Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Ramona Montano
Nov 1, 2026
Ramona Montano passed away on November 1, 2026 at the age of 88. A full obituary is pending.
Rickey J. Aragon
Oct 31, 2026
Rickey J. Aragon, age 31, passed away October 31, 2026.
Rickey was a talented artist and loved making music.
He is survived by his parents, Sandra Stone and Norman Aragon; daughters, Ruby Rose and Paisley; grandmothers, Jo Ann Aragon and Dona Evers; brothers, Carlos Aragon, Steven Stone, and Eric Stone; and many extended family and friends.
Family and friends are invited to gather...
Lupita Adelia Vigil
Oct 30, 2026
Lupita Adelia Vigil, born in 1940, passed away on October 30, 2026. She will be remembered as a vibrant, loving woman whose warmth, humor, and joyful spirit touched everyone around her. Very social by nature, she lit up the room when she walked in, and her playful, joking way made her a favorite wherever she went. Lupita lived life to...
Arturo Ortiz
Oct 30, 2026
Arturo Ortiz, 91 years of age went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 30, 2026, as he was surrounded by his family. Arturo Ortiz born to Heremejildo & Epimenia Ortiz of Truchas, NM on May 12, 1935.
He is proceeded in death by his wife Olivia Ortiz, son Wray Ortiz and daughter Glenda Ortiz, siblings Acencionita & Gregorio Lopez,...
Grace Gallegos
Oct 29, 2026
On October 29, 2026, Grace Gallegos of Thoreau New Mexico was called home by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Grace Salcido Gallegos was born on April 7, 1942. She was born for the Ashihii (Salt), Kinyaa’aanii and Naakai Dine’ clans at Ft. Wingate, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of sixty-three years, Higinio “Tini”...
Billie Wisehart
Oct 27, 2026
Billie June Wisehart, 89, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on October 27, 2026. She entered this world on August 16, 1937 in New Hartford, MO, born to James T and Lilly Young. She was preceded in death by her cherished husband of 62 years, Charles Y Wisehart. She is survived by her children, Scott Wisehart...
Cecilia Marie Martinez
Oct 27, 2026
Cecilia Marie Martinez 85 passed away October 27,2026 peacefully.
She was born in Santa fe, Nm on January 10,1941 to Guadalupita Pino and Cecil Murray. She was raised in Santa fe and loved to go fishing with her father. Then married her husband Nick Martinez and together they raised 4 children.
She was a devoted catholic throughout her life. She was a...
David Ruiz Soto
Oct 27, 2026
En memoria de David Ruiz Soto: Diciembre 29, 1951 - Octubre 27, 2026, nacido en Guanacevi Durango Mexico
Con profundo dolor y tristeza despedimos a una gran persona y dejara una huella imborrable en el corazón de su familia, amigos y todas las personas que tuvieron la dicha de conocerlo. David fue un padre amoroso, honesto, respetuoso un abuelo presente, cariñoso,...
Sondra Tudor Finch
Oct 26, 2026
Sondra Tudor-Finch
January 3, 1950 – October 26, 2026
Sondra Tudor-Finch, born January 3, 1950, passed away peacefully at home on October 26, 2026. She leaves behind her beloved husband John Finch; her brother, Greg Jones, ( Patricia Johnston) ; nieces and nephews Elliot Jones (Katie) , Dylan and Eli Jones ; Catie Johnston-Brooks (Bryan), Emma and Jack Brooks.
Sondra grew up in...
Michael Lyon
Oct 25, 2026
Michael Lyon - 1943 - 2026 Michael Lyon, beloved son, father, and grandfather, passed away of natural causes on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Born in Tulsa, OK on January 4, 1943, Mike moved to Los Alamos when he was four years old. There, on top of the mesa, he found a place to call home. Mike was a quiet child growing...
Benito Salazar Jr.
Oct 25, 2026
In Loving Memory of Benito Salazar
Benito Salazar, born November 15, 1982, passed away on October 25, 2026. A lifelong resident of Chimayó, Benito will be remembered for his kind heart, generous spirit, and the joy he brought to those around him.
Benito worked for a time as a laborer and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in...
Isabelle Christine Beulaygue, PH.D
Oct 24, 2026
Isabelle Christine Beulaygue, Ph.D., was born in Boulogne-Billancourt, France on August 9th, 1987 to Alain Beulaygue and Josefina Escobar Montoya, their only child. She grew up between France, Paraguay, and Colombia. She moved to Miami, FL in 2005 to attend University of Miami. She went on to obtain Bachelors, Masters, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from University of Miami over...
Frank Erich Kayser
Oct 24, 2026
Frank Kayser passed away peacefully Saturday morning, October 24, 2026.
He was married to his lifelong partner, wife Jutta Kayser, for 51 years. They worked and traveled between the United States and Germany, where he worked in management across many industries, eventually settling in White Rock, NM. Frank and Jutta loved having big dogs, and he leaves his current pup, Opal...
Graciola "Grace" Garcia
Oct 23, 2026
With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Grace, a beloved mother to 4 children, 95, of Arroyo Seco, NM, passed away at home with her family on October 23, 2026. She was a woman of extraordinary beauty, strength, and generosity. She lived almost a full century, and her...
Eloy “Sito” Rael Jr.
Oct 23, 2026
Eloy “Sito” Rael Jr. passed away on October 23, 2026, in Denver, Colorado, at the age of 77.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eloy Rael and Loretta Rael, and his granddaughter, Shayla Sievers Garcia.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lucy Romero Rael, from Questa, New Mexico; his daughter, Angelica (Anthony Garcia); his granddaughter, Jazmyn (David...
Satwant Singh Khalsa
Oct 22, 2026
Satwant Singh Khalsa passed away peacefully on October 22, 2026, in Los Alamos, New Mexico. He was born on December 5, 1947, in Springfield, Massachusetts. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, he will be remembered for his steady presence, generous spirit, and the calm kindness he brought to those around him.
Satwant honorably served in the United States Army, and...
Brenda Louisa (Hurst) Romero
Oct 19, 2026
Brenda Louisa (Hurst) Romero, 64, of El Prado, New Mexico peacefully entered eternity on October 5, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born in Taos, New Mexico on January 4, 1962, she was raised by her mother Benita (Espinosa) Hurst in Questa, New Mexico.
She was known as a loving, caring, and compassionate mother and grandmother and will be remembered most for...
John Edward Murphy
Oct 18, 2026
John E. Murphy (August 22, 1940 - October 18, 2026)
John E. Murphy, 86, of Santa Fe passed away on October 18, 2026. A constant resident of New Mexico since 1970, he lived in Santa Fe from 1970 to 1981, and again from 2004 to his death. In the interim, he resided in Farmington, New Mexico. Born in Stamford, Connecticut, he...
Carlos Lovato
Oct 18, 2026
Carlos Tony Lovato, 73, sunrise 01-22-1953, sunset 10-18-2026.Beloved father, son, brother, uncle, & friend.He will be remembered for his kindness & love he shared with the people he loved.The treasured memories & love he created will forever remain in our hearts.He is preceded in death by his father Joe Vigil, Carlos is survived by his children, Margaret, Anthony, Manuel, &...
