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

Jan 16, 2026

Earl Michael "Mike" Boule, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away from a sudden illness on January 16, 2026, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, while surrounded by his family. Mike was born and raised in Albuquerque, where he lived until 1994, when he moved to Santa Fe. 

Mike attended the New Mexico Military Institute, graduating from both high school and junior college....

Jan 16, 2026

Our dear beloved Mother, Ernestine Montoya, passed into eternal life on January 16th, 2026. She was 84 years old and is already missed beyond words.

She was born in Ocate, NM, on October 8th, 1941, to the late Ernesto and Clodovea Pacheco. She spent her youth in Ocate, Maxwell, and finally spent her formative years in Ranchos de Taos. She graduated...

Jan 16, 2026

Stephen A. Ciddio, a dedicated son, brother, and friend, passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on September 25, 1950, Stephen lived a life characterized by his reserved nature, calm demeanor, and an unexpected sense of humor that brought joy to those around him.

Stephen proudly served his country as a Retired Navy Chief, displaying a...

Jan 16, 2026

Jamie Rafael Archuleta, 51 of Cerro, NM was born in Santa Fe in 1974 and was raised in Taos and Cerro. Jamie graduated in 1993 from Questa High School and later attended New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM, majoring in music studies. Music played an integral part of his life, inspired at an early age by his Uncle...

Jan 14, 2026

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude, we remember Elmer Archuleta, who peacefully passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 92, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Questa, New Mexico, on February 5, 1933, to Adonario and Crecelia Archuleta, Elmer’s life was a testament to devotion, kindness, and the enduring power of family. 

Elmer was a beloved husband...

Jan 13, 2026

David Nelson Denman III, 94, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away at home on January 13, 2026 to gentle music played for him by two of his sons. Dave was born on March 26, 1931 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania and grew up in Latrobe and Mt. Lebanon, near Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School, where he achieved...

Jan 13, 2026

Beloved mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother passed away on January 13, 2026. Selfa was born on September 8, 1932 in Truchas, New Mexico. She lived most of her life in Santa Fe, New Mexico with her husband Efren Trujillo. Selfa was an amazing, kind, loving, happy, and very funny person. She will be greatly missed. Selfa was...

Jan 13, 2026

Jan 13, 2026

Marjorie Lee Felser (nee) Mahr, formerly of Baltimore, MD, passed away in Taos, NM, on January 13, 2026. She is survived by her brother, Malcolm D. Mahr (Vero Beach, FL); three children, Andrew J. Felser (Denver, CO), Lawrence D. Felser (Ithaca, NY), and Susanne R. Felser (Taos, NM); three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Marjorie braved the 70s, working in a man’s...

Jan 12, 2026

Carmen D. Medina, a lifelong resident of Taos, passed away suddenly on January 12, 2026.

Carmen is survived by her sister Gloria Chacon, her daughter Jacqueline Medina (Erik) and son Paul Medina (Kieulan), son-in-law David Thielmann, her grandchildren, Stephanie, Moriah, Mante, Logan, Isabella, and Luca, four great-grandchildren, and her brothers-and sisters-in-law Jose Dolores Medina, Andy Medina, Mary McDowell, Seraphine Montoya, Michael...

Jan 12, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Steven Mark Bransford. Steve, age 54, passed away on January 12, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on February 21, 1971, in Las Vegas, New Mexico, to Jim and Linda Bransford.

Steven was preceded in death by his father, Jim Bransford; his paternal grandparents, Alex and...

Jan 12, 2026

Mary Jo Rodriguez, 64, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2026. Leaving a void her family cannot fill.

She was born in Santa Fe, NM, on June 1, 1961 to Esther M. Martinez (Mares) and Frank L. Martinez. Mary Jo is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Esther, her brother Leonard, her sister Carmen, her...

Jan 12, 2026

Maria Ymelda Santos, lovingly known as Ymelda or Auntie Y, peacefully passed away in her lifelong home in Nambe, New Mexico, on January 12, 2026, surrounded by her devoted family. Born on September 25, 1953, in Nambe, she was a cherished member of her community, known for her warmth and generosity.

Throughout her life, Ymelda dedicated herself to her family as...

Jan 11, 2026

Zebedeo Arellano, age 80 passed away on January 11, 2026 peacefully at his home surrounded with his loved ones by his side. Beyo was born on January 20, 1945 to Estevan and Camilla Arellano in Gallina New Mexico. He lived most of his life in Santa Fe NM, where he meet his lovely and beautiful wife in Tesuque NM.

Beyo was...