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

May 2, 2024

Maxine V Sisneros, 80, of Santa Fe, NM sadly left us on May 2, 2024. She is survived by many family and friends. funeral services will be on May 21, 2024 at the San Isidoro Church in Santa Fe, NM. Rosary at 9:45 am, Mass at 10:30 am, with burial at the National Cemetery to follow at 12:30 pm.

 

May 2, 2024

Ms. Shirley Anderson, 90, passed away peacefuly at home in Los Alamos, NM May 2, 2024 with her 3 dear daughters by her side from Jemez Springs and Salt Lake City. Los Alamos Visting Nurses was blessed to care for Shirley until the end.  

A more formal obituary to be expected down the road. 

Rivera Family Funeral Home...

May 1, 2024

Lyman “Kelly” Kellstedt (79)

How many of us can say that we have lived our lives fully?  Kelly did. 

He had a dream of being in the wild lands and being among wild things – land, water, animals, birds! 

After teaching in Kayenta/Navajo Reservation, and in Santa Fe, he transitioned to having his own business, Kellstedt Trading Company,...

Apr 30, 2024

Martha Brewer Loshbough, 82 passed away in her home in Santa Fe, on April 30, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Bill, her son Brian Loshbough of Gardnerville & daughter-in-law Erica Dehnke of Gardnerville, Nevada, sister Shirley Parotti of Silver City, New Mexico. She was proceeded in death by her daughter Cheryl Sosaya,...

Apr 30, 2024

Obituary

Ida G. Pacheco

Sunrise: October 22, 1927       Sunset: April 30, 2024

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that the family of Ida Pacheco, announce her passing on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at her home in Bernalillo, New Mexico, surrounded by her loving family. She was 96-years-old, and was born on October 22, 1927, in Monte Aplanado...

Apr 27, 2024

Monday, May 20, 2024, on Saturday, April 27, 2024, Debra De La Rosa, loving partner, mother of one, and grandmother of two, passed away at the young age of 58.

Debra was born on February 3, 1966, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, but grew up in Roswell. She received her associate's degree in cosmetology and worked as a hairdresser for...

Apr 26, 2024

Samuel J. Rael, 70, a resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on April 25, 2024. 

The family of Samuel Rael has entrusted the care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home of the beutiful Espanola Valley. www.riverafamilyfuneralhome.com (505)753-2288

Apr 25, 2024

Patricia Ann Case Daun passed peacefully in her sleep on March 25, 2024 at the age of 96.

She was pre-deceased by her 2 husbands, James Case and Keith Daun.

Pat is survived by her three children, Diane (John) Lenssen, Debra (Frank) Kraus and Mitch (Gaby) Case; 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Pat was interested in gardening and was...

Apr 25, 2024

Magdalena Chavez passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at the age of 91.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband, Arthur W. Chavez, her parents Cristobal and Ascencion Martinez, sister Adela Trujillo, brother Tevano (Jaun) Martinez, sister Olijia Abeyta, sister Mabel Velasquez, sister Cordelia Williams, brother Clyde Martinez, and brother Willie Martinez.

She is...

Apr 24, 2024

DANIEL WILLIAM POUND

1953-2024 

Dan Pound died on April 24, 2024.  He had been seriously ill the past few months.  He died at home in Albuquerque. 

Dan grew up in Santa Fe.  He graduated from St. Michael’s High School and went on to the University of New Mexico, where he played football.  Most of his working career was...

Apr 23, 2024

Geraldine Elizabeth Black Vigil passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024 after a lengthy illness. She was born on December 11, 1954 to Irene Martinez-Stewart(†) and Gilbert Black in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She met and fell in love with Allen Vigil, and together they built a beautiful home in Taos, NM. They were married for 44 years.

Together they brought...

Apr 23, 2024

Josie Armijo, of Glorieta, New Mexico, age 89, passed away April 23, 2024. Josie was born February 15, 1935 in La Pasada, to the late Agustin Garcia and Cruzita Sandoval Garcia. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Nick Armijo Sr. and son, James Edward Armijo.

Josie grew up in El Macho canyon where she always talked about...

Apr 23, 2024

Gabriel (Gabe) Romero

Age 89 passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 23, 2024. Gabe was born April 13, 1935, in Cleveland, New Mexico to Donilio and Ermelina Romero who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Angie Quintana Romero; they were blessed with three children: Richard “Rick” (Bernadette), Randy (deceased) and Robyn...

Apr 22, 2024

Ben (Beno) Marcos Gonzales, beloved son, brother, and uncle passed away on April 20, 2024 at the age of 40.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather Marcos Gonzales, grandmother's Amy Gonzales and Claudia Varela, uncle's Henry Varela and Stevie Varela, and aunt Cindy Varela.

He is survived by his parents, Bennie and Elaine Gonzales, sister Nicole Cardenas, Brother-in-law...

Apr 22, 2024

Patricia Peterson, our beloved mom, 88, of Cochiti Lake, passed away in her sleep on April 22, 2024.

Pat was born in Winsted, Minnesota on March 3, 1936, to Henry and Mary Fleischacker. She was the youngest of nine children. Upon graduating from high school, she moved to Colorado, where she met and married Joe Peterson and raised her family....

Apr 22, 2024

A Funeral Service will take place on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 417 Rodeo at the Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light at 12:00pm with burial to follow after at Santa Fe Memorial Gardens.

Apr 21, 2024

Myra Smith, 54, of Taos, New Mexico passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 21, 2024.  Myra was a caring, loving and giving person who loved her family and friends and never hesitated to help any one of them.  She loved being with her family and spending time with those she held close to her heart.  She...

Apr 21, 2024

Sammy Eloy Lovato, our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully on April 21st at the age of ninety. Born in Santa Fe, NM on April 7, 1934, Sammy led a life filled with God, kindness, and generosity.  A proud Marine Veteran, he served in the Korean war and received numerous prestigious medals of honor.  He...

Apr 20, 2024

Apr 20, 2024

James Michael Vigil of Cundiyo, New Mexico, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 20, 2024. He was 58. He passed away from a lengthy illness of cancer.

James is preceded in death by his son Anthony J. Vigil; father Felix F. Vigil, mother Trinidad A. Vigil, and brother Leroy J. Vigil.

He is survived by his grandchildren...