Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Maria Moya
Dec 19, 2024
Maria Moya (Little Nana)
Maria Moya, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, NM, was called to the Lord on December 19, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Emilia and Samuel Montoya; her grandparents,
Delfina and Juan Montoya; one brother; two sisters; her children, Joann, Richard, and Raymond
Jr.; and her grandchildren, Steve Atilano and Ashley Gallegos. She is survived by her...
Jesse Wally Treadway
Dec 19, 2024
Jesse Wally Treadway
January 9, 1975 - December 19, 2024
Abiquiu - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jesse. He is survived by wife Christy Mendiola, mom Sunseria Archuleta (Saul Franco), children Demitria (Joey), Aliyah, Jesse Jr., Latasha, Richard, Carlos, Marcelino, Isaiah, Angelic, Adriana. Brothers Javier (Maxine), Maurice, Francesca (Marc), family and friends.
Services at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Parish...
Ezekiel Elias Ramon Sedillo
Dec 18, 2024
Ezekiel Elias Ramon Sedillo arrived on 11.23.24 after 1 hour of Labor, weighing 7lbs 15
oz. 20 inches at 12:39 p.m. a blessing placed softly into the arms of his loving parents Maria
Angel Savannah Sedillo (mother) and Ramon Antonio Garcia Martinez (Father). Although
Ezekiel was with the family for only a brief moment that’s all the time Ezekiel needed to
change the lives...
Hugo Chavez
Dec 18, 2024
Hugo Chavez
It gives all of us great sadness to announce that Hugo Chavez has passed to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
He was born in Santo Toribo, Chihuahua, Mexico on 11/11/1965 and died 12/18/2024.
Family that went before him Delfina Rodriguez-Chavez (Mother) and Enrique Vargas-Vargas (Uncle)
Fathers side: Julio Chavez- Chavez
Josefina Vargas – Garcia
Mothers side: Torivia Rodriguez
Delfina Chavez – Ayala
Living Relatives: Oscar...
Bernadette "Bernie" Tafoya
Dec 17, 2024
Bernadette “Bernie” Tafoya
Age 71
7/18/1953-12/17/2024
It is with great sorrow we announce the unexpected passing of Bernadette Tafoya on December 17 with her husband at her side. She had been in declining health for some time.
Bernie is preceded in death by her mother Ruth Lemus, father Julian Lemus, brother Julian “Sonny” Lemus, father-in-law Jose Tafoya sr., mother-in-law Ruth Tafoya, sister-in-law June Tafoya,...
Isaiah James Ortega
Dec 16, 2024
It is with profound sadness that the family of Isaiah James Ortega would like to announce his passing. He was born in December, 2000, in Taos, NM to Melanie Lovato and James Ortega.
Isaiah grew up in Cerro, NM till the age of 7, at which time he moved to Denver, Colorado with his dad, Loren, Mom, Melanie and sister, Pearl....
Lucy Romero
Dec 15, 2024
Lucy was called home to heaven on December 15th, 2024. We were blessed with 98 years of her beautiful light. She will always be remembered as a woman full of faith, love and laughter.
Lucy is proceeded in death by her brothers, Estevan Romero, Faustin Romero, Arturo Romero, Amarante Romero, Cleofus Romero, and Florencio Romero, sisters, Ermenia Romero, and Pauline Romero,...
Becky Abeyta
2024
Becky Abeyta, Age 79 a resident of Santa Fe passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024. She was preceded in Death by her parents: Tony F Maestas, Luggie A. Maestas of Espanola, Children Darlene Manzanares, Jonathan Manzanares, niece Jonelle Maestas, Angelica Ortigoza and Christopher Chilton.
She is survived by her daughter Jonelle Manzanares of Sana Fe, Brother John A. Maestas and...
Carolyn Sue Romero
Dec 15, 2024
Rosary and prayer service Friday, December 20, 2024 at 2:00pm location 417 East Rodeo Road, Rivera Family Funeral Home Kiva Chapel of Light.
Funeral Mass Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at San Jose Church in La Cienega. Interment at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:00 p.m.
