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

May 12, 2024

It is with great sorrow that the family of Julia J. Vargas announces her passing at the age of 97 on May 12, 2024, at Sombrillo Nursing Home in Los Alamos, NM. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Vargas, craftsman of beautiful furniture; her son, Estevan Vargas; grandson, Luis Vargas; parents, Benito and Solidea Mares; and brother,...

May 12, 2024

May 11, 2024

Elijah John Larson, 26, of Ranchos de Taos passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2024.  He is preceded in death by his father, Shaun Larson and grandmother, Rose O’Brien.  He is survived by his mother, Qia Melendez, sisters, Kiana Melendez and Asia Rivera, brother, Ashir Lopez, grandparents, Sue Benzinger, Martin Melendez and Kim Larson, uncles, Ryan Larson, Bernie and RJ...

May 10, 2024

RONALD J. POULTON (RON), age 81, passed away surrounded by his family in White Rock, New Mexico on Friday, May 10, 2024 after a 9-year battle with cancer caused by Agent Orange exposure during his service in the Vietnam War.

Ron was born in Vineland, New Jersey on November 14th, 1942 to the lateGeorge and Barbara (Kantz) Poulton and raised...

May 6, 2024

ONE OF SANTA FE'S WELL KNOWN AND RESPECCEO RESIDENTS MR. CODELL STONE, PASSED AWAY AT HIS HOME ON MAY 6, 2024. HE WAS 93 YEARS OF AGE.

ALMOST EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR ONE COULD MEET UP WITH CODELL DRINKING COFFEE WITH HIS MANY ACQUAINTANCES. AT ATRISCOS, DENNEY'S OR ANY OF THE NEARBY CASINOS.

A 93 YEAR OLD MAN, CODELL...

May 5, 2024

Mary Angela Herrera Loving wife, mother, sister, and auntie, 83 years of age, passed on Sunday May 5, 2024, at St. Vicent Hospital.

Jeremiah 30:17-For I will Restore you to health and I will heal you of your wounds “declares the Lord.”

Mary Angela was born January 8, 1941, in Las Vegas, NM to the late Benses and Epifania Medina....

May 4, 2024

Agnes (Inez) Archuleta Rodriguez daughter of Felipe and Isabel Archuleta of Tesuque Village. Survived by Ron, Rebecca Valdez (Leonard), and Rosina.  Granddaughters Jackie and Lexi Valdez. Brother Manuel, sister Gerri and many nephews, nieces, and other relatives.  Services will be on May 20,  2024 at Our Lady of Guadalupe church in Santa Fe NM. Beginning at 10:30am. No reception.  

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May 3, 2024

Gustavo R. Lucero 63, of Taos Canyon, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 3rd, 2024.

He was a dedicated heavy machinery operator and a courageous Hot Shot Fire fighter. Despite life’s challenges, Gustavo was always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. He was an active and devoted member of the Pentecostal Church of God, using his...

May 2, 2024

Maxine V Sisneros, 80, of Santa Fe, NM sadly left us on May 2, 2024. She is survived by many family and friends. funeral services will be on May 21, 2024 at the San Isidoro Church in Santa Fe, NM. Rosary at 9:45 am, Mass at 10:30 am, with burial at the National Cemetery to follow at 12:30 pm.

 

May 2, 2024

Ms. Shirley Anderson, 90, passed away peacefuly at home in Los Alamos, NM May 2, 2024 with her 3 dear daughters by her side from Jemez Springs and Salt Lake City. Los Alamos Visting Nurses was blessed to care for Shirley until the end.  

A more formal obituary to be expected down the road. 

Rivera Family Funeral Home...

May 1, 2024

Lyman “Kelly” Kellstedt (79)

How many of us can say that we have lived our lives fully?  Kelly did. 

He had a dream of being in the wild lands and being among wild things – land, water, animals, birds! 

After teaching in Kayenta/Navajo Reservation, and in Santa Fe, he transitioned to having his own business, Kellstedt Trading Company,...

Apr 30, 2024

Martha Brewer Loshbough, 82 passed away in her home in Santa Fe, on April 30, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Bill, her son Brian Loshbough of Gardnerville & daughter-in-law Erica Dehnke of Gardnerville, Nevada, sister Shirley Parotti of Silver City, New Mexico. She was proceeded in death by her daughter Cheryl Sosaya,...

Apr 30, 2024

Obituary

Ida G. Pacheco

Sunrise: October 22, 1927       Sunset: April 30, 2024

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that the family of Ida Pacheco, announce her passing on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at her home in Bernalillo, New Mexico, surrounded by her loving family. She was 96-years-old, and was born on October 22, 1927, in Monte Aplanado...

Apr 27, 2024

Monday, May 20, 2024, on Saturday, April 27, 2024, Debra De La Rosa, loving partner, mother of one, and grandmother of two, passed away at the young age of 58.

Debra was born on February 3, 1966, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, but grew up in Roswell. She received her associate's degree in cosmetology and worked as a hairdresser for...

Apr 26, 2024

Samuel J. Rael, 70, a resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on April 25, 2024. 

The family of Samuel Rael has entrusted the care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home of the beutiful Espanola Valley. www.riverafamilyfuneralhome.com (505)753-2288

Apr 25, 2024

Patricia Ann Case Daun passed peacefully in her sleep on March 25, 2024 at the age of 96.

She was pre-deceased by her 2 husbands, James Case and Keith Daun.

Pat is survived by her three children, Diane (John) Lenssen, Debra (Frank) Kraus and Mitch (Gaby) Case; 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Pat was interested in gardening and was...

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...

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...

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...

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...