Obituaries

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

Steven Lee Householder

Steven Lee Householder

Dec 10, 2024

Steven Lee Householder passed away December 10, 2024. He was born April 29, 1953 in Olney, Illinois to Daniel and Ann Householder, who have both preceded him in death.

Mr. Householder is an accomplished lawyer, graduating from Butler University in 1975 and then again from Harvard University in 1978, and dedicated his career to representing International Paper Company.

Steven is survived by...

Richard Amadeo Vigil

Richard Amadeo Vigil

Dec 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Richard Vigil announces his passing on December 10, 2024, at the age of 86.

Richard was born in October of 1937, to Susan Mossman and Filomeno Vigil Sr. in Taos New Mexico. He was the oldest of nine children (five boys and four girls). He was the father of 5 children, 3...

Rene M. Roybal

Rene M. Roybal

Dec 10, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rene M. Roybal on December 10, 2024, at the age of 71. The world became brighter on January 6,1953 the day that Rene was born to Rufino and Flora Roybal.

Rene was a lifelong resident of Tesuque. He was a shining light in the lives of all who had the...

Victoria A. Rehders

Victoria A. Rehders

Dec 9, 2024

Victoria A. Rehders Roybal, 31, was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on November 4, 1993, and was called home into the arms of our Lord in Santa Fe, New Mexico on December 9, 2024. She is survived by her mother, Amanda Rehders; father, Leonard (Liz) Roybal; sisters Kayla Rehders, and Talia and Ava Roybal; grandparents John and Shirley Rehders,...

Kenneth Gerald Fellers

Kenneth Gerald Fellers

Dec 9, 2024

Kenneth G. Fellers, born August 15, 1940, in Taos, NM, passed away on December 9, 2024, at the age of 84—or, as he jokingly celebrated, the "34th anniversary of his 50th birthday." The second of four children of Ida Z. Peabody, Ken entered this world in his family home and often recalled the story of turning blue as a baby,...

Marc Thomas Perry

Marc Thomas Perry

Dec 7, 2024

Marc T. Perry MSW, PhD ; 70 years 4.5.54 to 12.7.24

Marc passed peacefully after a brief illness in Santa Fe, NM. Born in Buffalo, NY, called Santa Fe home as a resident since 1974. Beloved partner of David Rayon (dec.). Cherished brother of Judith Perry, John (Jill) Perry, Michael (Sue) Perry of Pittsburgh, PA. Uncle to nieces, nephews and great...

Robert Nathan Martin

Robert Nathan Martin

Dec 6, 2024

In the early morning of Friday, December 6, 2024, our beloved father passed away of natural causes, peacefully in his sleep. Nathan was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, uncle, nephew and cousin. He made all the roles look easy. What Jesus said of Nathanial in the New Testament can be said of dad…A man in whom there is...

Scott C. Evans

Scott C. Evans

Dec 6, 2024

Scott Cameron Evans, born March 15, 1953, in Los Alamos, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 6, 2024, at the age of 71. 

Scott was a vibrant, life-loving man who grew up drinking chocolate cokes in La Puebla, NM. He was a 1971 Graduate of Española High School. After his high school graduation, Scott joined the US Navy and...

Adina Rivera

Adina Rivera

Dec 6, 2024

Adina Rivera, 91, of Albuquerque and formerly of Taos passed away peacefully on Dec, 6, 2024. Adina grew up in Anton Chico, NM and graduated from Santa Rosa High School. She and her husband, Amos, owned and operated Rivera Funeral Homes in Pueblo, CO and Taos NM. She is preceded in death by her husband Amos, grandson Matthew Rivera, Jr.,...

Adina Rivera

Adina Rivera

Dec 6, 2024

Adina Rivera, 91, of Albuquerque and formerly of Taos passed away peacefully on Dec, 6, 2024. Adina grew up in Anton Chico, NM and graduated from Santa Rosa High School. She and her husband, Amos, owned and operated Rivera Funeral Homes in Pueblo, CO and Taos NM. She is preceded in death by her husband Amos, grandson Matthew Rivera, Jr.,...

