Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Eleanor Prada
Apr 2, 2024
On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, Eleanor Irene Prada, a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend, was called home by God.
Eleanor was born on May 10, 1965, in Santa Fe, NM to Eloy and Lupe Garcia. As a young girl, she was taught to ride and care for horses which she continued into adulthood. She had a big heart loving...
Stephanie Corriz
Apr 1, 2024
Stephanie R. Corriz passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of April 1, 2024, with her family by her side.
Stephanie was born on March 9, 1981, to Marian Coriz and was the eldest of her siblings. She was born in Santa Fe and raised in Espanola.
Stephanie was preceded in death by her little sister, who...
Manuelita Salazar
Apr 1, 2024
In Loving Memory of Manuelita Lucille "Lita" Salazar
Manuelita Lucille "Lita" Salazar passed away on April 1, 2024, in Chimayo, New Mexico, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born on October 29, 1969, in Roswell, Lita spent her final weeks battling liver cirrhosis, but her spirit remained unbroken until the very end.
Lita was known for her strength, resilience,...
Robert Fernandez
Apr 1, 2024
On Monday, April 1, 2024, Robert A. Fernandez, 87, of Santa Fe, NM was called home by God while surrounded by prayer and love.
Robert was born on April 8, 1936, in Taos, New Mexico to Luis and Petrita Fernandez. As a young boy, he played a significant role in the household, taking on various chores like milking cows,...
Horacio Martinez
Apr 1, 2024
Horacio Martinez passed away on April 1, 2024, surrounded by family at his home in Dixon, NM. He was born in September of 1935 to Fidelino and Luisita Martinez. He was the youngest of 6 children born to his parents. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings (Bences, Eduardo, Willie, Olivama, and Victor), wife Maria Martinez, Sons- Chris...
William Parker
Mar 30, 2024
Obituary for William H. Parker Jr.
1939-2024
William H. Parker Jr. (Billy), age 84, of Santa Fe, NM, died on Saturday, March 30, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, June Oliver Parker; his sister Carolyn Parker Yelverton and brother Jack Shannon Parker (Connie); daughter, Jennifer Shea Peine (Stephen) of Martinsville, IN and son, Chad Hunter...
Audrey Kuykendall
Mar 30, 2024
Audrey Kathleen Nes Kuykendall, 68 of Taos, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, on March 30. Born In Tripoli, Libya, she was the daughter of David G. Nes and Elizabeth Houghton Nes. She is survived by her beloved husband of 41 years Ben Kuykendall and their two dogs, Skyler and Brenna. She is also survived by...
Roberto Trujillo
Mar 30, 2024
The Lord came to call Roberto Trujillo 75 home on March 30, 2024.
Roberto was born in Truchas NM and worked in all aspects of the construction field, but was most known as a stucco and diamond finish plasterer. He is proceeded in death by his parents Edumenio and Amela Trujillo his son Robert Domenio Trujillo and brother Paul Trujillo.
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Maria Leyba
Mar 28, 2024
October 11, 1936- March 28, 2024
Maria (Mary)Luisa Leyba, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and pillar of the Santa Fe community, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2024, at the age of 87, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 11, 1936, to Enrique and Juanita Trujillo in Casa Colorada, NM, Mary’s life was defined by her devotion to her...
Julian Garcia
Mar 28, 2024
Public Viewing Friday, April 12, 2024 10am - 11am
Rosary Friday, April 12, 2024 11am
Funeral Service Friday, April 12, 2024 11:30am
Jonathan Porter
Mar 26, 2024
Jonathan Porter, Professor Emeritus of Chinese History and Asian Studies at the University of New Mexico, died peacefully at home on 26 March 2024 in Chupadero, a rural community in Santa Fe, after surviving more than two decades with metastatic prostate cancer. He was 86.
Jonathan was born on 25 March 1938 in Boston to Eliot Furness Porter, a photographer,...
Rudy Sanchez
Mar 26, 2024
On Tuesday March 26, 2024 the sun set for Rudolfo “Rudy” David Sanchez, loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather, at age 69.
The sun rose for Rudy on November 14, 1954. Born to Pasqual and Bertha Sanchez and raised in Gallina, New Mexico, Rudy played basketball for Coronado High School, afterwards he worked in engineering and surveying. Rudy had...
Debra Borrego
Mar 26, 2024
Debra Ann Borrego (aka Debbie), 63, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024, in Alcalde, NM. She was born on March 12, 1961, in Los Alamos, NM. Mother M. Rosabell Gallegos of Alcalde and Father Elias Garcia of Ohkay Owingeh, NM. Debbie was called upon by the lord in her family home in Alcalde. Debbie was a McCurdy Graduate class...
Margaret Little
Mar 25, 2024
Margaret Gail Little was born on June 14, 1938, to Zetha and Aubrey Warren, the 4th of 6 children. She was raised in the small town of Sutherland, Nebraska, where she and her sisters sang as a trio. She graduated from high school in Wray, Colorado, and then headed to Colorado State University at the age of 17. She met...
Mary Montano
Mar 24, 2024
Mary A Montano, 88, passed March 24, 2024 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born in 1935 in Roy, NM. She was predeceased by her son Michael Montano, parents Manuel and Carolina Archuleta, brothers Frances Archuleta and Manuel Archuleta, Jr. Mary is survived by her husband of 69 years, Jose Inez Montano, her son Jose Inez Montano III,...
Gloria Montenegro
Mar 24, 2024
Viewing: Thursday, Aptil 04, 2024 from 4-7pm at Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Liight, (417 Rodeo rd., SFNM)
Rosary: Friday, April 05, 2024 starting 10:00am at San Isidro Catholic Church, (3552 Agua Fria, SFNM)
Mass: Friday, April 05, 2024 starting 11:00am at San Isidro Catholic Church, (3552 Agua Fria, SFNM)
Burial: to follow at Santa Fe Memorial Gardens
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Carmela Montoya
Mar 23, 2024
Carmela Alicia Montoya (Roybal) received her wings on March 23, 2024. Carmela was born on March 17, 1946, the daughter of the late Celestino and Velerie Roybal. She is also preceded in death by her brothers David, Carlos, and Rudy Roybal.Carmela is survived by her four children, Son Anthony Montoya (wife Sandra), Daughter Sandra Montoya, Son, Jeff Montoya (wife Marlene),...
John Versace
Mar 23, 2024
John Versace passed away peacefully on March 23 at his home, two months shy of his 99th birthday. He is survived by his four children and their families, including four beloved grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and a wide network of colleagues, friends, and neighbors.Even as he aged and his health declined, his defining characteristics — his brilliant mind, effusive...
James Smith
Mar 22, 2024
James (Jim/Jimbo) T. Smith, 62, of Española, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and daughter on March 22nd, 2024 after a brief illness.
Jim was born on March 3, 1962 in Amarillo, TX. He was a fanatic Dallas Cowboys and sports fan, and loved listening to music, cooking, fishing, camping and hanging out with friends and family. Jim was...
