Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Richard Alvarado
May 19, 2024
Richard Alvarado who was born in Kearny, NJ, passed away in Questa, NM on May 19, 2024 at the age of 61. He was a member of the Alvarado family. He will be dearly missed.
Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com.
Rosemary "Mimi" Lonergon
May 19, 2024
In Loving Memory: Rosemarie “Mimi” Lonergan (née Thalheimer)
Rosemarie “Mimi” Lonergan, a remarkable woman whose life journey spanned continents, cultures, and countless cherished memories, peacefully departed this world in Santa Fe on May 19, 2024, after a courageous battle with illness. Born during the war in Ellwangen, Germany, she carried her indomitable spirit across oceans, eventually finding her heart’s true...
Olga De La O
May 19, 2024
Olga Tzeranis De La O Obituary
Olga Tzeranis De La O was born December 26, 1937, and died May 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Olga has been called home by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Olga was suffering and He took her home to stop her pain and let her reunite with family and friends. Olga...
Edward Montoya
May 18, 2024
Edward Montoya, a resident of Santa Fe, NM, was called to his heavenly home on May 18, 2024. He was born on September 21, 1951, to Rev. Paul and Alice Montoya in Pueblo, CO. Ed was a man of faith who remained steadfast in his belief in the Lord Jesus. He demonstrated this through kindness, gentleness, and love for others....
Rebecca Lucero
May 18, 2024
Albert and Rebecca (Becky) Lucero
Becky passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on May 18th after a prolonged battle with Dementia and Alzheimer's, followed by Albert just 6 days later on the morning of May 23rd from a broken heart. They were married on October 20, 1960 (63 years). Both 84 years of age, Becky was born in...
Dr. Dara Vahid
May 17, 2024
Dr. Dara Vahid passed away peacefully on May 17, 2024, at the age of 84. A devoted resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico for 25 years, Dr. Vahid dedicated his life to serving others. Born in Tehran, Iran, he attended the esteemed Alborz School before earning his medical degree from Tehran University School of Medicine. Following his graduation, he served...
Nita David
May 17, 2024
Born in pre-independence India on January 2, 1942, Nita Vijaya Esther David (nee Jesudian) was the middle of the seven children of Frederick Jesudian and Nellie Jesudian (nee Azariah). Nita committed her life to Jesus at the age of thirteen after reading a tract she found lying at home and never wavered in her faith, passing on to Him on...
Doris Anaya
May 16, 2024
Doris E. Anaya Age 72, born and raised in Santa Fe went peacefully on May 16th, 2024 to join her mother, Cornelia V. Anaya, father, Leandro C. Anaya, sister Christine M. Anaya, granddaughter Desiree Gonzales, & brother in law Pete F. Gomez who has preceded her in death. She is survived by life long partner Francisco Ruiz: Son Waldo Anaya,...
Lucille Gallegos
May 14, 2024
Born on August 9, 1954 in Santa Fe, NM. Lucille went peacefully to join our Lord on May 14, 2024 surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Santiago & Rose Gallegos, her oldest sister, Doris & husband Robert Lovato, and her youngest sister, Gloria Portillo. She is survived by her only daughter, Sarah Vigil &...
Imelda Serrano
May 14, 2024
Imelda Serrano, of Santa Fe, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday May 14, 2024. Imelda was born October 3, 1946 in Santa Fe to Martin and Katie Herrera. Imelda was married to the love of her life, Alsimo (Joe), for 59 years. Imelda leaves behind her caring husband; daughter Carole; son John Paul; grandsons JoeRay Anaya, Jason Anaya, John John...
Lucille Gallegos
May 14, 2024
LUCILLE R. GALLEGOS
Born on August 9, 1954 in Santa Fe, NM. Lucille went peacefully to join our Lord on May 14, 2024 surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Santiago & Rose Gallegos, her oldest sister, Doris & husband Robert Lovato, and her youngest sister, Gloria Portillo. She is survived by her only daughter,...
Ramon Roybal
May 13, 2024
Ramon M. Roybal, age 85, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, was called to his heavenly father at home surrounded by his family on May 13, 2024. He was born on August 11, 1938 to Antonio and Atalina Roybal in Santa Fe. He graduated from Santa Fe High School, class of 1958. He was honorably discharged from the US Marine...
Kimberly Garcia
May 12, 2024
Kimberly Frances Garcia was born on June 28, 1978 and passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day on May 12, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her mother Ethel Vigil and father Timothy Garcia, great uncles Frank Tafoya, and Robert Tafoya-Rush, sister Jennifer Garcia, brother Al Garcia, uncle Alan “Chops” Tafoya, and God brother Alan “Burger” Abeyta.
She is survived...
Julia Vargas
May 12, 2024
It is with great sorrow that the family of Julia J. Vargas announces her passing at the age of 97 on May 12, 2024, at Sombrillo Nursing Home in Los Alamos, NM. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Vargas, craftsman of beautiful furniture; her son, Estevan Vargas; grandson, Luis Vargas; parents, Benito and Solidea Mares; and brother,...
Elijah Larson
May 11, 2024
Elijah John Larson, 26, of Ranchos de Taos passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2024. He is preceded in death by his father, Shaun Larson and grandmother, Rose O’Brien. He is survived by his mother, Qia Melendez, sisters, Kiana Melendez and Asia Rivera, brother, Ashir Lopez, grandparents, Sue Benzinger, Martin Melendez and Kim Larson, uncles, Ryan Larson, Bernie and RJ...
Ronald Poulton
May 10, 2024
RONALD J. POULTON (RON), age 81, passed away surrounded by his family in White Rock, New Mexico on Friday, May 10, 2024 after a 9-year battle with cancer caused by Agent Orange exposure during his service in the Vietnam War.
Ron was born in Vineland, New Jersey on November 14th, 1942 to the lateGeorge and Barbara (Kantz) Poulton and raised...
Codell Stone
May 6, 2024
ONE OF SANTA FE'S WELL KNOWN AND RESPECCEO RESIDENTS MR. CODELL STONE, PASSED AWAY AT HIS HOME ON MAY 6, 2024. HE WAS 93 YEARS OF AGE.
ALMOST EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR ONE COULD MEET UP WITH CODELL DRINKING COFFEE WITH HIS MANY ACQUAINTANCES. AT ATRISCOS, DENNEY'S OR ANY OF THE NEARBY CASINOS.
A 93 YEAR OLD MAN, CODELL...
Mary Herrera
May 5, 2024
Mary Angela Herrera Loving wife, mother, sister, and auntie, 83 years of age, passed on Sunday May 5, 2024, at St. Vicent Hospital.
Jeremiah 30:17-For I will Restore you to health and I will heal you of your wounds “declares the Lord.”
Mary Angela was born January 8, 1941, in Las Vegas, NM to the late Benses and Epifania Medina....
Inez (Agnes) Rodriguez
May 4, 2024
Agnes (Inez) Archuleta Rodriguez daughter of Felipe and Isabel Archuleta of Tesuque Village. Survived by Ron, Rebecca Valdez (Leonard), and Rosina. Granddaughters Jackie and Lexi Valdez. Brother Manuel, sister Gerri and many nephews, nieces, and other relatives. Services will be on May 20, 2024 at Our Lady of Guadalupe church in Santa Fe NM. Beginning at 10:30am. No reception.
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