Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Lillian Libby Baumbach
May 20, 2026
Lillian Baumbach was born on July 19, 1920 in Chicago to Jewish immigrants Luis Lieberman from Lithuania and Goldie Konblett from the Soviet Union, and died peacefully on May 20, 2026 at home in Santa Fe New Mexico surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her two children, daughter Joan Baumbach and husband George Marsden, and son James...
Diana P Duran
May 20, 2026
Diana P. Duran, a beloved daughter of Taos and a cherished pillar of her community, passed away peacefully at home on May 20, 2026, just days before her 68th birthday. Born on May 27, 1958, in Taos, Diana’s life was deeply woven into the fabric of Northern New Mexico, where her laughter and love echoed through the hills and valleys...
Steve M Taratula
May 19, 2026
Services for Steve are Pending at this time. The family would like to thank everyone that has shown love and support at this trying time.
Samuel G. Roybal Jr.
May 18, 2026
Samuel G. Roybal Jr., a true family man and pillar of strength, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 18, 2026. Born on Christmas Day in 1944 in El Rancho, NM, Sam lived a life rich with love, dedication, humor, and craftsmanship, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who knew him.
Sam was a...
Barbara Vanetia Mason
May 18, 2026
Barbara Vanetia (Eukel) Mason, a resident of Santa Fe for over 75 years, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026 at the age of 97. Born on March 5, 1929, in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, she was the daughter of William and Wilna (Bullis) Eukel. Barbara spent her early childhood living on a farm until the age of eleven, at...
Toby Anderson
May 17, 2026
Toby Malcolm Anderson, 74, beloved husband, father, grandfather, builder, and friend, passed away on May 17, 2026, surrounded by family.
Born on January 12, 1952, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Toby was the son of George and Margaret (Ayres) Anderson. When he was nine years old, the family moved from Cimarron to Santa Fe, where Toby would spend the rest of his...
Samuel David Botsios
May 17, 2026
Passed away peacefully Sunday May 17, 2026 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Samuel is survived by his father Ted A. Botsios, his mother Laurene Rucinski, Grandma Pat Botsios, uncles, aunts an cousins.
He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Private burial services have take place.
Kenneth Coop
May 16, 2026
Ken Coop, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away May 16, 2026, at the age of 89.
Ken was born in Fairfield, Iowa where he and his brother spent their childhood doing farm chores, playing with their cousins, and attending a one-room country school. At 18, Ken joined the U.S. Navy and spent the next four years specializing in air...
Ronald Reynolds
May 16, 2026
Ronald Reynolds passed away on May 16, 2026. A full obituary is pending.
Martin John Perea
May 15, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Martin John Perea, who departed this world surrounded by loved ones.
He is preceded in death by his beloved father, John Perea; mother, Isabel Perea; and brother, Steve Perea. Martin is survived by his loving sister, Cecilia Chavez and, Louie Chavez; his sister, Anna Perea and her boyfriend, Paul Narvaiz;...
Betty Jaramillo
May 13, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty Jaramillo, a long time resident of Chimayo. She died Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at the Santa Fe Care Center. Betty, beloved wife and mother, peacefully left us at the age of 86. Born June 12,1939. Betty dedicated her life to her family. She worked cleaning houses, always ensuring...
Marilyn Kay Meyer
May 13, 2026
Obituary for Marilyn Meyer
Marilyn Kay Meyer passed very quickly but peacefully on May 13th, just 45 days after her husband of 76 years, James Meyer, passed. She was always a procrastinator, but apparently not in death.
Marilyn was born on June 29th, 1931, to Kenneth and Kay Leach in Quincy, Illinois. She attended Quincy High School. A little-known fact is that...
Sheila Ann Gallegos
May 12, 2026
Sheila Ann Gallegos, 59 of Santa Fe, NM went home to be with our Lord and Savior on May 12, 2026.
Sheila was the first child born on March 31, 1967 to William & Margie Gallegos. She was proceeded in death by her loving father William Gallegos whom she adored.
Sheila leaves behind her mother, Margie Gallegos, her daughters Kathleen Gallegos (Anthony),...
Valentina Baldonado
May 12, 2026
Valentina Baldonado peacefully passed away at her home on May 12, 2026, at the age of 94, surrounded by her family. Valentina was born on September 15, 1931, to Antonio (Tono) and Ascension (Chon) Maestas and was raised in Canjilon, NM. She married her husband, Jose Roques Baldonado, and had two sons, Joseph Baldonado, whom she cared for until he...
Richard Louis Polese
May 11, 2026
Long time Santa Fe resident Richard Louis Polese, 84, passed away on Monday, May 11th, 2026.
Richard was born in Berkeley, California on November 16,1941 to Esther and James Polese. He grew up in Menlo Park, California and attended San Jose State before taking a road trip to see the country and find a small college. He landed in Hanover, Indiana...
Gloria T Vigil
May 11, 2026
Gloria T. Vigil, 94, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Gloria was born Maria Gloria Trujillo on July 8, 1931, in Bernalillo, New Mexico, to Guadalupe Montaño and Anastacio Trujillo. She was the youngest of four children and was primarily raised by her mother, affectionately known throughout the community as...
Ronald Crespin
May 9, 2026
Ron Crespin, beloved father, uncle, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on the morning of May 9, 2026. Ron was born on April 4, 1947, in Tucumcari, New Mexico, to Juan and Rita Crespin. He was preceded in death by his beloved children, Taya and Tannin Crespin; his parents, Juan and Rita Crespin; and his...
Richard D. Holland
May 7, 2026
Richard D. Holland died May 7, 2026, in Ojo Sarco. He was diagnosed with cancer in April, entered hospice care, and died in his home in Ojo Sarco.
Richard was born on July 10, 1942. He was a reflective man, with an artistic sensibility and talents. He loved books, writing haiku poetry, studying philosophy and examining and discussing ideas old and...
