Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
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...
Susan Bossenberry
Dec 5, 2023
Longtime Taos resident and well known art dealer, Susan Bossenberry passed away on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 at her home in Taos, New Mexico. She was 72 years old. Born in 1951 and raised in Grand Bend, Canada, she remained a Canadian citizen her whole life although she was a legal resident of the United States since she was 14....
Aubrey Bowser
Dec 4, 2023
Aubrey Lee Bowser also known as “Brother” to his family and friends, went to rest in peace with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He went peacefully in his sleep in the comfort of loved ones.
He was born in 1942 in a small town of Gilmer, Texas. He moved to New Mexico to continue his life’s journey around the...
Mary Ann Matheson
Dec 3, 2023
Mary Ann Matheson passed away peacefully at home in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico on Saturday,
December 2, 2023 with her family and extended family in attendance.
Mary Ann was born in Carmel, California in 1944 to Anna and Stanley Matheson. Mary Ann
grew up in the neighboring town of Pacific Grove. After attending Pacific Grove High School,
she went to...
Thomas "Tk" Thompson
Dec 2, 2023
Thomas K. Thompson “T. K.” passed away 2 December 2023 from complications from Parkinson's disease. He was born in Minot, North Dakota, 19 January 1940, to Samuel Keith and Nelle Leona Benell Thompson.
He married his sweetheart, Alma (Allie) Huddleson, 26 November 1960 and had their 63rd anniversary this year. On their second date, they went to a movie...
Filemon "Phil" Sanchez
Dec 2, 2023
Filemon "Phil" Sanchez, age 90, was born in Youngsville, New Mexico on October 28, 1933, to Aquilino & Dolores Sanchez. He went to be with our Lord on December 2, 2023, after a sudden illness. As a child he moved to Santa Fe with his parents, 7 brothers & 5 sisters, where he became a lifelong resident. Phil married his...
William "Bill" Marsh
Dec 2, 2023
Bill was born in Quanah, TX in 1930 to Dewey and Augusta Marsh. The family lived in a number of Texas communities, and he graduated high school in Houston. Bill served honorably in the USAF during the Korean War. He moved to New Mexico where he met and married his wife of 60 years, Dorene.
Bill worked for the NM...
Phillip Lujan
Dec 2, 2023
PHILLIP I LUJAN, 91, passed away on December 2, 2023. Philip was raised in Los Alamitos, NM (near Pecos) and spent most of his years in Cuyamungue, NM. Phillip was preceded in death by his parents, Roman and Flora Dalton Lujan, eight brothers, Alfredo, Antonio, Roman Jr., Erminio, Refugio, Estevan, Albert, and Manuel, two sisters, Barbara and Mary Ann, in-laws...
Arcelia "Archie" Baca
Dec 1, 2023
Arcelia “Archie” Baca
Arcelia “Archie” Baca, age 92, was born on June 2, 1931, and was called home to our Lord on December 1, 2023. Archie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Archie was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Antonio and Elvira Vigil, her husband Roy Baca, her sisters Helen Elena (Pete), Tillie (Eutimo),...
