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

Apr 17, 2023

Albert Joseph Rivera

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, husband, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Albert Rivera. Albert was married for 63 beautiful years to and is survived by Teresita (Terry) Vigil Rivera. He was the loving father to five children: Michael (Steve Truitt), Donna, Anthony, Maria (Justin Najaka) and Dominick (Jessica...

Apr 17, 2023

On Monday, April 17, 2023, Ivar Lindstrom, passed away at the age of 93. Allene joined her husband in just 2 weeks time on Monday, May 1, 2023 at the age of 90.

In addition to their great love for each other, they are the loving parents of two children, three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. 

Ivar was born in...

Apr 17, 2023

Jose Willie Pacheco, 88 went home to be with his creator on Monday, April 17, 2023. He was born on October 25, 1934, in Ojo Sarco, NM to Jose Onesimo Pacheco Sr. and Evanjelina Armijo Pacheco. He worked in the State of Wyoming until retirement. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad and then worked the remainder of his career...

Apr 16, 2023

Beloved sister and aunt Romaine Alarid passed away on April 16, 2023 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Romaine was born to parents David and Louise Alarid. She is predeceased by her parents, sister Eva Lucero, brother David Alarid Jr. Romaine is survived by sister Corrine Vigil, sister Patricia Alarid Kleinschmidt (Phillip), Paula Alarid (Wendy Law), and many nieces and nephews.

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Apr 16, 2023

Barbara Laine, 75, of El Prado, died April 16 from pancreatic cancer. Originally from southern New Jersey, Barb earned a B.A. in music from Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, and was skilled at playing flute and piano and as a singer.

A Taos area resident since 1971, Barb was active in the Taos Community Chorus, choirs at First Presbyterian Church...

Apr 16, 2023

Jo Ann (Jo) Ferdinand of Los Alamos passed away on April 16th, 2023.  Jo was born on Nov. 15th, 1937, in Chicago, Ill. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ed, and infant daughter, Debbie.

She is survived by her son Kevin, and wife Kate, son Mike and wife Kelly and daughter, Denise and husband Rick.  Four granddaughters. ...

Apr 14, 2023

Dylan Jacob Herzenberg passed away April 14, 2023 in a motorcycle accident in Albuquerque New Mexico. He is survived by his mother Pamela, father David, sister Kayla and brothers Jake and Max. Dylan’s family in New Mexico,  New York and throughout his tight-knit community are grief-stricken and feeling too great a void. Dylan was 24 at the time and enjoying...

Apr 14, 2023

Richard J. Ortega, (Ricky or Rick) was born on January 6, 1955, and entered eternal life on April 14, 2023. Ricky was a kind and gentle man who was helpful to many friends and family. He was known for his "low and slow" driving and was one of those old-time Chimayo Lowriders. He worked for Zia company as a painter...

Apr 13, 2023

Deborah Gooch, born September 28,1946 in Reisterstown, Maryland, died in Taos, New Mexico on 4/13/2023. She was preceded in death by her mother Janet Kirby, her Father Carl Kirby and her sister, Carol Kirby.

She is survived by her husband Jim, in Taos, her brother Mark Kirby in Accomack, Virginia and her nephew Jason Pulliam, in Los Angeles. Jim, her...

Apr 13, 2023

Helen Roybal, 85, of Chamisal, NM passed away on April 13, 2023.  She is preceded in death by her spouse, Roy Roybal, sisters, Lucy Martinez and Ermelinda Pacheco, brothers, George Vasquez and Isaac Martinez, parents, Mateo and Maria Vasquez She is survived by her brother, Jimmy (Ida) Vasquez, children, Debra Pacheco (Frank), Elizabeth Roybal (Lloyd), Donna Romero (Santiago), Roy Roybal...

Apr 13, 2023

John C. Gonzales, our loving brother passed away on April 13, 2023, at the age of 65. John was an adventurer. He loved to fish and hang out with his family. We will miss that great smile and warm welcome that we always got when we went to visit him.John was proceeded in death by his mother Mary Lou, daughter...

Apr 13, 2023

James J. McBride, CDR USN (Retired)

January 9, 1935-April 13, 2023

On Thursday, April 13, 2023, James “Jim” McBride, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away peacefully after a brief illness. He was 88 years old.

Jim served in the US Navy for 24 years, retiring from US Naval Forces Europe in 1985. He joined the US Navy as a commissioned...

Apr 12, 2023

Dorothy “Cece” Martinez loving wife, mother, nana, daughter, sister, aunt and friend was called home to be with our Lord on April 11, 2023. 

Cece was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Martinez, father, Frank Ortega, brother, Frank Ortega Jr., mother in law, Juanita Martinez, brother in laws, Tony Santistevan and David Leon, grandparents, Melecio and Victoria Sandoval,...

Apr 11, 2023

Apr 11, 2023

Tony Quintana, 76 years old of Peña Blanca went home to be with the Lord on April 11, 2023, with family and friends surrounding him.

Tony was born to Juan and Tillie Quintana on December 25, 1946.

He is survived by his Wife Flora of 54 years, Son Martin, Grandsons Joshua, Dominic (aka Kaleb), one Great Grandson Michael Angelo and...

Apr 11, 2023

Elvira (Vera) Valdez, 73, a resident of Ranchitos and currently living in Rio Rancho, passed away, surrounded by her family on April 11, 2023 after a long illness. Vera was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, auntie, mentor, teacher, and advisor. 

Vera is preceded in death by her son, Michael Valdez; mother, Ramona Valdez; grandfather, Belarmino Valdez; brothers,...

Apr 10, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of Doug McTernan, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, great-uncle, brother, friend, coach, and avid runner. After a valiant 18-month battle with cancer, Doug passed away on April 10, 2023 after a week filled with visits and calls from his loving family and close friends. He never lost his spirit,...

Apr 9, 2023

Jose Alfonso Gonzales, our loving father passed away peacefully in his home on April 9, 2023, at the age of 94. A lifetime resident of Santa Fe, NM, he was born on June 27, 1928, to Filiberto and Catalina Gonzales. 

Jose enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served in World War II and the Korean War.  Upon his...

Apr 9, 2023

Krista Erin Wilhelm, 37, passed into her loving Father’s arms on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023.  She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 3, 1985 and moved to Los Alamos a few days later.  She is survived by her mother, Susan Duran; her father and stepmother, Richard and Maura Wilhelm, Aurora, CO; her grandfather, Leo Duran; her children,...

Apr 6, 2023

Jose (Gina) Luis Armando Trujillo was born in Espanola on January 8, 1946 to Luis Trujillo & Eufemia Gallegos. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Kathleen D. Trujillo, & together they had three daughters. His daughters are Geralyn Trujillo (companion, Ronald), Carolyn Trujillo, and Anna Marie "Gina" Martinez (spouse, Santiago). His four granddaughters, Ashley Trujillo, April Martinez...