Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Angie M. Baca
Dec 24, 2024
Angie M. Baca of Albuquerque, NM, age 86 passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 24th, 2024. She was born on May 21st, 1938, in Dilia, NM to Lino and Dorotea Perea. Angie was loving, hardworking and had a heartwarming personality. Because of this, she was family to everyone she met, and they were family to her....
Erica J. Aragon
Dec 23, 2024
Erica J. Aragon, born on May 3, 1980, in Los Lunas, New Mexico, passed away on December 23, 2024. She was a dedicated professional, serving as a contract specialist for the United States Military, where her expertise and commitment to excellence were deeply valued. Erica's educational journey culminated in a Master’s degree in Business from New Mexico State University in...
Agapito Aragon
Dec 23, 2024
Agapito Aragon, 73, of Llaves, NM, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Doroteo and Cleotilde Aragon.
Agapito is survived by brothers, Mac Aragon, Robert Archuleta (Loyola), Doroteo Aragon, sisters, Rosalia Chacon, Ernestina Garcia (Ted), Vangie Herrera (Dennis), Susan Martinez, Lorie Muniz (Carlos), and Loretta Maestas (Pete).
Viewing will be held on Saturday, January 4,...
Thomas Staley
Dec 22, 2024
Thomas Staley, 28, a resident of Hernandez, NM, passed peacefully on December 22, 2024. He was born in 1996, to Lloyd and Mary Staley.
Thomas is preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Staley, grandparents, Roque and Theresa Trujillo, and his uncle, Julian Trujillo.
He is survived by his mother, Mary Staley, sister, Kathryn Staley (Zach), brother, Greg Gallegos, niece, Ava Fresquez,...
Peter Michael Bassin
Dec 21, 2024
Peter Michael Bassin (born in NYC, December 15, 1938) passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, at his home in Cerrillos, NM. To the Cerrillos/Madrid community, he was known and loved as “Pistol Pete." Pete was a man who didn’t follow many rules but was the most reliable and fun person you would know.
Before settling in Cerrillos, he served in...
Denise Hallenbeck
Dec 20, 2024
Denise Hallenbeck, aged 82 died on December 20, 2024 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Born and raised in Chester County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter Hemphill H. Ayers and his wife June Houck Ayers. She worked hard all of her adult life, and when she retired, she started volunteering with an animal welfare organization, caring for homeless pets and assisting...
Marcos Robert Cdebaca
Dec 20, 2024
Marcos Robert Cdebaca April 15, 1948 – December 20, 2024
Marcos Robert Cdebaca, 76, was peacefully called home to the Lord on December 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Marcos was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose life was defined by kindness, resilience, and dedication to others.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Pauline and Frank Cdebaca,...
David Joseph Carón
Dec 20, 2024
David Joseph Carón, Age 83, passed away peacefully at home on December 20, 2024. His suffering and struggles with a rare lymphoma, which he endured with courage, have concluded. David was born in Chicago, Illinois, where he spent most of his early life; his family briefly lived on a farm in Arkansas. He returned to Chicago, and nearby Champaign, IL,...
Maria Moya
Dec 19, 2024
Maria Moya (Little Nana)
Maria Moya, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, NM, was called to the Lord on December 19, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Emilia and Samuel Montoya; her grandparents,
Delfina and Juan Montoya; one brother; two sisters; her children, Joann, Richard, and Raymond
Jr.; and her grandchildren, Steve Atilano and Ashley Gallegos. She is survived by her...
Jesse Wally Treadway
Dec 19, 2024
Jesse Wally Treadway
January 9, 1975 - December 19, 2024
Abiquiu - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jesse. He is survived by wife Christy Mendiola, mom Sunseria Archuleta (Saul Franco), children Demitria (Joey), Aliyah, Jesse Jr., Latasha, Richard, Carlos, Marcelino, Isaiah, Angelic, Adriana. Brothers Javier (Maxine), Maurice, Francesca (Marc), family and friends.
Services at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Parish...
