Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Mary Mccurdy
Mar 11, 2024
Mary Janet McCurdy passed away on March 11, 2024 at her home in White Rock, NM.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband Donald and son, Michael. She is survived by her children Timothy (Annette), Don (Cathy), Steve (Trula), Patrick (Michelle) and David; and grandchildren Matthew, Kevin (Sara), Jeffrey (Bri), Kurtis, Nicholas, Daniel, Kathryn (Nicholas) and great-grandchild Miles.
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John Smedly
Mar 10, 2024
John Robert Smedly, Sr. went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2024, passing peacefully in his sleep after one week of care in Hospice.
John had a tremendous life. He was born in 1930 in Raton, New Mexico. John spent much of his childhood managing life after a broken arm at age 7. That injury resulted in John...
Henry Pacheco
Mar 10, 2024
Henry Richard Pacheco
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Henry Richard Pacheco, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, who departed on Sunday, March 10, 2024.
Richard was loved and cherished by his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife Emily; his son Jonathan, daughter-in-law Erica; his son Dennis, daughter-in-law Cassy,...
Joe Larranaga
Mar 7, 2024
Santa Fe- In Loving Memory of Joe Larranaga, 84, who passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Joe was born in Los Rincones Colorados, New Mexico.
He is proceeded in death by his Parents, Macario Larranaga, Anita Tapia Larranaga, Son-Joe Larranaga Jr., Granddaughter–Nichole Larranaga, Sisters/Brothers in law-Eloisa Couty, Juanita/Maclovio Montoya, Mary and Ester...
Joe Larranaga
Mar 7, 2024
Santa Fe- In Loving Memory of Joe Larranaga, 84, who passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Joe was born in Los Rincones Colorados, New Mexico.
He is proceeded in death by his Parents, Macario Larranaga, Anita Tapia Larranaga, Son-Joe Larranaga Jr., Granddaughter–Nichole Larranaga, Sisters/Brothers in law-Eloisa Couty, Juanita/Maclovio Montoya, Mary and Ester...
Jeanette Lucero
Mar 7, 2024
Jeanette Florence (Moya) Lucero
May 8, 1938 – March 7, 2024
Jeanette Lucero, 85, gained her wings on March 7, 2024, after battling a lengthy illness. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was proceeded in death by her parents Juanita (Borrego) Moya and Román Moya, her son David Lucero, and her brothers Ben Moya, Philip...
Mikkel Johnson
Mar 7, 2024
Mikkel Borlaug Johnson died peacefully in his home in Los Alamos, NM on March 7th, 2024, at the age of 81. Mikkel was born on January 2nd, 1943, in Waynesboro, VA and was the first child of Anne and Wallace Johnson. He graduated from Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, VA, received his bachelor’s degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and his...
Alixandria Jeantete
Mar 7, 2024
Alixandria “Alix” Sidney Jeantete was born August 30, 1994 to her parents George Jeantete and Christine Baca and was reunited with her great grandparents, Kenneth and Maria Stahnke and Sophie Anaya, grandmother Kathryn Stahnke, father George Jeantete and father figure Steve Roybal, cousins Joy Stahnke and Vanessa Perea, on March 7, 2024 at the age of 29.
Alix was a...
Joseph (Mike) Lopez
Mar 6, 2024
“ Mike Lopez age 71 passed away on March 6,2024 after battling with several illnesses. He died at home surrounded by his family. He was proceeded in death by his father's Jose Horacio Lopez and Bobby Quintana and numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years Maida Lopez. His sons Jose Lopez (Abbey), John...
Ernest Garcia
Mar 6, 2024
Ernest R. Garcia, 77, A resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on March 6, 2024. Ernest was born on May 6, 1946 in Encino, NM to mother Ursula and father Blas. He was married to Bertha T. Garcia.
Ernest was preceded in death by his sisters Magdalena, Anna Ruth, and Estella, brothers Luis, Jerry, Ambrosio, Gristoval, Luciano and...
Paul Baca, Jr.
