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

Feb 1, 2023

Elaine Elizabeth Olson (nee Mitchell), 90, passed away on February 1, 2023. She was born on October 1, 1932 in Roy, New Mexico to Elizabeth (Nelson) and Hugh Mitchell. Elaine married Ward Olson on September 1, 1953 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Father; Hugh and Elizabeth Mitchell; Husband; Ward Olson, Sister; Sovola...

Feb 1, 2023

Gail Pasch, 77, of Santa Fe, NM, died on February 1, 2023 at home. Gail is survived by her husband John; her children Anna-Lise (Andrew) Santella and John (Pam) Pasch; her grandchildren Andy Santella, Gwenyth Pasch, Malaika Pasch; her sisters Marta (Paul Courant) Manildi and Sara Manildi; her nephew Sam Courant, her beloved dog Piper; and many family and friends...

Feb 1, 2023

Daniel Espinoza age 49 of Juarez, Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 due to a lengthy illness. Daniel was born on July 29, 1973, to Rosa Espinoza, and Manuel Hernandez.

Daniel was preceded in death by his mother, Rosa Espinoza-Moeckel, and step father Dennis Moeckel. 

Daniel is survived by his father Manuel Hernandez of Juarez. Sons Daniel...

Feb 1, 2023

Rudy H. Sena, 56, a lifelong resident of Pecos, NM was called home by our heavenly father on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. 

He served in the NM National Guard for 31 years retiring in 2015 as a Sergeant First Class.  He then became an employee for the State of New Mexico until his retirement on November 30, 2022.

He...

Feb 1, 2023

Don Upham, a longtime resident of Los Alamos, passed away suddenly in Santa Fe on February 1, 2023, due to complications resulting from a fall.  He was 90 years old.

The youngest of seven children, Don was born at the height of the Great Depression in 1932 to Clifford and Marie Upham on a farm near Buchanan, Michigan.  As with...

Jan 31, 2023

ROSENBERG, Connie Evelyn McNickle, beloved wife of Stuart B. Rosenberg, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 74.  Connie was born September 13, 1948 in Martins Ferry, OH.  She graduated from Wheeling High School in the class of 1966 being voted Coronation Ball Queen.  She worked in the banking field in Wheeling until...

Jan 29, 2023

                                                               Anja Baca

                                                       10/27/64—01/29/23

                                       Beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Friend

      Anja Baca, 58, Passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. It was time to once again see her mother, Marti Baca of Jackson, MS. and father, Joseph D. Baca of Taos, NM, as well as find her way to catch up with her partner of 28 years, Donald...

Jan 29, 2023

Robert E Charles, age 73, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on January 29, 2023 at his home peacefully due to natural causes.

Robert was born on February 22, 1949 to Albert and Jean Charles in Detroit, Michigan. After Robert graduated from Farmington High School in 1967, he went on to study liberal arts at Wayne State University.

After graduating...

Jan 29, 2023

BILL MAXON(1926-2023)Bill died on Sunday, January 29, 2023 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.Bill was born in Grosse Pointe, MI and lived there until he went to college at Yale University. Severe asthma had kept him from being drafted. At Yale, he majored in Chemical Engineering, graduating in 1949. He received a Ph.D in Biochemical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin...

Jan 29, 2023

Jan 28, 2023

John Earl Douglas, 39, passed away on January 28, 2023. He was born to Charles Lee Douglas and Janet Douglas on October 02, 1983.

JD graduated from Louisville High School in 2001 and received a BFA from Collins College in 2004.

He began his career in print media as the layout editor for The Daily Times Leader. Wanting to move...

Jan 28, 2023

William (Billy) Frank Gonzales passed away on January 28, 2023. He is proceeded in death by his Grandparents Frank and Bessie Baca, Agapigo G Gonzales and Ella Mae Guard, Robert and Faye Mares, Uncle Willie Baca, Uncle Ernest, Aunt Jackie Rivera and Aunt Nancy.

William is survived by his wife Magdalena Gonzales, Daughters Serenity Medina Gonzales and Latisha Mares.  Granddaughter...

Jan 27, 2023

Francisco Smith’s obituary                  Jan 27, 2023

I regret to inform you that the love of my life, Francisco Smith, a most gentle and loving father and husband, has passed away from complications of diabetes, leaving this world for another realm, leaving us in his wake, leaving the clamor of life for the peace and tranquility of eternity. Francisco passed away...

Jan 27, 2023

Richard Charles Swenson, of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2023, after a long battle following a stroke. He was a week short of his 89th birthday.

Richard was born on February 3, 1934, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to John and Elenor (Anderson) Swenson. He attended a one-room country school with one teacher and...

Jan 25, 2023

Beloved Brother and uncle Bonifacio “Bonnie“ J. Griego, 69, from Tesuque, NM passed away unexpectedly January 25, 2023. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Sidelia and Antonio Griego and sister Maria.

Bonnie is survived by sister Dolores Griego Miera, Brother Antonio Michael Griego. Nephews Andy and Adrian Trujillo. Great Nieces Vivica, Mia and Alijah Trujillo, Valentina Krylowicz, Braelynn...

Jan 24, 2023

Mentone, California

Dr. Helen M. Garcia May 18, 1954 - January 2023, born to Leo A. Garcia and Lena Garcia Copeland in Santa Fe, NM. Helen spent her first 18 years in Santa

Fe graduating from St. Michaels High School in 1972. She attended New Mexico State University then transferred to the University of New Mexico where she received a...

Jan 24, 2023

GLORIA D. MORALES, 90, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, with her family by her side.

  Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, Francisco & Antonia De Leon, and her husband, Enrique (Henry) Morales.

  Gloria is survived by her children, Sylvia, Enrique (Hank) Jr. and Martha, and Eduardo (Eddie) and...

Jan 24, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of long-time SFCC Director of Continuing Education and Printmaking & Book Arts Instructor Gordon Fluke.

Mr. Fluke passed away after an illness on January 24, 2023. Gordon joined SFCC in August 1996, going on to retire as the Director of Continuing Education in 2016. In recent years, Mr. Fluke continued his work as...

Jan 23, 2023

HERMAN GOMEZ passed away peacefully on the 23rd day of January, 2023, at the age of 87. Herman was surrounded by his family, immersed in love, tenderness and compassion! Herman was preceded in death by his father Felipe Gomez and mother Teofila Gomez, his niece Natalie Gomez and nephew MichaelAngelo Alvarado. He is survived by his children James, Yvonne, Deedee,...

Jan 23, 2023

A Rosary will take place on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 6:00pm at the Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light, 417 Rodeo Rd., Santa Fe.

Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 11:00am at St. Anne Catholic Parish with burial to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery.