Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Matthew Valdez
Aug 5, 2026
Services are as follows:
Public Viewing will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at the Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light from 5-6 pm followed by a Rosary at 6:00pm. Mass will be held on Thursday, August 13th at San Isidro Catholic Church at 9:00am. Burial will take place immediately after mass at the Rosario Cemetery.
Renee M Cedillo
Aug 3, 2026
Renee M Cedillo, beloved daughter, wife, mother, and friend, departed this world peacefully in her home on August 3, 2026, in her cherished hometown of Santa Fe, New Mexico. She passed from this life surrounded by the loving embrace of family and friends, joining her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Born on March 18, 1989, also in Santa Fe, Renee’s...
Flor B. Montoya
Aug 2, 2026
Flor B. Montoya, a beloved matriarch whose radiant spirit lit every room she entered, passed from this life on August 2, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, comforted by the loving presence of her family. Born on May 28, 1947, in the tranquil village of Truchas, New Mexico, Flor’s journey was woven with devotion, faith, and an unwavering love for her...
Christopher Thomas Trujillo
Aug 1, 2026
Christopher Thomas Trujillo was a beautiful soul, a gifted artist, and a truly one-of-a-kind human being. He lived life with creativity, passion, and an authenticity that could never be imitated. He loved to dance, to laugh, and to express himself without apology.
Christopher reminded those around him that life was meant to be lived boldly and honestly. He was beautifully eccentric,...
Ellie Quintia
Aug 1, 2026
In deep grief and infinite gratitude for an incredible life lived, we share the passing of Ellie Quintia, who left this world in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on August 1, 2026. She was born on March 13, 1950, to John Henry Ball and Mary Adah Miller in Ventura, California, beginning a life journey that would be marked by steadfast determination,...
Leah Ann Hauser
Jul 31, 2026
Leah Ann Hauser (Samuelson), a lifelong artist, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was 83 years old.
Born June 15, 1943, in Denver, Colorado, Leah developed her deep passion for creative expression from an early age. Throughout her life, she created art through multiple media, especially painting and photography....
Fred Chavez
Jul 30, 2026
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Fred
E. Chavez Jr. (Freddy) on Thursday, July 30, 2026 following a brief illness.
Freddy was born on July 11, 1949 to Carmen and Fred Chavez in Santa Fe, NM. He began playing music professionally at the early age of 13. He graduated from Santa Fe High School...
Michael Forbes
Jul 29, 2026
Michael Lorne Forbes passed away from a long illness on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. He died peacefully surrounded by dear friends and caring Hospice staff.
He survived by his older sister, nephew, ex-wife, and many close friends.
Michael was born in Toronto, Canada on March 1st, 1951. In his early years, he loved playing hockey and played all winter on rinks made...
Marina Cassini
Jul 29, 2026
As the full moon rose over Santa Fe, New Mexico on the night of July 29th, Marina Cassini passed into the next world. Marina was born in New York City on October 13th, 1948, to Darrah Waters, and Igor Cassini (also known as the Journal-American columnist Cholly Knickerbocker). To her teenage embarrassment, he put his daughter in headlines around the...
Laurie Logan Scott Bender
Jul 29, 2026
Laurie Logan Scott Bender died peacefully in her home surrounded by her children on July 29, 2026 in Taos, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, L.E. Bender III and her parents Mary Owen Dean Scott and Logan Scott.
She is survived by her daughter Kirstie MacDonald Scott and son Logan Elliot Bender as well...
Viola Stella Vigil
Jul 28, 2026
Viola Stella Vigil, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, godmother, and cherished friend, entered eternal rest with our Blessed Lord on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Jose Maria and Carmelita Roybal; her in-laws, Seferino and Flora Vigil, Marianita Ortega, and Pilar Rivera; her great-aunt, Refugito Roybal; her siblings, Jessie Roybal, Lucy...
Leonard Maestas
Jul 27, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Jose Leonard Maestas
Leonard passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026, after a courageous and short battle with cancer.
He will be remembered for his kindness, strength, and the lasting impact he made on the lives of those who knew him.
Born on August 25,1950 to Virginia Maestas in Santa Fe NM
Leonard was known for his generous spirit and his...
Robert Luis Rael
Jul 27, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved patriarch Robert Rael at age 72. He departed this life surrounded by his family at the family home in Santa Fe, NM after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was always an extremely hard-working provider for his family. He began his 29-year career in 1972 with the State...
Fernando (Nano) Garcia Garcia
Jul 25, 2026
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Rivera Kiva Chapel of Light located at 417 Rodeo Road at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at 4:00 p.m. at Memorial Gardens Cemetery located at 417 Rodeo Road Santa Fe, NM 87505.
Mary Ann Armijo (Hoover)
Jul 25, 2026
Mary Ann Armijo (Hoover), 83, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 25, 2026. Born August 29, 1942, Mary Ann was a woman of deep faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and a true prayer warrior, faithfully praying for anyone who asked. She served her community for a short time as a police officer with the...
Virginia M. Gorman
Jul 25, 2026
Virginia Montoya Gorman passed away peacefully at her Santa Fe home on July 25, 2026, two days short of her 96th birthday. She was surrounded by loving family and friends.
Virginia was born in Taos, New Mexico, and grew up in El Prado, a community she always loved. During World War II, she lived with her mother and stepfather in San...
Dolores Maria Madrid
Jul 23, 2026
In Loving Memory of Dolores Madrid
Heaven has gained a beautiful soul.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dolores Madrid, age 97, of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Dolores attended the School of Loretto and often spoke fondly of her years as a Harvey Girl. She was affectionately known throughout the community as "The Cake Lady," spending 42 years...
Alvin Lee Thomas
Jul 23, 2026
Alvin Lee Thomas
May 17, 1939 – July 23, 2026
With profound sadness and immeasurable love, we announce the passing of Alvin Lee Thomas, who peacefully departed this life on July 23, 2026, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, at the age of 87.
Born on May 17, 1939, in Lillybrook, West Virginia, Alvin was the son of David and Ruth (Ingole) Thomas. His...
