Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Andrea Gallegos
Jul 8, 2020
Andrea Marie Gallegos died peacefully of natural causes in Albuquerque, NM on July 8, 2020 at the age of 96 years old. She was born on November 30, 1923 in Hernandez, NM to Santiago and Dilia Gallegos.
Her hobbies included, traveling to different parts of the world, to Međugorje Bosnia and Herzegovina, to Boliva, Columbia and Las Vegas, Nevada to...
Sisto Garcia
Jul 8, 2020
Sisto A. Garcia, 82, of Espanola, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his wife and grandson on the morning of July 8th, 2020.
Sisto was born in Mosquero, New Mexico on October 11th, 1937 to Julian and Dulcinea Garcia.
Sisto grew up in Wagon Mound and moved to Espanola with his family at a young age....
Gertrude Gurule
Jul 7, 2020
Gertrude Gurule is now in the arms of Our Lord. She passed away July 7, 2020 at the age of 84. She was born to Mary and Ubaldo Gurule on May 21, 1936 in Santa Fe, NM. She attended elementary school at Our Lady of Guadalupe. One of her grade school years was spent at Carrie Tingley Hospital in T...
Lenny Martinez
Jul 5, 2020
Lenny R. Martinez 59, a resident of Dulce, NM, formally of Ohkay Owingeh passed on Sunday July 5, 2020 in Dulce, NM.
Lenny was a loving son, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend. His joys in life were his mom, siblings, kids and grandkids. His most recent job was as a plumber with the Jicarrilla Apacahe Maintenance Department.
Lenny served...
Daniel Trujillo
Jul 5, 2020
Daniel Lino Trujillo, 71, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on July 05, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Claudio and Lecadia Trujillo, sister, JoAnn Trujillo (Rudy Montoya) and brother, Herman “Red” Trujillo. He is survived by his daughter, Celina Trujillo, grandson, Emilio Trujillo, brother, Leroy Trujillo (Mona), nephews, Ronnie Montoya, Robert Trujillo (Cindy), Richard Trujillo, Leroy Jr.,...
Edward Sklar
Jul 3, 2020
Ed Sklar died unexpectedly of heart failure late in the week of June 29th, one week after his 74th birthday. Ed was one-of-a-kind and a treasure to us all, known and feared for his sharp New York-style wit, admired for his keen and penetrating intellect, and loved for his gentle demeanor and boundless capacity for kindness.
Ed was born in...
Martin "Marty" Horowitz
Jul 2, 2020
Martin “Marty” Cary Horowitz, 70, of Santa Fe, NM, succumbed to life in the fast lane on Thursday, July 2, 2020. He was in his home surrounded by friends, family, artwork and cowboy movies when he decided to get on his Harley and ride into the sunset.
Marty was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 9, 1949 to Adolph...
Rodney F. Peterson
Jul 2, 2020
Rodney F. Peterson Obituary
Rodney F. Peterson “Rod” of White Rock, NM left this life on July 2, 2020 to join his beloved wife, Ruth Elizabeth who preceded him in death in 2011. He was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Rod grew up in Middlebury, Connecticut the son of Axel and Gladys Peterson.
After the...
Jason Roybal
Jul 1, 2020
Paul Jason Roybal, age 50, born April 7, 1970, loving brother, and uncle passed away unexpectedly July 1, 2020. He is survived by partner Darlene Miera, 6 siblings, Lillian Baca (Pat), Debbie Roybal, Linda Noriega (David), Mike Roybal Jr. (Mia), Liz Hernandez (Tom), Reina Roybal, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family. He is preceded in death by...
Andy Garcia
Jul 1, 2020
Andy “Chucky" Garcia beloved father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend entered the Kingdom of Heaven on July 1st, 2020 at the age of 38.
Andy entered the world on July 30th, 1981. He had a big beautiful heart of gold, big beautiful smile and sprit and was loved by everyone. He is gone but will not be forgotten...
