All Tributes 

Reymundo J. Romero, 88, lifelong resident of Santa Fe died peacefully November 29, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mercedes; sister, Consuelo Gonzales and sister-in-law Mary Ann Romero of Santa Fe, daughters Diane Mattern (Jeff) of Elko, NV, Loretta (Melvin Roybal) of Vadito, NM, sons Pat (Judy) of Santa Fe, and J.R. of Reno, NV, grandchildren Alisha, David, and Daniel Romero of Santa Fe, Marina Mattern of Elko, NV, Kevin Romero of Chicago, IL, Alexis Romero of St. George, UT,...

Elizabeth Ann Valdez, better known as “Betty,” passed away on November 29, 2020. She was 74 years old. Betty was born on September 9, 1946 in the town of Las Vegas, NM, and was the oldest of her three siblings, Rudy, Alex “JunJu” and Rita Lovato. She spent the early years of her life in Los Alamos and graduated as a Hill Topper from Los Alamos High. Betty made the decision to move to Santa Fe and worked as a Tax Compliance officer for Taxation and Revenue while also...

IRENE M. ORTIZ, age 80, passed on Saturday, November 28, 2020 while a resident of Vista Hermosa Assisted Living, Santa Fe NM. She is survived by her children Elizabeth Palmer (Andy), Lori LeRouge (Leonard),  Anthony Ortiz (Amy) and Adrian Ortiz.   Grandchildren Jeanelle Romero (Julian), Lenny LeRouge,  Falicia Palmer Sypnier,  Megan Ortiz, Nicolas Ortiz, Alex Ortiz, Emily Ortiz and Michael Ortiz.   Great-Grandchildren Christiana, Jayla, Anthony, Drew,...

Jesus Carruth Sandoval, 77, departed this life on November 24, 2020 in El Paso, Texas, after a brave battle against COVID-19. He left his mark on this life as a devoted son, brother, drummer, voracious reader, trumpet player, Fulbright Scholar in Peru, husband, father, Air Force Captain, Intelligence Officer, lawyer, uncle, civil rights activist, museumgoer, professor, jogger, donut connoisseur, Certified Public Accountant, abuelo, sports fan, history aficionado, jazz lover, Three Stooges...

Kellie L. Ontiveros (Wharton), 60, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away unexpectedly at her home on November 15, 2020.  She was born in Gallup, NM on November 5, 1960.  She is preceded in death by her father, George Wharton and grandmother, Hilda Wharton.  She is survived by her husband, Ubaldo Ontiveros; daughter, Cristina; sons Gerardo and Tony; granddaughters, Marissa and Lily; mother, Patricia; and sisters, Debbie, Nancy, Becky, and Terrie. She was a long time mail carrier for...

Sophie Maria Ortiz Gonzales, 94, a resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Sophie was born on November 28, 1925 in Santa Fe NM. She was the daughter of Rafael and Ruby Ortiz. Sophie was a devoted Catholic. She retired from the New Mexico State Penitentiary, and was involved in the New Mexico Correctional Employees Federal Credit Union for thirty-five years. In addition, Dr. Jay Victor Scherer, awarded Sophie with a certificate for...

 Willard Franklin Turley Jr, (aka Frank Turley) 1935-2020 Covid-19 stole the life of the internationally recognized blacksmith, educator, dancer and historian Frank Turley on November 12, 2002.   Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Great Great Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Great Uncle, Great Great Uncle Godfather, Native & Ballroom Dancer, Blacksmith, Illustrator, Craftsman, Artist, Tai Chi Chuan Teacher, Educator, Writer, and Best Friend to many, and much more....

Alex Jose Maestas passed away on November 14, 2020. His huge smile, personality, warm heart, kindness, and the love for his family and friends, will be greatly missed by many. Alex was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on August 15, 1991. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Mary C. Maestas, and his maternal grandfather, Ramon A. Larranaga. He is survived by his mother, Cristina Dominguez and his step-father Guy Dominguez, his father Manuel Maestas and step-mom, Trish Maestas,...