Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Irene Varela
Jun 11, 2022
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Irene Varela June 22, 1941 - June 11, 2022
Our sweet, loving, and precious mom, grandma, sister, auntie, and friend Irene Varela went HOME with her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
Irene was born in Pecos NM to Cleolfes and Marianita Rougemont on June 22, 1941. She is preceded in death by husband Virgil...
John Catanach
Jun 10, 2022
JOHN. B. CATANACH SR., 96, beloved father, grandpa, great-grandpa, uncle, cousin, and friend was called to his eternal resting home in Heaven, June 10, 2022. He was born to Leo D. Catanach and Crucita Trujillo Catanach on February 5, 1926. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Rebecca, his only daughter Cindy (Karl Arbanas), his seven sons;...
Mary Pena
Jun 10, 2022
Our beloved Mary passed into the arms of our Lord on Friday, June 10th, 2022. Mary was born to Catalino and Onofre Chavez at Las Norias Ranch, and was raised at the Chavez ranch and in Santa Fe. She grew up in a home rich in faith and love with her siblings; Clyde, Ray, Willie, Cristobal, Lupe, David, Buck, Adrian,...
Leroy Hentzen
Jun 10, 2022
Leroy Joseph Hentzen was born on March 02, 1966. He passed away on June 10, 2022.
Leroy was preceded in death by his father Arthur Eugene Hentzen., Geno Jr Hentzen, Debbie Hentzen Salazar, and Dale Hentzen.
He is survived by his mother Aurora Leyba Hentzen, Sandra HentzenTrujillo, Danny Ray Hentzen and nieces and nephews, Also five generations of cousins, aunts...
Leroy Hentzen
Jun 10, 2022
Leroy Joseph Hentzen was born on March 02, 1966 in Santa Clara, California. He passed away June 10, 2022. He was a hard working maintenance man for Law offices. May he rest in Love and Peace.
The family of Leroy Hentzen has entrusted the care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home in Espanola. We invite you to...
Frank Naranjo
Jun 10, 2022
Frank Naranjo Sr. , 88, of Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife Pauline Naranjo; sons, Frank Jr. and James Naranjo; mother Maria Cajete; Sisters, Clara and Pauline Cajete; Brothers, Manuel and Jimmy Cajete; Brother-in-law Paul Gutierrez; Nephew Paul Gutierrez Jr.; Brother-in-law Alex Salazar; nephews Gilbert, Richard and Miguel...
Joe Lopez
Jun 9, 2022
Joe E. Lopez died peacefully in his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Thursday, June 9, 2022. He was 88. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, his legacy as a servant for others will live forever.
Joe was second of six children born to Jose and Eufelia Lopez, arriving September 10, 1933. He began delivering the Santa...
Benita "Bebe" Salazar
Jun 9, 2022
Benita “Bebe” Salazar, 93, of Ranchos De Taos passed away on June 09, 2022. She was the head chef at Sagebrush Inn for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Feliberto and Amelia Salazar, two infant siblings, brothers and sisters, Ruth Rodriguez (Raymundo), Eusebio Salazar (Charlotte) and Manuel Salazar and son in law, Peter Garcia. She is...
Daniel Perea
Jun 8, 2022
Daniel Perea, born December 17, 1957 was called home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2022, after a short battle with cancer, with his loving family by his side. Daniel was born in Santa Fe and was raised in La Cienega, a place he always loved, cherished and held very near and dear to his heart.At just 17...
Viola Bailey
Jun 8, 2022
Viola Bailey, 84, passed away on June 8, 2022. She was born on November 3, 1937 in Canjilon, New Mexico to Adolfa and Alejandro Manzanares.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Adolfa and Alejandro Manzanares, husband; James Lester Bailey, son; Daniel Bailey, brothers; Antonio Manzanares and Adeleido Manzanares.
She is survived by her son; Joseph Bailey (Rosemary), brothers;...
Peter Gomez
Jun 8, 2022
Peter F. Gomez (Pete),72, from Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on June 8, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother; Toni Lupardus, father; Fred B. Gomez, sister; Patricia Gomez, and brother Tommy. He is survived by his wife; Dolores Anaya-Gomez, daughter; Germaine Gomez-Carrillo, son-in-law Daniel, grandchildren; Derrick Lasean, Kianna Alexis, Matthias Gabriel, Christian Jordan, great granddaughter;...
Linda Priestley
Jun 7, 2022
Linda Jane Priestley was born on April 21, 1941 in Las Cruces, NM to her mother Ruby and father Robert McMillin. Linda passed away June 07, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. Linda worked as an Administrator for the State of New Mexico for many years.
The family of Linda has entrusted the care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral...
Edward Lopez
Jun 7, 2022
Edward G. Lopez, 63, a resident of Santa Fe passed away on June 7, 2022. He was born on March 24, 1959 in Las Vegas, NM to a Dolores Lopez and Cadmio Tony Lopez.
He is preceded in death by his father; Cadmio Tony Lopez, mother; Dolores Lopez and brothers; Edmundo Lopez, Tony Lopez and Eutimio Lopez.
Edward is...
Frank Williams
Jun 6, 2022
Frank Allan “Red” Williams Frank was born near Honey Grove, TX to Phillip Bogan Williams and Holly Josephine “Jo” Bell Williams. He was the youngest of five children. Frank’s mother passed away in 1942 when he was 6 years old. His father went to work as a carpenter at the Manhattan project (later to become Los Alamos). He lived with...
Benito Aragon
Jun 5, 2022
Benito Aragon, 86, passed away on June 5, 2022. He was born on December 14, 1935 in Lamy, NM to Lucinda and Ross Aragon. Benito married Juanita on September 16, 1961 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Lucinda and Ross Aragon, sons; Benjamin and Robert Aragon, father and mother in law; Ruben and...
Maggie Gutierrez
Jun 5, 2022
Maggie B Gutierrez, 88, of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on June 5th, 2022, of natural causes surrounded by her family.
Maggie was born on August 24, 1933 in Llano Quemado.
Maggie met husband Ernesto Gutierrez in Taos NM. Together they started a family in Taos, NM for several years of their marriage eventually moving to Nevada, then returning to...
Ricardo Medina
Jun 5, 2022
Ricardo Medina, 96, of San Cristobal passed away peacefully on June 5th, 2022.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Refugio C. Medina and infant son Reyes E. Medina; daughter in-law Elizabeth Medina; mother Lucaria Medina; brothers Celestino, Anselmo, Epimenio, Antonio, Alfonso Medina, sister Mary Martinez and their spouses; in-laws Jose Benito and Juana Refugio Vigil,...
Betty Gonzales
Jun 5, 2022
Betty E. Gonzales was welcomed into paradise by her beautiful family that went to prepare a place for her on June 5th, 2022. Betty was born to Ross and Frances Herrera on April 20th, 1951. Betty loved her children and grandchildren with her whole heart. She loved spending time with her family in the mountains or just sitting and telling...
Lois Brewer
Jun 4, 2022
Lois S Brewer, 94, of Rio Rancho went peacefully on June 04, 2022. Lois was born Denver, Colorado. She was married to Kenneth Brewer in 1952 in Alamogordo, New Mexico and moved to her beloved home in Santa Fe in 1962. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Brewer and son, Clifford Brewer. She is survived by her...
Elda Steury
Jun 4, 2022
Elda Steury was born on December 29, 1927 in Springfield, Missouri. Elda lived 94 beautiful years. She passed away on June 04, 2022 in Los Alamos, NM where she was a resident for many years. Elda will be greatly missed.
The family of beautiful Elda has entrusted the gentle care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home...
