Obituaries

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

Merced A. Sandoval

Merced A. Sandoval

Jul 25, 2018

Merced Sandoval, 91, of Nambe' passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday July 25, 2018. Merced was born on August 2, 1926 in Nambe to Merced and Andreita Sandoval who have preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his wife Elsie Ortiz Sandoval; brothers Sabestian, Vicente, Garcedan; sisters Josie Ortiz, Toni Herrera, Chana Gomez; in-laws...

Margaret V. Murphy

Margaret V. Murphy

Jul 25, 2018

Margaret “Peg” Murphy, age 95, resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2018. She was born on January 2, 1923, in Boston, Massachusetts, and is preceded in death by her father Edward E. Hart and her mother Ida M. Sampson. Peg is survived by her sons, Paul A. Murphy of Brighton, Michigan, David E. Murphy...

Isaias Ike Alarid

Isaias Ike Alarid

Jul 24, 2018

We all loved Ikie in life and will continue to love and cherish him in death. After an extraordinary 90 years Ike Alarid passed away at home in Santa Fe on the 24th of July. He was our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He retired from the New Mexico National Guard as CWO4 with 35 years of service....

Gregory Scott Fenner

Gregory Scott Fenner

Jul 24, 2018

Gregory S. Fenner, 64 resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on July 24, 2018. He was born on November 7, 1953 in Newark. NJ to Doris and Harold Fenner. He is preceded in death by his parents Harold and Doris Fenner. Gregory is survived by his son Jeremiah Fenner from Santa Fe, NM, daughter: Kristen Fenner from Thornton, CO,...

Kenneth James Burchfiel Jr.

Kenneth James Burchfiel Jr.

Jul 22, 2018

Kenneth James Burchfiel Jr. of Santa Fe passed away peacefully on July 22 with his wife Linda, children Nellie and Ken, and sisters Penney and Kay with him at home. He was 67 years old, and the cause of death was bile duct cancer. He loved the legal profession, and in addition to his 32-year career as a patent lawyer...

June Carolyne Lederman

June Carolyne Lederman

Jul 22, 2018

June Caroline Lederman much loved wife, mother, sister and friend, passed away July 21, 2018 from natural causes at her home in Espanola, NM. June was born June 30, 1932, in Mt. Vernon, Il to Oma May Melton (Vaughan) and Verne Scott Melton Sr. She had three brothers, Verne Scott Melton Jr. and Robert Scott who predeceased her, and William...

Yvonne Montgomery

Yvonne Montgomery

Jul 22, 2018

Yvonne B. Montgomery, 70, of Taos passed away peacefully on July 22, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dalton and Olivia Montgomery, brother, Mark Montgomery, niece, Karen Pettine-Martinez and nephew, Kevin Montgomery. She is survived by her daughters, Renee Weber-Medina (Rick), Rachel Weber (Gil John Tafoya) and Regan Weber, grandchildren, Mikhalo, Olivia, Marcus, Jesse and Adeline, brothers,...

Albino G. Chacon

Albino G. Chacon

Jul 22, 2018

Albino Gregorio Chacon, 91, of Taos passed away on July 22, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Benito and Juanita Chacon, sister, Sally Venus, brothers, Joe, Benito and Manuel Chacon. He is survived by his wife, Frances Chacon, children, Christine Gutierrez (Lorenzo), Maria Gonzales, Perfecta Chacon (Roberto), Genevieve Martinez (Tomas), Pancho Chacon (Sylvia), Frank Chacon (Jade), 14...

Eluteria Maria Lujan

Eluteria Maria Lujan

Jul 21, 2018

Eluteria M. Lujan, 94 resident of Pecos, NM, passed away at home surrounded by her family on July 21, 2018 in Pecos, NM. She was born on September 23, 1923. Eluteria is preceded in death by her mother: Begina Sandoval, husband: Jose Antonio Lujan, son: Tony Lujan Jr., Jimmy Lujan, grandson: Aaron Perez and son-in-law: Orlando Sandoval. She is survived...

Santa Castillo

Santa Castillo

Jul 19, 2018

Santa Castillo, Age 70, passed away on July 19, 2018. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at 6:00 PM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, located at 1101 Fairview Lane, Espanola, NM Santa will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Eliza M. Martinez

Eliza M. Martinez

Jul 18, 2018

Eliza M. Martinez, 90, of Arroyo Seco passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 18, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Maximino Martinez, parents, Melquiares and Casimira Madrid, in-laws, Meliton and Brigida Martinez, brother and sisters, Casilda (Joselario), Remijio (Mary), Dora and Pat, granddaughter, Valerie Sanchez and grandson, Max Sanchez. She is survived by...

