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

Aug 15, 2023

Andres Octavio Estevan Loya was born silent on August 15th 2023. He was preceded in death by his Maternal Great Great Grandfather Fred Vigil,  Great Grandfather Thomas Vigil, Great Grandparents Carmen and Isabel Delgado,  Great Grandparents Angelo and Fedelina Jimenez, Great Uncles Miguel and Benny Delgado. 

Paternal Great Great Grandparents Aurelia and Marcello Sandoval, Great Grandfather Paul Ortiz, Cousin...

Aug 15, 2023

Azrael Shawn Ortiz, 3 months old passed away on August 15, 2023.  He is survived by his parents, Janeth Aragon and Shawn Ortiz, brother, Owen Ortiz, grandparents, Jose and Magdalena Aragon and John and Lynda Ortiz, aunt, Anahi Varela, uncles, Leonel Aragon, Mark, Chris and Tim Ortiz, many other relatives.

Forever in our mind and heart our Beautiful Baby Boy. ...

Aug 14, 2023

Cassie Burrell-Garcia, 40, of Espanola passed away on August 14, 2023.  She is preceded in death by her spouse, Horacio Nicolas Garcia, father, Ricky Lee Hector Martinez, brother, Rickie Burrell, uncles, Juan Archuleta and Manuel Benavidez, and cousin, Jessica Martinez.   She is survived by her sons, Markanthony Garcia (Ana Selina Navarro-Pacheco) and Juan Carlos Garcia, Mother, Cindy Burrell, Sisters, Donna...

Aug 14, 2023

Marcella S. Lockhart, 88, left this earth peacefully in the early morning hours of August 14, 2023.

Mom was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM, the oldest of 6 kids.  She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1953. After high school she went to work for the District Court Probation office for 11 years.   While in Albuquerque she met...

Aug 13, 2023

It is with a broken heart that I announce the death of my son, Robert Francis (Bobby) Espinosa. Bobby was born on August 15, 1979 and passed away on August 13, 2023, two days before his 44* birthday. He was baptized on September 16, 1979 by the Most Rev. Robert F. Sanchez, Archbishop of Santa Fe and was named after...

Aug 12, 2023

Paul Sundown Moya 8.6.1937 to 8.12.2023

 

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved father, husband, grandfather, brother, friend and neighbor. Paul leaves behind a loving family and community. Paul was a kind and outgoing soul who loved his wife and family more than anything. 

 

Paul is proceded in...

Aug 12, 2023

Rose C. Segovia, 85, from Layden, NM was born to Cornelio and Josephita Segovia in 1938 in Chilili,NM. 

She is preceded in death by her father, Cornelio Segovia (Lyden,NM), her mother Josephita Segovia (Lyden,NM), her sister Della Griego (Abq,NM) and lastly two brothers Joe Segovia (Los Luceros, NM) and Pete Segovia (Lyden,NM)  

 

She is survived by her...

Aug 9, 2023

Leonard Kasza, 86, of Taos, NM passed away on August 9, 2023.  Leonard was born in Wiley, CO in 1937 to Paul and Gertrude Kasza.  Leonard is survived by his wife of 62 years, Katherine, sister Berna Rehyer of Rocky Ford, CO, son William and wife Vangie of Buda, TX, son Daniel of Hayden, ID, a daughter, 8 grandchildren, 8...

Aug 8, 2023

Frances Salazar, 99, of Los Ojos passed away on August 08, 2023.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Federico and Lola Salazar, brother, Heraldo Salazar, sisters, Leonor Salazar, Anne Salazar, and Susie (Manuel) Gallegos, nephews, Harold Gallegos. She is survived by her nephew, Frank (Mary) Gallegos, grandniece, Janice (Jason) Ferguson and many other relatives and friends.   

  Rosary...

Aug 8, 2023

Aug 7, 2023

MARCUS EUGENE HADLEY

It is with great sadness that the family of Marcus Eugene Hadley, born November 8, 1975 in Tucson, AZ, announces his sudden passing on August 7, 2023.  Marcus was a loving son, brother, father, uncle and grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents James and Joan Hadley, maternal grandparents Eugene and Lorraine Stough, and...

Aug 7, 2023

Clara Maes loved life, especially loved to laugh! She attended mass every day, cooked for the homeless, and was a member of the Ordo Franciscanus Saecularis (Third Order of St. Francis).

No words can tell, no flowers can repay our loss. Till memories fail and life departs, you will live eternally in our heart.

Our precious Mom, Grandmother, Great Grandmother,...

Aug 7, 2023

There will be a family gathering on Monday, October 23, 2023 at 10:30am at the Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light, 417 Rodeo Rd., Santa Fe, NM.

The family will do a speaking at 11:00am with burial to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery.

Aug 6, 2023

Lalo Leo Lopez Went home to be with his Lord and Savior at the age of 84 on August 6, 2023. Lalo was born on April 27, 1939, in Santa Fe, NM to Tonita Mora and Miguel Lopez and was the eldest of nine children, Lourdes Quintana, Leroy Lopez (Mary Alice), Grace Mares (Rudy), Richard Lopez (Cathy), Michael Lopez (Ellie),...

Aug 6, 2023

In Loving Memory of Carlton Smith

Carlton Smith (aka Messy Mervin), a talented and passionate chef, has left us after a courageous battle with a lifelong struggle with substance and alcohol abuse. He passed away on August 6, 2023 at the young age of 48. 

Born on February 22, 1975 in Chicago, Illinois. Carlton was a gifted individual who...

Aug 5, 2023

Aug 5, 2023

Gary Ira Storch (80) of Taos, NM (born in Brooklyn, NY) passed away on 8/5 at home, surrounded by his family and dogs. Gary lived with stage 4 metastatic cancer for nearly 3 years, and during that time he kept a positive attitude and enjoyed every day to the fullest.

He is survived and loved by his wife of 54...

Aug 4, 2023

Daniel Carlos Valdez Senior of Los Alamos, New Mexico passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the age of 99. After several months of declining health, Daniel died peacefully in his sleep at Sombrillo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 

Daniel was born in Antonito, Colorado on May 2, 1924, to Andres Valdez and Petronila Martinez. He was the youngest...

Aug 3, 2023

 James Adam Garcia born March 14, 1977 and raised in Santa Fe, NM passed away 08/03/2023 with his loving wife by his side. James loved to fish and camp, to be in the mountains helping his dad get wood for the winter. He especially loved to take road trips with his wife to different states and site see. James loved...

Aug 3, 2023

Nathan Gray was hit by a car while biking on Tuesday, August 1st (the 23rd anniversary of his marriage). He fought valiantly for his life and with great faith. We could feel his Spirit when it left him and he died on Thursday, August 3rd at 4:06pm after being in a coma on life support for 2 1/2 days.  Thank...