Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Michael Varela
Dec 9, 2021
Michael Varela, 56 passed away suddenly on December 9, 2021. He was born on June 9, 1965 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Mike and Frances Varela.
He is survived by his parents; Mike and Frances Varela, daughters; Jamie and Valerie Varela, Lois Varela, brother; Darrell Varela (Priscilla), sisters; Darelene and Mattie Varela, nieces; Chrystal Wright (Jr), Maddison and Aubrey...
Robert Roybal
Dec 9, 2021
Robert Manuel Roybal (78) of Nambe NM went to his rest peacefully on December 9, 2021.
Robert was born on May 22, 1943, the second of nine children of Pablo and Ruby Roybal, and was raised on the Rancho Las Lagunas dairy farm in Nambe, NM. Robert and his siblings were an integral part of running the family farm which...
Herbert Martinez
Dec 9, 2021
Herbert Melvin Martinez, 76, of Santa Clara Pueblo died Thursday December 9, 2021.
Mr. Martinez was a graduate of Espanola High School and went on to attend The University of Colorado Architecture Program in Denver, CO. He served as a Sergeant in the US Army during the Vietnam era. He worked as an architect for Kenneth Clark and assoc. (Santa...
Iris Kobayashi Fresquez
Dec 8, 2021
Iris Hideko Kobayashi Fresquez Born Nov 8, 1925 was lifted from this life early morning on Dec 8, 2021. She was an extraordinarily kind and compassionate woman with a delightful sense of humor, and the ability to say things to make those around her laugh and smile, even up to the day before she died. She never failed to thank...
Everett "Andy" Anderson
Dec 8, 2021
Everett “Andy” AndersonJuly 03, 1937-December 8, 2021
Everett “Andy” Allen Anderson, of Santa Fe passed away on December 8, 2021 at the age of 84. A true extrovert, he was happiest when surrounded by and in service of others. “Sempre Famiglia”, Family Forever, a phrase that he loved, expresses his devotion to Rosalie, his wife of 52 years, daughter Amy...
Luis Caraveo-Murillo
Dec 8, 2021
Luis Roberto Caraveo Murillo, 30, passed away on December 08, 2021. He was born on January 04, 1991 to Ernestina and Luis Caraveo.
He is survived by his mother; Ernestina Caraveo, father; Luis Caraveo, brother; Lorenzo Caraveo, sister; Carla Caraveo, uncle; Jaime Murillo.
Thank you to everyone that helped him along the way, to who guided him and gave him...
Samuel "Sam" Martinez
Dec 7, 2021
Samuel J. Martinez (Sam) age 57, a resident of Hernandez returned to his heavenly father on December 7, 2021. He was born on July 3rd, 1964 to his parents Samuel and Felis Martinez.
Sam was a loving son, father, brother, uncle, companion and friend. Sam was employed at Hacienda Home Centers for 22 yrs before retiring. He loved spending time...
Victor Padilla
Dec 7, 2021
Victor R. Padilla Sr. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 7th, 2021. He was a lifetime resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Victor was born on September 11, 1951, to Bobby and Mary Padilla. He was employed with the Santa Fe County Highway Department where he exercised his expertise as a heavy machine operator for 20 years. He was formerly...
Sandra Sullivan
Dec 6, 2021
Sandra Campbell Sullivan, 86 of Valdez NM died December 6, 2021. She was born December 4, 1935 in Scioto County Ohio, to Paul Ramsey and Annabelle Shuter Campbell. Sandra graduated from Minford High School in 1953. Sandra married Henry D. Sullivan on January 21, 1961. They had two sons: Craig D. Sullivan and Dirk C. Sullivan. She worked for over...
Yolanda Erickson
Dec 6, 2021
Yolanda Kay Cleland Erickson died on a Monday evening, after a short illness, on December 6, 2021. She was 90 years old and passed from this life in the presence of her eldest daughter and clergy at Taos Retirement Village in Taos, New Mexico. Yolanda was born in Tucson, Arizona and raised in Nogales, Arizona and in Hoyt and WaKeeney,...
