Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Ben Cardenas
Jan 3, 2024
Benjamin Reynaldo “Papa” Cardenas May 5, 1943- January 3, 2024.
Ben was born in Dawson, NM on May 5, 1943 and went to be with his loving Savior Jesus Christ on January 3, 2024. Ben served in the New Mexico Army National Guard for 34 years, retiring as a decorated Major in 1994. He was a beloved member of...
Maria Valdez
Jan 2, 2024
Maria C. (Grace) Hurtado Valdez, also known by close family as Chelda, age 84, a resident of Nambé, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 2, 2024. She was born on July 9, 1939, in Santa Fe, NM to George and Pablita Tapia Hurtado who preceded her in death. Grace is also preceded in death by her husband...
Marian Wiehle
Jan 2, 2024
Obituary information for Marian Wiehle:
Marian Wiehle passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. She lived a long life of 98 years and was widowed in 2018 after the passing of her husband of 73 years. She was born in Roanoke, Virginia the second of two children of Mary Frances Beckham and Leslie Lee Pitchford.
She met Carl K Wiehle,...
Orlando "Orlie" Griego
Jan 2, 2024
Orlando “Orlie” Griego
Our beloved husband and father, Orlando Griego from Galisteo, NM passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 2, 2024.
Orlando was born on April 2, 1955, and retired from Santa Fe Public Schools after 25 years of service. He was married to Lisa Griego for 33 years and raised two wonderful children, Timo and Micaela.
Orlando loved going...
Gloria "Glow" Rivera
Jan 2, 2024
Our Beloved Mother/Grandmother, Gloria Maestas Rivera ” Glo” . Mrs. Rivera, a former resident of Santa Rosa N.M. and Santa Fe, left us to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 2, 2024 in her home , surronded by her family in Santa Fe following a brief illness.
Gloria was born in Colonias NM March 7, 1938 and was...
Charmaine Weber
Jan 2, 2024
On January 2, 2024, Charmaine Strawman Weber, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away, peacefully in her sleep, at her home in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Charmaine was born February 18, 1935, in Toledo, Ohio, to parents Harold and Flossie Strawman of Rising Sun, Ohio. She grew up on a farm where her love for animals, gardening and especially music,...
Larry Maestas
2024
Larry S. Maestas, 1956-2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Larry S. Maestas, 68, of Rio Chama, NM.
A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who passed away peacefully at home on Friday August 30, 2024, after enduring a longtime illness. Larry was born on May 16, 1956, in Albany, CA.
Larry was...
Christopher Baca
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...
Richard Gantos
2024
Richard Laham Gantos 87, passed away Sunday May 19, 2024 surrounded by his wife Claire, daughter Reinita, and granddaughter Bella in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Richard, born August 23 1936 in Grand Rapids MI graduated from Ottawa hills high school, and Hope College, where he was an avid football player. Richard then went on to pursue and earn his PHD in...
Janette Garcia
2024
Janette J. Garcia arrived in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in October of 1963—the fifth of nine children born to Julio R. Garcia and Cicilia M. Garcia. Her treasured brothers are Floyd, Tim, Steve, Ricky, and their dearly loved families. Her precious sisters are Donna Valdes, Erma Nazaroff, Brenda Garcia, Beverly Kennedy, and their dearly loved families.
Janette was introduced...
Marcelo Aragon
Jan 1, 2024
A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 1:00pm at the Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light (417 Rodeo rd., Santa Fe, NM).
Susan Saiz
Jan 1, 2024
Susan Saiz, 69, of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones.
Susie enjoyed spending her time fishing and camping with her beloved husband and family. She spent countless hours in her sewing room stitching her love into numerous wedding dresses and heartfelt creations for family and friends. Every person Susie met...
Rudy Varela
Dec 31, 2023
Rudy R. Varela
March 27, 1943 – December 31, 2023
Rudy was called home to heaven on December 31, 2023. Born in Pecos, NM on March 27, 1943 to Mary and Frank Varela Sr.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Varela; brother, Ralph Varela; Godson, Brian Varela; nephews, Bert Varela, Norman Varela, Ivan Varela and...
Alford "Omar" Roos
Dec 30, 2023
On Saturday, December 30, 2023, Alford “Omar” Roos, passed away at the age of 79 after a long illness at the Los Alamos Medical Center, New Mexico. Omar was born on August 11, 1944, in Panama City, Republic of Panama, the son of Alford Roos, Jr., and Clotilde Lasso.
Omar graduated from Balboa High School in the Panama Canal Zone...
Donald Machen
Dec 30, 2023
Donald R. Machen left this earth on Dec. 30, 2023, just after hearing the music of bagpipes while surrounded by his wife and children. He was preceded in death by his parents, C. Raymond Machen and Myrtle Elizabeth Canny, and is survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Judy; son Jonathan (Paige); daughter Patty (Michael); four grandchildren; and a loving...
Henry Archuleta
Dec 30, 2023
"Uncle"
Henry Archuleta
Born March 16, 1936
Passed December 30th 2023
Our Uncle was 87 years old and had many stories that he shared with his family and friends. He was a funny and humble man.
He was in the Navy in 1955. When he returned home from the Navy he played baseball, and he was a great pitcher.
My...
Louise Jimenez
Dec 29, 2023
Louise C. Jimenez, a resident of Santa Fe, was called home by our Heavenly Father on December 29, 2023. She was born in Clayton, New Mexico, and having a father in the U.S. Navy, gave her opportunities to attend schools in Florida, Hawaii, and California. She loved the cultural experiences from those travels. Louise graduated from Loretto Academy Class of...
Dennis Rodriguez
Dec 28, 2023
Dennis Gregory Rodriguez (11/28/54) passed peacefully in the presence of his family on the morning of December 28, 2023, after a sudden decline in health. Dennis was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico and remained a lifelong resident. He attended Santa Fe High School and later obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science at the College Of Santa Fe. In...
Larry Vigil
Dec 28, 2023
August 14, 1949
December 28, 2023
Larry Vigil joined his daughter, Heather, in Heaven, on December 28, 2023.
He is survived by his wife, Susan, his beloved grandchildren, who he was raising, Rocky and Alexa. His granddaughter Amanda (Nate), who he was very close to, his grandson Larry III (Tori)and his granddaughter Lesleigh (Chris), our daughter Camille (Jose), His...
Alfred Lucero
Dec 27, 2023
Alfred Lucero, passed away at home on December 27, 2023. He was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and uncle. He was a veteran and retired Capitan of the Santa Fe Police Department.
Alfred is preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Frank Lucero; siblings: Nick, Lilian, and Arthur; son Sammy; nieces: Anita and Helen; and grandson...
