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

Rachel Leblanc

Rachel Leblanc

Jan 31, 2021

Raychel Jayne LeBlanc loving wife, mother, and daughter passed away at the young ageof 28 on January 31st 2021.Raychel was born on May 27th 1992 in Ontario, Oregon. Her legacy lives on throughher loving husband Alex Leblanc and their daughter Genevievé Jayne. She grew up in Northern Utah where she attended Weber State University in Ogden fueling her deep love...

Donovan Lujan

Donovan Lujan

Jan 31, 2021

Donovan Kayne Lujan 18, from Arroyo Seco, New Mexico departed this earth on January 31, 2021. Donovan was born on July 17, 2002 in Los Alamos New Mexico to his loving parents Damien and Misty Lujan. Donovan was the first grandchild for Joseph and Mickie Schiel. A few years later his beloved sister Alora was born. Donovan loved all things...

Joseph Walter Pecos

Joseph Walter Pecos

Jan 30, 2021

Joseph Walter Pecos, 55 resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on January 30, 2021. He was born on January 01, 1966 in Albuquerque, NM to Carmelita Pecos. He married Doris Pecos on July 06, 1991 in Santa Fe, NM.

He is preceded in death by his grandma; Tonita Pecos, mother; Carmelita Pecos and brother; Edwin Pecos.

He is survived...

Maco Stewart

Maco Stewart

Jan 29, 2021

Maco Stewart, age 65, passed away at home in Los Alamos, New Mexico on January 29, 2021.

Maco worked for Los Alamos National Laboratory and was an active member of Crossroads Bible Church in Los Alamos.

He was preceded in death by his father Maco Stewart III.

He is survived by his wife Melissa Stewart, five children-Maco, Will, Seth, Ailster,...

Higinio Martinez

Higinio Martinez

Jan 28, 2021

Higinio Martinez was born on August 29, 1929 in Chama, New Mexico to, and preceded in death by, Higinio Martinez Sr. and Louisa Rael Martinez.  He is also proceeded in death by his three precious wives: Emiliana Maria , Virginia Eloisa and Vickie Lanette Martinez; sons Anthony(Tony) Trujillo and Richard Archuleta; son-in-laws Gumi  Deyapp and Clifford Montoya;  grandson Geno Martinez...

Frank Anchondo

Frank Anchondo

Jan 27, 2021

Frank Anchondo, 62, passed away on January 27, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his father Francisco Anchondo, mother Stella Martinez, brothers Jose, Arturo, and Larry (Chief) Anchondo.

Survivors include daughters Jazzmine and Naomi Garcia, stepdaughter Kristina Chavez, stepsons Juan and Daniel Garcia, brother Juan Anchondo, sister Eva Gonzalez, and friends Kenneth Medina, Rebecca Garcia, and Isaac Medina.

Pallbearers...

Clarence Guadalupe Valerio

Clarence Guadalupe Valerio

Jan 27, 2021

Clarence (Lupe) Valerio, 66 resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on January 27, 2021. He was born on December 12, 1954 in Taos, NM to Augustina & Gilbert Valerio. He married his high school sweetheart Yolanda Valerio on July 04, 1998 in Toole, Utah.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Augustina & Gilbert Valerio, sisters; Diana Gonzales...

Karina Yusim

Karina Yusim

Jan 26, 2021

Forever in Our Hearts

Karina Yusim

July 19th 1971- January 26th 2021

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Karina Yusim. Karina was the dearly beloved wife of Alexandre Chigaev, mother of Michael A. Chigaev (19) and Isaac N. Chigaev (12), daughter, sister, aunt and niece. She peacefully passed away in her sleep...

Rose L. Sedlar

Rose L. Sedlar

Jan 26, 2021

Rose Linda Sedlar, widow and mother of four boys (1 deceased), four grandchildren and 3 greatgrandchildren, passed away at the age of 87 on Tuesday, January 26, 2021.

Rose was born on February 14, 1933, in Santa Fe, NM to Monico and Eloisa Rivera.

She is survived by her sister, Ruby and her husband Peter Ortiz from Las Vegas, NM.

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Gerard Roybal

Gerard Roybal

Jan 26, 2021

Gerard C. Roybal, 62, a resident of Pojoaque passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 26th, 2021 with his daughters by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents Leonordita and Reynaldo; his brothers Horacio, Eddie, Dan, David, Phil, Peter and his sister Diane.

