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

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....

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...

Sep 24, 2026

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sep 18, 2026

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sep 14, 2026

Joann was a kind, hardworking, and generous soul who took tremendous pride in her family. She was always willing

and ready to help in any way she could and was loved by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Family was at the center of Joann's life, and her grandchildren held an especially important place in her heart. She

cared for them,...

Sep 13, 2026

Zanet Elnora Ramos-Benavidez passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 13, 2026. She was 52 years old. Zanet was born on October 5, 1973, in Colorado Springs, CO, and was the oldest daughter of Dwight P. Ramos and Pamelia E. Ramos (nee Bailey). 

She dedicated 32 years to Santa Fe Public Schools, teaching many young people at Ortiz Middle School, Devargas Jr....

Sep 12, 2026

In Loving Memory of Roseanne Lopez 

February 9, 1960 - September 12, 2026 

Roseanne Lopez, 66, passed away on September 12, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with her family at her side after a long and courageous battle with cancer. 

Throughout her life, Roseanne faced multiple battles with cancer, and each time she met them with a strength and courage that was truly...