Obituaries

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

Herbert Rickert

Herbert Rickert

Jan 23, 2024

Herbert B. Rickert, jr., of Santa Fe, NM, died on 23 January 2024, just a few weeks short of his 83rd birthday.  Born in Lancaster, PA, Herbert and his family lived in Santa Fe, NM from 1973-1978, and then after many years in Iowa, he and his wife moved back to Santa Fe in 2012 after retirement. 

Herbert is...

Annette Strom

Annette Strom

Jan 20, 2024

Annette Ruth Strom, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, age 66, passed away at Lovelace Heart Hospital on January 20, 2024 after a brief illness. Annette was born August 10, 1957 in the Bronx, New York to the late Abraham and Lydia Strom. Annette was a member of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe and treasured her volunteer work. She was...

Mary Janus

Mary Janus

Jan 20, 2024

Mary Beth Janus walked into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Mary is now in her heavenly home after a valiant battle with a difficult illness. 

Mary was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on May 23, 1964. Mary grew up in Wisconsin with her parents, father Anton Vincent Janus and mother, Mary Ellen Doemel and...

Velia Erives

Velia Erives

Jan 20, 2024

**** Rosary:Wednesday, January 31, 2024 4:00pm - 7:00pm 417 Rodeo Rd, SFNM (

Catholic Rite with Decon 

Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light) Thursday, 11:00 to 2PM

Burial to follow immediately after Catholic Rite

Memorial Mass Friday, February 2, 2024 at 10:30 at the Lady of Guadalupe church.

For whoever would like to attend.

 

Soy Libre

 No...

Cynthia Romero

Cynthia Romero

Jan 19, 2024

Cynthia (Cindy) Ann Romero Our beloved Cindy (65) went on to her next journey to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, January 19, 2024. While saddened by this loss, her family finds peace knowing that she is not in pain, and we will see her again. Cindy was a compassionate and kind person and found humor even when...

Abie Vigil

Abie Vigil

Jan 19, 2024

Our beloved Abie Vigil 79, from Pecos, NM passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, January19, 2024.

He was born on February 21, 1944 in Pecos, NM and is preceded in death by his parents Francisco and Eloisa Vigil, his sisters Julia, Vicky, Ida, Polly, Rosina and brothers Sam, Steve and Albert, compadre Freddie Vigil, and God daughter Tina...

Stuart Stein

Stuart Stein

Jan 17, 2024

Stuart Charles Stein passed away on January 17, 2024 with family by his side. Stuart was born April 26, 1956 in Sedalia Missouri to John L. and Betty Lou Stein.

 The youngest of 4 children, his family moved from Missouri back to Los Alamos in 1957, where he grew up and attended Los Alamos Public Schools until he graduated in...

Johnny Garcia

Johnny Garcia

Jan 17, 2024

Johnny Michael Garcia, 69, passed away January 17, 2024 after a brief illness. He is survived by his beloved daughter, Tesha Stone (fiancé, Randy Elizondo), her mother Yvette and many friends throughout Taos and Angel Fire. He is preceded in death by his parents Hipolito and Julia Vigil Garcia, brother Steve and sister Pauline. Johnny lived in Taos his entire...

Elma Torres

Elma Torres

Jan 14, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we, the Martin Torres family, share our beloved and beautiful wife, mother and grandmother, Elma Torres, passed away on Sunday, January 14 at the age of 85 years. We are heartbroken, yet comforted in knowing she loved the Lord who welcomed her with open arms into His Heavenly Kingdom.

Elma is preceded in death...

Vincent Anchondo

Vincent Anchondo

Jan 14, 2024

Vincent Anthony Anchondo

December 08, 1971 – January 14, 2024

Vincent Anchondo, beloved son, brother and uncle went to be with the Lord on Sunday January 14, 2024. 

Vince was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, NM.  He was a bright and lovable person and friend to many that he encountered daily.  He attended DeVry Institute of Technology as...

Fermin Garcia

Fermin Garcia

Jan 14, 2024

Fermin Garcia Sr. 71 from Sombrillo, NM passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024.

He is preceded in Death by parents Mariano and Inez Garcia, his son Willie Joe Garcia, sister Sandra Garcia, nephews Vidal Romero, Manuel Montoya and Michael Montoya. Great nephew Andrew Herrera, nieces Tina Garcia and Denise Montoya. Daughter-in-law Karen Garcia.

He is survived by his loving...

Elmer Howard

Elmer Howard

Jan 14, 2024

Chico Howard of Angel Fire, NM went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 14th 2024.  He was 3 weeks shy of his 84th birthday.

Chico was born Elmer McCauley Howard III in Pearsall, TX in 1940 to his father, Elmer McCauley Howard II, and mother, Agnes Louise McClain.  When Chico was 2, his family moved to...

Marcella Lucero

Marcella Lucero

Jan 12, 2024

Marcella Lucero September 29th, 1932 - January 12th, 2024.   Marcella was the daughter of Willie and Frances Cdebaca and the beloved wife of 73-years to Gilbert Lucero. Marcella was a dedicated mother to Rose Herrera, Gilbert Lucero, Lucille Stacy, and Mike Lucero.She had a compassionate and caring nature and was always willing to lend a helping hand to those inneed....

Michael Pacheco

Michael Pacheco

Jan 12, 2024

MICHAEL MARGARITO PACHECO

1935 -JANUARY 12, 2024

Mike Pacheco was born in 1935, in Penasco (Rio Lucio), NM to Frank and Beatrice Pacheco.  Mike went to be with his loving savior Jesus Christ on January 12, 2024.  He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Floyd.  He grew up in Penasco and upon graduation from Penasco High School...

Robert Forbes

Robert Forbes

Jan 12, 2024

Robert Muirhead Forbes passed away peacefully at his cherished Taos home on January 12, 2024. Rob was born in Chicago in 1940, and moved with his family to Carmel, CA in 1945.

He graduated from Carmel High School, class of 1958, where he was an active member of the track and swim teams. He then spent time in the US...

James Marlin

James Marlin

Jan 12, 2024

James “Jim” Elmo Marlin, 76, of Angel Fire passed away on January 12, 2024.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmo and Virginia Marlin.  He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sandy, children, Michael (Amy) and James Edward (Maria), grandchildren, Kynan, Keaton, Anna, Cassandra, Rachel and James Thomas.

Please post your favorite memory or thought of...

Calvin Quintana

Calvin Quintana

Jan 11, 2024

    Calvin Leroy Quintana, 45, was peacefully called home to our Heavenly Father on the early morning of January 11, 2024. He was surrounded by his parents, sister, and oldest niece.               

     He was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico on July 26, 1978, and grew up in Pecos. God was always first in his life being born a parishioner of...

Rosalinda Romero

Rosalinda Romero

Jan 10, 2024

Rosalinda Avila Romero (83) of Albuquerque was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024. Rosalinda, or Rosie, as she was endearingly called, was born in Mercedes, Texas on January 30th, 1940 and was a long-time resident of Albuquerque. She was married to her husband, Antonio, on January 25th, 1964. They established their household and raised...

Dennis Duran

Dennis Duran

Jan 10, 2024

Dennis Arnold Duran 70, a lifelong resident of Chimayo passed away on January 10, 2024.

Dennis was known in his little community of Potrero (Chimayo) as a “good guy”. He will be greatly missed by many.  He had such a good and loving heart, he was always offering his assistance because helping others and doing for others made him happy....

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