Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Molly Fernandez
Jul 24, 2024
Amalia (Molly) Evangelina Santistevan Fernandez, 81, of Springer NM passed away peacefully at her home in Santa Fe on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband Policarpio (Polo) Fernandez, brother Joe Santistevan, sisters Mary Helen Santistevan and Marcella White, and her parents George and Jenny Santistevan. She is survived by her loving children George and...
Sherley Gonzales-Ortiz
Jul 23, 2024
Sherley J. Gonzales-Ortiz passed away on July 23, 2024, in Questa, NM. She was a 1977 graduate of Questa High School. She received her Doctor of Education degree in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Counseling Psychology from Northern Arizona University on May 14, 1993.
Dr. Gonzales-Ortiz is the daughter of Andres and Louise Gonzales of Questa, New Mexico....
Ramiro Flores
Jul 23, 2024
Ramiro “Uncle Ray” Flores, 70, our hero, mentor, husband, father, brother and uncle went to his Heavenly Father on July 23, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends. In 1959, when a young Ray moved to the United States, it was almost immediately clear that he had a profound sense of justice and that he would make his career in...
Evelyn Chavez
Jul 21, 2024
Evelyn Chavez, (69 years of age) passed away peacefully but suddenly and left on angel wings on July 21, 2024.
Evelyn was born on August 20, 1954, and was a long-life resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico where she met and married Larry Chavez on one beautiful summer day while hanging out with her sister and cousins at the Patrick Smith...
Manuel Franco
Jul 21, 2024
Manuel Franco 62
Passed away on July 21, 2024
He was preceded by his mother Maria Rasoon and Father Alfonso Franco and a brother Armando Franco.
He is survived by his loving wife Laura Franco. He is also survived by sisters Graciela (Hecter), Hilda, Sara, (Arturo). Brothers Othon (Lorraine), Luis (Bertha), Saul (CeCe), Alfonso (Luz). Saul (Sysi)
He is also survived by several nieces...
Antoinette (Mals) Sheffield
Jul 20, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother Antoinette Marie (Mals) Sheffield at the age of 74.
Antoinette was born on October 3, 1949 in Dayton, OH to Chester and Betty Mals. Raised in Dayton, Antoinette spent her young adult years working at a local hospital in the newborn nursery. She loved...
Rudy Lujan
Jul 19, 2024
M. Rudy Lujan passed away on July 19, 2024. He was born on August 22, 1940 in Santa Fe New Mexico to Jose and Mary Lujan. He is survived by his wife Fermie to whom he was married for 56 years and by his children Manny Lujan, Mona Lujan, and spouse Brent Smerud. He is also survived by his sisters...
Levi Valdez
Jul 17, 2024
Levi Valdez, 86, a resident of Velarde, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Born in la Petaca, NM, on January 6, 1938,
Levi was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Mila María Valdez; parents, Manuel Sr. and Delidia; brothers, Pastor Elias Valdez and Manuel Valdez Jr.; sisters, Alice Martinez, Bertha Esquibel, Susie Martinez and Estella...
Beatrice Samaniego
Jul 17, 2024
Beatrice Samaniego, 75, a lifelong resident of Chimayo, NM, passed away on July 17, 2024.
Beatrice was preceded in death by parents; Abel and Ramoncita Garcia, sister; Mary Frances and son; Timothy Samaniego.
She is survived by her children, daughter; Erika Samaniego (Lucas), son; Robert Garcia, siblings; Labrie Garcia, Molly Martinez, Lily Martinez, Viola Garcia, Carol Espinosa (Tito). brother; Abel Garcia, grandchildren;...
Jimmy Montgomery
Jul 16, 2024
James Montgomery passed away on July 16, 2024. The traditional approach would be to tell you about all of Jimmy’s accomplishments in life and his outstanding character. Well Jimmy didn’t have a long list of business successes or relationships to brag about but he did have that outstanding character.
Jimmy was born in Southern California in January of 1954....
