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

Jun 18, 2021

It Is with great sadness and heavy hearts to announce the passing of our loved one, Justin Raymond Larsen, who passed away on June 18, 2021. He was a life long resident of Pecos, New Mexico and born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on August 30, 1994 to Frances Larsen and John Larsen.

He is preceded in death by his...

Jun 17, 2021

Mary Frances Romero Lopez, 90, passed away June 17, 2021 surrounded by family.

She is preceded in death by her husband, love of her life, and father of her children Paul F. Romero Sr., second husband Charlie Lopez, son Phillip Romero, grandsons Jerome Romero, Paul Frank Romero III, parents Andres and Filomena Martinez, brothers Gilbert Martinez (Frances), Carlos Martinez, sisters...

Jun 17, 2021

Yolanda Archuleta, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully in her home on June 17, 2021 surrounded by her loving husband, children, and siblings. She was born in 1945 to Rafael and Ursula Trujillo. She was preceded in death by her parents Rafael and Ursula Trujillo, her mother, and father-in-law Maria and Celestino Archuleta, brother-in-laws,  Leroy, Andy...

Jun 17, 2021

Travis M. Coburn Jr. passed away June 17, 2021, at the age of 77, in Pecos, New Mexico. He was born February 22, 1944 in Needles California to Ann and Travis Coburn Sr. He proudly served his country by joining the United States Air Force. He had a great love for the lord and his kids and grandkids, and was...

Jun 17, 2021

“Melinda Romero Pike, 94, long time resident of the historic Agua Fria Village, died peacefully in her home, comforted with family present at her bedside on June 17, 2021. David Steven Pike (a.k.a. Leon Edgar Pike), her loving husband, preceded her in death (May 18, 1963).  Steven Pike (Margo Catanach) and David Pike (Elizabeth Saiz) are surviving children.  Born to...

Jun 16, 2021

Febraury 22, 1956 to June 16, 2021.

Visitation will take place Moday, June 21, 2021 from 2:00-6:00pm. Rosary will be recited on Monday, June 21, 2021 at 5:00pm. All services will take place in the Kiva Chapel Of light.

Rivera Family Funeral home.

Jun 15, 2021

Beatrice Joanne Curran better known as Bea, 85 of Santa Fe ascended to heaven joining the best of the guardian angels.  She got her wish she passed peacefully at home with family. Bea was born May 26, 1936 in Indiana, PA daughter of Paul and Elizabeth Duncan Ginther.  Beatrice was born a proud twin. As we all know, she could...

Jun 14, 2021

The Rev. Dean H. Lewis died on June 14, 2021, in Santa Fe, New Mexico at the age of 94. Born September 6, 1926, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Samuel T. Lewis and Pharis Haynes, he grew up in Harrisonville, Missouri. He entered the Naval Air Force in 1944 upon graduation as Valedictorian from high school and was discharged as an...

Jun 14, 2021

Olivama Atencio passed away peacefully on Monday June 14, 2021. She was born in Chamisal on November 14, 1924, to Malaquias and Josepha Rodriguez. She was preceded in death by her parents Malaquias and Josepha Rodriguez, her loving husband of 55 years Victor B. Atencio, daughters Victoria and Deborah Atencio, and two grandsons Victor C. Atencio and Henry S. Velarde....

Jun 13, 2021

Jun 12, 2021

Patricia E. Penn

December 4, 1946 - June 12, 2021

Sylvia Lillian Patricia Erazo Penn, known to those who loved her as Tricia, passed away on June 12, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Julio and Wanda Erazo, and her brother, Christopher Erazo. 

She is survived by her brother, Rick Erazo (Carol), her niece and nephew...

Jun 12, 2021

Consuelo (Connie) Lujan passed away, June 12, 2021, from a brief illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Pete and Ruth Tafoya, her father and mother-in-law John P. Lujan and Stella Lujan.

She is survived by her husband, John C. Lujan, her brothers, niece and nephews.

A funeral mass will be celebrated Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at 11:00...

Jun 12, 2021

Forrest William Brinkley Jr., age 90, passed peacefully at home on June 12, 2021. 

Forrest was surrounded by the love of his wife, Anne Brinkley in his passing. Also surviving are his two sons, Patrick “Rick” (Freda) Brinkley of San Mateo, California, Timothy Brinkley of San Diego, California and two granddaughters, Erika (Jon) Lewis of Danville, California and Miranda...

Jun 11, 2021

Robert V. Krantz, 57, of Ohkay Owingeh passed away on June 11, 2021 peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. Robert was born on October 1, 1963 to Robert Krantz and Antonita Vigil.

Robert is preceded in death by his father Robert Frank Krantz, maternal grandparents Lewis and Carmelita Montoya, paternal grandparents Willie Vaughn and Frank Krantz, brother Arthur...

Jun 11, 2021

Theresa “Terry” Sandoval, 68, resident of San Jose, NM, passed away on June 11, 2021. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Edith and Alfredo Sandoval.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Alfredo and Edith Sandoval, daughter; Melanie “Mellow” Rivera, brothers; Richard and Robert Sandoval.

She is survived by her daughter; Donna Miller (Dale), son; Ben Gallegos...

Jun 10, 2021

Meliton J. Medina (Wero), 80, of La Canova, went to be with our Lord on June 10, 2021 .  He was born on August 16, 1940 in La Villita to Dolores Martinez and Manuel Medina.  In 1956, he met the love of his life, Guadalupe Rivera.  They were married in 1960 and raised 2 sons and 3 daughters.

  In his...

Jun 10, 2021

MARGARET ROSE VAIL

(May 17, 1925 – June 10, 2021)

Margaret Rose Vail, born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, was the daughter of Herbert Arthur Rose and Frances Ella Converse Rose.  She married Ralph Vail in August 1947 and they were married 70 years before his passing in 2017.  Margaret is survived by their four children,  Scott G. Vail and his wife...

Jun 10, 2021

Thomas O’Dell DeWitt  - known as Dewey, passed away at home in Santa Fe on June 10th after a hard battle with cancer. His son Matthew DeWitt had been by his side for 24 days. Tom was known for the beautiful silver jewelry and art that he made, the “gift of gab”, original one-liners, his generosity, loving nature, and his...

Jun 8, 2021

Obituary for Peggy Love Day

Peggy Love Day died peacefully in her home in Santa Fe, NM on June 8, 2021. She was a dedicated member of the Santa Fe Garden Club, and actively involved with the Santa Fe Opera and The Church of the Holy Faith. Peggy was a beloved stepmother, godmother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who was devoted to...

Jun 6, 2021

Herbert Romero, 56, a resident of Llano de la Llegua, Penasco, NM got his wings and went to walk with the angels on Sunday, June 6, 2021. He was born July 21, 1964 to Macario & Teodorita Romero. Herbert was preceded in death by his father, Macario Romero, sister, Gloria Romero and niece, Michelle Montoya. Herbert was a fun loving...