Obituaries

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

Rose Barrera

Rose Barrera

Jun 21, 2021

Rose Barrera, 88, of Santa Fe, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021 in Santa Fe.  She was born October 24, 1932 in Marfa, Texas, the daughter of Enrique and Juanita Sanchez Pacheco.  She and Juan Barrera were married at St. John the Baptist Church in Roswell, NM on April 7, 1956.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Enrique...

Ubaldo "Waldo" Ricardo Maximiliano Ulibarri

Ubaldo "Waldo" Ricardo Maximiliano Ulibarri

Jun 20, 2021

Waldo R. Ulibarri, Jr.

3/16/41-6/20/21

Waldo passed away this Father’s Day. Waldo will be remembered for his kind and gentle spirit, his ability to find joy in the simple things, his strength that he held onto to the last moment, and his love for the great outdoors.

He was preceded his passing by his parents, Waldo Sr. & Julia Ulibarri,...

Becky Sanchez

Becky Sanchez

Jun 20, 2021

Becky Sanchez, 68, a resident of Rio Lucio, NM passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 20, 2021. She was born on February 10, 1953, in Embudo, NM to Eduardo and Estefanita Romero.

She is preceded in death by her parents Eduardo and Estefanita Romero, grandparents Amarante and Dolores Montoya, and Juan Antonio and Emilia Suazo Romero. Mother...

Marie Sisneros

Marie Sisneros

Jun 19, 2021

Marie Sisneros, 83, of Taos passed away on June 19, 2021. She is preceded in death by her mother, Viviana Vigil, siste,r Aurora Trujillo and brothers, Ernesto Fernandez, Rudy and Paul Vigil, sons, Tony Sisneros and Salomon Vasquez. She is survived by her bothers, Ted and Eloy Fernandez, sister, Angel Torres, and special friend Arturo Madrid, children, Dolores Vasquez, Eddie,...

Maclovio Romero

Maclovio Romero

Jun 19, 2021

Maclovio Romero “Max” passed away peacefully at home on Saturday June 19th, surrounded by his loving family. He was proceeded in death by the love of his life Maria and his amazing son Harold. Maclovio was married to his beautiful wife Maria for over 60 amazing years. Together they had 7 incredible children. He took great pride in being an...

Evelyn Marie Gomez

Evelyn Marie Gomez

Jun 19, 2021

Evelyn Marie Gomez “Titi” was called home to our dear Lord on June 19, 2021.  She was born on March 3, 1954 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents, Amadeo Sena and Adelina Espinoza Sena; her brother, Nazario Sena; and her mother-in-law, Maria Abelina Griego Gomez. 

She was a devoted and loving daughter,...

Jose Arsenio Ortiz

Jose Arsenio Ortiz

Jun 19, 2021

On Saturday, June 19, 2021, Jose Arsenio Ortiz was called home by our Lord Jesus Christ. Aresenio was born to Melquiades Ortiz and Josefita Sena Ortiz on March 19, 1934 in Pecos, NM. Jose was predeceased by his parents, daughter Rafela and grand-daughter Vanessa Ortiz, brothers Moises, Ernesto, Melquiades Jr., Pablo and Toby. Sisters; Esmenia Cordova and Carmen Ornelas. In...

Teresa Soliz

Teresa Soliz

Jun 19, 2021

Teresa Soliz passed away peacefully on June 19, 2021 in the early morning surrounded by her family at her home. Teresa was born in Alice, Texas on October 15, 1934, where she was raised with her mother, father, brothers and sisters (Alma, Irma, Gloria and Gonzalo Jr) whom she loved dearly. She moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1969...

Chantal Shanae Chavez

Chantal Shanae Chavez

Jun 18, 2021

It is with great sadness the families of Chantal Shanae Chavez announce her passing.

Chantal Chavez beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, aunt, niece and cousin was born at St. Vincent’s Hospital on February 21, 1992 to Janet Montano-Gallegos, and Daniel Chavez. of Santa Fe, New Mexico.  She was called home to meet our Lord and Savior at the young age of...

Antonia Tafoya

Antonia Tafoya

Jun 18, 2021

Antonia S. Tafoya (Nanny), age 93. Resident of Santa Fe New Mexico was born on November 5, 1927 in Madrid, New Mexico to Trinidad Leyba and Higimio Serna. She passed away on June 18, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Higimio Serna and Trinidad Leyba.

