Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Clarice Cox
Jan 23, 2026
Clarice Leora Wruck Cox, beloved wife, mother and grandmother peacefully died in her sleep in the afternoon of January 23rd, 2026, at the Los Alamos Medical Center in Los Alamos, New Mexico. She was 95.
A public memorial celebration of life will be held at the Unitarian Church at 1:00 pm on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Clarice was born on August 6th,...
Mark Joseph Lopez
Jan 23, 2026
Mark Joseph Lopez, a beloved son, father, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2026, leaving behind a tapestry of cherished memories and a legacy that resonates deeply within the hearts of those who knew him. Born on March 5, 1969 Mark's journey was marked by his unwavering love for his family and an insatiable passion for his...
Virginia Barreras
Jan 23, 2026
Virginia G. Rios (Valdez,Barreras,) a longtime resident of Alcalde NM @Pecos NM went peacefully to our Lord and Saviour on Friday January 23, 2026 @Swedish hospital, Denver Colorado.
Virginia is preceded in death by her father, Donald Armando Rios, mother Celia Martinez Rios, David J. Rios (Alice) Brother Enrico A. Rios and Virginia's son Ray Valdez.
Virginia was born on September 28th,...
Andrea "Andy" Lopez
Jan 23, 2026
Andrea Casimira Lopez, affectionately known as "Andy," was born on April 5, 1941, in Chamisal, New Mexico. She lived a life imbued with kindness, humility, and an unwavering faith in God, which she carried through her last breaths on January 23, 2026.
She was married to her beloved husband, Erminio Lopez, on June 4, 1960, at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Chamisal....
Johnny N. Quintana
Jan 23, 2026
Johnny Nemecio Quintana, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and veteran, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, in Española, New Mexico. He was born on September 25, 1939, in Española, where he would later establish his roots and legacy.
Johnny was a proud graduate of Española High School and went on to earn a degree in mathematics from St. Michael’s College...
Stella Martinez
2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Stella Martinez announces her passing on Wednesday January 15, 2026. She was a longtime resident of La Mesilla, New Mexico.
Stella was born to Ramon and Helen Salazar on September 15, 1939, and was raised in San Pedro, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents, beloved son Jeff, her...
Yasmin Acosta-Segundo
Jan 22, 2026
Yasmin Acosta-Segundo, a beacon of warmth and kindness, left this world far too soon on January 22, 2026. Born on July 5, 1995, in Puebla, Mexico, she captivated the hearts of many during her all-too-brief life. Yasmin graced the lives of many with her warm, inviting spirit and the undeniable beauty that radiated from her kind heart. Known for her...
Roberta S. Shaw
Jan 22, 2026
Roberta S. Shaw, age 82, passed away at her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico following a brief illness.
Roberta was born in Temple, Texas on February 7, 1943, but spent her childhood living and growing up on a farm in northern Richland County, Ohio, near Mansfield. She attended Mansfield City Schools and graduated from Mansfield Senior High School. Following that,...
Ted Lewis Valdoz
Jan 22, 2026
Theodore (Ted) Lewis Valdoz (79), Pecos, NM Our beloved husband and father was called by our Dear Lord to his eternal rest. Ted passed away peacefully at his home in the early hours of January 22, 2026.
Ted was born in Embudo, New Mexico on April 12, 1946, to Cruzita Romero. He was raised in Santa Maria, California, and later returned...
Mary Cordova
Jan 22, 2026
Mary Cordova, a beloved mother, sibling, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, in Los Ojos, NM, at the age of 65. Born on April 10, 1960, in Albuquerque, NM, Mary spent her life radiating and kindness, touching the hearts of everyone she encountered.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Donna and Bobby, sister, Pauline and brother,...
Raul M. Alvarez
Jan 22, 2026
Raul M. Alvarez passed away in the early morning hours of January 22, 2026, with his loving family beside him. He was 87 years old. Born in Roswell, New Mexico he moved early in his adult life to Santa Fe, New Mexico which became his home.
Raul was a husband, a father, a businessman, and the steady center of his family....
R. Eric Gustafson
Jan 21, 2026
Robert Eric Gustafson, author, journalist, lecturer, curator, gallerist, and arts impresario, died on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at his home in Santa Fe, NM. He was 90. His multifaceted career spanned more than six decades, encompassing theater, visual arts, writing, and event production.[
A native New Yorker, Mr. Gustafson (“Eric”) began his career in the art world was in the auction rooms...
Royce D Taylor
Jan 20, 2026
Colonel Royce Dean Taylor was born on February 10, 1941, in Boles, Arkansas. He passed away at age 84 on January 20, 2026, just 20 days shy of his 85th birthday in Los Alamos, NM. He is survived by his wife, Holly Kenney, his children Jennifer Waller (Jay), Amy Klabunde (Kevin), Royce Taylor (Sonja), grandchildren Haley Waller, Olivia Wallace (Ian),...
Logan Keith Kuiper
Jan 20, 2026
Dr. Logan Keith Kuiper, 85, passed away in Los Alamos, New Mexico, on January 20, 2026. Born on September 12th 1940 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to Andrew and Bess Kuiper, Logan’s journey took him from a small family farm to the forefront of physics and mathematics.
Logan grew up outside Pella, Iowa, attending the one-room Liberty Corner grade school before graduating from...
Maria Ernestina Torres Murillo
Jan 19, 2026
Maria Ernestina Torres Murillo, affectionately known as Tina, unexpectedly passed away on January 19, 2026. She was born February 28, 1983, in Santa Fe, NM to Mary Trujillo (aka Maria Murillo) and Jaime Murillo. Tina was preceded in death by Lupita Trujillo (sister), Miguel Villegas (cousin), Zachary Matthew Gutierrez (cousin), and Carla K Caraveo-Murillo (cousin). Tina is survived by her...
Humberto F. Martinez
Jan 18, 2026
Humberto F. Martinez, affectionately known as Bert, was born on September 9, 1944, in the quaint village of Cebolla, New Mexico. His journey through life was marked by a radiant spirit, an unyielding passion for his work, and an expansive love for family and friends, all culminating in a legacy that will forever echo in the hearts of those he...
"Amy" Xiao Bing Wei
Jan 18, 2026
Fondly known as Amy, Xiao Bing Wei of Los Alamos, NM and originally of Nanning, China, passed away January 18, 2026 at home in Los Alamos after a brief illness at the age of 57.
She leaves behind her husband, Giacomo Brussino, son, James Brussino, mom, Yan Lan and sisters Xiaoyu Wei and Xiaotang Wei amongst many other beloved family members...
Janet Schreiber
Jan 17, 2026
Janet M. Schreiber, PhD passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, NM, on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from natural causes. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard N Hall and called Santa Fe, NM and Questa, NM home.
Professor Schreiber graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a PhD in medical anthropology and moved to Northern New Mexico in 1989...
Isaiah J Padilla
Jan 17, 2026
Isaiah J. Padilla, a cherished husband, father, son, brother, and beloved member of the Santa Fe community, was born on November 23, 1995, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and was called home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2026. His passing came far too soon, and his loss is deeply felt by all who knew and loved him.
Isaiah...