He is survived by his daughters Kyra and Tamra Roybal and their mother...

Michael Barela

Michael Barela

Jan 25, 2021

Our beloved son, brother, and father Michael A. Barela was called home suddenly by our Lord Jesus Christ on January 25th 2021.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life Eva Prada, grandparents Pantaleon and Elvira Trujillo, and Antonio and Lucy Barela.

He is survived by his daughters Kasandra and Miranda, Mother Irene Barela Father Manuel Barela,...

Beverly Mccrary

Beverly Mccrary

Jan 25, 2021

Beverly McCrary (LeMunyon), born February 17, 1943 in Kansas City, Kansas has died. She was the daughter of Ralph McCrary and Bonnie Hickson McCrary who came to live in Santa Fe in 1947.

Beverly graduated cum laude from the College of Santa Fe to become a caring teacher at Santa Fe High School for twenty-two years. Upon retiring she traveled...

Richard Rendon

Richard Rendon

Jan 25, 2021

On January 25, 2021, Richard “Rick” Rendon died in an automobile accident at age 62.

Rick was born on July 21, 1958 in Embudo, New Mexico to Epimenio and Juanita (Mascareñas) Rendon. Rick grew up in Leadville, Colorado in a close-knit family with incredibly loving parents and siblings that were, naturally, Denver Broncos fans. Since childhood, Rick was enamored with...

Lino Garcia

Lino Garcia

Jan 24, 2021

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Lino E. Garcia, 88 on January 24, 2021. Lino is preceded in death by his parents Eloy and Emelina Garcia; mother and father in-law Cliofes and Martina Herrera;  siblings Gasper Garcia, Norbert Garcia, Marcelina Vest, and Florence Rael; son James A Garcia; son-in-law James Chang; and brother-in-law Nilo Duran.

He is survived...

Oscar John Arevalo

Oscar John Arevalo

Jan 24, 2021

On Sunday, January 24, 2021, Oscar Arevalo passed away surrounded by his wife Teri, his son Jesse and wife Jarenda; son Jon; and daughter Janelle.  Oscar was a very loving husband, father and grandfather to two extraordinary little boys Emilio and Elias. 

Born in Austin, Texas, Oscar survived by his parents, Ralph and Susanna; older brother Ernest and wife...

Mary Riggins

Mary Riggins

Jan 23, 2021

Mary Frances Riggins passed away in Los Alamos, New Mexico on January 23, 2021. She was born on Nov. 21,1929 in Vernon, Texas to Henry and Allie Smithson.

Frances was preceded in death by her husband Clois Riggins, her parents, 3 sisters, and 4 brothers.

Frances is survived by her son Ron Riggins of Los Alamos, daughter Pam Gilrie, son-in-law...

Robert Romo

Robert Romo

Jan 22, 2021

Robert G. Romo, 64, of Taos and Albuquerque passed away on January 22, 2021.  Robert enjoyed being outdoors with his family hunting and fishing.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Arsenio and Carmen (Gallegos) Romo, his brothers, Anthony and Ronald Romo.   Robert is survived by his son, Bobby (Cheryle) Romo and daughter, Tanya Gonzales, grandchildren, Damian and Aaron...

John E. Doolittle Sr.

John E. Doolittle Sr.

Jan 21, 2021

Full obituary to come at a later time

Josie Garcia

Josie Garcia

Jan 20, 2021

Josie (Fita) Garcia, of Rio Chama, went to heaven January 20, 2021. She was born November 28, 1947 in Ensenada, New Mexico. 

She was preceded in death by her parents Christina Sanchez Maestas and Joe Maestas and her sisters Gloria and Jennie Maestas. 

Josie was a phenomenal woman who could do it all and did it all with...

Danny R. Montoya

Danny R. Montoya

Jan 20, 2021

Danny R. Montoya, 74, resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on January 20, 2021 due to a battle with cancer. He was born on October 01, 1946 in Santa Fe, NM to Eloisa & Daniel Montoya.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Daniel & Eloisa Montoya, grandfather; Santiago Ortega, grandmother; Adelaida Dalton, grandfather; Filomeno Montoya and grandmother;...

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