Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Albert Gonzales
Feb 21, 2024
Albert S. Gonzales, (Grandpa) Tierra Azul, 76 years of age, passed away on Wednesday, February 21st at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque following a brief illness. Albert was born in Santa Fe, NM on March 28, 1947, to George and Modesta Gonzales.
Albert was a Veteran of the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War. He also served for...
Maria Gonzales
Feb 21, 2024
In Loving Memory of Maria "Amy" Gonzales
Maria "Amy" Gonzales, beloved wife, mother & grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024 at the age of 84. Born on April 17, 1939 to Reymundo and Benigna Sandoval. She lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Maria "Amy" Gonzales was a devoted catholic who was an Auxiliary Member...
Angelica Garcia
Feb 21, 2024
Name of Deceased: Angelica Febye Garcia
Age: 35
Resident: Alcalde
Date of Death: February 21, 2024
Date of Birth: May 18, 1988
Place of Birth: Espanola, N.M
Announcement of Death:
Our heavenly Father has called his Angel home. Angelica Febye Garcia, beloved mother, daughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend passed from this world to eternal life on February 21, 2024....
Carlos "Camilo" Montoya
Feb 21, 2024
Carlos “Camilo” Montoya
6-9-39 to 2-21-24
We sadly announce our beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather and friend, passed away on 2-21-24 surrounded by loved ones. He was preceded in death by his wife, Melinda Montoya, his parents and several siblings. He is survived by son Ted, and daughters Jessica, JoAnn and Mary: one sister in law Mary Tapia...
Alice Mann
Feb 21, 2024
Alice Robles Mann passed away February 21, 2024, in her Los Alamos home of 60 years at the age of 93, with her beloved children by her side.
Devoted to family and friends, Alice stewarded charity and community. She made Los Alamos a more beautiful, connected place. Her model of strength and generosity will be missed.
Alice was born December...
Irene Herrera Madrid
Feb 20, 2024
Irene Herrera Madrid, aged 71, of Hernandez, New Mexico, passed away on February 20, 2024. She was born on June 28, 1952, in Silver City, NM. Irene's career was focused on her beloved seniors, dedicating her time and passion to their care. She served as the Director for Rio Arriba County Adult Day Care, Director of Foster Grandparents and Senior...
Olivia "Libby" Trujillo
Feb 19, 2024
Olivia “Libby” Trujillo
1940 - February 19th, 2024.
In loving memory of Olivia "Libby" Trujillo, 83, whose life was a tapestry of warmth, laughter, and boundless love. Born and raised in the enchanting embrace of Taos, she carried its spirit with her wherever she roamed. From 1966 to 1990, she graced Tooele, Utah, with her presence, yet her heart forever...
Eliu Romero
Feb 19, 2024
Obituary for Eliu E. Romero
9/13/1926 – 2/19/2024
Born September 13, 1926, in Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico, and raised in San Cristobal, Eliu E. Romero loved and took great pride in his Northern New Mexico and Spanish roots. After attending a rural school run by the Carnegie Institute in San Cristobal, Eliu enrolled at the University of New Mexico...
Claudina Romero
Feb 17, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Claudina “Nina” Romero announces her passing on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at the age of 99.
Claudina was born in 1924 to Andrellita and Jose Emilio Fernandez in Arroyo Seco, NM. She was one of ten children and the spouse of Ruben Romero. She attended school first in Arroyo Seco and...
Dennis Lopez
Feb 16, 2024
Dennis “Indio” Wilfred Lopez, 66 passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2024. Dennis was born on May 4, 1957 in Santa Fe to the late Maria Dora Viarrial and late Liborio Lopez, Sr. He was a proud enrolled member of the Pueblo of Pojoaque where he was raised and lived out his life.
Dennis exemplified kindness and generosity, always...
Brenda Reyes
Feb 16, 2024
Brenda Lee Reyes, 63, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2024. She is survived by her daughters, Angie Contreras-Crandell (Raudel) and Jessica Lee Contreras (Francisco), grandchildren, Anthony, Selena, Esperansa, Erica, Bejamin, Isaac, Victoria, Graciela and many other relatives.
Memorial services will be held on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 2 PM at Rivera Chapel in Taos and Monday,...
Jean Lindahl
Feb 16, 2024
Jean Louise Lindahl
1950 - 2024
“When a loving song bird flies away from our domain, its song remains forever with us.”
Under the brilliance of a Santa Fe blue sky illuminating the nearby snow-capped mountains, God’s ubiquitous radiance enveloping all, the transcendent delicate flower Jean Lindahl translated to another level of existence on February 16th. She was her husband...
Michael Menchaca-Reeder
Feb 16, 2024
Michael Menchaca-Reeder born in 1954 in Los Angeles, California to Mr. and Mrs. Menchaca passed away on February 16, 2024 at home. He will always be loved by his family and friends.
Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com.
Edward O'Brien
Feb 13, 2024
O’Brien Sr., Edward Henry
Edward Henry O’Brien Sr. of Santa Fe, originally of Hingham, Massachusetts, died February 13, 2024.
Edward (known affectionately as Papa) moved to Santa Fe in 2015, from Hingham, Massachusetts where he lived for many years.
Edward loved attending baseball games of all his grandsons, working on his baseball card collection, and watching Turner Classic movies. He...
Raymon Maldonado
Feb 12, 2024
Raymon (Ray) Tirso Maldonado, 16, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 12th, 2024. Born on July 2, 2007, in Los Alamos, NM, Ray was a beloved child of Victor and Dawn Marie (Kernodle) Maldonado and little brother to Arianna. He attended Barranca and Pinon Elementary Schools, as well as Los Alamos Middle and High Schools. During summer breaks, Ray worked...
Phyllis Browne
Feb 10, 2024
Life Profile of Phyllis Anne Browne, Ph. D
1935-2024
Phyllis moved to Taos in 2000 having retired as a tenured professor at Chapman University in California. She participated in the dance community for many years, performing (non-professionally) for the Bette Winslow Dance Studio, Sundance Studio, and the Taos Youth Ballet. Her dance acumen and choreographic ability was inspirational to both...
Anthony Acuna
Feb 9, 2024
Anthony Natividad Acuna passed away on February 09, 2024. He was born in Santa Fe NM on July 23, 1967, to Jose and Emilia Acuna. He worked for Nevada Weir Photography. He attended "Fruit of the Spirit Ministries". He was preceded in death by his parents Jose and Emilia Acuna and brothers David and Danny Acuna. He is survived by...
Jose (Joey) Rivas
Feb 9, 2024
Jose L Rivas (Joey), 42, from Ohkay Owingeh, NM, passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2024. Joey was born on February 19, 1981, and was proceeded in death by his father Jose Rivas, grandparents Lucas and Celina Montoya, Godparents Stewart and Carmelita Archuleta.
Joey is survived by his mother Sharon Sanchez, wife Stacy Tafoya, children Tylor, Jordan, Catherine, Cheyanne, Bethany,...
Tommie Bustamante
Feb 9, 2024
Tommie O. Bustamante
June 1, 1940 – February 9, 2024
Tommie O. Bustamante, 83 a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away on February 9, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving children. She was born on June 1, 1940 in San Jose, New Mexico to Petrita (Sanchez) Ortiz and Adolfo Ortiz.
She was preceded in death by...
Elizabeth Vela
Feb 8, 2024
A Public Viewing will take place on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 starting at 9:00am at the Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light (417 Rodeo Rd, SFNM), with a Funeral Serice to follow at 10:00am. The Burial will follow after at 12:30pm at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
