Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Eva Martinez
Dec 26, 2022
Eva C. Martinez, 85, formerly of Valdez, passed away December 26, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Arabella Apodaca and sister, Linda Apodaca Trujillo. She is survived by her children, Pete Larry Martinez (Ruby), Debra Tafoya (Felipe) and Arabella Vazquez (Don), grandchildren, Santana Storey (Jake), Veronica Montoya (Nathan), Antonio Tafoya and Alexander Vazquez, great grandchildren,...
Hope Gutierrez
Dec 25, 2022
Hope Gutierrez, 54 peacefully passed into the arms of our lord on December 25, 2022 surrounded by her family. Hope had such a loving heart and expressed love, care and support to all. When her mother became ill she dedicated her life to caring for her. She cared for her mother for 14 years until our lord called for her.
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Amada Montoya
Dec 25, 2022
Amada “Mae” Montoya
As remembered by her family and stories Mae shared with them.
Amada “Mae” Montoya was born on June 13, 1937 to Frances and Herman Baca and was raised by her aunt and uncle Elvira and Samuel Montoya. She passed away on December 25, 2022 following a 5-year battle with leukemia.
Mae was born...
Leo Beckstead
Dec 24, 2022
On December 24, 2022, Leo William Beckstead, beloved husband and father, passed away.
Born on February 9, 1949 in Salt Lake City, Utah, Leo was the youngest of six children to Merrill “Jake” and Vera Beckstead. Leo was very athletic; he loved playing basketball and was a track star. He graduated from East High School in 1967 and went...
Miguel Ramirez-Vasquez
Dec 24, 2022
Miguel Ramírez-Vasquez
September 29th, 1940-December 24th, 2022
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Miguel left this earth on December 24th, 2022. He leaves behind a loving family, friends and community. Miguel was a resident of Pecos/Rowe area and adored the place he called home. ...
Joe Ortiz
Dec 24, 2022
The Ortiz Family is saddened to announce the death of their oldest brother, Joe Lucas Ortiz. He is survived by his mother Helen, daughter Jomarie, sisters (Marie, Diana, Beth, and Martha), brothers (Donald, Richard, Anthony, and Adam), nieces, and nephews. Joe was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving with the USAF in Thailand. Joe Ortiz was a friend to...
Isabelle Rendon
Dec 24, 2022
Isabelle T Rendon, 89 of Arroyo Hondo passed away December 24, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carlos, son, Antonio, grandsons, Carlos and Salvador, sisters, Lucilla and Beatrice, brothers, Eloy, Carlos and Ruben. She is survived by her son, Charlie, granddaughters, Elizabeth, Fabiola (Casey), Elena (Julian), Heather (Veltran), great grandchildren, Dylan, Adele, Myla, Juliana, Marissa, Adam, Mateo,...
Teddy Vigil
Dec 23, 2022
Teddy Vigl Sr. of Santa Fe passed away peacefully on December 23, 2022 at the age of 85. He was born on August 24, 1937 in Rio Lucio, New Mexico.
Teddy was preceded in death by his parents Esequiel and Sofia Vigil, maternal grandparents Cruz and Rosarito Pacheco, paternal grandparents Delfino and Erinea Vigil, Nino and Nina Amadeo and...
Sylvia Medina
Dec 22, 2022
Sylvia O. Medina born into this world on March 30, 1935; departed into the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ December 22, 2022.
Sylvia was predeceased by her son Joseph "Nini” Paul Medina, parents Samuel and Guadalupe Ortiz, grandmother Reycita Ortiz, brother Dr. Alfonso Ortiz.
She is survived by her children Jeffry Medina, Faye Medina, (Stephanie & Daniel Medina);...
Maria Gomez
Dec 22, 2022
Blessed are the pure of heart: for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8
Maria Berlinda Gomez was called by our Lord God on Thursday, December 22, 2022, unexpectedly. Maria was born September 2, 1934 to Feliciano Rael and Soraida Rael, both deceased. Maria’s oldest son, Rogerio Steven Gomez died May 16, 2022, his wife, (Linda). Her baby daughter, Susanna Josephine...
Sylvia Marker
Dec 22, 2022
Sylvia Maria Marker, 83, a resident of Coyote passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Mrs. Marker was preceded in death by her husband, Freddy Marker, her parents Medardo and Octaviana Garcia, brothers Medardo and Mateo Garcia, her first husband Eligio Velasquez Sr., and son Melvin Garcia.
Mrs. Marker was an employee with Rio Arriba County for 15...
George Cervantes
Dec 21, 2022
George Leroy Cervantes
November 30, 1957 ~ December 21, 2022
On Wednesday, George was called home byour Lord.
He was born and lived in Santa Fe to his parents Emma Valdez and Ernesto Cervantes.
He is preceded in death by his mother and father, brother Richard Valdez, Sister Christella Valdez, two nephews, David Cervantes and Bryan Griego.
George is survived...
Geri Padilla
Dec 21, 2022
Geri Padilla
December 21st, 1958- December 21st, 2022
Geri Padilla passed away early in the morning on December 21st, 2022, after losing her battle with pancreatic cancer. She turned 64 on the day of her passing.
She is remembered by her family and friends for always being willing to lend a helping hand. Spending time with family at the...
Eva Alaniz
Dec 20, 2022
With sadness we announce that Eva Alaniz passed peacefully on December 20, 2022. Eva was born on April 5, 1935, in Artesia, New Mexico to [the late] Salvador and Caroline Alaniz.
She is preceded in death by her brothers Henry, Sal and Elias Alaniz, and her beloved daughter Kami Martinez.
Eva retired from the State of NM after more than...
Robert Gurule
Dec 19, 2022
Robert “Roberto” Gurule of Santa Fe passed away in the early morning of December 19. He was 67.
Robert lived a remarkable life. He was born in Raton, NM, and grew up in Continental Divide, NM, where his father worked at a uranium mine. As a child, he and his friends would sneak up on wild horses and jump...
Jessie Cassidy
Dec 19, 2022
Jesse Malcolm Cassidy passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of December 19th 2022 at the age of 42 years old. Born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico he is survived by his parents Richard M. Cassidy and Rebecca C. Martinez and brother Richard Cassidy. Grandparents, Marianne and Robert Kapoun and Celia Roman. With many Aunts, Uncles, cousins...
Elizabeth Martinez
Dec 18, 2022
ELIZABETH R. MARTINEZ
Elizabeth R. Martinez, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to many passed from this world and onto eternal life on Sunday, December 18, 2022. She was born in Embudo on July 18, 1951. She spent most of her life in Santa Fe, where she met her future husband, Danny Martinez at the tender age...
Alan Richardson
Dec 18, 2022
ALAN RICHARDSON
Alan Richardson passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 with his beloved wife, Cathy, at his side. Alan was born in Garden Grove, CA on May 15, 1948, the son of Jack and Mary Richardson. He grew up on the beaches of Southern California and enjoyed many sock-hops at Disneyland. Alan spent the last thirty-five years...
Gilbert Pacheco
Dec 17, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Gilbert ( Truchas) Pacheco announces his passing, on Sat. Dec. 17, 2022. He was a very generous, hard working soul and well respected in the community! Always willing to lend a hand!! Our dearly loved Truchas will be greatly missed!! He is survived by his beloved mother, Dolores Pacheco, Daughter, Melissa...
