Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Samuel David Botsios
May 17, 2026
Passed away peacefully Sunday May 17, 2026 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Samuel is survived by his father Ted A. Botsios, his mother Laurene Rucinski, Grandma Pat Botsios, uncles, aunts an cousins.
He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Private burial services have take place.
Kenneth Coop
May 16, 2026
Ken Coop, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away May 16, 2026, at the age of 89.
Ken was born in Fairfield, Iowa where he and his brother spent their childhood doing farm chores, playing with their cousins, and attending a one-room country school. At 18, Ken joined the U.S. Navy and spent the next four years specializing in air...
Ronald Reynolds
May 16, 2026
Ronald Reynolds passed away on May 16, 2026. A full obituary is pending.
Martin John Perea
May 15, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Martin John Perea, who departed this world surrounded by loved ones.
He is preceded in death by his beloved father, John Perea; mother, Isabel Perea; and brother, Steve Perea. Martin is survived by his loving sister, Cecilia Chavez and, Louie Chavez; his sister, Anna Perea and her boyfriend, Paul Narvaiz;...
Catherine Sisneros Sandoval
May 13, 2026
Catherine Sisneros Sandoval of Abiquiu N.M. has gone to her eternal kingdom. Born January 15,1945. She departed May 13, 2026.
Catherine was a devoted mother, sister godmother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother.
Catherine devoted over 32 years to the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department, also served as the agency's law enforcement liaison.
In that capacity, she worked with and earned...
Betty Jaramillo
May 13, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty Jaramillo, a long time resident of Chimayo. She died Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at the Santa Fe Care Center. Betty, beloved wife and mother, peacefully left us at the age of 86. Born June 12,1939. Betty dedicated her life to her family. She worked cleaning houses, always ensuring...
Marilyn Kay Meyer
May 13, 2026
Obituary for Marilyn Meyer
Marilyn Kay Meyer passed very quickly but peacefully on May 13th, just 45 days after her husband of 76 years, James Meyer, passed. She was always a procrastinator, but apparently not in death.
Marilyn was born on June 29th, 1931, to Kenneth and Kay Leach in Quincy, Illinois. She attended Quincy High School. A little-known fact is that...
Sheila Ann Gallegos
May 12, 2026
Sheila Ann Gallegos, 59 of Santa Fe, NM went home to be with our Lord and Savior on May 12, 2026.
Sheila was the first child born on March 31, 1967 to William & Margie Gallegos. She was proceeded in death by her loving father William Gallegos whom she adored.
Sheila leaves behind her mother, Margie Gallegos, her daughters Kathleen Gallegos (Anthony),...
Valentina Baldonado
May 12, 2026
Valentina Baldonado peacefully passed away at her home on May 12, 2026, at the age of 94, surrounded by her family. Valentina was born on September 15, 1931, to Antonio (Tono) and Ascension (Chon) Maestas and was raised in Canjilon, NM. She married her husband, Jose Roques Baldonado, and had two sons, Joseph Baldonado, whom she cared for until he...
Richard Louis Polese
May 11, 2026
Long time Santa Fe resident Richard Louis Polese, 84, passed away on Monday, May 11th, 2026.
Richard was born in Berkeley, California on November 16,1941 to Esther and James Polese. He grew up in Menlo Park, California and attended San Jose State before taking a road trip to see the country and find a small college. He landed in Hanover, Indiana...
Gloria T Vigil
May 11, 2026
Gloria T. Vigil, 94, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Gloria was born Maria Gloria Trujillo on July 8, 1931, in Bernalillo, New Mexico, to Guadalupe Montaño and Anastacio Trujillo. She was the youngest of four children and was primarily raised by her mother, affectionately known throughout the community as...
Ronald Crespin
May 9, 2026
Ron Crespin, beloved father, uncle, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on the morning of May 9, 2026. Ron was born on April 4, 1947, in Tucumcari, New Mexico, to Juan and Rita Crespin. He was preceded in death by his beloved children, Taya and Tannin Crespin; his parents, Juan and Rita Crespin; and his...
Richard D. Holland
May 7, 2026
Richard D. Holland died May 7, 2026, in Ojo Sarco. He was diagnosed with cancer in April, entered hospice care, and died in his home in Ojo Sarco.
Richard was born on July 10, 1942. He was a reflective man, with an artistic sensibility and talents. He loved books, writing haiku poetry, studying philosophy and examining and discussing ideas old and...
Rita Martinez Apel
May 6, 2026
Rita Apel of Los Alamos, New Mexico, whose generous, loving warmth reached countless hearts, passed unexpectedly on May 6, 2026, at the age of 96.
Rita was born July 12, 1929, in Chimayo, NM to Enemecio O. and Benita Martinez the same year her father completed the family chapel, Capillita de Santa Rita. When she lost her mother at a young...
John Anthony Garcia
May 6, 2026
John Anthony Garcia, lovingly known as “Tony” and “Ton Locs,” passed away on May 6, 2026, at the age of 56.
John was born on October 7, 1969, in Santa Fe, NM to Sara Garcia. After completing middle school, he went on to earn his GED.
After obtaining his GED, John discovered his passion for construction work. He became a highly skilled...
Irene Maria-Estefanita Garcia
May 5, 2026
Irene Maria-Estefanita Garcia, a beloved daughter, wife, and mother, passed away on May 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love that will forever be cherished by her family and community. Born on March 1, 1958, Irene’s life was a beautiful journey marked by devotion to her family and deep ties to her roots in New Mexico.
Daughter of Beatrice and...
Elvira L Wampler
May 5, 2026
Elvira L. Wampler “Vera” passed away suddenly on May 5, 2026, in the presence of her loving family. Elvira was born on October 16, 1952, in Santa Fe, NM. She was the first child born to Orlando Santiago “Jim” Martinez and Mary Alice Geneva Byers. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 41 years, Fred B. “Ben” Wampler; her daughter,...
Dona Anita Durham
May 4, 2026
Dona Anita Durham, 78, of Santa Fe, New Mexico died unexpectedly on May 4, 2026 at the University of New Mexico Hospital. Born in Midland, Texas on April 17, 1948, Dona lived a full life defined by her love for her students, her cats, adventures and almost any creative endeavor that touches people’s hearts, whether art, film, music, literature, or...
Francisco Enrique Koerdell IV
May 4, 2026
O precious, tiny, sweet little oneYou will always be to me.So perfect, pure, and innocentJust as you were meant to be.We dreamed of you and of your lifeAnd all that it would be.We waited and longed for you to come.And join our family.We never had the chance to play,To laugh, to rock, to wiggle.We long to hold you, touch you...
