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

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....

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,...

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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...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

Apr 17, 2025

Our beloved Isaac Michael Madrid from La Mesilla, born on October 11, 2005, went home to be with the Lord early in the morning on April 17, 2025, as the result of a car accident.

Isaac was preceded in death by his father, Michael Montoya, paternal grandparents, Isauro Sr. and Mary Madrid, Uncle Harry Madrid, Aunt Molly Martinez, Cousin David Madrid,...

Apr 16, 2025

Jose Raul Ocampo-Baldizon departed to his eternal home with our Lord Jesus on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. He was born on April 11, 1936, in Rivas, Nicaragua. Overcoming great odds, he earned a degree in agronomy and worked in banking. He moved his family to the United States in 1978 seeking safety and a better life. Raul, as he was...

Apr 15, 2025

Virginia V. Romero 

August 15, 1935 – April 15, 2025

Virginia V. Romero, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on August 15, 1935, in Taos, New Mexico, to Virginia and Juan Andres Vargas, she lived a life of love, resilience, and deep devotion to family, faith, and...

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Ysabel Marie Rey Velarde

Ysabel Marie Rey Velarde, 27, left this world to be with our Lord and Savior on April 11, 2025. Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on July 1, 1997, Ysabel was the beloved daughter of Diego and Yvette (Rey) Velarde, and cherished sister to Victoria and Diego Estevan.

As a child, Ysabel was bright, spirited, and curious. From...

Apr 12, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Earl Valerio, who left us peacefully surrounded by family on April 12, 2025.

Earl is preceded in death by his parents Cruz and Rosabel Valerio, brother Alex Valerio, nephew Fernando Coca, niece Gina Trujillo, father-in-law Roberto Ortiz; brothers-in-law Clarence Valerio, Andrew Ortiz, and Herman Manzanares and sister-in-law Diane...

Apr 11, 2025

Richard Bruce Holcomb passed peacefully into eternal life on Friday, April 11, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Richard was born to Gayle and Miriam (Ridgeway) Holcomb on December 28, 1937, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He grew up in Oklahoma City, and he was in the first graduating class of Northwest Classen High School in 1956. He received his bachelor’s degree in...

Apr 11, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the unexpected passing of Elaine Trujillo, who departed this life on April 11, 2025, the day she turned 78. Elaine tragically lost her life as the result of a senseless vehicular incident. She was taken from us far too soon, and her absence leaves a deep void in the...