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

Dec 24, 2022

Isabelle T Rendon, 89 of Arroyo Hondo passed away December 24, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carlos, son, Antonio, grandsons, Carlos and Salvador, sisters, Lucilla and Beatrice, brothers, Eloy, Carlos and Ruben. She is survived by her son, Charlie, granddaughters, Elizabeth, Fabiola (Casey), Elena (Julian), Heather (Veltran), great grandchildren, Dylan, Adele, Myla, Juliana, Marissa, Adam, Mateo,...

Dec 23, 2022

Teddy Vigl Sr. of Santa Fe passed away peacefully on December 23, 2022 at the age of 85. He was born on August 24, 1937 in Rio Lucio, New Mexico. 

Teddy was preceded in death by his parents Esequiel and Sofia Vigil, maternal grandparents Cruz and Rosarito Pacheco, paternal grandparents Delfino and Erinea Vigil, Nino and Nina Amadeo and...

Dec 22, 2022

Sylvia O. Medina born into this world on March 30, 1935; departed into the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ December 22, 2022. 

Sylvia was predeceased by her son Joseph "Nini” Paul Medina, parents Samuel and Guadalupe Ortiz, grandmother Reycita Ortiz, brother Dr. Alfonso Ortiz.

She is survived by her children Jeffry Medina, Faye Medina, (Stephanie & Daniel Medina);...

Dec 22, 2022

Blessed are the pure of heart: for they shall see God.                Matthew 5:8

Maria Berlinda Gomez was called by our Lord God on Thursday, December 22, 2022, unexpectedly.  Maria was born September 2, 1934 to Feliciano Rael and Soraida Rael, both deceased. Maria’s oldest son, Rogerio Steven Gomez died May 16, 2022, his wife, (Linda).  Her baby daughter, Susanna Josephine...

Dec 22, 2022

Dec 22, 2022

Sylvia Maria Marker, 83, a resident of Coyote passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Mrs. Marker was preceded in death by her husband, Freddy Marker, her parents Medardo and Octaviana Garcia, brothers Medardo and Mateo Garcia, her first husband Eligio Velasquez Sr., and son Melvin Garcia.

Mrs. Marker was an employee with Rio Arriba County for 15...

Dec 21, 2022

                                               George Leroy Cervantes

                                November 30, 1957 ~ December 21, 2022

On Wednesday, George was called home byour Lord.

He was born and lived in Santa Fe to his parents Emma Valdez and Ernesto Cervantes.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father, brother Richard Valdez, Sister Christella Valdez, two nephews, David Cervantes and Bryan Griego.

George is survived...

Dec 21, 2022

Geri Padilla

 December 21st, 1958- December 21st, 2022

 

Geri Padilla passed away early in the morning on December 21st, 2022, after losing her battle with pancreatic cancer. She turned 64 on the day of her passing.

She is remembered by her family and friends for always being willing to lend a helping hand. Spending time with family at the...

Dec 20, 2022

With sadness we announce that Eva Alaniz passed peacefully on December 20, 2022. Eva was born on April 5, 1935, in Artesia, New Mexico to [the late] Salvador and Caroline Alaniz.

She is preceded in death by her brothers Henry, Sal and Elias Alaniz, and her beloved daughter Kami Martinez.

Eva retired from the State of NM after more than...

Dec 19, 2022

Robert “Roberto” Gurule of Santa Fe passed away in the early morning of December 19. He was 67. 

Robert lived a remarkable life. He was born in Raton, NM, and grew up in Continental Divide, NM, where his father worked at a uranium mine. As a child, he and his friends would sneak up on wild horses and jump...

Dec 19, 2022

   Jesse Malcolm Cassidy passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of December 19th 2022 at the age of 42 years old. Born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico he is survived by his parents Richard M. Cassidy and Rebecca C. Martinez and brother Richard Cassidy. Grandparents, Marianne and Robert Kapoun and Celia Roman. With many Aunts, Uncles, cousins...

Dec 18, 2022

ELIZABETH R. MARTINEZ

 

Elizabeth R. Martinez, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to many passed from this world and onto eternal life on Sunday, December 18, 2022.  She was born in Embudo on July 18, 1951.  She spent most of her life in Santa Fe, where she met her future husband, Danny Martinez at the tender age...

Dec 18, 2022

                                                          ALAN RICHARDSON

 Alan Richardson passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 with his beloved wife, Cathy, at his side.  Alan was born in Garden Grove, CA on May 15, 1948, the son of Jack and Mary Richardson.  He grew up on the beaches of Southern California and enjoyed many sock-hops at Disneyland.  Alan spent the last thirty-five years...

Dec 17, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Gilbert ( Truchas) Pacheco announces his passing, on Sat. Dec. 17, 2022. He was a very generous, hard working soul and well respected in the community! Always willing to lend a hand!! Our dearly loved Truchas will be greatly missed!! He is survived by his beloved mother, Dolores Pacheco, Daughter, Melissa...

Dec 17, 2022

On Saturday, December 17, Vanessa Trujillo-Esquibel (Ness), a beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister passed away peacefully with her family by her side. She was forty three born to Nick Sr. and Sara Trujillo. Vanessa is survived by her loving husband, Victor Esquibel, their children, Esperanza (Andres), Veronica (Steven), Maria, Estrella, David, VJ (Josephine), Felicia (Adrian), Isaac (Marissa), eleven grandchildren,...

Dec 17, 2022

Bruce Edward Marier of Woodstock, Vermont died of Covid-19 on December 17, 2022 at St.Vincent’s Hospital in Santa Fe. He had traveled from Vermont in late October to visit peopleand places he had come to love during the twelve years he lived in Taos. A superb skier and anintrepid hiker, he loved the Taos mountains. He loved too the many...

Dec 17, 2022

James (Jim) Benton Armstrong, 81, of San Cristobal passed away on December 17, 2022.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Jim was a hardworking outdoorsman who was always quick to teach and give advice to those willing to learn. Although he was a man of few words, every word mattered.  He was an avid reader and enjoyed outdoor...

Dec 16, 2022

Ruby Garcia Gallegos Valdez, 81 went to be with our Lord on December 16th, 2022.

Ruby was born in Santa Fe, NM, to Marcelino and Rufina Garcia on May 17, 1941. Ruby is preceded in death by her parents; brother Daniel Garcia; second husband Harold Valdez; granddaughter Jenae Gallegos, and Godson Gabriel Salazar. She is survived by four sisters; Mary...

Dec 14, 2022

Joseph R. “Joe” Shain, 77, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022, at home. Joe is missed by many, including children Jason and Kara Shain; daughter-in-law Erin Kelsey; son-in-law-to-be Andrew Schuch; ex-wife and friend Patricia; and brother Barry and Barry’s partner and children. Joe is preceded in death by parents Florence and George Shain.

Joe grew up...

Dec 13, 2022

Victoria R. Segura, Age 65, of Cerro passed away on December 13, 2022.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Procopio and Maria Segura, siblings, Emily Chavez, Julian Segura (Grace), Alfirio Segura, and Telesfor Segura.  She is survived by her siblings, Charlotte Garcia (Benito deceased), Jose E. Segura (Margaret), Leroy Segura, Vivian Cisneros (Rudy), Gabriel Segura (Diane deceased), many...