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

Aug 18, 2024

Marcelino Herrera Jr., born on April 16th, 1983, 41 years old, was born in Bernalillo and raised in Coyote, NM.

 

He was preceded in death by his father, Marcelino Herrera Sr., and his brother Marcio Herrera. 

 

He is survived by his kids, Merlinda Herrera, Marcelino Herrera and Davian Herrera. 

 

Marcelino was a good person who enjoyed the outdoors...

Aug 18, 2024

Emilio “Miles” Gonzales, 73, of El Prado passed away August 18th after a prolonged illness. 

 

He is proceeded in death by his wife Gloria, his parents Isaac and Maria Gonzales, in-laws Adelina and Frank Mondragon, brothers Isaac, Fernando, Jimmy, Thomas, and infant sister Rafalita Gonzales, brother-in-law Arnold Jeantete, sister-in-law Pauline Cohn, and niece Roberta Miller. 

 

He is survived...

Aug 17, 2024

Stella Marie Valdez, 97, a lifetime resident of Santa Fe, passed away on August 17th, 2024. Born on August 15th, 1927, she was the last descendent of Max Baca and Lolla Silva.  Stella passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones, after a brief illness. Stella was heavily involved in St. Ann’s church and would attend church...

Aug 17, 2024

Mary Ellen T. Bdzil, long-time resident of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away at home on Saturday Aug. 17, 2024, at the age of 82, after a brave battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, John Bdzil, six children (Margaret, Kathy, John, Diane, Tom and Teri), and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father (Warren...

Aug 16, 2024

Michael Sperberg-McQueen, passed suddenly, on August 16, 2024. Michael was born to Lawrence and Miriam Culler Sperberg on Borger, Texas, on May 18, 1954. He grew up in El Paso. A year spent as an exchange student in Hanover, Germany, after high school helped shape his life. He attended Stanford, where he was able to pursue a wide range of...

Aug 16, 2024

Nelson Rodarte Sr of Rodarte, NM, age 78, unexpectedly passed away August 16, 2024. Nelson Rodarte Sr. was born on August 11, 1946, in Taos, NM.

 

  Nelson is preceded in death by his children Maggie and Nelson Jr., the mother of his children Eva Griego, and his parents Julio and Mary Rodarte. 

 

  He is survived by his...

Aug 15, 2024

Dee’s Obit

Sunrise 2/23/1957 Sunset  8/15/2024

Dolores “Dee” Fischetti was born in Brooklyn, NY, the youngest child of Dolores (nee Phillips) and William Fischetti. She joins her parents, sister Pat, and brother Billy in heaven. She is survived by her brother Michael (Angela) Fischetti, brother-in-law Phil Ania; her loving nieces and nephews, cousins, and many dear friends in NY and Santa Fe....

Aug 15, 2024

Dolores “Dee” Fischetti was born in Brooklyn, NY, the youngest child of Dolores (nee Phillips) and William Fischetti. She joins her parents, sister Pat, and brother Billy in heaven. She is survived by her brother Michael (Angela) Fischetti, brother-in-law Phil Ania, her loving nieces and nephews, cousins, and many dear friends in NY and Santa Fe. Though Dee was very...

Aug 15, 2024

Aug 14, 2024

 

With hearts full of love and reverence, we remember Suzanne (RED) Gonzales, who passed away on August 14, 2024, at the age of 57. Preceded in death by her father, David Gonzales Sr., Suzanne’s passing leaves a profound void in the lives of her family and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Though we mourn her untimely departure,...

Aug 11, 2024

Rose Marie Richardson

June 30, 1942 – August 11, 2024

Biography

 

Rose M. Richardson, 82, born & raised in Santa Fe, NM; resident of Pecos, NM, was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Sunday, August 11, 2024.  “Marie” was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, & friend who lost her long & courageous battle to cancer.  Our mother...

Aug 11, 2024

Jose Ray Chavarria Obituary. If not this week, please next weeks publication. 

 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jose Ray Chavarria, 47, of Santa Clara Pueblo, born on November 2, 1976, and who peacefully departed at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 11, 2024, after a lengthy battle with a rare & very aggressive esophageal...

Aug 10, 2024

Johnny Bautista González aka “Bananas” peacefully and lovingly took his journey to meet our Lord God on Saturday, August 10, 2024, following a courageous battle with kidney failure.  Johnny was a strong trooper since the beginning of the diagnosis facing many challenges, but, in the end at the age of 77, he no longer had the strength to continue the...

Aug 9, 2024

Cathy Cavanagh

12/17/1943 – 8/9/2024

Our dear friend Cathy Cavanagh left us on Aug 9, 2024 after a brief struggle with COPD and heart issues. Cathy was a loving, loyal, generous and trusted friend to many.  She did not have children of her own, but she was committed to taking an interest in both her friends and the children of her friends.  ...

Aug 7, 2024

In Loving Memory of Nancy Lujan Doherty (née Maria Nazarina Floroida Lujan)

 

Nancy Lujan Doherty, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed peacefully into heaven on August 7, 2024, at the age of 81 after a long and courageous battle with illness. Born on May 19, 1943, to Amadeo and Lugardita Lujan in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, Nancy...

Aug 6, 2024

Nicolas Andres Romero of Vadito, New Mexico passed away August 6, 2024, at the age of 83. He was born on June 19, 1941, to Victoriano and Elvira Romero. 

 

Nicolas was a lifetime farmer and rancher. His garden was known for a large variety of vegetables, such as turnips, pumpkins, and corn. He raised world class chicos that the...

Aug 6, 2024

Gail Jean Hallmark DRAFT obituary 

 

GAIL JEAN (CRENSHAW, HUELSTER) HALLMARK

July 5, 1938 – August 6, 2024

 

            Gail Jean (Crenshaw, Huelster) Hallmark, 86, passed peacefully away on August 6, 2024, in Santa Fe, with her daughter by her bedside. She was a loved and loving family member, gifted reading teacher, successful business woman, natural-born traveler, and a people-loving friend...

Aug 6, 2024

Freddy Sandoval was born on January 13, 1934, to Fred and Victoria Sandoval.

Freddy passed away on August 6, 2024, at Christus St. Vincent Hospital after a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his parents and his four siblings, Erlinda Hildalgo, Ray Sandoval, Pat Sandoval, and Yolanda Rodriguez. He is survived by his wife of 72 years Dessie (his...

Aug 6, 2024

Barbara May Schlang, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, age 101, passed away August 6, 2024. Barbara was born October 17, 1922 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to the late John and Minne Werner.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, Mike Schlang. 

Barbara is survived by her daughter, Meryl Wolper.

She will be laid to rest with her husband in Star...

Aug 6, 2024

Gordon Peter Wilson

 

May 28, 1941 - August 6, 2024

 

Gordon was born in Chicago on May 28, 1941, and was killed in a carjacking in Santa Fe on August 6, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Judy; his brother Michael Wilson; his sister-in-law Joan (Ned) Daly; his nieces Amy (Chris) Wilson Burger and Elizabeth (Cooper)...