Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Gloria Dofflemyer
Feb 23, 2023
Gloria “Punky” Dofflemyer, 78, went home to be with Our Lord on February 23, 2023 surrounded by her family. As a single mother, Gloria completed her studies in cosmetology, operating her own hair salon in Pecos, NM for a few years. In 1975, she began her waitressing career with Tia Sophia’s, serving locals and tourists for over 25 years. She...
Ramona Olivas
Feb 22, 2023
Ramona "Rams" Olivas
January 14, 1952 – February 22, 2023
Ramona “Rams” Olivas was called home on February 22, 2023. She is Preceded in death by her son Anthony, parents Margaret and Nick Gonzalez. Siblings Veronica, Josie, Ramona, Carla, Rudy, Carmela. She is survived by her Husband Robert and children Dorinda, Diana, and Douglas, Goddaughter Raychel & Godson...
Atanacio Romero
Feb 22, 2023
Atanacio is preceded in death by his parents Amado and Eufemia Romero; brother Sonny Romero; sisters Sobie Chavez, Tillie Chavez, Cristy Romero and Mary Madore; and grandson Kodi Wheeler. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Loretta Romero; children Jim Romero (Luz), Hazel Romero (Ramon), Randy Romero (Trini) and Renee Romero; grandchildren Melissa Romero Smith (Smitty), Iris Romero,...
Amparo Cohn
Feb 20, 2023
Amparo G. Cohn, 98 died peacefully surrounded by her family on February 20, 2023. Amparo is preceded in death by her two sons, Bobby L. and George A. Cohn, father of her children, Robert A. Cohn, daughters in law, Jane Cohn and Ruby Archuleta, parents, Jose and Guadalupe Gonzales, sisters, Josephine and baby Juanita Gonzales, brothers and sisters in law,...
Albert Blackstock
Feb 19, 2023
Albert W. (Al) Blackstock was born on January 25, 1927, to Joseph Beauford and Lela (Virginia) Howdeshell Blackstock in Waco, Texas. The middle child of three sons, Al demonstrated a penchant for learning at an early age, often choosing studying over outdoor sports, which ultimately led to a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M, a Master of Science from Rice...
Russell Green
Feb 18, 2023
Russell Green, 50+ year resident of Taos, Silversmith, died on February 18th at home after a short illness. He is survived by his family: Joseph Green, Gayle & Gabriella Glanz, Lauren King, Sarah & Judith Witten & Emma, Kaia & Dana Miller.
Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com
Zena Khemiri
Feb 17, 2023
When we think of Zéna, we think of her singing, dancing, playing the piano, welcoming friends, praying, and caring for others whenever she saw a need, whether it was a neighbor or someone she had just met. Her biggest joy in life was being a mother and raising her five children. Above all she loved God. Zéna’s strong faith, which...
Richard Maestas
Feb 17, 2023
Richard David Maestas, age 52, of Ohkay Owingeh, entered eternal life on Friday February 17, 2023.
Richard joined his father Frank Maestas in heaven. Along with, Paternal grandparents Benjamin and Filia Maestas and Maternal grandparents Cruzito and Carmelita Garcia.
He is survived by his children Kraig Maestas and Dakota Maestas (Joe); Grandchildren Paityn and Brady; Mother Marie Isabel Maestas; Sister...
Gloria Starner
Feb 17, 2023
Gloria S. Starner, long time Los Alamos resident, passed away early Friday morning, February 17, 2023, at Aspen Ridge Lodge in Los Alamos, NM.
Gloria was born July 6, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY to Jack & Fay Schuster. She graduated from Brooklyn College with a B.A. in Elementary Education and worked for a couple years as an Elementary School teacher...
Michael Warren
Feb 17, 2023
On Friday, February 17, 2023, Michael Scott Warren, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 56 from complications of cancer treatment. Mike was born on Oct. 10, 1966, in Sacramento, California to Thomas and Lois (Bahr) Warren. He grew up in South Dakota. He received degrees in Physics and Engineering & Applied Science from Caltech and a...
