Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Ramona Reyes De Arreola
Aug 25, 2022
Ramona Reyes de Arreola passed away suddenly on August 25th, 2022, six days short of her 72nd birthday.
Please leave messages and stories for the fmaily here as thier hearts are broken.
A private service prior to cremation will be held in honor of Ramona August 31, 2022.
James Ortega
Aug 25, 2022
JAMES A. ORTEGA
James A. Ortega passed away at the age of 53 from cancer on August 25, 2022. He was born in Santa Fe to Arlene Erives and the late Ben Ortega Jr. He was a woodcarver taught by his late grandfather Ben Ortega, Sr. He is survived by his wife Rosemary Ortega and his children Angel, Jeremiah, Rayna,...
Bir Khalsa
Aug 25, 2022
Bir Singh Khalsa was born April 18, 1946, in Chicago, IL, and died Aurugst 25, 2022 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on August 11th.Bir graduated college in Davenport, IA and taught 4th grade in Chicago for 2 years. He became interested in yoga and moved to an ashram in Houston, TX in 1972 and worked at the ashram...
Henry Rostro
Aug 25, 2022
Enrique “Henry” Rostro was able to receive his last wish of leaving this world to be by the side of his Beloved Wife, Connie Rostro, on August 25, 2022. He came into this world on February 2, 1931 in Portales, NM. He was a Loving and Caring Father who was always willing to go the extra mile in providing for...
Alfred Lovato
Aug 24, 2022
Alfred Lovato was born on August 23, 1940, in Coyote NM. Passed from this life to be with the lord on August 24, 2022. He was surrounded by his loving family and passed with comfort and dignity according to his wishes.
Alfred worked for Pojoaque Valley High School for 25 years, served in the United States Army, was a...
Mervin Vanderhoof
Aug 24, 2022
Mervin Lloyd Vanderhoof January 5,1932 to August 23,2022.
Van passed gently surrounded by his family and friends on August 23, 2022 at Scotts House Hospice in Santa Fe New Mexico. He fought a courageous battle against cancer.
He was referred to as Van, Mert, Mertie and Mervin by those that knew him. He was a genuinely kind and gentle man...
Fred Lovato
Aug 24, 2022
Fred was born August 23, 1940 and has passed August 24, 2022.
The family of Fred 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. ...
Juan Duran
Aug 24, 2022
Our daddy, Juan Arturo Duran Jr. (90) was called home by our heavenly father on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Dad was born on December 9, 1931 in Bulleros, NM to the late Juan Albino Duran Sr. and Juanita Lucero. He grew up in La Cañada Bonita in Ocate, NM, and for the past twenty five years resided in Pecos, NM. ...
Michael Toelle
Aug 24, 2022
Michael David Toelle (69) 3/19/1953 - 8/24/2022: Michael, Mike, Pops, Papa Mike, Tio Mike, Big Toe. Born March 19, 1953 to David and Mary Pat Toelle, in Corona CA, oldest of 3 brothers, grew up in the California sun and developed a lifelong love for the ocean, swimming, football (Raiders), and Beach Boys music.
Mike graduated from Sacramento High,...
Sandra Vieira
Aug 21, 2022
Sandra T. Vieira passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, from a broken heart and other health issues, on Sunday August 21st, 2022.
Sandra was born on Tuesday, November 29th, 1955, to Rosendo G. Maez and Teresa U. Maez, in Espanola, New Mexico. She grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1973. She was...
Judy Smith
Aug 21, 2022
Mrs. Judy Gale Smith passed away at home in Taos, New Mexico on August 21, 2022. Judy was born in 1940 in Brownwood, Texas to Fred and Kizzie (Washburn) Folkes.
Judy spent her working years as a sign painter and mother. She was blessed to have moved from Espanola, NM to live next to her son, Robert Geyer, in Taos...
David Ayala-Sosa
Aug 20, 2022
David Ayala-Sosa, 56, of Taos passed away on August 20, 2022. He was born in El Colorado Durango, Mexico to his parents Ramon Ayala and Matilda Sosa. He was a carpenter and loved to fish. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ramon Ayala and Matilde Sosa. He is survived by his wife, Lourdes Morales, children, David Jr., David,...
Irving Gonzales
Aug 19, 2022
Con gran tristeza anunciamos que nuestro querido Irving A. Gonzalez fue llamado por nuestro señor inesperadamente el Viernes 19 de Agosto del 2022. Irving nacio en Chihuahua, chih, el 19 de Septiembre de 1992. A Irving le sobreviven sus hijos: Irving y Andrew Gonzalez Moser, su madre Annia Gonzalez, su padre Jeff Apodaca, sus hermanos Itzel e Ian Apodaca, abuelas,...
Cameron Thomas
Aug 19, 2022
Cameron Tyler Thomas, 25, of Santa Fe, NM - it is with a heavy heart that we announce his tragic, unexpected passing the evening of August 19, 2022.
Lovingly known as "Cameron", "Tyler", and numerous fun nicknames, was born on July 22, 1997, to Doug Thomas and Cindy Hagman. Cameron Tyler attended Santa Fe High and studied accounting at Santa...
Ronald Rodela
Aug 18, 2022
Ronald (Ron) L. Rodela
Ronald (Ron) L. Rodela went to be with our Lord and Savior on August 18, 2022 in Santa Fe, NM. He was born on July 11, 1967, in Santa Fe, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tito and Clory Rodela. He is survived by his wife, Debbie, daughter, Amanda and her...
Fred L. Quintana
Aug 17, 2022
Fred L. Quintana, a life-long resident of Espanola, New Mexico, peacefully passed on August 17, 2022 at the age of 80. Fred was born on August 4, 1942 and was the fourth child of the late Fred and Amelia (Sisneros) Quintana. From a young age, Fred was active, enjoying the outdoors, basketball, baseball, and especially camping and fishing with his...
Andrea Deleon
Aug 16, 2022
Andrea Chavez Deleon
04/01/83 - 08/16/22
It is with great sadness we have to say goodbye to this beautiful soul here on earth, but with great joy in Our Hearts that She is with Our Lord In Heaven. Andrea's smile and personality lit up a room and touched many lives. Andrea a loving daughter, sister, aunt, granddaughter, niece, but most importantly...
Daniel Medina
Aug 16, 2022
Dan Medina was born on May 23, 1933 in Chimayo, NM. He was born to Jose Ramon and Sarita Medina. Dan peacefully went to be with the Lord on August 16, 2022, following a short illness at the age of 89. He is survived by his wife Mickie with whom he celebrated on July 21st their 66th wedding anniversary.
He...
Jeffery H. Maestas
Aug 15, 2022
Jeffery H. Maestas, a resident of Alcalde, NM passed away on August 15, 2022. Jeff was born on October 20, 1958 to the Gabriel and Ida Maestas in Espanola, New Mexico.
Jeff is also preceeded in death by his brothers, Roger, Walter, and George Maestas; sisterDonna Maestas and nephew Anthony Ruiz, Matthew and Roger Jr. Maestas.
Jeff is survived by...
Dora Tse-Pe
Aug 15, 2022
Dora Tse-Pe was born January 17, 1939 and has passed away on August 15, 2022. Dora the potter extraordinaire participated in the Santa Fe Indian Market for many years and was also in the Smithsonian. Our dear Dora will be greatly missed by all those who loved her. The family invites you to post any memories or well wishes.
