Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Cathryn Mae Carrillo
Dec 9, 2025
Cathryn Mae Carrillo, a cherished soul who graced the world with her presence, was born on October 15, 1949, in the vibrant city of Albuquerque, New Mexico. A devoted and loving wife, mother, and sister, Cathryn’s journey through life concluded on December 9, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Cathryn was a beacon of light and warmth, always radiating kindness...
Anthony P. Ortiz
Dec 9, 2025
Anthony Paul Ortiz
DOB: August 3, 1984
Born: Espanola N.M.
Antonio grew up Alcalde, N.M., He also lived in Avon Colorado, and Honduras for a short time when he was younger. He most recently lived in Santa Cruz N.M.
Antonio worked as a plumber and handyman. He could fix almost anything. He loved spending time with his children, friends, and family. Antonio had an...
Raymond "Red" Ortega
Dec 8, 2025
Raymond Christopher Ortega, affectionately known as "Red," was born on July 14, 1987, in Espanola, New Mexico. He departed from this world unexpectedly but peacefully on December 8, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and humor that will be cherished by family and friends alike.
Raymond was a person of strength and kindness, known for his caring nature and a...
Reid Evan Zirkle
Dec 8, 2025
Reid was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon to Ira and Ruth Zirkle.
He graduated from Oregon Institute of Technology before moving to New Mexico in 1967, when Los Alamos National Laboratory recruited him as a draftsman to work on classified drawings. Reid spent most of his LANL career as an Area Coordinator at various lab facilities, retiring with 38 years of...
Kathryn Sherlock
Dec 8, 2025
Kathryn "Kitty" Clare Sherlock passed away December 8, 2025. Kitty was born on January 21, 1943, in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, to John and Vivian Sherlock. Her father was born and raised in New Orleans and her mother in Apalachicola, Florida. Because they were a military family, Kitty attended various schools around the United States and graduated high school in Heidelberg.
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Victoria Gallegos
Dec 7, 2025
Victoria Gallegos, born on April 3, 1987, in Tucumcari, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2025, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who touched the lives of many through her kindness, laughter, and love for family.
Victoria was a loving mother to her children: Micah Lopez-Danielson, Marcelina Gallegos, MariaBella Gallegos,...
Victoria Gallegos
Dec 7, 2025
Victoria Gallegos, born on April 3, 1987, in Tucumcari, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2025, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who touched the lives of many through her kindness, laughter, and love for family.
Victoria was a loving mother to her children: Micah Lopez-Danielson, Marcelina Gallegos, MariaBella Gallegos,...
Caroline "Carole" Gurule
Dec 7, 2025
Caroline “Carole” Gurule, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Elizar Valdez and Bernadina Martinez, and her stepmother, Rosa Valdez; her paternal grandparents, Estevan and Manuelita Gurule; her parents, Gilbert and Bernadina (Ina) Gurule; her siblings Edward Gurule and Peggy Ann...
Bruce Wayne Smith
Dec 7, 2025
Bruce Wayne Smith, born on August 4, 1953, in San Diego, California, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was 72 years old.
Bruce was a man of many talents and a thirst for knowledge that defined his life. His diverse career included work as a certified IVAC Technician, showcasing his technical expertise and dedication...
Lawrence Duane Stace
Dec 7, 2025
Our Dear Larry fell asleep in death suddenly, He is resting in Jehovah's Memory, soon we will be in a “world without tears,” May Jehovah God comfort us all as we cope with our loss, Thank you for all your kind words and deeds!
Melvena Bailey
Dec 6, 2025
Melvena Bailey ended her journey on this earth Saturday, December 6 at 9 am. She was 95 years young. Melvena was born and raised in Leesville, LA. She graduated from a nearby high school in 1947, where she participated in basketball and was well liked.
After graduation, she married her high school sweetheart, Milton Glenn Bailey, a US Marine sergeant, in...
Amaveles "Lee" Sisneros
Dec 5, 2025
Amaveles Sisneros Obituary
Amaveles (Lee) SisnerosAmaveles (LEE) Sisneros, 81, of Santa Fe, passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord on December 5, 2025. He was born on December 18, 1943, in El Rito, NM., and was the second of 9 children.Owner of Lee's Towing in Santa Fe as well as Lee's Auto Detailing. He was preceded in death by...
Dory Ryan
Dec 5, 2025
Dory Ryan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 5th, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 12, 1960, Dory left an indelible mark on all who knew her.
Following her graduation from New Mexico State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, she joined the Environmental, Safety and Health Division at LANL....
Kathy E Mendonca
2025
Kathy E. Mendonca, passed away on December 5, 2025, after bravely battling a lengthy illness. Born on April 16, 1948, in Santa Fe, NM, Kathy was a lifelong resident of the city she cherished.
She is survived by her children, Chris Mendonca and his wife Toni, Orlando Mendonca Sr. and his wife Dorothy, Jerry Mendonca, Barbara Mascarenas and her husband Brian,...
Mary Marie Lopez
Dec 4, 2025
MARY LOPEZ Obituary
MARY MARIE LOPEZ March 14, 1953 - December 4, 2025 Mary Marie (Gonzales) Lopez, known affectionately as 'Maria', passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, after a courageous two-year-long survivorship of cancer. She was 72 years old. Mary was preceded in death by her baby sister Socorro; her brother...
Claire Ortiz~Hill
Dec 4, 2025
Claire Ortiz Hill, a native of Santa Fe, passed away in Paris, France on December 4th at the age of 74, showered with prayer and love from her family and sisters from her Catholic home there. Claire had been living in France for many years and had a remarkable life as a translator, scholar, lecturer and author of numerous books...
Ernesto Burciaga
Dec 4, 2025
Ernesto V Burciaga, the eldest of the six children of Lorenzo R Burciaga and Maxine T Burciaga (nee Van Sloun) passed away on Dec 4, 2025, following a lengthy battle with dementia.
In addition to being predeceased by his parents, his sister Ann C Johnson and brother Timothy V Burciaga, he was predeceased by his loving wife of 44 years, Cecilia,...
