Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Loretta Martinez
Oct 2, 2024
Loretta C. Martinez, age 69, born April 25, 1955 and raised in Taos, NM who later resided in Santa Fe, NM unexpectedly passed away in her home on October 2, 2024 after a short battle with kidney disease. She was an exemplary, tenacious, and honorable woman who was kind to every person she met. Loretta is preceded in death by...
Ricardo Chavez
Oct 2, 2024
Ricardo Chavez went home to our Lord and Savior on October 2nd, 2024.
Ricardo was born on August 20th, 1976, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to parents Manuel Chavez and Deborah Stauffer.
Ricardo was always filled with pure happiness, no matter what challenges he faced. He remained positive and looked on the bright side, earning respect for his kindness...
Gerald Tapia
Oct 1, 2024
Gerald Ben Tapia, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and esteemed professional engineer passed away on October 1st, 2024 in Rio Rancho, NM. He was born on July 12th, 1962 in Santa Fe NM to his loving parents Benjamin and the late Georgia Tapia.
Gerald's memory will forever be cherished by his devoted wife Sandy; his children Steven Tapia...
Rudy Valdez
Oct 1, 2024
In Loving Memory of Rudy Valdez Jr
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rudy, age 35, on Tuesday, October 1st. Rudy was a beloved son, brother, father, nephew, uncle, and friend, whose love and laughter touched everyone he met. His heart of gold was always ready to give and support others, especially the youth, who always came first. Rudy...
Linda Garcia
Sep 30, 2024
Linda Marie Garcia, 70, passed away on September 30th with her family by her side. Linda was a lifelong Santa Fe resident. She was preceded in death by her beloved son Jesse Garcia, husband Luiz M. Garcia, parents Lino and Maida Barela, mother-in-law Aurelia Bustos, brother Michael Barela, and sister Jeannie Parker. She is survived by her daughter Angelica Garcia,...
Ruth Pratt
Sep 29, 2024
Ruth Helen Ballou Pratt went to meet her eternal Father on September 29, 2024, In Los Alamos, New Mexico, where she had been living with her sister, Mary Courtright, for the past four years.
Ruth was born in Furnas County, Nebraska, near the town of Wilsonville, on All Saints’ Day in 1926. She was the third of five children, and...
Michael Tindall
Sep 28, 2024
Michael E. Tindall (Mike) passed away peacefully Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the
Espanola Presbyterian Hospital in New Mexico, after a brief illness and surrounded by family and friends. Mike was born in Monticello, Arkansas, to parents Harry and Kathleen Horn Tindall, who preceded him in death. Mike was 77 years old.
Mike graduated from Lakeside High School in Lake...
Desiree Baca
Sep 28, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Desiree Victoria Baca announced her passing on September 28, 2024, at the age of 39.
Desiree grew up in a loving home in Velarde New Mexico. She attended Velarde Elementary, Garfield Middle school, and later Taos High School. Desiree graduated from Taos High School and continued her education at UNM-Taos...
Lucy Sanchez Jaramillo
Sep 28, 2024
Lucy Maryann Jaramillo (née Maryann Lucy Sanchez) of El Rito, New Mexico, passed away at home on September 28, 2024, after a months-long fight with an incurable form of cancer.
Heaven surely has gained an angel. Lucy praised God her entire life, and through good times and hard times, her faith remained rock solid. She regularly attended services and even...
James Toevs
Sep 27, 2024
James “Jim” Waldo Toevs passed away on September 27, 2024.He was born in Chicago, Illinois to Waldo and Dorothy Toevs. “Jim” attended high school at East High School in Pueblo, Colorado and received his bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics at the University of Colorado. He furthered his studies at California Institute of Technology, receiving his Ph.D. in Astro Physics.
Jim...
Ramon Sandoval
Sep 26, 2024
The Sandoval family announces that on 9/26/24 at the age of 84 Ramon has joined our Lord. He is preceded in death by: parents (Ramon and Cleotilde Sandoval, Bertha Graham, Virginia Lopez, Soveida Romero, Henry Sandoval, and Julian Sandoval.
Ramon grew up in the community of Ranchito's and Taos New Mexico. He was one of eight. He came from humble...
Barry Bertola
Sep 26, 2024
Born in Santa Fe, NM, to Aileen Wilson and Raymond Bertola, Barry is survived by his wife, Emily Bertola, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. He worked for Santa Fe County for 25 years before retiring. He is preceded in death by his son, Dale Bertola, and his brothers, Gene and Fred Bertola.
Barry is survived by...
Maria Mathes
Sep 25, 2024
Michaelene Maria Mathes, age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024.
Maria was preceded in death by her parents Michael Stephen Mathes and Matilda Pauline Kempf Mathes. She is survived by her twin sister Dr. Patricia Mathes Cane, PhD and two special friends of many years, Cindy Roybal and Carla Amoruso.
Maria was born on January 8, 1941 in Houston,...
Maryann Montano
Sep 25, 2024
Maryann Catherine Montano. She was born in Santa Fe, NM on January 27, 1959, she passed away peacefully at home in Rio Rancho, NM on September 25, 2024. She was surrounded by her husband of 44 years, Carlos Montano and her sister Bea Trujillo and Darlene Gonzales.
She is survived by her mother Mary Lou Montoya, her sister Patricia Renteria,...
Jacquelyn Mapes
Sep 24, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jacquelyn “Jackie” Mapes, of Ranchos De Taos. Jackie passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving partner Jeff Einhorn, her family and many friends.
Jackie was born on May of 1951 to Douglas and Evelyn Hurst in Tokyo, Japan. She and her family moved to Monterey,...
Jose Gonzalez
Sep 24, 2024
Jose de Jesus Gonzalez October 5, 1945 - September 24, 2024 of Santa Fe, NM passed away after a short illness. Born in Ponce Puerto Rico, Jose came to the mainland when he was seventeen years old without knowing any English but with a strong work ethic. He quickly became fluent in English and had an aptitude for numbers going...
Lynda Diane
Sep 22, 2024
Lynda Diane Romero died on September 22, 2024 surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Los Angeles CA on 6-13-46 and grew up in Santa Fe, retired from public service with the State of New Mexico with the Taxation Revenue Department.
Lynda is survived by her husband David of 50 years, daughter Cathleen, son Anthony (Shawnee), grandchildren Danica, Alexandra...
Michael Tena
Sep 21, 2024
Michael D. Tena our beloved husband, father and pampa entered external life with our lord September 21, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born June 18, 1946. Michael lived in Santa Fe most of his life. He honorably served his country with the United State Marine Corps. Michael will be deeply missed by his family.
He is preceded...
Antonio Tapia
Sep 21, 2024
Antonio (Tony) F. Tapia
Antonio (Tony) F. Tapia passed away September 21,2024 after a lengthy illness at the age of 91. Tony served in the US Navy. He owned and operated Tony’s Rental for 42 years. He served as and Usher at St. Johns for many years. He enjoyed golf, fishing, working and showing his classic cars.
Tony is survived...
Linda Palmer
Sep 20, 2024
Linda Palmer, a long-time resident of Santa Fe, peacefully passed away at her home on September 20, 2024. Linda was born on February 5,1942 on a US military base in Panama and grew up between Massachusetts and Nebraska, where her family had a cattle ranch. She obtained a teaching degree from Salem State College, and in 1962, took a teaching...
