Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Martin Macroberts
Jun 12, 2024
Martin MacRoberts passed away on 12-Jun-24 peacefully at home with his wife Frances and son Patrick at his side. He was born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana and graduated high school from New Mexico Military Institute in 1958. After punishing himself earning a BA in mathematics at William and Mary in 3.5 years and being honored by selection to Phi...
Melissa Saiz
Jun 11, 2024
Melissa Renee Saiz was born in Taos, NM on November 23, 1992, and passed away unexpectedly on June 11, 2024, at the age of 31.
Missy enjoyed many things such as baking and working out at the body shop; she loved everything fall and Halloween. Missy loved spending time with family, but most of all she loved being with her...
Gloria Trujillo
Jun 11, 2024
6/18/1967 sunrise 6/11/2024 sunset
Gloria B Esquibel, age 56, a resident of Taos passed away peacefully on June 11, 2024.
Gloria was known for being the mother to two beautiful ladies, Andrea and Marina who will never forget the love she brought to their lives. Anyone who knew Gloria will remember her down to earth personality. She had...
Lucia Trujillo
Jun 11, 2024
Lucia Trujillo, 51 of Taos passed away unexpectedly on June 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She worked for many years with the preschool programs at Taos Municipal School’s and she loved working with children. She adored her son, daughter, granddaughter, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Victoria Padilla, mother, Carmen Bailon. grandparents, Amadeo...
William Valdes
Jun 10, 2024
William "Bill" Valdes, 77, a cherished resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, embarked on his final journey on June 10, 2024, to reunite with his beloved first wife, Margaret Echolastica Valdes, and their son Randall William Valdes. Born on December 2, 1946, to Lawrence T. Valdes and Wilma Walker Valdes, Bill's life journey was marked by love, service, and dedication.
Bill's...
Herbert Harris
Jun 10, 2024
On that Sunday night, June 9, Herb succumbed to the illnesses that he had been plagued with over the last few years.
Herb is survived by his wife Betty, daughter Wendy (Marcos), son Mark (Patricia), brother Jay (Sara), five grandchildren, and six great grandchildren (plus one more on the way soon).
Sadly experienced the death of stepson Billy in 2007.
Herb and Betty...
Carlos Perez
Jun 10, 2024
Carlos R. Perez, of Santa Fe, NM, age 44, passed away June 10, 2024. Carlos was born June 9, 1980, in Santa Fe. Carlos was a US Marines Veteran. He loved serving others and worked as a hospitality manager. Carlos was a free spirit and had a young energy. He was a big time Steelers fan and cherished his dog,...
William Spencer
Jun 10, 2024
Bill (William) and Sofia Spencer, ages 89 & 82 were inseparable partners. That embarked on a remarkable journey- a love story that began and Ended side by side. Their 63-year marriage was a testament to devotion. As they now rest together in the embrace of the Lord. Their legacy lives on In the hearts of those who knew and loved...
Sofia Spencer
Jun 9, 2024
Bill (William) and Sofia Spencer, ages 89 & 82 were inseparable partners. That embarked on a remarkable journey- a love story that began and Ended side by side. Their 63-year marriage was a testament to devotion. As they now rest together in the embrace of the Lord. Their legacy lives on In the hearts of those who knew and loved...
Philip Pellette
Jun 8, 2024
Philip Walter Pellette, 65, of Midway, Utah, passed away on June 8th, 2024, while hiking in Yosemite National Park. Though he was taken far too soon, we take solace that he lived a deeply loving and passionate life and died surrounded by the natural beauty he loved.
Philip was born in Amityville, New York to Philip and Margot Pellette, and...
Anthony Vigil
Jun 7, 2024
On June 7th, 2024, Anthony Vigil, loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother passed away at the age of 63. He was surrounded by all of his loving family while visiting Portales, New Mexico.
Anthony was born in Taos, New Mexico to Amadeo and Amada Vigil. He grew up in Taos and was a resident of Arroyo Seco. Anthony was...
Barbara Ann Hannemann
Jun 6, 2024
BARBARA ANN (VAN MARTER) HANNEMANN March 25, 1932 – June 6, 2024
Mom was an artist and now, after a lifetime painting a wide variety of subjects, at age 92 she has left us to paint the Cosmos. Happily, she left us an extensive body of work to enjoy for years and generations to come.
Mom’s art journey started at an early...
Genevive M. Martinez
Jun 6, 2024
Genevive M. Martinez, 65, of Santa Fe, passed away Thursday, June 06, 2024.
Genevive is preceded in death by her parents Onesimo and Louisa Morales; Husband, Leroy Martinez; daughter, Stephanie Martinez; brothers, Poncho and Ronnie Morales; in-laws, Federico and Eliziada Martinez; brothers-in-law, Silviano Martinez, Ernesto Chavez, and Robert Casaus; sister-in-law, Joann Trujillo; niece, Valerie Martinez; great-nephew, Christopher Lovato; great-niece,...
Pamela Gallegos
Jun 5, 2024
On Wednesday, June 5th, 2024, Pamela Gallegos, a lifelong resident of Peñasco, New Mexico and a loving mother of four children passed away at the age of 44. Pamela was born on October 14th, 1979 in Española, New Mexico to Eloy and Dolores Gallegos. Ten minutes after her birth came her best friend, her twin sister, Patricia Martinez. Pamela raised...
Burt Vigil
Jun 3, 2024
Burt Lloyd Vigil passed away peacefully in his home in Taos, New Mexico, on June 3, 2024, at the age of 74. He was born on February 8, 1950, to Elvira Tafoya Vigil and George Blas Vigil in Socorro, New Mexico. After a short dancing career in Las Vegas, Nevada, he chose to call Taos his home where his parents...
Ruperta Lacome
Jun 2, 2024
Maria “Ruperta” LaCome, 91, of Arroyo Hondo, NM passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 2, 2024, in Thornton, CO.
Ruperta was a devoted family woman and her heart overflowed with love for her family. From her time spent living in Colorado to New Mexico, her kindness touched everyone she met. She traveled to Canada, Mexico,...
Loretta Romero
Jun 1, 2024
LORETTA ROMERO January 10, 1935 – June 1, 2024 Loretta is preceded in death by her husband, Atanacio “Tane” Romero, grandson Kodi Wheeler, parents Herman and Domitilda Chavez, brother Albert Lermusiaux and sister Audrey Lietzow. She is survived by her children Jim Romero (Luz), Hazel Romero (Ramon), Randy Romero (Trini) and Renee Romero; grandchildren Melissa Romero Smith (Smitty), Iris Romero,...
James Breslin
Jun 1, 2024
February 21, 1958–June 1, 2024
James (Jim) Campbell Breslin passed away on Saturday, June 1, at his home in El Prado, NM. He died peacefully surrounded by his close family after a brief but fierce battle with cancer.
Jim’s family was the most important thing in his life, along with an enthusiasm for the outdoors, good food, and spending...
Cora Romero Maestas
May 31, 2024
Cora Romero Maestas, age 93, a resident of Espanola, NM, was welcomed into the arms of her loving savior on Friday, May 31, 2024. She was the daughter of Emelecio Romero and Anita Montoya Romero of La Mesilla, NM.
Cora was a wonderful wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great grandmother. She worked the majority of her life in childcare, a job...
Joseph Baldonado
May 31, 2024
Joseph Badonado age 67 was welcomed into heaven on May 31, 2024. Joseph passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his side. Joseph was raised in Canjilon NM, and had moved to Rio Rancho, NM. Joseph loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing and was a Raiders Fan. Joseph served in the New Mexico Army National Guard from February...
