Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Rudy Montano
May 5, 2023
Our beloved Rudy was called to be with our lord on May 05, 2023. Rudy’s greatest joys was being a father, grandfather, husband, uncle, and watching his Dallas Cowboys. Rudy was born in Santa Fe, NM on June 2nd 1943 to Jose Ricardo Montano and Maria Macedonia Rubio. He was raised in Santa Fe and played basketball for most of...
Richard Montoya
May 4, 2023
Walter (Richard) Montoya (67) of Santa Fe, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 4, 2023.
Richard was born to Walter and Erlinda Montoya in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was the oldest and tallest of five children. He is survived by his beloved Mother Erlinda Montoya, dear siblings Dianne Montoya-Brown, Mark Montoya (Dianne), and Paul Montoya, cherished companion Christine Savilla, adored grandchildren...
Betty Grubesic
May 4, 2023
On May 4, 2023, Betty L. Grubesic passed away gracefully with dignity and surrounded by love. She was 91 years old. She was always inquisitive, kind, funny and loving. Betty was born in Dalhart, Texas on August 29, 1931. She grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She graduated from Albuquerque High and attended the University of New Mexico. She moved...
William Padilla
May 3, 2023
William Christopher Padilla 12/25/1995 – 5/3/2023
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, William “Will” Padilla, who left us unexpectedly on May 3rd to be with our Lord. Will brought so much joy and happiness to the lives of many people with his unforgettable and contagious smile and laughter. ...
Esther Quintana
May 3, 2023
ESTHER D. QUINTANA, Age 70 of Bernalillo, NM passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 of heart complications. She was born on September 24, 1952 in Lower Colonias, NM. She was raised by her loving grandparents, Ramon and Candelaria Roybal, and her mother, Grace Gallegos.
She was a member of both St. Anthony’s Parish in Pecos, NM and Church of...
Eliza Chavez
May 1, 2023
Eliza Chavez (Lisa) a resident of Santa Fe, NM went to be with Jesus Christ her Savior on May 1st, 2023. Eliza was born in Santa Fe, NM On August 21, 1982 to Ernest Zamora and Virginia Tapia. She is Preceded in death by her parents, brother Nene Zamora, Sister Linda Monique Tapia, Grandparents Elidoro, Frances, Patricio, Tonita, Eliza, In...
Leroy Naranjo
Apr 30, 2023
LeRoy Naranjo, 90, of Pilar, NM, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 30,2023.
He was born to parents, Juan and Lupita Naranjo, January 18, 1933, in Chimayo, NM. LeRoy attended Menaul School in Albuquerque where he lettered in football and basketball, he also served on the Student Council and as House Council President. He graduated in...
Daniel Martinez
Apr 30, 2023
On April 13, 2023, Daniel Lee Martinez passed away unexpectedly. Daniel was born on May 6, 1982 in Santa Fe NM. He is preceded in death by his maternal great grandmother Florence Crane of Santa Fe, his maternal grandmother Louise Lulu Martinez of Santa Fe, his mother Priscilla Martinez of Santa Fe his father Bernie Pykko Maestas of Santa Fe,...
John Abeyta
Apr 29, 2023
Santa Fe, the state of New Mexico, and the world itself lost a true treasure on April 29th, 2023.
It would take volumes to properly cover the accomplishments & contributions of Juan Antonio Abeyta, well known as John Abeyta,
or more familiarly - “Tony”.
He passed peacefully at his home in Santa Fe, at the age of 94, surrounded by...
Carlos Coca
Apr 29, 2023
Carlos Oliveros Coca, 83, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on April 29, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Demetrio and Maria Eusebia Coca, brother, Fidel P. Coca and sister, Sarah Coca Hughes. He is survived by his brother, Celso Emilio Coca of Pojoaque, NM and many other relatives and friends. He was an Artist and...
Dolly Peralta
Apr 29, 2023
Dolores “Dolly” Peralta, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home in Taos on April 28, 2023. She was born on March 10, 1945, in Taos, New Mexico, to the late Selso and Cordelia Martinez. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Francella McGinnis, Frances “Pancha” Reynolds, and Gloria Martinez. She is survived by her...
Terry Cruz
Apr 28, 2023
Terry P. Cruz passed away peacefully at her home in Santa Fe, on April 28, 2023. She was born in 1926 to Abran and Ricarda Padilla in Puerto de Luna, NM. As a devout Catholic, she has joined her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as well as her late husband of 63 years, Barney Cruz Jr., and her late grandson,...
James Skelton
Apr 26, 2023
James Edward Skelton - January 12, 1934 - April 26, 2023
James Edward Skelton, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed peacefully at home on Wednesday April 26, 2023, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. We are grateful to those who had a role in his care during his final days. He was surrounded in love and kindness in this final chapter...
Wesley Rusnell
Apr 26, 2023
Wesley Allen Rusnell, age 88, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2023 in Taos, New Mexico.
Wesley was born on November 27, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio to Wesley and Mary Rusnell. He spent his early childhood in Cleveland, and later in San Diego, California, where the family greatly enjoyed the sun and sea. Wesley attended San Diego Junior College, then...
Frank Sandoval
Apr 25, 2023
Frank M. Sandoval Sr. At age 55. Born in Santa Fe N.M. on August 19,1967, A life long resident of Galisteo N.M. went home to be with his savior Jesus on April 25, 2023. Frank was a loving Husband,Father, Brother, Uncle,Grandpa, Nephew, Cousin and friend.
He was a very sincere man who loved unselfishly and gave of himself to...
Donald Hull
Apr 25, 2023
Donald L. Hull, 85, of Los Alamos, New Mexico, and Centerville, Massachusetts, passed away after a short illness on April 25, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
Born and raise in Hyannisport, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Don pursued higher education at the University of Maine, Wentworth Institute of Technology, and Iowa State University. After college, Don accepted a position at Argonne...
Allen Grace
Apr 24, 2023
Allen C. Grace (August 28, 1960 – April 24, 2023)
Allen C. Grace, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Monday, April 24, 2023, following a short illness.
Allen was preceded in death by his father, Julian Grace, Sr., paternal grandparents, Augustine (“Tinnie”) and Margaret (“Maggie”) Grace, and maternal grandparents, Ramon and Anita...
Ernesto Herrera
Apr 24, 2023
Ernesto L. Herrera, 30 a resident of El Rancho went home to be with our Lord on April 24, 2023. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He was preceded in death by his Mother Deborah M. Herrera, paternal grandparents Juan and Sophie Herrera, maternal grandparents Abner and Dorothy Schreiber.
He is survived by his wife Magaly, Tommy Herrera, (Grace)...
