Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Larry G. Salazar
Jan 17, 2025
Larry G. Salazar, aged 62, a lifelong resident of El Guache, NM, passed away on January 17, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM. Larry was born on August 2, 1962, to Frances Salazar (Sanchez) and Jose G. Salazar. Larry graduated from Espanola Valley High School (1981) and completed the apprenticeship program with UA Local 412 Union. From a young age, Larry worked...
Richard "Rich" Polich
Jan 16, 2025
Richard Lawerence Polich -“Rich” was born on November 9th, 1948 in Philadelphia, PA and died on January 16th, 2025 in Santa Fe, NM. Rich was preceded in death by his parents, John and Jessie (Rafa) Polich and survived by his brother John (Deborah), sister Patricia Scieszinski (Robert), and sister Carolyn Watson (Steve). Rich was an uncle to Dan (Kim) Scieszinski,...
James "Jim" Burleigh
Jan 15, 2025
James Reynolds Burleigh September 6, 1936 - January 15, 2025
James “Jim” Burleigh was born to Elmer and Inez Burleigh in Fresno, California on September 6, 1936. Jim spent his early years in Fresno, graduating from Central Union High School in 1954 and Fresno State College in 1958.
Jim married Grace Williams in January 1959. They added four children to this union:...
Priscilla "Polly" Rose
Jan 14, 2025
Polly Rose, born August 25, 1942, in Lynn Massachusetts to Freeman & Mildred Towers, died early dawn on January 14, 2025. She was at home and at peace.
A woman of deep passion, engagement, and vivacity, Polly will be remembered as a “long time” Santa Fean (1966-2025). A fixture in our community as a supporter of education, independent expression, artistry and...
Ashley Samantha Martinez
Jan 11, 2025
Ashley Samantha Martinez, 32, a resident of Chamisal was called to our Lord on January 11, 2025. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandma Clara Bolderrama, maternal great grandparents Sabiniano and Angelina Lovato, and Armando and Estella Vargas. Aunt Renee Vargas. Uncles Patrick and Rick Vargas, and Hugo Ramirez. Cousins Delfina Vargas and Aubrey Chavez.Ashley was survived by...
Nicolas Caballero Mata
Jan 11, 2025
Nicolas Caballero Mata, edad 81, de Valle de Zaragoza, Chihuahua. Falleció en paz en su casa en Española Nuevo México el día 11 de Enero de 2025. Nicolas fue sobrevivido por sus hijos Julio, Sandra, Daniel,y Selene Caballero, y sus nietos Cassandra, Julian, Yair, Yailyn, Marco, Diego, Emilio, Dante, y Luci. Nicolás era fanático de la política, el noticiero,y el...
Alvin Omar Converse
Jan 10, 2025
Alvin Omar Converse passed away on January 10, 2025 at the age of 92. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Merry (Rhys) Converse. Al met Merry while both were in college. They personified a great marriage full of adventure.
Alvin was an exceptional educator and beloved uncle, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was an avid hiker and...
Fidel Gutierrez
Jan 9, 2025
Fidel Gutierrez was called home on January 9, 2025, after a short Illness. Fidel was dedicated to helping others in the community. He was the owner of Angelinas Restaurant in Espanola for 33 years, As well as one of the biggest apple growers in the Valley of Velarde. He provided many jobs for families through his businesses. He was an...
Jan Helen Mahalik
Jan 6, 2025
"It is more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:35
Jan Helen Mahalik passed away January 6, 2025, at the age of 82. She was a native of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, and a resident of New Mexico for the past 15 years. Prior to moving to New Mexico, Jan taught for 35 years in the Illinois school system at the primary...
Lorrayne Aguilar
Jan 5, 2025
With broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Lorrayne Aguilar, who left us way too soon on January 5th, 2025, at the young age of 62. A woman of boundless love, infectious laughter, and an unwavering spirit. She brought joy and light to everyone she met, and color to every place she went.
Lorrayne had an incredible sense of...
James "Jim" P. Karmazin
Jan 5, 2025
James “Jim” P. Karmazin March 4, 1955 – January 5, 2025
James P. Karmazin, 69, passed away suddenly at home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on January 5, 2025. Jim was born on March 4, 1955, in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from the New Mexico State Transportation Department after many years of dedicated...
Celia Medrano
Jan 5, 2025
Our dear, sweet mom, Celia Medrano, passed away in the early morning of January 5, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born and raised in Mora, New Mexico, and moved to Santa Fe as a young woman.
She is preceded in death by the love of her life, Jimmy Medrano, and their first-born son, David, who died shortly after...
Carole Marie (Faust) Halladay
Jan 4, 2025
Carole Marie (Faust) Halladay
Carole Marie (Faust) Halladay passed away suddenly on January 4, 2025, at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was 77 years old. Carole was born and raised in Pennsylvania, spending her early years in Coatesville, PA, where she graduated from Scott High School in 1965. During high school, she participated in the glee club and softball...
Ramon R. Cordova Jr
Jan 3, 2025
Ramon R. Cordova, Jr., 67, passed away on January 3, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend. Ramon was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Growing up in a close military family he lived in Germany, Louisiana, New Jersey, Georgia and California. His heart was always in Santa Fe so at 17 he moved back to...
Jose Andres Vigil
Jan 3, 2025
Jose Andres Vigil, 38, resident of El Valle De Arroyo Seco passed away peacefully January 3, 2025. Jose was born to Marcia Valdez and Tommy Vigil on July 23rd, 1986 in Española, New Mexico.
Jose was preceded in death by his father Tommy Vigil, maternal grandparents David and Rosalie Valdez, paternal grandparents Martin and Teresa Vigil, and uncles Joey Vigil, and...
Horacio O. Herrera
Jan 3, 2025
Horacio O. Herrera
August 4, 1933 – January 3, 2025
In the early morning of January 3rd, Horacio reached out his hands and touched the face of God and ended his journey here on Earth. He was born in Espanola, New Mexico to Herculano and Maclovia Herrera. He was predeceased by his parents, brothers; John, Ramon, Dennis and Maclovio. His sister, Adela...
Dennis Chad Denney
Jan 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dennis Chad Denney, a beloved outdoorsman, adventurer, and friend to many. Chad, whose laughter, and spirit brightened every room, gained his skis in the sky on January 2, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, joy, and memories.
Chad’s passion for the outdoors knew no bounds. Whether hitting the slopes,...
Travis Edwin Sjostrom
Jan 2, 2025
Our beloved Travis passed away on January 2, 2025. He was born in Ogden Utah. He graduated from University of Utah with a BS in mathematics and a PHD in theoretical physics 2008. He did what he loved and enjoyed a rich career in physics. He happily married in 2017 to Miriam Wingate. He had a beautiful son in 2018....
Sarah "Tonita" Gallegos Garcia
Dec 31, 2024
Sara Gallegos Garcia of Cuarteles passed away on December 31, 2024, at the age of 71. Sara was born on January 23rd, 1953, in Alcalde to Narciso and Alcarita Valdez.
Sara was a loving mother, wife, grandma, and great grandma. She is preceded in death by her mother, her father, her son Edward Gallegos, her son-in-law Benjamin Lopez, and her sister...
Evan Thomas Wilson
Dec 31, 2024
Evan Thomas Wilson, 32, of Santa Fe. NM passed on December 31, 2024.
He was born to Tom and Charlotte “Denise” Wilson, Evan Wilson is preceded in death by his father Tom Wilson, Grandparent Ernest and Rita Garcia. John And Sandy Wilson, Cousin Nick Sanchez and Nick Wilson.
He found love in working hard, spending time with his son Eli, Niece Jayla...
