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

Antoinette (Mals) Sheffield

Antoinette (Mals) Sheffield

Jul 20, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother Antoinette Marie (Mals) Sheffield at the age of 74.

 

Antoinette was born on October 3, 1949 in Dayton, OH to Chester and Betty Mals. Raised in Dayton, Antoinette spent her young adult years working at a local hospital in the newborn nursery. She loved...

Rudy Lujan

Rudy Lujan

Jul 19, 2024

M. Rudy Lujan passed away on July 19, 2024. He was born on August 22, 1940 in Santa Fe New Mexico to Jose and Mary Lujan. He is survived by his wife Fermie to whom he was married for 56 years and by his children Manny Lujan, Mona Lujan, and spouse Brent Smerud. He is also survived by his sisters...

Levi Valdez

Levi Valdez

Jul 17, 2024

Levi Valdez, 86, a resident of Velarde, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.  Born in la Petaca, NM, on January 6, 1938, 

 

Levi was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Mila María Valdez; parents, Manuel Sr. and Delidia; brothers, Pastor Elias Valdez and Manuel Valdez Jr.; sisters, Alice Martinez, Bertha Esquibel, Susie Martinez and Estella...

Beatrice Samaniego

Beatrice Samaniego

Jul 17, 2024

Beatrice Samaniego, 75, a lifelong resident of Chimayo, NM, passed away on July 17, 2024. 

 

Beatrice was preceded in death by parents; Abel and Ramoncita Garcia, sister; Mary Frances and son; Timothy Samaniego. 

 

She is survived by her children, daughter; Erika Samaniego (Lucas), son; Robert Garcia, siblings; Labrie Garcia, Molly Martinez, Lily Martinez, Viola Garcia, Carol Espinosa (Tito).  ...

Jimmy Montgomery

Jimmy Montgomery

Jul 16, 2024

James Montgomery passed away on July 16, 2024.  The traditional approach would be to tell you about all of Jimmy’s accomplishments in life and his outstanding character. Well Jimmy didn’t have a long list of business successes or relationships to brag about but he did have that outstanding character.

 

 

Jimmy was born in Southern California in January of 1954....

Priscilla Ulibarri

Priscilla Ulibarri

Jul 15, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother Priscilla (PC) Ulibarri.  PC passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family, on July 15, 2024.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Reynaldo (Reinnie) Ulibarri; daughter, Paulette Ulibarri; parents, Manford and Isabel Chavez; Sister, Adela Harris; Brothers, Gilbert, Bobby, and Ruben Chavez. In-laws: Leo...

Oclides Martinez

Oclides Martinez

Jul 15, 2024

Oclides Martinez, age 84, of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on July 15, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Patricio Martinez and Orlando Arellano, her parents, Sergio and Dora Segura, granddaughter, Patricia Martinez Medina, sons-in-law David Hudson and Kevin Rucker, and several siblings.

 

She is survived by her loving children: Anita Martinez (Larry), Patricia Jonaidi (Thabet), Joaquin...

Matias Gonzales

Matias Gonzales

Jul 15, 2024

Matias Gonzales, 85, passed away on July 15, 2024, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Matias was born in Santa Fe, NM on September 27, 1938, to his parents Matias and Irene Gonzales. He proudly served in the United States Army as a corporal. 

Matias is preceded in death by his parents; his son Matias L. Gonzales; his sister, Dolores Dotson;...

Charlie Sena

Charlie Sena

Jul 14, 2024

Charlie Sena, age 89, passed away peacefully at home in Pecos NM, on Sunday, July 14, 2024.  Charlie was born November 4, 1934, in East Pecos NM, the son of the late Isidro and Lore Sena.  Survived by his wife Diana Grabowsky.

Charlie was the jack of all trades and owned Pecos Auto Repair.  Charlie loved spending time with his family,...

Adrian Gallegos

Adrian Gallegos

Jul 14, 2024

Adrian Robert Gallegos 

 

March 29,1941- July 14, 2024

 

Our beloved Adrian Gallegos of Santa Fe, NM went to be our Lord Sunday, July 14, 2024. 

