Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico

Joseph Armijo

Joseph Armijo

Mar 20, 2024

Joseph Gene Armijo passed away peacefully at home on March 20, 2024 surrounded by family following a battle with cancer. He was welcomed by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and joined his parents, Mateo and Mela Armijo, his former in-laws Eloy Rodriguez Sr. and Rosarito Rodriguez, his brother Raymond Armijo, and his sister Diana Cordova. He was born on...

Elizabeth Maxon

Elizabeth Maxon

Mar 19, 2024

Betsy Maxon, born Elizabeth Bachmann

July 4, 1928 - March 19, 2024

Betsy Maxon passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024, in Santa Fe, NM. Born to Elizabeth ‘Libby’ C. Bachmann and Richard W. Bachmann, she grew up in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.

She graduated from Vassar College, her mother’s alma mater. While at Vassar, she met William ‘Bill’ Maxon, a...

Harold Moya

Harold Moya

Mar 19, 2024

Harold Moya Sr. October 28th, 1943 – March 19, 2024

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, uncle, brother, cousin, friend, and neighbor. Lifelong resident of Santa Fe, Harold Moya Sr. passed away March 19th, 2024. His departure leaves a void in both his cherished...

Jerry Manzagol

Jerry Manzagol

Mar 18, 2024

JERRY RAYMOND MANZAGOL'S OBITUARY

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved husband, grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, friend and neighbor. Jerry left this earth on March 18, 2024 at the age of 86 after suffering a stroke at his home.

 

He was born May 25, 1937 in Dearborn, Michigan to Claud...

Paul Lewis

Paul Lewis

Mar 18, 2024

Paul Nathan Lewis

October 28,1928- March18,2024Beloved Paul N Lewis went home to be with our Lord on March 18, 2024. Born on October 28, 1928, to George and Cleo (Fitch) Lewis.  He was raised to prioritize faith and family.

Paul loved people. He believed the best way to share his faith was through works. He dedicated his life to service....

Faustina "Tina" Madrid

Faustina "Tina" Madrid

Mar 18, 2024

FAUSTINA CHAVEZ MADRID, August 31, 1944 – March 18, 2024, Santa Fe

 

Faustina “Tina” Chavez Madrid, 79, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2024, with loved ones by her side. Her family and friends are heartbroken and saddened by this devasting and sudden loss. Tina was born to parents, Blas and Fedelina Chavez and grew up in Taos, NM....

Rosenaldo Martinez

Rosenaldo Martinez

Mar 18, 2024

Ross passed away peacefully in his home on March 18, 2024 in Canjilon, NM, after a brief illness surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents Rosenaldo and Lugarda Martinez. Ross was known for his witty sense of humor and love of family. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing, hunting, and being in the...

Furgencio Lopez

Furgencio Lopez

Mar 17, 2024

Furgencio Pedro Lopez “Pete” passed away on Sunday March 17, 2024.  Pete was born in Agua Fria Village on January 4, 1930.  Pete is survived by his beloved wife Angie of nearly 55 years.  Pete is preceded in death by his parents Federico and Magdalena Lopez.  He is survived by his children; daughter Lucinda Lopez, son Matthew Lopez (wife Katrina),...

Desiderio Garcia

Desiderio Garcia

Mar 17, 2024

DESIDERIO A. GARCIA III

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Desiderio A. Garcia III (Booboo), at age 27 he passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2024.

Desiderio was born to Desiderio A. Garcia Jr. and Cathy Pacheco in 1996.  He was born and raised in Taos, NM, he attended Taos High School where he participated...

Patricia Martin

Patricia Martin

Mar 17, 2024

Cherished in our community for teaching art to thousands of students over 35 years, Patty Martin, a beloved wife and mother of four children, peacefully passed away at home in White Rock, NM surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at age 82.

Patty was born on December 9, 1941 in Norman, Oklahoma, the first of four children...

Frank Bransford

Frank Bransford

Mar 16, 2024

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

FRANK MICHAEL BRANSFORD

March 23, 1948 - March 16, 2024

Frank M. Bransford, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on Saturday, March 16th, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Frank was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle. Frank worked 22 years for White Swan Laundry, Turquoise Trail Elementary school,...

Joseph Mutschlecner

Joseph Mutschlecner

Mar 16, 2024

Joseph Paul Mutschlecner passed peacefully at his home under the care of Hospice with family by his side in Los Alamos, Saturday, March 16th.  He is survived by his wife Alice, and his children David, Timothy (Sarah), and Celia, (Mark), as well as grandchildren: Audrey, (Zachary), Megan, (Parker), Elliott, Mathew, (Caitlin), Anna, (Andrew), Kevin, (Sonny), Robyne, (Chris), and nine great-grandchildren.

Paul...

Steven Thiel

Steven Thiel

Mar 15, 2024

STEVEN DEAN THIEL. 4/1/1968-3/14/2024

 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved brother, son, uncle, and great uncle, Steve Thiel, at the age of 55. He is survived by his loving mother Martha E. Thiel, brother’s Bryan and Chuck Thiel, sister-in-law Darlene Thiel, niece’s Crystal and Courtney Thiel, and great niece’s and nephew’s Lily Valdez,...

Juanita Aragon

Juanita Aragon

Mar 15, 2024

     Our dear mother Juanita Aragon, sadly passed away at home March 15, 2024, at the age of 82. She was a wonderful wife and mother, who was always there when we needed her. She was born in La Cienega. She married Benito Aragon on September 16, 1961 in Santa Fe. 

     She is preceded in death by her husband Benito...

Lydia Jordan

Lydia Jordan

Mar 13, 2024

Lydia Trujillo Jordan was born in Vallecitos/ Abiquiu during the great depression era and lived there until the age of 8 when her family relocated to the village of Abiquiu where she lived until she departed this earth and began her journey to be reunited with her loved ones in heaven on March 13, 2024, the loved ones that will...

Cleo Cordova

Cleo Cordova

Mar 13, 2024

Cleo Priscilla Cordova, 83, passed away on March 13,2024.   Born on a cold December day to Antonio and Dora Romero in Denver, CO.  Cleo’s life was one of dedication and service to her community.  In 1959, Cleo married the love of her life, Arnold Cordova, together they raised two children, Saranada and Kane, who were her pride and joy.  Cleo’s...

David Fox

David Fox

Mar 11, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father David Vernon Fox after a short illness. Dad was our leader in playful silliness and good-humored fun. Joyous and endearing. Oolombamba!

Dave is survived by his wife of 59 years, Anne Gilbert Fox; his children Andrew Fox (Melissa) of Los Alamos, NM; Suzanne Wilson (Steve)...

Frank (Panchito) Trujillo

Frank (Panchito) Trujillo

Mar 11, 2024

Frank John Trujillo born in Santa Fe on January 14, 1987. Passed away with his devoted mother by his side on March 11, 2024. Frank lost the long battle with cancer at the age of 37. He is survived by his Father Greg, Mother Maria, Grandmother Socorro, Uncle Kenny, Sisters Ramona (Matthew), Christine (Josh), Brothers Greg Jr., Fabian (Korie), Jose,...

Jorge Bencomo

Jorge Bencomo

Mar 11, 2024

A Rosary will take place on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 from 3-7pm at the Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light, (417 Rodeo Rd.)

A Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 10:00am at Santa Maria De La Paz Church with burial to follow at Santa Fe Memorial Gardens.

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