Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Mary Moreno
2025
Mary Moreno
Our Beloved Sister and Auntie was called to be with our Lord and Savior
On April 4, 2025
Mary is preceded in death by her husband Don Moreno her parents Juan and Elvira Lujan, her brothers Bernie and Johnny, her sisters Rosina and Juanita
Surviving Mary are her Brothers Tom and Gil sisters Maria Elena, Yolanda &Earl also
With many nieces and nephews
Pallbearers...
Angie Maria Garcia
Apr 3, 2025
Angie Maria Garcia
May 28, 1937 – April 3, 2025
It is with immense and heartfelt sadness that the family of Angie M. Garcia announces her passing on April 3, 2025. Angie left this world peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones.
Angie was preceded in death by her parents Manuel and Frances Medrano of Santa Fe, New Mexico; parents-in-law Francisco and Ramoncita...
Eric David Sanchez
Apr 3, 2025
Eric David Sanchez, a beloved son, brother, fiancé, uncle, nino, cousin, and friend, was called by our Dear Lord on April 3, 2025.
Eric is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Willie and Floraida Sanchez, maternal grandparents O.G. Andy Vigil and Angie Vigil, Uncle Billy Sanchez, Aunt Betty Sanchez, Uncle Manuel Sanchez, Aunt Esther Sanchez, Uncle Andy Vigil, Nino Wayne...
Garry Jerry Garcia
Apr 3, 2025
Garry Jerry Garcia, 61, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, at his home in Velarde New Mexico, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Garcia was born in Hemet California on October 18, 1963, to Selina Manzanares and George Garcia. He attended school in Palm Springs California until his senior year, where he moved to Espanola New Mexico and attended...
Priscilla Carrion Ulibarri
2025
On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Priscilla Carrion Ulibarri, passed away peacefully at the age of 80, while surrounded by her loving family.
Born in 1944, Priscilla was a native Santa Fean. As a girl, she attended Loretto Academy from Elementary through High School. She often told tales of her days at the all-girls school that was run by Catholic nuns. She...
Beatrice Gurule
Apr 2, 2025
Beatrice Gurule, 82, a resident of Espanola, passed away peacefully on Wednesday. April 2, 2025, with her loving family by her side.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Emma Martinez, son Tony Duran, Brothers Frankie and Betation Martinez, In laws Henry and Juanita Gurule.
Beatrice was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a strong believer in...
Sara Lenore Maxwell
Apr 1, 2025
Sara Lenore Maxwell (née Yeamans) passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025, at the age of 43.
Sara had deep love for animals that was matched by her reverence for nature and connection to music. She often said her soul felt most at home beneath a canopy of trees with her close friends (of the two- and four- legged variety). Sara’s...
Beatrice Marie Watkins
2025
In Loving Memory of
Beatrice Marie Watkins
1953 – 2025
Beatrice “Bea” Marie Watkins, beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Bea graduated from New Bedford High School and went on to earn her degree in Teaching and...
Kathleen Lockwood
Apr 1, 2025
Mama Kate, a fiercely compassionate force in this world, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025. She was a rebel, a beauty, and a mother who dedicated her life to social justice, family, and the pursuit of wisdom. She was a pioneer with Amnesty International in Las Vegas, New Mexico, and a champion for reproductive rights, never hesitating to fight...
Theresa Mabel Johnson "Tessie"
Apr 1, 2025
Theresa Mabel Johnson
"Tessie"
February 15, 1935 - April 1, 2025
Theresa Mabel Johnson, lovingly known as "Tessie" passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on February 15, 1935, to Annie Montoya and John V. Montoya.
Tessie grew up in Northern New Mexico, attending Our Lady of Guadalupe School and later Espanola High School. It was during...
Margaret Gibson
Mar 31, 2025
On Monday March 31st, 2025, Margaret Ferguson Gibson, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 81.
Margaret was born on November 22nd, 1943, in Bronx, New York, to Leonard and Edith Ferguson. After her early childhood in New York, her family moved to Connecticut where she attended elementary through high school, graduating in 1961. She attended Stanford...
Diana M. Gonzales
Mar 31, 2025
Diana Mabel (Romero) Gonzales, 85, went to be at peace with the Lord on March 31, 2025. Diana was born on April 1,1939 to Cipriano and Eutimia Romero in Jaconita, NM.
Diana was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Ramoncita and Loyola Romero, Belinda Lopez and brother Horacio Romero(Ersilia); her in-laws Antonio and Stella Gonzales. She is survived by her...
Doris Santistevan
Mar 30, 2025
Doris Santistevan, 68 of Questa passed unexpectedly surrounded by her loving family on March 30. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and tia. She shared a beautiful marriage with Gene Santistevan for 50 wonderful years, creating a loving home for their two sons, Jeff (Kandace) and Donny (Santana) Santistevan. Doris was a proud grandmother to five cherished grandchildren:...
Mitchell Erbis Frank
Mar 28, 2025
Mitchell Erbis Frank, born March 3 1947 in Gothenburg, Nebraska, passed away at the age of 78 on March 28, 2025. He was the oldest of seven children and raised on the family farm until the age of 13 years old when his family moved to Arvada, Colorado. He attended and graduated from Arvada high school. Mitchell went on...
Barbara J. deWeever
Mar 27, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Jennifer de Weever, who left this world on March 27, 2025, at the age of 88.
Born on August 28, 1936, in Golden Fleece, British Guiana (presently Guyana), she was the cherished daughter of Guy Egbert Leon de Weever and Irmin Evelyn de Weever (née Bryce). Barbara immigrated to...
Bruce Rolstad
2025
BRUCE ROLSTAD
1936-2025
Son, husband, father, grandfather, pastor EXTRAORDINAIRE!
Compassionate, giving, spiritual, thoughtful, political.... LOVED history, hiking, camping, skiing, the mountains, clouds, the canoe country, his family, (Krista and family, Erik and family) friends, NORWAY and all things NORWEGIAN.
Founded THE NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
In remembrance. Give to the homeless, plant a tree.
Verna Chandra Romero
Mar 25, 2025
Verna Chandra Romero, 80 years old, of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on March 25, 2025.
She was born in Florida and later moved to California and New Mexico. She worked as a Nurse Assistant at St. Joseph Hospital in Albuquerque, NM, and Holy Cross Hospital in Taos, NM, for many years. She later discovered her calling to be a devoted...
Jacob Santillanes
Mar 24, 2025
Jacob Santillanes born (March 21,1990 - March 24,2025)
A loving father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousins and friend. His exceptional intelligence and diverse skills and captivating beautiful smile inspired others to smile. Jacob's passion for music and ability to form connections quickly earned him numerous friendships and job opportunities. He profoundly impacted many lives and his loved ones including his mother,...
Raphiel J. Benjamin
Mar 24, 2025
Raphiel Jacques Benjamin, MD, was born April 14, 1938 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Herbert and Lou Audrey Benjamin. He was preceded in death by his brother Herbert Jr, and sister Joan, as well as his grandson Nate (2014), his daughter Jill (2018), and grandson Luke (2024).
Raphiel is survived by Karen, his beautiful, brilliant, and loving wife of 62 years,...
Judi Leffler
Mar 23, 2025
Judi Leffler
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Judi Leffler, on March 23, 2025. Born on April 29, 1950, in Pueblo, Colorado, Judi was the cherished daughter of Eddie and Mary Vigil, who preceded her in death, along with her brothers Melvin and Gilbert Vigil, and her cherished best friend James Duran.
Judi dedicated...
