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

Ernestine Tina Zafarano

Ernestine Tina Zafarano

Nov 15, 2024

Ernestine (Ernestina/Tina) T. Zafarano passed away peacefully at home on November 15, 2024 at age 91 with her family. Ernestina was born on January 19, 1933 in Carlsbad, NM to Bernardino Trujillo and Manuela Trujillo née Alvarez, the seventh of thirteen children (of which eleven lived to adulthood). At a young age her family moved their home in nearby Loving,...

Beatrice Marie Kaundart

Beatrice Marie Kaundart

Nov 15, 2024

Beatrice (Bea) Kaundart, formally from Santa Fe, passed away peacefully on November 15th surrounded by her family. She was 92 years old. 

Bea was born in Ocate, NM and later moved to Santa Fe where she met her future husband, Billy Kaundart. 

She and Billy wed and had three children, Jeana, Sharon and Ron. 

She worked at the Palace and La Fonda restaurants...

Mary Magdelene Ortiz

Mary Magdelene Ortiz

Nov 15, 2024

Mary Magdalene Ortiz (Gonzales) 4/12/1936 - 11/15/2024, Passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family.

 She is preceded in death by Her Father Miguel Gonzales, Mother Sarah Gonzales (Herrera). Sister Mercedes Romero, Husband Sam Ortiz, Son Ralph Ortiz, and grandson Michael Ortiz. She is survived by Son Sammy Michael Ortiz (Beatrice), Son Raymond Ortiz (Kathleen), Son Bob Ortiz (Karen), Daughter...

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

Vera Teresa Yuma

Vera Teresa Yuma

Nov 12, 2024

Vera Teresa Yuma, age 64, passed away in her hometown of Taos, NM on November 12, 2024.

Vera was born in October of 1960 to Rose and Dicky Yuma in Dixon New Mexico.

Vera was a loving and caring mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She was an amazing mother to two children- Nicholas and Joseph Morgas. She loved her “boys” beyond...

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 to...

Shirley Papin

Shirley Papin

Nov 11, 2024

Shirley Papin

March 3, 1935 - Nov. 11, 2024

Shirley was born in Blaine, Washington to George and Lillian Brandt amid the great depression. They relocated to Bellingham shortly after. Her parents had come from very humble circumstances and through hard work managed to achieve a middle-class life. Her father George “Turk” was a fisherman and the first boat he built was...

Mike Leo Marquez

Mike Leo Marquez

Nov 10, 2024

Mike Leo Marquez, 34, was called home to our Lord Jesus Christ unexpectedly on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Mike was born on March 21, 1990, in Santa Fe, NM to Leo and Nadine Marquez. He met and fell in love with his fiancée Shalynn Herrera over 18 years ago, and the couple had three beautiful daughters together, Aaliyah, Diandra, and...

Mike Leo Marquez

Mike Leo Marquez

Nov 10, 2024

Mike Leo Marquez, 34, was born on March 21st, 1990, to Leo and Nadine Marquez in Santa Fe, NM.

Mike was a loving and devoted man/father to his fiancé Shalynn Herrera of over 18 years, and their three beautiful daughters Aaliyah, Diandra and Jenessa Marquez. Mike and Shalynn met in the summer of 2006, and they began their unconditional and eternal...

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...

Julianne Brennan Bodnar

Julianne Brennan Bodnar

Nov 9, 2024

Julianne Brennan Bodnar, beloved mother, devoted social worker, treasured friend, passed away, surrounded by loved ones, at her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico on November 9th, following a recent diagnosis with cancer.

 Julianne lived a life rich with love, adventure and purpose. She was born in New Orleans to Leslie and Bernardine Bodnar on April 23, 1947. She grew up...

Geri Ann Giron Tapia

Geri Ann Giron Tapia

Nov 8, 2024

Geri Ann Giron Tapia passed away unexpectedly on November 8, 2024. Geri Ann was born and raised in Santa Fe, she was a daughter, sister, aunt and mother.

 Geri Ann is preceded in death by her parents Joe and Cordi Giron, Sister Gloria Ortega, Brother Duayne Giron, nephew Adrian Giron, great nephew Anthony Ortega and great niece Angelina Ortega.

 Geri Ann is...

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...

Larry Hernandez

Larry Hernandez

Nov 4, 2024

It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of our father Larry Hernandez with his loved ones at his side. Larry was a devoted father, brother and loyal friend. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Leon and Alicia Hernandez, brother John and sister-in-law Joyce. He is survived by his children Renee (Francisco) and Lorenzo (Maeanna). Grandchildren Lanayah,...

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...

Victoria Gonzales

Victoria Gonzales

Nov 3, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Victoria Gonzales on November 3, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on December 23, 1938, Victoria was one of 8 children born to Jose Maria and Matiana Martinez.

Victoria will be reunited with her son Lawrence Gonazales, her Parents, Brothers Antonio, Ramon, and Michael, and Sister MaryAnn. She is...

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