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

Dec 24, 2020

Walter “Frank” Phelps

 

1955 - December 24, 2020

 

Walter Frank Phelps, Army Veteran, age 65, died peacefully and courageously as he lived, at home in Youngsville, NM, on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2020, with his wife Katherine (Westfield) Phelps by his side, after a long battle with liver cancer. He had bravely confronted and fought cancer and was...

Dec 24, 2020

Luis Bernardo Terrazas Villalobos, 54 passed away on December 24,2020. He was born on August 20, 1966 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Luis Raul Terrazas Ortegon and Irma Villalobos Saenz. Luis is survived by his wife Norma, his kids Luis and Gabriela, as well as his parents ans siblings Jaime, Ruben and Lucia.

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December...

Dec 24, 2020

Helen Maria Roybal Dec. 24, 2020 Helen Maria Roybal, 76, of Santa Fe, passed away on Christmas Eve, 2020. She was diagnosed with lung disease a couple of years ago, and is now resting peacefully. Helen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and she loved caring for children. She especially loved her grandsons. Helen was born in...

Dec 22, 2020

Chris Montoya, 62 resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on December 22, 2020. He is with our blessed mother Mary Jesus and Joseph in heaven.

I held your hand when you were born and I held your hand when you took your last breath.

He was born in Santa Fe, NM on January 24, 1958 to Connie Rivera Chavez...

Dec 21, 2020

Dec 19, 2020

Epifanio “Eppie” Martinez

March 7, 1935 – December 19, 2020

Epifanio “Eppie” Martinez, a resident of Santa Cruz, was called to be with our Lord on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the age of 85.  Eppie was born on March 7, 1935 and raised in Chimayo, to parents Abelino and Faustina Martinez.  He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather,...

Dec 19, 2020

Trinidad Amalia Vigil of Cundiyo, New Mexico passed away peacefully in the loving arms of her children at her home on December 19, 2020.  She was 86.

Trinidad is preceded in death by her husband, Felix F. Vigil and son, Leroy J. Vigil, parents, Juan Pedro and Rebecca Archuleta; siblings, Olivama, Jerry and Ernesto Archuleta; brother-in-laws, Gilbert Montoya and Elizardo...

Dec 18, 2020

Edda Bon Allen

Edda Maria Valentina Bon Allen was born in Tricesimo, Italy on February 14, 1926, and passed away on December 18, 2020 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. 

Edda became a War Bride to Lloyd D. Allen on September 5, 1946.  They traveled to America, first settling in Oakley, Kansas where Lloyd was from and then moving to...

Dec 17, 2020

 

Richard M. Salazar, 89, a resident of Chamita, NM, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2020, in Española, NM, following a brief illness. Richard was born on February 15, 1931, to Leopoldo Salazar and Elena Lovato. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years Rafaelita, his son Ralph Nelson and daughter-in-law Rosemary Salazar, his parents,...

Dec 17, 2020

Please join us as we celebrate the life of an Angel - Evander Dean Aarons 

Our sweet baby boy was unexpectedly called home to be with our Lord on December 17, 2020. Although our hearts are broken, we will always treasure the memories we made and remember his beautiful smile and how much joy and love he brought to...

Dec 17, 2020

 Dr. Floyd L. Pacheco Jr. 47, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 17, 2020. He was born on April 6, 1973 to Floyd and Estella Pacheco in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Floyd lived an extremely full, successful life. His passion and determination to become a doctor came after years of excelling in academics and sports. After playing college football at...

Dec 17, 2020

Alice Mary Valdez, 88, of Costilla passed away on December 17, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband Julian Valdez and her siblings; Robert Lovato, Ermelinda Archuleta, Arbella Santistevan, Cleo Rivera, Feliberto Lovato, Tomas Lovato, Gaspar Lovato, Armando Lovato, Leonarda Trujillo and Lucaida Cordova. She lost her first child named Julie.  She is survived by her children, Julie...

Dec 16, 2020

We mourn the death and celebrate the life of John P. Bradley, who was, as he always said, “born at a very early age” in Utica, New York, in 1928. He grew up in Cassville, New York, and met Emily Preston, in Utica, where they married; and he has missed her very much since her death in 2006. John very...

Dec 15, 2020

Mary R Torres, 88, of San Juan Pueblo, passed away December 15, 2020.

Her memory is cherished by many survivors, both family and friends.

A viewing will be held at Rivera Family Funeral Home from 4:00-5:00 pm on Thursday, December 17, 2020. During this difficult time, we ask that you respect the 25% capacity of the building, attending in small...

Dec 15, 2020

Fernando (Fernie) Gonzales (83), lifelong resident of Santa Fe passed away on December 15 after a long battle with cancer.  Fernie was an incredible husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and role model.  He projected his love for those around him in a way that brought laughter, fun and warmth into the room.  While he fought long and...

Dec 15, 2020

Keith Everett Sanchez, 59, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 15, 2020.

Keith has two children, Carlos and Hollie, and many other friends and family that will cherish his memory and miss him dearly.

Services will be private for family during this difficult time.  

The family has entrusted the care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home of...

Dec 14, 2020

Angelo “Christopher “ Carlos Sena 58 years old.

Chris was born in California on September 12, 1962 His mom and dad to Rosina and Carlos Sena. He is preceded in death by his infant baby brother, his mother Rosina Romero Sena, his father Carlos Sena, and can’t forget his babies goofy and Lulu (his dogs). Chris is survived by his...

Dec 14, 2020

Michael M. Schultz, age 68, died peacefully at home in Los Alamos, NM on Monday, December 14, 2020, surrounded by his wife and children. Mike was born in 1952 in Neenah, WI to Norma (Wanty) and the late Merle Schultz. He grew up in Waupaca, WI, the middle child of seven. He married his high school sweetheart, Joan (Steiner) in...

Dec 14, 2020

Raymond Peña 69, a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico joined our Lord on December 14, 2020.  He was an active member of the Ministers of Hospitality at The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi.  He served in the U.S. Army and received the National Defense Service Medal.  He is proceeded in death by his parents: Fernando (Francis) Peña. ...

Dec 13, 2020

Priscilla Peña, 86, resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on December 13, 2020. She was born on July 10, 1934 in Cerrillos, New Mexico to Lugarda Saiz. (Parents, Ventura & Luciana Perea). She married Rufino Anselmo Peña on July 31, 1965.

She is preceded in death by her husband; Rufino Anselmo Peña, daughter; Jolene Peña, brothers; Estevan, Jerry, Raymond,...