Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Adonais "Marro" Montano
Feb 25, 2025
Adonais “Marro” Montano was born in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico on July 4, 1937. He passed away unexpectedly on February 24, 2025. He graduated from Taos High School and subsequently enlisted in the United States Army where he served his country for four years. Upon returning to Taos, he commenced work as a welder at the Moly Mines in Questa,...
Mary R. Romero
Feb 25, 2025
The family of Mary R. Romero of La Villita, NM is saddened to announce her passing on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the age of 76 years due to a lengthy illness. Mary was a caregiver and retired with Santa Maria El Mirador, also working for the Espanola Public Schools for many years. Mary loved attending church and fellowshipping with...
Gabriel Alejandro Sisneros
Feb 24, 2025
Gabriel Alejandro Sisneros, was a State Employee for New Mexico. He was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe. Gabriel passed away on February 24th 2025. He is survived by his father, Richard Sisneros, sister Rebecca Sisneros, nieces Ieshea Sisneros, Jenay Sisneros, and nephew Caleb Sisneros. Gabriel Sisneros was born February 21, 1982. He went to Santa Fe High School, in...
Ruben Vigil
Feb 24, 2025
Ruben Vigil
2/11/1945-2/24/2025
Ruben Vigil passed away peacefully at his home on February 24, 2025, at age 80, surrounded by his loving family. Ruben was born February 11, 1945, in Logan, New Mexico, a small ranching town near Tucumcari. He attended Logan School and after graduating from Logan High School he moved to Santa Fe to be close to his sister Tillie...
John "Nepe" Vigil
Feb 24, 2025
John "Nepe" Vigil
Santa Fe - With deep sadness, we announce the passing of John "Nepe" Vigil, who was born on February 3, 1940, in Santa Fe, N.M. and was called home to our Lord on February 24, 2025, at the age of 85, surrounded by his loving family.
John is preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Eloisa Vigil, his...
"Tina" Justin Michael Dalton (Daulton) "Peanut"
Feb 24, 2025
“Tina” Justin Michael Dalton (Daulton) “Peanut”
March 20, 2001 – February 24, 2025
Tina/Justin left this earth and gained her angel wings the evening of Monday, February 24, 2025. She left this earth to be with our Heavenly Father, joining her Grandpa James C. Dalton (Daulton), Grandpa Robert Q. Blossom, Papa Leroy Payne, Nana Becky Payne, Grandpa Daniel Dalton, and many other...
Daniel Raymond Rael
Feb 23, 2025
Daniel Raymond Rael
It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that we share the sudden passing of our beloved son, brother, and uncle Daniel Rael who was called to be with Our Lord Sunday February 23, 2025. He was born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico and graduated from Santa Fe High/Vo-Tech. During high school he worked at...
Manuelita "Grandma Mela" Vigil
Feb 22, 2025
Manuelita “Grandma Mela” Vigil
Manuelita Vigil, affectively known as “Grandma Mela,” passed away peacefully February 22, 2025, at her home in East Pecos – less than a month after her 88th birthday on January 28. Grandma Mela dedicated her life to family.
At the tender age of 16, Mela became a mom to her four younger sisters. She adopted them and cared...
Charlene Amanda May Padilla
Feb 20, 2025
Charlene Amanda May Padilla, 43, from Taos, New Mexico passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 20, 2025. She was born to Joe Padilla and JoAnn Trujillo Padilla in Santa Fe New Mexico. She was one of two children.
Charlene moved to Taos at a young age and continued to live there throughout her life. She is described by her family as...
Susan Kinzer-Ellington
2025
Susan Hankins Kinzer-Ellington
1938 – 2025
Susan Hankins Kinzer-Ellington passed away in her Santa Fe home in February of 2025. She was 86. All of those who worked with her, befriended her, and took care of her during her final years say that she was the kindest, sweetest and most generous person they have ever met.
Susan graduated from Lawton High School in...
