Obituaries

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

Jeffery A. Herrera

Jeffery A. Herrera

Dec 27, 2024

Jeffery "Jefe" A. Herrera, 61, of Red River, NM, passed away on December 27, 2024. Born and raised in Denver, CO, Jeff moved to Red River in 2001, where he quickly became a beloved part of the community, known for his larger-than-life personality. A devoted Denver Broncos fan, champion soccer player, and darts enthusiast, Jeff could strike up a lively...

Arthur U. Martinez

Arthur U. Martinez

Dec 26, 2024

Arthur (Art) U. Martinez, 84, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, in Medanales, NM. Art was born on September 14, 1940 to Pete and Delia Martinez in Questa, NM.

Art owned his own upholstery business called Espanola Upholstery for many years. He started his business in Espanola and eventually moved it to Medanales. Although upholstery...

Elsie Duran

Elsie Duran

Dec 26, 2024

Elsie Duran, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend entered into eternal rest on December 26, 2024. A lifelong resident of Chimayo/Espanola, New Mexico, Elsie lived her life with unwavering faith, dedicating each day to serving the Lord. To know Elsie was to know the true meaning of love – she was a radiant soul whose kindness and compassion knew...

Jose Clemente Clodovio Manzanares

Jose Clemente Clodovio Manzanares

Dec 26, 2024

Jose Clemente Clodovio Manzanares, age 80, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones. Jose enjoyed music, dancing, singing, fishing, camping, boat rides, and most of all family time. 

He was preceded in death by his wife Nellie Manzanares, sons Joey and Anthony Manzanares, daughter Josephine Manzanares, son-in-law Ray Chavarria, mother and father...

Michael Shanley

Michael Shanley

Dec 26, 2024

Michael Shanley, aka Siri Shiva Singh Khalsa, 77, recently of Espanola, New Mexico, and formerly of Los Angeles, CA, passed away peacefully at his home on December 26, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on October 10, 1947, in Evanston, Illinois, and spent his adult career as a senior researcher at the RAND Corporation for over 50 years.

Michael...

Jerome Wayne Gurule

Jerome Wayne Gurule

Dec 25, 2024

JEROME WAYNE GURULE

Jerome Wayne Gurule was called by the Lord on December 25, 2024, Christmas Evening, at the age of 36. Jerome was born on January 25, 1988. Jerome is preceded in death by his Great-Grandparents, Matianita and Melquiades Larrañaga, Frank and Gloria Trujillo; Grandparents Avelino and Dora Gurule; and, his Uncle Louis Espinosa, Sr. Jerome is survived by his...

David Ross Mckown

David Ross Mckown

Dec 25, 2024

David Ross McKown, 70, of Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico; Great Bend, Kansas; and Kihei, Maui, Hawaii peacefully passed away on Christmas morning, December 25, 2024, surrounded by his beloved wife Jan Farmer, daughter Jenna McKown, and his service dog ‘Lil Bubba. David bravely battled Stage 4 Cancer for almost five years. For the last several days, David has been...

Augustine Miera

Augustine Miera

Dec 24, 2024

Augustine (Auggie) Miera, 42, of Velarde (La Canova), passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2024. He was born on August 27, 1982 to Orlando and Boonie Miera. He attended Velarde Elementary and then went to Victory Faith where he graduated in 1995. 

After graduation, he became a handyman doing odd jobs helping his family and friends with projects around their homes. 

Augustine...

Angie M. Baca

Angie M. Baca

Dec 24, 2024

Angie M. Baca of Albuquerque, NM, age 86 passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 24th, 2024. She was born on May 21st, 1938, in Dilia, NM to Lino and Dorotea Perea. Angie was loving, hardworking and had a heartwarming personality. Because of this, she was family to everyone she met, and they were family to her....

Erica J. Aragon

Erica J. Aragon

Dec 23, 2024

Erica J. Aragon, born on May 3, 1980, in Los Lunas, New Mexico, passed away on December 23, 2024. She was a dedicated professional, serving as a contract specialist for the United States Military, where her expertise and commitment to excellence were deeply valued. Erica's educational journey culminated in a Master’s degree in Business from New Mexico State University in...

