Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
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...
Jesusita M. Trujillo
Jun 18, 2020
Jesusita Maria Trujillo, born May 15th, 1925 to June 18th, 2020. Jesusita was lovingly known as “Our Nana”. Nana was born in Monte Aplanado, New Mexico in 1925. She fell in love and married Luis “Our Lupe” on January 10th, 1945. She raised her children, grandchildren and even her great, great-grandchildren. Nana dedicated her life to her family always cooking,...
Rosella Rodriguez
Jun 17, 2020
Rosella V. Rodriguez, a resident of Rio Lucio, NM passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2020. She is preceded in death by her grandfather who was a dad to her, Rodolfo Rodriguez, her great grandparents, Ismael and Refugio Pacheco, Sebedo and Amelia Rodriguez, cousin Danelle Garcia. Rosella is survived by her daughter Kaydrianna Gardner, son Jaylen Gardner, grandson Isaiah Vigil,...
Vivana Watchman
Jun 16, 2020
Viviana Watchman, age 30 of Espanola, passed away suddenly Tuesday morning, June 16, 2020.
She is preceded in death by her mother Mary Helen Silva, her Father Viviano, her grandparentsTomas and Maria E Silva. Viviana is survived by her daughter Jayla Valdez, her great grandparents Levi SR and Angelina Valdez, grandparents Levi Jr and Carolin Valdez,Grandparents Felipe and Solema Romero....
Isaiah Rodriguez
Jun 16, 2020
Isaiah Rodriguez, 29, Born August 18th, 1990, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Survived by: Mother Florence Rodriguez and Yvette Griego, Sister Merina Romero, Nieces and Nephew Arielle, Mila, & Dominick Romero.
Preceded in death by Don Rodriguez and Uncle Guy Rodriguez.
As a young boy Isaiah was forever full of joy and laughter, always loving and shining that same feeling...
