Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Carl Bernard Berghofer
Sep 21, 2025
Born May 19, 1926 and passed September 21, 2025 at the age of 99. Carl had many titles to include husband, father, grandfather, friend, community leader, story teller, hero, life saver, and teacher. He is preceded by his wife Faith, his brother Lewis and sister Dee. Also passing before him; three children Faith Elaine, Gordon, and Carl "Windy"Jr. He is...
Kenneth Malcolm Blair
Sep 20, 2025
Kenneth Malcolm Blair passed Saturday, September 20th, 2025, in his home in Taos, New Mexico, after a long and well-lived life marked by creativity, humor, and an industrious spirit.
Kenneth was born November 12th, 1929, to Margaret and Malcolm Blair of Somerville, MA. After serving in the Army, Ken had access to the GI Bill. Unable to enroll in college as...
Luisa Suzanna Martinez
Sep 19, 2025
Luisa Suzanna Martinez also known as Lou, Born August 24, 1938, passed away on September 19, 2025, at the age of 87. Resident of Santa Fe, NM.
Services will be held on October 16, 2025, at Saint John’s Catholic Church 1301 Osage AVE, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Rosary at 10am following the mass at 11am. Burial Services at the National Guard...
Gerald "Jerry" Duck
Sep 18, 2025
Celebrating a Life Well-Lived
Gerald “Jerry” Duck
July 13, 1936 – September 18, 2025
Gerald (Jerry) Duck, a longtime resident of Santa Fe and most recently Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, in Rio Rancho. Born on July 13, 1936, in Hanover, Pennsylvania, Jerry lived a life marked by devotion to family, service to country, and commitment to...
Robert Wayne Mathews
Sep 18, 2025
Robert Wayne Mathews, a long-time Santa Fe resident, died on September 18 at the age of 88. A devoted family man, accomplished engineer and dedicated community servant, Robert lived a life marked by curiosity, integrity and quiet strength.
Robert was born in West Monroe, Louisiana on January 12, 1937, and he graduated from West Monroe High School in 1955. He went...
Albert A. Archuleta
Sep 17, 2025
Albert A. Archuleta, a cherished member of the Taos Pueblo community, was born on June 26, 1955, and sadly passed away on September 17, 2025, leaving behind a rich legacy woven with love, creativity, and commitment to his community. Albert was laid to rest on September 19, 2025, at the Taos Pueblo Cemetery, a final resting place that honors his...
Priscilla Bruce Temple
Sep 17, 2025
Priscilla Bruce Temple, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, wife, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, at the age of 89. Born on January 31, 1936, in New York City, Priscilla grew up in Douglaston, Long Island, before her family moved to Cross River, New York, at the onset of World War II. She...
Eli Jaramillo
Sep 17, 2025
A true and loyal son, brother, husband, father and friend has left us. Eli D. Jaramillo, 89, of Chimayo, New Mexico passed away on September 17, 2025 in Santa Fe. He was born in Chimayo on February 18, 1936. His parents were Victoriano Jaramillo and Celestina Trujillo. His paternal grandparents were Pantaleon Jaramillo and Sylveria Cordova and his maternal grandparents...
Ida Aline Rajotte
Sep 16, 2025
Ida Aline Rajotte, a familiar face to visitors and residents of downtown Santa Fe for many years, passed away peacefully in her sleep early in the morning of Tuesday, September 16, 2025, just two months shy of her 95th birthday. Family and friends who were lucky to have known her will remember her for the abundant kindness, warmth, and joy...
Michael Cowder
Sep 15, 2025
Michael Ross Cowder (Mickey) meet with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ peacefully on Sept 15, 2025. Mickey was met at the gates of Heaven by his father Leo & brother Gary.
Mickey will be fondly remembered for his humor and wit. Mickey loved fishing and camping as well as his time in ROTC and his immediate family.
Mickey is survived by...
Leroy Thompson
Sep 15, 2025
Leroy Thompson, age 85, a lifelong resident of Espanola passed away peacefully at Scott’s House in Santa Fe. Leroy was a participant at Santa Maria El Mirador for most of his life. He was a lover of cars and trucks and had an affinity for Uno Cards. Those who were around Leroy always felt his calm and nurturing presence; he...
Mary Virginia Pierce
Sep 15, 2025
Mary Virginia Pierce, 83, of Los Alamos, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born to Max and Virginia Day in Mobile, Alabama, on October 6, 1941. In the late 1940s, her family moved to Los Alamos, where she grew up and graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1959.
Mary is preceded in death...
Emelie Olson
Sep 15, 2025
Emelie Olson, 85, died at home on Sept. 15 after a long illness.
She was born and raised on a farm by the Lake of the Woods in northern Minnesota near the Manitoba border. She received an undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa and a graduate degree in socio-cultural anthropology from UCLA. She was a Peace Corps volunteer in the...
Domenico Carlo Cannizzaro
Sep 13, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Domenico “Nico” Cannizzaro, who entered eternal life on September 13, 2025, just a few weeks before his 83rd birthday.
Nico, as most knew him, passed away as he lived -with class, grace, and courage- after a hard fought battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family in Santa...
Humberto Olivares Raygoza
Sep 13, 2025
Humberto Olivares Raygoza, passed away at the age of 73 on September 13, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born in Torreon, Coahuila on February 8, 1952, to Hermenejilda Raygoza Montano and Elias Olivares Flores. He was one of eight children. He is survived by his loving wife Debra Olivares Raygoza, and his daughters, Renee (Ricardo) Rodriguez,...
Bruce Edward Kennard
Sep 12, 2025
Bruce Edward Kennard, born on January 29, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, passed away on September 12, 2025. He was a dedicated contractor and master craftsman whose talent for building furniture spoke of an artistry and skill that left a lasting impression on all who knew him.
Bruce’s educational journey included two years of studying philosophy, reflecting his open-minded nature and insightful...
James Haviland Freeman
Sep 11, 2025
James Haviland Freeman, a devoted steward of nature and cherished family man, departed from this world on September 11, 2025, at the age of 80, surrounded by his loving family in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Born on October 12, 1944, in Edmond, Oklahoma, Jim's life was one woven from threads of passion, devotion, and an unyielding love for both his...
Frances Walter
Sep 10, 2025
Frances Lelah Walter, a cherished soul whose light illuminated the lives of many, passed away on September 10, 2025, in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Born on April 19, 1934, in Lead, South Dakota, Frances was a devoted homemaker whose nurturing spirit provided a warm haven for her family and friends.
With a heart rooted in faith, Frances embraced the profound beauty...
Emery Eugene Maestas
Sep 10, 2025
Emery Maestas......Age 59, A resident of Ranchitos, passed away at his home on September 10, 2025. Emery had been extremely ill for a long time. He was in and out of the hospital for over a year.
He was always kind and gentle to everyone he was in contact with. Emery, graduated from Espanola Valley High School in 1983. He will...