Barbara Ellen Milder
Dec 14, 2024
Barbara Ellen Milder (Harrison), 78, passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2024, just a month shy of her 79th birthday. A lifelong resident of Los Alamos, Barbara was born on January 15, 1946, to Edwin and Polly Harrison (Gonzales) in the original World War II hospital adjacent to the Los Alamos Ranch School-era Ashley Pond. She was Edwin and Polly’s...
Thomas Nicholson Elder
Dec 13, 2024
Thomas Nicholson Elder died at 88 years old on December 13, 2024, in Taos, NM. Tom was born in Louisville, Kentucky to Guy and Gay (Toombs) Elder, on July 13, 1936. He was the first of four boys.
The family moved to Los Alamos in 1945 when Guy Elder was hired by the Zia Company to run the steam plant for...
Kathleen Marie Shelley
Dec 13, 2024
Kathleen Marie Shelley
A lifelong resident of Santa Fe, Kathleen “Kataleena” Marie Shelley was born on May 15, 1957 in Santa Fe and passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024 in her family home with her dog Tootsie by her side.
Kathleen was born to the late Richard “Dick” Shelley and Helen “Dollie” Shelley. She is also predeceased by her brother, Gary...
Genara M. Cunningham
Dec 12, 2024
Maria Veronica Genara Cunningham, Our Holy Father called her home on December 12, 2024. She was 95 years of age and passed of natural causes.
Genara was born March 23, 1929 to Louis G. Martinez and Ramona Pino Martinez in Mora County, New Mexico, she was the eldest of eleven children.
The Martinez family moved to San Diego, CA. During WWII, her...
Barbara Diane Richardson
Dec 12, 2024
Barbara Diane Shute Richardson went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 17, 1935. She loved life, her family, and her pets. She retired from the State of New Mexico, volunteered at St. Vincent Hospital for twenty years, and enjoyed bowling and bingo.
She is survived by: her...
Roy C. Abeyta
Dec 12, 2024
Roy C. Abeyta, 69, was born in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico, July 09, 1955, Roy passed away suddenly in the comfort of his own home on December 12, 2024.
Restored: Rust to Riches
A giant heap of junk -
Thrown out and left to rust. Laid out in his garage - No chance to gather dust.
Brand new at one time - And driven...
LeRoy R. Miera
Dec 11, 2024
LeRoy R. Miera, 81, of Taos, New Mexico passed away peacefully on December 11,
2024 in Albuquerque NM. He will always be remembered for the generosity and kindness that he showed to all. LeRoy was the consummate family man and the world’s best provider.
LeRoy was born in Oakland, California in 1943. He grew up between the family ranch in Taos where...
Antonia Talachy
Dec 10, 2024
Renee Antonia Talachy unexpectedly passed in her sleep in the comfort of her home on December 10, 2024. She was born on June 26, 1958.
This poem describes who she was in life:
“A wife, a mother, a grandma too,
This is the legacy we have from you.
You taught us love and how to fight,
You gave us strength; you gave us might.
A stronger...
Steven Lee Householder
Dec 10, 2024
Steven Lee Householder passed away December 10, 2024. He was born April 29, 1953 in Olney, Illinois to Daniel and Ann Householder, who have both preceded him in death.
Mr. Householder is an accomplished lawyer, graduating from Butler University in 1975 and then again from Harvard University in 1978, and dedicated his career to representing International Paper Company.
Steven is survived by...
Richard Amadeo Vigil
Dec 10, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Richard Vigil announces his passing on December 10, 2024, at the age of 86.
Richard was born in October of 1937, to Susan Mossman and Filomeno Vigil Sr. in Taos New Mexico. He was the oldest of nine children (five boys and four girls). He was the father of 5 children, 3...
Rene M. Roybal
Dec 10, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rene M. Roybal on December 10, 2024, at the age of 71. The world became brighter on January 6,1953 the day that Rene was born to Rufino and Flora Roybal.
Rene was a lifelong resident of Tesuque. He was a shining light in the lives of all who had the...
