Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Joyce Agnes Sandoval
Oct 30, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend, Joyce A. Sandoval (Joy).
She is survived by her daughters Yolanda (Manuel), Jessica (Felipe), sons, Jon and Anthony (Paula). Grandchildren, Manuel Jr., Chris (Amanda), Jonathan, Victoria, Anthony Jr., Dylon and Kassandra. Great Grandchildren, Ailesh (Starr), Aaliah, Mario Jr., Haylee, Cooper,...
Kathy Montoya
Oct 29, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kathy Montoya, a beloved mother, daughter, grandmother, sister and friend, who departed this life on October 29, 2025 after a courageous journey marked by resilience and quiet strength.
Kathy faced life's challenges with unwavering bravery that touched everyone around her. Her wit and sense of humor left an indelible mark...
Harry Vedoe
Oct 28, 2025
Harry Vedoe peacefully passed away on October 28, 2025.
Harry Vedoe was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. He worked as a graphic and industrial designer, book illustrator, photographer, and writer for magazines and newspapers. He has been a resident of the USA since 1978. He has resided in Taos, New Mexico since 1986. The last 40 years in Taos, Harry worked as...
Jules Stokhof De Jong
Oct 28, 2025
Jules (short for Juliaanus) was born in Soest, the Netherlands in 1946, as World War Two came to an end. His family had suffered greatly during the war, with periods of hunger and living underground. He was named after the queen of the Netherlands at the time, Juliana, as every day she biked past the hospital in joyous celebrations of...
Barbara Martinez
Oct 28, 2025
Barbara Marian Martinez (Reinen) was born November 16, 1954 and passed on October 28, 2025. She was currently residing in Santa Fe, New Mexico with her husband Michael who was her full-time caretaker after an Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2020. She was born in Danbury, Connecticut and spent most of her childhood in Brookfield, graduating from Brookfield High School in 1973....
Marlene Miller
Oct 28, 2025
Marlene Miller, a loved member of the White Rock community, passed away on October 28, 2025, at the age of 81. In her final days, she was under the gentle hospice care of family and Los Alamos Visiting Nurses.
Born on February 2, 1944, Marlene dedicated a significant portion of her professional life to Los Alamos National Laboratory, where she worked...
Eleveo R Zamora
2025
Eleveo R. Zamora, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on October 28, 2025, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Born on November 11, 1947, Eleveo lived a life rich with purpose, devotion, and an unwavering dedication to his loved ones.
Throughout his life, Eleveo embraced the joys of hobbies that brought him peace and fulfillment. He had a profound love for...
Joseph Mark Dudziak
Oct 27, 2025
Joseph Mark Dudziak (Chaplin Joe) passed away on October 27, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on March 13, 1959, in Los Alamos, New Mexico, to Edwin and Patricia Dudziak. Joe grew up in Los Alamos, and he was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and camping.
Joe joined the Air Force in 1977....
Genevieve Angel Trujillo
Oct 27, 2025
Genevive Angel Trujillo was born on July 8, 2003, in Las Vegas, NM. She passed away on October 27, 2025.
A memorial service will be held on November 6, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Rivera Family Funeral Home in Espanola, NM, located at 305 Calle Salazar, Espanola, NM 87532.
Rivera Family Funeral Home in the beautiful Espanola Valley expresses...
Eddie Lorenzo Ortiz
Oct 27, 2025
Eddie Ortiz "Bardo", of Nambe, NM, passed away on October 27, 2025, age 70, after battling Cancer. Born on March 2, 1955.
He was preceded in death by parents Manuel Ortiz and Anita (Lagrange) Ortiz, brother Joe Ortiz, sisters, Lucy Martinez and Frances Herrera.
He is survived by brothers, Manuel Ortiz and wife Fabby, George Ortiz and wife Sara, sisters, Marcella McNaughton...
Tommy Paul Gonzales
Oct 27, 2025
Tom “Tommy” Gonzales born November 18, 1947, to Gabriel and Virginia Gonzales, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, NM, graduated from Santa Fe High School in (1966). After high school he proudly served in US Army during the Vietnam War era. He served his time in Germany.
Tommy was beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on October...
George J. Tapia
Oct 27, 2025
George J. Tapia, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and Navy veteran, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 27, 2025, at the age of 80, surrounded by family in his beloved Santa Fe, NM. Born on May 29, 1945, in Santa Fe, George lived a life rich in love, commitment, and community service.
George was a proud Plumber by trade,...
Cristina Masoliver Comella
Oct 26, 2025
Cristina Masoliver Comella, 04/07/63 - 10-26-25, aka The Puppet Lady, passed away from lung cancer on Sunday evening, October 26th,
She leaves her beloved family here in Taos, and in Catalonia, Spain, and many dear friends near and far, especially in Baja Mexico. She will be forever missed. Cristina lived true to herself. No compromising, no apologies. Her love for northern...
Phillip Matthew "Fly" Armijo
Oct 26, 2025
Phillip Matthew “Fly” Armijo, the youngest son of Isadora and Tony Armijo, was born on December 6, 1964…It is with great sorrow that his family announces his passing on October 26, 2025 at 60 after a recent illness. Born and raised in Santa Fe, he was a 1982 graduate of Santa Fe High School. He worked in the construction industry...
Ruth Evelyn Gibson
Oct 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Ruth Evelyn Gibson on October 24, 2025. Born to Ernest and Evelyn Bowman in Keams Canyon AZ in September 1942.
Ruth grew up in New Mexico, graduating from Los Alamos High School. She married Hezzie Gibson in 1961, they lived in Los Alamos, where they welcomed and raised their son...
David Patrick Garcia
2025
David Patrick Garcia, affectionately known as "Pappy," was born on June 16, 1957, in the vibrant city of Santa Fe, New Mexico. He brought unparalleled joy and warmth to those around him, creating a legacy that will forever be cherished. Tragically, on October 23, 2025, Pappy passed away unexpectedly in Albuquerque, New Mexico, leaving a profound sense of loss among...
Virginia Kachelmeier
Oct 23, 2025
In Loving Memory of Virginia Lee Kachelmeier
June 7, 1948 - October 23, 2025
Virginia Lee Kachelmeier, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, at Arden Courts in San Antonio, Texas. She was 77.
Born on June 7, 1948, in Raton, New Mexico, Virginia was the cherished daughter of Roy and Marie Butt, both of whom...
Jerome "Jerry" S. Rice
Oct 22, 2025
Jerome S. “Jerry” Rice of Taos, NM passed away suddenly on October 22, 2025 after a fall. Jerry was born on 11/3/1937 in Roseau, MN, graduated from Roseau High School in 1955 and maintained close connections to Roseau County all his life. He graduated from St. Olaf College in 1959 and Harvard Law School in 1962. He served in the...
Richard Hratch Tashjian
Oct 21, 2025
Richard Hratch Tashjian, a well-known artist, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, at the age of 99 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Born on June 27, 1926, in Dorchester, Massachusetts, Richard lived a life rich in creativity, love of nature and devotion to the fine arts. Richard served honorably in the United States Naval Reserve during World War II...
Caren Joyce Kershner
2025
She was an artist living and creating outside the lines, unapologetically herself. Wife of James Kershner, mother to Suzan and Richard and step mother to Chris.
Caren was born in 1941 in Denver Colorado to Jeannette and Earl McGowen. She grew up in Los Alamos NM where both of her parents and later her husband worked for the Lab. Caren married...
