Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Magdalena Chavez
Apr 25, 2024
Magdalena Chavez passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at the age of 91.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband, Arthur W. Chavez, her parents Cristobal and Ascencion Martinez, sister Adela Trujillo, brother Tevano (Jaun) Martinez, sister Olijia Abeyta, sister Mabel Velasquez, sister Cordelia Williams, brother Clyde Martinez, and brother Willie Martinez.
She is...
Daniel Pound
Apr 24, 2024
DANIEL WILLIAM POUND
1953-2024
Dan Pound died on April 24, 2024. He had been seriously ill the past few months. He died at home in Albuquerque.
Dan grew up in Santa Fe. He graduated from St. Michael’s High School and went on to the University of New Mexico, where he played football. Most of his working career was...
Geraldine Vigil
Apr 23, 2024
Geraldine Elizabeth Black Vigil passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024 after a lengthy illness. She was born on December 11, 1954 to Irene Martinez-Stewart(†) and Gilbert Black in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She met and fell in love with Allen Vigil, and together they built a beautiful home in Taos, NM. They were married for 44 years.
Together they brought...
Josie Armijo
Apr 23, 2024
Josie Armijo, of Glorieta, New Mexico, age 89, passed away April 23, 2024. Josie was born February 15, 1935 in La Pasada, to the late Agustin Garcia and Cruzita Sandoval Garcia. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Nick Armijo Sr. and son, James Edward Armijo.
Josie grew up in El Macho canyon where she always talked about...
Gabriel Romero
Apr 23, 2024
Gabriel (Gabe) Romero
Age 89 passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 23, 2024. Gabe was born April 13, 1935, in Cleveland, New Mexico to Donilio and Ermelina Romero who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Angie Quintana Romero; they were blessed with three children: Richard “Rick” (Bernadette), Randy (deceased) and Robyn...
Ben Gonzales
Apr 22, 2024
Ben (Beno) Marcos Gonzales, beloved son, brother, and uncle passed away on April 20, 2024 at the age of 40.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather Marcos Gonzales, grandmother's Amy Gonzales and Claudia Varela, uncle's Henry Varela and Stevie Varela, and aunt Cindy Varela.
He is survived by his parents, Bennie and Elaine Gonzales, sister Nicole Cardenas, Brother-in-law...
Patricia Peterson
Apr 22, 2024
Patricia Peterson, our beloved mom, 88, of Cochiti Lake, passed away in her sleep on April 22, 2024.
Pat was born in Winsted, Minnesota on March 3, 1936, to Henry and Mary Fleischacker. She was the youngest of nine children. Upon graduating from high school, she moved to Colorado, where she met and married Joe Peterson and raised her family....
Maria Gonzalez
Apr 22, 2024
A Funeral Service will take place on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 417 Rodeo at the Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light at 12:00pm with burial to follow after at Santa Fe Memorial Gardens.
Myra Smith
Apr 21, 2024
Myra Smith, 54, of Taos, New Mexico passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 21, 2024. Myra was a caring, loving and giving person who loved her family and friends and never hesitated to help any one of them. She loved being with her family and spending time with those she held close to her heart. She...
Sammy Lovato
Apr 21, 2024
Sammy Eloy Lovato, our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully on April 21st at the age of ninety. Born in Santa Fe, NM on April 7, 1934, Sammy led a life filled with God, kindness, and generosity. A proud Marine Veteran, he served in the Korean war and received numerous prestigious medals of honor. He...
James Vigil
Apr 20, 2024
James Michael Vigil of Cundiyo, New Mexico, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 20, 2024. He was 58. He passed away from a lengthy illness of cancer.
James is preceded in death by his son Anthony J. Vigil; father Felix F. Vigil, mother Trinidad A. Vigil, and brother Leroy J. Vigil.
He is survived by his grandchildren...
Ben Gonzales
Apr 20, 2024
Ben (Beno) Marcos Gonzales, beloved son, brother, and uncle passed away on April 20, 2024 at the age of 40.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather Marcos Gonzales, grandmother's Amy Gonzales and Claudia Varela, uncle's Henry Varela and Stevie Varela, and aunt Cindy Varela.
He is survived by his parents, Bennie and Elaine Gonzales, sister Nicole Cardenas, Brother-in-law...
Stella Delgado
Apr 20, 2024
Stella H. Delgado
April 20, 1929 to April 20, 2024
A lifelong resident of Santa Fe, Stella H. Delgado passed away, peacefully, on her birthday, after 95 years of a fun-filled life. Stella graduated from Santa Fe High School and then went to work for the State. Soon after that, she met the love of her life, her late husband...
William Tiner
Apr 19, 2024
William “Bill” Tiner, a true gentleman and longtime resident of Santa Fe passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, peacefully, in his home, surrounded by his two favorite buddies; his dog Kobe and Venus, the daughter he always wanted. Born on August 6, 1942 in Sharp County, Hardy, Arkansas to Ruth McCance and WIlliam Tiner, Sr., he was also known...
Steven Griego
Apr 19, 2024
Steven (Steve) LeRoy Griego born April 5th,1956 went to his Heavenly home April 19th 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Steve married the love of his life of 41 years Christina Cardenas and together had two daughters Amanda (James) and Jerica (Manny). Steve is proceeded in death by his father Nash Griego, maternal and paternal grandparents on both Lucero and...
Roxanne Sosa
Apr 17, 2024
Roxanne Sosa, age 65, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, NM went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her mother Sue Sosa; her father Joe Sosa; sister Regina Sosa; brother Jeff Sosa. She is survived by her beloved son, Justin Snee, wife Phyllis, sister Donna LeBay, husband...
Janet Tarn
Apr 17, 2024
Obituary for Janet Rodney Tarn
Janet Rodney Tarn passed away on April 17, 2024, aged 83. Janet, known to her family as Jill, was born in Washington, DC on February 21, 1941. Her Naval officer father was killed near the Solomon Islands in 1942. At age nine she moved with her mother to Paris. There was a lot of travel,...
Paul Krispinsky
Apr 17, 2024
Dr. Paul J. Krispinsky, 79, of Taos, New Mexico, passed away on April 17, 2024, at his beloved home surrounded by family and his cat Rocky. Paul lived with pancreatic cancer for 11 months prior to his passing and will be greatly missed.
Born to Paul and Anna Krispinsky in Youngstown, Ohio, in 1944, and into a family of steel mill...