David Peter Burger Jr.

David Peter Burger Jr.

Jul 18, 2018

DAVID PETER BURGER, JR. David Peter Burger, Jr. of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on July 18, 2018. He was born in Upland, CA on September 13, 1982. David was preceded in death by his father, David Peter Burger, Sr., his paternal grandparents, Joseph Sr. and Florence Burger, his maternal grandparents, Ed and Peggy Silva, his aunt/Godmother Sharon Silva, his...

Patricia Ferrante

Patricia Ferrante

Jul 18, 2018

Patricia Gay Peak Ferrante, 90, of Taos passed away on July 18, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Armand Ferrante, parents, Oliver Peak and Nadine Duff Felton. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Ferrante, many other relatives and friends. Memorial will be held on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 12 Noon at the Taos Living Center...

Raul Fernando Fierro Najera

Raul Fernando Fierro Najera

Jul 17, 2018

Raul 'Indio' Fernando Fierro Najera age 61, resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on July 17, 2018 due to cancer. Raul was born March 5, 1957 in Sisoguichi, Chihuahua, Mexico to Carmen Najera and Andres Fierro. Raul was preceded in death by his father Andres Fierro and sister, Martha Fierro Najera. He is survived by his wife, Rosa...

Michelle Parr

Michelle Parr

Jul 16, 2018

Michelle (Marsh) Frances Parr passed away peacefully at CHRISTUS St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe, NM surrounded by her family and friends on Monday, July 16, 2018. Michelle was the daughter of William Wesley and Carolina Rodriguez Parr. Michelle’s story begins aqui en Taos on October 11, 1949. Michelle spent her childhood, grew up, and made many lifelong friends, while...

Angelina A. Salazar

Angelina A. Salazar

Jul 16, 2018

Angelina A. Salazar, Age 89 a resident from Santa Cruz, NM passed away on July 16, 2018. Angelina was preceded in death by her Husband; Thomas Salazar, Parents; Simon and Luz Gomez; Daughter; Lucy F. Salazar, Brothers; Marcos Gomez, Eloy Gomez, Nephews; George, Manuel and Kenneth Gomez. She is survived by her Son; Paul Salazar, Brother; Simon Gomez, Nephews; Michael,...

Paul Salazar

Paul Salazar

Jul 16, 2018

COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT Paul Salazar, 83, a lifelong resident of Hernandez, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 16, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert Salazar, Gregoria & Catarino Casaus, sons; Paul & Lucas, brother; Robert, bother-in-laws; Pedro Trujillo, John Munoz & Eulalio Griego, daughter-in-law; Connie Salazar, ex wife; Delores Salazar. Paul was one...

Margie A. Romero

Margie A. Romero

Jul 16, 2018

Margie Romero, 83 resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on July 16, 2018. She was born in Espanola, NM on July 20, 1934 to Cleo and Juan Romero. Margie is preceded in death by her parents: Jan and Cleo Romero, son: Larry Romero, daughter: Patsy Urioste, brothers: Juan Jr. and Horace Romero. She is survived by her son: Leroy...

Joe Lemo Martinez

Joe Lemo Martinez

Jul 16, 2018

Joe Lemo Martinez, 77, of Valdez passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 16th 2018. He is preceded in death by his mother, Adela Grant and father Octaviano "Tony" Martinez, brother, Sam Grant, in laws Alejandro and Maclovia Valdez. Joe Lemo is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Olivia Martinez, son, Dominic Martinez (wife,...

Rita Celine Sandoval

Rita Celine Sandoval

Jul 15, 2018

Rita Celine Sandoval, 68 resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on July 15, 2018 battling a lengthy illness. She was born in Santa Fe, NM on July 30, 1949 to Rose and Leopoldo Sandoval. Rita is preceded in death by her parents: Leopoldo and Rita Sandoval. She is survived by her son: Johnny Valdiviezo from Santa Fe, NM and...

Obituary Notifications

Subscribe to get new obituary notifications as Rivera Family Funerals & Cremations posts obituaries & tributes

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.