Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Joe Chavez
Sep 26, 2026
Joe Chavez, a proud Santa Fe native, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026, at Casita Assisted Living. He was born on April 7, 1950. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather to his entire family.
Joe found joy in the simple and meaningful parts of life. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, chopping wood, attending classic car shows,...
Ezequiel "Zeke" Garcia
Sep 25, 2026
With broken hearts and enduring love, we honor the life of Ezequiel “Zeke” Garcia, 48, a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, companion, and friend. Zeke’s life was rooted in his faith in Christ, his devotion to his family, and the meaningful relationships he built along the way. Above all, he was a proud father to his children. He led by...
Alex Carrillo
Sep 24, 2026
Alex Carrillo entered his eternal home into the arms of his savior, Jesus Christ, on September 24, 2026, and to celebrate his son’s birthday. Born in Carrizo Springs, Texas, on February 17, 1954, to Uvaldo and Tiodora Carrillo, Alex grew up in Hobbs, New Mexico. Alex loved his family, football, hunting, and gardening.
Family was Alex’s first love and took immense...
H. L. "Hezzie" Gibson
Sep 23, 2026
H. L. “Hezzie” Gibson, born September 7th, 1933, in Athens, Tennessee to Pearl and Lloyd Gibson. He passed away peacefully on September 23rd, 2026, in New Mexico, after a life well lived at the age of 93.
Hezzie is survived by his son, Lee Gibson (Felicia); his grandson, John Gibson (Rachel); his granddaughter, Maria Gibson; his great-granddaughter, Paisley Gibson; and his...
Dominic Gurule
Sep 22, 2026
Dominic Gurule made it home to eternal love on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026. Dominic came to the world on November 25th, 1995 in Albuquerque, NM. Dominic was a mystic and a seeker of truth, a lover of all things nature, an angel on Earth. Dominic was Love incarnate with a gift of making others smile and shooting baskets from half...
Paul J Akers Jr.
Sep 20, 2026
In Loving Memory of Paul J Akers Jr., Loving Brother, Twin, Uncle and Son. Paul was called home and gained his wings in Angel Fire, NM on September 20, 2026, at the age of 43. Paul was born in Albuquerque, NM on May 27, 1983, to his parents, Paul Sr. and Manuelita Akers. Moved to the East mountains and graduated...
George Morse
Sep 19, 2026
George Fischer Morse
July 30, 1947 – September 19, 2026
A very unique person was the first-born son of William Morse and Theodora Doris Pulone. They named him George Fischer, a name chosen from the paternal side of the family. He learned to love fishing and all sports from his father, who sadly died when George was 10 years old. Graduating from...
Charles Catanach
Sep 15, 2026
Charles A. Catanach passed away on September 15, 2026. He was 62 years old. Charles was born on January 30, 1964, in Santa Fe New Mexico and was the 5th of 7 brothers of Jimmy and Gloria Catanach. Charlie worked as a journeyman plumber with Saddleback Plumbing until around 2015. He was a graduate of Santa Fe High School and...
Gabina "Gabinita" Madrid
Sep 15, 2026
Gabina Madrid, our cherished matriarch, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Canjilon, New Mexico, she carried her hometown in her heart throughout her 101 years of life.
Gabina was known for her warm, generous spirit. She treasured her family above all. Trips to Canjilon, picking piñon, and quiet moments under the oak tree...
Barbara Brandenburg Brenner
Sep 15, 2026
Barbara Brandenburg Brenner, 97, passed from this world to begin a new adventure on September 15, 2026. A lifelong resident of Taos, Barbara was born in Santa Fe on August 3, 1929 to her parents J.P. (Jack) and Dorothy (Berninghaus) Brandenburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband John M. Brenner, and her younger sister Marcia.
Barbara filled...
Frank Gabaldon
Sep 14, 2026
Frank Gabaldon, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and man of deep faith, was born on January 29, 1940. He was born to eternal life on September 14, 2026, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
Frank shared 53 years of marriage with his loving wife, Sonia Gabaldon. Together, they built a life rooted in love, faith, family, and...
Joann Veronica Ortiz
Sep 14, 2026
Joann was a kind, hardworking, and generous soul who took tremendous pride in her family. She was always willing
and ready to help in any way she could and was loved by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Family was at the center of Joann's life, and her grandchildren held an especially important place in her heart. She
cared for them,...
Zanet Ramos Benavidez
Sep 13, 2026
Zanet Elnora Ramos-Benavidez passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 13, 2026. She was 52 years old. Zanet was born on October 5, 1973, in Colorado Springs, CO, and was the oldest daughter of Dwight P. Ramos and Pamelia E. Ramos (nee Bailey).
She dedicated 32 years to Santa Fe Public Schools, teaching many young people at Ortiz Middle School, Devargas Jr....
Roseanne Lopez
Sep 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of Roseanne Lopez
February 9, 1960 - September 12, 2026
Roseanne Lopez, 66, passed away on September 12, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with her family at her side after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Throughout her life, Roseanne faced multiple battles with cancer, and each time she met them with a strength and courage that was truly...
Arturo H. Sisneros
Sep 12, 2026
Arturo H. Sisneros, 81, of El Rito, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on September 12, 2026. Born on July 2, 1945, he graduated from Northern New Mexico Normal School in 1964 and proudly served 21 years in the United States Army, including service in the Vietnam War (1968–1971), Korea (1982), and three tours in Germany. His military career...
Jerry Blair Halladay
Sep 12, 2026
Jerry “Doc” Halladay was born June 19, 1950 in Ruidoso, NM to parents Blair and Shirley Halladay (Watson). After high school, Jerry entered the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Vandenberg Air Force Base in Lompoc, CA. It was in Lompoc that he met, and later married, Patty Anderson. Jerry and Patty had three children. Jerry and Patty moved...
