Obituaries

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

Nancy Glaxon Harris

Nancy Glaxon Harris

Mar 18, 2026

Nancy Glaxon Harris passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, surrounded by her family. The family requests privacy as they grieve.

Dolores Grobe

Dolores Grobe

Mar 15, 2026

Dolores (Granny) Grobe August 18th, 1947,

With profound sadness and deep love, we announce the passing of our loving Mother Dolores Grobe on March 15th, 2026. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Father: Crecensio Escudero, Mother: Flora Escudero

Sisters: Elizabeth Rael, Anita Escudero & Sandy Escudero and Greg Chavez

She was called home alongside her loving and caring daughter Monica C....

Bruce Lionel Ross

Bruce Lionel Ross

Mar 15, 2026

Bruce Lionel Ross died on March 15th in his beloved Taos with his two children by his side. He was born on October 27, 1947, in Evanston, Illinois, to pharmacists Louis J. Ross and Shirlee M. (Thikoll) Ross. He grew up with his sister, Bonnie Schoenberg, six years his elder, and their childhood was profoundly shaped by the loss of...

Orlando H. Chacon

Orlando H. Chacon

Mar 14, 2026

 Orlando Henry Chacon, a devoted family man, skilled craftsman, and ardent outdoorsman, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, in Espanola, New Mexico. Born on December 6, 1956, in Fairview, New Mexico, Orlando lived a life marked by dedication, hard work, and a generous spirit that endeared him to his family and community.

A graduate of Espanola High School, Orlando's thirst...

James "Jay" Rose

James "Jay" Rose

Mar 13, 2026

James "Jay" Rose

Passed away on March 13th at the age of 85. Jay was born April 11, 1940 in Monterey Park, CA. He attended Fallbrook High School, San Marcos Junior College, and UC Davis Veterinary School where he met his wife, Ethel, who was also attending Veterinary School there. They established, owned and operated the San Luis Rey Equine Clinic...

Dolores M. Montoya

Dolores M. Montoya

Mar 12, 2026

Dolores M Montoya, 86 of El Prado, passed away on March 12, 2026.

Our dear beloved Dolores has gone to be with the Lord and the love of her life, Ernesto.

She is preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and love of her life Ernesto M Montoya of El Prado; her two sons Julian E Montoya & Julian A Montoya;...

Mike Mabry

Mike Mabry

Mar 11, 2026

Tres Orejas lost one of its more notable long time residents this week, Mike Mabry. He passed away last Wednesday after a long and interesting life. He left behind his wife Peg, a daughter, four sons and many grandchildren. He and his family first moved to Tres Orejas in 1981 where they built a house in the then sparsely inhabited...

Rene Lopez

Rene Lopez

Mar 11, 2026

A rosary will be recited on Friday March 27th at 2:00 followed by a prayer service at 2:30 in the Kiva Chapel at Rivera Funeral Home 417 East Rodeo Road Santa Fe, New Mexico.  

Christopher Archuleta

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

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

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...

Victor Manuel Galvan Ordonez

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

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...

Roy E. Salazar Sr.

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

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

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

Michael Stephens Curtis

Mar 4, 2026

Services are pending.

Donna F. Lott

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

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....

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