Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Donald Machen
Dec 30, 2023
Donald R. Machen left this earth on Dec. 30, 2023, just after hearing the music of bagpipes while surrounded by his wife and children. He was preceded in death by his parents, C. Raymond Machen and Myrtle Elizabeth Canny, and is survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Judy; son Jonathan (Paige); daughter Patty (Michael); four grandchildren; and a loving...
Henry Archuleta
Dec 30, 2023
"Uncle"
Henry Archuleta
Born March 16, 1936
Passed December 30th 2023
Our Uncle was 87 years old and had many stories that he shared with his family and friends. He was a funny and humble man.
He was in the Navy in 1955. When he returned home from the Navy he played baseball, and he was a great pitcher.
My...
Louise Jimenez
Dec 29, 2023
Louise C. Jimenez, a resident of Santa Fe, was called home by our Heavenly Father on December 29, 2023. She was born in Clayton, New Mexico, and having a father in the U.S. Navy, gave her opportunities to attend schools in Florida, Hawaii, and California. She loved the cultural experiences from those travels. Louise graduated from Loretto Academy Class of...
Dennis Rodriguez
Dec 28, 2023
Dennis Gregory Rodriguez (11/28/54) passed peacefully in the presence of his family on the morning of December 28, 2023, after a sudden decline in health. Dennis was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico and remained a lifelong resident. He attended Santa Fe High School and later obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science at the College Of Santa Fe. In...
Larry Vigil
Dec 28, 2023
August 14, 1949
December 28, 2023
Larry Vigil joined his daughter, Heather, in Heaven, on December 28, 2023.
He is survived by his wife, Susan, his beloved grandchildren, who he was raising, Rocky and Alexa. His granddaughter Amanda (Nate), who he was very close to, his grandson Larry III (Tori)and his granddaughter Lesleigh (Chris), our daughter Camille (Jose), His...
Alfred Lucero
Dec 27, 2023
Alfred Lucero, passed away at home on December 27, 2023. He was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and uncle. He was a veteran and retired Capitan of the Santa Fe Police Department.
Alfred is preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Frank Lucero; siblings: Nick, Lilian, and Arthur; son Sammy; nieces: Anita and Helen; and grandson...
Phil Lucero
Dec 26, 2023
Phil V. Lucero, 59, of Santa Fe/Las Vegas, New Mexico, passed away on December 26, 2023. He was born on August 15, 1964. Phil is survived by his loving wife, Rosa Maria, their children: Ernestina (Estevan), Phil Jr. (Michael), Tomas (Jacqueline) and Kenneth (John), his grandchildren: Adelina, Alanzo, Nevaeh, and Alaia, his godchildren: Alicia, Zachary, and Julia, and his siblings:...
Mabel Rivera
Dec 26, 2023
MABEL D. RIVERA
DECEMBER 9, 1943 - DECEMBER 26, 2023
It is with heavy hearts and tremendous sorrow that we mourn the passing of our kind, generous, beautiful, loving, caring, wise compassionate, bold and loved-by-so-many Mother, Wife, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Godmother, and Friend Mabel D. Rivera. As a volunteer and through her community church, Mabel served the LORD as...
Ronald Rodriguez
Dec 25, 2023
Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Rodriguez, 63, passed away December 25, 2023, at his home in Santa Fe, NM, he was born in Santa Fe, NM on January 15, 1960. Preceding him in death were his parents Robert ‘Bobby’ Rodriguez and Imelda Rodriguez, his Uncle Eddie ‘Igloo’ and Aunt Andrea Ortiz, father in-law Alfredo Barriga. He is survived by his devoted wife Frieda...
Francisco Talamante
Dec 25, 2023
Francisco Ramon Talamante, 38, passed away suddenly on December 25, 2023. He was born on August 2, 1985, in Santa Fe, NM to Leroy “Ramon” Talamante and Maria Talamante whom he loved very much.
Francisco is survived by his Mother Maria Talamante, his loving Wife Chelsea Talamante and six beautiful children; Isabella 18, Andres 15, Dominic 13, Luciano 9, Stevon...
Gene Mortensen
Dec 24, 2023
Gene Mortensen passed away peacefully on his 88th birthday, surrounded by his children, on December 24, 2023. He was born in Albuquerque and attended St. Mary’s High School where he was a vital member of the football, basketball and track teams, while also lending his expert speaking skills, with wit and banter, to the high school speech team. He graduated...
Jimmie Martinez
Dec 24, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, Jimmie A. Martinez. Jimmie was born June 12, 1942, in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Alfredo and Lorenza Martinez. He was the youngest of ten siblings. He graduated from Santa Fe High and married the love of his life, Florine Martinez, whom he spent a wonderful 63...
Edward Maxwell
Dec 24, 2023
Edward Eugene Donaldson/Maxwell – Eddie Maxwell, 63, died unexpectedly December 24, 2023, in his apartment. He was born November 8,1960, in Ft. Belvoir Alexandria Virginia, The son of Erlinda P Garcia/Maxwell and Roy Donaldson. Adopted by Calvin C Maxwell.
Eddie graduated from Santa Fe High School, Class of 1979. Following graduation, he completed Heavy Equipment Operator School and worked for...
Mercy Torres
Dec 24, 2023
Mercy L. Torres, 75 of Talpa passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2023. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She worked and retired from Wal-Mart where she worked in Taos and Belen locations. She was a devoted military wife. She is preceded in death by parents, Tito and Mercedes Silva, many siblings, father and mother in law, Anselmo...
Leandro Benavidez
Dec 23, 2023
Leandro Benavidez 89, born September 3,1934, was called home to be with our lord on December 23,2023 at his home in Tesuque. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Lucas and Cleotilde Benavidez, brothers Ernesto, Jacobo, Jose, Frank, David and Eloy Benavidez, sisters Sara Padilla, Lucille Jimenez and Nora Jimenez as well as many other relatives.
Leandro is survived...
Julie Miera
Dec 23, 2023
Julie Ann Miera,46, resident of Albuquerque, NM., passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, Julie was born on September 8, 1977, in Espanola, NM., to Julian Miera and Rita McAlister.
She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Ubaldo and Esther Miera of Velarde, NM., maternal grandparents, Ismael and Rosa Garcia of Chimayo, NM.
Julie is survived by her...
Corinne Rich
Dec 22, 2023
Corinne Odette Rich passed away on December 22, 2023, at the age of 67. Corinne was a vibrant spirit with such a sweet soul, a smart, quick-witted independent woman who was just beginning to realize her full artistic potential. Born in Casablanca, Morrocco to French parents, André and Odile Ratel. She is survived by her brother Gilles Ratel, his wife...
Joshua Archuleta
Dec 22, 2023
Our beloved Joshua Archuleta, entered into God’s Kingdom on December 22, 2023. He was a beloved father, son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend.
Joshua A. Archuleta was born to C. James Archuleta and Loretta Tapia on January 15, 1985, in Los Alamos, NM. He grew up and was raised in Rio Chama and Ohkay Owingeh. Josh was spontaneous...
Emilia Martinez
Dec 21, 2023
Emilia E. Martinez March 12, 1934 – December 21, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother Emilia, better known as Emily on December 21, 2023, surrounded by her family. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Jesus and Josefita Sandoval, first born son, Patrick Sisneros of Selma, CA., brother Alfred Sandoval and...
Victoria Rene
Dec 20, 2023
A Funeral Service will take place on Friday, May 10, 2024 at the Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light (417 Rodeord, SFNM) at 10:00am.