Fernando Duran
Dec 5, 2021
It is with a very heavy heart this holiday season to announce the unexpected passing of Fernando Jesse James Duran of El Llano, Ohkay Owingeh and Cherokee in the early morning of December 5th, 2021.
Fernando was an avid outsdoorsman, a passion for elk hunting the first thing to mind by others. He was proud to work side by side...
Henry Salazar
Dec 4, 2021
Henry Andrew Salazar May 15, 1969 – December 4, 2021
Henry was released from this earthly plain to join our creator. He was proceeded in death by his father Henry H. Salazar. Henry is survived by his wife Lucille of 34 years, son Henry James (Patricia), daughter Hannah, and granddaughter Jamie-Lynn. Henry cherished his family. He had the wisdom and...
Bernadette Vigil-Velasquez
Dec 2, 2021
Bernadette Nora Vigil-Velasquez was born on August 27, 1962 to her father Reynal A. Vigil, and mother Minnie Vigil. Bernadette passed away December 2, 2021.
She is preceded in death by her father Reynal A. Vigil, her grandparents Porfirio and Ramoncita Vigil, Juan I and Petra Gutierrez, father of her child and partner Paul Martinez, and also with many relatives...
Kendrick "Ken" Chacon
Dec 2, 2021
Kendrick “Ken” Chacon, 70, of Arroyo Hondo joined the Lord on December 2, 2021. He is preceded in death by parents Eloisa Chacon and Ben and Rose Chacon; brothers Ermy and Levi Chacon. He is survived by his daughters Melodie Marin (Rene) and Emilia Ramirez (Gabriel); grandsons, Alex, Nico, Zeke, and Rene; granddaughter, Siah; brother, Frances Chacon (Dolores); sisters in...
Adam Chavez
Nov 30, 2021
Adam E. ChavezMarch 4, 2002-November 30, 2021 Adam E. Chavez, 19, went home to be with Our Lord on November 30, 2021. Adam was a life long resident of Santa Fe, NM. Adam was an amazing son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend.
Adam loved spending time with his family and friends. He had a heart of gold and a...
Richard Gonzales
Nov 30, 2021
Richard “Pops” Gonzales
October 24, 1946-----November 30, 2021
Richard “Pops” Gonzales of Dixon NM passed away peacefully on November 30, 2021.
Richard was born on October 24, 1946 To Eliseo Gonzales and Casimira Martin. He is preceded in death by his father Eliseo Gonzales, mother, Casimira Martin, brothers Johnny and Ernesto Gonzales, sister Christina Romero, Aunt Libby Barela, Beatrice...
Kathleen Marquez
Nov 30, 2021
Kathleen (Kathy) Madrid-Marquez, 67, passed away on November 30, 2021. She was born on August 27, 1954 in Las Vegas, NM to Laura and Levi Madrid. She married Tony on July 24, 1972 in Mora, NM.
She is preceded in death by her father; Levi Madrid, mother; Laura Madrid, and sister; Petrita Alcon.
She is survived by her husband; Tony...
Chon Labrier
Nov 30, 2021
Chon LaBrier, known to most as “Tia Chon” was born December 20, 1928 to, and preceded in death by Pedro and Amalia Valdez. She grew up in beautiful Ensenada, NM sheltered by her favorite view of The Brazos Peak. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Robert LaBrier, her brothers Leo and Frank Valdez, sister-in-law Grace Valdez, nephews...
Michael Williams
Nov 29, 2021
Michael D. Williams suddenly passed away on November 29, 2021, in Los Alamos, New Mexico. He was 82. Mike’s rare qualities in rare combination triumphed over the monumental challenges to which he was dedicated - protecting the environment - beginning way back, before clean air was considered necessary, let alone possible. Ever improving the air, Mike was an effective ally...
Susan Herter
Nov 28, 2021
Susan Cable Herter 1924-2021
Longtime resident of the Pojoaque Valley NM Susan Herter died peacefully in her sleep on November 28th. At her request there will be no funeral service. A memorial celebration of her life may be held at a future date. Should you wish to commemorate her life please contribute to one of her fields of interest: Amigos...
