Obituaries

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

Ramona Montano

Ramona Montano

Nov 1, 2026

Ramona Montano passed away on November 1, 2026 at the age of 88. A full obituary is pending. 

Harvey Norvel Monroe Sr.

Harvey Norvel Monroe Sr.

Nov 1, 2026

Services Pending

Rickey J. Aragon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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, &...

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