Obituaries

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

Rosemarie Madrid

Rosemarie Madrid

2025

Rosemarie Madrid died of natural causes. She is a lifelong resident of New Mexico. The last two years she spent her life in Los Alamos with Las Cumbres. Rose was a wonderful woman and had a great sense of humor. She was a wonderful supportive friend to many. Loved artwork, jewelry, thrifting Spanish music, dancing and parties. Many thanks to...

Carole Ina Jackson

Carole Ina Jackson

Jan 25, 2025

Born in Chicago in 1942 and died peacefully in Taos on 1/25/2025. Known for her love of animals, especially her beloved horse, Jake. She was a compassionate counselor and cared deeply for her good friends. There will be a memorial service in the spring at Rivera Funeral Home, Taos. A date and time to be determined. In lieu of flowers,...

John Gage

John Gage

Jan 25, 2025

Our beloved Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend has gone to a better place. John lived a private life and on his own terms, touching many lives along the way. Those who knew him, know what a truly kind and gentle soul he was. Please say a prayer for him and send him a hug now and then. He would like...

Sheron Delene Perry

Sheron Delene Perry

Jan 25, 2025

Sheron Delene (Rudd) Perry

March 15, 1943 - January 25, 2025

It is with the heaviest hearts we announce Sheron Delene (Rudd) Perry completed her earthly journey Saturday, January 25, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

Her journey began March 15, 1943, in the small west Texas town of Slaton. She was the only daughter of Bertie (Moore) and Elsie Rudd. Sheron was...

Barbara Seeger

Barbara Seeger

Jan 24, 2025

Longtime Los Alamos resident Barbara Lee Teague Seeger died peacefully in her home on January 24, 2025. She was 88 years old.

Barbara was born to Milton Teague and Ethel Warfield Teague of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, on April 13, 1936. She loved animals, especially her horse Ginger. She attended Arkadelphia High School, where she was valedictorian and a member of the National...

Gabriel Victor Sturgeon

Gabriel Victor Sturgeon

Jan 24, 2025

Gabriel Victor Sturgeon November 17, 1990 – January 24, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gabriel Sturgeon on January 24, 2025, due to a brain aneurysm, at the young age of 34. He was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on November 17, 1990. Gabriel graduated from Santa Fe High School in 2009. He was...

Thomas "Tommy" Christopher Tapia

Thomas "Tommy" Christopher Tapia

Jan 24, 2025

Thomas (Tommy) Christopher Tapia

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our loved one, Tommy. He was born on September 20, 1970 in Santa Fe, New Mexico and peacefully left this world on January 24, 2025. 

Tommy was the beloved son of Benjamin & Georgia Tapia. is survived by his three children: Paul and William Tapia and daughter Viviana Alonso...

Paul Crumbacher

Paul Crumbacher

Jan 23, 2025

Paul Crumbacher March 18, 1942 – January 23, 2025

Paul Crumbacher passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, at the age of 82. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Peggy, and is survived by his brother Tom, his seven children, nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Born in 1942 to Edith and Paul Crumbacher, Paul was raised in Tucson, Arizona....

Marilyn Beuler

Marilyn Beuler

Jan 23, 2025

Marilyn Beuler Our beloved Mom, Marilyn Beuler was one of 3 siblings and was born on January 13, 1937, in Mesa, AZ. She married our dad, Fred Beuler at the age of 16 in Las Vegas, NV. After our dad came back from the Korean War, they had 2 Children, Sheila and Christopher. Our Parent's raised us in Garden Grove,...

John Quintana

John Quintana

Jan 23, 2025

John Anthony Quintana

John Anthony Quintana, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on December 20, 1950, in Albuquerque, NM, John grew up with a strong sense of community and a deep commitment to making a difference. He earned his undergraduate degree from New Mexico Highlands University, where he cultivated his...

