Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Geraldine Aron
Dec 1, 2023
Geraldine Nelson Aron was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois on December 1, 1922. She died on
December 1, 2023 which was her one hundred and first birthday, which she considered an
accomplishment. She was at peace and full of grace surrounded by her pet family and close friends. Geri
grew up in Flossmoor, Illinois, the only child of Minnie Sargisson...
Bonnie Kaufman
Dec 1, 2023
Bonnie Jean Kaufman, age 80, died from Alzheimer’s disease on December 1st, 2023 at her home in Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico.
She is preceded in death by her parents Stella and Omer Gignac and by her sister Cheryl Bisonette. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Michael, her daughters Jemery and Jessie and her grandchildren Theo, Chella and...
James Hohlfeld
Nov 30, 2023
Captain James B. Hohlfeld, a US Army veteran of Vietnam and numerous cold war engagements, a long time resident of Pecos, New Mexico, has passed away on November 30, 2023 at the home he shared with his wife of 41 years, Sharon Louise Hohlfeld, after a long battle with cancer.
Captain Hohlfeld, known as Jim to his friends and family,...
Marietta Rodriguez
Nov 30, 2023
Marietta Jean Rodriguez went home to our lord, surrounded by family and friends on November 30, 2023 at age 66.
Marietta was born on May 18, 1957 in Santa Fe, NM to Jose B. and Grace Rodriguez Marietta was considered by her parents as their Miracle Baby. When she was just a baby, she had become very ill, the Doctors...
Elizabeth "Betty" Salazar
Nov 29, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce, Elizabeth V. Salazar "Betty", a resident of Ranchos de Taos, NM, passed away November 29, 2023 at the age of 83. Born to the late Benjamin and Teodora Tafoya of Cañon, in 1940. She is preceded in death by her brothers Arthur, Cristobal, & Benjamin; sisters Annabelle, Patricia & Beatrice; daughters Veronica...
Victoria Dominguez
Nov 29, 2023
Victoria Dominguez of Chimayo, NM, age 50, went to rest in peace with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones.
For those close to Victoria, she was simply known as Vik and was an inspiring Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Friend, and colleague who was gracious with her time, giving people close to...
Juan Lujan
Nov 28, 2023
Our beloved Juan Lujan was born on August 9, 1949, to Juan (Cesario) and Gloria Lujan. He passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, following a brief illness. Juan was a pillar of strength and courage. He enjoyed reading and learning about the latest technology, and he was the best handyman around. He grew up in Santa Fe, New...
Sam Martinez
Nov 28, 2023
Sam F. Martinez, 70, went to be with Our Lord on November 28, 2023, after fighting a hard battle with cancer. Sam was a retired HVAC Sheet Metal Craftsman of over 40 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Stella Martinez. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Patsy, son Sam Jr. and...
Margaret Kappen
Nov 28, 2023
Margaret Kappen, 92, of El Prado, passed away on November 28, 2023.
Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com
Laura Swartz
Nov 27, 2023
Laura Swartz passed away peacefully on November 27th in Los Alamos. She is survived by her daughter, Stacey Swartz Gauny, who lives in the Los Alamos family home. Laura was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Blair Swartz.
Laura was born in 1931 and grew up in Pottsville, PA. She received a B.A. in Geology from Antioch College where...
Rudy Abeyta
Nov 27, 2023
Rudy Abeyta, Sr. ascended to heaven on November 27, 2023. Born in Embudo, NM Rudy grew up in a large family with 12 brothers and sisters. He married Alice Gurule and moved to Los Alamos in 1969. Rudy worked at the Los Alamos Medical Center, and later moved on to work at Los Alamos National Laboratory until retiring from his...
John Nichols
Nov 27, 2023
John Treadwell Nichols, passed peacefully on November 27, 2023, on a last beautiful day in autumn and in the comfort of his Taos home. He was an accomplished American author, amazing father, grandfather, and friend.
John has called Taos home since 1969 when he settled here with his young family. He was an avid naturalist that loved the mountains, mesas,...
Joseph Romero
Nov 27, 2023
Joseph G. Romero, also known as Joe, reunited with his beloved dog Roxy on Monday November 27, 2023. He was born on December 14, 1988 in Monterrey, CA to Carolyn Romero and Joseph Finona. As a director he went above and beyond helping the elderly and went as far as making meals for the elderly when staff called in. He...
Celia Gutierrez
Nov 27, 2023
Celia Gutierrez, 96, passed from this life to be with the Lord on November 27, 2023, in Santa Fe, NM. She was born on June 14, 1927, in Rowe, New Mexico to the late George and Elvira Gutierrez. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Agatha Vigil (Epitacio Sr.) and brother Fred Gutierrez (Aureila), nephew Anthony Gutierrez and...
Julian Lopez
Nov 26, 2023
A Celebration of Life will take place on Monday, December 04, 2023 at 1:00pm at the Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light, 417 Rodeo Rd., Santa Fe, NM.
Donald Salazar
Nov 25, 2023
Donald Martin Salazar was surrounded by his loving family when he passed on November 25, 2023, after 74 years on this earth. He endured a year-long battle of major health issues. He was born October 5, 1949 to Adolfo and Ruth Sanchez. Donald was the eldest of 6 children. Later, he was adopted by Alfredo Jr. “Chero” and Elvira “Viga”...
Isidro "Chilo" Chavez-Sandoval
Nov 24, 2023
Isidro Chávez-Sandoval falleció inesperadamente, el 24 de noviembre 2023, a los 48 años de edad. Sus padres fueron los finados Enrique Alfonso Chávez y Victoria Sandoval. El nació en Meoqui, Chihuahua, Méjico.
Lo sobrevive su esposa, Argelia Gonzales, sus hijos, David, Adrian, Edgar, y Jonathan Chávez; sus nietas, Jayda Jessica y Layla Lynn Chávez; sus hermanos y hermanas, Adriana, Enrique,...
Catherine Agresto
Nov 24, 2023
Obituary for Catherine Agresto
Catherine Agresto passed away peacefully on November 24, 2023 with her two daughters and her husband holding her hands.
Cathy was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island in 1946 to Joseph and Mary E. Murphy. She attended Bayview Academy, and then Boston College, where she majored in elementary education. She subsequently graduated from the University of...
Deborah Higham
Nov 24, 2023
Deborah Dunn Higham, 73, a 22 year resident of Taos, New Mexico died November 24th as a result of complications of a nearly 10 year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was incredibly loved by friends and family and lived an extraordinary life. Deborah Dunn was born to Billy E. Dunn and Melba Meiers Dunn on...
Ronald Christman
Nov 23, 2023
Ronald D. Christman August 21,1936-November 23, 2023
Ronald Dwaine Christman passed away on Thanksgiving morning at home in Los Alamos, NM as a result of complications from long term prostate cancer. He frequently said that every day was a blessing.
Ron is survived by his wife of 63 years, Corine (Elfrink) Christman, as well as his son Brent (Xia) and...
