Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Danny Ortiz
Sep 6, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Danny Ray Ortiz. Danny Ray was called home to Our Father in Heaven, on September 6, 2023, at the age of 36.
Danny Ray was man of God who enjoyed reading his Bible. He was a proud father and loved his son Danny Ray Jr with all...
Terri Cedillo
Sep 5, 2023
A Rosary will take pace on Monday, September 18, 2023 at 6;00pm at the Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light, 417 Rodeo Rd., Santa Fe, NM.
A Funeral Mass wil take place on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church at 11:00am, with burial to follow after at Santa Fe Memorial Gardens.
Rebecca Sena
Sep 5, 2023
Rebecca Sena born August 5th, 1964 in Santa Fe, NM to her mother and father Estefanita Sena and Felix B. Sena. She is preceded in death by: Felix B. Sena (father), Estefanita Sena (mother), Jolene Montaño (daughter), Michael David Sena (brother), Steph Sena (sister).
Rebecca was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this earth to be with...
Elias Baca
Sep 5, 2023
Elias R. Baca, 66, a resident of Santa Fe, was called to be with the Lord on Tuesday September 5th, 2023.
Elias is proceeded in death by his parents, Louis and Adelina Baca. Siblings Rudy Baca, Michael Baca, and Louis Baca.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sandra Baca and fur babies Pachuco and Cocoa Baca. Sister-in-laws...
Joseph Marquez
Sep 3, 2023
Joseph Marquez, 78 passed away on September 3, 2023.
Joseph was born in 1944, to Antonio & Maria Esmeralda Marquez in Espanola, NM.
Anyone who knew Joseph knew that he was the most loving father and husband a family could ask for. Joseph was predeceased by wife, Florence Marquez and daughter, Lori Ann Michelle Marquez. Joseph is survived by...
Joseph Martinez
Sep 3, 2023
On Sunday September 3, 2023 Joseph “JoJo” Christopher Martinez, was called home to be with our beloved father, Jesus Christ at the age of 31. Joseph was born and raised mostly in Espanola. Joseph loved spending time with family and friends hunting, fishing, and making memories. He is best known for his talent and creativity, his infectious smile and contagious...
James Crowl
Sep 2, 2023
James D Crowl, born in 1935, passed away in the company of his family on September 2, 2023, after an extended illness.
He was predeceased by his parents Margaret and John Crowl, son Michael, daughter Kimberly, sisters Margaret MacArthur and Sara Edelman, and grandson Wesley Crowl.
He is survived by his partner of many years, Carter Griffin, son Scott Crowl...
Ralph Valencia
Sep 1, 2023
Ralph S. Valencia born on September 16,1961 was called to his eternal home on September1,2023 at the age of 61 after a sudden illness. Ralph helped his father haul wood, posts and making coyote fences. He also worked at Glorieta Conference Center and Nambe Mills. He loved the mountains, hunting and fishing.
Ralph is preceded om death bu his...
Gabriel Barela
Aug 29, 2023
Gabriel Ryan Barela, 32, went to be with Our Lord on August 29, 2023, surrounded by family. Gabe was a son, grandson, brother, nephew, uncle, and cousin. Gabe was born in Santa Fe, NM on December 12, 1990.
Gabe is preceded in death by his grandmother Mary Lou Lucero, uncle Sammy Lucero, grandmother Sophia Barela, and grandfather Lorenzo Barela. He...
Antonia Contreras
Aug 28, 2023
Antonia Contreras Álvarez, cariñosamente llamada “Mama Maria”, nació el 13 de junio del 1939 en Escuintla, Guatemala a sus padres Gregorio Álvarez y Maria Contreras. Murió el lunes, 28 de agosto del 2023, a los ochenta y cuatro años en la cuidad de Rio Rancho, Nuevo México. Después de varios años con la enfermedad de diabetes y después de cuatro...
Cipriano Ortega
Aug 27, 2023
Cipriano "Cippy" Joe Ortega
Cipriano "Cippy" Joe Ortega, age 84, of Pecos, Glorieta, New Mexico, passed away of natural causes on Sunday August 27, 2023, after a brief stay at Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, NM.
Cippy was born to Juan and Petrita (Sandoval) Ortega on September 16, 1938, in La Cueva, Santa Fe County, New...
Gary Gurule
Aug 27, 2023
Gary graduated to the better side on August 27th, 2023 with his family by his side following his last requests of coffee ice cream, pizza & chocolate donuts with cherry frosting. He is survived by his Mother Virginia Gurule, Father Gary J Gurule, brother Matt Gurule, and sister Piper Gurule.
Gary requested no services be held on his passing, but...
Ben Martinez
Aug 26, 2023
Ben E. Martinez was born on January 15, 1962, and died on August 26, 2023, in his home in Tijeras. Ben was preceded in death by his father Benjamin Martinez and mother Maida Martinez. He is survived by his brothers and sisters: Anna Castellano (Alex), Carlos Martinez (Lita), David Martinez (Virginia) and Patty Romero (Rick); nieces and nephews: Leon Castellano,...
Susan Johnson
Aug 23, 2023
Susan Renay Johnson passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday August 23, 2023 at her home in Des Montes, New Mexico. Susan was born in 1957 in Abilene, Texas, where she grew up and went to high school. She was the oldest of 6 children with 4 sisters and one brother. Susan moved to New Mexico around 1994 and...
Floraida Martinez
Aug 23, 2023
Our beloved spouse, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, friend, Floraida R. Martinez at the blessed age of 92 years young, joined our lord in heaven on August 23, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Floraida R. Martinez was born in Rio Lucio, New Mexico in 1930 to her parents +Epolito and +Eloisa Rodriguez. Floraida was one of eight siblings.
Floraida was...
Richard Finney
Aug 23, 2023
A Shared Life ... Richard Day Finney was born in 1937 at Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles. (Exactly 3 months later Jerry Walter, who was to become his life partner, was born 2000 miles away in a small Wisconsin community.) Rick attended Hoover High School in Glendale, during which time his father Howard passed away, and from which...
Rudy Yardman
Aug 19, 2023
Rudolph Alexander “Rudy” Yardman – March 25, 1940 – August 19, 2023
Rudy was born to Frank Sr. Yardman and Frances Lucero on March 25, 1940, in Santa Fe, NM, and passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, two half-sisters Myrtle Elliot and Barbara Satler, and two half-brothers, Frank Yardman and Freddy...
Gilbert Roybal
Aug 19, 2023
Gilbert G. Roybal, a life-long resident of Pecos, NM, passed away on August 19, 2023. He was born on June 11, 1938 to the late Guadalupe Roybal and Maria Moya.
He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Viola Roybal for 65 years. His family always came first, and he was so proud of his children, 21...
Keith Law
Aug 18, 2023
Keith Law, 65 of El Prado, passed away on August 18, 2023. He was born in Santa Fe, NM to Dorothy and John T. Law, Sr. Keith was best known for his hard work, good character and wonderful sense of humor. His time was best spent with his family, camping, fishing and exploring the beautiful countryside.
He is survived by...
Enriques Arellano
Aug 16, 2023
Enriques Fred Arellano, 96, of Ventero passed away on August 16, 2023. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marianita Arellano, parents, Jacobo and Delfina Arellano, in laws, Felix and Placida Maestas, siblings, Clorinda Montoya, Salvador Arellano, Sinforosa Espinoza, Maria Vigil and Samuel Arellano. He is survived by his daughter and her husband, Lydia and Orlando Aragon, special niece,...
