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

Jun 27, 2024

Jose A. C. Chavez, age 92, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024. Jose was born on July 18, 1931, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Nicholasa and Fabian Chavez. He graduated from Santa Fe High School and subsequently received a BA from St. Michael’s College and an MS degree from the University of New...

Jun 26, 2024

Our beloved Donna Claire Rinehart Hewitt Colegrove left us June 26, 2024, at peace at her home in Santa Fe NM, aged 100. She was born June 20,1924 in Ludington MI, and was raised mainly in Millburg MI, the youngest of eight children born to William Henry and Eva Dolora (Parshall) Rinehart. She was preceded in death by her loving...

Jun 25, 2024

Jun 25, 2024

Jun 24, 2024

Brian L. Catanach, 36, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on June 24, 2024.

Brian was born on March 20, 1988, to Ronald and Erlinda Catanach in Santa Fe, NM. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Della Watson; his grandfather, Noah Watson; his uncle, Leroy Watson; and his cousin, Destiny Herrera. 

He is...

Jun 23, 2024

Scott Eastman Dietrick, age 69, passed away surrounded by loving family on June 23, 2024 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he had been receiving treatment in his battle with brain cancer.

Scott was born May 2, 1955 in Minneapolis, MN, to the late Kathleen Virginia Pedersen and Ted Eastman Dietrick. By the age of 7, Scott knew his dream was...

Jun 22, 2024

Martika Rae Chacon, 36, of Taos, New Mexico, born on September 15, 1987, passed away on June 22, 2024. 

 

Martika loved to cook and made the most amazing meals. She loved to draw, and her talent was evident in her beautiful drawings.  

 

Everyone who knew her will remember her as having one of the kindest hearts ever. Martika...

Jun 21, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Frederick John Romero on June 21, 2024.   

He is preceeded in death by his parents St. John and Mela Romero.  He was well known to be an avid hunter and loved outdoors. 

Frederick is survived by Diana Muzzi (Joe), Beatrice Romero, Lucille Romero,  Christine Elder (John), nephews Shane Beers...

Jun 21, 2024

Mr. Donald Ayers Hislop, Sr. passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family and the gentle care of hospice at age 84. 

 

He is survived by three sons Donald, Steven, and Andrew, who will publish a more formal obituary shortly.

 

Please feel free to leave messages of condolence, stories, and photos for the family to cherish here. 

Jun 20, 2024

Dolores (Tanuz) Sena, age 85, a lifelong resident of Pecos, passed away on June 20, 2024, with her family by her side. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was an amazing cook. The students at the Pecos Schools enjoyed her “home” cooked meals for more than 35 years. She also shared her home...

Jun 18, 2024

On Tuesday, June 18th, 2024, Faye Louise Porter, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 with family at her side.

 

Born July 24th, 1930, in Roswell, NM, Faye was preceded in death by her first husband, William R. “Randy” Cooper Sr. and son Mark Elliot Cooper. 

 

She is survived by daughter, Karen Leigh Hawkins & husband, Ward of...

Jun 17, 2024

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our Dear Son, Beloved Father, and Brother Ray Garcia. Ray left this Earth suddenly on June 17th, 2024. He was born on February 13th, 1974 to Ray and Beatrice Garcia. He is preceeded in death by Paternal Grandparents Fred and Eloida Garcia, and Maternal...

Jun 17, 2024

Dennis Thomas Quintana 73 was called home by our heavenly father on Monday June 17th, 2024. Dennis was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, born November 26th, 1950, to Secundino and Marie Quintana. Dennis was happily married to Edwina Quintana for 49 years. He was preceded in death by his father Secundino Quintana, brother Mario Quintana and beloved son Dennis...

Jun 17, 2024

Kathleen C. Silva Obituary

 

Kathleen (Kathy) Christine Silva, at the age of 71 years, went to Heaven while peacefully sleeping in her home on June 17, 2024, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Kathy was a devoted mother (Momma) and is survived by her daughter, April Marie Jules of Atlanta, GA, her daughter-in-law to Danielle Marie Burger of Truth or Consequences, NM....

Jun 17, 2024

Memorial Service : Tuesday, July 02, 2024  12:00pm - 5:00pm @ Inglesia Hermosa

Burial: Friday, July 05, 2024 10:00am Santa Fe Memorial Gardens

Jun 16, 2024

Roger Joseph Tomlinson, 52 years old, a resident of Taos, NM moved on to greener pastures, Sunday, June 16, 2024, at St Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe, NM after a short illness.  

 

Suffices to say in cowboy terms… Roger made wide circles in his life and within those circles gained a whole bunch of dear friends who adored him.  ...

Jun 15, 2024

Michael James Martinez, Sunrise 11/3/1975 Sunset 6/15/2024.  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael. He is survived by his wife, Samantha, sons, Michael jr., Steven and Marcus. He also leaves behind his father Danny (stepmom) Gloria, Mother Gloria, and his brother Matthew. In-laws, Dan and Becky Nottke, brothers in law, sister-in-law, stepbrothers, and stepsisters. Many...

Jun 15, 2024

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Frances G. (Pancha) Martinez, age 91. She left us to be with our lord on 06/15/2024. She was preceded in death by husband Napoleon Martinez; her parents Marcos and Elena (Alarid) Gonzales; two sons Joseph G. and Angelo Martinez; siblings Ernestina Chavez, Lorenzo, David, Jerry, and Samuel Gonzales; and her...

Jun 15, 2024

Christopher Michael Baca 1959-2024 age 64, according to him, he was forever 25. He lived in Los Angeles, CA. Chris was born in Las Vegas, NM and spent most of his adult life in Santa Fe, NM.  Chris passed away unexpectedly in Los Angeles CA on June 15th 2024.  He is preceded in death by his father Michael and sister...

Jun 14, 2024

Victoria Marie Roybal, 61, a resident of El Rancho, NM, passed away on June 14,2024. She was born on June 19, 1962, in Espanola, NM, to parents Jose Alfredo Roybal and Maria Matilda Vigil. 

 

She was preceded in death by her mom Maria Matilda Vigil, daughter Matilda “Mattie” Gallegos, brother Cristobal “Chris” Roybal, sisters Pauline “Paula”, Jacqueline “Jackie” Roybal,...