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

Rosendo Serrano Sr.

Rosendo Serrano Sr.

Mar 7, 2025

Rosendo Serrano Sr., a resident of Los Ojos, entered into eternal life on Friday, March 7, 2025 at the age of 93. He was born in Las Nutrias, NM to Lucas and Carolina Serrano on August 3, 1931. He was preceded in death by his parents (whom he lost as a child), his grandparents Jose Leon and Juanita Ulibarri, sister...

Asucena "Tena" Valdez (Baldonado)

Asucena "Tena" Valdez (Baldonado)

Mar 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of Asucena “Tena” Valdez (Baldonado), a loving Mother, a guiding light, age 77, of Chama went home to the lord in the early morning hours of March 5, 2025, surrounded by the love she had so selflessly given throughout her life. She was born in Santa Cruz, NM to Jose Baldonado and Antonita Maestas. She grew up...

Pete Albert Martinez

Pete Albert Martinez

Mar 5, 2025

Pete Albert Martinez of Espanola NM was born on March 3rd, 1969, in Espanola New Mexico to Horace and Juanita Martinez, and was called to his eternal rest on March 5th, 2025.

Pete was a man of many talents and was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. In his free time, he enjoyed numerous things,...

Ernesto T Garcia

Ernesto T Garcia

Mar 3, 2025

Ernesto T. Garcia, age 84, of El Prado, was born on February 28, 1941, and passed away on March 3, 2025, surrounded by the love and care of his family and hospice caregivers.

He is preceded in death by his father, Timoteo Garcia; mother, Adelaida Garcia; and siblings Leo Garcia, Eddie Garcia, Pauline Romero, Margaret Ornales, and Rose Duran.

Ernest is survived...

Philip Anthony Cordova

Philip Anthony Cordova

Mar 2, 2025

Philip Anthony Cordova, age 77, of Fort Garland, CO, went to be with our Lord on March 2, 2025. Born on October 14, 1947, Philip was a proud father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a deeply devoted husband.

Philip was a two-time baseball state champion, and his love for the sport carried throughout his life. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam...

Delfido Pablo Gallegos

Delfido Pablo Gallegos

Mar 2, 2025

Delfido Pablo Gallegos, 38, a resident of Ranchitos, NM, passed away on March 2, 2025. Delfido was born on March 5, 1986, to parents Rudy and Rafaelita Gallegos.

He was preceded in death by his father, Rudy Gallegos, grandparents, Miguel and Idalia Gallegos, grandparents, Antonio and Eloisa Garcia, and nephew, Tony Gallegos.

He is survived by his mother, Rafaelita Gallegos, brother, Anthony...

Eufracia Montoya

Eufracia Montoya

Mar 1, 2025

Eufracia Montoya passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025. She was a person led by her faith. She touched many lives through her grace, kindness and generosity. She is preceded in death by her parents JD & Canuta Montoya, son Dennis Montoya, infant daughter Loraine, and siblings Crucita Vigil (Ruben), Eloy Montoya (Margie), Ray Montoya (Donna), Ellia LeDoux (Paul), Joe Montoya...

Isaiah Marcos Esquibel

Isaiah Marcos Esquibel

Feb 28, 2025

With heavy hearts, we want to announce the passing of our beloved child Isaiah Marcos Esquibel, who was tragically taken from us too soon on Feb 28, 2025, at the age of 21. 

Isaiah was born on September 13, 2003 in Santa Fe NM. Mother Anjolee Esquibel, Father Michael Berry, Sister Jasmine Berry and Brother Michael Jr. Isaiah had a passion...

Rayline Valdez

Rayline Valdez

Feb 27, 2025

Rayline Valdez was born on March 7, 1967, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and she was called home to Heaven on February 27, 2025 where she walked into a loving embrace from her mother, father, and family that preceded her.

Rayline was lovingly known as a daughter, sister, niece, auntie, and “Ikigai”. Rayline was preceded in death by her parents Ramon...

Bertha Mendoza

Bertha Mendoza

Feb 27, 2025

Bertha tenia un corazón hecho de oro, y un espíritu que alegraba el día. 

Era madre, abuela, esposa, suegra y mas importante alguien a quien admirar.

Bertha tenía un don especial para cuidar de los demás, especialmente de los niños. Trabajó durante más de 23 años como niñera. 

