Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Ray Robert Candelaria
Aug 29, 2026
Ray Robert Candelaria was born September 14,1965 in Miami, Arizona and passed away unexpectedly on August 29, 2026 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was 60 years old, just shy of his 61st birthday.
Robert was a graduate of Santa Fe High School. He was a mason by trade, learning from his brother Chris, who was a master mason.
Robert's family and...
Francis Lyle Kerstiens
Aug 28, 2026
Francis Lyle Kerstiens
If you are reading this, then you know that the soul of Lyle has departed this world for the next. Lyle was born December 7, 1950, in Colorado Springs and grew up in Simla, Colorado. His soul departed on August 28, 2026, at the age of 75.
He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Marjorie Kerstiens; daughter Erica...
Raymond Salazar
Aug 28, 2026
Raymond Salazar passed peacefully on August 28, 2026, with his family surrounding him. He was born on March 11, 1949 in San Ignacio, NM and will be remembered with deep love by all who knew him.
At the center of Raymond’s life was his family, whose love and presence remained a lasting source of strength and joy. He is survived by...
Orlinda Romero
Aug 27, 2026
Orlinda Romero passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Esequiel Romero; daughter, Aileen Romero; grandson, Victor Atencio; parents, Felisandro and Juanita Rodriguez; in-laws, Aduato and Cleofas Romero; sister, Carolina Rodriguez; brothers, Alferino Rodriguez and Daniel Rodriguez.
She is survived by her daughters, Dolores Atencio (Edwin), Rosemary Fernandez (George), and...
Mary Menzel
Aug 27, 2026
Mary (Tsingou) Menzel, age 97, passed away peacefully in her home on August 27, 2026, following a short illness.
Mary was born to Greek immigrant parents on October 14, 1928. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin and a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of Michigan. In 1952, she accepted a position at Los Alamos...
Tom Young
Aug 26, 2026
TOM YOUNG, FITNESS INDUSTRY PIONEER
Tom Young, a pioneer of the modern health and fitness industry in the American West, passed away at age 92, his family announced. One of eleven children, Young grew up in Brooklyn, New York, served proudly in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, and eventually made New Mexico his home and his heart for...
Mary Jane Barba
Aug 25, 2026
Mary Jane Winnegar Barba was born on June 22, 1955, at St. Joseph Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico, her father, Andrew Winnegar, 1924-2024 and her mother, Susan McMahan Winnegar 1928-2026. Mary Jane was a very kind, generous, and humorous person. She was quick to smile, quick to laugh, and quick to forgive. She loved her family and loved animals. She...
Annetta Grace Darmitzel
Aug 25, 2026
Annetta Celeste Grace Darmitzel passed from this world on Tuesday, August 25th to be with her Lord and Father at the age of 75 and 8 days after a 18 month battle with stomach cancer. Annetta will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, a passionate educator and loyal friend to many across Santa Fe and the US.
Annetta was...
Marc David Martin
Aug 24, 2026
Marc David Martin, born on May 8, 1959 in Montreal, Canada, passed unexpectedly on August 24, 2026, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. His passing brings sorrow to all who knew him. Marc lived a life marked by kindness, warmth, and a spirit that drew people in. Marc was known as a caring man with an ever-present smile and a positive...
Rita Gonzales
Aug 23, 2026
Rita Gonzales, born April 4, 1940, in Los Angeles, California, passed away peacefully at her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on August 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind a legacy rooted in tenderness, devotion, and the steady, generous love she gave so freely to those around her.
Rita was, above all, devoted to her family. She...
Mary Tapia
Aug 23, 2026
Mary (Maria de los Angeles) Tapia (April 13, 1944) passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026, surrounded by her children and sister.
Life and Career
Born in Las Vegas, New Mexico, Mary worked in many office related fields. She began her professional career working for the Bank of Las Vegas and eventually moving on to the State of New Mexico, Human Services...
Loretta Lithgow
Aug 22, 2026
Frances Loretta Rose (Armijo) Lithgow was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on October 7, 1941, to the proud parents of Manual A. and Frances Apodaca Armijo just two months before the start of World War 2 and four years before meeting her father for the first time after he returned from the war. She passed away very close to...
Patricia Patsy Gonzales Morrow
Aug 22, 2026
Patricia “Patsy” Gonzales Morrow, born February 14, 1953, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, after courageously battling a lengthy illness for three years. Surrounded by her beloved family, she remained strong-willed and determined until her final breath.
Patsy’s life will be remembered lovingly by all who shared in it. To be surrounded by family in...
Larry Cisneros Jr.
Aug 22, 2026
CW4 Larry Cisneros, Jr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, August 22, 2026 after a long, happy, fulfilled life. He was born in Ranchos de Taos, NM on June 15, 1929 and raised and schooled in Questa, New Mexico, son of Laureano (JL) and Sovieda (Sobie) Cisneros.
After school Larry enlisted in the New Mexico National Guard out of...
Vincent F. Nasca
Aug 21, 2026
Vincent Francis Nasca
September 28, 1950 - August 21, 2026
Vincent Nasca, longtime resident of Nambe, passed away August 21, 2026 surrounded by love. He was born in San Francisco, CA to Helen and Vinicio Nasca and grew up in Falls Church Virginia as the oldest of four brothers whom he loved very much. Growing up, he had many adventures with his...
Bonnie J. Urias
Aug 21, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Bonnie J. Urias, who departed this life on August 21, 2026. Bonnie was cherished by her husband, family, friends, and all who knew her. Her fierce love for family, generous spirit, loyalty, and courage will be remembered by all whose lives she touched.
Bonnie was born on August 25, 1970,...
Loretta Gonzales
Aug 19, 2026
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our sister Loretta Gonzales. She was our mom’s youngest child out of Fifteen children. She was born September 8, 1966 and passed away suddenly on August 19, 2026.
Loretta picked up a brush and just started creating paintings of all kinds. She was also was great with teaching children. Children...
Diane Arenberg
Aug 18, 2026
Diane Louise Arenberg passed away on August 18, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Diane was preceded in death by her parents, William Kramer Jr. and Joanne Kramer, and her parents-in-law, Jean and Julius Theodore Arenberg, Jr. “Ted”. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Arenberg, with whom she shared 57 years; her daughters, Elizabeth Arenberg (Nick Metcalf), Molly Dunn (Katie), and...
Joe P. Baca
Aug 18, 2026
Jose Guillermo Pablo Baca, affectionately known as “Joe,” passed away peacefully at his home in Chimayo, New Mexico, on August 18, 2026. Born on June 30, 1944, in Chimayo, Joe’s life was deeply rooted in the community and traditions of Northern New Mexico.
Joe was a man who expressed his passion through his work and family. A talented mechanic, Joe dedicated...
Daniel Levario Solis
Aug 18, 2026
In Loving Memory of Daniel Levario Solis
Daniel Levario Solis, 82, of Sonora, Arizona, passed away on August 18, 2026.
Daniel spent many meaningful years in Santa Fe and Española, New Mexico, where he built a life rooted in family, community, faith, and service. He dedicated much of his career to helping others as a Programs Coordinator at the Penitentiary of New...
