Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
JoAnn G. Lucero (Archuleta)
Mar 21, 2026
JoAnn G. Lucero, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully after an 18- month battle with cancer on March 21, 2026. She was born on November 15, 1946, in Taos, New Mexico, to Jose Manuel Archuleta and Marina Torres Archuleta. She entered the world just 15 minutes after her twin brother, Joe.
At the age of two,...
Ronald Anthony Barela
Mar 20, 2026
Ronnie passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026 at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Ronnie was preceded by his father, Adolf Barela; his mother, Betty Barela; his brother, John Barela; his sister, Veronica Barela; and his daughter, Lindsey Janelle Marie Barela.
Ronnie was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico and grew up in Casa Solana. He later became an electrician and...
Lynn Anne Dodge
Mar 20, 2026
Lynn Anne Galvin Smith Dodge, 78, was born in Los Alamos. She is survived by daughter Deborah Dodge; sister Gail Takeshita; nephew Ryan Takeshita (Amy Bertken) of Boulder, CO; sister-in-law Judy Dodge, niece Erica Breneman (Mila, Jeroen) of Berkeley CA, nephew Carleton Breneman of Arizona; and niece Pat Colbourne of Canada.
She is predeceased by husbands 1st Lt. Jol N. Smith...
Jose Abel Garcia
Mar 20, 2026
Jose Abel Garcia is preceded in death by his daughter Olympia Garcia (Lucio Duran) and his infant daughter Francis Garcia, and his parents, Luciano and Lugarda Garcia.
Jose has been known to generations by many names such as “Bo,” “Grandpa,” and “Tata”; however, most knew him as “Abe,” a cherished centenarian, patriarch, and cornerstone of the Arroyo Seco community. He passed...
Nathanael Aiden Chavez
Mar 19, 2026
With deep love and sorrow, we share the passing of our precious baby boy, Nathanael Aiden Chavez, who entered this world and was called to Heaven shortly after. Though his time here was only an hour, he was surrounded by endless love and will forever remain in our hearts.
Nathanael is the beloved son of Kenneth and Nicole Chavez and a...
Jose Bernardo Rodriguez
Mar 19, 2026
Jose Bernardo Rodriguez Obituary
Jose Bernardo Rodriguez, affectionately known as Bernie, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 93 on March 19, 2026, at his cherished home on Cerro Gordo in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Born on November 21, 1932, in Santa Fe, Bernie’s life was a testament to dedication, faith, and the profound love he held for his family and...
Eliazar Arreola
Mar 18, 2026
Eliazar Arreola, a cherished member of the Taos community and a loving husband, brother, and friend, passed away on March 18, 2026. Born in 1957, in Chihuahua, Mexico, Eliazar made Taos his home for over 40 years after moving there in 1980. His life was a vivid testament to generosity, kindness, and a genuine love for those around him.
Eliazar was...
Nancy Glaxon Harris
Mar 18, 2026
Nancy Glaxon Harris passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, surrounded by her family. The family requests privacy as they grieve.
Brian Easton
Mar 17, 2026
On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Brian Easton, beloved brother, esteemed teacher and long-time resident of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 68.
Brian was born on July 17, 1957, in Saint Joseph, Michigan; his parents were John and Marilyn Easton. He spent his early childhood in Michigan, moving to Oxford, Maryland at the age of 11.
Brian...
Robert Michael Trujillo
Mar 17, 2026
Rob Trujillo passed away of natural causes peacefully at home in Los Alamos March 17, 2026. Born to Michael Trujillo and Kathleen Fitzgibbon, Rob was a lifelong resident of Los Alamos; he graduated from Los Alamos High School and continued his education at the University of New Mexico.
Rob worked in the home improvement retail business for decades and was known...
Lois Mabel Coffin
Mar 16, 2026
Lois Coffin, born Lois Hamilton on July 10, 1929, in Jamison, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, in Los Alamos, NM. She was surrounded by loving family and caring staff at Los Alamos Assisted Living, where she lived with her devoted husband, Don Coffin. Lois and Don had recently celebrated 76 years of marriage, an inspiring testament of...
Frank J. Schmitt
Mar 15, 2026
Frank J. Schmitt, 79, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2026, following a stroke. Known and cherished by all who loved him as “Frankie,” he was a kind-hearted man with a quick smile and a soul full of music.
Born on Monday, July 22, 1946, in Santa Fe, NM, Frank was the son of the...
Dolores Grobe
Mar 15, 2026
Dolores (Granny) Grobe August 18th, 1947,
With profound sadness and deep love, we announce the passing of our loving Mother Dolores Grobe on March 15th, 2026. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Father: Crecensio Escudero, Mother: Flora Escudero
Sisters: Elizabeth Rael, Anita Escudero & Sandy Escudero and Greg Chavez
She was called home alongside her loving and caring daughter Monica C....
Bruce Lionel Ross
Mar 15, 2026
Bruce Lionel Ross died on March 15th in his beloved Taos with his two children by his side. He was born on October 27, 1947, in Evanston, Illinois, to pharmacists Louis J. Ross and Shirlee M. (Thikoll) Ross. He grew up with his sister, Bonnie Schoenberg, six years his elder, and their childhood was profoundly shaped by the loss of...
Sandra Lee Gallegos Payne
Mar 14, 2026
“Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.” – Helen Keller.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sandra Lee Gallegos Payne. Sandra was born on May 17, 1955, in Santa Fe, NM, a daughter to the late David and Helen Gallegos, and went home to be with the Lord on March 14,...
Orlando H. Chacon
Mar 14, 2026
Orlando Henry Chacon, a devoted family man, skilled craftsman, and ardent outdoorsman, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, in Espanola, New Mexico. Born on December 6, 1956, in Fairview, New Mexico, Orlando lived a life marked by dedication, hard work, and a generous spirit that endeared him to his family and community.
A graduate of Espanola High School, Orlando's thirst...
Mark Peter Rodriguez
Mar 13, 2026
Mark Peter Rodriguez Obituary
Mark Rodriguez, 56, was lovingly called home to Jesus from St Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ after a 4 month fight to overcome a medical anomaly related to his cervical spine. Preceding him in death were his parents, Imelda & Robert Rodriguez and his brother, Ronald Rodriguez. He is survived by his wife Sandra...
Donald Robert MacFarlane
Mar 13, 2026
Donald Robert MacFarlane
July 10, 1930-March 13, 2026
Don passed away peacefully in his home at The Montecito, Santa Fe, NM on March 13, 2026. He is survived by his daughter Ginger, son Eric and his wife Sharon, sister Athene Main and nephews Dale and Louis Main. He is also survived by 3 grand dogs and 2 grand turtles.
Donald R. MacFarlane was...
James "Jay" Rose
Mar 13, 2026
James "Jay" Rose
Passed away on March 13th at the age of 85. Jay was born April 11, 1940 in Monterey Park, CA. He attended Fallbrook High School, San Marcos Junior College, and UC Davis Veterinary School where he met his wife, Ethel, who was also attending Veterinary School there. They established, owned and operated the San Luis Rey Equine Clinic...
Dolores M. Montoya
Mar 12, 2026
Dolores M Montoya, 86 of El Prado, passed away on March 12, 2026.
Our dear beloved Dolores has gone to be with the Lord and the love of her life, Ernesto.
She is preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and love of her life Ernesto M Montoya of El Prado; her two sons Julian E Montoya & Julian A Montoya;...