Gene Gonzales
Feb 16, 2023
Eloy (Gene) Gonzales, 73 went home to be with our Lord on February 16, 2023. Gene was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He is preceded in death by his parents Claudio and Lourdes Gonzales, son Rodney Gonzales, great-granddaughter Sophia Torres, brother Mariano Gonzales and special pet Ralphy....
Lila Naranjo
Feb 16, 2023
Lila G. Naranjo passed away on February 16, 2023, at her home in Santa Clara Pueblo. Lila was born on May 14, 1930 in Sheridan, Wyoming. She was married to the love of her life, Raymond R. Naranjo for 73 years who passed away in December, 2022. She devoted her life to her family and her church. She taught catechism...
Jose Suazo
Feb 16, 2023
Jose Gilbert Suazo
October 19, 1933 – February 16, 2023
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Jose (Gil) fought a long and brave battle with Parkinson’s. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
He lived a long, loving and successful life. Jose...
Dianna Quintana
Feb 15, 2023
Dianna Quintana (Diana) was 75 years young, a resident of Espanola, NM, passed to heaven on Feb 15, 2023, due to medical complications. She was born in Taos, NM on September 20,1947, daughter to the late Matilda Lucero Lovato and Diego Lovato. She was married to the late Freddie (Fred) Quintana from Espanola, NM on July 17, 1999. She graduated...
Frances Franco
Feb 15, 2023
Francis FrancoJuly 28, 1943 - February 15, 2023Francis passed away on February 15, 2023 in Santa Fe, NM. Francis was born to Frank andRose Rodriguez on July 28, 1943 in Santa Fe. Francis is preceded in death by her FatherFrank, mother Rose, daughter Cristine Celado, brothers Ubaldo Rodriguez, Pol Rodriguez,Ernie Rodriguez. Francis is survived by her son Leonard Franco, Max...
Patricia Cross
Feb 14, 2023
Patricia “Patsy” Anne Cross passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on February 14th 2023. Patsy was born on October 12, 1952, in Santa Fe, NM to Ernestine and Robert Babcock. She was the second of eight children. Patsy grew up on Apodaca Hill and attended Cristo Rey Catholic School amongst siblings, cousins and friends who remember her many...
Lena Baca
Feb 14, 2023
LENA G. BACA, 96, our beloved family matriarch has gone to be with the Lord after a brief illness. Our family was blessed with the time God gave us in making family memories which we will treasure forever. Lena was preceded in death by her father Transito Gutierrez, mother Emilia Gutierrez, Sisters Flora Montano, Lupe Sandoval, Rita Zamora, Marcella Barela...
Paul Torres
Feb 14, 2023
The family of Paul has entrusted the care of thier loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home in the beautiful Espanola Valley. Paul will be missed greatly by his loved ones. We invite you to post a memory, photo or your condolences to the family.
Juan Aragon
Feb 14, 2023
Juan Eloy Aragon Jr.
December 3, 1948 - February 14, 2023
Juan E. “Changa” Aragon Jr. passed away peacefully on February 14, 2023, surrounded by his family. Juan is preceded in death by his parents, Juan E. Aragon, Sr. & Prsilliana Aragon; his brothers, Tom Aragon, Manual Aragon, and Robert Aragon, and his nephew Andrew Baca. Juan is survived by...
Katherine (Kathy) Lopez
Feb 14, 2023
Katherine (KATHY) Lopez 60 of Santa Fe, NM went to be with our Lord Jesus on February 14, 2023.
She was born on January 11, 1963, to Adam and Josephine Lopez of Santa Fe, NM.
She is survived by two daughters Brenda (Sergio) Jaramillo, Alisha Lopez of Albuquerque, NM.
Her parents Josephine Lopez and George Vigil of Santa Fe, NM.
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