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

Apr 21, 2023

Theresa Stella Lopez Donnelly, December 11. 1929 – April 21, 2023.

Loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Theresa Stella Lopez Donnelly, passed away peacefully to be with Jesus Christ her savior on April 21, 2023, surrounded by her 5 beloved children.

Theresa was 93 and was predeceased by her husband James Francis Donnelly III, her parents Eustacita and Frank Lopez,...

Apr 19, 2023

Henry Maestas, 71 a resident of Ranchitos, NM passed away on April 19, 2023 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM after a brief illness.

Henry is preceded in death by his parents Waldo and Carlota Maestas, brothers Daniel Maestas and Pat Maestas, and sister Lorenza Sandoval, brother-in-law Elmer Velasquez and sister-in-law Erlinda Maestas.

Henry was a kind soul who was...

Apr 19, 2023

Mary Louise Perez Keesing (October 11, 1943 – April 19, 2023)

Louise was born in Santa Fe to Isabel and Vincent Perez. She attended Loretto Academy. She then found and fell in love with Walter John Keesing. They had four children together, Marcelline, John, Christopher, and Tiana. Louise and John raised their children in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Picuris Pueblo....

Apr 18, 2023

Fidel R. Trujillo, 65 of Taos, passed away on April 18, 2023.  He is preceded in death by his father, Eugene Trujillo Sr., mother, Julia Trujillo, brothers, Eugene Trujillo Jr., Manuel Trujillo, sisters, Henrietta Salazar, and MaryLou Mondragon. 

He is survived by his children, Iris Quintana (Jeffrey), Ophelia Trujillo (Felimon), and Fidel Trujillo Jr. (Anna), grandchildren, Veronice Quintana, Madelynn...

Apr 18, 2023

Glen Levi Lopez, 61, of Santa Fe, New Mexico died unexpectedly on April 18,2023.

He is preceded in death by his mother Fidelia Esther Lopez. Survived by: Father, Levi Lopez, Sister, Marjorie Dorie Banning (Denver, Co) Brother-in-law, David Banning Niece, Alexandria L. Banning. Sister, Glenda Esther Patterson (Pensacola, FL) and nephew, Michael Luther Patterson.

Glen is a retired employee of...

Apr 17, 2023

                           SAMANTHA JO PAULA WHITTINGTON SALAZAR                                                                                     February 18, 1982 - April 17, 2023

Samantha Whittington Salazar, age 41, has left us to return to her heavenly home after severe suffering for a year and a half.  Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Samantha was loved...

Apr 17, 2023

Albert Joseph Rivera

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, husband, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Albert Rivera. Albert was married for 63 beautiful years to and is survived by Teresita (Terry) Vigil Rivera. He was the loving father to five children: Michael (Steve Truitt), Donna, Anthony, Maria (Justin Najaka) and Dominick (Jessica...

Apr 17, 2023

On Monday, April 17, 2023, Ivar Lindstrom, passed away at the age of 93. Allene joined her husband in just 2 weeks time on Monday, May 1, 2023 at the age of 90.

In addition to their great love for each other, they are the loving parents of two children, three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. 

Ivar was born in...

Apr 17, 2023

Jose Willie Pacheco, 88 went home to be with his creator on Monday, April 17, 2023. He was born on October 25, 1934, in Ojo Sarco, NM to Jose Onesimo Pacheco Sr. and Evanjelina Armijo Pacheco. He worked in the State of Wyoming until retirement. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad and then worked the remainder of his career...

Apr 16, 2023

Beloved sister and aunt Romaine Alarid passed away on April 16, 2023 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Romaine was born to parents David and Louise Alarid. She is predeceased by her parents, sister Eva Lucero, brother David Alarid Jr. Romaine is survived by sister Corrine Vigil, sister Patricia Alarid Kleinschmidt (Phillip), Paula Alarid (Wendy Law), and many nieces and nephews.

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Apr 16, 2023

Barbara Laine, 75, of El Prado, died April 16 from pancreatic cancer. Originally from southern New Jersey, Barb earned a B.A. in music from Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, and was skilled at playing flute and piano and as a singer.

A Taos area resident since 1971, Barb was active in the Taos Community Chorus, choirs at First Presbyterian Church...

Apr 16, 2023

Jo Ann (Jo) Ferdinand of Los Alamos passed away on April 16th, 2023.  Jo was born on Nov. 15th, 1937, in Chicago, Ill. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ed, and infant daughter, Debbie.

She is survived by her son Kevin, and wife Kate, son Mike and wife Kelly and daughter, Denise and husband Rick.  Four granddaughters. ...

Apr 14, 2023

Dylan Jacob Herzenberg passed away April 14, 2023 in a motorcycle accident in Albuquerque New Mexico. He is survived by his mother Pamela, father David, sister Kayla and brothers Jake and Max. Dylan’s family in New Mexico,  New York and throughout his tight-knit community are grief-stricken and feeling too great a void. Dylan was 24 at the time and enjoying...

Apr 14, 2023

Richard J. Ortega, (Ricky or Rick) was born on January 6, 1955, and entered eternal life on April 14, 2023. Ricky was a kind and gentle man who was helpful to many friends and family. He was known for his "low and slow" driving and was one of those old-time Chimayo Lowriders. He worked for Zia company as a painter...

Apr 13, 2023

Deborah Gooch, born September 28,1946 in Reisterstown, Maryland, died in Taos, New Mexico on 4/13/2023. She was preceded in death by her mother Janet Kirby, her Father Carl Kirby and her sister, Carol Kirby.

She is survived by her husband Jim, in Taos, her brother Mark Kirby in Accomack, Virginia and her nephew Jason Pulliam, in Los Angeles. Jim, her...

Apr 13, 2023

Helen Roybal, 85, of Chamisal, NM passed away on April 13, 2023.  She is preceded in death by her spouse, Roy Roybal, sisters, Lucy Martinez and Ermelinda Pacheco, brothers, George Vasquez and Isaac Martinez, parents, Mateo and Maria Vasquez She is survived by her brother, Jimmy (Ida) Vasquez, children, Debra Pacheco (Frank), Elizabeth Roybal (Lloyd), Donna Romero (Santiago), Roy Roybal...

Apr 13, 2023

John C. Gonzales, our loving brother passed away on April 13, 2023, at the age of 65. John was an adventurer. He loved to fish and hang out with his family. We will miss that great smile and warm welcome that we always got when we went to visit him.John was proceeded in death by his mother Mary Lou, daughter...

Apr 13, 2023

James J. McBride, CDR USN (Retired)

January 9, 1935-April 13, 2023

On Thursday, April 13, 2023, James “Jim” McBride, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away peacefully after a brief illness. He was 88 years old.

Jim served in the US Navy for 24 years, retiring from US Naval Forces Europe in 1985. He joined the US Navy as a commissioned...

Apr 12, 2023

Dorothy “Cece” Martinez loving wife, mother, nana, daughter, sister, aunt and friend was called home to be with our Lord on April 11, 2023. 

Cece was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Martinez, father, Frank Ortega, brother, Frank Ortega Jr., mother in law, Juanita Martinez, brother in laws, Tony Santistevan and David Leon, grandparents, Melecio and Victoria Sandoval,...

Apr 11, 2023