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

Frank Loretto
Aug 12, 2022
Frank Loretto, 73 of Jemez Pueblo passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2022 at his residence.
The Loretto Family has entrusted their loved ones care to Rivera Family Funerals & Cremations of Espanola, NM.
Please share your condolences or a favorite memory with the family.
Daniel V. Quintana
Aug 12, 2022
Daniel V. Quintana, 41, a resident of Espanola, New Mexico passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Daniel was welcomed into the world by his parents Jose P. Quintana and Janet Viareal in Espanola, New Mexico on November 14, 1980.
Please share your favorite memories of Daniel or your condolences with the family,
The Quintana family...
David Lucero
Aug 11, 2022
David Modesto Lucero, 71, of Santa Fe, NM, A dedicated servant of God, passed away on August 11th 2022.
David was born on June 2, 1951 to Gonzalo R and Celina M Lucero in Cordova, NM. David was a talented master wood carver like his dad.
Through the years, David enjoyed hunting, fishing, being a Royal Ranger Leader, and sharing...

Josephine Carpenter
Aug 11, 2022
Josephine was born March 10, 1928 and has passed on August 11, 2022. Josephine will be greatly missed by those who love her.
The family has entrusted the gentle care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home in the beautiful Espanola Valley. We invite you to post a condolence, a thoughtful message, a photograph or share a...
Joyce Salazar
Aug 11, 2022
Joyce Catherine Salazar passed August 11, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She will be greatly missed by all those she loved. Services are currently pending the family of Joyce invite's you to post loving memories, photos or well wishes.
Rudolfo "Rudy" Rios
Aug 9, 2022
Obituary Rudolfo (Rudy) Rios
Rudolfo (Rudy) Rios, 82, a life-long resident of Santa Fe passed away on August 9, 2022 in Santa Fe, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesús and Teresa Rios, brother Juan Rios and sister Mary Rios Smith. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, survived by his...
Ray Vigil Jr.
Aug 8, 2022
Raymundo “Ray” Vigil, Jr.
Age 84, of Santa Fe went to be with our Lord on Monday August 8, 2022, peacefully surrounded by his family. He was an Airborne Ranger in the Army served during The Korean War. He was a carpenter and loved to work in his shop making crosses, tables, ladders, furniture and when you visited, he would...
David Medrano
Aug 7, 2022
On August 7, 2022: David B. Medrano passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side. It was an honor to provide him with the love, care and support he needed through his illness and last days.
Davids’ utmost priority in life was to care and provide for his family. Building the family home from the ground...
Joann Bell
Aug 7, 2022
Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, Jo Ann Bell’s , spirit, has returned to the Creator on August 7, 2022. She is survived by her son’s Richard Brethour-Bell and Larry Bell; their spouses, James Brethour and Krystal Jackson-Bell; her grandchildren, Seantrel, Larry Jr., Jacob, and Justin; her siblings, Willie Nall, Jannie Bell, Robert Bell, Roosevelt Bell, Rosie Bell-Owens, Calvin...
David Walraven
Aug 6, 2022
DAVID WALRAVEN
March 30th, 1958 – August 6th, 2022
YOU WILL BE MISSED
WE WILL LOVE YOU ALWAYS
-YOUR GIRLS
Jake Pierce
Aug 5, 2022
Jake Pierce was born on July 10, 1943 in Elk City OK. He passed away on August 5th at the age of 79. His only dream as a kid was to be a firefighter. He worked for the Elk City Fire Department in the footsteps of his Dad and paved the way for an extended family of firefighters. Jake is...
W Strode
Aug 4, 2022
W Penn Strode, 85, passedaway on August 04, 2022. He was born on December 21, 1936. He was a teacher for many years. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him.
The family of Penn has entrusted the gentle care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home in the beautiful Los Alamos area. We...

David Paul
Aug 4, 2022
David Lawrence Paul passed away in the Sombrillo Assisted Living Center on August 4, 2022. He was born on April 14, 1939, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to Col. Franklin Kendall Paul (U.S. Air Force) and Mrs. Alice Hill Paul. He is survived by his older brother Charles Kendall Paul in Boerne, Texas. His younger brother Richard Alan Paul passed away in...
Catherine Bernal
Aug 4, 2022
Catherine Bernal, 63, of Vadito passed away August 04, 2022. She worked as lead dental assistant and head receptionist at El Centro Family Health Dental Clinic in Penasco for 20 plus years. She was an incredible wife, mother, sister, grandmother co-worker, and friend with a motherly instinct to everyone. She was kind, caring, gentle and giving to everyone around her....

Donald Oellien
Aug 3, 2022
Donald William Oellien died on August 3, 2022, of natural causes at the age 90 years old. He passed at home with his immediate family present. Big D, as he was called by family and close friends, was born in Monte Vista, Colorado, the only son of 4 children of Bill and Opal Oellien. He is survived by his sister...
Bobby Castellano
Aug 3, 2022
Robert “Bobby“ Castellano passed away peacefully at home on August 3, 2022 will be missed by his whole family. Bobby is survived by his children (Daniel, Jessica, Michael, and Andrew) brother (Rudy Castellano), Sister (Virginia Castellano), mother to his children (Eliza), and partner (Carolyn Francisco). Bobby was the son of Robert Castellano and Felipa Hernandez-Castellano. He was raised Catholic, was...