Mar 5, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Paul Baca Jr., age 73, on March 5, 2024. Paul was loved and cherished by his family and friends and adored by his grandchildren. He is survived by Linda, his wife of 52 years, his son Steven Baca, Christina Baca, and his daughter,...
Ermelinda Garcia
Mar 5, 2024
Ermelinda L. Garcia, age 88, a resident of Placitas, Passed away on March 5, 2024, of natural causes. Ermelinda was born in 1935, to Jose Amadeo and Amalia Quintana in Placitas. Ermelinda was married to Toby F. Garcia, and they had four children together, Toby Garcia, Diana Garcia, Martha Garcia, Louella Garcia, Soveida Garcia.
Ermelinda was a kindhearted woman who...
Brett Woods
Mar 5, 2024
Engaging storyteller and novelist, former Green Beret and Secret Service agent, and unconventional state government administrator, Brett F. Woods died March 5, 2024, after a “prolonged danse macabre” (his words) with stage 4 colorectal cancer with liver metastasis.
Born March 27, 1948, in Houston, Texas, Brett attended the all-boys St. Thomas Catholic High School, frequently provoking the Catholic brothers who...
Dona Cuca
Mar 5, 2024
Public Viewing:Tuesday, March 12, 2024 5-6pm at Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light (417 Rodeo Rd., SFNM)
Rosary: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 6:00pm Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light
Mass: Wednesday, March 13, 2024 10:00am at San Isidro Catholic Church
Gathering: Wednesday, March 13, 2024 12-2pm Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light
Burial: Wednesday, March 13, 2024 2:00pm Santa Fe...
Enrique Solis
Mar 4, 2024
Nacio en Nuevo Delicias Chihuahua, y murió en Santa Fe New Mexico. Le sobreviven su esposa Maria Teresa Parra Solis, e hijas Yajaira Solis-Parra, Samantha Solis- Parra y Sus nietos Ethan Jeremiah Martinez Solis y Delyanna Rose Martinez Solis. Sus Hermanas, Hermanos, Familiares, Cuñados, Suegro y amigos. Shadow and Diamond Precedido en la muerte por sus Padres Guadalupe Meraz- Garcia...
Thomas Kelley
Mar 1, 2024
Thomas Alan Kelley passed away on March 1, 2024, peacefully in his sleep.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marlene, and his son, George, as well as his sister Patricia Cravey (nephew James and niece Jenice) and his niece, Michele.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Teresa, and his brother Jim.
Tom was...
Ruben Lopez
Mar 1, 2024
Ruben Lopez, 77, a resident of Española, Ruben Lopez passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. His loss is deeply felt by his community. He is preceded in death by his father Benito Lopez, mother Estella L. Lopez, brother Ben Lee Lopez, and daughter Shanna Renee Johannsen. He is survived by his wife Vickie Lopez, former wife Betty Jean Piper,...
Diane Mankin
Feb 28, 2024
A Sister Says So Long For Now, Not Goodbye
My sister, Diane, stepped out of time into eternity February 28, 2024 from her home in Santa Fe,New Mexico.
Diane Elaine (Cearfoss) Mankin entered time on December 31, 1956She was born to Jo Ann (Barr) Cearfoss Brinkman and Alden Clark “Ike” Cearfoss in Ottawa,Kansas. Diane would hold dear her time with...
Carlos Soto
Feb 26, 2024
CARLOS TERRAZAS-SOTO September 30, 1958-Februrary 26, 2024
Carlos Terrazas Soto, 65, a resident of Taos, New Mexico, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 6, 2024. Carlos was born on September 30, 1958, in Santa Ana, Durango, MX.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfonso and Lucia Terrazas, siblings Noel, Artemio, and Elena Terrazas.
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Martin "Tino" Dean
Feb 26, 2024
Martin (Tino) Dean, life-long resident of Santa Fe, made his journey on February 26th, 2024. Martin was born July 27, 1967. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Luis and Grace Dean and brother Amos Dean.
Martin is survived by his brother's, Leroy, Lester, Edwin, sisters, Glenda, Angela, and his beloved Ruth. Martin shared a special relationship with...
