Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Steve Matthew Quintana Jr.
Mar 30, 2026
Steve Quintana
Steve Quintana was born on October 1, 1998, to Steve and April Quintana. He attended Santa Fe High School, where he was a proud football letterman, and graduated in 2017.
Steve was preceded in death by his grandpa Gonzalo Quintana, Uncle Stanley Vigil, Uncle Timmy Benavidez, and his cousins Justin Larsen, Ronald Herrera and Stanley Vigil Jr., JP Fernandez and...
Ferminia Martinez
Mar 30, 2026
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved Ferminia Martinez on March 30, 2026. She peacefully left this world at home, surrounded by the love of her family. Ferminia was born on September 18, 1937, in Canjilón, New Mexico, to Guadalupe Leyba and Nicholas Gonzales, and was later raised by her stepfather, Rubel Leyba. She was a strong,...
Sigi Klein
Mar 30, 2026
Red River ski pioneer Sigi Klein dies at 90
Sigi Klein, a longtime Red River ski instructor, master builder and pioneer of the local ski industry, died peacefully at his home in Red River on Monday morning (March 30), surrounded by family. He was 90.
Klein was a central figure in the development of Red River Ski Area, where he taught skiing...
Allen Eugene Ogard
Mar 29, 2026
Allen Eugene Ogard passed away in Santa Fe on March 29, 2026 after a long and glorious life. He will now go to be with his loving wife Elvira “Elvie” Vigil Ogard.
Allen was born at home December 9, 1931, in Ada, Minnesota, a town with a population of 2000. He was the youngest of four, born to Mabel Bang Ogard...
Joey Taylor
Mar 29, 2026
Joey Albert Taylor, 78, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on March 29th, 2026. Born on July 28th, 1947 in Clovis, New Mexico, he was the son of Clayton and MaeDell Taylor. Joey attended Friona, Texas public schools through his junior year and graduated high school from Dumas, Texas in 1965. He went on to graduate from Wayland...
Bernadette K Gonzales
Mar 29, 2026
Bernadette K. Gonzales of Santa Fe, NM (March 26, 1954 – March 29, 2026)
With a heavy heart we inform you of our mother Bernadette K. Gonzales passing. She was 72.
Bernadette was born and raised in Santa Fe, NM was brought up with New Mexican culture and traditions. Cooking, cleaning, listening to Spanish music. Supporting family and visiting on weekends.
She married...
Pia M. Padilla
Mar 29, 2026
Priscilla Maria Padilla, affectionately known as “Pia,” passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, in Española, New Mexico, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on November 13, 1941, in Tesuque Village, New Mexico, Priscilla lived a life marked by dedication, kindness, and an unwavering spirit of generosity.
Pia was a woman of remarkable resolve and ambition. In the 1970s,...
James Alfred Meyer
Mar 28, 2026
James Alfred Meyer entered this world on January 19, 1928, and departed this life for the next world of God on March 28, 2026, from his home in Espanola at the age of 98.
Jim was born to Irene and Alfred Meyer in Quincy, Illinois, and spent his early life and youth there. He was a graduate of the class of...
Richard Lynn Rolston
Mar 27, 2026
Richard Rolston, 65, passed away March 27, 2026 after a battle with cancer.
Richard was born September 23, 1960 in La Mesa, California to Frank and Pat Rolston. He was raised in Phoenix, Arizona. He was one of five siblings- Dan (deceased), Tom, Doris (Phil) Logan and Mary. He also leaves behind his nieces Kate, McKenzie and Jazmine, nephews Aaron and...
Jose Salvador Olguin
Mar 25, 2026
Jose “Salvador” Olguin, aged 86, of El Guique, New Mexico, originally from Tierra Amarilla, peacefully passed away on March 25, 2026, at Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico. He departed this life after a courageous and well-fought battle with congestive heart failure, embraced by the love and presence of his family.
Born on December 27, 1939, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sal’s life was...
Miguel Angel Corral
Mar 23, 2026
Miguel Ángel Corral Enríquez
1961-2026
Funeral En Rivera Funeral Home's at 417 Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM
87505
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Janelle Raquel Trujillo
Mar 22, 2026
Janelle Raquel Trujillo age 45, of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away peacefully on March 22nd, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on October 4,1980 to Nestor Jr. and Joan Trujillo, Janelle was a beautiful whole- hearted soul. She spent her life enjoying spending time with family and friends, she loved to do arts and crafts, enjoy the outdoors, baking...
Armando A. Armijo
Mar 22, 2026
Armando A. Armijo, age 76, of Española, New Mexico, passed away peacefully. He was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and spent his life rooted in the traditions, family, and culture of Northern New Mexico.Armando proudly served his country in the United States Army and later dedicated many years of service to the State of New Mexico, from which he...
Amber Lynn Maestas
Mar 22, 2026
Amber Lynn Maestas, a remarkable woman whose radiant spirit touched the lives of all who knew her, passed away on March 22, 2026. Born in 1994, in Taos, New Mexico, Amber embodied a rare blend of joy, generosity, and heartfelt warmth throughout her life’s journey.
Amber’s early years were filled with vibrant memories that shaped the person she became. From performing...
JoAnn G. Lucero (Archuleta)
Mar 21, 2026
JoAnn G. Lucero, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully after an 18- month battle with cancer on March 21, 2026. She was born on November 15, 1946, in Taos, New Mexico, to Jose Manuel Archuleta and Marina Torres Archuleta. She entered the world just 15 minutes after her twin brother, Joe.
At the age of two,...
Ronald Anthony Barela
Mar 20, 2026
Ronnie passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026 at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Ronnie was preceded by his father, Adolf Barela; his mother, Betty Barela; his brother, John Barela; his sister, Veronica Barela; and his daughter, Lindsey Janelle Marie Barela.
Ronnie was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico and grew up in Casa Solana. He later became an electrician and...
Lynn Anne Dodge
Mar 20, 2026
Lynn Anne Galvin Smith Dodge, 78, was born in Los Alamos. She is survived by daughter Deborah Dodge; sister Gail Takeshita; nephew Ryan Takeshita (Amy Bertken) of Boulder, CO; sister-in-law Judy Dodge, niece Erica Breneman (Mila, Jeroen) of Berkeley CA, nephew Carleton Breneman of Arizona; and niece Pat Colbourne of Canada.
She is predeceased by husbands 1st Lt. Jol N. Smith...
