Aug 27, 2023

Gary graduated to the better side on August 27th, 2023 with his family by his side following his last requests of coffee ice cream, pizza & chocolate donuts with cherry frosting.  He is survived by his Mother Virginia Gurule, Father Gary J Gurule, brother Matt Gurule, and sister Piper Gurule.

Gary requested no services be held on his passing, but...