Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Dale Goering
Nov 12, 2024
Dale Goering of Santa Fe, NM passed away November 12th, 2024. Dale was born July 22, 1930, in Moundridge Kansas to Martin M. and Melinda Goering.
Dale was a much-loved teacher in Kansas for over 20 years, carpenter with Goering Custom Builders, Striders Running Club founder, seasoned SOB (seniors on bikes). He had a very competitive spirit.
He was much more to...
Shirley Papin
Nov 11, 2024
Shirley Papin
March 3, 1935 - Nov. 11, 2024
Shirley was born in Blaine, Washington to George and Lillian Brandt amid the great depression. They relocated to Bellingham shortly after. Her parents had come from very humble circumstances and through hard work managed to achieve a middle-class life. Her father George “Turk” was a fisherman and the first boat he built was...
Mike Leo Marquez
Nov 10, 2024
Mike Leo Marquez, 34, was born on March 21st, 1990, to Leo and Nadine Marquez in Santa Fe, NM.
Mike is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Delia and Florencio Mike (Lefty) Marquez, maternal grandparents Barbara and Luis Cordova, great-grandparents Leocadia and Jose Ortiz, Poinciana and Juan Marquez, Dave and Mary Lucero, uncle, Arthur Marquez, cousin, Brandie Rose Marquez, great...
Raymond Lopez
Nov 10, 2024
Raymond Lopez, born February 7, 1932, in Rowe, New Mexico, closed his beautiful blue eyes for the last time here on Earth, and opened them in Heaven for the first time on November 10th, 2024, at the age of 92 and 3/4 years old.
Raymond is survived by his younger sister Linda Lury, brother-in-law Charles Lury, son Robert Lopez, wife Gloria,...
Howard S. Sherry
Nov 10, 2024
Dr. Howard S. Sherry, 93, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away on November 10, 2024. Howard was born on November 18, 1930, to Irving and Rose Shevitz in New York City. He served in the United States Army from 1951 until his honorable discharge as a Staff Sergeant in January 1954, having served half his tenure in the Korean...
Julianne Brennan Bodnar
Nov 9, 2024
Julianne Brennan Bodnar, beloved mother, devoted social worker, treasured friend, passed away, surrounded by loved ones, at her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico on November 9th, following a recent diagnosis with cancer.
Julianne lived a life rich with love, adventure and purpose. She was born in New Orleans to Leslie and Bernardine Bodnar on April 23, 1947. She grew up...
Geri Ann Giron Tapia
Nov 8, 2024
Geri Ann Giron Tapia passed away unexpectedly on November 8, 2024. Geri Ann was born and raised in Santa Fe, she was a daughter, sister, aunt and mother.
Geri Ann is preceded in death by her parents Joe and Cordi Giron, Sister Gloria Ortega, Brother Duayne Giron, nephew Adrian Giron, great nephew Anthony Ortega and great niece Angelina Ortega.
Geri Ann is...
John Anthony Montoya
Nov 8, 2024
John Anthony Montoya, Born in Santa Fe, NM on October 3rd, 1932, has completed his journey here on earth on November 8, 2024, and is now reunited with his wife, Corine, in Heaven. He left a legacy of his love for God, his family and his friends.
He is preceded in death by his wife Corine, his daughter Georgia, his parents...
Valerie K. Powers
Nov 6, 2024
Valerie K. Powers passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024 in Santa Fe, New Mexico at the Santa Fe Care Center under hospice.
Valerie was born on August 25, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York to Anthony and Viola Konopka.
Valerie worked for the Equitable Insurance Co. in New York and earned her B.A. from Fordham University before moving to Santa...
Joe T Chavez Sr
Nov 5, 2024
We are greatly saddened to announce the passing of our beloved husband/father Joe T. Chavez Sr. He died peacefully on Tuesday November 5, 2024, after a long illness in Pecos New Mexico surrounded by loving friends and family.
He was born April 15, 1961, to Juan G. Chavez and Maria Estella Tellez Chavez in Las Cruces NM. Joe graduated from Gadsden...
Larry Hernandez
Nov 4, 2024
It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of our father Larry Hernandez with his loved ones at his side. Larry was a devoted father, brother and loyal friend. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Leon and Alicia Hernandez, brother John and sister-in-law Joyce. He is survived by his children Renee (Francisco) and Lorenzo (Maeanna). Grandchildren Lanayah,...
Daniel (Danny) C. Sanchez
Nov 4, 2024
Daniel (Danny) C. Sanchez, age 61, a resident of Alcalde, New Mexico, passed away on November 4, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Elijah, his mother, Carmen M. Sanchez, his father, Edward T. Sanchez, Sr., brother, Edward T. Sanchez, Jr., maternal grandfather, Bonifacio Maestas, paternal grandparents, Antonio and Louisa Sanchez, Godparents, Donna and Robert Shadoan.
Danny was born in...
John Charles Patrick Chapman
Nov 4, 2024
John Charles Patrick Chapman passed away in the early morning of November 4th, 2024, after a long battle with various illnesses.
John was a generous man, willing to lend his shirt or a story to anyone in need. He proudly served in the United States Army during Vietnam and was an active Veteran in New Mexico as a member of the...
Victoria Gonzales
Nov 3, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Victoria Gonzales on November 3, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on December 23, 1938, Victoria was one of 8 children born to Jose Maria and Matiana Martinez.
Victoria will be reunited with her son Lawrence Gonazales, her Parents, Brothers Antonio, Ramon, and Michael, and Sister MaryAnn. She is...
Eddie Ray Martinez
Nov 3, 2024
Eddie Ray Martinez was born on July 16th, 1966, in Denver, Colorado. He passed away suddenly on Sunday November 3, 2024.
He was a professional painter and had just started his own business. He liked fishing. Camping, hanging around with his family and cheering on his Los Angeles Rams.
He is survived by his Fiancé, Catherine Howland, and very close friend Candy...
Mary Lou Salazar
Nov 2, 2024
Mary Lou Salazar, age 92, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024 at the family ranch in Stanley, New Mexico, surrounded by her loved ones.
Mary Lou was born on March 31, 1932, in Stanley, New Mexico and graduated from Stanley high school.
Mary Lou was born to Basilio and Miquelita Anaya (deceased) and She is also preceded in death and widowed...
Joann Kay Sterrett
Nov 1, 2024
Joann Kay Sterrett born on the 12th of January 1942 in her parents home, passed away on November 1, 2024. Joann was the third born child of Roy and Ina Ratliff. As a child, she stayed exceptionally active in horse shows and a was a proud member of the Santa Fe Horse Show Association.
Joann married John Sterrett in 1961 with...
John Chavez
Oct 31, 2024
John Chavez October 27, 1936 - October 31, 2024
John Chavez (Johnny) passed away peacefully on October 31,2024 surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, lived in California, Nevada and resided in Santa Fe, New Mexico for many years until passing. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Tillie of 30 years, parents Herman...
Carolyn Louise Doherty
Oct 31, 2024
Carolyn Doherty Obituary
Carolyn L Doherty passed away peacefully in her home in Santa Fe on October 31, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Carolyn was born on October 1, 1934, to her parents, Ralph and Louise Gilbert of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. She graduated from Syracuse University magna cum laude with a B.A. in Fine Arts. She worked as a fashion designer in...
