Obituaries

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

David Fayette-Salazar

David Fayette-Salazar

Apr 21, 2022

David Adrian Fayette Salazar (Stokes)

David Salazar was born in Santa Fe, NM on February 12, 1954 to Allen Fayette Salazar and Gloria Padilla Salazar.  He passed away at the age of 68, on April 21, 2022.  Upon graduating from St. Michael’s High School in 1971, he attended the University of New Mexico, later transferring to New Mexico State University,...

Stephanie Davis

Stephanie Davis

Apr 20, 2022

Stephanie Davis, born Stephanie Stutson Poor, died peacefully on April 20, 2022, at the Taos Retirement Village in Taos, NM. Stephanie, 92 years old, was born on August 6, 1929, in Cincinnati, Ohio.  She spent much of her childhood in the village of Glendale, OH, and later attended Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY.  Stephanie married Henry Rentschler of Hamilton,...

Richard Chavez

Richard Chavez

Apr 20, 2022

Richard G. Chavez 91, was born on March 26, 1931 in Gallup NM. He passed away peacefully at the Santa Fe Care Center on April 20, 2022.

Richard is proceeded in death by his wife Viola Chavez of Hernandez, New Mexico. His Father, Cayetano Chavez, Mother Adela Gonzales-Chavez of Gallup New Mexico, sisters Arsenia Montoya, Priscalla Ramirez of Gallup New...

Carmen Rodriguez ~ Gomez

Carmen Rodriguez ~ Gomez

Apr 20, 2022

Carmen Medina Rodriguez Gomez, born September 6, 1937 was born to Miguel Rodriguez de la Peña and Carmen Medina Vasquez de la Medina in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico.

Carmen Medina Rodriguez and Jose Antonio Gomez Married on April 30, 1982. Carmen was a Bilingual Teacher in Puebla, Mexico and continued teaching bilingual with the Santa Fe Public Schools when she moved...

Darren Algire

Darren Algire

Apr 18, 2022

Darren "Damien" Algire went to his heavenly home on April 18, 2022, at the age of 50, in his hometown of Santa Fe, NM.

Darren was a beautiful soul who found joy in bringing comfort and happiness to those in his life, whether it was his family, many treasured friends, or the countless people he served working in Santa Fe’s...

Cindy Ortiz

Cindy Ortiz

Apr 17, 2022

Cynthia Ann Ortiz, age 57, went home to be with our Lord on Sunday April 17, 2022. Cindy, originally from Taos, New Mexico has called the state of Washington home for the past 20 years. This world’s loss is Heavens gain. Cindy was a dedicated and devoted Mom, a loving daughter, a cherished sister, a treasured family member, a respected...

Richard Romero

Richard Romero

Apr 16, 2022

Richard passed away unexpectedly on Saturday April 16, 2022.   Richard was born 12/16/1956 to Tavita and Ernesto Romero. He grew up in Canyon and was a graduate of Taos High.   He was preceded in death by both of his parents. His siblings, Jane Medina, Nancy Romero, Ernest Romero, Leo Romero, Ted Romero and Christine Cherry.  He is survived by his...

Daniel Judge

Daniel Judge

Apr 16, 2022

Daniel Edward Judge Sr. was a warm-hearted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to everyone he met. He left this world suddenly on April 16, 2022 at the age of 74.

Dan spent his childhood in Mays Landing, NJ, then joined the Army Reserve where he rose to the rank of drill instructor. After leaving the military, Dan went on...

Rose Albert

Rose Albert

Apr 14, 2022

Rosalia (Rose) Eduvijan Lujan-Albert, SFO, born June 5, 1936, transcended this earthly realm April 14, 2022, at home surrounded by love from family and strength in her faith. Rose was born and raised at Taos Pueblo to parents, Luis Lujan and Crucita Castellano. She lived a traditional Taos Pueblo life always participating in the many ways of tradition from birth...

Roxie Constable

Roxie Constable

Apr 13, 2022

Roxie Jean Lange Constable went to her heavenly father on April 13, 2022.  She was born on February 6, 1963 to Erwin and Emma Lange. 

