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

Jan 13, 2026

Beloved mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother passed away on January 13, 2026. Selfa was born on September 8, 1932 in Truchas, New Mexico. She lived most of her life in Santa Fe, New Mexico with her husband Efren Trujillo. Selfa was an amazing, kind, loving, happy, and very funny person. She will be greatly missed. Selfa was...

Jan 13, 2026

Jan 13, 2026

Marjorie Lee Felser (nee) Mahr, formerly of Baltimore, MD, passed away in Taos, NM, on January 13, 2026. She is survived by her brother, Malcolm D. Mahr (Vero Beach, FL); three children, Andrew J. Felser (Denver, CO), Lawrence D. Felser (Ithaca, NY), and Susanne R. Felser (Taos, NM); three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Marjorie braved the 70s, working in a man’s...

Jan 12, 2026

Maria Ymelda Santos, lovingly known as Ymelda or Auntie Y, peacefully passed away in her lifelong home in Nambe, New Mexico, on January 12, 2026, surrounded by her devoted family. Born on September 25, 1953, in Nambe, she was a cherished member of her community, known for her warmth and generosity.

Throughout her life, Ymelda dedicated herself to her family as...

Jan 10, 2026

Billy Doyle Houser, a cherished resident of Red River, New Mexico, passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 74. Born in 1951, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Billy embraced life with a friendly spirit and a deep commitment to his Christian faith.

Billy lived in Red River for more than 20 years, working in various places throughout town and...

Jan 10, 2026

Charles Ray Lopez Jr., 75, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on the morning of Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his home in Santa Fe, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Charles was born in Raton, NM, on February 26, 1950. He was raised in Santa Fe, NM, and was the youngest of six children. Charles attended Alvord Elementary...

Jan 10, 2026

Sharon Loraine Davis Hosenfeld, a devoted advocate in the field of healthcare and a beloved member of her family and community, passed away on January 10, 2026, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Born on April 24, 1946, in Rochester, New York, Sharon embodied strength, compassion, and resilience throughout her life—qualities that shone brightly in her personal and professional endeavors.

Sharon's journey...

Jan 9, 2026

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love.

But the greatest of these is Love.

1 Corinthians13:13

Brian James Pino, a tribal member from Taos Pueblo born on April 11, 1979, a man of true dedication, and endless love for his family was called to join Our Sweet Lord and Savior on Friday, January 9, 2026 following a lengthy and serious illness.

Please...

Jan 9, 2026

Curtis Michael Paul Martinez, known to many as "Curt", passed away peacefully at the age of 41. During his time, he touched many lives and created lasting memories. A full Obituary and service information will be posted as soon as possible. Rivera Family Funerals & Cremations in Espanola will be handling services. We offer our most sincere condolences to all. 

Jan 8, 2026

Jan 6, 2026

Roberto “Bobby” Mondragón passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, at approximately 11:00 p.m. in Española, New Mexico due to natural causes. He was 85 years old. Born in Anton Chico, New Mexico, his humble beginnings shaped the values he carried throughout his life—hard work, humility, faith in people, and an unshakable belief that leadership should serve everyday families. 

Roberto served...

Jan 5, 2026

Our beloved sister, aunt, and friend, Theresa A. Ortiz, 51, born in Taos, New Mexico passed away on January 5, 2026.

Theresa is preceded in death by her parents, Mary Ortiz and Lupe Concha, grandparents, Juan Ortiz, Felecita Ortiz, Antonio Concha, Ignacia Concha, niece Mavis, uncles Felix and Leandro, aunt Rose, cousins Harold and Hector.

Theresa is survived by her siblings, Berna...

Jan 4, 2026

Rudy Manuel Martinez, affectionately known as "Crew Chief" or "Nine Grand," passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, at the age of 67. Born on May 30, 1958, in Fairview, New Mexico, Rudy's life was marked by his compassionate spirit and love for his family, friends, and drag racing.

Rudy was a kind and generous soul,...

Jan 3, 2026

Laura Jean Smith passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Jean, as she was fondly known, radiated warmth and kindness throughout her life, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her.

Jean, the noted author and editor of ten books on Buddhism, was born in Savannah, Georgia, on September 3, 1938. She attended Duke University...

Jan 2, 2026

Robert Eddy Puryear passed away on January 2, 2026. The second of three children, Robert was born on November 27, 1948 to Benjamin Peyton Puryear and Frances Avis Hamlette. He and his older brother John Peyton Puryear and younger sister Debra Lynn Puryear were born in Gardena, California, as their father was stationed in Long Beach as a Navy officer...

Jan 2, 2026

Rose Padilla, age 61, went to be with the lord in heaven on January 2, 2026. Surrounded by her loved ones. She was a devoted Mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, niece, and friend. She loved spending time with her family. Rose was a big jokester and was always ready for a good laugh. Her hobbies were art and crafts, which she...

Jan 1, 2026

Mary Louise Williams passed away on January 1, 2026, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was 89. Mary Louise (also known as “Mary Lou”) was a gifted teacher, a lover of history, a solid friend to many, and dedicated to environmental and civil issues. She cared about the “common good” and used that phrase frequently in her writing and conversations.

She...

Jan 1, 2026

JoAnn Johnson, 94, was born December 10, 1931, in Seymour, IN to Edna and John Garvey. She married James Johnson, her high school sweetheart in 1953. He preceded her in death in 2001. She is survived by two children: Jan Funkhouser (Clay) of Portland OR and Mike Johnson (Thai) of Redondo Beach, CA and two grandchildren Megan and Kevin Funkhouser.

Horses,...

Dec 31, 2025

Joe M. Garcia

January 20, 1940 – December 31, 2025

Joe M. Garcia of Velarde, New Mexico, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, due to natural causes. He was surrounded by the love of those who meant the most to him. Joe was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend whose presence enriched the lives of all...

Dec 31, 2025

Lucas Emiliano Chavez, a cherished father and beloved grandfather, departed from this life on December 31, 2025, at the age of 51. Born on February 23, 1974, Lucas dedicated his life to the noble craft of construction, a vocation he embraced with steadfast determination and unyielding commitment. From the humble beginnings of homes rising from the ground to the intricate...