Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Betty Jean Bustos
Jun 3, 2022
Betty Jean Bustos, fondly known as "Grandmother Jean", aka "Adasti Gadahee", passed away June 3rd, 2022 at her home in Taos, New Mexico. She was a fiery Cherokee medicine woman and crystal healer. She was also a long standing member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, since 1955. Her deep reverence for the Creator allowed her...
Ernesta Maestas
Jun 2, 2022
Ernesta Maestas, 88, of Taos was carried away by angels on June 2, 2022. She is predeceased by her husband, Ben Maestas, her parents, Antonio Varos and Maclovia Medina Varos; her son, John Maestas; and all 9 of her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughters, Jayne (Jimmy) Trujillo, Bea Vigil and Virginia (Anthony) Medina; 8 grandchildren; 12...
Herman Sanchez
Jun 2, 2022
Herman E. Sanchez, 91, a long-time resident of Santa Fe, passed away peacefully at Scott’s House hospice care on June 2nd, 2022. Herman was born in Albuquerque on December 22, 1930, to Herman H and Frances Tenorio Sanchez. Herman attended school in Albuquerque and El Rito, NM before joining the US Navy at the age of 17 and serving for...
Isabelle Whitlaw
Jun 1, 2022
Isabelle Helen Whitlaw was born on May 20, 1928 at Hamilton, Ontario in Canada. She passed away on June 01, 2022 in Los Alamos, NM.
The family has entrusted Rivera Family Funeral Home in Espanola with the care of dear Isabelle.
Henry Gonzales
May 31, 2022
Henry E. Gonzales, age 78, was called to his eternal rest on May 31, 2022, surrounded by his immediate family and Emmett, his loyal canine companion. Henry was preceeded in death by his parents Redolfino and Stella, and parents-in-law Rudolf and Maria. He is survived by his wife Silvia, sons Jason (Christopher), Adrian (Tarin), adored granddaughters Emery and Quinn, son...
Aurelia (April) Maria Gallegos
May 30, 2022
On May 30,2022 Aurelia (April) M. Gallegos gained her angel wings surrounded by her family. Aurelia was preceded in death by her daughter, Juanita(Jane) Gallegos, her parents Eduardo and Floripe Mercure, sister Ercilia and brother Miguel Mercure.
Those left behind to grieve her loss are her husband of 61 years Jose Ralph Gallegos, 3 daughters Sarah Gallegos(Leonard) , Faye Anderson(Allen),...
Margaret Alexander
May 30, 2022
A first among equals, modest to a fault, empathetic to all creatures great and small, at one with nature far and near, quiet, kind, Margaret Alexander brought a unique kind of all-encompassing love to this world. To the end, she was graceful, strong, independent, and singular in her belief that one must control one’s own destiny.
On May 30, 2022,...
Dorothy Randall
May 30, 2022
Dorothy Ann Peterson Randall, age 89 of Taos, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on May 30th, 2022.
Dorothy was born to Pauline Platt Peterson and Wesley (Pete) Peterson in Denver, Colorado. She had two older brothers, Doug and Del, whom she always followed around, especially if baseball was involved as she was a self-proclaimed tomboy and lifelong fan of the...
Fabian Montoya
May 29, 2022
October 10, 1959 – May 29, 2022
Fabian was a 1980 graduate of St. Michael’s High School in Santa Fe, NM. He then earned his BA at Arizona State University. Fabian resided in Scottsdale, AZ for most of his career as a Wholesale Mortgage Broker. He was a focused and driven soul who is leaving his parents, his siblings, and...
Christopher Fitzgibbon
May 29, 2022
Mr. Christopher Fitzgibbon, a lifelong resident of Los Alamos, went ahead of us on this journey Sunday, May 29th, 2022.
He leaves behind 5 siblings and many other friends and family.
We encourage you to leave messages for all family here, as well as stories or picture of Christopher.
Ben Velarde
May 29, 2022
Ben Velarde, 66, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 29, 2022, born October 21,1955 to Ignacio and Flora Velarde (deceased). In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Flora Lisa Martinez. Survivors include his wife, Maria, sons Marcos (Diane); Ignacio (Sharon) and daughter Estrella (Everett); 10 grandchildren, 3 great grand children; four sisters,...
Isaac Romero
May 28, 2022
Isaac Romero, passed away peacefully at his home May 28th, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born to Maria and Roman Romero in Santa Fe, New Mexico on July 10, 1936. Isaac was preceeded in death by his parents, three Sisters Cordelia Romero, Loraine Lucero and Annabelle Valdez as well as Eric Romero his grandson and Jason Romero a...
Annie Montoya
May 27, 2022
Annie Montoya, 92, a resident of Santa Fe, NM and our beloved mother went to her heavenly home on Friday, May 27, 2022. Annie was born April 16,1930 in Mora, NM. She is preceded in death by her husband Daniel Montoya, mother Pablita Trujillo, sister Mary Hall, grandson Patrick Baca. She is survived by her son Bobby Rael (Tina), daughters...
Roberto Bustamante
May 27, 2022
Roberto Belarminio Bustamante, 83, a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away on May 27, 2022 from a lengthy illness. He was born on July 10, 1938 in San Miguel Del Vado, New Mexico to Rebecca (Serna) Bustamante and Secundino Bustamante. Roberto was married to Tommie O. Bustamante on November 21, 1959.
He was preceded in death by...
Arianna Rotondo-Padilla
May 27, 2022
Our beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend, has left her sweet and loving essence as she journeys onward to begin her new chapter, dancing among the stars.
Arianna “Ari” Dominique Rotondo-Padilla was born in Roswell, NM on May 26, 1998 to Marisol Rotondo-Padilla. Ari graduated from Monte Del Sol Charter School, in 2016. Ari was an amazing...
Dominga Salgado
May 26, 2022
Dominga Salgado, 88, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on May 26, 2022 of natural cause. Dominga was born on January 26, 1934 to Maria del Transito Ochoa and Merced Salgado. She was married to Damaso Lara in Cuidad Juarez, Mexico.
She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Silveria Salgado, Flora Salgado and Maria Salgado. She is...
Augustina Valdez
May 26, 2022
Augustina (Tina) Valdez, age 88, resident of Santa Fe, NM was born on June 7, 1933 and was called home to Heaven on May 26, 2022 while surrounded by her loving family.
She was a kind, compassionate, accepting person who loved her family very much. Her presence brought joy to their lives. Tina was preceded in death by her...
Annie Valdez
May 24, 2022
It is with great sadness that my beloved wife of 65 years Annie Valdez was called by our Lord Jesus Christ into His arms on May 24, 2022.
Annie was preceded in death by her parents Fidel Archuleta and Octaviana Quintana Archuleta; sister Tonita Trujillo (Rey); and brother Johnny Archuleta.
Annie is survived by her husband of 65 years, Eli...
