Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Daniel Raymond Rael
Feb 23, 2025
Daniel Raymond Rael
It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that we share the sudden passing of our beloved son, brother, and uncle Daniel Rael who was called to be with Our Lord Sunday February 23, 2025. He was born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico and graduated from Santa Fe High/Vo-Tech. During high school he worked at...
Manuelita "Grandma Mela" Vigil
Feb 22, 2025
Manuelita “Grandma Mela” Vigil
Manuelita Vigil, affectively known as “Grandma Mela,” passed away peacefully February 22, 2025, at her home in East Pecos – less than a month after her 88th birthday on January 28. Grandma Mela dedicated her life to family.
At the tender age of 16, Mela became a mom to her four younger sisters. She adopted them and cared...
Charlene Amanda May Padilla
Feb 20, 2025
Charlene Amanda May Padilla, 43, from Taos, New Mexico passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 20, 2025. She was born to Joe Padilla and JoAnn Trujillo Padilla in Santa Fe New Mexico. She was one of two children.
Charlene moved to Taos at a young age and continued to live there throughout her life. She is described by her family as...
Susan Kinzer-Ellington
2025
Susan Hankins Kinzer-Ellington
1938 – 2025
Susan Hankins Kinzer-Ellington passed away in her Santa Fe home in February of 2025. She was 86. All of those who worked with her, befriended her, and took care of her during her final years say that she was the kindest, sweetest and most generous person they have ever met.
Susan graduated from Lawton High School in...
Antonio Abad Martinez Jr. "ABIE"
Feb 20, 2025
On February 20, 2025, the Lord called upon His son Antonio Abad Martinez Jr. “ABIE” to continue his service according to His plan, with a greater purpose away from this world.
Antonio, 82, was born and raised in Taos, NM, on March 26, 1942, to Josephina and Abad Martinez. After graduating from Taos Central Catholic High School, he continued his education...
Michael Anthony Granito
Feb 18, 2025
Michael A Granito- Our beloved son, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, companion and friend was born April 8,1942 in Santa Fe, NM and was called home to our Lord on February 18, 2025. He is preceded in death by his loving parents Tony S. Granito and Annie W. Granito. He is survived by his daughters Michaela Granito-Tibbetts (Mark), Melanie Granito,...
Rosalie Vargas
Feb 17, 2025
Rosalie J. Vargas, 81, from Des Montes passed away on February 17, 2025. She was born on October 22, 1943. She was a graduate from Taos High School and worked as a certified nursing assistant with the Taos Living Center and Holy Cross Hospital where she was loved by many of her peers.
She was born in Taos, where she remained...
Gabriel "Gabe" Edmundo Martinez
Feb 17, 2025
Gabriel Edmundo “Gabe” Martinez, a beloved son, father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2025.
Gabe is preceded in death by his older sister, grandparents Tom Martinez, Edmundo and Aurora Vigil, Tía Carla, Uncle Joey, Uncle David, and Cousin Angelica.
He is survived by his mother, Lourdes Vigil-Martinez; father, Tomas Martinez (Nat); children, Estevan and Anjelia; Deseree (mother...
Teresa Martinez
Feb 17, 2025
Teresa Nicole Martinez 46 passed away on 02/17/2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Teresa was born on 09/20/1978 to Jennie and Pedro Martinez. Teresa is preceded in death by her mom Jennie Martinez, father Pedro Martinez, brother Mario Martinez, maternal grandfather Sixto Martinez, maternal grandmother Catalina Martinez, maternal auntie Zelda Jiron and many other family members who passed before her. Teresa is...
Ormonde Earp
Feb 16, 2025
Ormonde Earp
Ormonde Earp, a longtime resident of Santa Fe, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 16, 2025, at 98 years of age.
Ormonde was born in Xenia, Ohio on December 3, 1926. His family settled in Santa Fe in 1930 during the early years of the Great Depression. The family lived on Upper Canyon Road where Ormonde grew...
