Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Jacob Rannefeld
Jul 7, 2023
Jacob Arius Rannefeld, 46 of Taos passed away on July 07, 2023. He was a loving, caring individual who dedicated his life to taking care of his family. He was a fine woodworker and craftsman and always was there to help friends. Jacob was loved and will be missed many in the community.
He is preceded in death by his...
Kathy Varela
Jul 6, 2023
Kathy A. Varela, was called home to be with her heavenly Father on July 6, 2023. Katha A. Varela passed away in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Kathy was born to Edwardo Baca and Lala O. Baca in Santa Fe, New Mexico. After graduation from Pecos High School, she was employed by The State Of New Mexico State Retirement Division, Santa...
Mary Lou Dimas
Jul 5, 2023
Mary Lou Dimas
November 7, 1947 – July 5, 2023.
Mary Lou Dimas, 75, was called to our Lord on July 5, 2023.
Mary Lou is preceded in death by her adoring husband, Deacon Andy Dimas. She is survived by her daughters: Leona and her husband Stephen, Sophia, and her grandchildren: Teresa, Lesi, Tina and Dorian, and 2 great-grandchildren.
She...
Theresa Mcdermitt
Jul 4, 2023
Our dear mom (Sam) Theresa Ann Ortiz McDermitt has sadly passed away on July 4, 2023 with her family by her side.
She was a wonderful mother, who was always there for us when we needed her. She was also a devoted wife, sister, daughter, grandma of 11, and great-grandma of 11.
She will leave a big gap...
Rose Gonzales
Jul 3, 2023
Rose Ada Gonzales, age 94, of Taos, NM a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother went to be with the Lord on the evening of Monday, July 3, 2023. Rose was born on October 1928, in Chamisal, New Mexico to Jose Paz Lopez and Leonarda Lopez. Rose was one of twelve children. On June 25, 1949, she married the...
Pauline Castillo
Jul 3, 2023
Pauline F, (Brown) Castilo, 83 of Pojoaque, NM passed away on July 3rd, 2023, surrounded by her loving family and her beloved chihuahua, Mama's Baby on the 20th anniversary of her mom's passing. She was born in Ranchos de Taos, NM on July 25, 1939, to Rumalda (Sanchez) Brown and Eugene Brown. Pauline married her loving and devoted husband, Armando...
Nancy Hernandez
Jul 2, 2023
Nancy M. Hernandez was born on March 23, 1951 in Springer, NM and made her journey home to heaven on July 2, 2023.
Her parents Henry and Eliza Monnet preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death are brother George, sister Susie Rigoni, and brother Arthur.
She is survived by her loving husband Vicente, whom she married...
Oclides Tenorio
Jul 2, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Oclides Maria Soleded Tenorio, 85. Oclides went suddenly to be with our Lord on July 2, 2023. She was a lifelong resident of Arroyo Seco. Oclides dedicated her life to her family. The impact of her love and faith-filled life had on her extended family and...
Abram Paul
Jul 2, 2023
Abram Paul, 49, passed away July 2, 2023. He was born November 1973 to Edward and Karen Paul. He proceeded in death by his parents. Abram is survived by his brother, Alexander Paul, cousin, Ian Paul, aunt, Barbara Paul and second cousins, Anson and Licia Paul.
Abe was a second-generation master craftsman, his natural talent of working wood will live...
Elsie Hays
Jul 1, 2023
ELSIE M. FERRAN HAYS (92)
April 24, 1931 – July 1, 2023
Born the fifth child of Isidore Hipolito Ferran and Marianita Flossie Cortez at the ranch in Coyote, NM on April 24, 1931. She grew up with a love and appreciation for her family, ranch life, culture and animals of all kinds. After graduating from Santa Fe High...
Clara Gonzales
Jul 1, 2023
CLARA STANEK GONZALES Feb. 4, 1938 – July 1, 2023
Clara Stanek Gonzales, longtime resident of Santa Fe and Los Alamos, passed away July 1, 2023, from breast cancer.
She was born Feb. 4, 1938, the first daughter of Joseph B. Stanek and Angeline Laurence in Bolivar, MO, on a farm located in the southwestern farm belt of Missouri. The...
Anthony "Dawg" Avila
Jun 30, 2023
Anthony Paul Avila, age 47, born December 11,1976 and raised in Santa Fe, NM, went home to our lord on Friday June 30, 2023. Anthony A.K.A “Dawg” lit up a room with his smile and always made it known that he loved you. He was a passionate teammate, friend, colleague, and most importantly a loving father. Anthony is survived by...
Brian Varela
Jun 30, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Brian James Varela, age 43, a resident of Pecos, NM. He was born in Grants, NM to Eluterio and Sixta Varela.
Brian is survived by his parents, grandmother, Polly, son, Shawn, brother David (Stephanie) and sister Sheryl (Jeremy). Nephews, DJ (Mariah), Steven (Danicia), Isaac (Natasha) and Dominik. Niece, Danae (Josh)....
Geronimo Gonzales
Jun 29, 2023
Geronimo “Jerry” Benito Gonzales
The Family of Jerry Gonzales announces his passing on June 29, 2023. He was born on March 21, 1936, In Santa Fe.
Jerry worked for the United States Postal Service for 29 years and the First Judicial District Court Of New Mexico for 13 years. He also enjoyed fishing, singing, and playing guitar. ...
Marcia Sanchez
Jun 29, 2023
Marcia R. Sanchez, 88, of Talpa passed away on June 29, 2023. She retired from Taos Municipal School. She was also a foster grandma thru the Senior Program. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard “Sarge” Sanchez, son, Feliciano Sanchez, parents, Carlos and Mariana Romero, siblings, Alonzo and Benito Romero, Agatha Gomez, daughter in law, Pauline Sanchez. She...
Andrew King
Jun 29, 2023
Andrew Patterson King was born in Austin, Texas on March 11, 1996. From the beginning, he was filled with joy and enthusiasm for the world around him, proclaiming with delight at three years old, “I’m so happy I was born!”
Growing up in Austin, he attended Parkside Community School with dear friends and neighbors. Every summer, Andrew experienced Texas adventures...
Clinton Crenshaw
Jun 28, 2023
Clinton (Clint) Crenshaw - Born 1/9/1937 - Died 6/28/2023 at the age of 87.
Clint was honorably discharged from the Marines. He was an avid sports fan, loved the mountains, camping, fishing, ATV riding, and was always up for a nice cold beer! He loved bowling, he would arrive to the bowling alley and proclaim, "It's packed tonight!".
Clint...
Lenley "Nick" Salazar
Jun 28, 2023
It is with torn hearts that we announce the passing of Lenley Christopher Salazar (Nick Salazar), who departed us on June 28, 2023. Nick’s absence has left a profound void in our lives, but his memory will be cherished forever by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Nick was born on May 12, 1984, in Idaho Falls, Idaho...
Eliza Fernandez
Jun 28, 2023
Eliza Maria Fernandez
January 5, 1937 – June 28, 2023
On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, Eliza Maria Fernandez, 86, of Santa Fe, NM went peacefully by God’s will while surrounded by her husband, sons, daughters, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Eliza was born on January 5, 1937, in Costilla, New Mexico to Jose E. and Sinforosa...
Daniel Tinch
Jun 27, 2023
Daniel David Tinch, 55, of Santa Fe passed away unexpectly on June 27, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father, Daniel George Tinch and sister, Amanda Sioux Tinch. He is survived by his mother, Paulette Harper, sisters, Jessie Tinch and Tammy Tinch, nieces and nephews, Jade Moore, Phoenix Irlbeck, Brayden Tinch and Jazmyn Wright and many other relatives...
