Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Vicente Javier Mendoza
Feb 11, 2025
In Loving Memory of Vicente
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Vicente Javier Mendoza , born on October 29, 2012, to parents Alex Mendoza and Estrella Urquidi. Vicente peacefully left us on February 11th,2025 surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
A kind and joyful soul, Vicente was known for...
Henry Rodarte
Feb 10, 2025
Henry Rodarte, beloved son, father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2025, at the age of 56. His friendly and fun personality was known to many, bringing smiles and laughter everywhere he went.
Henry was born in Grants, New Mexico on May 11, 1968, to James and Harrylou Rodarte. In his youth, he enjoyed many sports, but...
David Brown
Feb 10, 2025
David Brown was born to Gladys and David Brown on February 2, 1938 in Austin, Texas. Seven years later, Dave found his forever home in the picturesque mountains of Los Alamos, New Mexico. Growing up, Dave enjoyed riding in the rodeo and boxing, beating the Air Force Champion on his way to becoming the State and Golden Glove Champion. Professionally,...
David James Klaus
Feb 9, 2025
David James Klaus
March 18,1952 - February 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Klaus, a long-time resident of Albuquerque.
David was born in Denver, graduated from Westminster High School, Bethany College and later the University of New Mexico for graduate school. His career was varied, having worked in trades, social services, teaching, horse wrangling, and...
Gary Gossen
Feb 7, 2025
Gary Gossen
1942-2025
Gary Gossen passed away peacefully in his home in Eldorado on February 7, 2025. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 4, 1942 to Dorris and Benny Gossen. He grew up in Wichita, but the happiest days of his childhood were spent on his grandparents' farms in Hillsboro and Howard, Kansas, where he developed a fondness for...
William "Billy" E. Gallegos
Feb 7, 2025
WILLIAM E. GALLEGOS (Billy) October 9, 1942 - February 7, 2025 of Santa Fe, NM passed away on February 7, 2025 at his home in Santa Fe, NM at the age of 82 surrounded by his loving family. He went to his heavenly home to be with our Lord and Savior. He was born on October 9, 1942 in Santa...
Larry Anthony Martinez
Feb 7, 2025
Larry Anthony Martinez of La Loma passed unexpectedly on February 7, 2025, at the age of 54.
Larry was born in July of 1970 to Larry Martinez Sr. and Gloria Trujillo in Los Angeles, California. Larry eventually moved to New Mexico with his parents. He attended elementary, middle and High School in Taos, New Mexico. He graduated from Taos High School...
Guenther Nachtrab
Feb 7, 2025
Guenther Nachtrab, aged 84 passed away on February 7, 2025 at Taos Enchanted Village assisted living after a five-year journey with dementia. His wife of 25 years, Kandace Laass Nachtrab, was at his side. Guenther was born October 24, 1940 in Nuremberg, Germany to Else and Richard Nachtrab. Siblings Inge and Rudolph are both deceased. His first marriage to Gertrud...
Melissa Jeanne Garcia
Feb 6, 2025
Melissa Jeanne Garcia was born April 22, 1980, in Santa Fe NM, and sadly for us, left this world to join some of her favorite people on February 6, 2025.
Melissa’s 44 years of life were filled and celebrated with an abundance of love for and from her family, friends, and puppies. She lent an ear, gave the best advice and...
Jerilou Kathrin Hammett
Feb 6, 2025
Jerilou Kathrin Hammett
September 25, 1943 – February 6, 2025
Jerilou Kathrin Hammett, née Kearns, passed away unexpectedly, but with peace and dignity, in her home on February 6, 2025. She leaves behind a lasting legacy of civic engagement and social justice advocacy. Born on September 25, 1943 in New York, Jerilou grew up in Brooklyn and later moved to Roslyn, Long...
Gary Rotramel
Feb 5, 2025
Gary John Rotramel of Taos, New Mexico entered eternal rest on February 5, 2025, at the age of 69.
Gary was born to Robert and Mary Rotramel in Fresno, California in 1955. He was one of five Children, the youngest and had only one sister.
Very early on, Gary became interested in the military and joined the Air Force. He excelled in...
Johnny Frank White
Feb 5, 2025
Johnny Frank White, a resident of Los Cerrillos, NM, and beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at the age of 89.
Johnny was a very hard worker. He was a miner, a welder, a carpentonto, yes, carpentonto. There weren't too many things he couldn’t do. He enjoyed spending time with his family....
Felix James Coca
Feb 5, 2025
Felix James Coca
Feb 5, 2025
Felix Coca, resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on February 5, 2025.
Felix was born in Fruita, Colorado in 1924. His family moved to Aguilar, Colorado and later to Trinidad, Colorado. During his childhood, he spent many summers in Wagon Mound, NM with his grandmother and aunts. He enlisted in the Navy in 1942 and...
Mary Ann Garcia
Feb 4, 2025
Mary Ann Garcia passed away February 4, 2025 with her son, Aaron and daughter in law, Valerie at her side.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rufus "Sonny" Garcia; her grandparents, Carlos and Ana Gonzales; parents Joe and Marie Lopez; brothers Joe, Arthur, Michael and Patrick Lopez and wife Monica.
Mary Ann is survived by her son, Aaron and...
Juliana Long
Feb 4, 2025
Juliana "Mella" Long Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Juliana "Mella" Long, who left this world on February 4, 2025, at the age of 95. She was a devoted mother and grandmother whose love, kindness, and unwavering strength shaped the lives of those she cherished most.
Mella was a lifelong resident of Pecos, NM, where she absolutely loved her...
Ronald Whitney Crawford Sr.
Feb 2, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ronald Whitney Crawford, Sr., who passed away on Feb. 2, 2025, in Los Alamos, New Mexico at the age of 83.
Ronald was born on June 16, 1941, in Hartford, Connecticut to Dorothy Evelyn (Linden) Crawford and Whitney Edgar Crawford. He grew up in Connecticut and was a loyal member...
Fermín Torres
Jan 31, 2025
In Loving Memory of Fermín Torres
April 28, 1927 – January 31, 2025
Fermín Torres of Arroyo Seco, New Mexico, passed away on January 31, 2025, at the age of 97. A man of deep faith, unwavering dedication, and boundless love for his family and community, Fermín leaves behind a legacy of service, tradition, and perseverance.
For nearly 50 years, he served as...
Edgar Harvey Jones
Jan 30, 2025
Edgar Harvey Jones
Edgar Harvey Jones, age 95 of Santa Fe, passed away January 30, 2025. Edgar was born in Decatur, Illinois on July 11, 1929, to Orville E. and Carol E. Brown Jones. Growing up in Illinois, Edgar was active in the family farming and learned the value of hard work. The family made a brief move to Pana, Illinois,...
Zeora Remus Hercey III
Jan 29, 2025
Zeora Remus Hercey III also known as( Zeeke, Zeekie & Zeba) was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on June 3,1970 to the parents of Zeora Hercey Jr. and Laura Hercey. He succumbed to death on Wednesday January 29,2025 at 6:07 pm.
Zeeke had a laugh that resonated throughout the room. Zeeke was a lover of music. He and his band members...
Kenneth "Ken" O'Neil
Jan 29, 2025
Ken O’Neil was born in Winnipeg, Canada in 1938. His family moved to Ontario and later to Vancouver Canada where he grew up. He became a telecommunications engineer, married and had two children, Danny and Maureen. He was a pioneer scuba diver for the Vancouver Aquarium and an avid adventurer, His interest in art started by learning wood carving from...
