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

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...

Emilio Randall

Emilio Randall

Jul 5, 2024

Emilio Randall died peacefully at his home on July 5, 2024, after a series of illnesses. He will join his son Lucas, whom he missed and mourned for every day since his passing on July 17, 2013. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Feliz Randall, his brothers, David Pacheco and Jim Randall, sister Eva Ortega...

Joe Sisneros

Joe Sisneros

Jul 2, 2024

Mr. Joe Sisneros passed away peacefully on July 2, 2024, after a lingering illness. He was born on March 8, 1938, in Santa Fe, N.M. to Jose Amadeo and Laura (Jaramillo) Sisneros. 

 

He was married to Emelda Gomez for nearly 63 years and enjoyed a long and happy marriage with her until his passing. He is survived by his...

Rudolph Reyes

Rudolph Reyes

Jul 1, 2024

Rudy was born November 14, 1934, in Miami, Arizona to Eliodoro and Bruna Lopez Reyes. 

 

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Ruben, Raul, Rogelio and Joe, and Sister Rachel, and his beloved fur baby Rambo.

 

He is survived by his wife Sandra, son Richard (Stacey) Reyes, daughters Lydia (John) Reyes-Lopez, Rose (Barry) Reyes-Lausman, and Rita Reyes,...

Andrew Salazar

Andrew Salazar

Jul 1, 2024

Dear family and friends, 

 

It is with broken and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful, beloved angel Andrew James Salazar. He was a beloved Son, Baby Brother, Sweet Grandson, Special Nephew, and A Great Friend. Andrew left us on earth too soon when he passed July 1st, 2024. Andrew James was a lifelong resident of...

Vicente Sanchez

Vicente Sanchez

Jul 1, 2024

Vicente Vivían Sanchez of Arroyo Seco passed away on July 1, 2024, at the age of 68. He was born in 1955 to Martin C. Sanchez and Lila D. Sanchez. 

 

Vicente was a hardworking man who had a great love for God. Anyone who knew Vicente, remembers the bible in his pocket. His favorite prayer was the Lords Prayer...

Irvin Velazquez Lozoya

Irvin Velazquez Lozoya

Jun 30, 2024

Irvin Velazquez Lozoya

 

Con profunda tristeza, la familia Velazquez Lozoya anuncia el fallecimiento de Irvin Velazquez Lozoya, quien partió de este mundo el 30 de junio de 2024 a la edad de 25 años.

 

Irvin fue un joven lleno de vida y alegría. Su espíritu bondadoso y su energía contagiosa dejaron una huella imborrable en todos los que tuvieron el...

Cleve Rael

Cleve Rael

Jun 30, 2024

Cleve Rael, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024 after a long battle with lung cancer. He was 73. 

 

Although he adventured off a time or two, making friends in many places, and even seeing the Beatles once. Questa, NM was his only true home. Cleve took pride in his home and his work, whether he was on the...

Frank Archuleta

Frank Archuleta

Jun 30, 2024

Frank M. Archuleta, 64, born and raised in Santa Fe New Mexico, passed away from a short illness June 30, 2024.

Frank retired from the City of Santa Fe as a Project Administrator after 25+ years of service.  Frank often spoke fondly of his years with the City and the people he worked with.

He enjoyed all outdoor sports especially fishing, cheering...

Irene Vigil

Irene Vigil

Jun 29, 2024

Irene R. Vigil passed away at her home in San Pedro, NM on June 29, 2024.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernesto R. Vigil, grandson, Vincent G. Vigil, parents, In-Laws, and many other family and friends. 

 

She is survived by her son, Gerard Vigil (Patsy), and her grandson, John Hernandez (Amber). 

 

Rosary will be on...

Tyree Minton

Tyree Minton

Jun 29, 2024

Tyree Goodwin Minton, 85, of Taos, passed away peacefully at his home on June 29, 2024. Ty was born on November 7, 1938, in Roswell, New Mexico, to E.G. Minton and Helen Louise Goodwin.

 

He is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 58 years, Gael Rockwell Minton; his children Bronwyn Minton and her husband Mike Casey, and...

Joan Hamilton

Joan Hamilton

Jun 29, 2024

Joan Hamilton a resident of Taos, NM passed away an June 29. 2024. 

 

There are no services scheduled at this time. 

 

Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com.

Jose Chavez

Jose Chavez

Jun 27, 2024

Jose A. C. Chavez, age 92, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024. Jose was born on July 18, 1931, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Nicholasa and Fabian Chavez. He graduated from Santa Fe High School and subsequently received a BA from St. Michael’s College and an MS degree from the University of New...

Donna Colegrove

Donna Colegrove

Jun 26, 2024

Our beloved Donna Claire Rinehart Hewitt Colegrove left us June 26, 2024, at peace at her home in Santa Fe NM, aged 100. She was born June 20,1924 in Ludington MI, and was raised mainly in Millburg MI, the youngest of eight children born to William Henry and Eva Dolora (Parshall) Rinehart. She was preceded in death by her loving...

Brian Catanach

Brian Catanach

Jun 24, 2024

Brian L. Catanach, 36, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on June 24, 2024.

Brian was born on March 20, 1988, to Ronald and Erlinda Catanach in Santa Fe, NM. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Della Watson; his grandfather, Noah Watson; his uncle, Leroy Watson; and his cousin, Destiny Herrera. 

He is...

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