Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Pete Archuleta
Sep 29, 2020
Pete C. Archuleta, age 72, a resident of El Rito, NM passed away peacefully on September 29, 2020. He was born on September 30, 1947, in El Rito, NM to Estella and Moises Archuleta. Pete is preceded in death by his father Moises Archuleta, mother Estella Archuleta, brother Camillo Archuleta, sister Genera Archuleta and baby brother Teddy Archuleta. He is...
Charles William Atwell Sr.
Sep 29, 2020
Charles W. Atwell (a/k/a Chuck Atwell) was born in Matheson, Colorado on September 21, 1928, to Donald A. and Gladys Atwell, and passed away September 29, 2020, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, at the age of 92. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Donald Atwell, his youngest son, Kevin Michael Atwell, and grandson Ryan Schelble. He is...
Rogelio Martinez
Sep 29, 2020
Rogelio Martinez, 80 resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on September 29, 2020. He was born on December 29, 1939 in Canones, NM to Susana and Elias Martinez.
Rogelio was married to Isabelle Martinez on January 21, 1961 in Canjilon, NM.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Elias & Susana Martinez, brothers; Presiliano & Tim Martinez, sister;...
Augustina Martinez
Sep 28, 2020
Augustina "Tina" Martinez accomplished her full circle of life on September 28, 2020, the day of her birthday. Tina was born in Taos, N.M. on September 28, 1947 to the late Beres J. Romero and Fabiola Trujillo Romero. Tina is proceeded in death by her infant son, sister, Ada Romero, brother, Raymond Romero, Father-in-law Eraclio Martinez and Mother-in-law Marcelina Martinez....
Gary Walker
Sep 27, 2020
Gary passed away peacefully at home from late-stage cancer on Sunday, September 27th, 2020. He was born January 29, 1938 to Hap and Esther Walker in San Diego. The family moved to Whittier in 1939. He graduated from Whittier High School in 1956 and spent the next two years serving honorably in the U.S. Army in Germany. Gary worked as...
Olivia Maestas
Sep 26, 2020
Our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, Olivia Maestas went home peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2020. She was deeply loved and will be dearly missed. The life she had was blessed by a beautiful family that will continue to honor and cherish her memory in years to come.
Olivia was preceded in death by her husband, Juan A. Maestas,...
Carol Toobin
Sep 25, 2020
Carol Sue Toobin
With the untimely passing of Carol Toobin, the Santa Fe community, her beloved family, and many devoted friends have lost a person of unusual generosity and selflessness. Carol, aged 72, died on Friday morning, September 25th, from metastatic breast cancer. She was that exceptional person who makes Santa Fe such a special, welcoming, and unique place to...
Vicky Long
Sep 23, 2020
Vicky A. Long, our beloved sister and Aunt was called home by Our Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 23, 2020.
Vicky enjoyed dancing and loved to be around people. And she enjoyed cooking for her family and friends.
Vicky was preceded in death by her parents Simon and Encarnacion Acuna, brother Eddie Acuna, and brother in law Richard Montoya.
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Peter Jones
Sep 23, 2020
Santa Fe, NM--Peter Jeffery Jones reached the end of a long run with Parkinson's Disease on the morning of September 23, 2020 with his sons, wife and daughter-in-law at his bedside. Jeff lived life with excited urgency and a competitive spirit. He was often happiest in motion and was a gifted all-around athlete and adventurer. After college, he spent a...
Terrance Steck
Sep 22, 2020
It is with profound sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved son and brother, Terrance H. Steck, 34, on September 22, 2020. Terrance was born in Los Alamos, NM on April 10, 1986. He is survived by his mother Kathy Steck of Los Alamos, NM; his father Andy Steck and stepmother Deena Steck of White Rock, NM; his brother,...
Estevan Vargas
Sep 22, 2020
Estevan Martin Vargas, aka Wonder, beloved son, father, grandfather, nephew, cousin, and friend to many passed away unexpectedly on September 22, 2020.
Estevan is preceded in death by his father Gilbert Vargas and his son Luis Vargas, and his grandparents Enrique and Sofia Vargas, as well as Juan Benito and Solidea Mares.
He survived by his mother Julia Vargas, daughter...
Randy Melchor
Sep 21, 2020
Randy J. Melchor, age 59, beloved father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and dear friend passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 with the love and presence of his Family surrounding him. Born on December 31, 1960 in Oakland, California, making him an avid Raider fan.
He was preceded in death by his father, Monico, grandparents, Pascual and Francisquita Baca,...
Riley Maloney Kelley
Sep 20, 2020
Riley Maloney Kelley, 68 resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on September 20, 2020. He was born on August 15, 1952 in Hayti, Missouri to Dorris Kelley and Mike Kelley. He married his beautiful wife on August 6, 1975 in Memphis, Tennessee.
He is survived by his spouse; Joan D. Kelley, mother; Dorris Kelley, daughter; Neely Kelley, granddaughter; Avery...
Joe "Joey" Abeyta
Sep 20, 2020
Joe “Joey” Elden Abeyta was called to his eternal resting place on September 20, 2020 unexpectedly.
A longtime resident of Espanola, NM, Joe was born on June 9, 1963 to Charlie Sr. and Floraida Abeyta in Embudo, New Mexico.
Joe is preceded in death by his parents Charlie Sr. and Floraida Abeyta, brothers Charlie Jr. and Mike Abeyta, grandson Martin...
Carlos Brazil Ramirez
Sep 19, 2020
Dr. Carlos Brazil Ramirez of Santa Fe, New Mexico, the son of the late Leroy and Belina Ramirez, passed away from pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at the age of 75.
Dr. Ramirez's academic career spans many years- he earned his B.A. in Political Science from San Francisco State University in 1968, and his M.A. from the...
Robert Sweeney
Sep 17, 2020
Robert Miles Sweeney, 93 resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 of natural causes. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was known as coach or Bob. Dad was a wonderful man and an icon in New Mexico Sports.
He was born and raised in Santa Fe and is the son of Patrick and Clara...
Jack Leroy Bacastow
Sep 15, 2020
Jack L. Bacastow, a long-time resident of Los Alamos and Santa Fe, died on September 15, 2020 at the age of 95, surrounded by his loving wife of almost 69 years, Diane (nee Janicek), their two children, Laurie and Daniel, and Daniel’s wife, Shelley Bacastow (nee Bacon). Jack is also survived by his loving family, including his brother Wesley Bacastow...
Isidro Gonzales
Sep 12, 2020
Isidro Gonzales 72, resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on September 12, 2020.
He preceded in death by his Mother, Juanita, Father Juan Jose (JJ), Mother- in -law Wilma, and Father in law, Larry.
He is survived by his wife, Jeri Gonzales, sons Jonathon (Teena), Larry (Crystal), daughters Luz (Victor), Danielle (Edgar), Granddaughters, Sage, and Emma, grandson, Isaiah...
Amada Martinez
Sep 10, 2020
Amada (Molly) Martinez was born on March 30, 1928 to Silviano and Antonia Roybal in the village of El Duende. She grew up in a nurturing and loving home. At an early age she learned the value of hard work, love of family, and the love of God. She was a devoted Roman Catholic and practiced her faith throughout her...
