Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Albert Nathanson
Apr 30, 2022
Albert Irwin Nathanson, 86, a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on April 30, 2022. He was born August 10, 1935 to Dorothy Goodman and George Nathanson.
On October 22, 1969, he married Julia Salcido in Los Angeles, California.
He is preceded in death by his sisters; Lillian Friedman, and Sheri Friedman, and parents; Dorothy and George Nathanson.
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Marcella Paiz
Apr 30, 2022
Marcella I Paiz
Our Lord called our sister Marcella home on April 30, 2022. Marcella was born in Santa Fe January 10, 1956 to Margarito and Tessie Silva.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Margarito and Tessie Paiz, daughter; Crystal Amanda Paiz, brothers; Al (Elmer Paiz) and Margarito Jr., and sister; Roberta Palma.
She is survived by her...
Miguel Perez-Lopez
Apr 30, 2022
Miguel Angel Perez- Lopez, age 46, passed away on April 30, 2022. Miguel was born on November 12, 1975. He was born and raised in the small town of Calvillo in Aguas Calientes, Mexico. He came to the United States at the age of 15. He moved to California with his Uncle Antonio Lopez and later moved to La Madera,...
Andrea Rivera-Smith
Apr 29, 2022
Andrea Rivera-Smith, 42, passed away peacefully at her home on April 29, 2022, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born on April 6, 1980, Andrea grew up in Santa Fe and graduated from Santa Fe High before earning a bachelor's degree in History from UNM in 2002. After a short stint as a 1st grade teacher in Albuquerque, Andrea...
Raymond Montoya
Apr 29, 2022
Our beloved father, Raymond “Brian" Montoya, a lifelong resident of Ohkay Owingeh/Yunge, passed away unexpectedly April 29, 2022.
He is preceded in death by his parents Ramon and Emily Montoya, his sister Arlene “Nina" Montoya, his beloved uncle Jose “Remijo” Chiwiwi and aunt Ciprianita Chiwiwi, aunt and uncle Mary/ Raymond Torres, aunt Inez Montoya of Albuquerque NM, uncle Johnny Aguino,...
Stephen Hugaboom
Apr 29, 2022
Stephen Scott Hugaboom was born March 17, 1963 in Johnson City, New York to father William Hugaboom and mother Estella Newton. He left behind three children; Alexander James Hugaboom, Stevie Rae Huagboom, and Courtney Michelle Hugaboom. He also left behind the love of his life; Rebecca Sue Tull. He was 59 years of age. Stephen worked as a upholsterer for...
Thure Meyer
Apr 28, 2022
Thure Meyer, 72, passed away on Thursday, April 28th at sunrise after a long, brave battle against colon cancer.
Thure was born on February 11th, 1950 in Berlin, Germany to Erich and Lydia Meyer. His sister Elke was two years old when he joined the family. Early on, Thure was an excellent student with a brilliant mind encouraged by his...
Leeann Roberts
Apr 28, 2022
LeeAnn Roberts was born on December 07, 1955 in Sacramento, California. She passed away on April 28, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. She was an administrator for Health Care. She will be greatly missed.
The family of LeeAnn has entrusted the care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home in Espanola, NM.
Maria Guzman
Apr 28, 2022
Maria Madalina Guzman, age 94, passed away at home on April 28, 2022, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born August 20, 1927 in Taos, New Mexico to Tobias Martinez and Juanna Avila and was the third of five sisters. Growing up on the family ranch, Madalina later married Arculano Guzman.
Madalina’s family was her pride and joy. Starting...
Nathaniel (Nate) Larranaga
Apr 27, 2022
Nathaniel Nate Larranaga
Dec 1 1997- April 27 2022
Nate Larranaga passed on April 27th at the age of 24. Nate was born in Santa Fe NM but was raised in Mississippi. He loved participating in band, playing the saxophone and as drum major, until graduation in 2016. Nate moved back to Santa Fe and became employed with Builders Source...
