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

Aug 26, 2023

Ben E. Martinez was born on January 15, 1962, and died on August 26, 2023, in his home in Tijeras.  Ben was preceded in death by his father Benjamin Martinez and mother Maida Martinez.  He is survived by his brothers and sisters: Anna Castellano (Alex), Carlos Martinez (Lita), David Martinez (Virginia) and Patty Romero (Rick); nieces and nephews: Leon Castellano,...

Aug 23, 2023

Susan Renay Johnson passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday August 23, 2023 at her home in Des Montes, New Mexico. Susan was born in 1957 in Abilene, Texas, where she grew up and went to high school. She was the oldest of 6 children with 4 sisters and one brother. Susan moved to New Mexico around 1994 and...

Aug 23, 2023

Our beloved spouse, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, friend, Floraida R. Martinez at the blessed age of 92 years young, joined our lord in heaven on August 23, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Floraida R. Martinez was born in Rio Lucio, New Mexico in 1930 to her parents +Epolito and +Eloisa Rodriguez. Floraida was one of eight siblings.

Floraida was...

Aug 23, 2023

A Shared Life ... Richard Day Finney was born in 1937 at Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles. (Exactly 3 months later Jerry Walter, who was to become his life partner, was born 2000 miles away in a small Wisconsin community.) Rick attended Hoover High School in Glendale, during which time his father Howard passed away, and from which...

Aug 19, 2023

Rudolph Alexander “Rudy” Yardman – March 25, 1940 – August 19, 2023

Rudy was born to Frank Sr. Yardman and Frances Lucero on March 25, 1940, in Santa Fe, NM, and passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, two half-sisters Myrtle Elliot and Barbara Satler, and two half-brothers, Frank Yardman and Freddy...

Aug 19, 2023

Gilbert G. Roybal, a life-long resident of Pecos, NM, passed away on August 19, 2023. He was born on June 11, 1938 to the late Guadalupe Roybal and Maria Moya.

He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Viola Roybal for 65 years. His family always came first, and he was so proud of his children, 21...

Aug 18, 2023

Keith Law, 65 of El Prado, passed away on August 18, 2023.  He was born in Santa Fe, NM to Dorothy and John T. Law, Sr. Keith was best known for his hard work, good character and wonderful sense of humor. His time was best spent with his family, camping, fishing and exploring the beautiful countryside.

He is survived by...

Aug 16, 2023

Enriques Fred Arellano, 96, of Ventero passed away on August 16, 2023.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Marianita Arellano, parents, Jacobo and Delfina Arellano, in laws, Felix and Placida Maestas, siblings, Clorinda Montoya, Salvador Arellano, Sinforosa Espinoza, Maria Vigil and Samuel Arellano.  He is survived by his daughter and her husband, Lydia and Orlando Aragon, special niece,...

Aug 15, 2023

Aug 15, 2023

Andres Octavio Estevan Loya was born silent on August 15th 2023. He was preceded in death by his Maternal Great Great Grandfather Fred Vigil,  Great Grandfather Thomas Vigil, Great Grandparents Carmen and Isabel Delgado,  Great Grandparents Angelo and Fedelina Jimenez, Great Uncles Miguel and Benny Delgado. 

Paternal Great Great Grandparents Aurelia and Marcello Sandoval, Great Grandfather Paul Ortiz, Cousin...

Aug 15, 2023

Azrael Shawn Ortiz, 3 months old passed away on August 15, 2023.  He is survived by his parents, Janeth Aragon and Shawn Ortiz, brother, Owen Ortiz, grandparents, Jose and Magdalena Aragon and John and Lynda Ortiz, aunt, Anahi Varela, uncles, Leonel Aragon, Mark, Chris and Tim Ortiz, many other relatives.

Forever in our mind and heart our Beautiful Baby Boy. ...

Aug 14, 2023

Cassie Burrell-Garcia, 40, of Espanola passed away on August 14, 2023.  She is preceded in death by her spouse, Horacio Nicolas Garcia, father, Ricky Lee Hector Martinez, brother, Rickie Burrell, uncles, Juan Archuleta and Manuel Benavidez, and cousin, Jessica Martinez.   She is survived by her sons, Markanthony Garcia (Ana Selina Navarro-Pacheco) and Juan Carlos Garcia, Mother, Cindy Burrell, Sisters, Donna...

Aug 14, 2023

Marcella S. Lockhart, 88, left this earth peacefully in the early morning hours of August 14, 2023.

Mom was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM, the oldest of 6 kids.  She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1953. After high school she went to work for the District Court Probation office for 11 years.   While in Albuquerque she met...

Aug 13, 2023

It is with a broken heart that I announce the death of my son, Robert Francis (Bobby) Espinosa. Bobby was born on August 15, 1979 and passed away on August 13, 2023, two days before his 44* birthday. He was baptized on September 16, 1979 by the Most Rev. Robert F. Sanchez, Archbishop of Santa Fe and was named after...

Aug 12, 2023

Paul Sundown Moya 8.6.1937 to 8.12.2023

 

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved father, husband, grandfather, brother, friend and neighbor. Paul leaves behind a loving family and community. Paul was a kind and outgoing soul who loved his wife and family more than anything. 

 

Paul is proceded in...

Aug 12, 2023

Rose C. Segovia, 85, from Layden, NM was born to Cornelio and Josephita Segovia in 1938 in Chilili,NM. 

She is preceded in death by her father, Cornelio Segovia (Lyden,NM), her mother Josephita Segovia (Lyden,NM), her sister Della Griego (Abq,NM) and lastly two brothers Joe Segovia (Los Luceros, NM) and Pete Segovia (Lyden,NM)  

 

She is survived by her...

Aug 9, 2023

Leonard Kasza, 86, of Taos, NM passed away on August 9, 2023.  Leonard was born in Wiley, CO in 1937 to Paul and Gertrude Kasza.  Leonard is survived by his wife of 62 years, Katherine, sister Berna Rehyer of Rocky Ford, CO, son William and wife Vangie of Buda, TX, son Daniel of Hayden, ID, a daughter, 8 grandchildren, 8...

Aug 8, 2023

Frances Salazar, 99, of Los Ojos passed away on August 08, 2023.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Federico and Lola Salazar, brother, Heraldo Salazar, sisters, Leonor Salazar, Anne Salazar, and Susie (Manuel) Gallegos, nephews, Harold Gallegos. She is survived by her nephew, Frank (Mary) Gallegos, grandniece, Janice (Jason) Ferguson and many other relatives and friends.   

  Rosary...

Aug 8, 2023

Aug 7, 2023

MARCUS EUGENE HADLEY

It is with great sadness that the family of Marcus Eugene Hadley, born November 8, 1975 in Tucson, AZ, announces his sudden passing on August 7, 2023.  Marcus was a loving son, brother, father, uncle and grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents James and Joan Hadley, maternal grandparents Eugene and Lorraine Stough, and...