Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Patrick A. Romero
Apr 30, 2025
Patrick A. Romero, 61, a loving husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Emilio, and great-niece, Kaylyn; his mother-in-law Evelyn, brother-in-law Gabby, and sister-in-law Val.
Patrick is survived by his wife Julene; his mother Lorraine; sisters Michelle (Edward), Teri (Eddie), Jeri (James), Jaqueline;...
Gilbert F. Garcia
Apr 30, 2025
Gilbert Felix Garcia, 83, a longtime resident of Española, born in Santa Fe, NM and raised in Coyote, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2025, following a lengthy illness. Gilbert was best known for his successful business that he owned, operated and worked at for over 40 years, Gilbert's Auto Repair.
Gilbert was preceded in death by his...
John Jaramillo
2025
John J. Jaramillo (Coach Jara, Mr. Jaramillo)
John Jaramillo, 56, of Santa Fe, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He will be remembered for his larger-than-life personality, jokes, stories, contagious laughter, generous heart and a smile that lit up every room.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ramon and Guadalupe Angel; paternal grandparents,...
Sarah Elizabeth Hein
Apr 29, 2025
Following a 14-month battle with brain cancer, on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025, Sarah Elizabeth Hein passed peacefully from this world at her home, and in the company of family. She was 67 years old.
Sarah was born on September 8th, 1957, in Salina, Kansas, the oldest child of Robert Dean Hein and Loretta Mae (né Noonen) Hein. She grew up in...
Zackie Sue Salmon
Apr 27, 2025
Zackie Sue Salmon
December 29, 1947 – April 24, 2025
Zackie Sue Salmon passed away on April 24, 2025, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, after a long illness. She was born December 29, 1947, in Hall County, Memphis, Texas, to Ruth (Eunice Reynolds) and Patrick H. Salmon.
She is survived by her son Demian (Nicki); her sister Pati (Bob); three treasured granddaughters, Rylie,...
Serena Prather
Apr 26, 2025
Serena Prather, a luminous spirit who graced the world with her warmth and vibrancy, passed away on April 26, 2025, in the land of her birth, Reno, Nevada. She was born on June 10, 1980, in Reno, Nevada. She spent 44 years weaving a tapestry of love, kindness, and creativity that will resonate through the lives she touched.
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Colleen Elizabeth Olinger
Apr 25, 2025
Colleen Elizabeth Olinger, born on December 6, 1940, in Pioche, Nevada, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025.
She will be remembered fondly by her family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to share in the light that she brought into the world. Her memory is a treasure that will remain cherished, inspiring those who knew her to carry forward...
Pablo Alejandro Kelly
Apr 22, 2025
Pablo Alejandro Kelly left us on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 and the world has lost one of the brightest, wildly creative, most caring, and pure of spirit beings on the planet.
Pablo entered this world as a fat, redhead, Mexican-Irish baby in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 4, 1970. He grew up in Barrio de la Cañada in Santa Fe, New Mexico...
John Brice Penner Jr.
Apr 22, 2025
John Brice Penner Jr., of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, at the age of 91. He was born on October 4, 1933, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Manuela Rivera Penner and John Brice Penner Sr. John dedicated 30 years of service as a police officer with the City of Santa Fe Police Department....
Frances "Pancha" M. Barela
Apr 22, 2025
Frances “Pancha” M. Barela, 94, passed away peacefully and went to be with Our Lord on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. She was born on March 9, 1931. She is survived by her daughters Angela Martinez (Joe), Pearl Bransford (Artie), and Linda Kane (Bob), and her son Herman Duran. She is also survived by her grandchildren David, Lynette, Nathaniel, Lynda, Richard,...
Mariana Catanach
2025
Mariana Catanach (94) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on April 21, 2025, after a long illness. Mariana maintained her kindness, grace, compassion, sense of humor, appreciation of beauty, love of family and friends. She also expressed gratitude for her long life, full of wonderful and varied experiences.
Mariana was born in Boise City, Oklahoma, to Florinda G. and Roman...
Anthony Segura
Apr 21, 2025
Anthony “Tonio” Segura, age 60, passed away on April 21, 2025.
Tonio was born on December 17, 1964, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Juanita and Liberato Segura. He was raised in the close-knit town of Cerrillos, NM, surrounded by family, friends, and the strong roots of community.
Though he proudly graduated from the school of hard knocks, Tonio lived with heart and...
Lawrence G. Quintana
Apr 21, 2025
Lawrence G. Quintana
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Community Leader
Lawrence G. Quintana, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, U.S. Army veteran, mentor, and pillar of the Santa Fe community, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 72.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Secundino and Susie Quintana; his daughters, Michelle and Jacqueline “Jackie” Quintana;...
Soña Antionette Romero
Apr 20, 2025
Soña Antionette Romero, 32 years of age from Llano Quemado passed away on April 20, 2025. Soña was welcomed home on the resurrection day of our Lord.
Soña loved everyone. She would give the shirt off her back to whom ever needed it. She loved riding horses and being in the mountains. Soña was such a happy person. She loved her...
Barbara Furr
Apr 19, 2025
It is with both sorrow and deep gratitude that we share the passing of Barbara Furr, our beloved Grandma Barb, on the morning of April 29, 2025. She left with a heart full of love and reverence for the cherished moments that she shared with all she knew.
Barbara is lovingly survived by her two daughters, Wendy and Felicia Ponca; six...
Woody Witkowski
Apr 19, 2025
Raymond Severn “Woody” Witkowski, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on April 19, 2025, at the age of 83, surrounded by his loved one’s. Woody was born on May 11, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois to Severn and Cecilia (nee Mroczkowski) Witkowski. Woody was a United States Navy Veteran, serving two tours in Vietnam. During his deployment's he was assigned to...
John Richard Gembreska
Apr 18, 2025
John Richard Gembreska, 75, went home to the Father Almighty on Good Friday, April 18, 2025 at 6:20p while in the care of Compassus Hospice. He struggled for 15 years with respiratory issues and ultimately died of COPD. His passing was very peaceful with the help of Dr. Kingston and the nursing staff at Christus St. Vincent’s and nurse Marianna...
Priscilla Margret Durr (Mama D)
Apr 18, 2025
Pricilla Margret Durr (Mama D)
Margaret was born on February 8, 1946, to Phil and Didia Gonzales. Was Married to Edwin Ernest Durr for 47 long and wonderful years. She was born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Margret passed away April 18, 2025 tranquilly in her sleep at home. However, in Margret’s life she was a devoted aunt, wife,...
Maria Enedina (Edna) Schutz
Apr 18, 2025
Maria Enedina (Edna) Schutz Age: 92 Resident: White Rock, NM. She went to be with our Lord on April 18, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her children Bill, Leroy, Karen and Maria.
Edna was born on August 6, 1932, in La Jara, CO, to Pedro and Isabel Padilla. She married William Joshua Schutz, Sr. on August 16, 1956, in Los...
Michelle Janice Armijo Wright
Apr 17, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michelle Janice Armijo Wright, who left this world on April 17, 2025, after struggling with a long-term illness. She passed peacefully in Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on October 24, 1983, Michelle brought light, laughter, and love into the lives of everyone she met. She was a devoted mother,...
