Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
John Charles Patrick Chapman
Nov 4, 2024
John Charles Patrick Chapman passed away in the early morning of November 4th, 2024, after a long battle with various illnesses.
John was a generous man, willing to lend his shirt or a story to anyone in need. He proudly served in the United States Army during Vietnam and was an active Veteran in New Mexico as a member of the...
Victoria Gonzales
Nov 3, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Victoria Gonzales on November 3, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on December 23, 1938, Victoria was one of 8 children born to Jose Maria and Matiana Martinez.
Victoria will be reunited with her son Lawrence Gonazales, her Parents, Brothers Antonio, Ramon, and Michael, and Sister MaryAnn. She is...
Eddie Ray Martinez
Nov 3, 2024
Eddie Ray Martinez was born on July 16th, 1966, in Denver, Colorado. He passed away suddenly on Sunday November 3, 2024.
He was a professional painter and had just started his own business. He liked fishing. Camping, hanging around with his family and cheering on his Los Angeles Rams.
He is survived by his Fiancé, Catherine Howland, and very close friend Candy...
Mary Lou Salazar
Nov 2, 2024
Mary Lou Salazar, age 92, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024 at the family ranch in Stanley, New Mexico, surrounded by her loved ones.
Mary Lou was born on March 31, 1932, in Stanley, New Mexico and graduated from Stanley high school.
Mary Lou was born to Basilio and Miquelita Anaya (deceased) and She is also preceded in death and widowed...
Joann Kay Sterrett
Nov 1, 2024
Joann Kay Sterrett born on the 12th of January 1942 in her parents home, passed away on November 1, 2024. Joann was the third born child of Roy and Ina Ratliff. As a child, she stayed exceptionally active in horse shows and a was a proud member of the Santa Fe Horse Show Association.
Joann married John Sterrett in 1961 with...
John Chavez
Oct 31, 2024
John Chavez October 27, 1936 - October 31, 2024
John Chavez (Johnny) passed away peacefully on October 31,2024 surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, lived in California, Nevada and resided in Santa Fe, New Mexico for many years until passing. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Tillie of 30 years, parents Herman...
Carolyn Louise Doherty
Oct 31, 2024
Carolyn Doherty Obituary
Carolyn L Doherty passed away peacefully in her home in Santa Fe on October 31, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Carolyn was born on October 1, 1934, to her parents, Ralph and Louise Gilbert of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. She graduated from Syracuse University magna cum laude with a B.A. in Fine Arts. She worked as a fashion designer in...
Michael Alberico
Oct 31, 2024
Michael Anthony Alberico 63 of Santa Fe passed away peacefully on 10/31/2024. The lord called him home after a lengthy illness he was born in Santa Fe NM, He is proceeded in death by his loving parents Ralph and Esther Alberico, Sister Patricia Martinez and Brother Ralph Jr. Alberico. He is survived by his 3 sisters, Debbie Trujillo, Carmen Garduno,...
Kurt Allen Riefner
Oct 31, 2024
Kurt Allen Riefner, born October 10, 1958, passed away October 31, 2024, In Taos, N.M.
He is survived by his two sons Nicholas Riefner (Ariana) and Ian Riefner, his 3 brothers Don Riefner, Willie Riefner and Bob Riefner, and his grandson, Noah Riefner.
His love of dogs, darts, friends and family and above all, Pittsburgh sports was immense and will never be...
Martha L. Rotunno
Oct 31, 2024
Martha Luna Rotunno, 92, passed away at home on October 31, 2024, in Santa Fe, NM, surrounded by loving family. Martha was born in Saginaw, Michigan on October 24, 1932. She was preceded in death by Robert A. Rotunno, Father of her children; Joe Medina, Companion; Sons: Robert Steven (Sharon Voss), Angelo Eric and Gilbert Joseph; Parents: Lee and Joseph...
Gilbert P. Martinez
Oct 30, 2024
Gilbert P. Martinez passed away peacefully in his childhood home on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024. He was born in Santa Fe, NM on June 11th, 1970. He graduated with honors from TX DeVry University and NM Highlands University. Gilbert worked and retired from the State of New Mexico. He loved music, cats, the Dallas Cowboys, and traveling around the world....
Angelica Medina
Oct 30, 2024
Angelica Medina, 88, from Chimayo, NM, passed away on October 30, 2024, due to a short illness. She was born on February 7, 1936, in Coyote, NM, to parents Vicente and Beatrice Martinez. She was married to Johnny Medina on October 25, 1958, at Santa Cruz, NM.
Angelica was preceded in death by her parents, Vicente and Beatrice Martinez, son, Johnny...
Matthew Cantu
Oct 30, 2024
Matthew Cantu passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 30, 2024. In honor of Matthew, a memorial service will be held at Santa Fe Baptist Church, 4977 Agua Fria, on Saturday, November 2 at 11:00. Private burial will be held at a later date. Matthew was born on May 22, 1993, in Los Alamos,...
Carla Muth
Oct 29, 2024
Carla L. Muth 07/10/42 - 10/29/24
Carla was born in Lansing, Michigan on July 10, 1942, the daughter of Carl and Leah Peterson. The family followed her father to Los Alamos after the war and his work on the Manhattan Project. She spent her junior high and senior high school years in Los Alamos. Carla attended the University of New Mexico...
Rebecca Donohue
Oct 29, 2024
Rebecca (Becky) Donohue passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 29th, 2024, surrounded by family. Becky was born in Greensboro, North Carolina in 1949. After high school, she attended Randolph-Macon Woman’s College before transferring to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she received a B.A. in 1971. She received an M.A. from George Washington University in...
Anthony Gonsalves
Oct 29, 2024
Anthony John Gonsalves (December 28, 1963 – October 29, 2024) was born in San Jose, California, but resided in New Mexico for most of his life. After suffering a heart attack a few days prior, he passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024 in the presence of family and in the midst of prayer. He graduated from St. Michael’s High...
Faby Romero
Oct 28, 2024
Faby was born on October 30, 1937. She passed away on October 28, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.
Faby was preceded in death by her beloved husband Joe D. Romero, her parents Antonio & Emma Jeantette, brothers-in-law Salomon Dominguez & Fermin Vigil, nephew Steven Dominguez, great niece Ashlynn Dominguez, and many in-laws.
She is survived by nephew and niece Michael and...
Diana Miller
Oct 27, 2024
The world lost a shining star with the passing of beloved Taos gallerist, Diana Miller, on October 27, 2024, at her home in Abiquiu, NM, from complications of diabetes.
Born Diana Dolan in Keokuk, IA. on July 19, 1949, Diana grew up in eastern Michigan. Following her academic studies, she spent a good deal of time traveling in Europe refining her...
Lawrence E Martinez
Oct 27, 2024
Lawrence E. Martinez age 80 was welcomed into Heaven’s Gate on Sunday October 27, 2024.
Born on June 17, 1944 in San Luis Colorado, raised in Costilla New Mexico.
Lawrence was a loving father and true friend to many. He was preceded in death by his beloved Father Eligio Martinez Beloved Mother Corina Cortez Martinez, Beloved Brother Ross Martinez, and Beloved wife...
R. Dennis Chavez
Oct 26, 2024
R. Dennis Chavez (67) of Santa Fe passed away on October 26, 2024. Born November 24, 1956.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Magdalena Chavez. He was brother to Loretta Evans, brother-in-law to Gary Evans, sister Magdalena Sikes, brother to Arthur Chavez and brother-in-law to Renee Chavez. He was uncle to several nieces and nephews. He took...
