Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Furgencio Lopez
Mar 17, 2024
Furgencio Pedro Lopez “Pete” passed away on Sunday March 17, 2024. Pete was born in Agua Fria Village on January 4, 1930. Pete is survived by his beloved wife Angie of nearly 55 years. Pete is preceded in death by his parents Federico and Magdalena Lopez. He is survived by his children; daughter Lucinda Lopez, son Matthew Lopez (wife Katrina),...
Desiderio Garcia
Mar 17, 2024
DESIDERIO A. GARCIA III
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Desiderio A. Garcia III (Booboo), at age 27 he passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2024.
Desiderio was born to Desiderio A. Garcia Jr. and Cathy Pacheco in 1996. He was born and raised in Taos, NM, he attended Taos High School where he participated...
Patricia Martin
Mar 17, 2024
Cherished in our community for teaching art to thousands of students over 35 years, Patty Martin, a beloved wife and mother of four children, peacefully passed away at home in White Rock, NM surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at age 82.
Patty was born on December 9, 1941 in Norman, Oklahoma, the first of four children...
Frank Bransford
Mar 16, 2024
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FRANK MICHAEL BRANSFORD
March 23, 1948 - March 16, 2024
Frank M. Bransford, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on Saturday, March 16th, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Frank was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle. Frank worked 22 years for White Swan Laundry, Turquoise Trail Elementary school,...
Joseph Mutschlecner
Mar 16, 2024
Joseph Paul Mutschlecner passed peacefully at his home under the care of Hospice with family by his side in Los Alamos, Saturday, March 16th. He is survived by his wife Alice, and his children David, Timothy (Sarah), and Celia, (Mark), as well as grandchildren: Audrey, (Zachary), Megan, (Parker), Elliott, Mathew, (Caitlin), Anna, (Andrew), Kevin, (Sonny), Robyne, (Chris), and nine great-grandchildren.
Paul...
Steven Thiel
Mar 15, 2024
STEVEN DEAN THIEL. 4/1/1968-3/14/2024
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved brother, son, uncle, and great uncle, Steve Thiel, at the age of 55. He is survived by his loving mother Martha E. Thiel, brother’s Bryan and Chuck Thiel, sister-in-law Darlene Thiel, niece’s Crystal and Courtney Thiel, and great niece’s and nephew’s Lily Valdez,...
Juanita Aragon
Mar 15, 2024
Our dear mother Juanita Aragon, sadly passed away at home March 15, 2024, at the age of 82. She was a wonderful wife and mother, who was always there when we needed her. She was born in La Cienega. She married Benito Aragon on September 16, 1961 in Santa Fe.
She is preceded in death by her husband Benito...
Lydia Jordan
Mar 13, 2024
Lydia Trujillo Jordan was born in Vallecitos/ Abiquiu during the great depression era and lived there until the age of 8 when her family relocated to the village of Abiquiu where she lived until she departed this earth and began her journey to be reunited with her loved ones in heaven on March 13, 2024, the loved ones that will...
Cleo Cordova
Mar 13, 2024
Cleo Priscilla Cordova, 83, passed away on March 13,2024. Born on a cold December day to Antonio and Dora Romero in Denver, CO. Cleo’s life was one of dedication and service to her community. In 1959, Cleo married the love of her life, Arnold Cordova, together they raised two children, Saranada and Kane, who were her pride and joy. Cleo’s...
David Fox
Mar 11, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father David Vernon Fox after a short illness. Dad was our leader in playful silliness and good-humored fun. Joyous and endearing. Oolombamba!
Dave is survived by his wife of 59 years, Anne Gilbert Fox; his children Andrew Fox (Melissa) of Los Alamos, NM; Suzanne Wilson (Steve)...
Frank (Panchito) Trujillo
Mar 11, 2024
Frank John Trujillo born in Santa Fe on January 14, 1987. Passed away with his devoted mother by his side on March 11, 2024. Frank lost the long battle with cancer at the age of 37. He is survived by his Father Greg, Mother Maria, Grandmother Socorro, Uncle Kenny, Sisters Ramona (Matthew), Christine (Josh), Brothers Greg Jr., Fabian (Korie), Jose,...
Jorge Bencomo
Mar 11, 2024
A Rosary will take place on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 from 3-7pm at the Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light, (417 Rodeo Rd.)
A Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 10:00am at Santa Maria De La Paz Church with burial to follow at Santa Fe Memorial Gardens.
Mary Mccurdy
Mar 11, 2024
Mary Janet McCurdy passed away on March 11, 2024 at her home in White Rock, NM.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband Donald and son, Michael. She is survived by her children Timothy (Annette), Don (Cathy), Steve (Trula), Patrick (Michelle) and David; and grandchildren Matthew, Kevin (Sara), Jeffrey (Bri), Kurtis, Nicholas, Daniel, Kathryn (Nicholas) and great-grandchild Miles.
At...
John Smedly
Mar 10, 2024
John Robert Smedly, Sr. went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2024, passing peacefully in his sleep after one week of care in Hospice.
John had a tremendous life. He was born in 1930 in Raton, New Mexico. John spent much of his childhood managing life after a broken arm at age 7. That injury resulted in John...
Henry Pacheco
Mar 10, 2024
Henry Richard Pacheco
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Henry Richard Pacheco, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, who departed on Sunday, March 10, 2024.
Richard was loved and cherished by his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife Emily; his son Jonathan, daughter-in-law Erica; his son Dennis, daughter-in-law Cassy,...
Joe Larranaga
Mar 7, 2024
Santa Fe- In Loving Memory of Joe Larranaga, 84, who passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Joe was born in Los Rincones Colorados, New Mexico.
He is proceeded in death by his Parents, Macario Larranaga, Anita Tapia Larranaga, Son-Joe Larranaga Jr., Granddaughter–Nichole Larranaga, Sisters/Brothers in law-Eloisa Couty, Juanita/Maclovio Montoya, Mary and Ester...
Joe Larranaga
Mar 7, 2024
Santa Fe- In Loving Memory of Joe Larranaga, 84, who passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Joe was born in Los Rincones Colorados, New Mexico.
He is proceeded in death by his Parents, Macario Larranaga, Anita Tapia Larranaga, Son-Joe Larranaga Jr., Granddaughter–Nichole Larranaga, Sisters/Brothers in law-Eloisa Couty, Juanita/Maclovio Montoya, Mary and Ester...
Jeanette Lucero
Mar 7, 2024
Jeanette Florence (Moya) Lucero
May 8, 1938 – March 7, 2024
Jeanette Lucero, 85, gained her wings on March 7, 2024, after battling a lengthy illness. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was proceeded in death by her parents Juanita (Borrego) Moya and Román Moya, her son David Lucero, and her brothers Ben Moya, Philip...
Mikkel Johnson
Mar 7, 2024
Mikkel Borlaug Johnson died peacefully in his home in Los Alamos, NM on March 7th, 2024, at the age of 81. Mikkel was born on January 2nd, 1943, in Waynesboro, VA and was the first child of Anne and Wallace Johnson. He graduated from Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, VA, received his bachelor’s degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and his...
