Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Robert Howard Sherman
Jul 18, 2025
Robert (Bob) Howard Sherman passed away peacefully on July 18th, 2025, following a brief illness. Bob lived a very full life and remained active and vigorous throughout his life. Born on November 18th, 1929, Bob always had a keen interest in science and loved conducting chemistry experiments in the basement of his childhood home in Chicago. He spoke fondly of...
Janet Hall Mendonca
Jul 16, 2025
Janet Hall Mendonca (AKA Janet Cooledge) of Santa Fe died July 16, 2025. She was born January 24th, 1949 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Janet is preceded in death by her parents, Dick S. and Jean K. Hall and sister, Nancy Hall.
She is survived by her husband Tony Mendonca; daughter Amber (Jeffrey Isham); siblings David Hall (Lori Robertson) and Carol (Tom Whitacre).
Janet always...
Dale Reinhold Hahn
Jul 15, 2025
Dale Reinhold Hahn passed away on July 15, 2025. Born June 8,1929, in Twin Falls, Idaho to Reinhold Hahn and Elsa (Platt) Hahn, Dale had a long and beautiful life of 96 years. In 1932, Dale’s parents moved Dale and his younger brother, Wayne, to the family farm in Madison, Nebraska where Dale grew up and graduated from Madison High...
Severiana Varela
Jul 15, 2025
Severiana Varela
November 5, 1927 – July 15, 2025
Born in Moca, Puerto Rico
Severiana Varela passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025 surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Nestor Varela Jr., and her son, Johnny Varela.
She is lovingly remembered by her eight daughters: Agapita, Sophie, Martha, Evelyn, Rose, Elvira, Cecilia, and Eliza. She is also survived...
Virginia Christie
Jul 14, 2025
Born November 25th1948, in Austin TX, Christiana graduated from UT with a bachelors in Archaeology. After a life-threatening illness her life changed completely, and she got an MA in counseling at Southwestern College. She started her own non gender based domestic violence rehab agency and set up a healing curriculum based on The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz.
The four...
Rosita "Rose" Montoya
Jul 14, 2025
Rosita Montoya, born on April 23, 1937, in Cerrillos, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, in Santa Fe, surrounded by her loving family. She will be lovingly remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose life revolved around nurturing her family and creating lasting memories.
As a housewife, Rosita dedicated herself to raising her children, grandchildren,...
Maria Ercilia Montoya
Jul 13, 2025
Maria Ercilia Montoya, lovingly known as Ercilia, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 at her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, surrounded by her devoted family. A cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, Ercilia’s warmth and kindness left a lasting impact on all who knew her.
She dedicated over three decades of service as head cashier at Furr’s Cafeteria, where...
Frank Mirabal
Jul 12, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved father, husband, and grandfather, Frank Mirabal, on July 12, 2025. Frank was born on May 19, 1948, to Ralph and Emily Mirabal of Taos Pueblo, where he spent his childhood exploring the mountains and pastures.
In 1967, Frank graduated from Albuquerque Indian School, where he played football and...
Jane Pamela Quintana
Jul 12, 2025
With great sadness, the family of Jane Quintana, 63, of Alcalde, NM, announces her unexpected passing on July 12, 2025. This loss leaves a deep void in the hearts of her loved ones. Jane was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, Tia, daughter-in-law, and friend.
Jane was born to Kate and Juan Lovato on May 15, 1962, in Santa Fe, NM....
Carmen Louise Chacon
Jul 12, 2025
Carmen Louise (Montes) Chacon passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Carmen began her journey on this Earth August 8, 1953, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to parents Rudolfo “Rudy” Montes (deceased) and Anna U. Lujan (deceased). She was raised by grandparents Amalia R. (deceased) and Alejandro Montes (deceased). She called Northern New Mexico home for...
Lee "Lilo" Romero
Jul 11, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lee "Lilo" Romero, a beloved member of the Llano Quemado community, who left this world on July 11, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on February 4, 1960, Lee was the youngest of 15 children born to Hipolito and Lila Romero. His life’s journey was marked by unwavering...
Ernesto Valentino Valdez
Jul 10, 2025
Ernesto Valentino Valdez, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, was born on February 11, 1959, in Salt Lake City, Utah. On July 10, 2025, he departed this world peacefully in Taos, New Mexico, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
Ernesto was a devoted father to his beautiful daughters: Atwella Valdez, Ginger Valdez, Ruby Valdez, and Natalie Valdez. He...
Yolanda Rommel
Jul 10, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Yolanda Rommel, who departed this life peacefully on Thursday, July 10th, 2025, in Taos, New Mexico, at the age of 89. Born in Poland on January 28, 1936.
Yolanda lived a life marked by resilience, purpose, and quiet strength. She earned a degree in...
Josie Gonzalez Ortega
Jul 10, 2025
Josie Gonzales Ortega, born on 2-8-1935, went to glory on 7-10-2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Doroteo and Manuelita Gonzales, husband, Tito Ortega, brothers, Don and Ernie Gonzales, in-laws, Reymundo Ortega and Erinea Ortega. In-laws: Nellie Ortega, Fred Ortega, Sofía, Bill Spencer, Benjie Ortega Sr, Aunt Polly Lucero and Feliz Garcia . Grandsons, Sebastian Ortega and Jeremy...
Billy "Bam Bam" Norman Valdez
Jul 10, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Billy "Bam Bam" Norman Valdez on July 10, 2025. Born May 10, 1958 to Julian and Alice Valdez in Costilla, NM. He was a life long resident of the Costilla community.
Billy had one son. His legacy continues through Jeremy and Teresa Valdez, as well as his beloved grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...
Juanita (Jane) Lopez
Jul 10, 2025
Juanita (Jane) A. Lopez
July 11, 2025
With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for her life, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Juanita (Jane) Lopez. Her Heavenly Father, lead one of his angels back home. Juanita was ready to meet her creator. Juanita would remind anyone that was around her that it was always God’s will about what happens in...
Dennis Edward Mares
Jul 10, 2025
Dennis Edward Mares, born on October 4, 1976, in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico, shuffled off this mortal coil on July 10, 2025, after a long and valiant battle with illness. Dennis was indeed a local gem, shining as brightly as the Southwestern sun, and not just because of his impeccable taste in music.
From dropping beats as a DJ to...
Silviano Sanchez
Jul 9, 2025
Silviano Sanchez, born on October 4, 1938, in Llano De San Juan, New Mexico, passed away on July 9, 2025, in Española, New Mexico. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and a profound love for his family.
He is preceded in death by his brothers, Anival, Demecio, Santos, and Amadeo Sanchez, sisters, Maria Martinez and Delfina Vasquez. Silviano...
Orcelia Evangeline Rael
Jul 7, 2025
Orcelia Evangeline Rael, 95, affectionately known to family and friends as Vangie or Lynn was born July 12, 1929, and died peacefully at home on July 7, 2025. She was 5 days from her 96th birthday.
In 1947, Vangie married Antonio Benito (Ben) Rael of Questa and together they celebrated 75 years of marriage, and they bore 6 children; Antonio Benito...
