Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Maria Gutierrez
Mar 9, 2025
Maria Gutierrez, 91, of Ojo Caliente, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. She was a lifelong resident of Ojo Caliente who dedicated her life to her family and community.
Maria is preceded in death by her adopted mother, Adelina Lucero. She is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Urban Gutierrez,...
Matthew Ruiz
Mar 8, 2025
Matthew Ruiz was born April 7, 1996 in El Paso, TX to Nydia Ortega and Conrado Ruiz. He was raised and resided in Alcalde, NM. Matt passed away Saturday March 8th.
Matthew is preceded in death by Great Grandmother Maria De Jesus Gonzales and Grandmother Maria Tomasa Duran.
Matthew is survived by his son Alfonso Ruiz and his mother Luisa and daughter...
Gloria Valdez
Mar 8, 2025
Gloria Valdez of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on Saturday, the 8th of March at the age of 79. She was preceded in death by her mother Isabel and sister Fidelia. She is survived by her siblings, Rosendo, Virginia, Margaret, Angie, Frances, and Dolores; her nephews Chris, Jeffrey and niece Rachel. Very special friend, Carmen Roibal.
The mass for Gloria...
Ernestine Maria Pacheco
Mar 7, 2025
Ernestine (Tina) was born in 1938 in Embudo, NM to Avelino and Genara Gurule.
Tina went to be with her loving Lord and Savior on March 7, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters: Benito, Juniver, Abelino Jr., Mejirio, Josefina, Rosalia, Edna, Leonarda and Eneda. Brother-in-Law, Teodoro Roybal, Nephews, Paul and Henry.
Tina grew up in Rio...
Nancy Montaño
Mar 7, 2025
Nancy Santa Montaño, nee Sanchez, passed away peacefully early March 7th at the age of 86. She was surrounded by three generations of her loving family. She was a beloved wife, sister, mother, and friend. Nancy was a foundation for her family and an inspiration to all who knew her. She will be deeply missed by all whose lives were...
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...
Leroy B. Leyba
Mar 5, 2025
The family and friends of Benjamin “Leroy” Leyba are heartbroken to announce his passing on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the age of 83. He passed peacefully at his home in Chimayo, New Mexico. He was born in Truchas, NM on November 27, 1941.
Leroy lived his life doing what he loved. Though he is no longer with us, his...
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
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,...
Angela Marie Atencio
Mar 3, 2025
Angela Marie Atencio, 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep after being cared for and loved deeply through illness by her closest family. Angela was a cherished mother, grandmother and friend. She dedicated her life to being a “domestic engineer”, tending to her family, home, and the endless flow of hungry hummingbirds that visited her porch each summer. She was...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
