Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Isauro Madrid
Jun 14, 2022
Isauro S. Madrid Sr. age 81 of La Mesilla passed away on June 14, 2022. Isauro Sr. was preceded in death by his parents, Agapito and Ana Maria Madrid, wife Mary Madrid, sister Orsinia Lopez, son Harry Madrid, daughter Molly Martinez, grandson David Madrid.
Isauro Sr. is survived by his sons Isauro Jr. (June) and Remigio (Roberta), sister Isabel War...
Jack Overmier
Jun 13, 2022
Jack C Overmier was born on December 11, 1927 and passed away June 13, 2022. He was a resident of Los Alamos for many years. Jack worked as a construction worker. May he rest in eternal peace.
The family of Jack has entrusted the gentle care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home in Espanola. We invite...
Rosina Medrano
Jun 12, 2022
Rosina O. Medrano January 28th, 1933 - June 12th, 2022 Biography
Rosina O. Medrano
It is with great sorrow that the family of Rosina O. Medrano announces her passing at the age of 89. Rosina, with her great faith and trust was taken peacefully by an angel on Sunday, June 12 2022, while surrounded by her family in her...
David Nemeth
Jun 12, 2022
David Brian Nemeth was born on August 17, 1961 to mother Carol and father Frank Nemeth. He was born in Hudson, New York, where he grew up to be a telephone operator. David passed away on June 12, 2022 in Santa Fe, NM. He will be greatly missed.
The Family has entrusted the Rivera Family Funeral Home in Espanola...
Celine Ortega
Jun 12, 2022
Celine Ortega 96 went with God on June 12, 2022. She was born in Santa Fe to Manuel Rivera
and Trinidad Rivera on February 18, 1926. She married her husband Charlie Ortega on June 23, 1947.
They lived a fulfilling married life of 67 years in Tesuque until his death. She was preceded
in death by her father Manuel Rivera,...
Charles Herrera
Jun 12, 2022
With deepest sorrow, we announce that Charles R. Herrera went to be with our Lord on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Charles was an honorable man, husband, father, and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents Cleofus and Martina Herrera, brothers; Jake Herrera and William (Billy) Herrera, and grandson Antonio Herrera. Charles is survived by his wife Priscilla Herrera,...
Benito Romero
Jun 12, 2022
Benito Jose Romero (Largo) went home to our Lord on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at the age of 97. Benito joins his mother, father, brothers, and, wife Marylou in Heaven where they are sure to be spending their time enjoying the eternal light of our Lord.
Benito will be lovingly remembered by his four children Billy Gene Romero (wife Lisa),...
Irene Varela
Jun 11, 2022
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Irene Varela June 22, 1941 - June 11, 2022
Our sweet, loving, and precious mom, grandma, sister, auntie, and friend Irene Varela went HOME with her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
Irene was born in Pecos NM to Cleolfes and Marianita Rougemont on June 22, 1941. She is preceded in death by husband Virgil...
John Catanach
Jun 10, 2022
JOHN. B. CATANACH SR., 96, beloved father, grandpa, great-grandpa, uncle, cousin, and friend was called to his eternal resting home in Heaven, June 10, 2022. He was born to Leo D. Catanach and Crucita Trujillo Catanach on February 5, 1926. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Rebecca, his only daughter Cindy (Karl Arbanas), his seven sons;...
Mary Pena
Jun 10, 2022
Our beloved Mary passed into the arms of our Lord on Friday, June 10th, 2022. Mary was born to Catalino and Onofre Chavez at Las Norias Ranch, and was raised at the Chavez ranch and in Santa Fe. She grew up in a home rich in faith and love with her siblings; Clyde, Ray, Willie, Cristobal, Lupe, David, Buck, Adrian,...
Leroy Hentzen
Jun 10, 2022
Leroy Joseph Hentzen was born on March 02, 1966. He passed away on June 10, 2022.
Leroy was preceded in death by his father Arthur Eugene Hentzen., Geno Jr Hentzen, Debbie Hentzen Salazar, and Dale Hentzen.
He is survived by his mother Aurora Leyba Hentzen, Sandra HentzenTrujillo, Danny Ray Hentzen and nieces and nephews, Also five generations of cousins, aunts...
Leroy Hentzen
Jun 10, 2022
Leroy Joseph Hentzen was born on March 02, 1966 in Santa Clara, California. He passed away June 10, 2022. He was a hard working maintenance man for Law offices. May he rest in Love and Peace.
The family of Leroy Hentzen has entrusted the care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home in Espanola. We invite you to...
Frank Naranjo
Jun 10, 2022
Frank Naranjo Sr. , 88, of Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife Pauline Naranjo; sons, Frank Jr. and James Naranjo; mother Maria Cajete; Sisters, Clara and Pauline Cajete; Brothers, Manuel and Jimmy Cajete; Brother-in-law Paul Gutierrez; Nephew Paul Gutierrez Jr.; Brother-in-law Alex Salazar; nephews Gilbert, Richard and Miguel...
Joe Lopez
Jun 9, 2022
Joe E. Lopez died peacefully in his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Thursday, June 9, 2022. He was 88. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, his legacy as a servant for others will live forever.
Joe was second of six children born to Jose and Eufelia Lopez, arriving September 10, 1933. He began delivering the Santa...
Benita "Bebe" Salazar
Jun 9, 2022
Benita “Bebe” Salazar, 93, of Ranchos De Taos passed away on June 09, 2022. She was the head chef at Sagebrush Inn for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Feliberto and Amelia Salazar, two infant siblings, brothers and sisters, Ruth Rodriguez (Raymundo), Eusebio Salazar (Charlotte) and Manuel Salazar and son in law, Peter Garcia. She is...
Daniel Perea
Jun 8, 2022
Daniel Perea, born December 17, 1957 was called home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2022, after a short battle with cancer, with his loving family by his side. Daniel was born in Santa Fe and was raised in La Cienega, a place he always loved, cherished and held very near and dear to his heart.At just 17...
Viola Bailey
Jun 8, 2022
Viola Bailey, 84, passed away on June 8, 2022. She was born on November 3, 1937 in Canjilon, New Mexico to Adolfa and Alejandro Manzanares.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Adolfa and Alejandro Manzanares, husband; James Lester Bailey, son; Daniel Bailey, brothers; Antonio Manzanares and Adeleido Manzanares.
She is survived by her son; Joseph Bailey (Rosemary), brothers;...
Peter Gomez
Jun 8, 2022
Peter F. Gomez (Pete),72, from Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on June 8, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother; Toni Lupardus, father; Fred B. Gomez, sister; Patricia Gomez, and brother Tommy. He is survived by his wife; Dolores Anaya-Gomez, daughter; Germaine Gomez-Carrillo, son-in-law Daniel, grandchildren; Derrick Lasean, Kianna Alexis, Matthias Gabriel, Christian Jordan, great granddaughter;...
Linda Priestley
Jun 7, 2022
Linda Jane Priestley was born on April 21, 1941 in Las Cruces, NM to her mother Ruby and father Robert McMillin. Linda passed away June 07, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. Linda worked as an Administrator for the State of New Mexico for many years.
The family of Linda has entrusted the care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral...

Edward Lopez
Jun 7, 2022
Edward G. Lopez, 63, a resident of Santa Fe passed away on June 7, 2022. He was born on March 24, 1959 in Las Vegas, NM to a Dolores Lopez and Cadmio Tony Lopez.
He is preceded in death by his father; Cadmio Tony Lopez, mother; Dolores Lopez and brothers; Edmundo Lopez, Tony Lopez and Eutimio Lopez.
Edward is...