She is survived by her husband, Francis Constable Jr., son, Eric (Kelli) Constable, daughter, Michelle (Daniel) Smith, grandchildren, Wesley Constable, Jasminne, Jennavieve and Daniel Smith, sisters, Carol Sutton, Glordine (Jim) Johnson, Wanda Horne, Virginia...

Jose Martinez-Bencomo

Jose Martinez-Bencomo

Apr 13, 2022

José Martinez-Bencomo nació el 3 de diciembre de 1938 en Chihuahua, México, hijo de su padre José Martínez y su madre Ángela Bencomo. José falleció el 13 de abril de 2022 pacíficamente en su casa en Hernández, NM. José será extrañado por todos los que lo conocieron. 

Los servicios están pendientes en este momento. La familia de José ha...

Miguel Gonzales

Miguel Gonzales

Apr 10, 2022

Miguel (Mike) Gonzales passed away peacefully on April 10th the day before his 60th wedding anniversary, his wife Lily called him up so they can celebrate together. Mike was very religous faithful to the Catholic Church. He prayed the rosary every day.

Mike grew up on Canyon Road with his mom, dad, 10 brothers and 5 sisters. In high school...

Stephanie "Steph" Francisco

Stephanie "Steph" Francisco

Apr 10, 2022

YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE …

Stephanie Francisco “STEPH” passed away April 10,2022 after a lengthy illness.  She is proceeded in death by her great aunt, Loretta Suazo, grandparents, Benjamin N. Martinez, Adonario & Petronila Gallegos and honorary grandparents, Mack & Donna Scarborough,  uncles, Johnny and Joey Gallegos and Andrew Sonny Francisco, cousins, Cindy, Jerome, PJ, Ivan Jr., Mario Jr. and...

Cathryn Johnson-Kildahl

Cathryn Johnson-Kildahl

Apr 9, 2022

Cathryn Johnson-Kildahl, 74, of Chama, NM, passed away on April 9, 2022.

She is survived by her husband, Nick Kildahl, her daughters Lauren Lawson, Mary Kate Amantea, Sarah Kennedy, and Blair Granum; her sons Jason Amantea and Brett Kildahl; her brothers Marc L and David S Johnson; and many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Cathryn was born in Galesburg, IL, on...

Corina Martinez

Corina Martinez

Apr 8, 2022

Corina V. Martinez - 92; Born November 20, 1929 to Victoriano and Eulalia Valdez  from Velarde, NM passed away peacefully on Friday April 8, 2022 at her home in Velarde surrounded by her loving family. Corina was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years Emilio A. Martinez, parents Victoriano and Eulalia, brothers Jay, Richard and Donald Valdez, son-in-laws...

Donald "Randy" Randolph

Donald "Randy" Randolph

Apr 8, 2022

Donald Leslie “Randy” Randolph passed away on April 8, 2022, four days shy of his 87th birthday. Randy passed away at home after a long and difficult battle with cancer.

Don was born on April 12, 1935 in Elkhart, Kansas. He was the fifth of six children born to William Haskell Randolph and Josephine Alberta Locke Randolph. Don served in...

Edna Ott

Edna Ott

Apr 8, 2022

Edna May Ott, 79 years old, passed away on Friday, April 8th, 2022 at Methodist North Hospital.

Edna was born February 20th to the late Golden “Goldie” and Mabel Clayton in War, West Virginia. Edna has been a resident of White Rock, New Mexico since 1966 and just recently moved to Mason, TN.

She was an accomplished artist who enjoyed...

Vanessa Diloreto

Vanessa Diloreto

Apr 8, 2022

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Frederick Sleizer

Frederick Sleizer

Apr 8, 2022

Frederick Carl Sleizer (68 years old) passed away peacefully in his home located outside of Chamisal, NM on Friday, April 8th, 2022.  Fred was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 22, 1953 to Frederick Carl Sleizer (Sr) and Anne Handzus. Fred was the youngest of five siblings that include Joan (deceased), Joyce, Gretchen, and Julie (deceased). Fred never married, and...

Yvonne Bandy

Yvonne Bandy

Apr 7, 2022

Yvonne H Bandy, 90, sadly passed away on April 07, 2022. She was born on August 25, 1931 to her mother Genevieve Wimber, and father Herman Hall. Lorey was born in Perryton, Texas and was a resident of Santa Fe, NM for the later part of her life. She was an office manager in the medical industry.

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