Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Tony Quintana
Apr 11, 2023
Tony Quintana, 76 years old of Peña Blanca went home to be with the Lord on April 11, 2023, with family and friends surrounding him.
Tony was born to Juan and Tillie Quintana on December 25, 1946.
He is survived by his Wife Flora of 54 years, Son Martin, Grandsons Joshua, Dominic (aka Kaleb), one Great Grandson Michael Angelo and...
Vera Valdez
Apr 11, 2023
Elvira (Vera) Valdez, 73, a resident of Ranchitos and currently living in Rio Rancho, passed away, surrounded by her family on April 11, 2023 after a long illness. Vera was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, auntie, mentor, teacher, and advisor.
Vera is preceded in death by her son, Michael Valdez; mother, Ramona Valdez; grandfather, Belarmino Valdez; brothers,...
Douglas Mcternan
Apr 10, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of Doug McTernan, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, great-uncle, brother, friend, coach, and avid runner. After a valiant 18-month battle with cancer, Doug passed away on April 10, 2023 after a week filled with visits and calls from his loving family and close friends. He never lost his spirit,...
Jose Gonzales
Apr 9, 2023
Jose Alfonso Gonzales, our loving father passed away peacefully in his home on April 9, 2023, at the age of 94. A lifetime resident of Santa Fe, NM, he was born on June 27, 1928, to Filiberto and Catalina Gonzales.
Jose enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served in World War II and the Korean War. Upon his...
Krista Wilhelm
Apr 9, 2023
Krista Erin Wilhelm, 37, passed into her loving Father’s arms on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 3, 1985 and moved to Los Alamos a few days later. She is survived by her mother, Susan Duran; her father and stepmother, Richard and Maura Wilhelm, Aurora, CO; her grandfather, Leo Duran; her children,...
Jose Trujillo
Apr 6, 2023
Jose (Gina) Luis Armando Trujillo was born in Espanola on January 8, 1946 to Luis Trujillo & Eufemia Gallegos. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Kathleen D. Trujillo, & together they had three daughters. His daughters are Geralyn Trujillo (companion, Ronald), Carolyn Trujillo, and Anna Marie "Gina" Martinez (spouse, Santiago). His four granddaughters, Ashley Trujillo, April Martinez...
Michael Padilla
Apr 6, 2023
Michael Richard Padilla - June 11, 1976 – April 6, 2023
Our loving brother and son, Michael Richard Padilla, born on June 11, 1976, left this earth on April 6, 2023. Since the day mom brought him home from St. Vincent’s hospital in Santa Fe, Michael shared his gifts of love, light, and optimism with everyone. Michael always marched to...
Betty Kennedy
Apr 5, 2023
It is with great sadness and much love that we mourn the passing of Betty Kennedy. She left thisworld suddenly on April 5th, 2023, at age 87, surrounded by her loved ones. Betty will beremembered as a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend.Betty loved spending time with her family, traveling, reading, and painting. She was known forher...
Terry Parker
Apr 3, 2023
Terry Parker, age 73, died on Monday, April 3rd, 2023 at Kingston Memory Care in Santa Fe, NM after a lengthy illness.
Terry Ray Parker was born on May 11, 1949 to Cooper and Ina Faye (Bell) Parker in Brady, TX. He graduated from Brady High School in 1967. He completed his Bachelor's Degree at Texas Tech University in Lubbock,...
Frank Martinez
Apr 3, 2023
Frank, the Lord needed an Angel and decided to take you unexpectedly on April 3, 2023. I didn’t get the chance to tell you how much I loved you and to tell you that I will miss you every day of my life. I looked forward to our evenings together where we would chat for hours on end. I will...
Julia Mares
Apr 2, 2023
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Julia Pauline Mares, born August 30, 1952 and departed on April 2, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Saturnina Sandoval; siblings: Phillip Sandoval, Raymond Sandoval, Patricia Anaya, and Terri Mares.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Albert Mares. Daughters: Elizabeth Narvaiz(Christopher) and ...
Christopher Fuentes
Apr 2, 2023
Christopher Raymond Fuentes, 35, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on April 2nd, 2023. Christopher was born October 11, 1987, in Albuquerque, NM, to Katherine J. O’Connell and Chris C. Fuentes. Christopher is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Soledad and Manuel Fuentes. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Katherine J. and Sean P. O’Connell; his father, Chris...
Frank Bobrowicz
Apr 1, 2023
Frank Wilhelm Bobrowicz, 79, of White Rock, NM, passed away on April 1st, 2023, with loved ones by his side, after a difficult but well-fought battle with COPD.
Frank was born on December 12, 1943 to Frank and Theresa in Newark, New Jersey. After Frank graduated from Barringer High School in 1962, he then went on to pursue a degree...
Louise Hernandez
Apr 1, 2023
Louise A. Hernandez passed away on April 01, 2023 in Greeley, CO.
She is survived by her son Virgil Hullinger, daughters Viola Rascon, Sharon Hullinger Rascon, Louisa Hernandez, and Veronica Olveda.
She had numerous grandchildren and great-grand children and was loved by all who knew her.
A memorial service was held at Rivera Family Funeral Home of Espanola...
John Tyson
Mar 31, 2023
John Thaddeus Tyson, MD (1934-2023)
"There is a light that shines bright in every one of us. To see that light in others, you don't need glasses, just compassion." ― Charles F Glassman
Kindness, Generosity, Enthusiasm, Compassion, Love, Persistence, Strength and Resilience. These are the words that best describe our father and friend, John Tyson, MD. He was passionate about...
Franklin Naivar
Mar 31, 2023
Franklin J. Naivar, a long-time resident of Los Alamos, died peacefully in his sleep on March 31, 2023.
Franklin was born August 11, 1940, to Leo W. and Annie (Svrcek) Naivar, In Taylor, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents Leo W. and Annie Naivar, his wife of almost 56 years, Aloma (Eiben) Naivar, daughter Julianne Marie...
Aaron "The Bear Man" Sanchez
Mar 30, 2023
Aaron “The Bear Man” Sanchez, 84, of Pilar went home to the Lord on March 30, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron and Onita Montoya Sanchez, brothers, Gilbert Sanchez and Jimmy Sanchez, sisters, Erlinda Robbins and Maryann Carabajal. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lillie, nephews, Gillie Grey, Desi Flores, and Tony Archuleta...
Rosendo Garcia
Mar 30, 2023
Garcia, Rosendo passed away peacefully at his home early Thursday morning March 30th at the age of 98. Rosendo was born January 26th, 1925 in the community of Guachupangue in the Espanola Valley area. He made his home with his loving wife , Ida in San Pedro since their marriage in 1946. Rosendo is survived by his sons: Ross (Rosendo,...
Joseph Vigil
Mar 30, 2023
Joseph P. Vigil (Joey) born July 17, 1959, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2023 due to health issues.
Joey will be dearly missed by all, he was a very giving and caring person who had a love for Arts & Crafts. He was a great artist and always being creative in sharing his art by giving his family and...
