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

Sep 29, 2022

Viewing Tuesday, October 4, 2022 8:00am -1:15pm at Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light, 417 Rodeo Rd., Santa Fe, NM

Mass Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 2:00pm at San Isidro Catholic Church, 3552 Auga Fria, Santa Fe, NM

Burial 3:00pm, Santa Fe Memorial Gardens, 417 Rodeo Rd., Santa Fe, NM

Sep 28, 2022

Julia Rose Whitworth passed away suddenly in the early morning hours of September 28, 2022. She was born on March 27, 1967 to John and Harriet Whitworth in McAllen, TX. Julia is preceded in death by her father, John and daughter Sophia Rose. She is survived by her husband Alex Feldman; her mother, Harriet; two brothers, three sisters, two step...

Sep 28, 2022

Karen D. Miller, 72, was born in New Orleans, reared in southern California and earned her MA from University of Redlands in 1974.

Her career in social services focused on rehabilitation counseling with people who had multiple barriers to employment.

Karen is survived by Connie Marks, her wife of 29 years, her brother Harry and sister Beth, and by dear...

Sep 28, 2022

Miquelita “Mickie” Medina was born on March 14, 1933 in Chimayo, NM.  She was born to Enemecio O Martinez and Benita Fresquez Martinez.  Mickie peacefully went to be with the Lord on September 28, 2022 at the age of 89, following the passing of her beloved soulmate of 66 years.

She was surrounded by her most treasured loved ones.

She...

Sep 27, 2022

Don’t think of him as gone away his journey’s just begun, life holds so many facets this earth is only one.

Just think of him as resting from the sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years.

Think how he must be wishing that we could know today how nothing...

Sep 27, 2022

Sep 26, 2022

Joseph W. Naranjo, 81, member of Santa Clara Pueblo, quietly passed away September 26, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents, Juan & Mollie Naranjo, sister Adala Velarde, Brothers, Bernard, Robert & Stanley Naranjo.

Joseph was born on the Jicarilla Apache Reservation and made his home there for many years. While there he worked with the Jicarilla Agency with the...

Sep 26, 2022

Sally Russell, 70. Sally brought so much joy and laughter to so many lives. She passed away peacefully at home on September 26th in Llano Quemado, surrounded by loving family and friends.

Raised in Denver with five siblings, she moved to Venice Beach, CA, and loved owning her first hair salon, Hair Dues.

It was in Venice that she discovered...

Sep 25, 2022

Desmond Walter Stack, 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 25, 2022, in SantaFe, New Mexico.

Desmond was born on August 7, 1946 in Herkimer, New York to parents Desmond and SophieStack. Desmond studied mathematics and computer science and spent his early career years asa scientist at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He moved to LosAlamos, New Mexico...

Sep 25, 2022

James W. Rannefeld, age 74, of Taos passed away on September 25, 2022. Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com

Sep 23, 2022

James (Jim) L. Higgins, 89, died peacefully on September 23, 2022, surrounded by his family, at his daughter’s home in Taos, New Mexico. He was born on November 8, 1932, in Gladewater, Texas to parents Laverne Bumpus Higgins and James C. Higgins. Throughout much of his youth, James and his brother Gene lived in Union Grove, Texas with their kind...

Sep 23, 2022

June 12, 1993 – September 23, 2022

Arellano, Alicia

Alicia Arellano, 29, was called home to our Heavenly Father on Friday September 23, 2022. She is and forever will be in our hearts.  Alicia was born on June 12, 1993, to Jo Ann Arellano in Santa Fe, NM.

She is preceded in death by Grandparents Fermin Arellano, Josie Arellano, Joe...

Sep 23, 2022

Douglas Yazzie, 32, of Gallup, NM, passed away on September 23, 2022.  He was born on October 25, 1989 in Gallup, NM to Sue Ann Yazzie and Mike Yazzie.  Douglas married Keiesha Yazzie on March 22, 2016 in San Diego, CA.

He is preceded in death by his brother; Miguel Douglas Yazzie.

He is survived by his wife; Keiesha Yazzie,...

Sep 23, 2022

Lydia Rivera passed away peacefully on September 23, 2022 with her husband and daughter by her side.

Lydia was an intelligent, beautiful, loving wife and mother.  She had a beautiful smile and a wonderful sense of humor. She showed kindness to everyone. Conversations with Lydia always ended in laughter and learning something interesting and new. She will surely be missed. ...

Sep 20, 2022

Mary F. Vigil, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully Tuesday September 20th, 2022, with her family at her side. Mary was born in Pilar, NM in November 1934 and was 87 years old. Mary was preceded in death by her mother, Felipita (Pacheco) Vigil, her father, Enriquez Vigil, her daughter, Tammy Vigil and her brothers, Felix Vigil, Meliton...

Sep 19, 2022

Scott Matthew Vigil passed away on September 19, 2022 in Cerro, New Mexico at the age of 57. He is preceded in death by his father, George Vigil, mother, Jerry Vigil, siblings, Douglas Vigil, Allen Vigil and Georgia Archuleta. He is survived by sisters, Thressa Hoffman (Jim), Melinda Perea and Pammy Vigil-Colgan (Joe) as well as his nieces and nephews.

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Sep 17, 2022

The family of Linda has entrusted the gentle care of thier loved one to Rivera Family Funerals of the beautiful Espanola valley. The family invites you to post condolences, photos or loving memories. 

Sep 17, 2022

Annabelle Vigil an angel on earth and now an angel in heaven left us on September 17th, 2022 to watch over her family from above. Annabelle was born to Walter and Betty Gonzales on July 25th, 1977. Annabelle was a free spirit with a big heart. Her biggest joy was her children and family. Her gentle smile would brighten the...

Sep 17, 2022

Robin (Rob) Barteletti died, unexpectedly and suddenly, on Saturday, September 17, 2022 after a wonderful dinner with friends and his loving wife, Karen at Los Poblanos in Albuquerque, NM. Rob lived a full and beautiful life, leaving behind a legacy of philosophical and spiritual wisdom, art, music, community and above all, unconditional love. 

Rob had a 31 year career...

Sep 16, 2022

Matthew Michael Jonathan Herrera

August 28th, 1978-September 16th, 2022

Matthew Herrera, 44, was called home to heaven unexpectedly on Friday, September 16th, 2022.  Matthew was born and raised in Santa Fe, NM.  He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Rose and Joe E. Montez, his father, Norberto G. Herrera, and beloved uncle Patrick Montez. 

Matthew was a gift...