Obituaries

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

Naomi Rendon

Naomi Rendon

Aug 2, 2022

Naomi Monica (Garcia) Rendon passed away surro on August 02, 2022 a few days before her 31st birthday. She was 30 years of age. Naomi was born on August 29, 1991 to her mother Olivia Rebecca Garcia and father Frank Anchondo. She was married to Kenneth Rendon. She worked as a laborer for the Los Alamos National Labs. 

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Maria Garcia

Maria Garcia

Aug 2, 2022

Maria T. Garcia, 64, of Chamisal, NM passed away August 02, 2022. She worked at the Taos County Assesors Office.  She was a loving, kind and giving person.  She loved her family and her animals.  She adored her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Rafaelita Lovato, sibilings, Henry, Ralph and Felecita. She is survived by...

Fred Delgado

Fred Delgado

Aug 1, 2022

Fred Delgado, 84, a resident of Ensenada, passed away on August 01, 2022. He was born on January 08, 1938 to parents Maria Delgado and Antonio Delgado. Fred was married to Maria Martinez-Delgado.

Fred is preceded in death by his mother Maria Delgado, father Antonio Delgado, daughters Cindy, Patsy, Anita, and Delores Delgado.

He is survived by his loving wife...

Fred Minshall

Fred Minshall

Aug 1, 2022

Frederick Stanley Minshall III, 89, passed away at home on August 1, 2022 surrounded by the love of his family. 

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; daughters Renden (Jeff) Hornung of Florissant, MO and Terrin Lands of Raleigh, NC; grandson Reid Lands of St. Louis, MO; step children Wendy (Joe) Lowe of Loveland, CO, Scott Green of Crested...

Deeandra Jackson

Deeandra Jackson

Aug 1, 2022

 

Our beautiful daughter Deeandra Jackson was born to us on February 14th 1997 and was taken from us way to soon on August 1st 2022. Deeandra was a Valentine's baby and anyone who knew her would know why. Deeandra had the biggest heart so sweet, so loving, so kind always thought of others first.Deeandra was a beautiful, young, smart...

Karen Crawford

Karen Crawford

Jul 30, 2022

Karen Crawford, 63, passed away on July 30, 2022. Karen was born on January 08, 1959 in Marquette, Michigan. She was a Soprano for Classical Opera. 

The family of Karen 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,...

Juan Marquez

Juan Marquez

Jul 29, 2022

Juan Jose “Joe” Marquez-April 5, 1926 – July 29, 2022

Juan was born on April 5, 1926 in Palma, NM. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, brother and friend to many. Juan is preceded in death by his loving wife of 70 years, Connie B. Marquez; his birth parents Desiderio and Isabela (Garcia) Marquez, Papá Manuel...

Ernest Bryant

Ernest Bryant

Jul 27, 2022

Ernest A Bryant, 90, passed away on July 27, 2022. Ernest was born on October 13, 1931 in Brewster, Massachusetts. He was a chemist for scientific research. 

The family of Ernest has entrusted the gentle care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home in the beautiful Los Alamos area. We invite you to post a condolence, a...

Sam Nieto

Sam Nieto

Jul 26, 2022

 Greg Nieto, 59, of Santa Fe, NM passed away on July 26, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Greg was born on July 31, 1962 in Golden, NM to Marcella and Juanito Nieto. He graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1981. In his younger years he enjoyed boxing. He loved playing the guitar, listening to music, and watching the...

Teresa "Terri" Tafoya

Teresa "Terri" Tafoya

Jul 26, 2022

Teresa “Terri” Tafoya, 74, of Santa Fe, passed away July 26, 2022. She is survived by her husband; Pete Tafoya, son; Peter Tafoya (Jennifer Cardona), daughter; Rebecca Simenson (Justin), grandchildren; Makayla Cardona, Michael Tafoya, Cora Simenson, Soren Simenson, sisters; Joan Ferran (Leo) sisters-in-law; Diedree Tafoya and Patricia Marlin.

Terri is preceded in death by, her mom Cora Mae Blaising, her...

Joshua Trujillo

Joshua Trujillo

Jul 26, 2022

Our dearly beloved, Joshua David Trujillo, 28, of Canon went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2022.  He is preceded in death by his father. David P. Trujillo, grandfathers, Demetrio E. Trujillo and Jake A. Martinez, aunts, Emily Valdez and Gloria Trujillo, uncles, Higinio Montoya and Levi Trujillo. He is survived by his mother, Roberta Martinez Trujillo, grandmothers,...

Mary Rodgers

Mary Rodgers

Jul 26, 2022

Mary Rodgers, aged 91, passed away peacefully with her two older daughters in attendance. A Celebration of Life event will be held on September 10, 2022 at the Masonic Lodge, 124 Santiago, Taos NM 87571. A zoom link will be available for those who cannot attend in person.

Mary enjoyed music, especially singing in the church choir. After retiring from...

Carol Timmerman

Carol Timmerman

Jul 25, 2022

Carol E. (Engelhardt) Timmerman, 89, passed away at home in her lovely casita in Chimayo, New Mexico on July 25, 2022. She was born in northeast Iowa in 1933 to Agnes (Vollbrecht) and Donald Englehardt. She grew up working on the family dairy farm, so came equipped with many mid-western colloquialisms. She married Robert (Bob) Timmerman in 1954, and raised...

Richard "Magoo" Martinez

Richard "Magoo" Martinez

Jul 24, 2022

Richard J. Martinez (Magoo)

9/2/46-7/24/22

Magoo went home to Our Heavenly Father on July 24th, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was an amazing husband, father, grandpa, brother, and uncle. 

Preceded in Death By:

Father Maclovio Martinez, mother Bertha Martinez, sisters Sandra Martinez and Bernadette Tennyson, and mother-in-law Pauline Ortega.

Survived By:

The love of his life, his...

Carmen Sigala

Carmen Sigala

Jul 23, 2022

Carmen M. Sigala 10-13-1941-07-23-2022 Carmen passed away in the early morning of Saturday July 23rd, 2022 after a short battle with acute cancer. Carmen was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother. She was also a workaholic. She was left a single mother at a young age, and therefore at times held 2 jobs. She is proceeded in death by...

Francisco "Frank" Chavez

Francisco "Frank" Chavez

Jul 23, 2022

Francisco A. “Frank” Chavez, 71, was called to his heavenly home by his Lord Jesus on Saturday, July 23, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Frank was born in Cerro, New Mexico, to Juan de los Reyes Chavez and Delfinia Archuleta Chavez on September 24, 1950. Frank attended schools in Cerro, graduating from Questa High School. Frank furthered his education at...

Theresa Day

Theresa Day

Jul 22, 2022

Pat "Theresa" Day, born on October 05, 1922, from Los Alamos, NM, passed away on July 22, 2022. 

The family of Theresa has entrusted the gentle care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home in the beautiful Los Alamos, NM. We invite you to post a condolence, a thoughtful message, a photograph or share a memory for...

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