Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Don Jackson
Jan 27, 2025
In Loving Memory of Don Jackson
1932-2025
Don Jackson passed away on Friday, January 27th at the age of 92. He was a loving father, friend, and husband. Don was a kind and gentle man who never met a stranger and always gave others the benefit of the doubt. He had a remarkable ability to see the bright side of everything and...
Christopher M. Sena
Jan 26, 2025
Christopher Sena lived unapologetically, laughed loudly, and loved immensely. While his time in this world was limited, his giving heart, his strong hands and generous nature moved the many people he encountered every day of his life. He deeply loved his family with great intensity and never hesitated to show his emotions and share his heart. As he left his...
JoNiva Maclovia Cardenas
Jan 26, 2025
JoNiva Maclovia Cardenas 92 of Taos, NM passed away peacefully in her home on January 26, 2025.
JoNiva worked for Wackers, Taos Moccasin’s and retired from Overland Sheep Skin Co. She was independent and strong until her last day. She loved spending her days planting vegetables and flowers, and spending time with her family. Her dog, Pinon was her constant companion....
David M. Jones "Spike"
Jan 26, 2025
David M. Jones “Spike”, 78, a resident of Los Alamos New Mexico, passed away on January 26, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Spike graduated from Los Alamos High School and attended New Mexico State University (NMSU), where he was a member of the Aggie bowling team. He was also in the first graduating class to hold their...
Donald Raymond Romero
Jan 26, 2025
Donald Raymond Romero of Santa Fe, New Mexico was 28 years old when he passed away on January 26th, 2025. Donnie was born July 28th, 1996 in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Arien Elizabeth Davis and Brandon Raymond Romero. Donnie attended Santa Fe High School and made many friends along the way. He lit up the room with his laughter...
Joseph (Joe) A. Lovato
Jan 26, 2025
Joseph (Joe) A. Lovato, 40, a resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and formerly of Ohkay Owingeh, NM, passed away on January 26, 2025. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Delfin Lovato, Carmen and Edward T. Sanchez, uncles, Edward T. Sanchez, Jr. and Daniel Sanchez, great – grandparents; Bonifacio Maestas, Antonio and Louisa Sanchez, and Julian and Marie...
Rosemarie Madrid
2025
Rosemarie Madrid died of natural causes. She is a lifelong resident of New Mexico. The last two years she spent her life in Los Alamos with Las Cumbres. Rose was a wonderful woman and had a great sense of humor. She was a wonderful supportive friend to many. Loved artwork, jewelry, thrifting Spanish music, dancing and parties. Many thanks to...
Carole Ina Jackson
Jan 25, 2025
Born in Chicago in 1942 and died peacefully in Taos on 1/25/2025. Known for her love of animals, especially her beloved horse, Jake. She was a compassionate counselor and cared deeply for her good friends. There will be a memorial service in the spring at Rivera Funeral Home, Taos. A date and time to be determined. In lieu of flowers,...
John Gage
Jan 25, 2025
Our beloved Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend has gone to a better place. John lived a private life and on his own terms, touching many lives along the way. Those who knew him, know what a truly kind and gentle soul he was. Please say a prayer for him and send him a hug now and then. He would like...
Sheron Delene Perry
Jan 25, 2025
Sheron Delene (Rudd) Perry
March 15, 1943 - January 25, 2025
It is with the heaviest hearts we announce Sheron Delene (Rudd) Perry completed her earthly journey Saturday, January 25, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Her journey began March 15, 1943, in the small west Texas town of Slaton. She was the only daughter of Bertie (Moore) and Elsie Rudd. Sheron was...
Barbara Seeger
Jan 24, 2025
Longtime Los Alamos resident Barbara Lee Teague Seeger died peacefully in her home on January 24, 2025. She was 88 years old.
Barbara was born to Milton Teague and Ethel Warfield Teague of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, on April 13, 1936. She loved animals, especially her horse Ginger. She attended Arkadelphia High School, where she was valedictorian and a member of the National...
Gabriel Victor Sturgeon
Jan 24, 2025
Gabriel Victor Sturgeon November 17, 1990 – January 24, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gabriel Sturgeon on January 24, 2025, due to a brain aneurysm, at the young age of 34. He was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on November 17, 1990. Gabriel graduated from Santa Fe High School in 2009. He was...
Thomas "Tommy" Christopher Tapia
Jan 24, 2025
Thomas (Tommy) Christopher Tapia
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our loved one, Tommy. He was born on September 20, 1970 in Santa Fe, New Mexico and peacefully left this world on January 24, 2025.
Tommy was the beloved son of Benjamin & Georgia Tapia. is survived by his three children: Paul and William Tapia and daughter Viviana Alonso...
Paul Crumbacher
Jan 23, 2025
Paul Crumbacher March 18, 1942 – January 23, 2025
Paul Crumbacher passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, at the age of 82. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Peggy, and is survived by his brother Tom, his seven children, nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Born in 1942 to Edith and Paul Crumbacher, Paul was raised in Tucson, Arizona....
Marilyn Beuler
Jan 23, 2025
Marilyn Beuler Our beloved Mom, Marilyn Beuler was one of 3 siblings and was born on January 13, 1937, in Mesa, AZ. She married our dad, Fred Beuler at the age of 16 in Las Vegas, NV. After our dad came back from the Korean War, they had 2 Children, Sheila and Christopher. Our Parent's raised us in Garden Grove,...
John Quintana
Jan 23, 2025
John Anthony Quintana
John Anthony Quintana, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on December 20, 1950, in Albuquerque, NM, John grew up with a strong sense of community and a deep commitment to making a difference. He earned his undergraduate degree from New Mexico Highlands University, where he cultivated his...
Steven R. Smail
Jan 22, 2025
Steven R. Smail
Steven Smail of Santa Fe passed away unexpectedly on January 22, 2025. He was born on July 18,1979, at Williams Air Force Base in Arizona. Steven was a jack of all trades. He worked for a short time with his dad’s plumbing business. He worked for Discount Glass and was the Maintenance Coordinator at his apartment building, Tres...
Gloria Frances Martinez
Jan 21, 2025
Gloria Frances Martinez passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan 21 at 8:33 p.m. at her home with immediate family members at her bedside after a brief but painful struggle with cancer. Gloria is survived by her devoted, caring and loving husband Larry whom doted on her and spoiled her with anything she desired. She is also survived by her two...
Tamatha Roybal
Jan 20, 2025
Tamatha R Roybal a loving mother, sister, and grandmother has passed away unexpectedly on January 20th at the age of 47.
Tamatha resided in Espanola, NM and was born to Diane Mares and Tommy Vigil on September 16, 1977.
She was preceded in death by her Father Tommy Vigil, Mother Diane Mares, Stepfather Benjie Lovato, brother Benny J Lovato, Companion Jerry Trujillo...
Terrance James Haanen Jr.
Jan 20, 2025
Terrance James Haanen, Jr. was born in South St. Paul, Minnesota to Terrance Haanen, Sr. and Sandra Haanen (Rieger). He lived in various parts of the Twin Cities area in his childhood and graduated from South St. Paul High School. Shortly after graduation he spent many hours of his free time playing in a band with high school friends. He...
