Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Richard Lynn Rolston
Mar 27, 2026
Richard Rolston, 65, passed away March 27, 2026 after a battle with cancer.
Richard was born September 23, 1960 in La Mesa, California to Frank and Pat Rolston. He was raised in Phoenix, Arizona. He was one of five siblings- Dan (deceased), Tom, Doris (Phil) Logan and Mary. He also leaves behind his nieces Kate, McKenzie and Jazmine, nephews Aaron and...
Jose Salvador Olguin
Mar 25, 2026
Jose “Salvador” Olguin, aged 86, of El Guique, New Mexico, originally from Tierra Amarilla, peacefully passed away on March 25, 2026, at Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico. He departed this life after a courageous and well-fought battle with congestive heart failure, embraced by the love and presence of his family.
Born on December 27, 1939, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sal’s life was...
Miguel Angel Corral
Mar 23, 2026
Miguel Ángel Corral Enríquez
1961-2026
Funeral En Rivera Funeral Home's at 417 Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM
87505
De 5a8 pm
Sábado 11 de Abril
Su cuerpo será trasladado a Ruiz Cortines
Janelle Raquel Trujillo
Mar 22, 2026
Janelle Raquel Trujillo age 45, of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away peacefully on March 22nd, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on October 4,1980 to Nestor Jr. and Joan Trujillo, Janelle was a beautiful whole- hearted soul. She spent her life enjoying spending time with family and friends, she loved to do arts and crafts, enjoy the outdoors, baking...
Armando A. Armijo
Mar 22, 2026
Armando A. Armijo, age 76, of Española, New Mexico, passed away peacefully. He was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and spent his life rooted in the traditions, family, and culture of Northern New Mexico.Armando proudly served his country in the United States Army and later dedicated many years of service to the State of New Mexico, from which he...
Amber Lynn Maestas
Mar 22, 2026
Amber Lynn Maestas, a remarkable woman whose radiant spirit touched the lives of all who knew her, passed away on March 22, 2026. Born in 1994, in Taos, New Mexico, Amber embodied a rare blend of joy, generosity, and heartfelt warmth throughout her life’s journey.
Amber’s early years were filled with vibrant memories that shaped the person she became. From performing...
JoAnn G. Lucero (Archuleta)
Mar 21, 2026
JoAnn G. Lucero, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully after an 18- month battle with cancer on March 21, 2026. She was born on November 15, 1946, in Taos, New Mexico, to Jose Manuel Archuleta and Marina Torres Archuleta. She entered the world just 15 minutes after her twin brother, Joe.
At the age of two,...
Ronald Anthony Barela
Mar 20, 2026
Ronnie passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026 at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Ronnie was preceded by his father, Adolf Barela; his mother, Betty Barela; his brother, John Barela; his sister, Veronica Barela; and his daughter, Lindsey Janelle Marie Barela.
Ronnie was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico and grew up in Casa Solana. He later became an electrician and...
Lynn Anne Dodge
Mar 20, 2026
Lynn Anne Galvin Smith Dodge, 78, was born in Los Alamos. She is survived by daughter Deborah Dodge; sister Gail Takeshita; nephew Ryan Takeshita (Amy Bertken) of Boulder, CO; sister-in-law Judy Dodge, niece Erica Breneman (Mila, Jeroen) of Berkeley CA, nephew Carleton Breneman of Arizona; and niece Pat Colbourne of Canada.
She is predeceased by husbands 1st Lt. Jol N. Smith...
Jose Abel Garcia
Mar 20, 2026
Jose Abel Garcia is preceded in death by his daughter Olympia Garcia (Lucio Duran) and his infant daughter Francis Garcia, and his parents, Luciano and Lugarda Garcia.
Jose has been known to generations by many names such as “Bo,” “Grandpa,” and “Tata”; however, most knew him as “Abe,” a cherished centenarian, patriarch, and cornerstone of the Arroyo Seco community. He passed...
Nathanael Aiden Chavez
Mar 19, 2026
With deep love and sorrow, we share the passing of our precious baby boy, Nathanael Aiden Chavez, who entered this world and was called to Heaven shortly after. Though his time here was only an hour, he was surrounded by endless love and will forever remain in our hearts.
Nathanael is the beloved son of Kenneth and Nicole Chavez and a...
Jose Bernardo Rodriguez
Mar 19, 2026
Jose Bernardo Rodriguez Obituary
Jose Bernardo Rodriguez, affectionately known as Bernie, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 93 on March 19, 2026, at his cherished home on Cerro Gordo in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Born on November 21, 1932, in Santa Fe, Bernie’s life was a testament to dedication, faith, and the profound love he held for his family and...
Eliazar Arreola
Mar 18, 2026
Eliazar Arreola, a cherished member of the Taos community and a loving husband, brother, and friend, passed away on March 18, 2026. Born in 1957, in Chihuahua, Mexico, Eliazar made Taos his home for over 40 years after moving there in 1980. His life was a vivid testament to generosity, kindness, and a genuine love for those around him.
Eliazar was...
Nancy Glaxon Harris
Mar 18, 2026
Nancy Glaxon Harris passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, surrounded by her family. The family requests privacy as they grieve.
Brian Easton
Mar 17, 2026
On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Brian Easton, beloved brother, esteemed teacher and long-time resident of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 68.
Brian was born on July 17, 1957, in Saint Joseph, Michigan; his parents were John and Marilyn Easton. He spent his early childhood in Michigan, moving to Oxford, Maryland at the age of 11.
Brian...
Lois Mabel Coffin
Mar 16, 2026
Lois Coffin, born Lois Hamilton on July 10, 1929, in Jamison, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, in Los Alamos, NM. She was surrounded by loving family and caring staff at Los Alamos Assisted Living, where she lived with her devoted husband, Don Coffin. Lois and Don had recently celebrated 76 years of marriage, an inspiring testament of...
Frank J. Schmitt
Mar 15, 2026
Frank J. Schmitt, 79, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2026, following a stroke. Known and cherished by all who loved him as “Frankie,” he was a kind-hearted man with a quick smile and a soul full of music.
Born on Monday, July 22, 1946, in Santa Fe, NM, Frank was the son of the...



