Obituaries

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

Howard S. Sherry

Howard S. Sherry

Nov 10, 2024

Dr. Howard S. Sherry, 93, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away on November 10, 2024. Howard was born on November 18, 1930, to Irving and Rose Shevitz in New York City. He served in the United States Army from 1951 until his honorable discharge as a Staff Sergeant in January 1954, having served half his tenure in the Korean...

Julianne Brennan Bodnar

Julianne Brennan Bodnar

Nov 9, 2024

Julianne Brennan Bodnar, beloved mother, devoted social worker, treasured friend, passed away, surrounded by loved ones, at her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico on November 9th, following a recent diagnosis with cancer.

 Julianne lived a life rich with love, adventure and purpose. She was born in New Orleans to Leslie and Bernardine Bodnar on April 23, 1947. She grew up...

Geri Ann Giron Tapia

Geri Ann Giron Tapia

Nov 8, 2024

Geri Ann Giron Tapia passed away unexpectedly on November 8, 2024. Geri Ann was born and raised in Santa Fe, she was a daughter, sister, aunt and mother.

 Geri Ann is preceded in death by her parents Joe and Cordi Giron, Sister Gloria Ortega, Brother Duayne Giron, nephew Adrian Giron, great nephew Anthony Ortega and great niece Angelina Ortega.

 Geri Ann is...

John Anthony Montoya

John Anthony Montoya

Nov 8, 2024

John Anthony Montoya, Born in Santa Fe, NM on October 3rd, 1932, has completed his journey here on earth on November 8, 2024, and is now reunited with his wife, Corine, in Heaven. He left a legacy of his love for God, his family and his friends. 

 He is preceded in death by his wife Corine, his daughter Georgia, his parents...

Valerie K. Powers

Valerie K. Powers

Nov 6, 2024

Valerie K. Powers passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024 in Santa Fe, New Mexico at the Santa Fe Care Center under hospice.  

Valerie was born on August 25, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York to Anthony and Viola Konopka.  

Valerie worked for the Equitable Insurance Co. in New York and earned her B.A. from Fordham University before moving to Santa...

Joe T Chavez Sr

Joe T Chavez Sr

Nov 5, 2024

We are greatly saddened to announce the passing of our beloved husband/father Joe T. Chavez Sr. He died peacefully on Tuesday November 5, 2024, after a long illness in Pecos New Mexico surrounded by loving friends and family.

He was born April 15, 1961, to Juan G. Chavez and Maria Estella Tellez Chavez in Las Cruces NM. Joe graduated from Gadsden...

Larry Hernandez

Larry Hernandez

Nov 4, 2024

It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of our father Larry Hernandez with his loved ones at his side. Larry was a devoted father, brother and loyal friend. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Leon and Alicia Hernandez, brother John and sister-in-law Joyce. He is survived by his children Renee (Francisco) and Lorenzo (Maeanna). Grandchildren Lanayah,...

Daniel (Danny) C. Sanchez

Daniel (Danny) C. Sanchez

Nov 4, 2024

Daniel (Danny) C. Sanchez, age 61, a resident of Alcalde, New Mexico, passed away on November 4, 2024.

 He was preceded in death by his grandson, Elijah, his mother, Carmen M. Sanchez, his father, Edward T. Sanchez, Sr., brother, Edward T. Sanchez, Jr., maternal grandfather, Bonifacio Maestas, paternal grandparents, Antonio and Louisa Sanchez, Godparents, Donna and Robert Shadoan. 

 Danny was born in...

John Charles Patrick Chapman

John Charles Patrick Chapman

Nov 4, 2024

John Charles Patrick Chapman passed away in the early morning of November 4th, 2024, after a long battle with various illnesses. 

John was a generous man, willing to lend his shirt or a story to anyone in need. He proudly served in the United States Army during Vietnam and was an active Veteran in New Mexico as a member of the...

Victoria Gonzales

Victoria Gonzales

Nov 3, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Victoria Gonzales on November 3, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on December 23, 1938, Victoria was one of 8 children born to Jose Maria and Matiana Martinez.

Victoria will be reunited with her son Lawrence Gonazales, her Parents, Brothers Antonio, Ramon, and Michael, and Sister MaryAnn. She is...

