Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Carole Marie (Faust) Halladay
Jan 4, 2025
Carole Marie (Faust) Halladay
Carole Marie (Faust) Halladay passed away suddenly on January 4, 2025, at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was 77 years old. Carole was born and raised in Pennsylvania, spending her early years in Coatesville, PA, where she graduated from Scott High School in 1965. During high school, she participated in the glee club and softball...
Ramon R. Cordova Jr
Jan 3, 2025
Ramon R. Cordova, Jr., 67, passed away on January 3, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend. Ramon was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Growing up in a close military family he lived in Germany, Louisiana, New Jersey, Georgia and California. His heart was always in Santa Fe so at 17 he moved back to...
Jose Andres Vigil
Jan 3, 2025
Jose Andres Vigil, 38, resident of El Valle De Arroyo Seco passed away peacefully January 3, 2025. Jose was born to Marcia Valdez and Tommy Vigil on July 23rd, 1986 in Española, New Mexico.
Jose was preceded in death by his father Tommy Vigil, maternal grandparents David and Rosalie Valdez, paternal grandparents Martin and Teresa Vigil, and uncles Joey Vigil, and...
Horacio O. Herrera
Jan 3, 2025
Horacio O. Herrera
August 4, 1933 – January 3, 2025
In the early morning of January 3rd, Horacio reached out his hands and touched the face of God and ended his journey here on Earth. He was born in Espanola, New Mexico to Herculano and Maclovia Herrera. He was predeceased by his parents, brothers; John, Ramon, Dennis and Maclovio. His sister, Adela...
Dennis Chad Denney
Jan 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dennis Chad Denney, a beloved outdoorsman, adventurer, and friend to many. Chad, whose laughter, and spirit brightened every room, gained his skis in the sky on January 2, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, joy, and memories.
Chad’s passion for the outdoors knew no bounds. Whether hitting the slopes,...
Travis Edwin Sjostrom
Jan 2, 2025
Our beloved Travis passed away on January 2, 2025. He was born in Ogden Utah. He graduated from University of Utah with a BS in mathematics and a PHD in theoretical physics 2008. He did what he loved and enjoyed a rich career in physics. He happily married in 2017 to Miriam Wingate. He had a beautiful son in 2018....
Sarah "Tonita" Gallegos Garcia
Dec 31, 2024
Sara Gallegos Garcia of Cuarteles passed away on December 31, 2024, at the age of 71. Sara was born on January 23rd, 1953, in Alcalde to Narciso and Alcarita Valdez.
Sara was a loving mother, wife, grandma, and great grandma. She is preceded in death by her mother, her father, her son Edward Gallegos, her son-in-law Benjamin Lopez, and her sister...
Evan Thomas Wilson
Dec 31, 2024
Evan Thomas Wilson, 32, of Santa Fe. NM passed on December 31, 2024.
He was born to Tom and Charlotte “Denise” Wilson, Evan Wilson is preceded in death by his father Tom Wilson, Grandparent Ernest and Rita Garcia. John And Sandy Wilson, Cousin Nick Sanchez and Nick Wilson.
He found love in working hard, spending time with his son Eli, Niece Jayla...
Ezequiela "Quequi" Sierra
Dec 31, 2024
Ezequiela “Quequi” Sierra
January 25, 1938 – December 31, 2024
Ezequiela “Quequi” Sierra, 86, of White Rock, NM, formerly of Jacksonville, FL, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she was preceded in death by her parents, Candida Rosa Rosario and Carlos Encarnacion, and her beloved husband of 52 years, Pedro A. Sierra. She was the...
Lucas Eloy Martinez
Dec 31, 2024
Lucas Eloy Martinez born May 6, 2001, lifelong resident of Santa Fe, joined some of his favorite loved ones in Heaven on December 31, 2024. Known lovingly as “Luke”, he was a sports enthusiast and knew every sports team, players statistic, and was a fan of the Broncos, Yankees, Avalanches, and Bulls. He was an outdoorsman who loved fishing with...
Carol H. Estes
Dec 31, 2024
Carol H. Estes completed her life journey after a lengthy illness on December 31, 2024, with her beloved husband, Guy P. Estes, and her comfort cat Charolotte at her side.
Carol, the second of four children, was born in Pittsburgh, PA to Edward John and Eleanor Marie Herron. Her sisters and brother included Kathleen, Diane and Thomas. Family was extremely important...
Linda Kathleen Lunsford
Dec 30, 2024
Linda Kathleen Lunsford (Lynch), 76 passed away peacefully on December 30 th, 2024. Taken too soon as she had so many things still planned with her family and friends. The world unexpectedly lost one of the most beautiful, kindest and loving souls to ever grace this world.
Linda was born on June 16, 1948, in Washington D.C. to parents Walter and...
Monica Lisa Galloway
Dec 29, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Monica Lisa Galloway, who passed away unexpectedly at the age of 57, on December 29, 2024, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, niece, cousin, friend, and sponsor. She made her grand appearance on November 1, 1967, at the Old...
Henn (Hank) Oona
Dec 29, 2024
Henn (Hank) Oona
April 1939 – December 29, 2024
Hank Oona passed away on December 29 after a prolonged stay at Sombrillo and Aspen Ridge Lodge care facilities. Hank led a long and full life. He was born in Estonia within weeks of the short-lived secret accord between Hitler and Stalin, which gave Estonia (free since WWI) to the Soviet Union. During...
Ricardo "Rico" Rael
Dec 28, 2024
Ricardo “Rico” Rael, musician, guitar virtuoso, composer, dreamer, performer, artist of rare talent, age 37 of Valdez, NM transcended on December 28, 2024.
Rico, el Ministro de Musica, is an unreplaceable member of La Hermandad de los Brown Berets. His title remains with him forever and has been retired upon his passing. He was a land grant protector and was fully...
Mary Crestina Apodaca
Dec 28, 2024
Maria Crestina Apodaca (Sandoval) went home with Jesus, after a long illness, on December 28, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tony Apodaca, her parents, Manuel and Josephita Sandoval, her sisters Dolores Vigil and Virginia Serna, her nieces, TC and Jean, and her baby daughter Charrlotte. She is survived by her sister Mary Lou Lane, children/grandchildren, Ann...
Fabian Pedro Gilberto Montoya
Dec 27, 2024
Fabian Pedro Gilberto Montoya 7/21/43-12/27/2024
Fabian, formerly known (Before the real ID thing) as Gilbert Montoya graduated from this life on 12/27/2024. We rejoice that he is safely in the arms of our Lord (Jesus) and no longer suffering.
Gilbert was born to Julio Montoya and Lucy Sandoval Montoya on July 21, 1943 in Santa Fe NM. One of 9 children.
He graduated...
Jeffery A. Herrera
Dec 27, 2024
Jeffery "Jefe" A. Herrera, 61, of Red River, NM, passed away on December 27, 2024. Born and raised in Denver, CO, Jeff moved to Red River in 2001, where he quickly became a beloved part of the community, known for his larger-than-life personality. A devoted Denver Broncos fan, champion soccer player, and darts enthusiast, Jeff could strike up a lively...
Arthur U. Martinez
Dec 26, 2024
Arthur (Art) U. Martinez, 84, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, in Medanales, NM. Art was born on September 14, 1940 to Pete and Delia Martinez in Questa, NM.
Art owned his own upholstery business called Espanola Upholstery for many years. He started his business in Espanola and eventually moved it to Medanales. Although upholstery...