Mike Raymond Martinez

Mike Raymond Martinez

Dec 6, 2024

Mike, Raymond, Martinez

47, years of age from La Cieneguilla, NM. passed away on Friday, December 6th, 2024. He was born on June 15, 1977, in Santa Fe, NM. to his loving parents Maryann and Mike Martinez of Santa Fe NM. Mike was preceded in death by his grandfather’s Valintine Martinez and Luis Sandoval. Uncle Andrew Martinez, Aunt Cathy Martinez, Cousin...

Clarice Cole

Clarice Cole

Dec 4, 2024

Our beloved Clarice Smith Cole, age 88, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, in Santa Fe, NM. She was born June 14, 1936, to Clarence W. and Alma Strawn Smith in Hollis, Oklahoma. She moved with her parents, Clarence and Alma Smith, and brother Vaughn, to Abilene, TX at an early age. During World War II, her family moved to...

James Gregory Stevenson

James Gregory Stevenson

Dec 4, 2024

James Gregory Stevenson of Santa Fe, NM, died in his home on December 4, 2024.

 ‘Greg’ was born in Zaragoza, Spain in 1959. He was one of five children in a military family. Greg dearly loved his immediate family, abundant relatives, and many friends throughout his life

.He was raised in Tucson, Arizona where he attended primary, middle, and high school. Greg...

Matthew Mark Rivera Jr.

Matthew Mark Rivera Jr.

Dec 4, 2024

Matthew “Matt” Mark Rivera, Jr., 35, of San Antonio, Texas, was tragically and unexpectedly taken from us on December 4, 2024.

He came into the world in Pueblo, Colorado in 1989 to Matthew M. Rivera, Sr. and Lisa Esquibel, and was known for being an adventurous youngster from the very beginning. He enjoyed the outdoors and many recreational activities throughout his...

Matthew Mark Rivera Jr.

Matthew Mark Rivera Jr.

Dec 4, 2024

Matthew “Matt” Mark Rivera, Jr., 35, of San Antonio, Texas, was tragically and unexpectedly taken from us on December 4, 2024.

He came into the world in Pueblo, Colorado in 1989 to Matthew M. Rivera, Sr. and Lisa Esquibel, and was known for being an adventurous youngster from the very beginning. He enjoyed the outdoors and many recreational activities throughout his...

Anita Apodaca

Anita Apodaca

Dec 4, 2024

Age 78 of Santa Fe, NM passed away on December 4, 2024. She was born March 28, 1946 to Corina and Ismael. Anita had very strong faith and loved Spanish music, old country and dancing. She loved her family more than anything and showed her love and support by caring for her grandchildren while their parents worked, visiting family often...

Matthew Mark Rivera Jr.

Matthew Mark Rivera Jr.

Dec 4, 2024

Matthew “Matt” Mark Rivera, Jr., 35, of San Antonio, Texas, was tragically and unexpectedly taken from us on December 4, 2024.

He came into the world in Pueblo, Colorado in 1989 to Matthew M. Rivera, Sr. and Lisa Esquibel, and was known for being an adventurous youngster from the very beginning. He enjoyed the outdoors and many recreational activities throughout his...

Dominic Nicklaus Combs

Dominic Nicklaus Combs

Dec 3, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the loss of our bright light Dominic Nicklaus Combs who passed away suddenly on Tuesday December 3, 2024. He was a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dominic was born on May 19, 1996 to Marylouise Jackson and Michael A. Combs Sr,. He was employed with the City of Albuquerque. He was a proud and...

Joseph E. Lovato

Joseph E. Lovato

Dec 2, 2024

JOSEPH E. LOVATO April 4, 1932 – December 2, 2024

Joe Lovato, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 2, 2024. 

Joe is preceded in death by his wife, Prescilla; sons, Jerry, Donald, and Leo Lovato; parents Jose and Rafaelita Lovato; sisters and their spouses, Lily Gonzales (Mike), and Dolores Lopez (Steve)

.A devoted husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and friend...

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