Eddie Ray Martinez

Eddie Ray Martinez

Nov 3, 2024

Eddie Ray Martinez was born on July 16th, 1966, in Denver, Colorado. He passed away suddenly on Sunday November 3, 2024. 

He was a professional painter and had just started his own business. He liked fishing. Camping, hanging around with his family and cheering on his Los Angeles Rams. 

He is survived by his Fiancé, Catherine Howland, and very close friend Candy...

Mary Lou Salazar

Mary Lou Salazar

Nov 2, 2024

Mary Lou Salazar, age 92, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024 at the family ranch in Stanley, New Mexico, surrounded by her loved ones. 

Mary Lou was born on March 31, 1932, in Stanley, New Mexico and graduated from Stanley high school.

Mary Lou was born to Basilio and Miquelita Anaya (deceased) and She is also preceded in death and widowed...

Joann Kay Sterrett

Joann Kay Sterrett

Nov 1, 2024

Joann Kay Sterrett born on the 12th of January 1942 in her parents home, passed away on November 1, 2024. Joann was the third born child of Roy and Ina Ratliff. As a child, she stayed exceptionally active in horse shows and a was a proud member of the Santa Fe Horse Show Association.

 Joann married John Sterrett in 1961 with...

John Chavez

John Chavez

Oct 31, 2024

John Chavez October 27, 1936 - October 31, 2024

 John Chavez (Johnny) passed away peacefully on October 31,2024 surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, lived in California, Nevada and resided in Santa Fe, New Mexico for many years until passing. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Tillie of 30 years, parents Herman...

Carolyn Louise Doherty

Carolyn Louise Doherty

Oct 31, 2024

Carolyn Doherty Obituary

Carolyn L Doherty passed away peacefully in her home in Santa Fe on October 31, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Carolyn was born on October 1, 1934, to her parents, Ralph and Louise Gilbert of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. She graduated from Syracuse University magna cum laude with a B.A. in Fine Arts. She worked as a fashion designer in...

Michael Alberico

Michael Alberico

Oct 31, 2024

Michael Anthony Alberico 63 of Santa Fe passed away peacefully on 10/31/2024. The lord called him home after a lengthy illness he was born in Santa Fe NM, He is proceeded in death by his loving parents Ralph and Esther Alberico, Sister Patricia Martinez and Brother Ralph Jr. Alberico. He is survived by his 3 sisters, Debbie Trujillo, Carmen Garduno,...

Kurt Allen Riefner

Kurt Allen Riefner

Oct 31, 2024

Kurt Allen Riefner, born October 10, 1958, passed away October 31, 2024, In Taos, N.M. 

He is survived by his two sons Nicholas Riefner (Ariana) and Ian Riefner, his 3 brothers Don Riefner, Willie Riefner and Bob Riefner, and his grandson, Noah Riefner.

His love of dogs, darts, friends and family and above all, Pittsburgh sports was immense and will never be...

Martha L. Rotunno

Martha L. Rotunno

Oct 31, 2024

Martha Luna Rotunno, 92, passed away at home on October 31, 2024, in Santa Fe, NM, surrounded by loving family. Martha was born in Saginaw, Michigan on October 24, 1932. She was preceded in death by Robert A. Rotunno, Father of her children; Joe Medina, Companion; Sons: Robert Steven (Sharon Voss), Angelo Eric and Gilbert Joseph; Parents: Lee and Joseph...

Gilbert P. Martinez

Gilbert P. Martinez

Oct 30, 2024

Gilbert P. Martinez passed away peacefully in his childhood home on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024. He was born in Santa Fe, NM on June 11th, 1970. He graduated with honors from TX DeVry University and NM Highlands University. Gilbert worked and retired from the State of New Mexico. He loved music, cats, the Dallas Cowboys, and traveling around the world....

Angelica Medina

Angelica Medina

Oct 30, 2024

Angelica Medina, 88, from Chimayo, NM, passed away on October 30, 2024, due to a short illness. She was born on February 7, 1936, in Coyote, NM, to parents Vicente and Beatrice Martinez. She was married to Johnny Medina on October 25, 1958, at Santa Cruz, NM. 

Angelica was preceded in death by her parents, Vicente and Beatrice Martinez, son, Johnny...

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