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

Nov 21, 2024

Billy Joe Lopez Jr. cherished son of Julie C. Zamora and Billy J. Lopez Sr. passed away on November 21, 2024 at the age of 30.

 He loved spending time with his family and friends, driving around in the mountains, camping, going to the gym, playing basketball, and enjoyed his food, especially a good steak or birthday Oreos. Billy loved grabbing...

Nov 20, 2024

Diana R. Ortiz, born in Espanola, New Mexico, on February 28, 1957. She passed away surrounded by her family, closed her beautiful eyes for the last time here on Earth and opened them in Heaven on November 20, 2024, at the age of 67. Diana worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory for over 35 years where she enjoyed helping and...

Nov 19, 2024

On November 19, 2024, Eudora Loraine (Lorry) Waterman Waugh passed away peacefully in her home at Taos Enchanted Village.

Lorry was born to Martha and John Waterman on August 27, 1926, in Ogdensburg, New York. In 1944, after graduating from New Kensington High School (PA), Lorry joined the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps and completed her training at South Side Hospital School...

Nov 16, 2024

Sally Torres (87), was born on February 26, 1937 in Lourdes, NM. While in the presence of family and the midst of prayer Sally peacefully passed away on November 16, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents Jose A. and Felicita Lucero, husband Bernabe (Bernie), daughter Barbara Sandoval, brothers Orlando, Joe, and Gilbert Lucero, sister Eloisa. She is survived...

Nov 15, 2024

Ernestine (Ernestina/Tina) T. Zafarano passed away peacefully at home on November 15, 2024 at age 91 with her family. Ernestina was born on January 19, 1933 in Carlsbad, NM to Bernardino Trujillo and Manuela Trujillo née Alvarez, the seventh of thirteen children (of which eleven lived to adulthood). At a young age her family moved their home in nearby Loving,...

Nov 15, 2024

Beatrice (Bea) Kaundart, formally from Santa Fe, passed away peacefully on November 15th surrounded by her family. She was 92 years old. 

Bea was born in Ocate, NM and later moved to Santa Fe where she met her future husband, Billy Kaundart. 

She and Billy wed and had three children, Jeana, Sharon and Ron. 

She worked at the Palace and La Fonda restaurants...

Nov 15, 2024

Mary Magdalene Ortiz (Gonzales) 4/12/1936 - 11/15/2024, Passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family.

 She is preceded in death by Her Father Miguel Gonzales, Mother Sarah Gonzales (Herrera). Sister Mercedes Romero, Husband Sam Ortiz, Son Ralph Ortiz, and grandson Michael Ortiz. She is survived by Son Sammy Michael Ortiz (Beatrice), Son Raymond Ortiz (Kathleen), Son Bob Ortiz (Karen), Daughter...

Nov 13, 2024

Adrian Martinez, 54, a resident of Arroyo Seco, passed away on October 10, 2024. 

Services are pending at this time and will be posted as soon as they are available.

Rivera Family Funeral Home thanks the family of Adrian Martinez for their trust at this time. Please leave a message, condolence, or photo on the webpage below. (www.riverafuneralhome.com) (505)753-2288

Nov 12, 2024

Vera Teresa Yuma, age 64, passed away in her hometown of Taos, NM on November 12, 2024.

Vera was born in October of 1960 to Rose and Dicky Yuma in Dixon New Mexico.

Vera was a loving and caring mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She was an amazing mother to two children- Nicholas and Joseph Morgas. She loved her “boys” beyond...

Nov 12, 2024

Dale Goering of Santa Fe, NM passed away November 12th, 2024. Dale was born July 22, 1930, in Moundridge Kansas to Martin M. and Melinda Goering. 

Dale was a much-loved teacher in Kansas for over 20 years, carpenter with Goering Custom Builders, Striders Running Club founder, seasoned SOB (seniors on bikes). He had a very competitive spirit.

 He was much more to...

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Nov 11, 2024

Shirley Papin

March 3, 1935 - Nov. 11, 2024

Shirley was born in Blaine, Washington to George and Lillian Brandt amid the great depression. They relocated to Bellingham shortly after. Her parents had come from very humble circumstances and through hard work managed to achieve a middle-class life. Her father George “Turk” was a fisherman and the first boat he built was...

Nov 10, 2024

Mike Leo Marquez, 34, was born on March 21st, 1990, to Leo and Nadine Marquez in Santa Fe, NM.

Mike was a loving and devoted man/father to his fiancé Shalynn Herrera of over 18 years, and their three beautiful daughters Aaliyah, Diandra and Jenessa Marquez. Mike and Shalynn met in the summer of 2006, and they began their unconditional and eternal...

Nov 10, 2024

Raymond Lopez, born February 7, 1932, in Rowe, New Mexico, closed his beautiful blue eyes for the last time here on Earth, and opened them in Heaven for the first time on November 10th, 2024, at the age of 92 and 3/4 years old. 

Raymond is survived by his younger sister Linda Lury, brother-in-law Charles Lury, son Robert Lopez, wife Gloria,...

Nov 10, 2024

Dr. Howard S. Sherry, 93, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away on November 10, 2024. Howard was born on November 18, 1930, to Irving and Rose Shevitz in New York City. He served in the United States Army from 1951 until his honorable discharge as a Staff Sergeant in January 1954, having served half his tenure in the Korean...

Nov 9, 2024

Julianne Brennan Bodnar, beloved mother, devoted social worker, treasured friend, passed away, surrounded by loved ones, at her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico on November 9th, following a recent diagnosis with cancer.

 Julianne lived a life rich with love, adventure and purpose. She was born in New Orleans to Leslie and Bernardine Bodnar on April 23, 1947. She grew up...

Nov 8, 2024

Geri Ann Giron Tapia passed away unexpectedly on November 8, 2024. Geri Ann was born and raised in Santa Fe, she was a daughter, sister, aunt and mother.

 Geri Ann is preceded in death by her parents Joe and Cordi Giron, Sister Gloria Ortega, Brother Duayne Giron, nephew Adrian Giron, great nephew Anthony Ortega and great niece Angelina Ortega.

 Geri Ann is...

Nov 8, 2024

John Anthony Montoya, Born in Santa Fe, NM on October 3rd, 1932, has completed his journey here on earth on November 8, 2024, and is now reunited with his wife, Corine, in Heaven. He left a legacy of his love for God, his family and his friends. 

 He is preceded in death by his wife Corine, his daughter Georgia, his parents...

Nov 5, 2024

We are greatly saddened to announce the passing of our beloved husband/father Joe T. Chavez Sr. He died peacefully on Tuesday November 5, 2024, after a long illness in Pecos New Mexico surrounded by loving friends and family.

He was born April 15, 1961, to Juan G. Chavez and Maria Estella Tellez Chavez in Las Cruces NM. Joe graduated from Gadsden...

Nov 4, 2024

It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of our father Larry Hernandez with his loved ones at his side. Larry was a devoted father, brother and loyal friend. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Leon and Alicia Hernandez, brother John and sister-in-law Joyce. He is survived by his children Renee (Francisco) and Lorenzo (Maeanna). Grandchildren Lanayah,...