Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Marco Barbitta
Mar 10, 2026
Lifelong Chef, Sommelier, and restaurant owner Marco Barbitta passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 10, 2026 joining his brother Godi, parents Marianne and Gaudenzio Barbitta, sister-in-law Maya Barbitta-Albertini, and many other loved ones both family and friends that passed before him. He was a loving brother to René (Lisa, sister-in-law) and Ferdinand Barbitta (Theres, sister-in-law) and proud uncle to his...
Herbert Furniss Kincey, Jr.
Mar 10, 2026
OBITUARY
Herbert Furniss Kincey, Jr.-
12/12/1934 - 3/10/2026
Herb Kincey was an outdoorsman, teacher, and a pillar of the Santa Fe
community. Over his more than 50 years in the city, he helped hundreds
find their way by helping to found the St. Johns College Search and Rescue
Team and opening his home to anyone who needed a place to live.
Throughout his life, he was kind,...
Frank (Pancho) Vigil Sr
Mar 10, 2026
Frank (Pancho) Vigil Sr., a devoted son, brother, father, grandfather, and a proud veteran, passed away on March 10, 2026. Born to Alfonso and Gertruditas on March 5, 1947, in Cerro, New Mexico, Frank’s life was marked by service, dedication, and deep family ties that spanned generations.
Frank’s early years in Cerro were shaped by his close-knit family and his strong...
Christopher Archuleta
Mar 9, 2026
Christopher Archuleta, a man known for his kindhearted spirit and deep love for his family, passed unexpectedly on March 9, 2026, in his hometown of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Born on August 19, 1984, Christopher spent his life embracing the beauty of the world around him and the warmth of the people he cherished most. His journey may have ended...
Gary Steven Martinez
Mar 8, 2026
Gary Steven Martinez, born on July 13, 1967, in Espanola, New Mexico, left this world peacefully on March 8, 2026, in Chimayo, New Mexico. He was a beloved figure in both his professional and personal life, remembered for his unwavering dedication to family, his skill as a Journeyman Electrician, and his warm sense of humor.
Gary was one of the main...
Antonio Estevan Montoya
Mar 8, 2026
Antonio Estevan Montoya, affectionately known as Tony to his loved ones, left this world far too soon on March 8, 2026. Born on January 28, 2011, in the heart of Santa Fe, NM, Tony's vibrant spirit became a beacon of joy and creativity in the community that raised him. His 15 years of life, though brief, were marked by an...
Todd Alan Burkett
Mar 7, 2026
Todd Alan Burkett passed on Saturday March 7, 2026 at the age of 58. Todd was born to Nancy and Gene Burkett in Anderson, Indiana and was raised in Dayton, Ohio. After high school Todd pursued his passion in law enforcement becoming first a patroller and eventually a highlighted detective in Butler Township, Ohio.
Todd always loved being outdoors and he...
Victor Manuel Galvan Ordonez
Mar 7, 2026
Victor Manuel Galvan Ordonez, a man whose life was marked by skill, warmth, and unwavering dedication, passed away on March 7, 2026, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Born on July 30, 1976, in Durango, Mexico, Victor’s journey was one defined by admirable passion and love for both family and the simple joys that life offers.
Victor was known to many as...
Cleo Gonsalves
Mar 7, 2026
Cleo Danne Gonsalves (March 21, 1931-March 7, 2026) was born in Kingfisher, Oklahoma. She was very proud of her Oklahoma heritage, especially her Uncle Joseph Danne, who invented Danne Wheat, a.k.a. Triumph Wheat. In her late teens, she moved to Sunnyvale, California, where she eventually met her husband Charles while working at Libby’s Cannery. Prior to marriage, she also worked...
Martin Aiden Schaffer
Mar 6, 2026
Martin Aidan Connor Shaffer
Martin Aidan Connor Shaffer passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2026. He was born July 14, 1976 in Los Alamos, NM to Martina Shaffer and Arthur Thomas (Tom) Noble III. When he was 10, he moved to Boulder, CO with his mother. While attending school in Boulder, Aidan made numerous friends with whom he stayed acquainted throughout...
Roy E. Salazar Sr.
Mar 6, 2026
Roy Eugene Salazar Sr., age 77, peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family and friends on March 6, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on January 2, 1949, in Espanola, New Mexico, Roy's life was a tapestry of dedication, warmth, and artistry.
After completing high school, Roy proudly served in the Marine Corps, during his time in the...
Cathy Eileen Brunk
Mar 4, 2026
Cathy Eileen Brunk
“Grandma Cat”
October 3, 1951 - March 4, 2026
It is with great sadness that we share, Cathy Eileen Brunk joined her heavenly home on March 4, 2026, at the age of 74. She was on vacation with her loving husband, "Geneo", in New Mexico.
Cathy will always be remembered for her joyous, bubbly personality. She was kind-hearted, gentle, patient, and...
Thomas Michael Fogle
Mar 4, 2026
Mike Fogle, aged 75, died on March 4, 2026 after a 9 month battle with liver cancer.
Born Dec 13, 1950, he was the last of 6 kids born to Charles and Eva Fogle. He joined the US Army when he was 18 and went to Vietnam. He was a construction engineer and when his first sergeant asked if he could...
Michael Stephens Curtis
Mar 4, 2026
On March 4, 2026, Michael Stephens Curtis left this life at the age of 81 years after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank E. Curtis, Jr. and Virginia Curtis, and his sister, Carolyn. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Dale, daughters Amanda (Jacob) and Lara, niece Michelle, a grandson and three...
Donna F. Lott
Mar 4, 2026
Donna Lott o f Santa Fe, N M retired trom New Mexico State
Police department after 26 years has passed at the age of 87 on
March 4th 2026. She was born in Blue Rapids, Kansas on
September 19th 1938. She will be missed by four children and
one daughter-in-law, 14 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren
and many others. Services will be on 3/19/26 at 2...
Jean Gonzales
Mar 3, 2026
Jean G. Gonzales
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother, cherished grandmother, devoted sister, caring aunt, and loyal friend, Jean Gonzales. Jean was born on April 9, 1949, and peacefully left this world surrounded by her loving family on March 3, 2026, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease at the age of 76....
Ann Kathleen Hart
Mar 2, 2026
In loving memory of Ann Kathleen “Kathy” Hart. Kathy passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 2, 2026. She was 74 years old.
Kathy was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on July 15, 1951, to Robert and Florence Hart. The oldest of six children, she grew up in Santa Fe, attending St. Francis Elementary, Loretto Girls’ School and graduating...
Florentino Montano Jr.
Mar 2, 2026
Florentino Montano Jr., affectionately known as J.R., popped his first Bud Light in Long Beach, California, on September 15, 1957, and he continued to raise a toast to life until he packed up his trusty cooler and headed to the big campground in the sky on March 2, 2026. If there’s one thing J.R. loved more than cracking jokes and...
Dwight Allen Brown
Mar 1, 2026
Dwight Allen Brown, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-greatgrandfather, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, surrounded by his devoted wife, children, and grandchildren.
He was born on September 29, 1935, and was 90 years old at the time of his passing.
Dwight was preceded in death by his parents, Phyllis Ray and Charles Earl Brown; his son, Dwight Jr.; his...
George E Cisneros
Mar 1, 2026
George E Cisneros a resident of Questa NM passed away unexpectedly at Presbyterian Medical Center in Albuquerque NM, surrounded by his loving family.
He is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Amelia Cisneros, his daughter Cindy Miera, his first wife Mary Martinez Cisneros, his second wife Judy Cater Cisneros, his brother Jake Cisneros, his sister Nina Rodriguez and his...
