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

Jul 15, 2019

Higino Thomas Montoya, 69, of El Prado passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2019.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Evangeline Montoya, sister, Diana Baca, father in law, Jake Martinez and brother in law, Levi Trujillo.  He is survived by his wife, Margaret Martinez Montoya, children, Eric Montoya (Lori), Senaida Montoya (Danielle), Christine Garcia (Lloyd), Margaret...

Jul 15, 2019

Brett Cole Cummins, 51, resident of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away suddenly on July 15, 2019. He was born to Bonnie and James “Butch” Cummins on December 30, 1967 in Farmington, NM, where he graduated from high school, achieving two state championships in baseball and basketball. He was a gifted athlete and a die-hard Cubs’ fan. In June of 2019,...

Jul 14, 2019

Hector Hugo Madrid "Keno" "Sharks" Gutierrez, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away on July 14, 2019 at the age of 22. He was born on September 30, 1996, to Carmen Rosa Gutierrez Ochoa and Hector Manuel Madrid Jacobo. His parents survive him, as do his brothers, Jose, Carlos, Alexis and Dani; sister Valeria; grandparents Roberto, Maria, Luis and Hortencia;...

Jul 14, 2019

Nadine Sanchez passed away unexpectedly on July 14, 2019. Nadine was born to Rickie and Beto Sanchez on May 6, 1983.

Nadine had a very big heart and loved unconditionally. She had an infectious smile and laugh that brightened the room. Her greatest joys were her children whom she was so very proud of and loved so very much. At...

Jul 13, 2019

Carla Belinda Vigil Castle, 63, of Taos passed away on July 13, 2019.  She is preceded in death by her father, Edmundo L. Vigil, brother, Jose Benito Vigil, grandparents, Carlos J. and Amelia Trujillo and Jose Benito and Josefita “Pita” Vigil and niece, Tania T. Martinez.  She is survived by her mother, Aurora Vigil, siblings, Francisco Vigil (Becky), Antonio Vigil...

Jul 13, 2019

Tommy Gene Medina, loving dad, son, brother, uncle, and fiancé who captured the hearts and admiration of so many, passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2019 from a sudden illness.

Tommy was born on November 6, 1971, in Santa Fe, NM. He was a devoted Cowboys Fan, loved the outdoors, camping, hunting, fishing, and cooking.  He loved music, especially hard...

Jul 13, 2019

Martha Martinez born 7/17/1928 passed away four days short of her 91st birthday in Santa Fe, NM. She was born in Los Luceros, NM to Seferino Salazar and Candelaria Gallegos Salazar. She grew up on a small farm in a large family consisting of her parents and fourteen siblings. She attended Alcalde Elementary. It was in Alcalde that she met...

Jul 12, 2019

Although a relatively recent resident of Los Alamos, NM, she was from the Midwest with a great love of the heat and desert of Arizona.  Born in Moline, Illinois she moved to the desert Southwest 3 times in her life and wishes for her ashes to be scattered near a Saguaro Cactus in Arizona.

Barbara passed peacefully in her sleep...

Jul 12, 2019

Beatrice P. Vigil of Taos passed away peacefully to join her Lord and Savior on July 12, 2019 at the age of 90.  Beatrice was born in Arroyo Hondo on November 30, 1928 to Jose Pacheco and Rosanna Pacheco.  She grew up on the family ranch on La Cuchilla Road with five brothers and one sister.  She married Alfonso Vigil...

Jul 12, 2019

Dennis Rennel Ferk, 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2019 at Christus St. Vincent hospital.  Born on January 3, 1921 to Oscar William Ferk and Amelia Dusak in Yankton, South Dakota, he served our country proudly during World War II. He joined the North Dakota National Guard in 1939 and was called to active duty in 1941 after...

Jul 12, 2019

Betty Rose Scott, age 88 passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019.

Betty was born on December 23, 1930.  She was married to Virgil W. Scott on April 21, 1948 4/21 in Alton, Illinois

She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Lavey; Mother, Elizabeth Beiser; Daughters, Sandra Embry, and Kathleen Gibbons; Many other family and extended family member.

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Jul 11, 2019

Celestino “Junie” Apodaca Jr., 76, entered peacefully into the presence and joy of the Lord on July 11, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 3, 1943, Junie was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe.  He was a star football player for Santa Fe High, loved his Dallas Cowboys, and enjoyed the Santa Fe Plaza Bandstand dances and...

Jul 11, 2019

Jul 9, 2019

Carlos Vicente (Chente) Galindo Olivas, 32 resident of Santa Fe went to be with the Lord on July 9, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

Carlos was born on November 8, 1986 in Santa Fe, NM.

He is preceded in death by his beloved grandfather; Ruben Olivas and great grandmother; Mercedes Medina.

He is survived by his father; Sergio Galindo,...

Jul 7, 2019

Julian Grace

(1931–2019)

          Julian’s work on this earth is done.  He would not have wanted an obituary; this is for those who love and respect him.

          Julian passed away at home on July 7, 2019, with his loving wife and best friend Rosalina by his side. 

          Julian was born and raised in Santa Fe. Julian retired from a career...

Jul 5, 2019

Tony J. Lucero, 86, from Glorieta, New Mexico, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, July 5, 2019.

Tony was a proud veteran of the Korean War. He retired after 27 years of service from St. Vincent Hospital. He enjoyed volunteering for the Senior Companions and being a Eucharistic minister. He was a lineman with Benson and...

Jul 5, 2019

Joyce Lorraine Ryker Gaylord passed away in the early morning at Sombrillo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Los Alamos, NM on Friday, July 5, 2019. She was 91.

Joyce , the fifth daughter of Russell Allen Ryker and Gertie Lee Eddens, was born June 20, 1928 in Middletown, Missouri. She grew up in Wright City, Missouri. She married Donald Dale...

Jul 5, 2019

* Funeral service begins at 4 p.m. on Monday, July 15th at Rivera Family Funeral Home followed by burial at Santa Fe Memorial Gardens.

Born on March 24th, 2005, Radlee David Daigle entered the world as a little firecracker. Rad was his nickname. He was an adorable little boy with long, blonde hair, a great smile, and trademark eyebrows....

Jul 4, 2019

Andres P. Garcia, 30, from Santa Fe, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019. He was born on February 23, 1989 to Jorge and Virginia Garcia. He is preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, Peter and Ella Begay and Andres and Herlinda Garcia. Survivors include his wife Maria Castillo; brothers Michael Begay of Santa Fe, Jorge (Allison Yates)...

Jul 3, 2019

Beltran (Tano) Ricardo Batista

On July 3, 2019 at 2:30PM, our beloved Beltran (Tano) Ricardo Batista went to be with our Lord in Heaven. He was born in Holguin, Cuba on October 10, 1946 to Pedro Batista and Digna Lopez. He was a long-time resident of Hernandez, N.M. after moving to Espanola, N.M. from Miami, Florida.

Tano was a loving...