Brother’s: Higimio Joe Serna, Arturo Serna and Frank Serna.

Sister’s Rose Rivera...

Gabriel Gonzales

Gabriel Gonzales

Jun 18, 2021

Gabriel M. Gonzales Jr. born in Sierra Vista, Arizona, a resident of Alcalde, New Mexico, was called to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on June 18th 2021.  He is the son of Deborah K. Sanchez and Gabriel Gonzales Sr.

Gabriel had a passion for living life to the fullest, and a heart of gold.  Gabriel you are in the...

Justin Raymond Larsen

Justin Raymond Larsen

Jun 18, 2021

It Is with great sadness and heavy hearts to announce the passing of our loved one, Justin Raymond Larsen, who passed away on June 18, 2021. He was a life long resident of Pecos, New Mexico and born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on August 30, 1994 to Frances Larsen and John Larsen.

He is preceded in death by his...

Mary Frances Lopez

Mary Frances Lopez

Jun 17, 2021

Mary Frances Romero Lopez, 90, passed away June 17, 2021 surrounded by family.

She is preceded in death by her husband, love of her life, and father of her children Paul F. Romero Sr., second husband Charlie Lopez, son Phillip Romero, grandsons Jerome Romero, Paul Frank Romero III, parents Andres and Filomena Martinez, brothers Gilbert Martinez (Frances), Carlos Martinez, sisters...

Yolanda Archuleta

Yolanda Archuleta

Jun 17, 2021

Yolanda Archuleta, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully in her home on June 17, 2021 surrounded by her loving husband, children, and siblings. She was born in 1945 to Rafael and Ursula Trujillo. She was preceded in death by her parents Rafael and Ursula Trujillo, her mother, and father-in-law Maria and Celestino Archuleta, brother-in-laws,  Leroy, Andy...

Travis Coburn

Travis Coburn

Jun 17, 2021

Travis M. Coburn Jr. passed away June 17, 2021, at the age of 77, in Pecos, New Mexico. He was born February 22, 1944 in Needles California to Ann and Travis Coburn Sr. He proudly served his country by joining the United States Air Force. He had a great love for the lord and his kids and grandkids, and was...

Melinda Pike

Melinda Pike

Jun 17, 2021

“Melinda Romero Pike, 94, long time resident of the historic Agua Fria Village, died peacefully in her home, comforted with family present at her bedside on June 17, 2021. David Steven Pike (a.k.a. Leon Edgar Pike), her loving husband, preceded her in death (May 18, 1963).  Steven Pike (Margo Catanach) and David Pike (Elizabeth Saiz) are surviving children.  Born to...

Estella Rodriguez

Estella Rodriguez

Jun 16, 2021

Febraury 22, 1956 to June 16, 2021.

Visitation will take place Moday, June 21, 2021 from 2:00-6:00pm. Rosary will be recited on Monday, June 21, 2021 at 5:00pm. All services will take place in the Kiva Chapel Of light.

Rivera Family Funeral home.

Beatrice Joanne Curran

Beatrice Joanne Curran

Jun 15, 2021

Beatrice Joanne Curran better known as Bea, 85 of Santa Fe ascended to heaven joining the best of the guardian angels.  She got her wish she passed peacefully at home with family. Bea was born May 26, 1936 in Indiana, PA daughter of Paul and Elizabeth Duncan Ginther.  Beatrice was born a proud twin. As we all know, she could...

Dean Lewis

Dean Lewis

Jun 14, 2021

The Rev. Dean H. Lewis died on June 14, 2021, in Santa Fe, New Mexico at the age of 94. Born September 6, 1926, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Samuel T. Lewis and Pharis Haynes, he grew up in Harrisonville, Missouri. He entered the Naval Air Force in 1944 upon graduation as Valedictorian from high school and was discharged as an...

Olivama Atencio

Olivama Atencio

Jun 14, 2021

Olivama Atencio passed away peacefully on Monday June 14, 2021. She was born in Chamisal on November 14, 1924, to Malaquias and Josepha Rodriguez. She was preceded in death by her parents Malaquias and Josepha Rodriguez, her loving husband of 55 years Victor B. Atencio, daughters Victoria and Deborah Atencio, and two grandsons Victor C. Atencio and Henry S. Velarde....

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