Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Gloria Starner
Feb 17, 2023
Gloria S. Starner, long time Los Alamos resident, passed away early Friday morning, February 17, 2023, at Aspen Ridge Lodge in Los Alamos, NM.
Gloria was born July 6, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY to Jack & Fay Schuster. She graduated from Brooklyn College with a B.A. in Elementary Education and worked for a couple years as an Elementary School teacher...
Michael Warren
Feb 17, 2023
On Friday, February 17, 2023, Michael Scott Warren, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 56 from complications of cancer treatment. Mike was born on Oct. 10, 1966, in Sacramento, California to Thomas and Lois (Bahr) Warren. He grew up in South Dakota. He received degrees in Physics and Engineering & Applied Science from Caltech and a...
Gene Gonzales
Feb 16, 2023
Eloy (Gene) Gonzales, 73 went home to be with our Lord on February 16, 2023. Gene was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He is preceded in death by his parents Claudio and Lourdes Gonzales, son Rodney Gonzales, great-granddaughter Sophia Torres, brother Mariano Gonzales and special pet Ralphy....
Lila Naranjo
Feb 16, 2023
Lila G. Naranjo passed away on February 16, 2023, at her home in Santa Clara Pueblo. Lila was born on May 14, 1930 in Sheridan, Wyoming. She was married to the love of her life, Raymond R. Naranjo for 73 years who passed away in December, 2022. She devoted her life to her family and her church. She taught catechism...
Jose Suazo
Feb 16, 2023
Jose Gilbert Suazo
October 19, 1933 – February 16, 2023
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Jose (Gil) fought a long and brave battle with Parkinson’s. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
He lived a long, loving and successful life. Jose...
Dianna Quintana
Feb 15, 2023
Dianna Quintana (Diana) was 75 years young, a resident of Espanola, NM, passed to heaven on Feb 15, 2023, due to medical complications. She was born in Taos, NM on September 20,1947, daughter to the late Matilda Lucero Lovato and Diego Lovato. She was married to the late Freddie (Fred) Quintana from Espanola, NM on July 17, 1999. She graduated...
Frances Franco
Feb 15, 2023
Francis FrancoJuly 28, 1943 - February 15, 2023Francis passed away on February 15, 2023 in Santa Fe, NM. Francis was born to Frank andRose Rodriguez on July 28, 1943 in Santa Fe. Francis is preceded in death by her FatherFrank, mother Rose, daughter Cristine Celado, brothers Ubaldo Rodriguez, Pol Rodriguez,Ernie Rodriguez. Francis is survived by her son Leonard Franco, Max...
Patricia Cross
Feb 14, 2023
Patricia “Patsy” Anne Cross passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on February 14th 2023. Patsy was born on October 12, 1952, in Santa Fe, NM to Ernestine and Robert Babcock. She was the second of eight children. Patsy grew up on Apodaca Hill and attended Cristo Rey Catholic School amongst siblings, cousins and friends who remember her many...
Lena Baca
Feb 14, 2023
LENA G. BACA, 96, our beloved family matriarch has gone to be with the Lord after a brief illness. Our family was blessed with the time God gave us in making family memories which we will treasure forever. Lena was preceded in death by her father Transito Gutierrez, mother Emilia Gutierrez, Sisters Flora Montano, Lupe Sandoval, Rita Zamora, Marcella Barela...
Paul Torres
Feb 14, 2023
The family of Paul has entrusted the care of thier loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home in the beautiful Espanola Valley. Paul will be missed greatly by his loved ones. We invite you to post a memory, photo or your condolences to the family.
Juan Aragon
Feb 14, 2023
Juan Eloy Aragon Jr.
December 3, 1948 - February 14, 2023
Juan E. “Changa” Aragon Jr. passed away peacefully on February 14, 2023, surrounded by his family. Juan is preceded in death by his parents, Juan E. Aragon, Sr. & Prsilliana Aragon; his brothers, Tom Aragon, Manual Aragon, and Robert Aragon, and his nephew Andrew Baca. Juan is survived by...
Katherine (Kathy) Lopez
Feb 14, 2023
Katherine (KATHY) Lopez 60 of Santa Fe, NM went to be with our Lord Jesus on February 14, 2023.
She was born on January 11, 1963, to Adam and Josephine Lopez of Santa Fe, NM.
She is survived by two daughters Brenda (Sergio) Jaramillo, Alisha Lopez of Albuquerque, NM.
Her parents Josephine Lopez and George Vigil of Santa Fe, NM.
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Nicole Huff-Vigil
Feb 12, 2023
OBITUARY FOR NICOLE KATHRYN HUFF VIGIL
Nicole Kathryn Huff Vigil, daughter of Marguerite R. Farber and the late Gregory G. Huff, passed away surrounded by family on February 12, 2023 after a brief illness. Nicole was born on January 13, 1984 in Santa Fe and is survived by her mother Marguerite. She will be deeply missed by her stepfather, Steven...
Sadie Aguilar
Feb 11, 2023
Sadie Lucia Aguilar - 88 years old, a life-long resident of Cerro, New Mexico, passed away February 11, 2023. She was born November 3, 1934 and is preceded in death by her two husbands, Elivy Jose Segura and Medardo “Bardo” Aguilar, parents, Edward Ortega and Francinia Rael, brothers Floyd (Roxanne) and Fred (Maxine) Ortega and children Frances (Amos) Martinez, Ernesto...
Ida Garcia
Feb 11, 2023
Garcia, Ida Josina – Passed away peacefully with her loving husband and family at her side at home early on Saturday, February 11 at the age of 97. Ida was born on September 7, 1925 in the community of Cuyamungue in the Pojoaque Valley area. She made her home with her loving husband Rosendo in San Pedro in the Espanola...
Mary Ortiz
Feb 11, 2023
Mary Helen Ortiz (6/29/34 – 2/11/23)
The Ortiz Family is saddened to announce the death of their beloved mother, Mary Helen Ortiz of Rowe NM. Mary Helen is survived by her daughters (Marie, Diana, Beth, and Martha), sons (Donald, Richard, Anthony, and Adam), many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ricardo Ortiz,...
Karla Leyba
Feb 11, 2023
Karla Roybal Leyba (September 20, 1962) left this world on February 11, 2023 at the age of 60. She passed away peacefully at home in Pojoaque, New Mexico surrounded by her family and pets. Karla was a warrior who never gave up fighting a lengthy illness. She was a hardworking person who recently retired from the State of New Mexico...
Mary Benavidez
Feb 11, 2023
Mary Ann Benavidez
July 14, 1953 – February 11, 2023
A rosary will be recited on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 10:00 am at St. Anthony’s Parish, Pecos, NM, followed by the funeral mass at 11:00 am with burial to follow at St. Anthony’s Cemetery.
Marco Oviedo
Feb 11, 2023
On Saturday, February 11th, 2023, Marco Antonio Oviedo, devoted husband, father of four, and grandfather of twelve, passed away at the age of 74.
Marco was born on June 11th, 1948, in Mexico City, Mexico, to Angelica and Marco Aurelio Oviedo, and was the second oldest of five siblings. He became a naturalized US citizen on January 11th, 1985...
Gilbert Archuleta
Feb 10, 2023
Gilbert went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Feb. 10 2023. He lost his battle with cancer and died peacefully at his home in La Joya.
Gilbert was born to Willie and Eriselda Archuleta on August the fourth 1947 in Rowe NM. Gilbert served in the U.S. Army as a Combat Engineer and was a Vietnam Veteran. Gilbert...