Jose Mendizabal Garcia
Feb 16, 2025
Jose Mendizabal Garcia, 59, beloved husband, son, brother, step-father and step-grandfather, passed away suddenly on February 16, 2025.
Jose was born in Melrose Park, IL and spent his formative years in Chicago. He grew up as a Bears fan and continued his passionate support of this team throughout his lifetime – some years were rough! Shortly after graduating High School, he...
Linda E. Rodriguez-Soffran
Feb 16, 2025
LINDA E RODRIGUEZ-SOFFRAN OBITUARY
Linda E Rodriguez-Soffran, daughter of Jacobo and Loretta Rodriguez, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Survived by her husband, Martin (married for 24.95 years), a step- daughter, step-son and wife, and their two children and one grandchild, three brothers and wives, one sister, 4 nieces and 6 nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews.
Graduating from New Mexico State...
Natalia Lynn Tsosie
Feb 16, 2025
In Loving Memory
Natalia Lynn Tsosie
January 5th, 1980-February 16th, 2025
on the morning of February 16th, 2025, Natalia “Talia” Lynn Tsosie passed
away peacefully in her sleep, she was 45 years old.
Talia was born in Tucson, Arizona to Laverne Serrano on January 5th, 1980,
as she spent most of her life in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
She loved watching funny shows/movies with a contagious laugh...
Josephine Valdez
Feb 16, 2025
It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Josephine T. Valdez, who departed her earthly life on February 16, 2025, at the age of 95. Known to many as Josie, she was a vibrant woman who cherished her strong Catholic faith in the Lord and her family...
Delfinia Roybal
Feb 15, 2025
Delfinia Roybal (Grandma Bunny) passed away on February 15, 2025. She was born on May 20, 1948, in Pecos, NM to Consuelo (Varela) Quintana and Ruben Quintana Sr. She attended Pecos Independent Schools from elementary school to high school, graduating in 1967. After high school, she attended Vogue Cosmetology School in Santa Fe, NM. In 1971, she married her honey,...
Vioma Ann Trujillo
Feb 15, 2025
In Loving Memory of Vioma Trujillo
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Vioma Trujillo, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and lifelong resident of Santa Fe. She passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on January 20, 1950, Vioma lived a life filled with faith, love, and unwavering devotion to her family and community for...
Adonio Pacheco Sr.
Feb 14, 2025
Adonio Pacheco Sr. was born in Chamisal, NM on September 25, 1934. He was a resident of Taos, NM, passed away peacefully February 14, 2025, at the age of 90 surrounded by his loving family.
He is preceded in death by his parents Fermin and Virginia Pacheco, in-laws Fermin and Irene Lucero, infant daughter Monica Pacheco, grandsons Joseph Martinez and Adonis...
Benny (Benito) Carlos Romero
Feb 13, 2025
Benny (Benito) Carlos Romero of Santa Fe, N.M. passed away at the age of 76, on February 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Benny was born on October 1, 1948, in Leyba, N.M. and is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Faustin and Florentina (Flora) Romero. Beloved Father and Mother-in-law, Delfinio and Lucy Tapia. Brothers Faustin Jr. and...
Shirley Ortega
Feb 12, 2025
Shirley Ortega
1935 - 2025
Survived by her husband Ed and her daughters Colette & Michele
Greatest nana ever to Bianca, Chantel, Mateo and Davina
British born but New Mexican in her heart
Founder of the Southside library
Avid reader of mysteries
Dedicated to the Santa Fe Symphony and Chorus
→ Knitter and seamstress extraordinaire
Kind, Compassionate, intelligent, creative and oh so stylish!
Steve (Gregory) Conley
Feb 12, 2025
Steve Conley, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on February 12, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on March 31, 1953, in Rock Rapids, Iowa, Steve moved with his family to Los Alamos, New Mexico when he was a young child. He was a proud graduate of Los Alamos High School, class of 1971. Steve married...
