Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Henn (Hank) Oona
Dec 29, 2024
Henn (Hank) Oona
April 1939 – December 29, 2024
Hank Oona passed away on December 29 after a prolonged stay at Sombrillo and Aspen Ridge Lodge care facilities. Hank led a long and full life. He was born in Estonia within weeks of the short-lived secret accord between Hitler and Stalin, which gave Estonia (free since WWI) to the Soviet Union. During...
Ricardo "Rico" Rael
Dec 28, 2024
Ricardo “Rico” Rael, musician, guitar virtuoso, composer, dreamer, performer, artist of rare talent, age 37 of Valdez, NM transcended on December 28, 2024.
Rico, el Ministro de Musica, is an unreplaceable member of La Hermandad de los Brown Berets. His title remains with him forever and has been retired upon his passing. He was a land grant protector and was fully...
Mary Crestina Apodaca
Dec 28, 2024
Maria Crestina Apodaca (Sandoval) went home with Jesus, after a long illness, on December 28, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tony Apodaca, her parents, Manuel and Josephita Sandoval, her sisters Dolores Vigil and Virginia Serna, her nieces, TC and Jean, and her baby daughter Charrlotte. She is survived by her sister Mary Lou Lane, children/grandchildren, Ann...
Fabian Pedro Gilberto Montoya
Dec 27, 2024
Fabian Pedro Gilberto Montoya 7/21/43-12/27/2024
Fabian, formerly known (Before the real ID thing) as Gilbert Montoya graduated from this life on 12/27/2024. We rejoice that he is safely in the arms of our Lord (Jesus) and no longer suffering.
Gilbert was born to Julio Montoya and Lucy Sandoval Montoya on July 21, 1943 in Santa Fe NM. One of 9 children.
He graduated...
Jeffery A. Herrera
Dec 27, 2024
Jeffery "Jefe" A. Herrera, 61, of Red River, NM, passed away on December 27, 2024. Born and raised in Denver, CO, Jeff moved to Red River in 2001, where he quickly became a beloved part of the community, known for his larger-than-life personality. A devoted Denver Broncos fan, champion soccer player, and darts enthusiast, Jeff could strike up a lively...
Arthur U. Martinez
Dec 26, 2024
Arthur (Art) U. Martinez, 84, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, in Medanales, NM. Art was born on September 14, 1940 to Pete and Delia Martinez in Questa, NM.
Art owned his own upholstery business called Espanola Upholstery for many years. He started his business in Espanola and eventually moved it to Medanales. Although upholstery...
Elsie Duran
Dec 26, 2024
Elsie Duran, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend entered into eternal rest on December 26, 2024. A lifelong resident of Chimayo/Espanola, New Mexico, Elsie lived her life with unwavering faith, dedicating each day to serving the Lord. To know Elsie was to know the true meaning of love – she was a radiant soul whose kindness and compassion knew...
Jose Clemente Clodovio Manzanares
Dec 26, 2024
Jose Clemente Clodovio Manzanares, age 80, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones. Jose enjoyed music, dancing, singing, fishing, camping, boat rides, and most of all family time.
He was preceded in death by his wife Nellie Manzanares, sons Joey and Anthony Manzanares, daughter Josephine Manzanares, son-in-law Ray Chavarria, mother and father...
Michael Shanley
Dec 26, 2024
Michael Shanley, aka Siri Shiva Singh Khalsa, 77, recently of Espanola, New Mexico, and formerly of Los Angeles, CA, passed away peacefully at his home on December 26, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on October 10, 1947, in Evanston, Illinois, and spent his adult career as a senior researcher at the RAND Corporation for over 50 years.
Michael...
Jerome Wayne Gurule
Dec 25, 2024
JEROME WAYNE GURULE
Jerome Wayne Gurule was called by the Lord on December 25, 2024, Christmas Evening, at the age of 36. Jerome was born on January 25, 1988. Jerome is preceded in death by his Great-Grandparents, Matianita and Melquiades Larrañaga, Frank and Gloria Trujillo; Grandparents Avelino and Dora Gurule; and, his Uncle Louis Espinosa, Sr. Jerome is survived by his...
David Ross Mckown
Dec 25, 2024
David Ross McKown, 70, of Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico; Great Bend, Kansas; and Kihei, Maui, Hawaii peacefully passed away on Christmas morning, December 25, 2024, surrounded by his beloved wife Jan Farmer, daughter Jenna McKown, and his service dog ‘Lil Bubba. David bravely battled Stage 4 Cancer for almost five years. For the last several days, David has been...
Augustine Miera
Dec 24, 2024
Augustine (Auggie) Miera, 42, of Velarde (La Canova), passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2024. He was born on August 27, 1982 to Orlando and Boonie Miera. He attended Velarde Elementary and then went to Victory Faith where he graduated in 1995.
After graduation, he became a handyman doing odd jobs helping his family and friends with projects around their homes.
Augustine...
Angie M. Baca
Dec 24, 2024
Angie M. Baca of Albuquerque, NM, age 86 passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 24th, 2024. She was born on May 21st, 1938, in Dilia, NM to Lino and Dorotea Perea. Angie was loving, hardworking and had a heartwarming personality. Because of this, she was family to everyone she met, and they were family to her....
Agapito Aragon
Dec 23, 2024
Agapito Aragon, 73, of Llaves, NM, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Doroteo and Cleotilde Aragon.
Agapito is survived by brothers, Mac Aragon, Robert Archuleta (Loyola), Doroteo Aragon, sisters, Rosalia Chacon, Ernestina Garcia (Ted), Vangie Herrera (Dennis), Susan Martinez, Lorie Muniz (Carlos), and Loretta Maestas (Pete).
Viewing will be held on Saturday, January 4,...
Thomas Staley
Dec 22, 2024
Thomas Staley, 28, a resident of Hernandez, NM, passed peacefully on December 22, 2024. He was born in 1996, to Lloyd and Mary Staley.
Thomas is preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Staley, grandparents, Roque and Theresa Trujillo, and his uncle, Julian Trujillo.
He is survived by his mother, Mary Staley, sister, Kathryn Staley (Zach), brother, Greg Gallegos, niece, Ava Fresquez,...
Peter Michael Bassin
Dec 21, 2024
Peter Michael Bassin (born in NYC, December 15, 1938) passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, at his home in Cerrillos, NM. To the Cerrillos/Madrid community, he was known and loved as “Pistol Pete." Pete was a man who didn’t follow many rules but was the most reliable and fun person you would know.
Before settling in Cerrillos, he served in...
Denise Hallenbeck
Dec 20, 2024
Denise Hallenbeck, aged 82 died on December 20, 2024 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Born and raised in Chester County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter Hemphill H. Ayers and his wife June Houck Ayers. She worked hard all of her adult life, and when she retired, she started volunteering with an animal welfare organization, caring for homeless pets and assisting...
Marcos Robert Cdebaca
Dec 20, 2024
Marcos Robert Cdebaca April 15, 1948 – December 20, 2024
Marcos Robert Cdebaca, 76, was peacefully called home to the Lord on December 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Marcos was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose life was defined by kindness, resilience, and dedication to others.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Pauline and Frank Cdebaca,...
David Joseph Carón
Dec 20, 2024
David Joseph Carón, Age 83, passed away peacefully at home on December 20, 2024. His suffering and struggles with a rare lymphoma, which he endured with courage, have concluded. David was born in Chicago, Illinois, where he spent most of his early life; his family briefly lived on a farm in Arkansas. He returned to Chicago, and nearby Champaign, IL,...
