Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Alan Lee Ruckel
Nov 29, 2025
Alan Lee Ruckel, a spirited audio entrepreneur and devoted husband, passed away on November 29, 2025, in the serene embrace of Santa Fe, surrounded by his loving wife, Linda. Born on November 18, 1947, Alan's journey through life was marked by an infectious joy and a zest for living that endeared him to everyone who crossed his path.
For over 40...
James Lyle Enyeart
Nov 28, 2025
James Lyle Enyeart, an internationally respected curator, scholar, photographer, and leading figure in the curation and promotion of the photographic arts, passed away on November 28, 2025, at the age of 82. His remarkable career, spanning more than four decades, helped shape the preservation, study, and creative evolution of photography around the world.
James served as the Founding Director of the...
John Arthur English
Nov 28, 2025
John Arthur English of Santa Fe, a kind and soft-spoken man of generous heart and mind, passed away after a brief illness on November 28, 2025. He was 82. Born in Cisco, TX on August 14, 1943, to Robert A. English, a Methodist minister, and Hadis Mae English (née Lacy), John lived and worked in many cities in Texas and...
Seth Brown
Nov 28, 2025
Seth Brown passed away peacefully on November 28th, 2025. Tucked into his home in Arroyo Seco, with family at his side. Born June 6th, 1951, son of Malcolm and Rachel Brown; Seth was a true Taoseño. He was a renowned Taos silversmith, an avid gardener, a creator, a builder, and an explorer. He lived a genuine life, loved by many,...
Richard "Rick" Cyril Stupka
Nov 27, 2025
Richard Cyril Stupka (“Rick,” as he preferred to be called), was born the first of a set of fraternal twins (Robin Gail) on October 25, 1948. He was raised one of four children (Ronald and Marilynn) on the south side of Chicago to parents Cyril A. and Edith V. Stupka. He attended Catholic School for twelve years and his high...
William Thomas Kellahin
Nov 27, 2025
Tom died Thanksgiving morning holding the hand of his wife of 58 years. For a lawyer he wasn't much of a talker but he sure was a doer. No project was too big from taking the roof off the kitchen to turning his wife's little fish pond into a full blown lake. He loved travel, photography, adventure and most of...
Joe Eloy Garcia
Nov 27, 2025
Passed Away peacefully at home with his children by his side.
He is preceded in death by parents Manuel and Lourdes Garcia, daughter Eleanor Prada and brothers Eddie and Fidel Garcia.
He is survived by daughter Susie Martinez of Chandler, Arizona and son Eloy Garcia of Santa Fe, New Mexico, sisters Susie Catanach, Patsy Anaya, Olivia Garcia of Santa Fe, 9 grandchildren,...
Annette Sisneros
2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Annette Sisneros announce her passing on November 26,2025. Annette is preceded in death by her mother Stella Sisneros (Babcock) and her father Gilbert Sisneros. She is survived in death by her sister's Margaret Rodriguez (Robert Rodriguez) Diana Sisneros and Denise Sisneros brothers Gilbert Sisneros Anthony Sisneros and Steve Sisneros. A special...
Jodi Angeline Yaccino
Nov 26, 2025
Jodi Angeline Yaccino, age 65, of Albuquerque, passed away after a sudden illness on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM.
Jodi was born on June 8, 1960, in Oak Park, Illinois to John and Rhoda (Kelley) Yaccino and spent her early years in Chicago's Austin neighborhood. Her family moved to Grayslake, Il in 1964 where she attended...
Manuel A. Martinez
Nov 26, 2025
Manuel A. Martinez, a beloved rancher and devoted family man, passed away peacefully at his home in Medanales, New Mexico, on November 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 4, 1933, in Medanales, Manuel led a life characterized by hard work and deep commitment to his family and community.
As a rancher for most of his life, Manuel...
Susan A. Trefzger Shiels Burbank
Nov 25, 2025
Susan Burbank (Sue) passed 11/25/25 peacefully in her Santa Fe home of 34 years with two of her children by her side. Born in Cincinnati, 8/26/1933, to Marie Rose Niland Trefzger and Francis Franz Trefzger, along with older sister Patricia Trefzger Overbeck. She married her high school sweetheart, J. Michael Shiels, in 1953 while he was enlisted as a jet...
Ralph S Pattelena
Nov 25, 2025
It is with sadness and joy that we announce our dear father Ralph Pattelena’s passing on to the good lord on November 25th 2025 at the age of 88.
Ralph was born on December 27th 1936 in Stoneham, MA and grew up in Everett MA with his mother Adeline, father Steve and sister Marie. He attended Cornell University and was the...
Joseph Harold Romero
Nov 24, 2025
JOSEPH HAROLD ROMERO, most people know him as Harold from Johnny’s Market, passed away on November 24, 2025, at home with his family by his side after a lengthy illness.
He was born January 26, 1949, to Jose E Romero and Frances M. Romero. He was predeceased by his parents, wife Patricia A. Romero, brother Leonard Romero, in-laws John P. Lujan...
Alfredo (Fred) R. Sena
Nov 24, 2025
Alfredo (Fred) R. Sena, July 22, 1944 – November 24, 2025, passed away due to complications from injuries sustained in an accident on October 20, 2025. Fred, 81 was born to Alfredo and Elisaria Sena in Pecos, New Mexico. Fred was a longtime radio presence in Santa Fe. He and his wife Dolores Sena owned KVSF AM 1260 and KNYN...
Mary "Lorraine" Price
Nov 23, 2025
Mary "Lorraine" Price (nee Kikola), beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, November 23, 2025. She is reunited in heaven with her devoted husband John, cherished grandson John Joseph Price (John Boy) and loving parents Theresa and Anthony.
She is survived by her dear children John and Carole, Mary and Alta, her grandchildren Carly...
Rosina P. Silva
Nov 23, 2025
Rosina P. Silva, 93, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025, the Feast of Christ the King. She was born on June 30, 1932, in Santa Fe, where she lived her entire life.
During her working years, Rosina held many positions, but she was especially proud of her time with the National Park Service in the...
Raymond Anthony Costa
Nov 22, 2025
Raymond Anthony Costa was born to Judy and Bob on August 31, 1964 in Sacramento California. He was raised in Vallejo CA with siblings Rob and Tony. As a teenager Ray met Betsy Work, his first wife and the mother of his sons Joseph and Travis. Following his parents, Ray relocated to Nevada in the early 80's seeking work in...
James Richard Smart
Nov 22, 2025
James Smart October 27, 1946 – November 22, 2025 After living all over the world, James spent his last 18 years in La Puebla. James was involved with the beginning of the Espanola Farmers' Market, served as secretary and vice president of the Cuatro Villas MDWUA, and volunteered at the Espanola Library Bookstore. He is survived by his wife Leigh...
Cheryl Tongate
Nov 21, 2025
With great sadness, the family of Cheryl Tongate shares that she passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, with her family by her side. She left this world the same way she navigated it in life-on her own terms, with honesty, wit, and deep spiritual trust.Cheryl was a hardworking, trailblazing, wisdom-keeping, devoted matriarch, beloved wife and mother of four. She...
Stella Ellen Benavidez
Nov 20, 2025
Stella Ellen Benavidez age 59 .Born in Gonzales Ranch N.M on May 18th 1966 . Went home to be with her savior, On November 20th, 2025. After a sudden illness. Stella was a long life resident of Gonzales Ranch N.M. She is Preceded in death by her parents Helen and Eloy Gonzales .Her Mother in law and Father in law...
