Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Fernando J. Torrez
Oct 2, 2013
Fernando J. Torrez 86, of Chama passed away October 2, 2013. He was in the Marine Corps, and then retired from the Department of Transportation. After retirement he became a full time rancher which was is passion. Mr. Torrez is survived by his daughters Yvonne Torrez-Alshire (Wayne), from Carmel CA, Renee Martinez (Michael) of Albuquerque, NM and a sister Maria...
Viola Cruz Archuleta
Oct 1, 2013
Viola Cruz Archuleta, 93, of Taos passed away to Heavens gates on October 1, 2013 in Taos, NM of natural causes. Viola was born June 12, 1920 in Taos to Flavio and Elena Cruz. She is preceded in death by both her parents and sisters, Susana Martinez (Sam), Juanita Cohn (Harold), brother in laws, Bill Sarson, Tom Martinez and Neal...
Eliseo Rael
Sep 30, 2013
Eliseo Rael, 79, of Questa passed away on September 30, 2013. He was a lifelong rancher and was a meat processor for over 50 years. Eliseo was passionate for ranching and farming and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to work. Eliseo retired as a miner from the Moly Mine in 1998 and also worked at the Summitville...
Jeffrey Martinez
Sep 27, 2013
33, of Santa Fe, passed away September 27, 2013. He was born in April 1980 to Ida and Jeffrey Martinez who survive him. Also surviving him are his sons: Isaies, Domenici and Dion Martinez; sisters: Olympia, Lori, Audrey and Victoria; brothers: Albert, Melicendro, and Christoval Martinez; grandparents: Virginia and Louie Martinez; great grandmother, Olympia Martinez; aunts: Louise Martinez and Denise...
Sandra Hart
Sep 26, 2013
SANDRA (SANDI) HART, age 67, passed away September 26, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Evangeline Schulz, and son Jeffrey Hart. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Lynn Hart of Taos, New Mexico; brother Gary Schulz and wife Irma of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; son Greg Hart and wife Liisa of Glenwood, Maryland; and...
Ernie Rivera
Sep 25, 2013
57, passed away September 25, 2013. He is preceded in death by his birth mother, Stella T. Romero; father, Medijildo Rivera; mother, Elvira Rivera; sisters: Molly and Josephine Romero; and brother-in-law, Thomas J. Conlan. Ernie is survived by his wife, Michele Rivera; daughter, Brianna Rivera (Patrick Ortiz); son, Justin Conlan (Kymberli); grandsons: Julian and Jadyn Conlan; father, Manuel L. Romero;...
Mike A. Sandoval
Sep 24, 2013
Michael Sandoval, 73 of Espanola, NM passed away on September 24, 2013, following a lengthy illness. He is preceded in Death by his parents Maguin & Antonia Sandoval, stepfather Samuel Salazar. He is survived by his sister, Minnie Naranjo (Sotero), brothers, Dave Sandoval (Isabel), Dennis Sandoval (Louella). Sons, Michael Sandoval Jr., companion (Linda), Martin Sandoval, James Sandoval (Tina), daughter Jeanette...
Scott Riley Johnson
Sep 23, 2013
SCOTT RILEY JOHNSON 25, of Santa Fe, passed away September 23, 2013. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert R. Johnson; cousin, Michael Ray Montoya; and great grandparents, Otis and Cecilia Rosesacker. Scott is survived by his daughter, Kamira Marie Johnson; mother, Tammy Marie Pulliam Phillips; brother, Steven Mathew Johnson; sister-in-law, Vanessa Dawn DiLoretto; nephew, Cassius Joseph Johnson;...
Glaycel L. Cannon
Sep 23, 2013
Glaycel Laurel Cannon, 70, of Des Montes passed away on September 23, 2013. She is preceded in death by her father, Joe Johnson. She is survived by her mother, Eldeene Spears, children, Torris Cannon, Aron Cannon (Beth) and Kasondra Stringham, 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, brother, Dennis Johnson, sisters, Velma Taylor and Hazel Miller, numerous other family and friends. Private...
Judy Rowe
Sep 23, 2013
Judy Lynn Rowe, 89, of Santa Fe, passed away on September 23, 2013. She was born in Seattle, Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor G. Rowe and Dorothy E. Cumming and brother Stephen. Judy loved children and was an avid bird lover. Our sincere appreciation to Christine Sandoval and her many caregivers at Santa Fe Care...

Margie Chavez
Sep 21, 2013
Margie Chavez, 40 of Santa Fe passed away September 21, 2013. Memorial Services were held in South San Ysidro Church on September 27, 2013. Margie was born on November 1, 1972. She loved reading, listening to music, spending time outdoors, and spending time with family and friends. Margie is survived by her daughter Chantel Snyder, her grandson Oden, her mother...
Eddie F. Romero
Sep 21, 2013
Eddie F. Romero, 57, a lifelong resident of Los Luceros finished his earthly journey and left peacefully to his eternal life with his Savior on September 21, 2013. Eddie was married to Elizabeth Romero for 40 years. Eddie was employed in Los Alamos for several years. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie (Willie Hoppe); brother, Walter Romero;...
Jose Joe Romero
Sep 21, 2013
Jose (Joe) Romero, Jr., 68, passed away on September 21, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose De La Luz Romero and Stella Mondragon Romero and brother, Clarence Romero. He is survived by his partner of 32 years, Yvonne Sanchez, children, Karen Martinez (Alex), Kimberly Lauer (Andrew), Kathy Conrow (Paul), Greg Romero (Mary), Gabriel Romero (Kelly) and...

Anthony T. Rel
Sep 18, 2013
Anthony Rel, 57 of Ojo Caliente, NM passed away on September 18, 2013 He is survived by his wife Genevieve Rel, family and friends. Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home (505) 753-2288. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com