Antonio Abad Martinez Jr. "ABIE"
Feb 20, 2025
On February 20, 2025, the Lord called upon His son Antonio Abad Martinez Jr. “ABIE” to continue his service according to His plan, with a greater purpose away from this world.
Antonio, 82, was born and raised in Taos, NM, on March 26, 1942, to Josephina and Abad Martinez. After graduating from Taos Central Catholic High School, he continued his education...
Michael Anthony Granito
Feb 18, 2025
Michael A Granito- Our beloved son, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, companion and friend was born April 8,1942 in Santa Fe, NM and was called home to our Lord on February 18, 2025. He is preceded in death by his loving parents Tony S. Granito and Annie W. Granito. He is survived by his daughters Michaela Granito-Tibbetts (Mark), Melanie Granito,...
Rosalie Vargas
Feb 17, 2025
Rosalie J. Vargas, 81, from Des Montes passed away on February 17, 2025. She was born on October 22, 1943. She was a graduate from Taos High School and worked as a certified nursing assistant with the Taos Living Center and Holy Cross Hospital where she was loved by many of her peers.
She was born in Taos, where she remained...
Gabriel "Gabe" Edmundo Martinez
Feb 17, 2025
Gabriel Edmundo “Gabe” Martinez, a beloved son, father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2025.
Gabe is preceded in death by his older sister, grandparents Tom Martinez, Edmundo and Aurora Vigil, Tía Carla, Uncle Joey, Uncle David, and Cousin Angelica.
He is survived by his mother, Lourdes Vigil-Martinez; father, Tomas Martinez (Nat); children, Estevan and Anjelia; Deseree (mother...
Teresa Martinez
Feb 17, 2025
Teresa Nicole Martinez 46 passed away on 02/17/2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Teresa was born on 09/20/1978 to Jennie and Pedro Martinez. Teresa is preceded in death by her mom Jennie Martinez, father Pedro Martinez, brother Mario Martinez, maternal grandfather Sixto Martinez, maternal grandmother Catalina Martinez, maternal auntie Zelda Jiron and many other family members who passed before her. Teresa is...
Ormonde Earp
Feb 16, 2025
Ormonde Earp
Ormonde Earp, a longtime resident of Santa Fe, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 16, 2025, at 98 years of age.
Ormonde was born in Xenia, Ohio on December 3, 1926. His family settled in Santa Fe in 1930 during the early years of the Great Depression. The family lived on Upper Canyon Road where Ormonde grew...
Jose Mendizabal Garcia
Feb 16, 2025
Jose Mendizabal Garcia, 59, beloved husband, son, brother, step-father and step-grandfather, passed away suddenly on February 16, 2025.
Jose was born in Melrose Park, IL and spent his formative years in Chicago. He grew up as a Bears fan and continued his passionate support of this team throughout his lifetime – some years were rough! Shortly after graduating High School, he...
Linda E. Rodriguez-Soffran
Feb 16, 2025
LINDA E RODRIGUEZ-SOFFRAN OBITUARY
Linda E Rodriguez-Soffran, daughter of Jacobo and Loretta Rodriguez, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Survived by her husband, Martin (married for 24.95 years), a step- daughter, step-son and wife, and their two children and one grandchild, three brothers and wives, one sister, 4 nieces and 6 nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews.
Graduating from New Mexico State...
Natalia Lynn Tsosie
Feb 16, 2025
In Loving Memory
Natalia Lynn Tsosie
January 5th, 1980-February 16th, 2025
on the morning of February 16th, 2025, Natalia “Talia” Lynn Tsosie passed
away peacefully in her sleep, she was 45 years old.
Talia was born in Tucson, Arizona to Laverne Serrano on January 5th, 1980,
as she spent most of her life in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
She loved watching funny shows/movies with a contagious laugh...
Josephine Valdez
Feb 16, 2025
It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Josephine T. Valdez, who departed her earthly life on February 16, 2025, at the age of 95. Known to many as Josie, she was a vibrant woman who cherished her strong Catholic faith in the Lord and her family...
