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

Sep 14, 2022

Harold Cisneros, age 64, passed away September 14, 2022, surrounded by his family after battling cancer for 2 ½ years. Harold retired after serving 20+ years as a volunteer with Hondo-Seco Fire Rescue Dept. Owned and Operated Harold’s Construction for 35 years.  Harold loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, riding his 4-wheeler or just hanging out around a camp fire with...

Sep 13, 2022

Luis Madrid 1945-2022

El día 13 de septiembre de 2022, Luis Madrid, pasó a la presencia del Señor a la edad de 77 años. Su nieto Héctor lo espera en el cielo. Le sobreviven su esposa Hortencia, a quien se unió en matrimonio el 7 de mayo de 1969. Sus 5 hijos y sus parejas, Raúl y Cecilia, Héctor y...

Sep 13, 2022

Sep 12, 2022

Josie will be greatly missed by those who loved her. 

The family of Josie has entrusted the care of thier loved one to Rivera Family Funerals and Cremations of the beautiful Espanola Valley. 

Sep 11, 2022

Phillip (Phil) Montoya, age 52, resident of Santa Fe, NM was born on September 3, 1970 and was called home to Heaven on September 11, 2022.

Phil was preceded in death by his wife Raquel Montoya, his grandparents, Pantaleon and Elvira Trujillo, his parents Yolanda Trujillo-Aguirre and Lawrence Montoya, brother Joaquin Montoya, and grandson John Montoya.

He is survived by...

Sep 11, 2022

William Floyd Scott passed away from a battle with cancer on September 11, 2022, he was 69. He leaves behind his children, Meagan Scott, Sin Scott and Amber Scott, grandchildren, Carolann Garcia-Scott and Kaden Arrastia and partner, Doreen Burchfield. He is loved and missed by all. Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home. To share a memory, please visit our website...

Sep 10, 2022

Desiree “Dez” Sena “Hecho En Pecos”, 31, unexpectedly went to her eternal rest on, September 10, 2022 two days after losing her father.  She was born on October 31, 1990.  Desiree was a vivacious, vibrant soul with a heart of gold.  She impacted everyone she met with her contagious smile.  She is proceeded in death by her father Franklin, sister...

Sep 10, 2022

Randall Blaine Staton, age 55, passed unexpectedly early in the morning on September 10th in his Taos home. Randall spent the majority of life in southern California and Kansas City, Missouri. After years of loving the beauty and vibe of Taos from afar and visiting as often as he could, he made Taos his permanent home in 2018.

Randall had...

Sep 10, 2022

George H Romero

1/13/1953 – 9/10/2022

Born to Jose C and Virginia L. Romero, in Nambe, N.M.

He was preceded in death by his parents, in laws, Vicente and Maria Romero. His brother, Horacio Romero, brothers in law, Vicente Romero Jr., Ken Kepler, John Lujan, Joe Jaramillo, sister-in-law, Mary Romero, Godson, Steven Martinez, nephews, Gregory Romero, James Garcia and many...

Sep 10, 2022

Nicole Dolores Martinez (age 34) of Velarde, a loving mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend sadly passed on September 10, 2022.  Nicole was born on October 24, 1987.  The family deeply mourns the loss of their loved one.  She will be greatly missed. 

Nicole is preceded in death by her aunt Allison Martinez.  She is survived by...

Sep 10, 2022

Our living treasure Juanita R. Chavez, 89, of Los Alamos, transitioned peacefully September 10, 2022 with her Lord and Savior. Her beautiful soul left this world surrounded by her family.

Juanita was born in Torreon, NM on May 9, 1933, to Juan and Maria Chavez. She attended Estancia School district completing the 8th grade. She lived in Albuquerque, NM with...

Sep 9, 2022

Jo Ann lived in Los Alamos for 50 years. She worked at LANL as a secretary and did photo composition and this started her into computers. Jo Ann was selected to enter a LANL program to gain a degree in Computer Science. She graduated in 1995 and became a LANL staff member. She worked on programs that took her around...

Sep 9, 2022

Diego Martinez, age 76, passed away peacefully into the fullness of God’s eternal love on September 9, 2022, surrounded by his loving family praying the rosary over him. He was ready to go home when the Good Lord called him.

Born on October 18, 1945 in Chula Vista, California, Diego is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 56...

Sep 8, 2022

Stella Alarid - Webb, 79, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, passed away in the early hours of September 08, 2022 surrounded by her sons.  Her battle with Alzheimer's these past few years, showed her courage in facing life challenges with a smile.  Despite the pain, she was a fighter to the end of her life, surrounding herself with love,...

Sep 8, 2022

Franklin Sena, 59, went home to Our Lord on September 8, 2022.  He was born on December 16, 1962.  He met the love of his life, Patsy in 1981 and together they raised four beautiful children, Leslie, Desiree, Franklin Jude and Mariah in their home he built. He worked for Wolf Corp for 30 years building custom homes throughout the...

Sep 6, 2022

Kathleen Rose Berwick née Kilsdonk was born in Neenah, Wisconsin on December 31, 1950 and died in Santa Fe, New Mexico on September 6, 2022.  Kathy graduated from St. Catherine’s High School in Racine, Wisconsin in 1968.  Kathy was married to David E. Berwick on July 4, 1970 in Racine, Wisconsin.  She graduated from the University of Wisconsin [BS; 1974],...

Sep 6, 2022

Herman D. Manzanares, 59, a resident of El Rito, went to his rest on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Herman was proceeded in death by his parents, Gavino and Maria Manzanares, father in law Roberto Ortiz, brothers Antonio, Bernie and twin brother Leonard Manzanares, brother in laws Salvano Martinez and Andrew Ortiz, and sister in law Diane Ortiz. Herman is survived...

Sep 5, 2022

Justin Robert Kenner July 12, 1981 - September 5, 2022 It is with profound sadness that our family announces the passing of Justin R. Kenner at his home in Santa Fe on September 5, 2022. Justin was born in Albuquerque, NM on July 12, 1981. He is survived by his wife, Felicia Ponca Kenner, his young son, Abston Kenner and...

Sep 5, 2022

Helen Joyce Aruffo, 92, of Santa Fe, NM peacefully went home to The Lord on Sept. 5th, 2022. Helen was born on Jan. 19, 1930, in Philadelphia County, PA. She obtained her Executive MBA from the University of New Haven and was a Human Resources specialist for The Singer Company in NJ, at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in NYC and in...

Sep 5, 2022

Amelia Cordova, 86, of Arroyo Seco passed away on September 05, 2022.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Acorinio Cordova, son, Raynaldo Cordova and her parents, Delfino and Maria Lydia Duran. She is survived by her daughters, Gina Vigil (Adrian), Mary Jane Cordova (Jose), Cindy Vialpando (Earl) and Mae LaBella (Tony), grandchildren, Matthew (Vicki), Mark (Geneva), Antonio (Daphne),...