Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Victoria Gallegos
Dec 7, 2025
Victoria Gallegos, born on April 3, 1987, in Tucumcari, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2025, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who touched the lives of many through her kindness, laughter, and love for family.
Victoria was a loving mother to her children: Micah Lopez-Danielson, Marcelina Gallegos, MariaBella Gallegos,...
Caroline "Carole" Gurule
Dec 7, 2025
Caroline “Carole” Gurule, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Elizar Valdez and Bernadina Martinez, and her stepmother, Rosa Valdez; her paternal grandparents, Estevan and Manuelita Gurule; her parents, Gilbert and Bernadina (Ina) Gurule; her siblings Edward Gurule and Peggy Ann...
Bruce Wayne Smith
Dec 7, 2025
Bruce Wayne Smith, born on August 4, 1953, in San Diego, California, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was 72 years old.
Bruce was a man of many talents and a thirst for knowledge that defined his life. His diverse career included work as a certified IVAC Technician, showcasing his technical expertise and dedication...
Lawrence Duane Stace
Dec 7, 2025
Our Dear Larry fell asleep in death suddenly, He is resting in Jehovah's Memory, soon we will be in a “world without tears,” May Jehovah God comfort us all as we cope with our loss, Thank you for all your kind words and deeds!
Melvena Bailey
Dec 6, 2025
Melvena Bailey ended her journey on this earth Saturday, December 6 at 9 am. She was 95 years young. Melvena was born and raised in Leesville, LA. She graduated from a nearby high school in 1947, where she participated in basketball and was well liked.
After graduation, she married her high school sweetheart, Milton Glenn Bailey, a US Marine sergeant, in...
Amaveles "Lee" Sisneros
Dec 5, 2025
Amaveles Sisneros Obituary
Amaveles (Lee) SisnerosAmaveles (LEE) Sisneros, 81, of Santa Fe, passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord on December 5, 2025. He was born on December 18, 1943, in El Rito, NM., and was the second of 9 children.Owner of Lee's Towing in Santa Fe as well as Lee's Auto Detailing. He was preceded in death by...
Dory Ryan
Dec 5, 2025
Dory Ryan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 5th, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 12, 1960, Dory left an indelible mark on all who knew her.
Following her graduation from New Mexico State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, she joined the Environmental, Safety and Health Division at LANL....
Kathy E Mendonca
2025
Kathy E. Mendonca, passed away on December 5, 2025, after bravely battling a lengthy illness. Born on April 16, 1948, in Santa Fe, NM, Kathy was a lifelong resident of the city she cherished.
She is survived by her children, Chris Mendonca and his wife Toni, Orlando Mendonca Sr. and his wife Dorothy, Jerry Mendonca, Barbara Mascarenas and her husband Brian,...
Mary Marie Lopez
Dec 4, 2025
MARY LOPEZ Obituary
MARY MARIE LOPEZ March 14, 1953 - December 4, 2025 Mary Marie (Gonzales) Lopez, known affectionately as 'Maria', passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, after a courageous two-year-long survivorship of cancer. She was 72 years old. Mary was preceded in death by her baby sister Socorro; her brother...
Claire Ortiz~Hill
Dec 4, 2025
Claire Ortiz Hill, a native of Santa Fe, passed away in Paris, France on December 4th at the age of 74, showered with prayer and love from her family and sisters from her Catholic home there. Claire had been living in France for many years and had a remarkable life as a translator, scholar, lecturer and author of numerous books...
Ernesto Burciaga
Dec 4, 2025
Ernesto V Burciaga, the eldest of the six children of Lorenzo R Burciaga and Maxine T Burciaga (nee Van Sloun) passed away on Dec 4, 2025, following a lengthy battle with dementia.
In addition to being predeceased by his parents, his sister Ann C Johnson and brother Timothy V Burciaga, he was predeceased by his loving wife of 44 years, Cecilia,...
Paul "Golden" Allen Vigil
Dec 4, 2025
Paul "Golden" Allen Vigil, a beloved husband, father, and master carpenter, passed away on December 4, 2025, at the age of 60. Born on June 15, 1965, in Embudo, New Mexico, Paul was a lifelong resident of Arroyo Hondo. He was deeply rooted in the land, culture, and community he called home, where he thrived in the beauty of nature...
Judy Chetwin
Dec 3, 2025
Early December 3, 2025, Judy Chetwin (Cummings), age 75, and with her loving husband at her side, left us, having finally been able to find rest from the cancer she'd been battling for the last several years.
Born and raised in Syracuse, New York, Judy graduated from Syracuse University with a BA in Fine Arts and married her college sweetheart after...
Glenn Lewis Diercks
Dec 3, 2025
Glenn passed away peacefully and went to our Lord on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. He was a veteran and served our county in the United States Marine Corp. Glenn will be greatly missed.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents Carlos and Eleanor Diercks. Glenn is survived by his children Kether A. Diercks andToth Orion Diercks, grandchildren Avery Brook Diercks,...
Michael A. Johnson
Dec 3, 2025
Michael passed peacefully after a brief illness. He is survived by his parents, Don and Ginny Johnson of Poolville, TX, his long time partner Jeff Isaacs of Santa Fe, and many friends. Michael was a dedicated employee of New Mexico Cancer Care for 28 years. He adored the outdoors including hiking, camping, skiing and exploring the many wonders of New...
Joe Elfego Gonzales
Dec 2, 2025
Beloved brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend, Joe Elfego Gonzales, passed from this world, to be with our Lord after 93 years, on December 2, 2025, after a long and devoted life marked by love of family, friendship, faith, and service to his country. Born on April 18, 1932, to Sabino and Maria Gonzales in Glorieta, NM. He married...
John J. Cunningham Sr.
Dec 2, 2025
In Loving Memory of John J. Cunningham Sr.
John J. Cunningham Sr., a loving father, grandfather and wonderful friend to so many, passed away on December 2nd, 2025, surrounded by family. John was born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico by his beautiful mother, Christine Cunningham and nanny Filomena Baca. His father passed away when he was an infant. He...
Walter Wright
Dec 2, 2025
Walter Wright, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Los Alamos, New Mexico, on December 2, 2025. Walter was born in Bellows Falls, Vermont on October 26, 1941 to Leland Fuller Wright and Thelma (Staniszewski) Wright. Growing up on the Connecticut River, he attended Bellows Falls High School and graduated in 1959. Overcome with a sense of service...
