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

Aug 7, 2023

Clara Maes loved life, especially loved to laugh! She attended mass every day, cooked for the homeless, and was a member of the Ordo Franciscanus Saecularis (Third Order of St. Francis).

No words can tell, no flowers can repay our loss. Till memories fail and life departs, you will live eternally in our heart.

Our precious Mom, Grandmother, Great Grandmother,...

Aug 7, 2023

There will be a family gathering on Monday, October 23, 2023 at 10:30am at the Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light, 417 Rodeo Rd., Santa Fe, NM.

The family will do a speaking at 11:00am with burial to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery.

Aug 6, 2023

Lalo Leo Lopez Went home to be with his Lord and Savior at the age of 84 on August 6, 2023. Lalo was born on April 27, 1939, in Santa Fe, NM to Tonita Mora and Miguel Lopez and was the eldest of nine children, Lourdes Quintana, Leroy Lopez (Mary Alice), Grace Mares (Rudy), Richard Lopez (Cathy), Michael Lopez (Ellie),...

Aug 6, 2023

In Loving Memory of Carlton Smith

Carlton Smith (aka Messy Mervin), a talented and passionate chef, has left us after a courageous battle with a lifelong struggle with substance and alcohol abuse. He passed away on August 6, 2023 at the young age of 48. 

Born on February 22, 1975 in Chicago, Illinois. Carlton was a gifted individual who...

Aug 5, 2023

Aug 5, 2023

Gary Ira Storch (80) of Taos, NM (born in Brooklyn, NY) passed away on 8/5 at home, surrounded by his family and dogs. Gary lived with stage 4 metastatic cancer for nearly 3 years, and during that time he kept a positive attitude and enjoyed every day to the fullest.

He is survived and loved by his wife of 54...

Aug 4, 2023

Daniel Carlos Valdez Senior of Los Alamos, New Mexico passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the age of 99. After several months of declining health, Daniel died peacefully in his sleep at Sombrillo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 

Daniel was born in Antonito, Colorado on May 2, 1924, to Andres Valdez and Petronila Martinez. He was the youngest...

Aug 3, 2023

 James Adam Garcia born March 14, 1977 and raised in Santa Fe, NM passed away 08/03/2023 with his loving wife by his side. James loved to fish and camp, to be in the mountains helping his dad get wood for the winter. He especially loved to take road trips with his wife to different states and site see. James loved...

Aug 3, 2023

Nathan Gray was hit by a car while biking on Tuesday, August 1st (the 23rd anniversary of his marriage). He fought valiantly for his life and with great faith. We could feel his Spirit when it left him and he died on Thursday, August 3rd at 4:06pm after being in a coma on life support for 2 1/2 days.  Thank...

Aug 3, 2023

Andrea “Dre” Grace Ortega was called home to heaven to be with our Lord and loved ones on August 3, 2023 in Santa Fe, NM. She was 33 years old. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Andy Peña, grandmother, Alice Carmen Ortega, grandfather, Pablo F Ortega and first cousin Pablo Ortega. She is survived by her mother, Julie...

Aug 3, 2023

A Service will take place on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light, 417 Rodeo Rd., from 5-7pm.

Aug 2, 2023

Felipe De Jesus Marquez Lexow was born on May 9th, 1994 to Felipe Marquez and Jane Lexow in Santa Fe, NM. Felipe was a loving brother to four younger siblings, Seneca, Barbarita, Stephany, and Sebastian. He came from a big family with many aunts, uncles, and cousins, which he was deeply proud of. Felipe grew up in Oregon, where he...

Aug 1, 2023

Lifelong resident of the Pecos, New Mexico area went peacefully to her eternal reward at 1:10 PM on Tuesday August 1, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving family at the family home in Pecos, New Mexico. Ruby was born September 20, 1922 in La Cueva, Santa Fe County, New Mexico to Florencio Ortiz and Marianita Sandoval. She resided with...

Jul 31, 2023

Alonzo Valdez, 71, of Arroyo Seco, passed away on July 31, 2023.  He was in his home and surrounded by his family.  We are deeply saddened and he will be greatly missed.  Alonzo was one of the strongest men we have known.  During his lifetime, he faced so many tragedies and difficulties, but his faith always carried him along and...

Jul 30, 2023

Jackie Nadine Ferran, 48, was called home to our Lord on Sunday July 30, 2023. She was born on January 29, 1975 in Leadville, CO to Lloyd and Wanda Ferran. She was the oldest sibling of five children. 

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Julius Ferran and Ascension Romero; maternal grandparents Fernando D. Martinez and Arolinda...

Jul 30, 2023

Born on December 27, 1934, Christella went to our Lord on July 30, 2023 at the age of 88. Born and raised in Santa Fe on banana hill, Christella was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother and friend to so many.

Christella was preceded in death by her in-laws Julian and Domitila Noedel, her parents Victor and Annie Romero, her husband...

Jul 30, 2023

Timoteo (Timmy) Benavidez, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at his home in Santa Fe, N.M., surrounded by his beloved family. Timmy was born to Jose H. Benavidez and Eufelia Martinez de Benavidez on Dec. 18, 1947, in Pecos, N.M. He graduated from Pecos High School in 1967. He was a member of the State Championship winning...

Jul 30, 2023

Following a lengthy illness of four years, John Merlino passed away on July 30, 2023, one week after his 90th birthday.  John was born and raised in Buffalo, New York on July 21, 1933, where he resided until entering the Air Force on August 20, 1951.  He served a tour in Greenland and several other places before his final station...

Jul 28, 2023

Joette Trofimuk (Age: None of your business). Heaven gained an angel on July 28, 2023.  The evening sky will shine brighter, the world will feel a little bit smaller and the ocean deeper from this day forward.  Joette Trofimuk (O’Connor), the Owner/Director of Photogenesis Gallery in Santa Fe for over 35 years left this world for another with her signature...

Jul 27, 2023

Adelita Guadalupe Tafoya Hanson Born December 11th 1950

Died July 27th 2023

Adelita was one of 9 children born to Pablo and Adelina Tafoya of Santa Fe, New Mexico. She grew up on Camino San Acacio on Santa Fe’s east side. As a child Adelita thoroughly enjoyed school, loved reading and playing with her siblings, enjoying the carefree life of...