Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Lee Charles Elder
May 23, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lee Charles Elder, who departed peacefully on May 23, 2026, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, following a brief illness. Born on November 27, 1935, in Selma, California, Lee lived a life rich in experience, warmth, and an enduring spirit of connection.
Lee was a man whose presence was marked by...
Kris Lopez
2026
Kris Lopez, age 49 passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. He was born on July 14, 1976.
Kris is proceeded in death by his wife Denise Viscarra- Lopez, his beloved grandfather Antonio Lopez and Grandmother Priscilla Lopez. His maternal grandparents Paul Urban and Rose Urban and Uncle Walter Lopez.
He is survived by his mother Christine Urban, Stepdaughters Lexus and Maria...
H. Benton Bond
May 20, 2026
H. Benton Bond, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully at home on May 20, 2026. Benton will be remembered for his strong faith, love for his family, kind and generous spirit, keen wisdom, wonderful sense of humor, and incredible story telling.
H. Benton Bond was born to the late Dow G. and Pearl Burch Bond on September 15,...
Lillian Libby Baumbach
May 20, 2026
Lillian Baumbach was born on July 19, 1920 in Chicago to Jewish immigrants Luis Lieberman from Lithuania and Goldie Konblett from the Soviet Union, and died peacefully on May 20, 2026 at home in Santa Fe New Mexico surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her two children, daughter Joan Baumbach and husband George Marsden, and son James...
Diana P Duran
May 20, 2026
Diana P. Duran, a beloved daughter of Taos and a cherished pillar of her community, passed away peacefully at home on May 20, 2026, just days before her 68th birthday. Born on May 27, 1958, in Taos, Diana’s life was deeply woven into the fabric of Northern New Mexico, where her laughter and love echoed through the hills and valleys...
Samuel David Botsios
May 17, 2026
Passed away peacefully Sunday May 17, 2026 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Samuel is survived by his father Ted A. Botsios, his mother Laurene Rucinski, Grandma Pat Botsios, uncles, aunts an cousins.
He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Private burial services have take place.
Ronald Reynolds
May 16, 2026
Ronald Reynolds passed away on May 16, 2026. A full obituary is pending.
Marilyn Kay Meyer
May 13, 2026
Obituary for Marilyn Meyer
Marilyn Kay Meyer passed very quickly but peacefully on May 13th, just 45 days after her husband of 76 years, James Meyer, passed. She was always a procrastinator, but apparently not in death.
Marilyn was born on June 29th, 1931, to Kenneth and Kay Leach in Quincy, Illinois. She attended Quincy High School. A little-known fact is that...
Sheila Ann Gallegos
May 12, 2026
Sheila Ann Gallegos, 59 of Santa Fe, NM went home to be with our Lord and Savior on May 12, 2026.
Sheila was the first child born on March 31, 1967 to William & Margie Gallegos. She was proceeded in death by her loving father William Gallegos whom she adored.
Sheila leaves behind her mother, Margie Gallegos, her daughters Kathleen Gallegos (Anthony),...
Valentina Baldonado
May 12, 2026
Valentina Baldonado peacefully passed away at her home on May 12, 2026, at the age of 94, surrounded by her family. Valentina was born on September 15, 1931, to Antonio (Tono) and Ascension (Chon) Maestas and was raised in Canjilon, NM. She married her husband, Jose Roques Baldonado, and had two sons, Joseph Baldonado, whom she cared for until he...
Richard Louis Polese
May 11, 2026
Long time Santa Fe resident Richard Louis Polese, 84, passed away on Monday, May 11th, 2026.
Richard was born in Berkeley, California on November 16,1941 to Esther and James Polese. He grew up in Menlo Park, California and attended San Jose State before taking a road trip to see the country and find a small college. He landed in Hanover, Indiana...
Gloria T Vigil
May 11, 2026
Gloria T. Vigil, 94, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Gloria was born Maria Gloria Trujillo on July 8, 1931, in Bernalillo, New Mexico, to Guadalupe Montaño and Anastacio Trujillo. She was the youngest of four children and was primarily raised by her mother, affectionately known throughout the community as...
Ronald Crespin
May 9, 2026
Ron Crespin, beloved father, uncle, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on the morning of May 9, 2026. Ron was born on April 4, 1947, in Tucumcari, New Mexico, to Juan and Rita Crespin. He was preceded in death by his beloved children, Taya and Tannin Crespin; his parents, Juan and Rita Crespin; and his...
Richard D. Holland
May 7, 2026
Richard D. Holland died May 7, 2026, in Ojo Sarco. He was diagnosed with cancer in April, entered hospice care, and died in his home in Ojo Sarco.
Richard was born on July 10, 1942. He was a reflective man, with an artistic sensibility and talents. He loved books, writing haiku poetry, studying philosophy and examining and discussing ideas old and...
John Anthony Garcia
May 6, 2026
John Anthony Garcia, lovingly known as “Tony” and “Ton Locs,” passed away on May 6, 2026, at the age of 56.
John was born on October 7, 1969, in Santa Fe, NM to Sara Garcia. After completing middle school, he went on to earn his GED.
After obtaining his GED, John discovered his passion for construction work. He became a highly skilled...
Irene Maria-Estefanita Garcia
May 5, 2026
Irene Maria-Estefanita Garcia, a beloved daughter, wife, and mother, passed away on May 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love that will forever be cherished by her family and community. Born on March 1, 1958, Irene’s life was a beautiful journey marked by devotion to her family and deep ties to her roots in New Mexico.
Daughter of Beatrice and...
Elvira L Wampler
May 5, 2026
Elvira L. Wampler “Vera” passed away suddenly on May 5, 2026, in the presence of her loving family. Elvira was born on October 16, 1952, in Santa Fe, NM. She was the first child born to Orlando Santiago “Jim” Martinez and Mary Alice Geneva Byers. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 41 years, Fred B. “Ben” Wampler; her daughter,...
Francisco Enrique Koerdell IV
May 4, 2026
O precious, tiny, sweet little oneYou will always be to me.So perfect, pure, and innocentJust as you were meant to be.We dreamed of you and of your lifeAnd all that it would be.We waited and longed for you to come.And join our family.We never had the chance to play,To laugh, to rock, to wiggle.We long to hold you, touch you...