Alan Roberts
Jul 1, 2020
Alan Lloyd Roberts, 63, of Tres Piedras passed away unexpectedly on July 01, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Thelma Roberts, brother, Samuel B. Roberts, and niece, Antonnia H. Kunkel. He is survived by his sons, Staff Sergeant Mikel Roberts (May) of Twenty-Nine Falls, CA, and Billy Roberts of Tres Piedras, NM, daughter, Kelli Roberts...
Ida Herrera
Jun 29, 2020
Ida Herrera also known as Nanny, was born on September 3, 1935 in Velarde, NM, to Salomon and Rufina Duran. She passed peacefully at home with her family by her side.
Ida was preceded in death by her parents Salomon and Rufina, sisters Acension Herrera, Helen Ortega and her brother Ezsekiel Duran.
For many years, Ida struggled with Rhumatoid Arthritis...
Louis Edward Gallegos I
Jun 29, 2020
May 21, 1943 – June 29, 2020
Louis E. Gallegos was a great man that was loved, is deeply missed and will alwaysbe cherished. Louis was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, uncleand a friend to all.Louis was a lifelong resident of NM, born in Tucumcari and raised on the family’s“Sands Spring Ranch” near Logan. He met his beautiful...
Mary Archuleta
Jun 29, 2020
Mary G. Archuleta “Winkie”, 91 of Chamita passed away on June 29, 2020.
Mary was the pillar and patriarch of the Archuleta family. She was a home maker, farmer’s wife, gardener, and one of the hardest working women in Chamita.
She was proceeded in death by her parents Francisco and Margarita Gallegos, Aunt Pilar Herrera, Brother Rosario Gallegos, Husband Jose...
Elias Bustos
Jun 29, 2020
Elias J. Bustos, 85, carpenter and counselor at the Hoy Alcoholism Treatment Center (retired) passed away in the early morning hours of June 29th in the loving arms of his wife and daughter and surrounded by his family in Chimayo following a lengthy illness.
Elias was born to Elias Sr. and Barbarita Maestas on March 25th, 1935 in El Llano,...
Lisa Day
Jun 28, 2020
Lisa Marie Day, 39, of Taos Pueblo passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2020. She is preceded in death by her brother, Christopher Day, grandparents, Augustine and Marie Trujillo and Anita Clemens and uncle, John Trujillo. She is survived by her mother, Rosenda Trujillo, aunt, Ethel Trujillo, uncles, Leslie Trujillo and Joe T, niece, Starlite Trujillo, Goddaughter, Kalani Martinez, many...
Paula Martinez
Jun 28, 2020
Paula Garcia Martinez passed away on June 28, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM.
Paula was survived by her spouse Christopher Martinez of Albuquerque, NM, her children Heather, James and Amy Garcia.
Very close friends Daniel and Linda Espinoza of Chimayo, NM
Interment will be held on Sunday April 25, 2021 at 12PM in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery, Espanola,...
Kathleen Taylor
Jun 28, 2020
Kathleen Karen (Carroll) Taylor
January 22, 1946 - June 28, 2020
Kathleen was born on January 22, 1946 in Smithfield, PA. After graduating from Albert Gallatin High School, she graduated from California State College (PA) where she received a B.S. degree. She furthered her education at Virginia Poly Technical Institute, where she received her Ph.D in the field of Nuclear...
Lawrence Cimino
Jun 27, 2020
Obituary and services are pending.
Interment at the Santa Fe National Cemetery July 9, 2020 at 3PM.
Rivera Family Funeral Home encourages you to leave a tribute for Mr. Lawrence Cimino on our website.
Katrina Space
Jun 26, 2020
Katrina Space, 66, of Ranchos de Taos passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on June 26, 2020. Katrina was born in Boston and raised in Las Cruces where she excelled academically especially in science and music. She made All State Choir in her senior year. After graduating from the University of New Mexico, she worked as a pharmacist for forty years...
