Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Joe Gutierrez
Jan 9, 2023
Joe P. Gutierrez (Tiger)
Joe P. Gutierrez (Tiger) 92, passed away suddenly on January 9, 2023 at his home. He is preceded in death by his mother Antonia (Tonnie) Gutierrez, father Pacifico (Pax) Gutierrez, and Maternal Grandparents Magdalena & Manuel Romero.
Joe was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on November 19, 1930. He attended grade school at Wood...
Janet Wise
Jan 8, 2023
Janet Ann Wise passed away after a short illness on January 8, 2023 with her sister and her daughter at her side. Janet was born in Detroit, Michigan and lived in that area until 1962 when her family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico. She loved riding her horse along the Albuquerque acequias and graduated from Valley High School in 1971....
Danny Robins
Jan 8, 2023
Danny Robins
Passed away peacefully on January 8, 2023 at his home at the age of 72. Danny had been retired for many years due to an auto accident. Before the accident he loved to do woodworking and take road trips with his wife. He was a member of Zia United Methodist Church and was adored by the little children...
Carl Marez
Jan 8, 2023
Carl Marez, 60, of Chamisal passed away January 08, 2023. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Alejandro and Rafalita Ramirez, paternal grandparents, Mariano and Fransciquita Marez, Sr., brother, Clifford Marez, nephew, Mario Mirabal, brothers in law, Oliver, Joey and Christopher Rodarte. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Gail Marez, children, Joseph, Maxine (Joe) and...
Ralph Bruening
Jan 7, 2023
Ralph Bruening Jr. of Santa Fe, NM (formerly of Amherst and Westlake, Ohio), born 8/11/40 passed from his life here on earth to his next journey on January 7, 2023 following a short illness.
Ralph moved with his wife and children from Cleveland to Amherst in 1971 to pursue a career with Nordson. Following a lengthy career and retirement from...
Ralph Vigil
Jan 5, 2023
Ralph Vigil, 87, of Penasco, passed away January 05, 2023. He is preceded in death by parents, Rafael and Sara Vigil, brothers, Ruben, Cornelio and George, sisters, Eloisa, Ida, Maria and Jacinta. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lillian Vigil, daughters, Dianna Berg and Lori Ortega, son, Joseph Vigil, grandchildren, Robert, Edwin, Nathan, Rianna and Jacob, great...
Ramon Garcia
Jan 5, 2023
Ramon N. (Ray) Garcia
September 30, 1935 – January 5, 2023
Ramon N. Garcia was born in Pojoaque, NM to Elizario Sr. and Estefanita Garcia. He was a 1954 graduate of Pojoaque Valley High School where he served as President of the Student Council, officer in the Future Farmers of America, and in the Letterman Club as a member of...
Cecelia Whelan
Jan 4, 2023
Tesuque, New Mexico – Cecilia “CeeCee” Simon Whelan, formerly of Waterford, Connecticut, passed away on January 3, 2023, in the presence of her son Bill Whelan, and care provider Evangeline Greene. Ceil was born August 5, 1932, in Brooklyn, New York to Fred Simon and Martha Simon.
In the late 1930’s, the Simon Family moved to Connecticut, where they settled...
Bernadette Roybal
Jan 4, 2023
BERNADETTE (BERNIE) ROYBAL passed away in her home on January 4, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband Ross; and her beloved son, Sylvian.
She is survived by her children Cecile Garner, Carmen Henri, and Billy Roybal (Nancy), 9 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and 1 great- great -grandchild.
A private family burial will be held at a later...
Lloyd Quintana
Jan 4, 2023
Lloyd Quintana, (50), of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on January 4, 2023 unexpectedly. He is survived by his wife Marie Elaine Valdez, the love of his life. Son’s Justin (Savannah), Jerad (Jessica). His ray’s of sunlight, his granddaughter’s Azalaya, Ava, and Jonah (grandson). His brother Richard, and sister LoriAnn (James), dad Richard Sr., His amazing father and mother...
