Obituaries

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

Thomas Mauer

Thomas Mauer

Nov 16, 2022

There will be a Celebration of Life for Thomas Mauer on April 17, 2023  (Tom's Birthday) from 2:30pm - 4:30pm at the Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light, 417 Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM. We will be celebrating in the Main Chapel to share stories. We invite you to share a bite to eat after the service at the Pantry...

Linda De Rascon

Linda De Rascon

Nov 16, 2022

Linda MLM Dominguez De Rascon was a beloved Mother, Wife, Grandma, Aunt, Sister, and Friend. She was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 16,2022 at the age of 58. Linda was born in Santa Fe NM. She is preceded in death by her Parents Mary Lujan, Jose Dominguez. Sisters: Bernadette Dominguez, Brothers: Danny Lujan, Robert Lujan...

Brian Patterson

Brian Patterson

Nov 14, 2022

Brian Patterson of Santa Cruz, NM died on November 14, 2022 after a heroic three-month struggle with complications of West Nile virus. 

He was born 9/22/43 in Philadelphia to Maynard and Irma Patterson, the eldest of four children. After graduating from Ripon College he married Jennifer Shaver, with whom he had two sons. He earned his MBA from the...

Billy Joe Hernandez

Billy Joe Hernandez

Nov 12, 2022

Billy Joe Hernandez, beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 12, 2022.  Billy, age 79, was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Arturo and Adelina Hernandez, sisters: Diana Evangeline Hernandez and Mabel Maestas.  He is survived by his children: Helen...

Kimberli Engel-Pearson

Kimberli Engel-Pearson

Nov 10, 2022

Kim Kinkade Engel-Pearson unexpectedly went to be with her heavenly father the morning of November 10, 2022, at her home in Angel Fire, New Mexico.

Kim was born to Jim and Norma Engel on November 11, 1964 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Although she and her family moved to South Dakota and then to Dolores, Colorado, it was not before...

Kent Budge

Kent Budge

Nov 10, 2022

Kent Grimmett Budge passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 10, at the age of 60 due to complications from a car crash. Although he died far from his home in Los Alamos, New Mexico, he was fortunate to be surrounded by family when he passed.  We appreciate the wonderful care that he received from the highly skilled doctors and nurses...

Barbara Berkenfield

Barbara Berkenfield

Nov 10, 2022

                                                         Barbara Berkenfield

Barbara Berkenfield of Santa Fe peacefully left us on November 10, 2022, two days after her 87th birthday. Barbara had been battling prolonged illnesses, and she passed with loved ones at her side.

 Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Barbara graduated  Summa Cum Laude from Wellesley College, where she studied History of Art, and  was elected to Phi...

Victoriana "Vicky" Jaramillo

Victoriana "Vicky" Jaramillo

Nov 9, 2022

Victoriana Jaramillo (Vicky), 78 years young of Ranchos De Taos, went home with our Dear Lord on November 9th, surrounded by many of those she loved, dearly.  Vicky was lovingly known by many as Nana. She was known for her faith and her love for her family and friends. She never met a stranger in her life -- every new...

Cathy Lopez

Cathy Lopez

Nov 9, 2022

Cathy Yvonne Lopez (58) departed this life on Wednesday, November 09, 2022.She is proceeded in death by her parents Richard & Cordy Lopez, son Brian Lopez, and sister Annette Gonzales.

Cathy is survived by her only son Christopher Lopez, granddaughter Aliya Rael-Lopez, sisters Maxine & Cindy, and brothers Richard, Mario and Juan Lopez as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

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Raymond Jimenez

Raymond Jimenez

Nov 8, 2022

Raymond M. Jimenez

January 28, 1950-Novermber 8, 2022

Ray was born January 28, 1950, to Urbano Jimenez + Juanita Jimenez. He was proceeded in death by his son Harold, Parents Urbano + Juanita C. Jimenez, Stepmother Juanita D. Jimenez, Aunt Rosina Contreras, Grandparents Margarito + Isidora Contreras, Father-in-law Manuel Romero + mother-in-law Lucy Romero.

Survived by his wife of 50...

Patrick Coe

Patrick Coe

Nov 8, 2022

Patrick R. Coe went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, November 8th, with his loving partner Diana by his side. 

Pat was born in Laingsburg, MI on August 22, 1951 to Sarah and Thomas Coe. 

Pat was preceded in death by his parents, Siblings: John Coe, Mary Schikorra, James Coe (Leola), Joseph, Thomas, Ann...

Alice Valdez

Alice Valdez

Nov 7, 2022

Our Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Aunt Alice went home to be our Lord on November 7th, 2022.  Alice M. Valdez was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, NM and was born on November 5th, 1932, in Taos, NM. She enjoyed spending time with her family on her favorite holiday, which was Christmas. She is preceded in death by...

Tomas Archuleta

Tomas Archuleta

Nov 7, 2022

Tomas Rafael Archuleta, of Cerro, NM, formerly of Placitas de Taos, NM was born on March 7, 1929, to Jacobo and Aurelia Archuleta who have preceded him in death.  He passed away peacefully with family by his side from heart complications.  He is also preceded in death by his daughter, Anna and son, Tommy, brothers, Miguel, Frank, and Jacobo, sisters,...

Frank Aguino

Frank Aguino

Nov 5, 2022

Frank Ramos Aguino was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He left this world on November 5, 2022, at the age of 78 surrounded by his family, at his home in Albuquerque, NM.Frank was born on March 22, 1944 in San Juan Pueblo, NM. Growing up in a large family of five brother and six sisters, Frank had...

Ross Burns

Ross Burns

Nov 5, 2022

Ross Jameson (Jim) Burns of Taos, NM, passed away peacefully at home on November 5, 2022 after living with Parkinson’s for a decade. His wife, Mary, was by his side. A fun, generous and loving husband, father and grandfather, he was also known for his dry humor and quick wit. He was making his family laugh until his final days. ...

Diana Cuevas-Martinez

Diana Cuevas-Martinez

Nov 4, 2022

DiAna Cuevas Martinez

October 17, 1964 - November 4, 2022

With heavy hearts, we regret to announce that DiAna C. Martinez (58), a wife, mother, sister, grandma, aunt and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends at home, after a long battle with cancer. Her kindness and strength will be missed by many, whose lives she has...

Aminta Sandoval

Aminta Sandoval

Nov 4, 2022

Aminta Trina Sandoval our beloved daughter and sister passed away peacefully the morning of November 4th 2022. She valiantly fought a rare cancer that took her life.

Born May 27, 1979, in Las Vegas, New Mexico. She attended local schools and NM Highlands University where she obtained a masters degree in social work, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 1999. After...

Paul Armijo

Paul Armijo

Nov 4, 2022

Our most beloved husband and father, Paul A. Armijo, affectionately known as “Big Bear,” passed away on November 4, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Armijo, father, Alfred (Luke) Armijo, and parents-in-law, Joe and Nora Ortega.   

Paul is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Carla Armijo...

Jose Gonzales

Jose Gonzales

Nov 2, 2022

Jose Tom Gonzales died suddenly on November 2, 2022. He was born in the Pojoaque Valley. He graduated from PVHS, and then attended Automotive repair school in Denver, CO.

He was drafted into the Army in 1966 and served 6 years. After his service in the Army, he worked as an auto mechanic at Sauter Lincoln-Mercury, then Capitol Ford. He...

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