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

Oct 30, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend, Joyce A. Sandoval (Joy).

She is survived by her daughters Yolanda (Manuel), Jessica (Felipe), sons, Jon and Anthony (Paula).  Grandchildren, Manuel Jr., Chris (Amanda), Jonathan, Victoria, Anthony Jr., Dylon and Kassandra.  Great Grandchildren, Ailesh (Starr), Aaliah, Mario Jr., Haylee, Cooper,...

Oct 28, 2025

Barbara Marian Martinez (Reinen) was born November 16, 1954 and passed on October 28, 2025. She was currently residing in Santa Fe, New Mexico with her husband Michael who was her full-time caretaker after an Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2020. She was born in Danbury, Connecticut and spent most of her childhood in Brookfield, graduating from Brookfield High School in 1973....

Oct 28, 2025

Marlene Miller, a loved member of the White Rock community, passed away on October 28, 2025, at the age of 81. In her final days, she was under the gentle hospice care of family and Los Alamos Visiting Nurses.

Born on February 2, 1944, Marlene dedicated a significant portion of her professional life to Los Alamos National Laboratory, where she worked...

2025

Eleveo R. Zamora, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on October 28, 2025, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Born on November 11, 1947, Eleveo lived a life rich with purpose, devotion, and an unwavering dedication to his loved ones.

Throughout his life, Eleveo embraced the joys of hobbies that brought him peace and fulfillment. He had a profound love for...

Oct 27, 2025

Eddie Ortiz "Bardo", of Nambe, NM, passed away on October 27, 2025, age 70, after battling Cancer. Born on March 2, 1955. 

He was preceded in death by parents Manuel Ortiz and Anita (Lagrange) Ortiz, brother Joe Ortiz, sisters, Lucy Martinez and Frances Herrera.

He is survived by brothers, Manuel Ortiz and wife Fabby, George Ortiz and wife Sara, sisters, Marcella McNaughton...

Oct 27, 2025

Services Pending.

Oct 27, 2025

George J. Tapia, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and Navy veteran, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 27, 2025, at the age of 80, surrounded by family in his beloved Santa Fe, NM. Born on May 29, 1945, in Santa Fe, George lived a life rich in love, commitment, and community service.

George was a proud Plumber by trade,...

Oct 26, 2025

Cristina Masoliver Comella, 04/07/63 - 10-26-25, aka The Puppet Lady, passed away from lung cancer on Sunday evening, October 26th, 

She leaves her beloved family here in Taos, and in Catalonia, Spain, and many dear friends near and far, especially in Baja Mexico. She will be forever missed. Cristina lived true to herself. No compromising, no apologies. Her love for northern...

Oct 26, 2025

Phillip Matthew “Fly” Armijo, the youngest son of Isadora and Tony Armijo, was born on December 6, 1964…It is with great sorrow that his family announces his passing on October 26, 2025 at 60 after a recent illness. Born and raised in Santa Fe, he was a 1982 graduate of Santa Fe High School. He worked in the construction industry...

Oct 26, 2025

Services Pending.

Oct 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Ruth Evelyn Gibson on October 24, 2025. Born to Ernest and Evelyn Bowman in Keams Canyon AZ in September 1942.

Ruth grew up in New Mexico, graduating from Los Alamos High School. She married Hezzie Gibson in 1961, they lived in Los Alamos, where they welcomed and raised their son...

Oct 23, 2025

In Loving Memory of Virginia Lee Kachelmeier

June 7, 1948 - October 23, 2025

Virginia Lee Kachelmeier, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, at Arden Courts in San Antonio, Texas. She was 77.

Born on June 7, 1948, in Raton, New Mexico, Virginia was the cherished daughter of Roy and Marie Butt, both of whom...

Oct 22, 2025

Jerome S. “Jerry” Rice of Taos, NM passed away suddenly on October 22, 2025 after a fall. Jerry was born on 11/3/1937 in Roseau, MN, graduated from Roseau High School in 1955 and maintained close connections to Roseau County all his life. He graduated from St. Olaf College in 1959 and Harvard Law School in 1962. He served in the...

Oct 21, 2025

Richard Hratch Tashjian, a well-known artist, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, at the age of 99 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Born on June 27, 1926, in Dorchester, Massachusetts, Richard lived a life rich in creativity, love of nature and devotion to the fine arts. Richard served honorably in the United States Naval Reserve during World War II...

2025

She was an artist living and creating outside the lines, unapologetically herself. Wife of James Kershner, mother to Suzan and Richard and step mother to Chris.

Caren was born in 1941 in Denver Colorado to Jeannette and Earl McGowen. She grew up in Los Alamos NM where both of her parents and later her husband worked for the Lab. Caren married...

Oct 21, 2025

Oct 20, 2025

Karl H. Kregor, PhD, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025 at the age of 87, from heart disease. Karl was born September 27, 1938 in the Bronx, New York City, NY to Walter Kregor and his wife Viktoria Okrzesik, of Bremen, Germany. He was a resident of the Santa Fe area for 28 years, moving...

Oct 19, 2025

The elusive Timothy Thomas Morrison passed away unexpectedly (which was just like him!) on Saturday October 18th 2025 at the age of 48.

Tim made his first appearance in Idaho Falls, ID on August 18, 1977, and moved with his family to Los Alamos, NM in 1982. After graduating from Los Alamos High School in 1996, Tim went on to officially...

Oct 19, 2025

Pulita A. Benavidez born November 15, 1932, in El Rancho, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025. Pulita Benavidez went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 19, 2025. She is survived by her children, Stefanie Landes, Amy (Chris) Christiansen, Oliver Benavidez, Abel John Benavidez. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Abel Buddy Benavidez, Abraham...

Oct 18, 2025

The elusive Timothy Thomas Morrison passed away unexpectedly (which was just like him!) on Saturday October 18th 2025 at the age of 48.

Tim made his first appearance in Idaho Falls, ID on August 18, 1977, and moved with his family to Los Alamos, NM in 1982. After graduating from Los Alamos High School in 1996, Tim went on to officially...