Obituaries

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

Eliza Chavez

Eliza Chavez

May 1, 2023

Eliza Chavez (Lisa) a resident of Santa Fe, NM went to be with Jesus Christ her Savior on May 1st, 2023.  Eliza was born in Santa Fe, NM On August 21, 1982 to Ernest Zamora and Virginia Tapia.  She is Preceded in death by her parents, brother Nene Zamora, Sister Linda Monique Tapia, Grandparents Elidoro, Frances, Patricio, Tonita, Eliza, In...

Leroy Naranjo

Leroy Naranjo

Apr 30, 2023

LeRoy Naranjo, 90, of Pilar, NM, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 30,2023. 

He was born to parents, Juan and Lupita Naranjo, January 18, 1933, in Chimayo, NM. LeRoy attended Menaul School in Albuquerque where he lettered in football and basketball, he also served on the Student Council and as House Council President. He graduated in...

Daniel Martinez

Daniel Martinez

Apr 30, 2023

On April 13, 2023, Daniel Lee Martinez passed away unexpectedly. Daniel was born on May 6, 1982 in Santa Fe NM. He is preceded in death by his maternal great grandmother Florence Crane of Santa Fe, his maternal grandmother Louise Lulu Martinez of Santa Fe, his mother Priscilla Martinez of Santa Fe his father Bernie Pykko Maestas of Santa Fe,...

John Abeyta

John Abeyta

Apr 29, 2023

Santa Fe, the state of New Mexico, and the world itself lost a true treasure on April 29th, 2023.

It would take volumes to properly cover the accomplishments & contributions of Juan Antonio Abeyta, well known as John Abeyta,

or more familiarly - “Tony”.

He passed peacefully at his home in Santa Fe, at the age of 94, surrounded by...

Carlos Coca

Carlos Coca

Apr 29, 2023

Carlos Oliveros Coca, 83, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on April 29, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Demetrio and Maria Eusebia Coca, brother, Fidel P. Coca and sister, Sarah Coca Hughes. He is survived by his brother, Celso Emilio Coca of Pojoaque, NM and many other relatives and friends. He was an Artist and...

Dolly Peralta

Dolly Peralta

Apr 29, 2023

Dolores “Dolly” Peralta, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home in Taos on April 28, 2023. She was born on March 10, 1945, in Taos, New Mexico, to the late Selso and Cordelia Martinez. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Francella McGinnis, Frances “Pancha” Reynolds, and Gloria Martinez. She is survived by her...

Terry Cruz

Terry Cruz

Apr 28, 2023

Terry P. Cruz passed away peacefully at her home in Santa Fe, on April 28, 2023. She was born in 1926 to Abran and Ricarda Padilla in Puerto de Luna, NM.  As a devout Catholic, she has joined her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as well as her late husband of 63 years, Barney Cruz Jr., and her late grandson,...

Stephen Pacheco

Stephen Pacheco

Apr 27, 2023

No services are scheduled at this time.

James Skelton

James Skelton

Apr 26, 2023

James Edward Skelton  -  January 12, 1934 - April 26, 2023

James Edward Skelton, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed peacefully at home on Wednesday April 26, 2023, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. We are grateful to those who had a role in his care during his final days. He was surrounded in love and kindness in this final chapter...

Wesley Rusnell

Wesley Rusnell

Apr 26, 2023

Wesley Allen Rusnell, age 88, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2023 in Taos, New Mexico.

Wesley was born on November 27, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio to Wesley and Mary Rusnell.  He spent his early childhood in Cleveland, and later in San Diego, California, where the family greatly enjoyed the sun and sea.  Wesley attended San Diego Junior College, then...

Frank Sandoval

Frank Sandoval

Apr 25, 2023

Frank M. Sandoval Sr. At age 55. Born in Santa Fe N.M. on August 19,1967, A life long resident of Galisteo N.M. went home to be with his savior Jesus on April 25, 2023. Frank was a loving Husband,Father, Brother, Uncle,Grandpa, Nephew, Cousin and friend.

He was a very sincere man who loved unselfishly and gave of himself to...

Donald Hull

Donald Hull

Apr 25, 2023

Donald L. Hull, 85, of Los Alamos, New Mexico, and Centerville, Massachusetts, passed away after a short illness on April 25, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Born and raise in Hyannisport, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Don pursued higher education at the University of Maine, Wentworth Institute of Technology, and Iowa State University. After college, Don accepted a position at Argonne...

Allen Grace

Allen Grace

Apr 24, 2023

Allen C. Grace (August 28, 1960 – April 24, 2023)

Allen C. Grace, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Monday, April 24, 2023, following a short illness.

Allen was preceded in death by his father, Julian Grace, Sr., paternal grandparents, Augustine (“Tinnie”) and Margaret (“Maggie”) Grace, and maternal grandparents, Ramon and Anita...

Ernesto Herrera

Ernesto Herrera

Apr 24, 2023

Ernesto L. Herrera, 30 a resident of El Rancho went home to be with our Lord on April 24, 2023. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman.  He was preceded in death by his Mother Deborah M. Herrera, paternal grandparents Juan and Sophie Herrera, maternal grandparents Abner and Dorothy Schreiber.

He is survived by his wife Magaly, Tommy Herrera, (Grace)...

Neil Payne

Neil Payne

Apr 23, 2023

A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 1:00pm at the Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light, 417 Rodeo Rd. 

Harold Martinez

Harold Martinez

Apr 22, 2023

Harold Arthur Patrick Martinez beloved son, father, brother, fiance, nephew & friend of Santa Cruz, NM passed away on April 22, 2023 at the age of 46. 

Harold was born on March 17, 1977 in Denver, CO to Harold & Gloria Martinez. They moved to Santa Cruz in 1986 when Harold was a child. He made a life for...

Amparo Soto

Amparo Soto

Apr 21, 2023

A Funeral Masss will be take place on Friday, May 5, 2023 at 10:00am at Our Lady Of Guadalupe Church, 100 S. Guadalupe St.

A Rosary will take place on Friday, May 5, 2023 at the Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light, 417 Rodeo Rd., with burial to follow at Santa Fe Memorial Gardens.

Esperanza De Mata

Esperanza De Mata

Apr 21, 2023

A Visitation will take place on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 4:00pm at the Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light, 417 Rodeo Rd., with a Rosary to follow at 6:30pm. 

Maria Padilla

Maria Padilla

Apr 21, 2023

It is with great sadness the family of Angelina "Angie" B. Padilla, age 84, resident of El Llano, New Mexico, announces she peacefully passed away into the arms of our Lord in Heaven. With her family by her side Angie received the blessing of eternal life on April 21, 2023, after an extended illness. Angie B. Padilla was born on...

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