Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Roy Ortega
Aug 14, 2025
Roy Ortega, a devoted husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, in Santa Fe, New Mexico alongside his loving wife Cruz and his faithful companion Bandit. Born on June 1, 1950, in Santa Fe, Roy lived a life filled with dedication and passion, enriched by his contributions to his profession and community.
Roy spent an impressive 25...
Anthony S. ("Sam") Cordova
Aug 13, 2025
Sam Cordova departed this earth one month shy of his 93rd birthday, on August 13, 2025.
Sam’s parents, Samuel and Juanita [Griego] Cordova, welcomed him into the world in 1932 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was a cherished son, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle, friend, husband, and above all, a dad to many beyond his own kids. His humor, warmth, creativity, empathy,...
Romulo O Martinez
Aug 13, 2025
Romulo O. Martinez, of Questa, passed away peacefully on August 13th, 2025.
Born to Otoniel and Esther Martinez in Questa, Romulo was a hardworking man who retired from Molycorp Inc. and also owned his own business J & R Cleaning. Known as “German” to many, he was admired for his strong work ethic and dedication.
He will be remembered for his humor,...
Joanne Friend Huffman
Aug 13, 2025
Joanne Friend Huffman
November 17,1937 – August 13, 2025
An art student in the Fine Arts building on the oval at The Ohio State University looked out of the window and beheld a parade of convertibles carrying selected candidates for the sorority pledge princess contest. They waved at the bystanders. He noticed a particularly beautiful girl and thought that he would like...
Louie Martinez
Aug 11, 2025
Louie J. Martinez was born on August 12th, 1941, in Los Brazos, New Mexico, to Jose Ramon Martinez and Azucena Clara Martinez. Jose Ramon Martinez passed away in 1946 when Louie was 5. When he was 11, his mother, Azucena, married Lenore Vigil. The family moved to Monticello, Utah in 1956.
Louie married Efigenia (Virginia) Martinez in 1964. They moved to...
Mark Anthony Sanchez
Aug 11, 2025
Mark Anthony Sanchez, born November 18, 1972 to Marcia Sanchez and Praxedes (Prexy) Sanchez ( Jan. 23, 2011) passed away on August 11, 2025. He is joined with his father and brothers John (Dec. 16, 1965), Anthony R. (Jan. 3, 1962), and Andy (Apr. 8, 1952).
He is survived by the mother of his children in Sartell, MN (Anne Callan and...
Manuel R. Morgas
Aug 11, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Manuel R. Morgas, a beloved figure to all who knew him, on August 11, 2025. Born on January 1, 1932, in the beautiful town of Taos, New Mexico, Manuel lived a life marked by dedication, love, and an enduring spirit of community.
He is preceded in death by his wife...
Honorio "Nono" Rael Jr.
Aug 11, 2025
Honorio "Nono" Rael Jr., 70 years old, a cherished soul, gracefully departed this earthly realm on August 11, 2025, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Honorio led a life marked by purpose, integrity, and profound love.
A dedicated Senior Accountant at Kit Carson Electric, Honorio exemplified professionalism and diligence in his career while balancing it with the joys of family life. His...
Alonzo Martinez Sr.
Aug 10, 2025
Alonzo Martinez Sr., age 86, passed away peacefully in his home on August 10, 2025., surrounded by his family. Born in Taos (Black Lake), NM on June 5, 1939, to Drucilla and Luis Martinez. He was raised in several locations in New Mexico but ultimately made his home in Taos, NM. Alonzo met Rufina Gutierrez whom he married and had...
Tony Sawtell
2025
With heartbreaking sadness, the family of Tony Sawtell announces his passing. Tony was an attorney in Santa Fe for almost 50 years with the firms of Catron, Catron and Sawtell and later with Sawtell, Wirth, and Biedscheid.
He grew up in Omaha, Nebraska where he graduated from Westside High School. He spent many months in Santa Fe beginning at age two....
Carlos A Ytuarte
2025
Carlos A. Ytuarte, a distinguished master server and cherished father, passed peacefully at home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on August 9, 2025. Born on September 14, 1974, in the same historical city, Carlos dedicated his life to the art of fine dining, where he earned a reputation for his exceptional professionalism. His career was a tapestry woven with a...
Nathan Richard Hase
Aug 8, 2025
On Friday, August 8, 2025, Nathan Richard Hase passed away at the age of 92. He was the loving husband of Martha Jo, and father to Kristin and Kevin.
Nathan was born on January 25, 1933, in Elk City, Kansas, to Eugene Edgar and Pairidine (Mason) Hase. He married Martha Jo on June 5, 1960. Their daughter, Kristin Michelle, was born...
Richard Jimenez
2025
It is with profound sadness that the family of Richard Jimenez announce his passing on August 7, 2025, at the age of 84. Richard grew up in Tesuque N.M and resided in Santa Fe N.M. He was born December 12,1940, to the late Josephine and Ricardo Jimenez. Richard was a devoted husband to his wife Marcella, with whom he shared...
Patricia Jean Gessner
2025
Patricia Jean Gessner, affectionately known as Patty, graced this world with her presence on August 4, 1927, in the picturesque town of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. A life filled with dedication and warmth came to a serene conclusion on August 7, 2025, as she passed away peacefully in her sleep in the enchanting landscapes of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Patty's journey...
Grace L. Ruiz
Aug 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of
GRACE L. RUIZ
June 29, 1935 – August 6, 2025
Grace L. Ruiz, 90, joined our Heavenly Father on August 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, godmother, aunt and friend. She was born on June 29, 1935, in Ojo Caliente, NM to Pedro and Rosana Lucero. She is preceded...
Louise Miriam Timblin-Mills
Aug 6, 2025
Louise Timblin Mills, 85, of Española, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, knowing she left behind the love of family and friends whose lives she lit with humor, warmth, and an irrepressible zest for living.
Born in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, to Earl and Esther Timblin, Louise was the eldest of six—a natural protector whose fierce loyalty showed itself...
Gary Scott Fisher
Aug 5, 2025
Scott Fisher passed away on August 5, 2025, at 80 years of age, in his Santa Fe, New Mexico home after a prolonged struggle with Parkinson’s Disease, with two sisters and a loving caregiver at his side.
Born in Buffalo NY, Scott eventually became the older and only brother to JoAnn, Toby, Diane (now deceased), Susan (who, at the age of...
Ema "Gloria" Sanchez
Aug 5, 2025
“Laugh, for the time is brief…”
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Ema “Gloria” Sanchez, who passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, at the age of 91. Born in 1934 in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, Gloria was the fourth of six children born to Juan Pablo and Rosabel Torres Valerio.
Gloria was what...
Yolanda Maria Turpen
Aug 3, 2025
Yolanda Maria de Lourdes Araya Silva was born on August 8, 1944, in Santiago, Chile, to Feliciano Araya and Julia Silva. She passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, at her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in the arms of her devoted husband.
Yolanda grew up in Santiago surrounded by four brothers and three beloved sisters. Even in her youth,...