Agapito Aragon

Agapito Aragon

Dec 23, 2024

Agapito Aragon, 73, of Llaves, NM, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Doroteo and Cleotilde Aragon.

Agapito is survived by brothers, Mac Aragon, Robert Archuleta (Loyola), Doroteo Aragon, sisters, Rosalia Chacon, Ernestina Garcia (Ted), Vangie Herrera (Dennis), Susan Martinez, Lorie Muniz (Carlos), and Loretta Maestas (Pete).

Viewing will be held on Saturday, January 4,...

Thomas Staley

Thomas Staley

Dec 22, 2024

Thomas Staley, 28, a resident of Hernandez, NM, passed peacefully on December 22, 2024. He was born in 1996, to Lloyd and Mary Staley.

Thomas is preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Staley, grandparents, Roque and Theresa Trujillo, and his uncle, Julian Trujillo.

He is survived by his mother, Mary Staley, sister, Kathryn Staley (Zach), brother, Greg Gallegos, niece, Ava Fresquez,...

Peter Michael Bassin

Peter Michael Bassin

Dec 21, 2024

 Peter Michael Bassin (born in NYC, December 15, 1938) passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, at his home in Cerrillos, NM. To the Cerrillos/Madrid community, he was known and loved as “Pistol Pete." Pete was a man who didn’t follow many rules but was the most reliable and fun person you would know. 

 Before settling in Cerrillos, he served in...

Denise Hallenbeck

Denise Hallenbeck

Dec 20, 2024

Denise Hallenbeck, aged 82 died on December 20, 2024 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Born and raised in Chester County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter Hemphill H. Ayers and his wife June Houck Ayers. She worked hard all of her adult life, and when she retired, she started volunteering with an animal welfare organization, caring for homeless pets and assisting...

Marcos Robert Cdebaca

Marcos Robert Cdebaca

Dec 20, 2024

Marcos Robert Cdebaca April 15, 1948 – December 20, 2024

Marcos Robert Cdebaca, 76, was peacefully called home to the Lord on December 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Marcos was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose life was defined by kindness, resilience, and dedication to others.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Pauline and Frank Cdebaca,...

David Joseph Carón

David Joseph Carón

Dec 20, 2024

David Joseph Carón, Age 83, passed away peacefully at home on December 20, 2024. His suffering and struggles with a rare lymphoma, which he endured with courage, have concluded. David was born in Chicago, Illinois, where he spent most of his early life; his family briefly lived on a farm in Arkansas. He returned to Chicago, and nearby Champaign, IL,...

Maria Moya

Maria Moya

Dec 19, 2024

Maria Moya (Little Nana)

Maria Moya, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, NM, was called to the Lord on December 19, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Emilia and Samuel Montoya; her grandparents,

Delfina and Juan Montoya; one brother; two sisters; her children, Joann, Richard, and Raymond

Jr.; and her grandchildren, Steve Atilano and Ashley Gallegos. She is survived by her...

Jesse Wally Treadway

Jesse Wally Treadway

Dec 19, 2024

Jesse Wally Treadway

January 9, 1975 - December 19, 2024

Abiquiu - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jesse. He is survived by wife Christy Mendiola, mom Sunseria Archuleta (Saul Franco), children Demitria (Joey), Aliyah, Jesse Jr., Latasha, Richard, Carlos, Marcelino, Isaiah, Angelic, Adriana. Brothers Javier (Maxine), Maurice, Francesca (Marc), family and friends.

Services at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Parish...

Ezekiel Elias Ramon Sedillo

Ezekiel Elias Ramon Sedillo

Dec 18, 2024

Ezekiel Elias Ramon Sedillo arrived on 11.23.24 after 1 hour of Labor, weighing 7lbs 15

oz. 20 inches at 12:39 p.m. a blessing placed softly into the arms of his loving parents Maria

Angel Savannah Sedillo (mother) and Ramon Antonio Garcia Martinez (Father). Although

Ezekiel was with the family for only a brief moment that’s all the time Ezekiel needed to

change the lives...

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