Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Steve Casias
Jul 26, 2024
Steve Casias, a beloved member of the Ranchos de Taos community, entered eternal rest on July 26, 2024, at the age of 63. Born in Montpellier, Idaho, and raised in Talpa, Steve was known for his warm heart, generous spirit, and unwavering dedication to his family and friends.
Steve was preceded in death by his father, Felipe Casias; his brothers,...
Ruben Martinez
Jul 26, 2024
Ruben Steve Martinez was born on September 28, 1954, and passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2024, in Chamisal, NM. He is preceded in death by his parents Macedonio and Lucia. Siblings Reynaldo, Josefa, Ramon, and Jose. Ruben is survived by his daughters Loretta (Gerardo), Ruby (Reyes), and Amy. Grandchildren Miguel, Reyes, Joaquin, Evan, Savannah, Bethany, Esperanza, Saul Jr., Cruz,...
Faith Flores
Jul 26, 2024
Faith Lila Flores was granted her angel wings on July 26, 2024. Her final days will be remembered by the people around her as magical. That is how Faith lived each and every day. Magic is what she brought to those around her.
Faith’s life seemed too short for those who were a part of her life. The quality...
Maria Rios
Jul 25, 2024
Public Viewing: Tuesday, July 30, 2024, 5:00pm @ Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light, 417 Rodeo Rd. Santa Fe, NM
Rosary: Tuesday, July 30, 2024, 6:00pm @ Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light, 417 Rodeo Rd. Santa Fe, NM
Funeral Mass: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 10:30am @ Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
Burial: To follow at Rosario Cemetery
Riginaldo Martinez
Jul 24, 2024
Riginaldo “Henry” Martinez 84 of Chamisal, NM passed away on July 24, 2024.
He is survived by his children Theresa and Carlos Martinez and their mother Lynn, his sisters: Isabel Maes, Carol Lopez, Helen Martinez and numerous other family members and friends.
He is proceeded in death by his parents Beroniz and Esquipula Martinez, brothers Jose, Armando, and...
Molly Fernandez
Jul 24, 2024
Amalia (Molly) Evangelina Santistevan Fernandez, 81, of Springer NM passed away peacefully at her home in Santa Fe on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband Policarpio (Polo) Fernandez, brother Joe Santistevan, sisters Mary Helen Santistevan and Marcella White, and her parents George and Jenny Santistevan. She is survived by her loving children George and...
Sherley Gonzales-Ortiz
Jul 23, 2024
Sherley J. Gonzales-Ortiz passed away on July 23, 2024, in Questa, NM. She was a 1977 graduate of Questa High School. She received her Doctor of Education degree in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Counseling Psychology from Northern Arizona University on May 14, 1993.
Dr. Gonzales-Ortiz is the daughter of Andres and Louise Gonzales of Questa, New Mexico....
Ramiro Flores
Jul 23, 2024
Ramiro “Uncle Ray” Flores, 70, our hero, mentor, husband, father, brother and uncle went to his Heavenly Father on July 23, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends. In 1959, when a young Ray moved to the United States, it was almost immediately clear that he had a profound sense of justice and that he would make his career in...
Evelyn Chavez
Jul 21, 2024
Evelyn Chavez, (69 years of age) passed away peacefully but suddenly and left on angel wings on July 21, 2024.
Evelyn was born on August 20, 1954, and was a long-life resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico where she met and married Larry Chavez on one beautiful summer day while hanging out with her sister and cousins at the Patrick Smith...
Manuel Franco
Jul 21, 2024
Manuel Franco 62
Passed away on July 21, 2024
He was preceded by his mother Maria Rasoon and Father Alfonso Franco and a brother Armando Franco.
He is survived by his loving wife Laura Franco. He is also survived by sisters Graciela (Hecter), Hilda, Sara, (Arturo). Brothers Othon (Lorraine), Luis (Bertha), Saul (CeCe), Alfonso (Luz). Saul (Sysi)
He is also survived by several nieces...
