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

Adrian Martinez

Adrian Martinez

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

Dale Goering

Dale Goering

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...

Raymond Lopez

Raymond Lopez

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,...

Howard S. Sherry

Howard S. Sherry

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...

John Anthony Montoya

John Anthony Montoya

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...

Joe T Chavez Sr

Joe T Chavez Sr

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...

Daniel (Danny) C. Sanchez

Daniel (Danny) C. Sanchez

Nov 4, 2024

Daniel (Danny) C. Sanchez, age 61, a resident of Alcalde, New Mexico, passed away on November 4, 2024.

 He was preceded in death by his grandson, Elijah, his mother, Carmen M. Sanchez, his father, Edward T. Sanchez, Sr., brother, Edward T. Sanchez, Jr., maternal grandfather, Bonifacio Maestas, paternal grandparents, Antonio and Louisa Sanchez, Godparents, Donna and Robert Shadoan. 

 Danny was born in...

John Charles Patrick Chapman

John Charles Patrick Chapman

Nov 4, 2024

John Charles Patrick Chapman passed away in the early morning of November 4th, 2024, after a long battle with various illnesses. 

John was a generous man, willing to lend his shirt or a story to anyone in need. He proudly served in the United States Army during Vietnam and was an active Veteran in New Mexico as a member of the...

Eddie Ray Martinez

Eddie Ray Martinez

Nov 3, 2024

Eddie Ray Martinez was born on July 16th, 1966, in Denver, Colorado. He passed away suddenly on Sunday November 3, 2024. 

He was a professional painter and had just started his own business. He liked fishing. Camping, hanging around with his family and cheering on his Los Angeles Rams. 

He is survived by his Fiancé, Catherine Howland, and very close friend Candy...

Mary Lou Salazar

Mary Lou Salazar

Nov 2, 2024

Mary Lou Salazar, age 92, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024 at the family ranch in Stanley, New Mexico, surrounded by her loved ones. 

Mary Lou was born on March 31, 1932, in Stanley, New Mexico and graduated from Stanley high school.

Mary Lou was born to Basilio and Miquelita Anaya (deceased) and She is also preceded in death and widowed...

Joann Kay Sterrett

Joann Kay Sterrett

Nov 1, 2024

Joann Kay Sterrett born on the 12th of January 1942 in her parents home, passed away on November 1, 2024. Joann was the third born child of Roy and Ina Ratliff. As a child, she stayed exceptionally active in horse shows and a was a proud member of the Santa Fe Horse Show Association.

 Joann married John Sterrett in 1961 with...

Carolyn Louise Doherty

Carolyn Louise Doherty

Oct 31, 2024

Carolyn Doherty Obituary

Carolyn L Doherty passed away peacefully in her home in Santa Fe on October 31, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Carolyn was born on October 1, 1934, to her parents, Ralph and Louise Gilbert of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. She graduated from Syracuse University magna cum laude with a B.A. in Fine Arts. She worked as a fashion designer in...

Michael Alberico

Michael Alberico

Oct 31, 2024

Michael Anthony Alberico 63 of Santa Fe passed away peacefully on 10/31/2024. The lord called him home after a lengthy illness he was born in Santa Fe NM, He is proceeded in death by his loving parents Ralph and Esther Alberico, Sister Patricia Martinez and Brother Ralph Jr. Alberico. He is survived by his 3 sisters, Debbie Trujillo, Carmen Garduno,...

Kurt Allen Riefner

Kurt Allen Riefner

Oct 31, 2024

Kurt Allen Riefner, born October 10, 1958, passed away October 31, 2024, In Taos, N.M. 

He is survived by his two sons Nicholas Riefner (Ariana) and Ian Riefner, his 3 brothers Don Riefner, Willie Riefner and Bob Riefner, and his grandson, Noah Riefner.

His love of dogs, darts, friends and family and above all, Pittsburgh sports was immense and will never be...

Martha L. Rotunno

Martha L. Rotunno

Oct 31, 2024

Martha Luna Rotunno, 92, passed away at home on October 31, 2024, in Santa Fe, NM, surrounded by loving family. Martha was born in Saginaw, Michigan on October 24, 1932. She was preceded in death by Robert A. Rotunno, Father of her children; Joe Medina, Companion; Sons: Robert Steven (Sharon Voss), Angelo Eric and Gilbert Joseph; Parents: Lee and Joseph...

Gilbert P. Martinez

Gilbert P. Martinez

Oct 30, 2024

Gilbert P. Martinez passed away peacefully in his childhood home on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024. He was born in Santa Fe, NM on June 11th, 1970. He graduated with honors from TX DeVry University and NM Highlands University. Gilbert worked and retired from the State of New Mexico. He loved music, cats, the Dallas Cowboys, and traveling around the world....

Matthew Cantu

Matthew Cantu

Oct 30, 2024

Matthew Cantu passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 30, 2024. In honor of Matthew, a memorial service will be held at Santa Fe Baptist Church, 4977 Agua Fria, on Saturday, November 2 at 11:00. Private burial will be held at a later date. Matthew was born on May 22, 1993, in Los Alamos,...

Angelica Medina

Angelica Medina

Oct 30, 2024

Angelica Medina, 88, from Chimayo, NM, passed away on October 30, 2024, due to a short illness. She was born on February 7, 1936, in Coyote, NM, to parents Vicente and Beatrice Martinez. She was married to Johnny Medina on October 25, 1958, at Santa Cruz, NM. 

Angelica was preceded in death by her parents, Vicente and Beatrice Martinez, son, Johnny...

Carla Muth

Carla Muth

Oct 29, 2024

 

Carla L. Muth 07/10/42 - 10/29/24 

Carla was born in Lansing, Michigan on July 10, 1942, the daughter of Carl and Leah Peterson. The family followed her father to Los Alamos after the war and his work on the Manhattan Project. She spent her junior high and senior high school years in Los Alamos. Carla attended the University of New Mexico...

Rebecca Donohue

Rebecca Donohue

Oct 29, 2024

Rebecca (Becky) Donohue passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 29th, 2024, surrounded by family. Becky was born in Greensboro, North Carolina in 1949. After high school, she attended Randolph-Macon Woman’s College before transferring to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she received a B.A. in 1971. She received an M.A. from George Washington University in...

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