Ayudó a criar a innumerables niños hasta la adolescencia, convirtiéndose en una segunda madre y...

Susan Timmons

Susan Timmons

Feb 26, 2025

Susan DeFreitas Timmons, born May 19, 1977, crossed to the other shore on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. After a year-long illness, her final transition was peaceful at home, surrounded by loving family and held in love and light. 

Susan’s 47 years of this life were immense and full of laughter, joy, and deep conversation and connection with friends, family, strangers, and...

Don R. Gonzales

Don R. Gonzales

Feb 26, 2025

 

Don R. Gonzales, age 79 and a resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025 surrounded in the embrace of his immediate family.

Don was preceded in death by his parents Redolfino & Stella Gonzales, brother Henry Gonzales, parents-in-law Martin & Lupita Vigil and sister-in-law Alice Gordon. He is survived by Florence, his wife of 41 years,...

Richard Dominguez

Richard Dominguez

Feb 25, 2025

Richard Dominguez, born January 14, 1962, to Ramon B. and Criselda Dominguez, passed to eternal life on February 25, 2025, at the family home in Abiquiu. Richard was the middle brother of seven brothers and five sisters, and was a son, Tio, and friend to many others. He was truly a servant of God and was involved in the St....

Janet Marie Harris

Janet Marie Harris

Feb 25, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Janet Marie Harris, 83, of Los Alamos, NM on February 25, 2025, at Beehive Assisted Living. She was born on January 24, 1942, to the late John and Magdalen Germain (Krause) in Bay City, Michigan. 

She graduated from St. James High School (All Saints) in 1960 and worked as an office professional at...

Adonais "Marro" Montano

Adonais "Marro" Montano

Feb 25, 2025

Adonais “Marro” Montano was born in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico on July 4, 1937. He passed away unexpectedly on February 24, 2025. He graduated from Taos High School and subsequently enlisted in the United States Army where he served his country for four years. Upon returning to Taos, he commenced work as a welder at the Moly Mines in Questa,...

Mary R. Romero

Mary R. Romero

Feb 25, 2025

The family of Mary R. Romero of La Villita, NM is saddened to announce her passing on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the age of 76 years due to a lengthy illness. Mary was a caregiver and retired with Santa Maria El Mirador, also working for the Espanola Public Schools for many years. Mary loved attending church and fellowshipping with...

Gabriel Alejandro Sisneros

Gabriel Alejandro Sisneros

Feb 24, 2025

Gabriel Alejandro Sisneros, was a State Employee for New Mexico. He was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe. Gabriel passed away on February 24th 2025. He is survived by his father, Richard Sisneros, sister Rebecca Sisneros, nieces Ieshea Sisneros, Jenay Sisneros, and nephew Caleb Sisneros. Gabriel Sisneros was born February 21, 1982. He went to Santa Fe High School, in...

Ruben Vigil

Ruben Vigil

Feb 24, 2025

Ruben Vigil

2/11/1945-2/24/2025

Ruben Vigil passed away peacefully at his home on February 24, 2025, at age 80, surrounded by his loving family. Ruben was born February 11, 1945, in Logan, New Mexico, a small ranching town near Tucumcari. He attended Logan School and after graduating from Logan High School he moved to Santa Fe to be close to his sister Tillie...

John "Nepe" Vigil

John "Nepe" Vigil

Feb 24, 2025

John "Nepe" Vigil

Santa Fe - With deep sadness, we announce the passing of John "Nepe" Vigil, who was born on February 3, 1940, in Santa Fe, N.M. and was called home to our Lord on February 24, 2025, at the age of 85, surrounded by his loving family.

John is preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Eloisa Vigil, his...

"Tina" Justin Michael Dalton (Daulton) "Peanut"

"Tina" Justin Michael Dalton (Daulton) "Peanut"

Feb 24, 2025

“Tina” Justin Michael Dalton (Daulton) “Peanut”

March 20, 2001 – February 24, 2025

Tina/Justin left this earth and gained her angel wings the evening of Monday, February 24, 2025. She left this earth to be with our Heavenly Father, joining her Grandpa James C. Dalton (Daulton), Grandpa Robert Q. Blossom, Papa Leroy Payne, Nana Becky Payne, Grandpa Daniel Dalton, and many other...

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