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

Dec 5, 2025

Dec 4, 2025

MARY LOPEZ Obituary

MARY MARIE LOPEZ March 14, 1953 - December 4, 2025 Mary Marie (Gonzales) Lopez, known affectionately as 'Maria', passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, after a courageous two-year-long survivorship of cancer. She was 72 years old. Mary was preceded in death by her baby sister Socorro; her brother...

Dec 4, 2025

Claire Ortiz Hill, a native of Santa Fe, passed away in Paris, France on December 4th at the age of 74, showered with prayer and love from her family and sisters from her Catholic home there. Claire had been living in France for many years and had a remarkable life as a translator, scholar, lecturer and author of numerous books...

Dec 4, 2025

Ernesto V Burciaga, the eldest of the six children of Lorenzo R Burciaga and Maxine T Burciaga (nee Van Sloun) passed away on Dec 4, 2025, following a lengthy battle with dementia.

In addition to being predeceased by his parents, his sister Ann C Johnson and brother Timothy V Burciaga, he was predeceased by his loving wife of 44 years, Cecilia,...

Dec 4, 2025

Paul "Golden" Allen Vigil, a beloved husband, father, and master carpenter, passed away on December 4, 2025, at the age of 60. Born on June 15, 1965, in Embudo, New Mexico, Paul was a lifelong resident of Arroyo Hondo. He was deeply rooted in the land, culture, and community he called home, where he thrived in the beauty of nature...

Dec 3, 2025

Early December 3, 2025, Judy Chetwin (Cummings), age 75, and with her loving husband at her side, left us, having finally been able to find rest from the cancer she'd been battling for the last several years.

Born and raised in Syracuse, New York, Judy graduated from Syracuse University with a BA in Fine Arts and married her college sweetheart after...

Dec 3, 2025

Glenn passed away peacefully and went to our Lord on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. He was a veteran and served our county in the United States Marine Corp. Glenn will be greatly missed.

Glenn was preceded in death by his parents Carlos and Eleanor Diercks. Glenn is survived by his children Kether A. Diercks andToth Orion Diercks, grandchildren Avery Brook Diercks,...

Dec 3, 2025

Michael passed peacefully after a brief illness. He is survived by his parents, Don and Ginny Johnson of Poolville, TX, his long time partner Jeff Isaacs of Santa Fe, and many friends. Michael was a dedicated employee of New Mexico Cancer Care for 28 years. He adored the outdoors including hiking, camping, skiing and exploring the many wonders of New...

Dec 2, 2025

Beloved brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend, Joe Elfego Gonzales, passed from this world, to be with our Lord after 93 years, on December 2, 2025, after a long and devoted life marked by love of family, friendship, faith, and service to his country. Born on April 18, 1932, to Sabino and Maria Gonzales in Glorieta, NM. He married...

Dec 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of John J. Cunningham Sr.

John J. Cunningham Sr., a loving father, grandfather and wonderful friend to so many, passed away on December 2nd, 2025, surrounded by family. John was born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico by his beautiful mother, Christine Cunningham and nanny Filomena Baca. His father passed away when he was an infant. He...

Dec 2, 2025

Walter Wright, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Los Alamos, New Mexico, on December 2, 2025. Walter was born in Bellows Falls, Vermont on October 26, 1941 to Leland Fuller Wright and Thelma (Staniszewski) Wright. Growing up on the Connecticut River, he attended Bellows Falls High School and graduated in 1959. Overcome with a sense of service...

Nov 30, 2025

Alberto Sedillo Sr. of Manzano, New Mexico went to be with our Lord on November 30, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 3, 1934 to Meliton and Brigida Sedillo.

He is preceded in death by his parents Meliton and Brigida Sedillo, his sister Cruzita (Pedro) Chavez, sister Onesima (Porfirio) Zamora, sister Nicolasita “Nickie” (Juan) Montano, brother...

Nov 30, 2025

Helen Charleen Tomlin 06/22/1939 – 11/30/2025 is finally retired at the age of 86. She was affectionately known as Grams by close family or Chena by her many friends. She was an accomplished business owner, a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University, and a Daughter of the American Revolution.

She is preceded in death by her parents Edwin Charles Tomlin...

Nov 30, 2025

Marilyn Stevens passed away peacefully at her home in Los Alamos on Sunday morning, November 30, surrounded by her loving children and faithful dog.

Marilyn Watkins was born in Minneapolis MN in 1933. When she was five, her family moved to a farm outside Carlton MN (about halfway between Duluth and Lake Wobegone) where she grew up. Many of Marilyn’s family...

Nov 29, 2025

Alan Lee Ruckel, a spirited audio entrepreneur and devoted husband, passed away on November 29, 2025, in the serene embrace of Santa Fe, surrounded by his loving wife, Linda. Born on November 18, 1947, Alan's journey through life was marked by an infectious joy and a zest for living that endeared him to everyone who crossed his path.

For over 40...

Nov 28, 2025

James Lyle Enyeart, an internationally respected curator, scholar, photographer, and leading figure in the curation and promotion of the photographic arts, passed away on November 28, 2025, at the age of 82. His remarkable career, spanning more than four decades, helped shape the preservation, study, and creative evolution of photography around the world.

James served as the Founding Director of the...

Nov 28, 2025

John Arthur English of Santa Fe, a kind and soft-spoken man of generous heart and mind, passed away after a brief illness on November 28, 2025. He was 82. Born in Cisco, TX on August 14, 1943, to Robert A. English, a Methodist minister, and Hadis Mae English (née Lacy), John lived and worked in many cities in Texas and...

Nov 28, 2025

Seth Brown passed away peacefully on November 28th, 2025. Tucked into his home in Arroyo Seco, with family at his side. Born June 6th, 1951, son of Malcolm and Rachel Brown; Seth was a true Taoseño. He was a renowned Taos silversmith, an avid gardener, a creator, a builder, and an explorer. He lived a genuine life, loved by many,...

Nov 27, 2025

Richard Cyril Stupka (“Rick,” as he preferred to be called), was born the first of a set of fraternal twins (Robin Gail) on October 25, 1948. He was raised one of four children (Ronald and Marilynn) on the south side of Chicago to parents Cyril A. and Edith V. Stupka. He attended Catholic School for twelve years and his high...

Nov 27, 2025

Tom died Thanksgiving morning holding the hand of his wife of 58 years. For a lawyer he wasn't much of a talker but he sure was a doer. No project was too big from taking the roof off the kitchen to turning his wife's little fish pond into a full blown lake. He loved travel, photography, adventure and most of...