Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Randy Scheler
Oct 28, 2026
Randy Scheler, 65, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026 at her home in Tres Piedras, New Mexico after battling Multiple Myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Randy was the beloved youngest daughter of Lionel and Phylis Scheler. Randy was a life-long singer and musician - playing piano, guitar and most prominently as an adult, cello....
Lois Ruth Dejong
Sep 28, 2026
Lois Ruth Dejong, born August 31, 1949, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on September 28, 2026.
Lois built a life marked by compassion, devotion, and a deep sense of belonging to the place she loved most. Though she was born in Michigan, New Mexico became the home of her heart. She...
Joe Chavez
Sep 26, 2026
Joe Chavez, a proud Santa Fe native, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026, at Casita Assisted Living. He was born on April 7, 1950. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather to his entire family.
Joe found joy in the simple and meaningful parts of life. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, chopping wood, attending classic car shows,...
Ezequiel "Zeke" Garcia
Sep 25, 2026
With broken hearts and enduring love, we honor the life of Ezequiel “Zeke” Garcia, 48, a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, companion, and friend. Zeke’s life was rooted in his faith in Christ, his devotion to his family, and the meaningful relationships he built along the way. Above all, he was a proud father to his children. He led by...
Bernadette Tixier French
Sep 25, 2026
Bernadette Tixier-French, 64, of Pojoaque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026. She was born on January 1, 1962, in Española, New Mexico, to Mariano and Henrietta Tixier.
Bernadette dedicated much of her life to serving her community and making a difference in the lives of others. She worked at First National Bank before pursuing her passion for education....
Susan Laskowwski
Sep 24, 2026
Susan was an educator for over 35 years with a passion of educating people, Susan was very proud of her PhD in depth psychology from Pacifica college in California. She was a very social person who enjoyed spending time with people over a meal. Susan enjoyed working for urban Alchemy it gave her an opportunity to help people. As for...
Alex Carrillo
Sep 24, 2026
Alex Carrillo entered his eternal home into the arms of his savior, Jesus Christ, on September 24, 2026, and to celebrate his son’s birthday. Born in Carrizo Springs, Texas, on February 17, 1954, to Uvaldo and Tiodora Carrillo, Alex grew up in Hobbs, New Mexico. Alex loved his family, football, hunting, and gardening.
Family was Alex’s first love and took immense...
H. L. "Hezzie" Gibson
Sep 23, 2026
H. L. “Hezzie” Gibson, born September 7th, 1933, in Athens, Tennessee to Pearl and Lloyd Gibson. He passed away peacefully on September 23rd, 2026, in New Mexico, after a life well lived at the age of 93.
Hezzie is survived by his son, Lee Gibson (Felicia); his grandson, John Gibson (Rachel); his granddaughter, Maria Gibson; his great-granddaughter, Paisley Gibson; and his...
Dominic Gurule
Sep 22, 2026
Dominic Gurule made it home to eternal love on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026. Dominic came to the world on November 25th, 1995 in Albuquerque, NM. Dominic was a mystic and a seeker of truth, a lover of all things nature, an angel on Earth. Dominic was Love incarnate with a gift of making others smile and shooting baskets from half...
Paul J Akers Jr.
Sep 20, 2026
In Loving Memory of Paul J Akers Jr., Loving Brother, Twin, Uncle and Son. Paul was called home and gained his wings in Angel Fire, NM on September 20, 2026, at the age of 43. Paul was born in Albuquerque, NM on May 27, 1983, to his parents, Paul Sr. and Manuelita Akers. Moved to the East mountains and graduated...
Douglas Jude Tafoya
Sep 19, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Douglas (“Doug”) Jude Tafoya, who returned to our Most Sacred Creator in the early morning hours of September 19, 2026. Though our sorrow takes burden on the heart, we can take solace in knowing that Douglas’s final days were filled with the love and...
George Morse
Sep 19, 2026
George Fischer Morse
July 30, 1947 – September 19, 2026
A very unique person was the first-born son of William Morse and Theodora Doris Pulone. They named him George Fischer, a name chosen from the paternal side of the family. He learned to love fishing and all sports from his father, who sadly died when George was 10 years old. Graduating from...
Charles Catanach
Sep 15, 2026
Charles A. Catanach passed away on September 15, 2026. He was 62 years old. Charles was born on January 30, 1964, in Santa Fe New Mexico and was the 5th of 7 brothers of Jimmy and Gloria Catanach. Charlie worked as a journeyman plumber with Saddleback Plumbing until around 2015. He was a graduate of Santa Fe High School and...
Gabina "Gabinita" Madrid
Sep 15, 2026
Gabina Madrid, our cherished matriarch, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Canjilon, New Mexico, she carried her hometown in her heart throughout her 101 years of life.
Gabina was known for her warm, generous spirit. She treasured her family above all. Trips to Canjilon, picking piñon, and quiet moments under the oak tree...
Barbara Brandenburg Brenner
Sep 15, 2026
Barbara Brandenburg Brenner, 97, passed from this world to begin a new adventure on September 15, 2026. A lifelong resident of Taos, Barbara was born in Santa Fe on August 3, 1929 to her parents J.P. (Jack) and Dorothy (Berninghaus) Brandenburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband John M. Brenner, and her younger sister Marcia.
Barbara filled...
Frank Gabaldon
Sep 14, 2026
Frank Gabaldon, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and man of deep faith, was born on January 29, 1940. He was born to eternal life on September 14, 2026, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
Frank shared 53 years of marriage with his loving wife, Sonia Gabaldon. Together, they built a life rooted in love, faith, family, and...