Ray Lucero
Jan 4, 2023
Ray Lucero passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 4th. Ray was born near Glorieta, NM on January 5th, 1936, to David and Bernardita Lucero. He lived his entire life in the Santa Fe area except for the time he served his country in the Army at Ft. Bliss in El Paso, Texas. Ray started working at a...
Alex Vargas
Jan 3, 2023
Alex Vargas - 84 years old. Born October 16, 1938 in Chimayo, NM to Eulogio and Salome Vargas; passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Tuesday January 3, 2023 from his three month battle with Leukemia. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eulogio and Salome, his brothers Richard Vargas and Rudy Vargas, and sister Bernie Martinez....
Arturo Madrid
Jan 3, 2023
Arturo Madrid, 88, of Arroyo Seco passed away on January 03, 2023 at the Taos Living Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Casimira and Melquiades Madrid, brothers and sisters, Casilda and Jose H. Martinez, Remigio and Mary Madrid, Eliza and Maximino Martinez, Ramon and Dora Madrid, brother in law, Pat Esparsen, and special friend Marie Sisneros. He...
Eloy "Woody" Garcia
Jan 2, 2023
Eloy C. Garcia, his departure was on January 2, 2023. He is survived by his wife Gloria Garcia, two sons, Joshua C. Garica and Erik Garcia(Elizabeth), mother, Lula, two sisters, Racheal Hand and Berlinda Archuleta, four brothers, Frank (Melesia) Garcia, Wilfred (Melinda) Garcia, Ernesto (Rekae) Garcia and Edwin Garcia, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and countless friends. He...
Jose Vigil
Jan 2, 2023
Jose Longino VigilDate of Birth: 03/09/1926Date of Death: 01/02/2023
Parents: Father: Lorenzo Vigil Mother: Senaida Vigil
Born in Nambe, NM. The Oldest of five siblings Lita, Benito, Gilbert and Lorenzo (Jr.). He was preceded in death by his wife Sophia Vigil, and all of his siblings.He is survived by his son, Douglas Vigil. Granddaughter Johanna Vigil-Leon and her husband Hector,...
Edna Aragon
2023
On Saturday September 16, 2023 Edna Jean Juarros Aragon, loving wife and mother passed away at the age of 69, just four days before her 70th birthday. Edna was born on September 20, 1953 in Wagon Mound, NM to Ricardo and Mary “Mudsy” Juarros. She is the youngest of 7 children.
She married her loving husband Juan Aragon of 49...
Martha Baca
Dec 31, 2022
It is with heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the passing of Martha J Baca on New Year's Eve 2022 following a lengthy illness.
Martha was born in Durango Colorado along with her twin sister Margaret, to Celia and William C. Baca on Father's Day, June 14th 1948.
Martha graduated from Ignacio High School & shortly thereafter moved...
John Ramsay
Dec 29, 2022
A funeral Mass for Mr. John Ramsay will be hosted at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Los Alamos, NM on Saturday, April 1st, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. A reception will follow immediatley after and the family will depart for a private interment at Guaje Pines Cemetery at 12:30. Please attend to celebrate John's life or leave a message...
Chris Ortiz
Dec 28, 2022
Chris M. Ortiz
With great sadness we announce the death of Chris M. Ortiz who was born on February 18, 1954. Chris was called home by our heavenly father on December 28, 2022. In her late 20’s she married the love of her life Froggy Sena. They adopted their daughter Angelina. She was a loving mother to Angelina and...
Eldon Reyer
Dec 26, 2022
A great Ranger and an honored horseman took his final ride. Eldon Reyer passed on Monday, December 26th, 2022, he was 89. He passed peacefully surrounded by his horse, burro, daughters and family. His wife of 63 years, Karen Reyer and infant daughter, Brenda Danette, preceded him in death. He is survived by daughters Kareen Reyer-Martinez, Maureen Reyer-Morley and Aisha...