 

He loved being around family. Adrian loved being outdoors. He spent his time fishing, hunting and raising and caring for his pigeons. He loved music and was a drummer and singer since a...

Abel Fernandez

Abel Fernandez

Jul 13, 2024

Abel Enoch Fernandez, of Santa Fe, NM, age 51, passed away July 13, 2024. Abel was born December 12, 1972, in Los Alamos to Pablo Jose Fernandez and Vitalia Gonzales. Abel was a US Navy Veteran. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time in the outdoors, especially the mountains. He loved getting time to spend with his grandchildren and talked...

Kezhuang Zhao

Kezhuang Zhao

Jul 13, 2024

Viewing at River Family Memorial Gardens

August 3, 2024

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

417 East Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505

 

Celebration of Life at the Lodge at Santa Fe

August 3, 2024 

2:30 PM – 5:30 PM

750 N St Francis Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87501

 

Kezhuang Zhao, June 23, 1954 - July 13, 2024.   

  

Kezhuang Zhao, known to most as just...

Catherine Pogue

Catherine Pogue

Jul 13, 2024

Catherine Ann (Farrelly) Pogue, our beloved “Meemee”, went peacefully home to the Heavenly Garden in the early hours of July 13, 2024 after a brief illness. She was 78 years young. She joined those who went before her, including her husband of 50 years, Darwyn, her mom, Gerry, her brother, Richard, and many of her fur babies. Cathy was a...

Michael Camacho

Michael Camacho

Jul 10, 2024

Michael Eugene Camacho lost his battle to cancer on July 10, 2024. 

Mike loved his family, friends, the outdoors, listening to old school music, and the Denver Broncos. 

 

He is preceded in death by his son Michael C., daughter Jessica P., Father Louis Camacho, Mother Esther Ortega, sisters Jackie and Denise, brothers Raymond, Louie, Carl, and Robert, and many...

Barbara Lopez

Barbara Lopez

Jul 10, 2024

Rosary:    Wednesday, July 17, 2024 9:00am San Isidro Catholic Church

Mass        Wednesday, July 17, 2024 10:00am San Isidro Catholic Church

 

Daniel Rodriguez

Daniel Rodriguez

Jul 10, 2024

Daniel A Rodriguez 72, of Santa Fe passed away peacefully on July 10, 2024.

He was born December 15, 1951. In Albuquerque, NM to Manuelita Trujillo and Avenicio Rodríguez. He was raised in Santa Fe, NM by his mother and stepfather Braulio Garcia and his four brothers.

Daniel was in the Navy during the Vietnam War and was extremely proud of his...

Lucio Gallegos

Lucio Gallegos

Jul 9, 2024

Lucio M Gallegos Torres, a resident of Abiquiu, NM, passed away on July 9, 2024. He was born on November 28, 1990, in Espanola, NM, to parents Teodore J. Gallegos and Sipriana Torres. 

 

Lucio was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jose De La Luz Gallegos, grandmother, Maria Lucia Martinez de Gallegos, uncles, Jose Pedro Gallegos, Lorenzo Gallegos, and...

Jean Regensberg

Jean Regensberg

Jul 8, 2024

Jean Beatrice Regensberg, age 83, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2024. Jean was preceded in death by her loving parents, Mary and Henry Garcia, and her dear brothers, Arthur Garcia and Henry Jr. Garcia. > > She is survived by her former husband, Joe Dan Regensberg, and her beloved daughters, Liz...

Edward Nazzaro

Edward Nazzaro

Jul 7, 2024

 

 

After an extended illness, Edward Michael James Nazzaro, fondly known as Ed, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 7, 2024, in Santa Fe, New Mexico with his devoted husband and life partner of more than 20 years, Michael John Gary, by his side. 

 

Born on March 30, 1951, in Dover, New Jersey, to Joseph Salvatore Nazzaro...

Juan Valdez

Juan Valdez

Jul 7, 2024

Juan A. Valdez, of Santa Fe, NM passed away on July 7, 2024. He was born in Santa Fe, NM on November 30, 1950, to Victor Valdez and Charlotte Padilla Valdez. He was a lifetime resident of Santa Fe. Juan will always be remembered for his passion for helping those who were battling alcohol and drug addictions. He used humor...

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