Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Antonio Martinez
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
Gilbert Chavez
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...
Abbe Neal
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...
Karen Reyer
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...
Ralph Watilo
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...
Ryan Gallegos
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...
Melvin Salazar
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...
Nestor Martinez
Jul 9, 2021
Nestor J. Martinez
05/23/1973- 07/09/2021
Nestor J. Martinez 48, a resident of Ohaky Owingeh, passed away on July 9, 2021. He is proceeded in death by his parents Margarito J. and Josephine Aguino-Martinez, grandparents Victoriano and Margarita P. Martinez, Victor Pete and Martina C. Aguino, sister Dorene and brothers Juan (Jody) and Ivan.
Nestor is survived by his children...
Bonnie Chacon
Jul 9, 2021
Bonnie Chacon, 83, of El Prado passed away on July 9, 2021. She is survived by her daughters Gennie (Jeff) Chacon-Hoyt of San Antonio, TX and Shirley (Jason) Chacon-McLaurin of Boulder, CO; sister Connie Rivera of Albuquerque and brother Toby Garcia of El Prado, and her beloved grandchildren (Gennie) Bella, Jaime, and Gabriel; and (Shirley) Madeline and Cassandra. She was...
Reverend Floyde Smith
Jul 9, 2021
A GOOD MAN, HUSBAND AND FATHER!
Sunrise February 10,1953 – Sunset July 9, 2021
Floyde Smith affectionately known as “Poppey” was born February 10, 1954 in Chicago, IL. Floyde was the second child born to the union of Floyde Smith Sr. and Dorothy Dooley who both preceded him in death. Floyde had one Brother William Dooley who also preceded...
Donna Medina-Gonzales
Jul 8, 2021
On July 8, 2021 Donna Medina Gonzales ended her fight with cancer and slid into an endless sleep. The daughter of Levi Medina and Norma Medina, née Archuleta and sister of Chris Medina, Debbie LaFayette, Delores Medina, and Denise Bustos, Donna Medina Gonzales was born on January 20, 1961. She graduated from Espanola High School and worked as a CAD...
Renee Manzanares
Jul 7, 2021
Renee Debra Manzanares
It is with great sadness that the family of Renee announces her passing. Our beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away July 7th 2021 at the age of 41.
Renee was passionate not only about her work but about her family. She loved her kids more than life itself. She proved this till the...
Paula Roybal Sanchez
Jul 7, 2021
Paula Roybal Sánchez (67) passed away peacefully in her home with her husband and sons by her side on July 7, 2021. Paula was born on January 10, 1954 and was the eldest daughter of Pablo & Ruby Roybal. She grew up on the Rancho Las Lagunas dairy farm in Nambé, NM where she returned after attending New Mexico State...
Edward Santana
Jul 7, 2021
Edward Daniel Santana
Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on January 15, 1976 to Edward G. Santana and Delia Cervantes. Daniel entered eternal rest on July 07, 2021.
Daniel was loved by his family and lifelong friends. Daniel was a big guy with a big heart and a beautiful laugh. His big brown eyes would melt your heart. He enjoyed...
Samuel Rivera
Jul 7, 2021
Samuel F. Rivera 73 of Ranchos De Taos passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home on July 7, 2021. He is proceeded in death by his parents Anselmo & Elsie Rivera, son Francisco Rivera and brother Eutimio Rivera. Samuel is survived by his wife Maya Rivera, son's Samuel F. Rivera II (Adrianna), Roger Solis & Rosendo Rivera, Daughter...
Enedina Varela
Jul 5, 2021
Enedina M. Varela
“Nena”
December 25, 1942 – July 05, 2021
Biography
Enedina M. Varela, 78, a longtime resident of Pojoaque, NM, passed away peacefully in the early hours of July 5. Enedina is preceded in death by her husband, Nepomuceno Varela, parents, Jose A. and Josefina Madrid, her son, Juan De Dios Varela, and two grandsons,...
Maria Romero
Jul 4, 2021
Nuestra santa y más venerada matriarca, Maria Andreita Romero, entró en el reino de Dios muy feliz y excitada a reunirse con su esposo, Ernesto. Andreita was born in Vadito, NM on February 23, 1932 and entered peacefully and comfortably into God’s caring hands and glorious kingdom on July 4, 2021 at the age of 89 following a lengthy illness. ...
Maria Naranjo
Jul 3, 2021
Gentle woman, quiet
light, morning star so strong
and bright. Gentle Mother,
peaceful dove, teach us wisdom,
teach us love. You were chosen
by the Father. You were chosen
for the Son. You were chosen
from all the women, shining one.
Blessed are you among women.
Blessed in turn all women,...
Felipe Rodriguez
Jul 3, 2021
Felipe Rodriguez, 36, resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away July 3, 2021. He was born on January 7, 1985, in Santa Fe, NM, to Luz Elva Rodriguez and Rodolfo Rodriguez.
He is survived by his mother; Luz Elva Rodriguez, father; Rodolfo Rodriguez, sister; Thelma Rodriguez brother; Rudy Rodriguez, nieces; Alexis Anahi Castillo, Kianna Natalia Castillo, and Vanesa Rodriguez.
Felipe...