Ezekiel Elias Ramon Sedillo
Dec 18, 2024
Ezekiel Elias Ramon Sedillo arrived on 11.23.24 after 1 hour of Labor, weighing 7lbs 15
oz. 20 inches at 12:39 p.m. a blessing placed softly into the arms of his loving parents Maria
Angel Savannah Sedillo (mother) and Ramon Antonio Garcia Martinez (Father). Although
Ezekiel was with the family for only a brief moment that’s all the time Ezekiel needed to
change the lives...
Hugo Chavez
Dec 18, 2024
Hugo Chavez
It gives all of us great sadness to announce that Hugo Chavez has passed to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
He was born in Santo Toribo, Chihuahua, Mexico on 11/11/1965 and died 12/18/2024.
Family that went before him Delfina Rodriguez-Chavez (Mother) and Enrique Vargas-Vargas (Uncle)
Fathers side: Julio Chavez- Chavez
Josefina Vargas – Garcia
Mothers side: Torivia Rodriguez
Delfina Chavez – Ayala
Living Relatives: Oscar...
Bernadette "Bernie" Tafoya
Dec 17, 2024
Bernadette “Bernie” Tafoya
Age 71
7/18/1953-12/17/2024
It is with great sorrow we announce the unexpected passing of Bernadette Tafoya on December 17 with her husband at her side. She had been in declining health for some time.
Bernie is preceded in death by her mother Ruth Lemus, father Julian Lemus, brother Julian “Sonny” Lemus, father-in-law Jose Tafoya sr., mother-in-law Ruth Tafoya, sister-in-law June Tafoya,...
Isaiah James Ortega
Dec 16, 2024
It is with profound sadness that the family of Isaiah James Ortega would like to announce his passing. He was born in December, 2000, in Taos, NM to Melanie Lovato and James Ortega.
Isaiah grew up in Cerro, NM till the age of 7, at which time he moved to Denver, Colorado with his dad, Loren, Mom, Melanie and sister, Pearl....
Lucy Romero
Dec 15, 2024
Lucy was called home to heaven on December 15th, 2024. We were blessed with 98 years of her beautiful light. She will always be remembered as a woman full of faith, love and laughter.
Lucy is proceeded in death by her brothers, Estevan Romero, Faustin Romero, Arturo Romero, Amarante Romero, Cleofus Romero, and Florencio Romero, sisters, Ermenia Romero, and Pauline Romero,...
Becky Abeyta
2024
Becky Abeyta, Age 79 a resident of Santa Fe passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024. She was preceded in Death by her parents: Tony F Maestas, Luggie A. Maestas of Espanola, Children Darlene Manzanares, Jonathan Manzanares, niece Jonelle Maestas, Angelica Ortigoza and Christopher Chilton.
She is survived by her daughter Jonelle Manzanares of Sana Fe, Brother John A. Maestas and...
Carolyn Sue Romero
Dec 15, 2024
Rosary and prayer service Friday, December 20, 2024 at 2:00pm location 417 East Rodeo Road, Rivera Family Funeral Home Kiva Chapel of Light.
Funeral Mass Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at San Jose Church in La Cienega. Interment at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:00 p.m.
Barbara Ellen Milder
Dec 14, 2024
Barbara Ellen Milder (Harrison), 78, passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2024, just a month shy of her 79th birthday. A lifelong resident of Los Alamos, Barbara was born on January 15, 1946, to Edwin and Polly Harrison (Gonzales) in the original World War II hospital adjacent to the Los Alamos Ranch School-era Ashley Pond. She was Edwin and Polly’s...
Thomas Nicholson Elder
Dec 13, 2024
Thomas Nicholson Elder died at 88 years old on December 13, 2024, in Taos, NM. Tom was born in Louisville, Kentucky to Guy and Gay (Toombs) Elder, on July 13, 1936. He was the first of four boys.
The family moved to Los Alamos in 1945 when Guy Elder was hired by the Zia Company to run the steam plant for...
Kathleen Marie Shelley
Dec 13, 2024
Kathleen Marie Shelley
A lifelong resident of Santa Fe, Kathleen “Kataleena” Marie Shelley was born on May 15, 1957 in Santa Fe and passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024 in her family home with her dog Tootsie by her side.
Kathleen was born to the late Richard “Dick” Shelley and Helen “Dollie” Shelley. She is also predeceased by her brother, Gary...