Raymond Aranda
Apr 26, 2022
RAYMOND R. ARANDA
Raymond R. Aranda, 84, of Santa Fe, joined the Lord Tuesday, April 26, 2022 in Santa Fe. Ray was born October 23, 1937 in Santa Fe, the son of Antonia and Eulogio Aranda. He is now at peace with his beautiful wife Raquel. He graduated from St. Michael’s High School in 1956. He served as President of...
Francis Scaltrito
Apr 26, 2022
Mr. Francis Scaltrito passed away on April 26, 2022. He was born January 1, 1945, to his mother Marie Rose Venice and father Donato Scaltrito in Brooklyn New York. He was resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Mr Scaltrito achieved his Bachelor’s Degree and went on to work as a card dealer at the Casino for many years. He will...
Shirley Saccoccia
Apr 25, 2022
Our Lord called home Shirley Anne Cordova Saccoccia, 71, on April 25, 2022, after a long illness.
Born and raised in Santa Fe, NM, Shirley worked for the National Park Service in Santa Fe, NM while still in high school, then accepted a position in 1971 with the Government Printing Office in 1971 where she met her husband of 47...
Luke Martinez
Apr 25, 2022
Luke J. Martinez passed away on April 25th surrounded by his family after a lengthy battle with lung cancer. He was born in Grand Junction, CO and raised in Taos NM.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Jose Dilio & Cidelia Martinez, Maternal grandparents Alfredo & Celina Romero., Father Arturo Martinez, Uncle Harry Martinez, Uncle Herbert Martinez,...
Kevin Proulx
Apr 25, 2022
Kevin Wayne Proulx was born on May 26, 1954 in Keene, New Hampshire to father Wayne Proulx and mother Rita Lambert. He passed away on April 25, 2022 in Santa Fe, NM. He leaves behind his wife Connie Fernandez. He was a computer technician for IT for many years. He will be deeply missed.
The family has entrusted the care...
Christopher Gonzales
Apr 24, 2022
God called Christopher (Chris) Arthur Gonzales home on April 24, 2022, to be with his Mom. Chris was born in Santa Fe, NM on June 18, 1957, to Jose A. and Irene Gonzales.
He graduated from Santa Fe High School and attended Santa Fe Community College. Chris loved the outdoors, hiking, and hunting game. Chris was once a great marksman...
Marian Silver
Apr 24, 2022
Marian Petchesky Silver passed away in her home on Sunday April 24.
Born October 18, 1932 to Barnett and Pauline Petchesky, Marian was a Santa Fe native who supported and cherished her hometown. She met her husband Abe Silver Jr. while attending Sophie Newcomb College in New Orleans and the two married a few short months after meeting. They instantly...
Teruko Gutierrez
Apr 24, 2022
Teruko Oikawa Gutierrez, a resident of The Kingston, Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away peacefully on April 17, 2022 surrounded by her family.
Affectionately known as “Mom”, Miss Kay, Keiko, or Teru-chan, Teruko was born on February 20, 1930 in Ishinomaki, Japan to Junko Oikawa and Kimiko Takahashi Oikawa. During her childhood in war- ravaged Japan, Teruko was known for...
David Duran
Apr 22, 2022
David Lee Duran went to his heavenly home on April 22, 2022.David was born to Alfonso Duran and Frances Vallejos Duran March 11 in Springer, New Mexico and lived in Taos, New Mexico. David is preceded by his beloved mother, Frances Duran who passed away April 14, 2019, his grandparents, Joe E and Elisia Vallejos, Solomon and Juanita Duran. David...
Grace Gallegos
Apr 22, 2022
Grace Raquel Antonia Gallegos, age 34, was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on April 22, 2022. She was born on May 20, 1987 at Los Alamos Medical Center. Grace was a lifelong resident of Hernandez, NM.
Grace is preceded in death by her sister Melony Roberta, paternal grandparents Robert and Bernie Gallegos, Uncle Jake and wife Josephine,...
