Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Andrea Joy Markowicz
Aug 8, 2026
With deepest love and sorrow, we remember and celebrate the beautiful life of Andrea Joy Markowicz, who passed away on August 8, 2026. Born on April 24, 1957, Andrea brought warmth, light, and laughter wherever she went, her spirit leaving a mark that those who knew her will carry forever.
Andrea’s journey through life was one defined by her exuberance and...
Evangeline Marie Martinez
Aug 6, 2026
In Loving Memory of Evangeline Marie “VITA”Maritnez
With deep gratitude for a beautifully lived life, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Evangeline Marie “Vita” Martinez, who peacefully passed away on August 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 94. She was a proud life long resident of Ranchos De Taos, NM. She is preceeded in...
Matthew J. Valdez
Aug 5, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Matthew J. Valdez on August 5, 2026. A beloved father, son, brother, uncle, godfather, and friend, Matthew passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, following a brief illness.
Matthew was born on June 3, 1969, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Frank and Teofila Valdez. He graduated...
Rosina E. Turner
Aug 4, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Rosina E. Turner. She was born on Easter Sunday on April 10, 1944, to Pete and Dora Chavez. She passed in the early dawn hours of August 4, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband Gerald Turner. Her sons Richard and David...
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,...
Bob Kasik
Jul 31, 2026
Robert John Kasik, known to many as Bob, passed away peacefully at his cherished home in Medanales, New Mexico, on July 31, 2026. He was 71 years old. Bob leaves behind a legacy of warmth, resilience, and steadfast commitment to family, friends, and his beloved Northern New Mexico community.
A full obituary and Service Details will be announced as soon as...
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....
David Lee Harrison
Jul 30, 2026
David (Dave) Lee Harrison, loving husband and father of two sons, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the age of 72.
David was born on May 7, 1954, in Pendleton, OR to Robert Kay and Mildred Avis (Brannan) Harrison. His family moved to Walla Walla, WA for his elementary school years,...
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...
Guadalupe Flores
Jul 29, 2026
Guadalupe (Lupe) O. Florez, 92, of Midland, Texas, entered into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born July 9, 1934 in Lake Arthur, New Mexico to Luis and Pilar Florez.
Left to cherish her memory are her three daughters, Cynthia Alaniz of Midland, Texas, Celina Alaniz of Los Alamos, New Mexico...
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...
