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

Dec 28, 2022

                                            Chris M. Ortiz

With great sadness we announce the death of Chris M. Ortiz who was born on February 18, 1954. Chris was called home by our heavenly father on December 28, 2022. In her late 20’s she married the love of her life Froggy Sena. They adopted their daughter Angelina. She was a loving mother to Angelina and...

Dec 26, 2022

A great Ranger and an honored horseman took his final ride. Eldon Reyer passed on Monday, December 26th, 2022, he was 89. He passed peacefully surrounded by his horse, burro, daughters and family. His wife of 63 years, Karen Reyer and infant daughter, Brenda Danette, preceded him in death. He is survived by daughters Kareen Reyer-Martinez, Maureen Reyer-Morley and Aisha...

Dec 26, 2022

Eva C. Martinez, 85, formerly of Valdez, passed away December 26, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Arabella Apodaca and sister, Linda Apodaca Trujillo. She is survived by her children, Pete Larry Martinez (Ruby), Debra Tafoya (Felipe) and Arabella Vazquez (Don), grandchildren, Santana Storey (Jake), Veronica Montoya (Nathan), Antonio Tafoya and Alexander Vazquez, great grandchildren,...

Dec 25, 2022

Hope Gutierrez, 54 peacefully passed into the arms of our lord on December 25, 2022 surrounded by her family.  Hope had such a loving heart and expressed love, care and support to all. When her mother became ill she dedicated her life to caring for her.  She cared for her mother for 14 years until our lord called for her.

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Dec 25, 2022

                                                  Amada “Mae” Montoya

                  As remembered by her family and stories Mae shared with them.

Amada “Mae” Montoya was born on June 13, 1937 to Frances and Herman Baca and was raised by her aunt and uncle Elvira and Samuel Montoya. She passed away on December 25, 2022 following a 5-year battle with leukemia.  

Mae was born...

Dec 24, 2022

On December 24, 2022, Leo William Beckstead, beloved husband and father, passed away.  

Born on February 9, 1949 in Salt Lake City, Utah, Leo was the youngest of six children to Merrill “Jake” and Vera Beckstead.  Leo was very athletic; he loved playing basketball and was a track star.  He graduated from East High School in 1967 and went...

Dec 24, 2022

Miguel Ramírez-Vasquez

September 29th, 1940-December 24th, 2022

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Miguel left this earth on December 24th, 2022. He leaves behind a loving family, friends and community. Miguel was a resident of Pecos/Rowe area and adored the place he called home. ...

Dec 24, 2022

The Ortiz Family is saddened to announce the death of their oldest brother, Joe Lucas Ortiz.  He is survived by his mother Helen, daughter Jomarie, sisters (Marie, Diana, Beth, and Martha), brothers (Donald, Richard, Anthony, and Adam), nieces, and nephews.  Joe was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving with the USAF in Thailand.  Joe Ortiz was a friend to...

Dec 24, 2022

Isabelle T Rendon, 89 of Arroyo Hondo passed away December 24, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carlos, son, Antonio, grandsons, Carlos and Salvador, sisters, Lucilla and Beatrice, brothers, Eloy, Carlos and Ruben. She is survived by her son, Charlie, granddaughters, Elizabeth, Fabiola (Casey), Elena (Julian), Heather (Veltran), great grandchildren, Dylan, Adele, Myla, Juliana, Marissa, Adam, Mateo,...

Dec 23, 2022

Teddy Vigl Sr. of Santa Fe passed away peacefully on December 23, 2022 at the age of 85. He was born on August 24, 1937 in Rio Lucio, New Mexico. 

Teddy was preceded in death by his parents Esequiel and Sofia Vigil, maternal grandparents Cruz and Rosarito Pacheco, paternal grandparents Delfino and Erinea Vigil, Nino and Nina Amadeo and...

Dec 22, 2022

Sylvia O. Medina born into this world on March 30, 1935; departed into the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ December 22, 2022. 

Sylvia was predeceased by her son Joseph "Nini” Paul Medina, parents Samuel and Guadalupe Ortiz, grandmother Reycita Ortiz, brother Dr. Alfonso Ortiz.

She is survived by her children Jeffry Medina, Faye Medina, (Stephanie & Daniel Medina);...

Dec 22, 2022

Blessed are the pure of heart: for they shall see God.                Matthew 5:8

Maria Berlinda Gomez was called by our Lord God on Thursday, December 22, 2022, unexpectedly.  Maria was born September 2, 1934 to Feliciano Rael and Soraida Rael, both deceased. Maria’s oldest son, Rogerio Steven Gomez died May 16, 2022, his wife, (Linda).  Her baby daughter, Susanna Josephine...

Dec 22, 2022

Dec 22, 2022

Sylvia Maria Marker, 83, a resident of Coyote passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Mrs. Marker was preceded in death by her husband, Freddy Marker, her parents Medardo and Octaviana Garcia, brothers Medardo and Mateo Garcia, her first husband Eligio Velasquez Sr., and son Melvin Garcia.

Mrs. Marker was an employee with Rio Arriba County for 15...

Dec 21, 2022

                                               George Leroy Cervantes

                                November 30, 1957 ~ December 21, 2022

On Wednesday, George was called home byour Lord.

He was born and lived in Santa Fe to his parents Emma Valdez and Ernesto Cervantes.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father, brother Richard Valdez, Sister Christella Valdez, two nephews, David Cervantes and Bryan Griego.

George is survived...

Dec 21, 2022

Geri Padilla

 December 21st, 1958- December 21st, 2022

 

Geri Padilla passed away early in the morning on December 21st, 2022, after losing her battle with pancreatic cancer. She turned 64 on the day of her passing.

She is remembered by her family and friends for always being willing to lend a helping hand. Spending time with family at the...

Dec 20, 2022

With sadness we announce that Eva Alaniz passed peacefully on December 20, 2022. Eva was born on April 5, 1935, in Artesia, New Mexico to [the late] Salvador and Caroline Alaniz.

She is preceded in death by her brothers Henry, Sal and Elias Alaniz, and her beloved daughter Kami Martinez.

Eva retired from the State of NM after more than...

Dec 19, 2022

Robert “Roberto” Gurule of Santa Fe passed away in the early morning of December 19. He was 67. 

Robert lived a remarkable life. He was born in Raton, NM, and grew up in Continental Divide, NM, where his father worked at a uranium mine. As a child, he and his friends would sneak up on wild horses and jump...

Dec 19, 2022

   Jesse Malcolm Cassidy passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of December 19th 2022 at the age of 42 years old. Born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico he is survived by his parents Richard M. Cassidy and Rebecca C. Martinez and brother Richard Cassidy. Grandparents, Marianne and Robert Kapoun and Celia Roman. With many Aunts, Uncles, cousins...

Dec 18, 2022

ELIZABETH R. MARTINEZ

 

Elizabeth R. Martinez, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to many passed from this world and onto eternal life on Sunday, December 18, 2022.  She was born in Embudo on July 18, 1951.  She spent most of her life in Santa Fe, where she met her future husband, Danny Martinez at the tender age...