Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Richard Gantos
2024
Richard Laham Gantos 87, passed away Sunday May 19, 2024 surrounded by his wife Claire, daughter Reinita, and granddaughter Bella in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Richard, born August 23 1936 in Grand Rapids MI graduated from Ottawa hills high school, and Hope College, where he was an avid football player. Richard then went on to pursue and earn his PHD in...
Christopher Baca
2024
Christopher Michael Baca 1959-2024 age 64, according to him, he was forever 25. He lived in Los Angeles, CA. Chris was born in Las Vegas, NM and spent most of his adult life in Santa Fe, NM. Chris passed away unexpectedly in Los Angeles CA on June 15th 2024. He is preceded in death by his father Michael and sister...
Janette Garcia
2024
Janette J. Garcia arrived in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in October of 1963—the fifth of nine children born to Julio R. Garcia and Cicilia M. Garcia. Her treasured brothers are Floyd, Tim, Steve, Ricky, and their dearly loved families. Her precious sisters are Donna Valdes, Erma Nazaroff, Brenda Garcia, Beverly Kennedy, and their dearly loved families.
Janette was introduced...
Marcelo Aragon
Jan 1, 2024
A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 1:00pm at the Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light (417 Rodeo rd., Santa Fe, NM).
Susan Saiz
Jan 1, 2024
Susan Saiz, 69, of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones.
Susie enjoyed spending her time fishing and camping with her beloved husband and family. She spent countless hours in her sewing room stitching her love into numerous wedding dresses and heartfelt creations for family and friends. Every person Susie met...
Rudy Varela
Dec 31, 2023
Rudy R. Varela
March 27, 1943 – December 31, 2023
Rudy was called home to heaven on December 31, 2023. Born in Pecos, NM on March 27, 1943 to Mary and Frank Varela Sr.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Varela; brother, Ralph Varela; Godson, Brian Varela; nephews, Bert Varela, Norman Varela, Ivan Varela and...
Alford "Omar" Roos
Dec 30, 2023
On Saturday, December 30, 2023, Alford “Omar” Roos, passed away at the age of 79 after a long illness at the Los Alamos Medical Center, New Mexico. Omar was born on August 11, 1944, in Panama City, Republic of Panama, the son of Alford Roos, Jr., and Clotilde Lasso.
Omar graduated from Balboa High School in the Panama Canal Zone...
Donald Machen
Dec 30, 2023
Donald R. Machen left this earth on Dec. 30, 2023, just after hearing the music of bagpipes while surrounded by his wife and children. He was preceded in death by his parents, C. Raymond Machen and Myrtle Elizabeth Canny, and is survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Judy; son Jonathan (Paige); daughter Patty (Michael); four grandchildren; and a loving...
Henry Archuleta
Dec 30, 2023
"Uncle"
Henry Archuleta
Born March 16, 1936
Passed December 30th 2023
Our Uncle was 87 years old and had many stories that he shared with his family and friends. He was a funny and humble man.
He was in the Navy in 1955. When he returned home from the Navy he played baseball, and he was a great pitcher.
My...
Louise Jimenez
Dec 29, 2023
Louise C. Jimenez, a resident of Santa Fe, was called home by our Heavenly Father on December 29, 2023. She was born in Clayton, New Mexico, and having a father in the U.S. Navy, gave her opportunities to attend schools in Florida, Hawaii, and California. She loved the cultural experiences from those travels. Louise graduated from Loretto Academy Class of...
Dennis Rodriguez
Dec 28, 2023
Dennis Gregory Rodriguez (11/28/54) passed peacefully in the presence of his family on the morning of December 28, 2023, after a sudden decline in health. Dennis was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico and remained a lifelong resident. He attended Santa Fe High School and later obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science at the College Of Santa Fe. In...
Larry Vigil
Dec 28, 2023
August 14, 1949
December 28, 2023
Larry Vigil joined his daughter, Heather, in Heaven, on December 28, 2023.
He is survived by his wife, Susan, his beloved grandchildren, who he was raising, Rocky and Alexa. His granddaughter Amanda (Nate), who he was very close to, his grandson Larry III (Tori)and his granddaughter Lesleigh (Chris), our daughter Camille (Jose), His...
Alfred Lucero
Dec 27, 2023
Alfred Lucero, passed away at home on December 27, 2023. He was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and uncle. He was a veteran and retired Capitan of the Santa Fe Police Department.
Alfred is preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Frank Lucero; siblings: Nick, Lilian, and Arthur; son Sammy; nieces: Anita and Helen; and grandson...
Phil Lucero
Dec 26, 2023
Phil V. Lucero, 59, of Santa Fe/Las Vegas, New Mexico, passed away on December 26, 2023. He was born on August 15, 1964. Phil is survived by his loving wife, Rosa Maria, their children: Ernestina (Estevan), Phil Jr. (Michael), Tomas (Jacqueline) and Kenneth (John), his grandchildren: Adelina, Alanzo, Nevaeh, and Alaia, his godchildren: Alicia, Zachary, and Julia, and his siblings:...
Mabel Rivera
Dec 26, 2023
MABEL D. RIVERA
DECEMBER 9, 1943 - DECEMBER 26, 2023
It is with heavy hearts and tremendous sorrow that we mourn the passing of our kind, generous, beautiful, loving, caring, wise compassionate, bold and loved-by-so-many Mother, Wife, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Godmother, and Friend Mabel D. Rivera. As a volunteer and through her community church, Mabel served the LORD as...
Ronald Rodriguez
Dec 25, 2023
Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Rodriguez, 63, passed away December 25, 2023, at his home in Santa Fe, NM, he was born in Santa Fe, NM on January 15, 1960. Preceding him in death were his parents Robert ‘Bobby’ Rodriguez and Imelda Rodriguez, his Uncle Eddie ‘Igloo’ and Aunt Andrea Ortiz, father in-law Alfredo Barriga. He is survived by his devoted wife Frieda...
Francisco Talamante
Dec 25, 2023
Francisco Ramon Talamante, 38, passed away suddenly on December 25, 2023. He was born on August 2, 1985, in Santa Fe, NM to Leroy “Ramon” Talamante and Maria Talamante whom he loved very much.
Francisco is survived by his Mother Maria Talamante, his loving Wife Chelsea Talamante and six beautiful children; Isabella 18, Andres 15, Dominic 13, Luciano 9, Stevon...
Gene Mortensen
Dec 24, 2023
Gene Mortensen passed away peacefully on his 88th birthday, surrounded by his children, on December 24, 2023. He was born in Albuquerque and attended St. Mary’s High School where he was a vital member of the football, basketball and track teams, while also lending his expert speaking skills, with wit and banter, to the high school speech team. He graduated...
Jimmie Martinez
Dec 24, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, Jimmie A. Martinez. Jimmie was born June 12, 1942, in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Alfredo and Lorenza Martinez. He was the youngest of ten siblings. He graduated from Santa Fe High and married the love of his life, Florine Martinez, whom he spent a wonderful 63...
Edward Maxwell
Dec 24, 2023
Edward Eugene Donaldson/Maxwell – Eddie Maxwell, 63, died unexpectedly December 24, 2023, in his apartment. He was born November 8,1960, in Ft. Belvoir Alexandria Virginia, The son of Erlinda P Garcia/Maxwell and Roy Donaldson. Adopted by Calvin C Maxwell.
Eddie graduated from Santa Fe High School, Class of 1979. Following graduation, he completed Heavy Equipment Operator School and worked for...