Priscilla Ulibarri
Jul 15, 2024
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother Priscilla (PC) Ulibarri. PC passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family, on July 15, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Reynaldo (Reinnie) Ulibarri; daughter, Paulette Ulibarri; parents, Manford and Isabel Chavez; Sister, Adela Harris; Brothers, Gilbert, Bobby, and Ruben Chavez. In-laws: Leo...
Oclides Martinez
Jul 15, 2024
Oclides Martinez, age 84, of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on July 15, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Patricio Martinez and Orlando Arellano, her parents, Sergio and Dora Segura, granddaughter, Patricia Martinez Medina, sons-in-law David Hudson and Kevin Rucker, and several siblings.
She is survived by her loving children: Anita Martinez (Larry), Patricia Jonaidi (Thabet), Joaquin...
Matias Gonzales
Jul 15, 2024
Matias Gonzales, 85, passed away on July 15, 2024, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Matias was born in Santa Fe, NM on September 27, 1938, to his parents Matias and Irene Gonzales. He proudly served in the United States Army as a corporal.
Matias is preceded in death by his parents; his son Matias L. Gonzales; his sister, Dolores Dotson;...
Adrian Gallegos
Jul 14, 2024
Adrian Robert Gallegos
March 29,1941- July 14, 2024
Our beloved Adrian Gallegos of Santa Fe, NM went to be our Lord Sunday, July 14, 2024.
He loved being around family. Adrian loved being outdoors. He spent his time fishing, hunting and raising and caring for his pigeons. He loved music and was a drummer and singer since a...
Charlie Sena
Jul 14, 2024
Charlie Sena, age 89, passed away peacefully at home in Pecos NM, on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Charlie was born November 4, 1934, in East Pecos NM, the son of the late Isidro and Lore Sena. Survived by his wife Diana Grabowsky.
Charlie was the jack of all trades and owned Pecos Auto Repair. Charlie loved spending time with his family,...
Abel Fernandez
Jul 13, 2024
Abel Enoch Fernandez, of Santa Fe, NM, age 51, passed away July 13, 2024. Abel was born December 12, 1972, in Los Alamos to Pablo Jose Fernandez and Vitalia Gonzales. Abel was a US Navy Veteran. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time in the outdoors, especially the mountains. He loved getting time to spend with his grandchildren and talked...
Kezhuang Zhao
Jul 13, 2024
Viewing at River Family Memorial Gardens
August 3, 2024
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
417 East Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Celebration of Life at the Lodge at Santa Fe
August 3, 2024
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
750 N St Francis Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Kezhuang Zhao, June 23, 1954 - July 13, 2024.
Kezhuang Zhao, known to most as just...
Catherine Pogue
Jul 13, 2024
Catherine Ann (Farrelly) Pogue, our beloved “Meemee”, went peacefully home to the Heavenly Garden in the early hours of July 13, 2024 after a brief illness. She was 78 years young. She joined those who went before her, including her husband of 50 years, Darwyn, her mom, Gerry, her brother, Richard, and many of her fur babies. Cathy was a...
Daniel Rodriguez
Jul 10, 2024
Daniel A Rodriguez 72, of Santa Fe passed away peacefully on July 10, 2024.
He was born December 15, 1951. In Albuquerque, NM to Manuelita Trujillo and Avenicio Rodríguez. He was raised in Santa Fe, NM by his mother and stepfather Braulio Garcia and his four brothers.
Daniel was in the Navy during the Vietnam War and was extremely proud of his...
Michael Camacho
Jul 10, 2024
Michael Eugene Camacho lost his battle to cancer on July 10, 2024.
Mike loved his family, friends, the outdoors, listening to old school music, and the Denver Broncos.
He is preceded in death by his son Michael C., daughter Jessica P., Father Louis Camacho, Mother Esther Ortega, sisters Jackie and Denise, brothers Raymond, Louie, Carl, and Robert, and many...
