Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Albert Lucero
May 23, 2024
Albert and Rebecca (Becky) Lucero
Becky passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on May 18th after a prolonged battle with Dementia and Alzheimer's, followed by Albert just 6 days later on the morning of May 23rd from a broken heart. They were married on October 20, 1960 (63 years). Both 84 years of age, Becky was born in...
Marcos Vigil
May 23, 2024
Our beloved Marcos Allen Vigil passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2024. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Geraldine and Allen Vigil, his grandparents Irene Martinez Stewart, and Bences and Fabiola Vigil. He was born on March 3, 1990 in Taos, NM and was the youngest and only boy of six children. He is survived by his...
Ofelia Martinez
May 23, 2024
Ofelia Martinez passed away peacefully, after a lengthy illness at the age of 82 on Thursday, May 23,2024. Ofelia was born in Luis Moya, Zacatecas, Mexico, on April 1, 1942. She was one of 11 siblings. She moved to California as a young woman, met her future husband, and eventually the two moved to New Mexico. She loved good food,...
Jerry Sanchez
May 21, 2024
Jerry A. Sanchez
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Jerry A. Sanchez.
A longtime resident of Santa Fe, NM, Jerry passed away on May 21, 2024. He was born on September 11, 1943 in Santa Fe, NM.
He is preceded in death by his parents Fidel and Reynalda (Bernie) Sanchez, wife Cora Lee, and...
Juditha "Judy" Young
May 21, 2024
Juditha Ann (Judy) Young of Los Alamos, NM died peacefully with her family by her side on May 21, 2024 - just four days shy of her 89th birthday.
She was born on May 25, 1935, in Fort Collins, Colorado to Harold Dillon Graham and Ruby Rossi Graham. When Judy was just a baby she lost her mother (Ruby Rossi...
Barry Smock
May 20, 2024
Obituary for Barry Smock
Barry Smock, 73, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital, surrounded by loved ones.
Barry was born on March 28, 1951, in Illinois, to Junior Smock and Martha Jean (Cabbage) Smock. He graduated from Russellville High School in Russellville, KY. Barry served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps...
Richard Alvarado
May 19, 2024
Richard Alvarado who was born in Kearny, NJ, passed away in Questa, NM on May 19, 2024 at the age of 61. He was a member of the Alvarado family. He will be dearly missed.
Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com.
Rosemary "Mimi" Lonergon
May 19, 2024
In Loving Memory: Rosemarie “Mimi” Lonergan (née Thalheimer)
Rosemarie “Mimi” Lonergan, a remarkable woman whose life journey spanned continents, cultures, and countless cherished memories, peacefully departed this world in Santa Fe on May 19, 2024, after a courageous battle with illness. Born during the war in Ellwangen, Germany, she carried her indomitable spirit across oceans, eventually finding her heart’s true...
Olga De La O
May 19, 2024
Olga Tzeranis De La O Obituary
Olga Tzeranis De La O was born December 26, 1937, and died May 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Olga has been called home by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Olga was suffering and He took her home to stop her pain and let her reunite with family and friends. Olga...
Edward Montoya
May 18, 2024
Edward Montoya, a resident of Santa Fe, NM, was called to his heavenly home on May 18, 2024. He was born on September 21, 1951, to Rev. Paul and Alice Montoya in Pueblo, CO. Ed was a man of faith who remained steadfast in his belief in the Lord Jesus. He demonstrated this through kindness, gentleness, and love for others....
Rebecca Lucero
May 18, 2024
Albert and Rebecca (Becky) Lucero
Becky passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on May 18th after a prolonged battle with Dementia and Alzheimer's, followed by Albert just 6 days later on the morning of May 23rd from a broken heart. They were married on October 20, 1960 (63 years). Both 84 years of age, Becky was born in...
Dr. Dara Vahid
May 17, 2024
Dr. Dara Vahid passed away peacefully on May 17, 2024, at the age of 84. A devoted resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico for 25 years, Dr. Vahid dedicated his life to serving others. Born in Tehran, Iran, he attended the esteemed Alborz School before earning his medical degree from Tehran University School of Medicine. Following his graduation, he served...
Nita David
May 17, 2024
Born in pre-independence India on January 2, 1942, Nita Vijaya Esther David (nee Jesudian) was the middle of the seven children of Frederick Jesudian and Nellie Jesudian (nee Azariah). Nita committed her life to Jesus at the age of thirteen after reading a tract she found lying at home and never wavered in her faith, passing on to Him on...
Doris Anaya
May 16, 2024
Doris E. Anaya Age 72, born and raised in Santa Fe went peacefully on May 16th, 2024 to join her mother, Cornelia V. Anaya, father, Leandro C. Anaya, sister Christine M. Anaya, granddaughter Desiree Gonzales, & brother in law Pete F. Gomez who has preceded her in death. She is survived by life long partner Francisco Ruiz: Son Waldo Anaya,...
Lucille Gallegos
May 14, 2024
Born on August 9, 1954 in Santa Fe, NM. Lucille went peacefully to join our Lord on May 14, 2024 surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Santiago & Rose Gallegos, her oldest sister, Doris & husband Robert Lovato, and her youngest sister, Gloria Portillo. She is survived by her only daughter, Sarah Vigil &...
Imelda Serrano
May 14, 2024
Imelda Serrano, of Santa Fe, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday May 14, 2024. Imelda was born October 3, 1946 in Santa Fe to Martin and Katie Herrera. Imelda was married to the love of her life, Alsimo (Joe), for 59 years. Imelda leaves behind her caring husband; daughter Carole; son John Paul; grandsons JoeRay Anaya, Jason Anaya, John John...
Lucille Gallegos
May 14, 2024
LUCILLE R. GALLEGOS
Born on August 9, 1954 in Santa Fe, NM. Lucille went peacefully to join our Lord on May 14, 2024 surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Santiago & Rose Gallegos, her oldest sister, Doris & husband Robert Lovato, and her youngest sister, Gloria Portillo. She is survived by her only daughter,...
Ramon Roybal
May 13, 2024
Ramon M. Roybal, age 85, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, was called to his heavenly father at home surrounded by his family on May 13, 2024. He was born on August 11, 1938 to Antonio and Atalina Roybal in Santa Fe. He graduated from Santa Fe High School, class of 1958. He was honorably discharged from the US Marine...
Kimberly Garcia
May 12, 2024
Kimberly Frances Garcia was born on June 28, 1978 and passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day on May 12, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her mother Ethel Vigil and father Timothy Garcia, great uncles Frank Tafoya, and Robert Tafoya-Rush, sister Jennifer Garcia, brother Al Garcia, uncle Alan “Chops” Tafoya, and God brother Alan “Burger” Abeyta.
She is survived...
Julia Vargas
May 12, 2024
It is with great sorrow that the family of Julia J. Vargas announces her passing at the age of 97 on May 12, 2024, at Sombrillo Nursing Home in Los Alamos, NM. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Vargas, craftsman of beautiful furniture; her son, Estevan Vargas; grandson, Luis Vargas; parents, Benito and Solidea Mares; and brother,...
