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

Apr 6, 2023

Michael Richard Padilla - June 11, 1976 – April 6, 2023

Our loving brother and son, Michael Richard Padilla, born on June 11, 1976, left this earth on April 6, 2023. Since the day mom brought him home from St. Vincent’s hospital in Santa Fe, Michael shared his gifts of love, light, and optimism with everyone.  Michael always marched to...

Apr 5, 2023

It is with great sadness and much love that we mourn the passing of Betty Kennedy. She left thisworld suddenly on April 5th, 2023, at age 87, surrounded by her loved ones. Betty will beremembered as a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend.Betty loved spending time with her family, traveling, reading, and painting. She was known forher...

Apr 3, 2023

Terry Parker, age 73, died on Monday, April 3rd, 2023 at Kingston Memory Care in Santa Fe, NM after a lengthy illness.

Terry Ray Parker was born on May 11, 1949 to Cooper and Ina Faye (Bell) Parker in Brady, TX. He graduated from Brady High School in 1967. He completed his Bachelor's Degree at Texas Tech University in Lubbock,...

Apr 3, 2023

Frank, the Lord needed an Angel and decided to take you unexpectedly on April 3, 2023. I didn’t get the chance to tell you how much I loved you and to tell you that I will miss you every day of my life.  I looked forward to our evenings together where we would chat for hours on end. I will...

Apr 2, 2023

     It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Julia Pauline Mares, born August 30, 1952 and departed on April 2, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Saturnina Sandoval; siblings: Phillip Sandoval, Raymond Sandoval, Patricia Anaya, and Terri Mares.

     She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Albert Mares. Daughters: Elizabeth Narvaiz(Christopher) and ...

Apr 2, 2023

Christopher Raymond Fuentes, 35, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on April 2nd, 2023. Christopher was born October 11, 1987, in Albuquerque, NM, to Katherine J. O’Connell and Chris C. Fuentes. Christopher is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Soledad and Manuel Fuentes. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Katherine J. and Sean P. O’Connell; his father, Chris...

Apr 1, 2023

Frank Wilhelm Bobrowicz, 79, of White Rock, NM, passed away on April 1st, 2023, with loved ones by his side, after a difficult but well-fought battle with COPD.

Frank was born on December 12, 1943 to Frank and Theresa in Newark, New Jersey. After Frank graduated from Barringer High School in 1962, he then went on to pursue a degree...

Apr 1, 2023

Louise A. Hernandez passed away on April 01, 2023 in Greeley, CO.

She is survived by her son Virgil Hullinger, daughters Viola Rascon, Sharon Hullinger Rascon, Louisa Hernandez, and Veronica Olveda. 

She had numerous grandchildren and great-grand children and was loved by all who knew her. 

A memorial service was held at Rivera Family Funeral Home of Espanola...

Mar 31, 2023

John Thaddeus Tyson, MD (1934-2023)

"There is a light that shines bright in every one of us. To see that light in others, you don't need glasses, just compassion." ― Charles F Glassman

Kindness, Generosity, Enthusiasm, Compassion, Love, Persistence, Strength and Resilience.  These are the words that best describe our father and friend, John Tyson, MD.  He was passionate about...

Mar 31, 2023

Franklin J. Naivar, a long-time resident of Los Alamos, died peacefully in his sleep on March 31, 2023. 

Franklin was born August 11, 1940, to Leo W. and Annie (Svrcek) Naivar, In Taylor, Texas.  He was preceded in death by his parents Leo W. and Annie Naivar, his wife of almost 56 years, Aloma (Eiben) Naivar, daughter Julianne Marie...

Mar 30, 2023

Aaron “The Bear Man” Sanchez, 84, of Pilar went home to the Lord on March 30, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron and Onita Montoya Sanchez, brothers, Gilbert Sanchez and Jimmy Sanchez, sisters, Erlinda Robbins and Maryann Carabajal.  He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lillie, nephews, Gillie Grey, Desi Flores, and Tony Archuleta...

Mar 30, 2023

Mar 30, 2023

Garcia, Rosendo passed away peacefully at his home early Thursday morning March 30th at the age of 98. Rosendo was born January 26th, 1925 in the community of Guachupangue in the Espanola Valley area. He made his home with his loving wife , Ida in San Pedro since their marriage in 1946. Rosendo is survived by his sons: Ross (Rosendo,...

Mar 30, 2023

Joseph P. Vigil (Joey) born July 17, 1959, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2023 due to health issues.

Joey will be dearly missed by all, he was a very giving and caring person who had a love for Arts & Crafts. He was a great artist and always being creative in sharing his art by giving his family and...

Mar 29, 2023

Dearly LOVED Leslie Lewis Samuel, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on March 29th, 2023, at age 72, after a 15-year battle with cancer. Les faced his health challenges with resolute determination to stay beside his wife Lisa for as long as possible.       

Les was born in Chicago to Emma Parks-Samuel and Lewis D. Samuel. He was...

Mar 28, 2023

                                          Piper Morgan Mackenzie

                                               8/25/93-3/28/23

Please join us at Rivera Funeral Home on 417 Rodeo Road Thursday, April 6th starting at 6:00 for an open reception to celebrate the life of Piper Morgan Mackenzie. At sunset, a bagpiper will lead us to her resting place for a moment of remembrance.  A private burial ceremony will be held earlier in...

Mar 27, 2023

Loving husband, best grandpa, man of God, Marc was a fun, loving, spontaneous person who gave his life to God in 2019.

He was a member of Living Water Miracle Center and loved his job at A+ Sustainable Coatings. He was a hard worker.

After years of struggling with addiction, he gave his life to God 4 years ago and...

Mar 27, 2023

Debra Villalobos-Whaley was born on May 11th, 1955 in Alton, TX to Lenore and Herman Howard. Two years later, on February 7th, 1957 she became the big sister of Kathryn Ann Howard. From a young age Debra loved nature, gardening, had an active imagination, and was an observer and artist at heart. Though she faced many hard things in her...

Mar 27, 2023

Remigio Wilfred “Will” Padilla of Santa Fe New Mexico 

6/16/37 - 3/27/23

Our loving husband, dad, uncle, grandpa, brother and friend has gone to be with our Lord.

He was proceeded in death by his daughter Antionette, who took him by the hand and welcomed him with open arms. 

As well as his parents, Remigio and Nora Padilla....

Mar 26, 2023

Jackie Suazo of Santa Fe, NM was born on February 22, 1935, in Abiquiu, NM to Lucia Suazo and Emejirio Jaramillo. Jackie went to be with our heavenly father on March 26, 2023, unexpectedly.

He is preceded in death by his children Jacob and Kenny Suazo, Manuel Lopez, Mother Lucia Suazo, father Emejirio Jaramillo, brothers Arturo and Nelson Suazo and...