Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico

Sep 11, 2024

Bruce Ambrose Ojaanimakwa’am “Rolling Thunder” LaFountain, a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, began his spirit journey on September 11, 2024. He passed away in his home studio in Santa Fe, New Mexico. 

 

Bruce was born on March 14, 1961 in Compton, California to Fred and Stella (Poitra) LaFountain. He was the fifth of 10 children, growing...

Sep 11, 2024

Janet C. (Larivee) Hull, 83, of Los Alamos, NM, and Centerville, MA, passed away on September 11, 2024. Jan was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Don, and her parents, Clarence and Margaret Larivee.

Born in Shrewsbury, MA, Jan moved to Cape Cod during her adolescence and graduated from Barnstable High School in the class of 1958....

Sep 11, 2024

Phillip Helario “Fish” Reyna, age 66, passed away at his home at Taos Pueblo, on September 11, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio Tony Reyna of Taos Pueblo and Annie Cata Reyna of Okay Owingeh Pueblo, sister, Marie A. Reyna of Taos Pueblo, and niece, Marlene Platero. He is survived by his brother John Anthony Reyna,...

Sep 11, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Guadalupe “Eli” Herrera, on September 11, 2024, at the age of 90. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with dementia, and subsequently leukemia, and prostate cancer. 

 

Eli was preceded in death by his parents, Francisco Herrera,...

Sep 11, 2024

Robert will be laid to rest at 11:00 A.M. on October 17th, 2024 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.

Sep 10, 2024

MARY JEAN PORTER

December 26, 1947 -September 10, 2024.

Born to parents Marjorie and Eugene Brown on December 26th, 1947, in Seattle, Washington, Mary Porter was a woman of renowned kindness, brilliance, and humor.Raised in Modesto, California, with siblings Susan and Tommy, Mary moved to New Mexico in 1972, following the birth of her daughter, Jessica. She later spent several years living...

Sep 10, 2024

We are deeply saddened with the loss of our beloved Mother Arabella L. Wheeler-Gonzalez, 98 years old, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 with her children by her side in Santa Fe, NM. Arabella was born on January 19, 1926 to parents Fred and Manuelita Santistevan in Taos, NM and was raised by Floyd and Daphne Santistevan on...

Sep 10, 2024

Bryan Emery, a brilliant mathematician, gifted musician, and deeply spiritual man, was born on June 21, 1955 in Roswell, New Mexico and passed away surrounded by his loving family on September 10, 2024 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leotha Ann Shultz, and David Wesley Emery. Bryan leaves behind a legacy of love,...

Sep 9, 2024

Peggy Ann Bowen, 77, a trailblazing attorney, social justice advocate, and cherished friend passed away in September. Born in Paris, Arkansas and raised in Carlsbad, New Mexico, she graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1965, and received a full scholarship to Washington University in St. Louis. Peggy earned her Juris Doctorate from the UNM School of Law in 1973. She...

Sep 9, 2024

Sep 8, 2024

Jose Alberto Garcia (Albert) 95, lifelong resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on September 8th, 2024 surrounded by his family. Albert was the son of deceased father Alfonso and mother Anita (Moya) Garcia. Albert graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1948 and was drafted into the Army during the Korean War. 

 

Albert was a soldier in the...

Sep 7, 2024

Phillip R Baldonado  aka (Pino) born October 8, 1949 , a lifelong resident of Santa Fe New Mexico, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on September 7, 2024. 

He is proceeded in death by his Mother Anastasia Baca, and Father Mauricio Baldonado of Algodones, NM and brothers Richard Baldonado and Daniel Baca. 

He is survived by...

Sep 6, 2024

Jack Ellvinger 10/29/1947 to 09/06/2024

Jack Ellvinger passed away on September 6, 2024. He was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey on October 29, 1947.  Jack worked for the State of New Mexico as a Bureau Chief and Los Alamos National Labs where he retired in 2010.  He was a Den Leader for Troop 53 for many years with the Boy...

Sep 6, 2024

Born: 12/15/1950

Died: 09/06/2024 1925hrs

 

Phyllis had a turbulent family life growing up. Because of this she never wanted to have children because she thought she would be a bad mother. This is funny because she always loved taking care of children ever since I met her at A&M. And even in her dementia in her later years she would always...

Sep 6, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa, brother, and friend.  Carlos Roger Herrera, 87 went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 6, 2024 surrounded by his family. 

 

He was preceded in death by his wife Gloria Duran-Herrera, his infant daughter Denisa Herrera, his grand-parents Juan Santos...

Sep 5, 2024

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Gerard Sanchez of Santa Fe NM, who left us on September 5, 2024. Richard was born June 29, 1984 and now a resident in Albuquerque NM, was a Chef at Hotel Chaco Level 5. Richard was a beloved member of our family and community. He will be remembered as...

Sep 4, 2024

George Federico Lujan, our beloved father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather, entered into eternal life with our Lord on September 4, 2024, at the age of 90. He was born on June 14, 1934.

 

He was preceded in death by his father Manuel Lujan Sr.; Mother Lorencita Romero Lujan; beloved aunt Bernadita (Bernie Romero); sisters: Rosanna Guitierrez; Theresa Montoya (Eloy);...

Sep 3, 2024

María Benítez passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024 in her Santa Fe, New Mexico home at the age of 82. María, who took Spanish dance and flamenco to a global audience as a leader, performer and teacher, has left us with a legacy that will live on for generations. She will be missed by many. She is survived by...

Sep 3, 2024

Barbara Rose Uher, 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on September 3, 2024 following a lengthy illness.

 

Barbara was born in the Bronx, New York, to Rose and Robly Lehecka. She married the love of her life, Joseph (Joe) L. Uher on April 7, 1956 in Bohemia, New York. Barbara worked at Brookhaven National Laboratory in...

Sep 2, 2024

Ruth Meharg of Chandler, Arizona passed away September 2nd at her son’s home in Taos, New Mexico, she was 3 days shy of her 99th birthday. Born in Irvington, New Jersey, Ruth and her family lived mainly in New Jersey, Rhode Island and South Carolina while she was growing up. Ruth was trained classically on the piano and played beautifully....