Antoinette (Mals) Sheffield
Jul 20, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother Antoinette Marie (Mals) Sheffield at the age of 74.
Antoinette was born on October 3, 1949 in Dayton, OH to Chester and Betty Mals. Raised in Dayton, Antoinette spent her young adult years working at a local hospital in the newborn nursery. She loved...
Rudy Lujan
Jul 19, 2024
M. Rudy Lujan passed away on July 19, 2024. He was born on August 22, 1940 in Santa Fe New Mexico to Jose and Mary Lujan. He is survived by his wife Fermie to whom he was married for 56 years and by his children Manny Lujan, Mona Lujan, and spouse Brent Smerud. He is also survived by his sisters...
Levi Valdez
Jul 17, 2024
Levi Valdez, 86, a resident of Velarde, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Born in la Petaca, NM, on January 6, 1938,
Levi was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Mila María Valdez; parents, Manuel Sr. and Delidia; brothers, Pastor Elias Valdez and Manuel Valdez Jr.; sisters, Alice Martinez, Bertha Esquibel, Susie Martinez and Estella...
Beatrice Samaniego
Jul 17, 2024
Beatrice Samaniego, 75, a lifelong resident of Chimayo, NM, passed away on July 17, 2024.
Beatrice was preceded in death by parents; Abel and Ramoncita Garcia, sister; Mary Frances and son; Timothy Samaniego.
She is survived by her children, daughter; Erika Samaniego (Lucas), son; Robert Garcia, siblings; Labrie Garcia, Molly Martinez, Lily Martinez, Viola Garcia, Carol Espinosa (Tito). brother; Abel Garcia, grandchildren;...
Jimmy Montgomery
Jul 16, 2024
James Montgomery passed away on July 16, 2024. The traditional approach would be to tell you about all of Jimmy’s accomplishments in life and his outstanding character. Well Jimmy didn’t have a long list of business successes or relationships to brag about but he did have that outstanding character.
Jimmy was born in Southern California in January of 1954....
Priscilla Ulibarri
Jul 15, 2024
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother Priscilla (PC) Ulibarri. PC passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family, on July 15, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Reynaldo (Reinnie) Ulibarri; daughter, Paulette Ulibarri; parents, Manford and Isabel Chavez; Sister, Adela Harris; Brothers, Gilbert, Bobby, and Ruben Chavez. In-laws: Leo...
Oclides Martinez
Jul 15, 2024
Oclides Martinez, age 84, of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on July 15, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Patricio Martinez and Orlando Arellano, her parents, Sergio and Dora Segura, granddaughter, Patricia Martinez Medina, sons-in-law David Hudson and Kevin Rucker, and several siblings.
She is survived by her loving children: Anita Martinez (Larry), Patricia Jonaidi (Thabet), Joaquin...
Matias Gonzales
Jul 15, 2024
Matias Gonzales, 85, passed away on July 15, 2024, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Matias was born in Santa Fe, NM on September 27, 1938, to his parents Matias and Irene Gonzales. He proudly served in the United States Army as a corporal.
Matias is preceded in death by his parents; his son Matias L. Gonzales; his sister, Dolores Dotson;...
Adrian Gallegos
Jul 14, 2024
Adrian Robert Gallegos
March 29,1941- July 14, 2024
Our beloved Adrian Gallegos of Santa Fe, NM went to be our Lord Sunday, July 14, 2024.
He loved being around family. Adrian loved being outdoors. He spent his time fishing, hunting and raising and caring for his pigeons. He loved music and was a drummer and singer since a...
Charlie Sena
Jul 14, 2024
Charlie Sena, age 89, passed away peacefully at home in Pecos NM, on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Charlie was born November 4, 1934, in East Pecos NM, the son of the late Isidro and Lore Sena. Survived by his wife Diana Grabowsky.
Charlie was the jack of all trades and owned Pecos Auto Repair. Charlie loved spending time with his family,...
