Obituaries

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

Gregory Cobb

Gregory Cobb

Feb 5, 2021

Gregory E. Cobb of El Guique, New Mexico passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 61, on February 05, 2021, sixteen days short of his 62nd birthday. He was born in San Francisco, California on February 21, 1959.

Greg met the love of his life Rosa Cobb of twenty six years. He loved the great out doors,...

Nazario Valdez

Nazario Valdez

Feb 5, 2021

Nazario Valdez, 79, a resident of Nambe, passed away peacefully in the arms of the Lord on February 5, 2021.

Nazario was preceded in death by his parents Rogelio and Petrita Valdez, great-grandson Leland Valdez, and sister Marylou E. and Irvin Stout.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was one of the friendliest people one could...

Raymond Ortega

Raymond Ortega

Feb 5, 2021

Raymond T. Ortega, 66, resident and born in Santa Fe, NM, passed away on Friday, February 05, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Isidore & Estefanita Ortega.

Raymond was a genuine selfless and loving man to his wife Beva Ortega during their 45 years of marriage. He is survived by his daughter; Melanie K., son; Raymond D.,...

Doyle Denton Simes

Doyle Denton Simes

Feb 4, 2021

Doyle Denton Simes

Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, Doyle Denton Simes, 90, of Los Alamos. New Mexico passed away on February 4, 2021.

Doyle will be interred at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on Thursday, February 11 at 2:15 p.m. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Rivera Funeral Home.

Doyle was born in Piqua, Ohio on August 6, 1930....

Lawrence Garcia

Lawrence Garcia

Feb 1, 2021

On February 1st, 2021, our loving and caring son, brother and uncle, Lawrence

Raymundo Garcia went to be with our dear Lord. Lawrence was known to be a talented craftsman of many traits. Anyone who knew him, knew he was a perfectionist with anything he did and was a man that was strong in his faith and devoted to God....

Rachel Leblanc

Rachel Leblanc

Jan 31, 2021

Raychel Jayne LeBlanc loving wife, mother, and daughter passed away at the young ageof 28 on January 31st 2021.Raychel was born on May 27th 1992 in Ontario, Oregon. Her legacy lives on throughher loving husband Alex Leblanc and their daughter Genevievé Jayne. She grew up in Northern Utah where she attended Weber State University in Ogden fueling her deep love...

Donovan Lujan

Donovan Lujan

Jan 31, 2021

Donovan Kayne Lujan 18, from Arroyo Seco, New Mexico departed this earth on January 31, 2021. Donovan was born on July 17, 2002 in Los Alamos New Mexico to his loving parents Damien and Misty Lujan. Donovan was the first grandchild for Joseph and Mickie Schiel. A few years later his beloved sister Alora was born. Donovan loved all things...

Joseph Walter Pecos

Joseph Walter Pecos

Jan 30, 2021

Joseph Walter Pecos, 55 resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on January 30, 2021. He was born on January 01, 1966 in Albuquerque, NM to Carmelita Pecos. He married Doris Pecos on July 06, 1991 in Santa Fe, NM.

He is preceded in death by his grandma; Tonita Pecos, mother; Carmelita Pecos and brother; Edwin Pecos.

He is survived...

Maco Stewart

Maco Stewart

Jan 29, 2021

Maco Stewart, age 65, passed away at home in Los Alamos, New Mexico on January 29, 2021.

Maco worked for Los Alamos National Laboratory and was an active member of Crossroads Bible Church in Los Alamos.

He was preceded in death by his father Maco Stewart III.

He is survived by his wife Melissa Stewart, five children-Maco, Will, Seth, Ailster,...

Higinio Martinez

Higinio Martinez

Jan 28, 2021

Higinio Martinez was born on August 29, 1929 in Chama, New Mexico to, and preceded in death by, Higinio Martinez Sr. and Louisa Rael Martinez.  He is also proceeded in death by his three precious wives: Emiliana Maria , Virginia Eloisa and Vickie Lanette Martinez; sons Anthony(Tony) Trujillo and Richard Archuleta; son-in-laws Gumi  Deyapp and Clifford Montoya;  grandson Geno Martinez...

Frank Anchondo

Frank Anchondo

Jan 27, 2021

Frank Anchondo, 62, passed away on January 27, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his father Francisco Anchondo, mother Stella Martinez, brothers Jose, Arturo, and Larry (Chief) Anchondo.

