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

Sep 5, 2022

We celebrate the life and honor the passing of Claude François, lovingly known as Clodie, (age 73) on September 5th at home with her family after a 6 year long fight with ovarian cancer. She was a French native who made her home in Vallecitos, NM with a quest to express the grandiose beauty of the place and colors through...

Sep 4, 2022

Alexander Kent Kendrick, Ph.D., 29, of Los Alamos, NM, lost his valiant battle with brain cancer surrounded by his wife Caroline and family in his home on Sunday, September 4, 2022.

Born to Laura (Tharp) and Brian Kendrick in Burnsville, Minnesota on January 29, 1993, the family moved to Los Alamos when Alexander was a baby. He attended the Los...

Sep 2, 2022

Roy Frank Roybal, 86, of Penasco passed away on September 2, 2022.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Vivianita Roybal, sisters, Alice, Betty and Edith, brother, Joe, Thomas and William. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Helen Roybal, children, Debra Pacheco (Frank), Elizabeth Roybal, Donna Romero (Freddie), Roy Roybal Jr. (Evelyn), Randy Roybal,...

Sep 2, 2022

Cassandra Marie Hill “Sandi” was born in Petit Jean-Sidi Kacem, Morocco on September 16, 1958. Sandi was naturalized as a U.S. citizen in 1968. 

Sandi is survived by Anita Albright (sister, Salt Lake City), Katharine E. Hill (sister, Albuquerque) and Anya Albright (niece, Idaho Falls). 

She is predeceased by Willis Eugene Hill (father), Yukie Hill (mother), and David...

Sep 1, 2022

Fernando E. Chacon passed away after an illness. 

 

 

Sep 1, 2022

Janet Susan DeRosier Smith, 81, joined the angels in the early morning of September 1 after a long illness. Her husband Mitchell was by her side. Jan was a cancer survivor of 16 years, and her positive attitude and radiant energy inspired everyone she knew. She is survived by her husband of 52 years Mitchell Smith, her sister Suzanne DeRosier...

Aug 31, 2022

Cavaliere Carlo Rodolfo Gislimberti

Born to be an artist could best describe the path young Carlo dreamed and planned.  With the unexpected passing of his father when he was a teenager, the dreams of attending architecture school changed suddenly, which led him to pursue the profession of cooking.  After extensive training at the Culinary School of Italy and various apprenticeships...

Aug 31, 2022

Richard Serrano age 66, resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico born to Viola and Jacob Serrano passed away on August 31, 2022. Richard is survived his mother Viola, brothers; John and Jacques and many other family members and friends. He will be missed dearly.

Richard was well known for his artistry. Along with many interests such as poetry, philosophy, martial...

Aug 31, 2022

Mark Gregory Keller, 67, a resident of Santa Fe passed away on August 31, 2022. He was born on September 5, 1954 to the late Bob and Colleen Keller.

He is survived by his loving partner; Glenna Campbell Dugan, sisters L. Robin Keller (Hank McMillan), Debra Keller Helmick (Mark Helmick) and his brother, Clifford Link Keller (Cindy Keller).

He was...

Aug 31, 2022

Julie Denise Hodge

Our Beloved Julie Denise Hodge went to her eternal home with Jesus on August 31, 2022 after a 19 year struggle with Multiple Sclerosis and its complications.  She was with us for 44 years shared her beauty and artistic talents with painting, sculpting, and writing poetry.  With many tattoos throughout her body as the canvas she told...

Aug 30, 2022

Pieter Loomis Hull a resident of Santa Fe passed away on August 30, 2022. He was born in Fond du Las WI on November 16, 1932. He is survived by his brothers; Bruce, Steve, Doug and his wife Kathy.

Pieter worked at Los Alamos in the 1960’s, then for IMB on the rocket program from 1966 – 1988. He and...

Aug 30, 2022

Veronica D. Valdez – 1962-2022 Veronica Darlene Valdez was born in Santa Fe, NM on May 6th, 1962 to loving parents Adolfo and Betty Ann Barela. She was the third of four children including Ronnie, Kathy and John Barela. She spent her childhood summers enjoying the best that Santa Fe offers; going camping, fishing, and swimming at the local pool...

Aug 29, 2022

We are greatly saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Mamacita and Grandma, Maria Viola Atencio, who passed away peacefully in her family home in Tierra Amarilla, NM on Monday, August 29, 2022 at the age of 94. She fought a long and courageous battle, and we find our peace and comfort in knowing that she is no longer...

Aug 29, 2022

Cecilia will be greatly missed by those who love her dearly.

The family of Cecilia has entrusted the gentle care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home in the beautiful Espanola Valley. We invite you to post a condolence, a thoughtful message, a photograph or share a memory for the family to read on the guestbook. 

Aug 29, 2022

Aug 29, 2022

Webb Ryan Lee 9/23/97 – 8/29/22

Webb Ryan Lee passed away suddenly on August 29, 2022 at the age of 24. He is survived by his mother, Lindsley Wallace Mace; sister, Meaghan Lee; grandmother, Ann Wallace; grandfather, Robert E. Lee Sr. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Lee III; grandfather, Webb Lindsley Wallace; grandmother, Mary Carney...

Aug 27, 2022

 

Shanda Marie Sweeney

March 31st, 1976 – August 27th, 2022

Shanda Marie Sweeney, 46, of Nambe Pueblo, N.M. was called home by our Lord on Saturday August 27, 2022. Shanda was born on March 31st, 1976, in Leadville, Colorado, to Rudy and Madeline Sweeney. Our loving mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and auntie is preceded in death by grandparents...

Aug 26, 2022

Jose “Joe” Eligio Montoya, 95, of Las Vegas, NM passed away on August 26, 2022.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe and Lucy Montoya, his grandson, Richard Montoya Jr. and 3 brothers. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Annie Montoya, children, Richard (Jeanette), Tony, Paul, Leroy  (Janna), Chris (Sandra) and John, numerous grandchildren, great...

Aug 26, 2022

Maria Delia Flores passed away Friday, August 26th surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She retired from the New Mexico School for the Deaf. After retirement, she was an active member at St. John’s the Baptist Church. She taught religious education, volunteered at the soup kitchen, and took the Holy Communion to those that were unable to attend church. She...

Aug 26, 2022

Karen Gallegos was born on September 17, 1958 in Monte Vista Colorado to Abe and Virginia Torres. Karen grew up in Colorado until she moved to Santa Fe New Mexico in 1987. Karen was able to spend her time raising her three children until she started her career with New Mexico Department of Transportation where she was able to work...