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

Jul 23, 2021

Matthew Lee Whitaker passed away unexpectedly on July 23, 2021, in Los Alamos, NM.  Matthew was born on November 2, 1978, in Los Alamos, NM and was a graduate of Los Alamos High School, class of 1997. After high school he enrolled in some college classes and took part in a technician training program at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Later,...

Jul 22, 2021

Val E. Ortiz, a baker, passed away peacefully at his home in Arroyo Seco, NM on July 22,2021 surrounded by family and loved ones. Val was born on February 14, 1949 in Santa Fe, NM to Ernesto and Ramona Ortiz. In 1985 he met his lifelong love, Brenda and Val have been together since. He enjoyed the company of his...

Jul 22, 2021

Michael Alfredo Esquibel

May 9, 1968- July 22, 2021

Thursday afternoon, baseball star Michael Esquibel stepped up to the plate one final time before retiring. The call was made to swing for the fences and Mike did just that. He battled through 9 long innings and when it was time, hit a dinger to go on home. On July 22,...

Jul 20, 2021

Richard Lee Bedwell died peacefully in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, with family by his side.  Born in Linton, Indiana on August 15, 1942, to parents, Larney James Bedwell and Minnie Catherine Cox. 

Richard is survived by a brother Larry Bedwell of Washington, Indiana.  Richard started his military career at Turner AFB in Georgia, he then...

Jul 20, 2021

Our Lord took our beloved mother Elsie Lopez home on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her husband Joe Lopez, her parents Prudencio

and Ramona Quintana / Cleto and Eloisa Royal, son Adrian Quintana,  brothers Benny, Amador, and Al Quintana.  She is survived by her daughters Irma (Sam), Elaine (Melvin), Brenda (Eddy Roy), Phyllis (Steve), Amy...

Jul 18, 2021

Jul 17, 2021

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JAMES (JIMMY) SALAZAR

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James (Jimmy) Salazar on Saturday, July 17, 2021.  He passed away at his Santa Fe home surrounded by family and loved ones.  Jimmy was very well known and loved by many in Santa Fe.  Jimmy was born March 4, 1928 in Flagstaff, AZ, the son...

Jul 17, 2021

Joshua Allen Cata, 21 of Ohkay Owingeh passed July 17, 2021. Joshua was born to James Allen Cata Sr. and late Regina Donicia Tafoya Cata.

Joshua was proceeded in death by his mother Regina Donicia Tafoya Cata, brother James Allen Cata Jr. Uncle Joseph Lloyd Cata, grandmother Marie Tafoya, uncle Max Tafoya, great grand-parents Johnnie & Petrolina Aguino, Jose Isidro...

Jul 17, 2021

Sally Ann Howell, 77, of Ranchitos passed away on July 17, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Everett “Bud” and Juanita Howell and nephew, Patrick D. Montoya. Sally is survived by her only brother, Eddie B. Howell, nieces, Cheryl L. Montoya and family, and Mary Espinoza and family, great-nieces and nephews, Rebekah, Jadah, Selah, Samantha (Nathen...

Jul 17, 2021

Helen Eileen Anderson passed away peacefully on July 17, 2021, surrounded by her family.  Helen was born in Taos, New Mexico on July 10, 1925 to the late Floyd and Daphne Santistevan.  Her mother and grandmother were school teachers so depending on where they were teaching, was where Helen attended school.  She attended school in Taos, Ojo Caliente, Santa Cruz...

Jul 16, 2021

Antonio “Tony” MendoncaBeloved father, grandfather, and brother was called home tothe Lord on July 16, 2021.Tony was preceded in death by his mother Benigna Trujillo,father Jerry Mendonca, brothers Ernesto Herrera and JerryMendonca.Tony is survived by his wife of 57 years Kathy; children, Chris(Toni), Orlando (Dorothy), Jerry, Barbara (Brian) and Brenda(Turtle); sisters, Angie Roybal, Maryann Mendonca and LindyMendonca; nine grand-children; Eric,...

Jul 16, 2021

Robert A. Krakowski, age 83 and longtime resident of Santa Fe, NM, died on July 16, 2021 due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease. Born October 13, 1938, in Ohio, Bob received a BS in Chemical Engineering from The Ohio State University and a PhD in Nuclear Engineering from the University of California. He began his career working on nuclear material...

Jul 16, 2021

Antonio A. Martinez, 83 of Des Montes passed away on July 16, 2021. 

Services will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 1 PM at Rivera Funeral Home.  Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com

 

Jul 16, 2021

Gilbert John Chavez Sr. 75, passed away peacefully at his home in Questa, NM on July 16, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born in Center, CO  to Pacifica “Alice” Aragon and Roger Chavez. Gilbert served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was active duty in Vietnam. He married Valerie Chavez (Martinez) in 1966. He retired from the Denver...

Jul 14, 2021

LOS ALAMOS - Abbe June Neal of Los Alamos, New Mexico passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 14th at the age of 64.

Abbe was born in Boone, North Carolina on August 20th, 1956 to Shirley Hartley and Grady Lionell Lewis. She attended classes at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and worked as a Librarian until...

Jul 13, 2021

Memorial Service are pending.

Jul 12, 2021

Mary “Karen” Reyer passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on July 12, 2021. Karen is survived by her husband, Eldon, three daughters, Kareen Reyer-Martinez, Maureen Reyer- Morley, AishaIseghohimen and spouses. Karen and Eldon have seven grandchildren, Inger Oldenburgh, Ashleigh Sandoval, Jacinto Martin, Maureen Martin, Kinsey Morley, Mia Coomes, Rhys Coomes and one great-grandson, Carter Sandoval. Karen was married to Eldon...

Jul 11, 2021

Ralph A. Watilo (1931-2021)

Whenever Ralph Allan Watilo had a problem, he mulled over every detail until he had the ideal solution. He poured this perfectionism into everything he loved, such as classical music, VWs, photography, woodworking and family. While he would have eventually found a way to live forever, too, he ran out of time in the early morning...

Jul 11, 2021

Ryan Patrick Gallegos, 31 of El Rito was called home to be with the Lord on July 11th, 2021. He was born December 17, 1989. He was proceeded in death by his Grandpo Patricio Gallegos, Grandma Erminia Martinez, Uncle Phillip Martinez, Paternal Father Antonio Archuleta, and Sister Sharon Ortiz.

Ryan is the Beloved Son of: Renee Gallegos of Albuquerque and...

Jul 10, 2021

Melvin M Salazar, 65, of Cerro, New Mexico passed at home on July 10, 2021 surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Nicole, parents, Ruben and Jessie Salazar and brothers, Willie D. Salazar and Frankie Salazar.  Melvin is survived by his son, Ruben Salazar, his siblings, Evelyn (Dan) Quintana, Carl (Rosemary) Salazar, Elva Sanchez, Florence...