Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Christine Constance Brandes
May 3, 2025
With overwhelming sorrow, I must announce that Chris has passed. Christine Constance Liman Brandes succumbed to pancreatic cancer on 03 April, 2025. She was born on 31 August 1950 in Flushing, New York to parents Norman and Florence Liman. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Brandes, and sister, Lisa Shavers. We met in 1970 at the University of Missouri,...
Joseph Jacquez
May 2, 2025
It is with deep sadness to announce the passing of our dearly beloved Joseph Jacquez Sr., age 61, a resident of Santa Cruz, NM, who passed away on Friday May 02, 2025. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife Isabel Jacquez, son Valentin Jacquez, brothers Daniel and Bert Jacquez, Paternal grandparents Julian and Dolores Jacquez and Maternal grandparents Leopoldo...
Felicia Archuleta
May 2, 2025
Felicia Archuleta, a vibrant spirit born on November 2, 2005, in Espanola, New Mexico, left this world far too soon on May 2, 2025, at the tender age of 19. Her passing, tragic and untimely, has left an indelible mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her—a true testament to the profound impact she had on the lives...
Marisol Palomino
May 1, 2025
Marisol Palomino, a vibrant spirit full of joy and warmth, was born on June 5, 1999, in Espanola, New Mexico. She left this world too soon on May 1, 2025, in Taos, New Mexico, at the tender age of 25.
Marisol was known for her happy, bubbly personality, and her infectious laughter could brighten even the darkest of days. She approached...
Joseph Rodarte
May 1, 2025
Joseph Rodarte, a beloved son, grandson, brother, and father was called home on May 1st. Joseph loved to spend time with family. His charismatic personality and warm hugs was a testament to the kind of man he was. He was a man that believed in hard work and helping others. He would give you the shirt off his back if...
Norma R. Vigil
May 1, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, devoted sister, caring aunt, and loyal friend, Rosalía “Norma” Vigil. Norma was born on June 10, 1946, and peacefully left this world on May 1, 2025, at the age of 78, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Nambe, New...
Fredrick James Sandoval
Apr 30, 2025
Services: June 6th, 2025 10:30AM
Blaze Christian Fellowship
6 bisbee Ct.
Santa Fe NM
Burial: 12:30
Rivera Family Funerals and Cremations 417 East Rodeo Rd.
Reception to follow at Blaze Christian Fellowship
Craig Gibson
2025
The reel has ended -
The final scene has come! I am now a silent key! White sandy beaches- palm trees swaying, the waves call out to me. Here, I will spend eternity. 🙏 Craig was a beautiful soul who was loved and will be greatly missed by many.
Patrick A. Romero
Apr 30, 2025
Patrick A. Romero, 61, a loving husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Emilio, and great-niece, Kaylyn; his mother-in-law Evelyn, brother-in-law Gabby, and sister-in-law Val.
Patrick is survived by his wife Julene; his mother Lorraine; sisters Michelle (Edward), Teri (Eddie), Jeri (James), Jaqueline;...
Gilbert F. Garcia
Apr 30, 2025
Gilbert Felix Garcia, 83, a longtime resident of Española, born in Santa Fe, NM and raised in Coyote, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2025, following a lengthy illness. Gilbert was best known for his successful business that he owned, operated and worked at for over 40 years, Gilbert's Auto Repair.
Gilbert was preceded in death by his...
John Jaramillo
2025
John J. Jaramillo (Coach Jara, Mr. Jaramillo)
John Jaramillo, 56, of Santa Fe, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He will be remembered for his larger-than-life personality, jokes, stories, contagious laughter, generous heart and a smile that lit up every room.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ramon and Guadalupe Angel; paternal grandparents,...
Sarah Elizabeth Hein
Apr 29, 2025
Following a 14-month battle with brain cancer, on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025, Sarah Elizabeth Hein passed peacefully from this world at her home, and in the company of family. She was 67 years old.
Sarah was born on September 8th, 1957, in Salina, Kansas, the oldest child of Robert Dean Hein and Loretta Mae (né Noonen) Hein. She grew up in...
Zackie Sue Salmon
Apr 27, 2025
Zackie Sue Salmon
December 29, 1947 – April 24, 2025
Zackie Sue Salmon passed away on April 24, 2025, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, after a long illness. She was born December 29, 1947, in Hall County, Memphis, Texas, to Ruth (Eunice Reynolds) and Patrick H. Salmon.
She is survived by her son Demian (Nicki); her sister Pati (Bob); three treasured granddaughters, Rylie,...
Serena Prather
Apr 26, 2025
Serena Prather, a luminous spirit who graced the world with her warmth and vibrancy, passed away on April 26, 2025, in the land of her birth, Reno, Nevada. She was born on June 10, 1980, in Reno, Nevada. She spent 44 years weaving a tapestry of love, kindness, and creativity that will resonate through the lives she touched.
A full obituary...
Colleen Elizabeth Olinger
Apr 25, 2025
Colleen Elizabeth Olinger, born on December 6, 1940, in Pioche, Nevada, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025.
She will be remembered fondly by her family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to share in the light that she brought into the world. Her memory is a treasure that will remain cherished, inspiring those who knew her to carry forward...
Pablo Alejandro Kelly
Apr 22, 2025
Pablo Alejandro Kelly left us on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 and the world has lost one of the brightest, wildly creative, most caring, and pure of spirit beings on the planet.
Pablo entered this world as a fat, redhead, Mexican-Irish baby in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 4, 1970. He grew up in Barrio de la Cañada in Santa Fe, New Mexico...
John Brice Penner Jr.
Apr 22, 2025
John Brice Penner Jr., of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, at the age of 91. He was born on October 4, 1933, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Manuela Rivera Penner and John Brice Penner Sr. John dedicated 30 years of service as a police officer with the City of Santa Fe Police Department....
Frances "Pancha" M. Barela
Apr 22, 2025
Frances “Pancha” M. Barela, 94, passed away peacefully and went to be with Our Lord on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. She was born on March 9, 1931. She is survived by her daughters Angela Martinez (Joe), Pearl Bransford (Artie), and Linda Kane (Bob), and her son Herman Duran. She is also survived by her grandchildren David, Lynette, Nathaniel, Lynda, Richard,...
Mariana Catanach
2025
Mariana Catanach (94) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on April 21, 2025, after a long illness. Mariana maintained her kindness, grace, compassion, sense of humor, appreciation of beauty, love of family and friends. She also expressed gratitude for her long life, full of wonderful and varied experiences.
Mariana was born in Boise City, Oklahoma, to Florinda G. and Roman...
Anthony Segura
Apr 21, 2025
Anthony “Tonio” Segura, age 60, passed away on April 21, 2025.
Tonio was born on December 17, 1964, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Juanita and Liberato Segura. He was raised in the close-knit town of Cerrillos, NM, surrounded by family, friends, and the strong roots of community.
Though he proudly graduated from the school of hard knocks, Tonio lived with heart and...
