Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Aubrey Bowser
Dec 4, 2023
Aubrey Lee Bowser also known as “Brother” to his family and friends, went to rest in peace with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He went peacefully in his sleep in the comfort of loved ones.
He was born in 1942 in a small town of Gilmer, Texas. He moved to New Mexico to continue his life’s journey around the...
Mary Ann Matheson
Dec 3, 2023
Mary Ann Matheson passed away peacefully at home in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico on Saturday,
December 2, 2023 with her family and extended family in attendance.
Mary Ann was born in Carmel, California in 1944 to Anna and Stanley Matheson. Mary Ann
grew up in the neighboring town of Pacific Grove. After attending Pacific Grove High School,
she went to...
Thomas "Tk" Thompson
Dec 2, 2023
Thomas K. Thompson “T. K.” passed away 2 December 2023 from complications from Parkinson's disease. He was born in Minot, North Dakota, 19 January 1940, to Samuel Keith and Nelle Leona Benell Thompson.
He married his sweetheart, Alma (Allie) Huddleson, 26 November 1960 and had their 63rd anniversary this year. On their second date, they went to a movie...
Filemon "Phil" Sanchez
Dec 2, 2023
Filemon "Phil" Sanchez, age 90, was born in Youngsville, New Mexico on October 28, 1933, to Aquilino & Dolores Sanchez. He went to be with our Lord on December 2, 2023, after a sudden illness. As a child he moved to Santa Fe with his parents, 7 brothers & 5 sisters, where he became a lifelong resident. Phil married his...
William "Bill" Marsh
Dec 2, 2023
Bill was born in Quanah, TX in 1930 to Dewey and Augusta Marsh. The family lived in a number of Texas communities, and he graduated high school in Houston. Bill served honorably in the USAF during the Korean War. He moved to New Mexico where he met and married his wife of 60 years, Dorene.
Bill worked for the NM...
Phillip Lujan
Dec 2, 2023
PHILLIP I LUJAN, 91, passed away on December 2, 2023. Philip was raised in Los Alamitos, NM (near Pecos) and spent most of his years in Cuyamungue, NM. Phillip was preceded in death by his parents, Roman and Flora Dalton Lujan, eight brothers, Alfredo, Antonio, Roman Jr., Erminio, Refugio, Estevan, Albert, and Manuel, two sisters, Barbara and Mary Ann, in-laws...
Arcelia "Archie" Baca
Dec 1, 2023
Arcelia “Archie” Baca
Arcelia “Archie” Baca, age 92, was born on June 2, 1931, and was called home to our Lord on December 1, 2023. Archie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Archie was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Antonio and Elvira Vigil, her husband Roy Baca, her sisters Helen Elena (Pete), Tillie (Eutimo),...
Geraldine Aron
Dec 1, 2023
Geraldine Nelson Aron was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois on December 1, 1922. She died on
December 1, 2023 which was her one hundred and first birthday, which she considered an
accomplishment. She was at peace and full of grace surrounded by her pet family and close friends. Geri
grew up in Flossmoor, Illinois, the only child of Minnie Sargisson...
Bonnie Kaufman
Dec 1, 2023
Bonnie Jean Kaufman, age 80, died from Alzheimer’s disease on December 1st, 2023 at her home in Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico.
She is preceded in death by her parents Stella and Omer Gignac and by her sister Cheryl Bisonette. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Michael, her daughters Jemery and Jessie and her grandchildren Theo, Chella and...
James Hohlfeld
Nov 30, 2023
Captain James B. Hohlfeld, a US Army veteran of Vietnam and numerous cold war engagements, a long time resident of Pecos, New Mexico, has passed away on November 30, 2023 at the home he shared with his wife of 41 years, Sharon Louise Hohlfeld, after a long battle with cancer.
Captain Hohlfeld, known as Jim to his friends and family,...
Marietta Rodriguez
Nov 30, 2023
Marietta Jean Rodriguez went home to our lord, surrounded by family and friends on November 30, 2023 at age 66.
Marietta was born on May 18, 1957 in Santa Fe, NM to Jose B. and Grace Rodriguez Marietta was considered by her parents as their Miracle Baby. When she was just a baby, she had become very ill, the Doctors...
Elizabeth "Betty" Salazar
Nov 29, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce, Elizabeth V. Salazar "Betty", a resident of Ranchos de Taos, NM, passed away November 29, 2023 at the age of 83. Born to the late Benjamin and Teodora Tafoya of Cañon, in 1940. She is preceded in death by her brothers Arthur, Cristobal, & Benjamin; sisters Annabelle, Patricia & Beatrice; daughters Veronica...
Victoria Dominguez
Nov 29, 2023
Victoria Dominguez of Chimayo, NM, age 50, went to rest in peace with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones.
For those close to Victoria, she was simply known as Vik and was an inspiring Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Friend, and colleague who was gracious with her time, giving people close to...
Juan Lujan
Nov 28, 2023
Our beloved Juan Lujan was born on August 9, 1949, to Juan (Cesario) and Gloria Lujan. He passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, following a brief illness. Juan was a pillar of strength and courage. He enjoyed reading and learning about the latest technology, and he was the best handyman around. He grew up in Santa Fe, New...
Sam Martinez
Nov 28, 2023
Sam F. Martinez, 70, went to be with Our Lord on November 28, 2023, after fighting a hard battle with cancer. Sam was a retired HVAC Sheet Metal Craftsman of over 40 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Stella Martinez. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Patsy, son Sam Jr. and...
Margaret Kappen
Nov 28, 2023
Margaret Kappen, 92, of El Prado, passed away on November 28, 2023.
Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com
Laura Swartz
Nov 27, 2023
Laura Swartz passed away peacefully on November 27th in Los Alamos. She is survived by her daughter, Stacey Swartz Gauny, who lives in the Los Alamos family home. Laura was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Blair Swartz.
Laura was born in 1931 and grew up in Pottsville, PA. She received a B.A. in Geology from Antioch College where...
Rudy Abeyta
Nov 27, 2023
Rudy Abeyta, Sr. ascended to heaven on November 27, 2023. Born in Embudo, NM Rudy grew up in a large family with 12 brothers and sisters. He married Alice Gurule and moved to Los Alamos in 1969. Rudy worked at the Los Alamos Medical Center, and later moved on to work at Los Alamos National Laboratory until retiring from his...
John Nichols
Nov 27, 2023
John Treadwell Nichols, passed peacefully on November 27, 2023, on a last beautiful day in autumn and in the comfort of his Taos home. He was an accomplished American author, amazing father, grandfather, and friend.
John has called Taos home since 1969 when he settled here with his young family. He was an avid naturalist that loved the mountains, mesas,...
Joseph Romero
Nov 27, 2023
Joseph G. Romero, also known as Joe, reunited with his beloved dog Roxy on Monday November 27, 2023. He was born on December 14, 1988 in Monterrey, CA to Carolyn Romero and Joseph Finona. As a director he went above and beyond helping the elderly and went as far as making meals for the elderly when staff called in. He...
