Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico

Apr 13, 2023

Deborah Gooch, born September 28,1946 in Reisterstown, Maryland, died in Taos, New Mexico on 4/13/2023. She was preceded in death by her mother Janet Kirby, her Father Carl Kirby and her sister, Carol Kirby.

She is survived by her husband Jim, in Taos, her brother Mark Kirby in Accomack, Virginia and her nephew Jason Pulliam, in Los Angeles. Jim, her...

Apr 13, 2023

Helen Roybal, 85, of Chamisal, NM passed away on April 13, 2023.  She is preceded in death by her spouse, Roy Roybal, sisters, Lucy Martinez and Ermelinda Pacheco, brothers, George Vasquez and Isaac Martinez, parents, Mateo and Maria Vasquez She is survived by her brother, Jimmy (Ida) Vasquez, children, Debra Pacheco (Frank), Elizabeth Roybal (Lloyd), Donna Romero (Santiago), Roy Roybal...

Apr 13, 2023

John C. Gonzales, our loving brother passed away on April 13, 2023, at the age of 65. John was an adventurer. He loved to fish and hang out with his family. We will miss that great smile and warm welcome that we always got when we went to visit him.John was proceeded in death by his mother Mary Lou, daughter...

Apr 13, 2023

James J. McBride, CDR USN (Retired)

January 9, 1935-April 13, 2023

On Thursday, April 13, 2023, James “Jim” McBride, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away peacefully after a brief illness. He was 88 years old.

Jim served in the US Navy for 24 years, retiring from US Naval Forces Europe in 1985. He joined the US Navy as a commissioned...

Apr 12, 2023

Dorothy “Cece” Martinez loving wife, mother, nana, daughter, sister, aunt and friend was called home to be with our Lord on April 11, 2023. 

Cece was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Martinez, father, Frank Ortega, brother, Frank Ortega Jr., mother in law, Juanita Martinez, brother in laws, Tony Santistevan and David Leon, grandparents, Melecio and Victoria Sandoval,...

Apr 11, 2023

Apr 11, 2023

Tony Quintana, 76 years old of Peña Blanca went home to be with the Lord on April 11, 2023, with family and friends surrounding him.

Tony was born to Juan and Tillie Quintana on December 25, 1946.

He is survived by his Wife Flora of 54 years, Son Martin, Grandsons Joshua, Dominic (aka Kaleb), one Great Grandson Michael Angelo and...

Apr 11, 2023

Elvira (Vera) Valdez, 73, a resident of Ranchitos and currently living in Rio Rancho, passed away, surrounded by her family on April 11, 2023 after a long illness. Vera was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, auntie, mentor, teacher, and advisor. 

Vera is preceded in death by her son, Michael Valdez; mother, Ramona Valdez; grandfather, Belarmino Valdez; brothers,...

Apr 10, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of Doug McTernan, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, great-uncle, brother, friend, coach, and avid runner. After a valiant 18-month battle with cancer, Doug passed away on April 10, 2023 after a week filled with visits and calls from his loving family and close friends. He never lost his spirit,...

Apr 9, 2023

Jose Alfonso Gonzales, our loving father passed away peacefully in his home on April 9, 2023, at the age of 94. A lifetime resident of Santa Fe, NM, he was born on June 27, 1928, to Filiberto and Catalina Gonzales. 

Jose enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served in World War II and the Korean War.  Upon his...

Apr 9, 2023

Krista Erin Wilhelm, 37, passed into her loving Father’s arms on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023.  She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 3, 1985 and moved to Los Alamos a few days later.  She is survived by her mother, Susan Duran; her father and stepmother, Richard and Maura Wilhelm, Aurora, CO; her grandfather, Leo Duran; her children,...

Apr 6, 2023

Jose (Gina) Luis Armando Trujillo was born in Espanola on January 8, 1946 to Luis Trujillo & Eufemia Gallegos. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Kathleen D. Trujillo, & together they had three daughters. His daughters are Geralyn Trujillo (companion, Ronald), Carolyn Trujillo, and Anna Marie "Gina" Martinez (spouse, Santiago). His four granddaughters, Ashley Trujillo, April Martinez...

Apr 6, 2023

Michael Richard Padilla - June 11, 1976 – April 6, 2023

Our loving brother and son, Michael Richard Padilla, born on June 11, 1976, left this earth on April 6, 2023. Since the day mom brought him home from St. Vincent’s hospital in Santa Fe, Michael shared his gifts of love, light, and optimism with everyone.  Michael always marched to...

Apr 5, 2023

It is with great sadness and much love that we mourn the passing of Betty Kennedy. She left thisworld suddenly on April 5th, 2023, at age 87, surrounded by her loved ones. Betty will beremembered as a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend.Betty loved spending time with her family, traveling, reading, and painting. She was known forher...

Apr 3, 2023

Terry Parker, age 73, died on Monday, April 3rd, 2023 at Kingston Memory Care in Santa Fe, NM after a lengthy illness.

Terry Ray Parker was born on May 11, 1949 to Cooper and Ina Faye (Bell) Parker in Brady, TX. He graduated from Brady High School in 1967. He completed his Bachelor's Degree at Texas Tech University in Lubbock,...

Apr 3, 2023

Frank, the Lord needed an Angel and decided to take you unexpectedly on April 3, 2023. I didn’t get the chance to tell you how much I loved you and to tell you that I will miss you every day of my life.  I looked forward to our evenings together where we would chat for hours on end. I will...

Apr 2, 2023

     It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Julia Pauline Mares, born August 30, 1952 and departed on April 2, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Saturnina Sandoval; siblings: Phillip Sandoval, Raymond Sandoval, Patricia Anaya, and Terri Mares.

     She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Albert Mares. Daughters: Elizabeth Narvaiz(Christopher) and ...

Apr 2, 2023

Christopher Raymond Fuentes, 35, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on April 2nd, 2023. Christopher was born October 11, 1987, in Albuquerque, NM, to Katherine J. O’Connell and Chris C. Fuentes. Christopher is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Soledad and Manuel Fuentes. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Katherine J. and Sean P. O’Connell; his father, Chris...

Apr 1, 2023

Frank Wilhelm Bobrowicz, 79, of White Rock, NM, passed away on April 1st, 2023, with loved ones by his side, after a difficult but well-fought battle with COPD.

Frank was born on December 12, 1943 to Frank and Theresa in Newark, New Jersey. After Frank graduated from Barringer High School in 1962, he then went on to pursue a degree...

Apr 1, 2023

Louise A. Hernandez passed away on April 01, 2023 in Greeley, CO.

She is survived by her son Virgil Hullinger, daughters Viola Rascon, Sharon Hullinger Rascon, Louisa Hernandez, and Veronica Olveda. 

She had numerous grandchildren and great-grand children and was loved by all who knew her. 

A memorial service was held at Rivera Family Funeral Home of Espanola...