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

Mar 10, 2023

A life well lived.  It is with great personal sadness that we announce the passing of M. Jane Engel on Friday March 10th.  From a child growing up in worn-torn Great Britain, to a global citizen who lived and traveled freely over 5 continents until finally settling in Taos just over 25 years ago.  Jane leaves behind a legacy of...

Mar 10, 2023

Robert (Bob) Charles Regan, passed away peacefully from Parkinson's Disease on March 10, 2023 at the age of 78. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend who will be fondly remembered for his warm heart, sense of humor, love for family, golden retrievers, unwavering loyalty to his favorite sport teams, and pride in his Irish heritage. May...

Mar 9, 2023

                                                    JOHN ARMIJO 

John O. Armijo 93 of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on March 9, 2023. A devout Catholic and owner of Johnnie’s Cash Store for 77 years. He was born on October 27, 1929 In Santa Fe, NM to Orlando Armijo and Lorencita Martinez, he was married to Bertha Armijo, his wife of 70 years. John is preceded...

Mar 8, 2023

"And when great souls die, after a period peace blooms, slowly and always irregularly. Spaces fill with a kind of soothing electric vibration. Our senses, restored, never to be the same, whisper to us. They existed. They existed. We can be. Be and be better. For they existed." -Maya Angelou

A teacher, A mother, and A grandma too, this is...

Mar 8, 2023

On Wednesday, March 8th, 2023, Edwin Leo Davis, loving father and friend, passed away at the age of 81. Ed was born in Gunter Texas on June 30, 1941 to Joe and Lona (Williams) Davis. The family moved to Meeker Colorado when he was still very young. He spent much of his youth exploring and getting into mischief in the...

Mar 7, 2023

Louis (Louie) Raymond Heidel, age 66, passed away in Santa Fe, New Mexico, early March 2023.  

Louis is preceded in death by his father Leonard Heidel, Mother Virginia Soto, Brothers Michael Soto, Paul Heidel, and infant baby sister Teresita Heidel. Louis is survived by his son Jason Heidel, and daughter Melissa Heidel (Brandon); Jason and Melissa’s mother Pamela Valdez;...

Mar 6, 2023

                                                   Barbara R. Gudwin

It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara announces her passing on March 6th, 2023. Barbara was born July 3rd, 1947 was 75 years old and after a long fight with ALS she passed away in her home surrounded by her family and at peace. Barbara was a beloved wife, mother, friend and advocate.  She...

Mar 6, 2023

Isaac Joseph Valdez Obituary

Isaac Joseph Valdez III age 60 passed away peacefully Monday March 6, 2023, due to heart complications. He was born February 10, 1963, in Santa Fe New Mexico

Isaac was a free spirit who lived his life his way. He was a thoughtful and kind soul who will be missed and remembered by the many lives...

Mar 3, 2023

Arlene E. Martinez, 76, passed away on March 03, 2023 after a short illness. She retired from Taos Municipal Schools as their business manager. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Martinez, parents, Eloisa and Nieves Anaya, Alicia Wisehart (George), Eloy Santistevan, sister, Monica Des Georges, brothers, Lawrence and Jim Santistevan.  She is survived by her children,...

Mar 3, 2023

Victoriano (Victor) Martinez passed away on March 3, 2023, at his home in El Prado, NM at the age of 93. He was born in Dixon, NM, on September 17,  1929, to Fedilino and Luisita Gonzales Martinez, Victor is preceded in death by his sons, Angelo and Dennis Martinez, parents, Fedilino and Luisa G Martinez, brothers, Bences, Edwardo and Willie,...

Mar 3, 2023

Mar 3, 2023

Richard Urioste, 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Pojoaque, NM on March 3, 2023. Richard went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ. His funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 22nd, at Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe in Pojoaque starting with the Rosary offering at 9:00am MST and followed by internment at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Santa...

Mar 2, 2023

Lenore Erck, 86, of Las Vegas, NV but born and raised in Taos passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 02, 2023. She is preceded in death by her children, Rebecca J. Martinez, Fabian and Luke Lucero, parents, Epimenio and Audilia Lucero, brother, Leroy Lucero, sister, Baida Lucero and grandson in law, Donn Knepp. Lenore is survived by...

Mar 2, 2023

Nancy Jean Leinneweber passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 in Angel Fire, New Mexico with her loving husband Martin Leinneweber, cat (Bogey), and dog (Tucker) by her side. She was 74 years of age when she went to be with the Lord.

She was born in Decatur, Illinois May 30, 1949 to Herbert and Phyllis Goers. Nancy graduated college and...

Mar 1, 2023

In loving memory of a monumental and gentle soul – Roberta Elaine Fine eased from this land at the age of 90 on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in Santa Fe, NM surrounded by all three of her children, one day after celebrating the birthday of her cherished mother.  Roberta was born to parents Erna and George Rozanske in May 1932...

Mar 1, 2023

Benny F. Montoya went home to be with the lord & his beloved wife he missed dearly on March 1st, 2023. Benny was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico March 14, 1945. He was a retired State Employee and very proud he worked at the New Mexico Game & Fish, he was also a proud band and family member of...

Mar 1, 2023

Benny F. Montoya went home to be with the lord & his beloved wife he missed dearly on March 1st, 2023. Benny was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico March 14, 1945. He was a retired State Employee and very proud he worked at the New Mexico Game & Fish, he was also a proud band and family member of...

Mar 1, 2023

Paul Kamprath, age 58, died March 1st of a cardiac event. He was born in Austin, TX, attended Austin High School and the University of Texas.  He worked with the Texas Legislature for approximately 25 years, as a proof reader, legislative aide, and chief of staff before moving to Taos.  He was a substitute teacher for eight years in the...

Feb 25, 2023

Joy Mondragon, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on February 25th, 2023. She was born July 1965 in Alamosa CO. to Carlos “Charlie” Mondragon, and Lucy Valdez. Growing up she lived in Colorado and Wyoming, before settling in New Mexico at a young age with her father, and siblings. Joy was always more of a tom boy and was more often...

Feb 25, 2023

On Saturday, February 25, 2023, Anthony David Silva Jr. passed away at the age of 53. Anthony was born in Santa Fe, NM on April 19, 1969, to Anthony David Silva Sr. and Lorraine (Montoya) Silva. He was a proud member of the 1986 Demon football team and the class of 1987. He went on to receive his bachelor’s degree...