Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Juanita Aragon
Mar 15, 2024
Our dear mother Juanita Aragon, sadly passed away at home March 15, 2024, at the age of 82. She was a wonderful wife and mother, who was always there when we needed her. She was born in La Cienega. She married Benito Aragon on September 16, 1961 in Santa Fe.
She is preceded in death by her husband Benito...
Lydia Jordan
Mar 13, 2024
Lydia Trujillo Jordan was born in Vallecitos/ Abiquiu during the great depression era and lived there until the age of 8 when her family relocated to the village of Abiquiu where she lived until she departed this earth and began her journey to be reunited with her loved ones in heaven on March 13, 2024, the loved ones that will...
Cleo Cordova
Mar 13, 2024
Cleo Priscilla Cordova, 83, passed away on March 13,2024. Born on a cold December day to Antonio and Dora Romero in Denver, CO. Cleo’s life was one of dedication and service to her community. In 1959, Cleo married the love of her life, Arnold Cordova, together they raised two children, Saranada and Kane, who were her pride and joy. Cleo’s...
David Fox
Mar 11, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father David Vernon Fox after a short illness. Dad was our leader in playful silliness and good-humored fun. Joyous and endearing. Oolombamba!
Dave is survived by his wife of 59 years, Anne Gilbert Fox; his children Andrew Fox (Melissa) of Los Alamos, NM; Suzanne Wilson (Steve)...
Frank (Panchito) Trujillo
Mar 11, 2024
Frank John Trujillo born in Santa Fe on January 14, 1987. Passed away with his devoted mother by his side on March 11, 2024. Frank lost the long battle with cancer at the age of 37. He is survived by his Father Greg, Mother Maria, Grandmother Socorro, Uncle Kenny, Sisters Ramona (Matthew), Christine (Josh), Brothers Greg Jr., Fabian (Korie), Jose,...
Jorge Bencomo
Mar 11, 2024
A Rosary will take place on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 from 3-7pm at the Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light, (417 Rodeo Rd.)
A Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 10:00am at Santa Maria De La Paz Church with burial to follow at Santa Fe Memorial Gardens.
Mary Mccurdy
Mar 11, 2024
Mary Janet McCurdy passed away on March 11, 2024 at her home in White Rock, NM.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband Donald and son, Michael. She is survived by her children Timothy (Annette), Don (Cathy), Steve (Trula), Patrick (Michelle) and David; and grandchildren Matthew, Kevin (Sara), Jeffrey (Bri), Kurtis, Nicholas, Daniel, Kathryn (Nicholas) and great-grandchild Miles.
At...
John Smedly
Mar 10, 2024
John Robert Smedly, Sr. went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2024, passing peacefully in his sleep after one week of care in Hospice.
John had a tremendous life. He was born in 1930 in Raton, New Mexico. John spent much of his childhood managing life after a broken arm at age 7. That injury resulted in John...
Henry Pacheco
Mar 10, 2024
Henry Richard Pacheco
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Henry Richard Pacheco, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, who departed on Sunday, March 10, 2024.
Richard was loved and cherished by his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife Emily; his son Jonathan, daughter-in-law Erica; his son Dennis, daughter-in-law Cassy,...
Joe Larranaga
Mar 7, 2024
Santa Fe- In Loving Memory of Joe Larranaga, 84, who passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Joe was born in Los Rincones Colorados, New Mexico.
He is proceeded in death by his Parents, Macario Larranaga, Anita Tapia Larranaga, Son-Joe Larranaga Jr., Granddaughter–Nichole Larranaga, Sisters/Brothers in law-Eloisa Couty, Juanita/Maclovio Montoya, Mary and Ester...
Joe Larranaga
Mar 7, 2024
Santa Fe- In Loving Memory of Joe Larranaga, 84, who passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Joe was born in Los Rincones Colorados, New Mexico.
He is proceeded in death by his Parents, Macario Larranaga, Anita Tapia Larranaga, Son-Joe Larranaga Jr., Granddaughter–Nichole Larranaga, Sisters/Brothers in law-Eloisa Couty, Juanita/Maclovio Montoya, Mary and Ester...
Jeanette Lucero
Mar 7, 2024
Jeanette Florence (Moya) Lucero
May 8, 1938 – March 7, 2024
Jeanette Lucero, 85, gained her wings on March 7, 2024, after battling a lengthy illness. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was proceeded in death by her parents Juanita (Borrego) Moya and Román Moya, her son David Lucero, and her brothers Ben Moya, Philip...
Mikkel Johnson
Mar 7, 2024
Mikkel Borlaug Johnson died peacefully in his home in Los Alamos, NM on March 7th, 2024, at the age of 81. Mikkel was born on January 2nd, 1943, in Waynesboro, VA and was the first child of Anne and Wallace Johnson. He graduated from Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, VA, received his bachelor’s degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and his...
Alixandria Jeantete
Mar 7, 2024
Alixandria “Alix” Sidney Jeantete was born August 30, 1994 to her parents George Jeantete and Christine Baca and was reunited with her great grandparents, Kenneth and Maria Stahnke and Sophie Anaya, grandmother Kathryn Stahnke, father George Jeantete and father figure Steve Roybal, cousins Joy Stahnke and Vanessa Perea, on March 7, 2024 at the age of 29.
Alix was a...
Joseph (Mike) Lopez
Mar 6, 2024
“ Mike Lopez age 71 passed away on March 6,2024 after battling with several illnesses. He died at home surrounded by his family. He was proceeded in death by his father's Jose Horacio Lopez and Bobby Quintana and numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years Maida Lopez. His sons Jose Lopez (Abbey), John...
Ernest Garcia
Mar 6, 2024
Ernest R. Garcia, 77, A resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on March 6, 2024. Ernest was born on May 6, 1946 in Encino, NM to mother Ursula and father Blas. He was married to Bertha T. Garcia.
Ernest was preceded in death by his sisters Magdalena, Anna Ruth, and Estella, brothers Luis, Jerry, Ambrosio, Gristoval, Luciano and...
Paul Baca, Jr.
Mar 5, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Paul Baca Jr., age 73, on March 5, 2024. Paul was loved and cherished by his family and friends and adored by his grandchildren. He is survived by Linda, his wife of 52 years, his son Steven Baca, Christina Baca, and his daughter,...
Ermelinda Garcia
Mar 5, 2024
Ermelinda L. Garcia, age 88, a resident of Placitas, Passed away on March 5, 2024, of natural causes. Ermelinda was born in 1935, to Jose Amadeo and Amalia Quintana in Placitas. Ermelinda was married to Toby F. Garcia, and they had four children together, Toby Garcia, Diana Garcia, Martha Garcia, Louella Garcia, Soveida Garcia.
Ermelinda was a kindhearted woman who...
Brett Woods
Mar 5, 2024
Engaging storyteller and novelist, former Green Beret and Secret Service agent, and unconventional state government administrator, Brett F. Woods died March 5, 2024, after a “prolonged danse macabre” (his words) with stage 4 colorectal cancer with liver metastasis.
Born March 27, 1948, in Houston, Texas, Brett attended the all-boys St. Thomas Catholic High School, frequently provoking the Catholic brothers who...
