Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Rudolph Reyes
Jul 1, 2024
Rudy was born November 14, 1934, in Miami, Arizona to Eliodoro and Bruna Lopez Reyes.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Ruben, Raul, Rogelio and Joe, and Sister Rachel, and his beloved fur baby Rambo.
He is survived by his wife Sandra, son Richard (Stacey) Reyes, daughters Lydia (John) Reyes-Lopez, Rose (Barry) Reyes-Lausman, and Rita Reyes,...
Andrew Salazar
Jul 1, 2024
Dear family and friends,
It is with broken and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful, beloved angel Andrew James Salazar. He was a beloved Son, Baby Brother, Sweet Grandson, Special Nephew, and A Great Friend. Andrew left us on earth too soon when he passed July 1st, 2024. Andrew James was a lifelong resident of...
Vicente Sanchez
Jul 1, 2024
Vicente Vivían Sanchez of Arroyo Seco passed away on July 1, 2024, at the age of 68. He was born in 1955 to Martin C. Sanchez and Lila D. Sanchez.
Vicente was a hardworking man who had a great love for God. Anyone who knew Vicente, remembers the bible in his pocket. His favorite prayer was the Lords Prayer...
Irvin Velazquez Lozoya
Jun 30, 2024
Irvin Velazquez Lozoya
Con profunda tristeza, la familia Velazquez Lozoya anuncia el fallecimiento de Irvin Velazquez Lozoya, quien partió de este mundo el 30 de junio de 2024 a la edad de 25 años.
Irvin fue un joven lleno de vida y alegría. Su espíritu bondadoso y su energía contagiosa dejaron una huella imborrable en todos los que tuvieron el...
Cleve Rael
Jun 30, 2024
Cleve Rael, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024 after a long battle with lung cancer. He was 73.
Although he adventured off a time or two, making friends in many places, and even seeing the Beatles once. Questa, NM was his only true home. Cleve took pride in his home and his work, whether he was on the...
Frank Archuleta
Jun 30, 2024
Frank M. Archuleta, 64, born and raised in Santa Fe New Mexico, passed away from a short illness June 30, 2024.
Frank retired from the City of Santa Fe as a Project Administrator after 25+ years of service. Frank often spoke fondly of his years with the City and the people he worked with.
He enjoyed all outdoor sports especially fishing, cheering...
Irene Vigil
Jun 29, 2024
Irene R. Vigil passed away at her home in San Pedro, NM on June 29, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernesto R. Vigil, grandson, Vincent G. Vigil, parents, In-Laws, and many other family and friends.
She is survived by her son, Gerard Vigil (Patsy), and her grandson, John Hernandez (Amber).
Rosary will be on...
Tyree Minton
Jun 29, 2024
Tyree Goodwin Minton, 85, of Taos, passed away peacefully at his home on June 29, 2024. Ty was born on November 7, 1938, in Roswell, New Mexico, to E.G. Minton and Helen Louise Goodwin.
He is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 58 years, Gael Rockwell Minton; his children Bronwyn Minton and her husband Mike Casey, and...
Joan Hamilton
Jun 29, 2024
Joan Hamilton a resident of Taos, NM passed away an June 29. 2024.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com.
Jose Chavez
Jun 27, 2024
Jose A. C. Chavez, age 92, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024. Jose was born on July 18, 1931, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Nicholasa and Fabian Chavez. He graduated from Santa Fe High School and subsequently received a BA from St. Michael’s College and an MS degree from the University of New...
Donna Colegrove
Jun 26, 2024
Our beloved Donna Claire Rinehart Hewitt Colegrove left us June 26, 2024, at peace at her home in Santa Fe NM, aged 100. She was born June 20,1924 in Ludington MI, and was raised mainly in Millburg MI, the youngest of eight children born to William Henry and Eva Dolora (Parshall) Rinehart. She was preceded in death by her loving...
Brian Catanach
Jun 24, 2024
Brian L. Catanach, 36, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on June 24, 2024.
Brian was born on March 20, 1988, to Ronald and Erlinda Catanach in Santa Fe, NM. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Della Watson; his grandfather, Noah Watson; his uncle, Leroy Watson; and his cousin, Destiny Herrera.
He is...
Scott Dietrick
Jun 23, 2024
Scott Eastman Dietrick, age 69, passed away surrounded by loving family on June 23, 2024 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he had been receiving treatment in his battle with brain cancer.
Scott was born May 2, 1955 in Minneapolis, MN, to the late Kathleen Virginia Pedersen and Ted Eastman Dietrick. By the age of 7, Scott knew his dream was...
Martika Chacon
Jun 22, 2024
Martika Rae Chacon, 36, of Taos, New Mexico, born on September 15, 1987, passed away on June 22, 2024.
Martika loved to cook and made the most amazing meals. She loved to draw, and her talent was evident in her beautiful drawings.
Everyone who knew her will remember her as having one of the kindest hearts ever. Martika...
Frederick Romero
Jun 21, 2024
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Frederick John Romero on June 21, 2024.
He is preceeded in death by his parents St. John and Mela Romero. He was well known to be an avid hunter and loved outdoors.
Frederick is survived by Diana Muzzi (Joe), Beatrice Romero, Lucille Romero, Christine Elder (John), nephews Shane Beers...
Donald Hislop
Jun 21, 2024
Mr. Donald Ayers Hislop, Sr. passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family and the gentle care of hospice at age 84.
He is survived by three sons Donald, Steven, and Andrew, who will publish a more formal obituary shortly.
Please feel free to leave messages of condolence, stories, and photos for the family to cherish here.
Dolores Sena
Jun 20, 2024
Dolores (Tanuz) Sena, age 85, a lifelong resident of Pecos, passed away on June 20, 2024, with her family by her side. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was an amazing cook. The students at the Pecos Schools enjoyed her “home” cooked meals for more than 35 years. She also shared her home...
Faye Porter
Jun 18, 2024
On Tuesday, June 18th, 2024, Faye Louise Porter, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 with family at her side.
Born July 24th, 1930, in Roswell, NM, Faye was preceded in death by her first husband, William R. “Randy” Cooper Sr. and son Mark Elliot Cooper.
She is survived by daughter, Karen Leigh Hawkins & husband, Ward of...