Steven R. Smail

Steven R. Smail

Jan 22, 2025

Steven R. Smail

Steven Smail of Santa Fe passed away unexpectedly on January 22, 2025. He was born on July 18,1979, at Williams Air Force Base in Arizona. Steven was a jack of all trades. He worked for a short time with his dad’s plumbing business. He worked for Discount Glass and was the Maintenance Coordinator at his apartment building, Tres...

Gloria Frances Martinez

Gloria Frances Martinez

Jan 21, 2025

Gloria Frances Martinez passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan 21 at 8:33 p.m. at her home with immediate family members at her bedside after a brief but painful struggle with cancer. Gloria is survived by her devoted, caring and loving husband Larry whom doted on her and spoiled her with anything she desired. She is also survived by her two...

Tamatha Roybal

Tamatha Roybal

Jan 20, 2025

Tamatha R Roybal a loving mother, sister, and grandmother has passed away unexpectedly on January 20th at the age of 47. 

Tamatha resided in Espanola, NM and was born to Diane Mares and Tommy Vigil on September 16, 1977. 

She was preceded in death by her Father Tommy Vigil, Mother Diane Mares, Stepfather Benjie Lovato, brother Benny J Lovato, Companion Jerry Trujillo...

Terrance James Haanen Jr.

Terrance James Haanen Jr.

Jan 20, 2025

Terrance James Haanen, Jr. was born in South St. Paul, Minnesota to Terrance Haanen, Sr. and Sandra Haanen (Rieger). He lived in various parts of the Twin Cities area in his childhood and graduated from South St. Paul High School. Shortly after graduation he spent many hours of his free time playing in a band with high school friends. He...

Christopher Hastings Smith

Christopher Hastings Smith

Jan 20, 2025

CHRISTOPHER HASTINGS SMITH June 11, 1969 – Jan. 20, 2025

Christopher Hastings Smith, born June 11, 1969, in West Lafayette, Indiana, passed away at home in Los Alamos, New Mexico Jan. 20, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father and community member whose life was marked by dedication and love.

Chris dedicated his career to working as a Computer Systems Professional for...

Ruth Archuleta

Ruth Archuleta

Jan 20, 2025

Ruth Archuleta, 89 of Cerro, NM and a resident of Meadows Home, Las Vegas, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children at Alta Vista Regional Hospital, Las Vegas, NM on Monday, January 20, 2025. Ruth was one of thirteen children born to the late Gil Blas and Clorinda Gallegos. She was born in 1935 in Antonito, CO. Ruth is...

Stephen Joseph Babcock

Stephen Joseph Babcock

Jan 19, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stephen Joseph Babcock (Joe), a beloved son, brother, father, uncle and friend, on January 19, 2025, at the age of 40. Joe was born on February 16, 1984, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Joe spent many years working alongside his father, grandfather, uncles, and brother-in-law at Babcock Construction before answering...

Lourdes Martinez

Lourdes Martinez

Jan 19, 2025

Lourdes Martinez, 95, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away on January 19th, 2025 at home surrounded by beloved family and friends. Lourdes was born on August 23, 1929, to Climaco Roybal and Apolonia Romero in Santa Fe. She is preceded in death by her husband, Sgt. Benjamin Martinez, siblings Lorenza, Tony, Benjamin, and Salomon, sons “Little Abel,” Gilbert, David,...

Margarito "Gerald" Montoya

Margarito "Gerald" Montoya

Jan 19, 2025

Margarito "Gerald" Montoya, born on April 20, 1954, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, in his hometown of Santa Fe. 

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Estevan Montoya and Angelina (Angie) Montoya; his brother Steve Montoya; his sister Anna Gonzales; and his stepson Chris. He is survived by his devoted wife, Eleanor Montoya;...

Theresa A. Quintana

Theresa A. Quintana

Jan 18, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Theresa A. Quintana, age 65, on January 18, 2025. Born on July 1, 1959, in Pecos, NM, Theresa was a devoted member of St. Anthony’s Parish. Known for her unwavering faith, determination, and selfless love, she embraced the role of "chosen mom" to many nieces and nephews, offering guidance...

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