Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Joseph Martinez
Sep 3, 2023
On Sunday September 3, 2023 Joseph “JoJo” Christopher Martinez, was called home to be with our beloved father, Jesus Christ at the age of 31. Joseph was born and raised mostly in Espanola. Joseph loved spending time with family and friends hunting, fishing, and making memories. He is best known for his talent and creativity, his infectious smile and contagious...
James Crowl
Sep 2, 2023
James D Crowl, born in 1935, passed away in the company of his family on September 2, 2023, after an extended illness.
He was predeceased by his parents Margaret and John Crowl, son Michael, daughter Kimberly, sisters Margaret MacArthur and Sara Edelman, and grandson Wesley Crowl.
He is survived by his partner of many years, Carter Griffin, son Scott Crowl...
Ralph Valencia
Sep 1, 2023
Ralph S. Valencia born on September 16,1961 was called to his eternal home on September1,2023 at the age of 61 after a sudden illness. Ralph helped his father haul wood, posts and making coyote fences. He also worked at Glorieta Conference Center and Nambe Mills. He loved the mountains, hunting and fishing.
Ralph is preceded om death bu his...
Gabriel Barela
Aug 29, 2023
Gabriel Ryan Barela, 32, went to be with Our Lord on August 29, 2023, surrounded by family. Gabe was a son, grandson, brother, nephew, uncle, and cousin. Gabe was born in Santa Fe, NM on December 12, 1990.
Gabe is preceded in death by his grandmother Mary Lou Lucero, uncle Sammy Lucero, grandmother Sophia Barela, and grandfather Lorenzo Barela. He...
Antonia Contreras
Aug 28, 2023
Antonia Contreras Álvarez, cariñosamente llamada “Mama Maria”, nació el 13 de junio del 1939 en Escuintla, Guatemala a sus padres Gregorio Álvarez y Maria Contreras. Murió el lunes, 28 de agosto del 2023, a los ochenta y cuatro años en la cuidad de Rio Rancho, Nuevo México. Después de varios años con la enfermedad de diabetes y después de cuatro...
Cipriano Ortega
Aug 27, 2023
Cipriano "Cippy" Joe Ortega
Cipriano "Cippy" Joe Ortega, age 84, of Pecos, Glorieta, New Mexico, passed away of natural causes on Sunday August 27, 2023, after a brief stay at Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, NM.
Cippy was born to Juan and Petrita (Sandoval) Ortega on September 16, 1938, in La Cueva, Santa Fe County, New...
Gary Gurule
Aug 27, 2023
Gary graduated to the better side on August 27th, 2023 with his family by his side following his last requests of coffee ice cream, pizza & chocolate donuts with cherry frosting. He is survived by his Mother Virginia Gurule, Father Gary J Gurule, brother Matt Gurule, and sister Piper Gurule.
Gary requested no services be held on his passing, but...
Ben Martinez
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,...
Susan Johnson
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...
Floraida Martinez
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...
Richard Finney
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...
Rudy Yardman
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...
Gilbert Roybal
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...
Keith Law
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...
Enriques Arellano
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,...
Andres Octavio Loya
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...
Azrael Ortiz
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. ...
Cassie Burrell-Garcia
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...
Marcella Lockhart
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...
