Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Louis Edward Gallegos I
Jun 29, 2020
May 21, 1943 – June 29, 2020
Louis E. Gallegos was a great man that was loved, is deeply missed and will alwaysbe cherished. Louis was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, uncleand a friend to all.Louis was a lifelong resident of NM, born in Tucumcari and raised on the family’s“Sands Spring Ranch” near Logan. He met his beautiful...
Mary Archuleta
Jun 29, 2020
Mary G. Archuleta “Winkie”, 91 of Chamita passed away on June 29, 2020.
Mary was the pillar and patriarch of the Archuleta family. She was a home maker, farmer’s wife, gardener, and one of the hardest working women in Chamita.
She was proceeded in death by her parents Francisco and Margarita Gallegos, Aunt Pilar Herrera, Brother Rosario Gallegos, Husband Jose...
Elias Bustos
Jun 29, 2020
Elias J. Bustos, 85, carpenter and counselor at the Hoy Alcoholism Treatment Center (retired) passed away in the early morning hours of June 29th in the loving arms of his wife and daughter and surrounded by his family in Chimayo following a lengthy illness.
Elias was born to Elias Sr. and Barbarita Maestas on March 25th, 1935 in El Llano,...
Lisa Day
Jun 28, 2020
Lisa Marie Day, 39, of Taos Pueblo passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2020. She is preceded in death by her brother, Christopher Day, grandparents, Augustine and Marie Trujillo and Anita Clemens and uncle, John Trujillo. She is survived by her mother, Rosenda Trujillo, aunt, Ethel Trujillo, uncles, Leslie Trujillo and Joe T, niece, Starlite Trujillo, Goddaughter, Kalani Martinez, many...
Paula Martinez
Jun 28, 2020
Paula Garcia Martinez passed away on June 28, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM.
Paula was survived by her spouse Christopher Martinez of Albuquerque, NM, her children Heather, James and Amy Garcia.
Very close friends Daniel and Linda Espinoza of Chimayo, NM
Interment will be held on Sunday April 25, 2021 at 12PM in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery, Espanola,...
Kathleen Taylor
Jun 28, 2020
Kathleen Karen (Carroll) Taylor
January 22, 1946 - June 28, 2020
Kathleen was born on January 22, 1946 in Smithfield, PA. After graduating from Albert Gallatin High School, she graduated from California State College (PA) where she received a B.S. degree. She furthered her education at Virginia Poly Technical Institute, where she received her Ph.D in the field of Nuclear...
Lawrence Cimino
Jun 27, 2020
Obituary and services are pending.
Interment at the Santa Fe National Cemetery July 9, 2020 at 3PM.
Rivera Family Funeral Home encourages you to leave a tribute for Mr. Lawrence Cimino on our website.
Katrina Space
Jun 26, 2020
Katrina Space, 66, of Ranchos de Taos passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on June 26, 2020. Katrina was born in Boston and raised in Las Cruces where she excelled academically especially in science and music. She made All State Choir in her senior year. After graduating from the University of New Mexico, she worked as a pharmacist for forty years...
Cristo Aaron Luevano
Jun 25, 2020
Cristo Aaron Luevano, 22 passed away on June 25, 2020. He was born on May 2, 1998 in Ojo Caliente, Mexico to Mercedes Luevano and Aaron.
He had a great passion for BMX bike riding and Dirt bike riding and he especially loved to ride with his father and friends. He always knew how to make people laugh and had...
George Medina
Jun 24, 2020
George G. Medina, 54, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on June 24, 2020. George was a man of charisma, known for his infectious smile, his playful character and his never-ending willingness to help those in need. He was a proud Canonero and a graduate of Taos High, class of 1983. After serving in the US Air Force, George came to...
Christina Peter
Jun 23, 2020
Christina Peter, 42, passed suddenly June 23, 2020.She was born December 2nd, 1977 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the daughter of Denine Dominguez and Jon Peter.
Christina graduated from Santa Fe High School and had some college completed. She was a woman of many skills and talents: art, jewelry making, mechanics, landscaping, home improvements, caretaker, and the list goes on....
Felix Garcia
Jun 23, 2020
Beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend passed away on June 23, at his home in La Mesilla, NM, surrounded by his loving family. Sixty-four years old, Felix was born in Lumberton, NM and graduated from Dulce High School and New Mexico State University. He worked for the Los Alamos National Laboratory, as a highly-skilled machinist for 33 years. ...
John (Juan) B. Valdez
Jun 22, 2020
John B. Valdez (aka JB), a longtime resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away on June 22, 2020, two days short of his 93rd birthday. John served our country in the US Navy during World War II, then he served as a police officer for the Santa Fe Police Department for 26 years before retiring. John was preceded in...
Consuelo Salazar
Jun 21, 2020
CONSUELO (CONNIE) B. SALAZAR, 84, passed away with her loving family by her side on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at her Santa Fe home, following a lengthy illness. Connie was born November 17, 1935 in Santa Fe, the daughter of David J. and Isabel Moya Baca. She married Santiago D. Salazar in Santa Fe. She was preceded in death...
Jefferey Martinez
Jun 20, 2020
Jeffrey Steven “Slam” Martinez of Chimayo, New Mexico passed away at hishome on June 20, 2020 at the age of 46.Born February 20, 1974 in Espanola, NM to Agapito Martinez and CatherineBustos.
Jeffrey was a friendly and kind person to all those around him. He spentmany years making delicious food for people working as a chef and enjoyedfishing, lowrider cars,...
Nancy C. Bartine
Jun 20, 2020
On Saturday June 20, 2020, Nancy C. Bartine, loving mother of two children, peacefully passed away in Santa Fe, NM after a hard fought battle with Alzheimer’s. Nancy was born in Plainfield, NJ on December 10, 1939 to Robert and Adele Clarke. On September 3, 1960 she married Harris V. Bartine and spent 30 years as a military spouse and...
Frances Otero
Jun 19, 2020
Frances Otero, 84, was called home by our heavenly father on Friday, June 19, 2020. Frances was born on May 6, 1936, in Canoncito, NM. She is preceded in death by her parents, Tomas and Teresita Gurule; her father-in-law Perfecto Otero mother-in-law Eloisa Otero Ulibarri; three sisters, three brothers, five brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law.
Frances is survived by her...
