Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Johnny N. Quintana
Jan 23, 2026
Johnny Nemecio Quintana, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and veteran, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, in Española, New Mexico. He was born on September 25, 1939, in Española, where he would later establish his roots and legacy.
Johnny was a proud graduate of Española High School and went on to earn a degree in mathematics from St. Michael’s College...
Stella Martinez
2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Stella Martinez announces her passing on Wednesday January 15, 2026. She was a longtime resident of La Mesilla, New Mexico.
Stella was born to Ramon and Helen Salazar on September 15, 1939, and was raised in San Pedro, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents, beloved son Jeff, her...
Yasmin Acosta-Segundo
Jan 22, 2026
Yasmin Acosta-Segundo, a beacon of warmth and kindness, left this world far too soon on January 22, 2026. Born on July 5, 1995, in Puebla, Mexico, she captivated the hearts of many during her all-too-brief life. Yasmin graced the lives of many with her warm, inviting spirit and the undeniable beauty that radiated from her kind heart. Known for her...
Roberta S. Shaw
Jan 22, 2026
Roberta S. Shaw, age 82, passed away at her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico following a brief illness.
Roberta was born in Temple, Texas on February 7, 1943, but spent her childhood living and growing up on a farm in northern Richland County, Ohio, near Mansfield. She attended Mansfield City Schools and graduated from Mansfield Senior High School. Following that,...
Ted Lewis Valdoz
Jan 22, 2026
Theodore (Ted) Lewis Valdoz (79), Pecos, NM Our beloved husband and father was called by our Dear Lord to his eternal rest. Ted passed away peacefully at his home in the early hours of January 22, 2026.
Ted was born in Embudo, New Mexico on April 12, 1946, to Cruzita Romero. He was raised in Santa Maria, California, and later returned...
Mary Cordova
Jan 22, 2026
Mary Cordova, a beloved mother, sibling, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, in Los Ojos, NM, at the age of 65. Born on April 10, 1960, in Albuquerque, NM, Mary spent her life radiating and kindness, touching the hearts of everyone she encountered.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Donna and Bobby, sister, Pauline and brother,...
Raul M. Alvarez
Jan 22, 2026
Raul M. Alvarez passed away in the early morning hours of January 22, 2026, with his loving family beside him. He was 87 years old. Born in Roswell, New Mexico he moved early in his adult life to Santa Fe, New Mexico which became his home.
Raul was a husband, a father, a businessman, and the steady center of his family....
R. Eric Gustafson
Jan 21, 2026
Robert Eric Gustafson, author, journalist, lecturer, curator, gallerist, and arts impresario, died on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at his home in Santa Fe, NM. He was 90. His multifaceted career spanned more than six decades, encompassing theater, visual arts, writing, and event production.[
A native New Yorker, Mr. Gustafson (“Eric”) began his career in the art world was in the auction rooms...
Royce D Taylor
Jan 20, 2026
Colonel Royce Dean Taylor was born on February 10, 1941, in Boles, Arkansas. He passed away at age 84 on January 20, 2026, just 20 days shy of his 85th birthday in Los Alamos, NM. He is survived by his wife, Holly Kenney, his children Jennifer Waller (Jay), Amy Klabunde (Kevin), Royce Taylor (Sonja), grandchildren Haley Waller, Olivia Wallace (Ian),...
Logan Keith Kuiper
Jan 20, 2026
Dr. Logan Keith Kuiper, 85, passed away in Los Alamos, New Mexico, on January 20, 2026. Born on September 12th 1940 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to Andrew and Bess Kuiper, Logan’s journey took him from a small family farm to the forefront of physics and mathematics.
Logan grew up outside Pella, Iowa, attending the one-room Liberty Corner grade school before graduating from...
Maria Ernestina Torres Murillo
Jan 19, 2026
Maria Ernestina Torres Murillo, affectionately known as Tina, unexpectedly passed away on January 19, 2026. She was born February 28, 1983, in Santa Fe, NM to Mary Trujillo (aka Maria Murillo) and Jaime Murillo. Tina was preceded in death by Lupita Trujillo (sister), Miguel Villegas (cousin), Zachary Matthew Gutierrez (cousin), and Carla K Caraveo-Murillo (cousin). Tina is survived by her...
Humberto F. Martinez
Jan 18, 2026
Humberto F. Martinez, affectionately known as Bert, was born on September 9, 1944, in the quaint village of Cebolla, New Mexico. His journey through life was marked by a radiant spirit, an unyielding passion for his work, and an expansive love for family and friends, all culminating in a legacy that will forever echo in the hearts of those he...
"Amy" Xiao Bing Wei
Jan 18, 2026
Fondly known as Amy, Xiao Bing Wei of Los Alamos, NM and originally of Nanning, China, passed away January 18, 2026 at home in Los Alamos after a brief illness at the age of 57.
She leaves behind her husband, Giacomo Brussino, son, James Brussino, mom, Yan Lan and sisters Xiaoyu Wei and Xiaotang Wei amongst many other beloved family members...
Janet Schreiber
Jan 17, 2026
Janet M. Schreiber, PhD passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, NM, on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from natural causes. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard N Hall and called Santa Fe, NM and Questa, NM home.
Professor Schreiber graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a PhD in medical anthropology and moved to Northern New Mexico in 1989...
Isaiah J Padilla
Jan 17, 2026
Isaiah J. Padilla, a cherished husband, father, son, brother, and beloved member of the Santa Fe community, was born on November 23, 1995, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and was called home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2026. His passing came far too soon, and his loss is deeply felt by all who knew and loved him.
Isaiah...
Anya Lee Storey-McFadden
Jan 16, 2026
Anya McFadden, 16, passed away peacefully at Children's Hospital in Denver Colorado following a short hospital stay on Friday, January 16.
She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Michael Paul McFadden. Anya is survived by her parents, Anthony and Jessica McFadden, her siblings Leif, Eleanor and Evelyn McFadden, her maternal grandparents Anthony and Lynn Storey and her paternal grandmother, Katherine...
Earl Michael "Mike" Boule
Jan 16, 2026
Earl Michael "Mike" Boule, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away from a sudden illness on January 16, 2026, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, while surrounded by his family. Mike was born and raised in Albuquerque, where he lived until 1994, when he moved to Santa Fe.
Mike attended the New Mexico Military Institute, graduating from both high school and junior college....
Ernestine Montoya
Jan 16, 2026
Our dear beloved Mother, Ernestine Montoya, passed into eternal life on January 16th, 2026. She was 84 years old and is already missed beyond words.
She was born in Ocate, NM, on October 8th, 1941, to the late Ernesto and Clodovea Pacheco. She spent her youth in Ocate, Maxwell, and finally spent her formative years in Ranchos de Taos. She graduated...
Stephen A Ciddio
Jan 16, 2026
Stephen A. Ciddio, a dedicated son, brother, and friend, passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on September 25, 1950, Stephen lived a life characterized by his reserved nature, calm demeanor, and an unexpected sense of humor that brought joy to those around him.
Stephen proudly served his country as a Retired Navy Chief, displaying a...
Jamie Archuleta
Jan 16, 2026
Jamie Rafael Archuleta, 51 of Cerro, NM was born in Santa Fe in 1974 and was raised in Taos and Cerro. Jamie graduated in 1993 from Questa High School and later attended New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM, majoring in music studies. Music played an integral part of his life, inspired at an early age by his Uncle...