Survivors include daughters Jazzmine and Naomi Garcia, stepdaughter Kristina Chavez, stepsons Juan and Daniel Garcia, brother Juan Anchondo, sister Eva Gonzalez, and friends Kenneth Medina, Rebecca Garcia, and Isaac Medina.

Pallbearers...

Clarence Guadalupe Valerio

Clarence Guadalupe Valerio

Jan 27, 2021

Clarence (Lupe) Valerio, 66 resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on January 27, 2021. He was born on December 12, 1954 in Taos, NM to Augustina & Gilbert Valerio. He married his high school sweetheart Yolanda Valerio on July 04, 1998 in Toole, Utah.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Augustina & Gilbert Valerio, sisters; Diana Gonzales...

Karina Yusim

Karina Yusim

Jan 26, 2021

Forever in Our Hearts

Karina Yusim

July 19th 1971- January 26th 2021

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Karina Yusim. Karina was the dearly beloved wife of Alexandre Chigaev, mother of Michael A. Chigaev (19) and Isaac N. Chigaev (12), daughter, sister, aunt and niece. She peacefully passed away in her sleep...

Rose L. Sedlar

Rose L. Sedlar

Jan 26, 2021

Rose Linda Sedlar, widow and mother of four boys (1 deceased), four grandchildren and 3 greatgrandchildren, passed away at the age of 87 on Tuesday, January 26, 2021.

Rose was born on February 14, 1933, in Santa Fe, NM to Monico and Eloisa Rivera.

She is survived by her sister, Ruby and her husband Peter Ortiz from Las Vegas, NM.

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Gerard Roybal

Gerard Roybal

Jan 26, 2021

Gerard C. Roybal, 62, a resident of Pojoaque passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 26th, 2021 with his daughters by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents Leonordita and Reynaldo; his brothers Horacio, Eddie, Dan, David, Phil, Peter and his sister Diane.

He is survived by his daughters Kyra and Tamra Roybal and their mother...

Michael Barela

Michael Barela

Jan 25, 2021

Our beloved son, brother, and father Michael A. Barela was called home suddenly by our Lord Jesus Christ on January 25th 2021.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life Eva Prada, grandparents Pantaleon and Elvira Trujillo, and Antonio and Lucy Barela.

He is survived by his daughters Kasandra and Miranda, Mother Irene Barela Father Manuel Barela,...

Beverly Mccrary

Beverly Mccrary

Jan 25, 2021

Beverly McCrary (LeMunyon), born February 17, 1943 in Kansas City, Kansas has died. She was the daughter of Ralph McCrary and Bonnie Hickson McCrary who came to live in Santa Fe in 1947.

Beverly graduated cum laude from the College of Santa Fe to become a caring teacher at Santa Fe High School for twenty-two years. Upon retiring she traveled...

Richard Rendon

Richard Rendon

Jan 25, 2021

On January 25, 2021, Richard “Rick” Rendon died in an automobile accident at age 62.

Rick was born on July 21, 1958 in Embudo, New Mexico to Epimenio and Juanita (Mascareñas) Rendon. Rick grew up in Leadville, Colorado in a close-knit family with incredibly loving parents and siblings that were, naturally, Denver Broncos fans. Since childhood, Rick was enamored with...

Lino Garcia

Lino Garcia

Jan 24, 2021

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Lino E. Garcia, 88 on January 24, 2021. Lino is preceded in death by his parents Eloy and Emelina Garcia; mother and father in-law Cliofes and Martina Herrera;  siblings Gasper Garcia, Norbert Garcia, Marcelina Vest, and Florence Rael; son James A Garcia; son-in-law James Chang; and brother-in-law Nilo Duran.

He is survived...

Oscar John Arevalo

Oscar John Arevalo

Jan 24, 2021

On Sunday, January 24, 2021, Oscar Arevalo passed away surrounded by his wife Teri, his son Jesse and wife Jarenda; son Jon; and daughter Janelle.  Oscar was a very loving husband, father and grandfather to two extraordinary little boys Emilio and Elias. 

Born in Austin, Texas, Oscar survived by his parents, Ralph and Susanna; older brother Ernest and wife...

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