Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Mary Mullady
Oct 14, 2022
Mary Ellen Mullady passed away peacefully in her daughter's home in Taos, NM at the too-young age of 67 on October 14th, 2022. She passed with dignity and grace, and was surrounded by immense love. Mary Ellen, aka Mom, Nanu, or Dinky, was the funniest, most quick-witted woman you have ever met, who could make you laugh so hard you...
Beverly West
Oct 14, 2022
Beverly West, age 78, of Angel Fire passed away October 14, 2022. She is preceded in death by parents, Doris and Opal Moore. She is survived by her husband, John V. West, children, Brandi Ann Yee, Christian Bradley Ingrum, Angela Geordan Montalvo and Larie Nichole Pigeon, 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild and many other relatives and friends. Arrangements by...
Michael O'Farrell
Oct 12, 2022
Michael John O’Farrell
July 4, 1944 – October 12, 2022
Mike O’Farrell passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 while doing what he did every day – working out on his elliptical machine.
With his PhD in biology, his research studies into the world of bats and small mammals, his journal articles and reports, Mike built...
Iris Steinhoff
Oct 10, 2022
Iris Steinhoff peacefully left this world on 10/10/2022 from her home in Santa Fe. Her local family was present for her departure from this life.
Iris lived in New Mexico for over 50 years, but deep inside she will always be Nebraskan. She was born on her family farm in central Nebraska on 8/30/1930; the sixth and last child...
James Eller
Oct 10, 2022
Jim Eller Obituary
James “Jim” Murray Eller passed away on October 10th, 2022, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Jim had a strong work ethic, high ideals and most importantly lived life on his own terms.
Jim was born on November 15th, 1938, in South Bend, Indiana. He graduated from The University of Texas with a Master’s in civil engineering. At...
Miles Gullingsrud
Oct 9, 2022
Miles J.O. Gullingsrud Jr.
Miles Gullingsrud passed away after a long illness on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the age of 81. He went peacefully in his home in Eldorado. Miles had lived in many states in the U.S.: New York, New Jersey, Minnesota, North Carolina, California and finally New Mexico. Santa Fe was his choice for a retirement home.
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Bruce Burkheimer
Oct 9, 2022
After meeting my mom, Mary, at the tender age of 15 my dad bought wedding and engagement rings and put them in a safety deposit box.
Five years later in 1947, after completing service in the Navy, Bruce and Mary were married. They moved to Los Alamos in 1953 and lived in the first trailer court in town in a...
Jeanne Aeby
Oct 9, 2022
Jeanne Aeby, 93, La Mesilla, died Sunday, October 9, 2022.
Jeanne was born May 17, 1929 in Aurora, Illinois, to Louis & Margaret Clemens. She grew up in Naperville, IL, where summers would be spent detasseling corn & picking strawberries to earn money for college. She graduated from National Teacher’s College in 1951 and first demonstrated the deep pioneering...
Doreen Duran
Oct 6, 2022
Doreen Yvette Duran, 55, died peacefully on October 6, 2022, after a lengthy illness.
A Native Santa Fean, Doreen graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1985 and worked for the State of New Mexico’s Taxation and Revenue Department until she retired in 2013 after 25 years. Doreen enjoyed working in human resources and took pride in a job...
Dennis Cohen
Oct 6, 2022
Doctor Dennis Alan Cohen, Age 72, of Angel Fire passed away peacefully on October 6, 2022 after a lengthy battle with dementia which was caused by exposure to mold. He was born on August 9, 1950 in Denver, Colorado. He graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1976 and completed his medical residency in Family Practice Medicine...
Steve Barela
Oct 5, 2022
Steve Barela passed away peacefully on October 5, 2022 in Santa Fe, New Mexico at the age of 51. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Ramon and Stella Barela; Teofila Martinez; sister, Arlene Born and brother-in-law Phillip Meek. He is survived by his parents, Eddie and Lupe Barela; his three sons, Kevin Barela, Adrian Barela and Ryan Barela;...
Shirley Reyes
Oct 5, 2022
Shirley Reyes, 52, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on October 05, 2022. Shirley was the life of the party and each and every day she lived her life to the fullest. She is preceded in death by her parents, Irma Archuleta, Henry Sandoval and Ricardo “Mickey” Martinez and sister, Maryanne Sandoval. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband,...
Deanna Lujan
Oct 5, 2022
Deanna "Dee" Irene Lujan
Age 40, Beloved Daughter, Sister, Auntie, Niece, Cousin and friend. Was called home to be with the lord on October 5, 2022. Dee had an outgoing, fun, caring personality. She had a care free spirit that everyone loved to be around. Dee suffered with several illnesses, she fought with all her strength. That never dampened...
Joann Esquibel
Oct 3, 2022
Joann "Jo" Esquibel, 52, of La Mesilla, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on October 03, 2022. Joann was recently predeceased by her husband & the love of her life, Robert Esquibel Sr.
Joann was one of the most sweet, humble, and thoughtful people anyone could ever meet and made her humorous & loving impression wherever she went; from dear friends...
Paul Encinias
Oct 3, 2022
Paul “Rocky” Encinias, passed away on Sunday October 03, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Connie Encinias, daughter, Collette Padilla, son, Camaron Encinias, sisters, Anita Ellison and Lizette Illgen, brother, Robert Encinias, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and lots of friends that loved him dearly. May he rest in peace.
Arrangements by Rivera Family...
Jamie Marshal
Oct 2, 2022
Tigre Mashaal-Lively (Jami Lewis Marshall-Lively) was born on the night of Jan 10th 1985 in Philadelphia PA. Growing up in Philly was an important influence in Tigre’s life and art. Tigre began making art as soon as they could hold a pencil.They would put pencil to paper and in one fluid motion a drawing would emerge. From banging on pots...
Patricia Garza
Oct 1, 2022
Patricia A. Garza, passed away on October 1st, 2022, she was a mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, she filled the lives of those who loved her with beauty, love and happiness. Patricia was a very artistic soul and spent most of her life crafting jewelry and Aztec Dancing while raising her family in Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico a place she...
Carville Collins
Sep 30, 2022
Carville Collins, 78, passed away peacefully from cancer at home in Santa Fe, NM on September 30, 2022, after over a year on home hospice. Carville was born Marsha Carville Stone in Dallas, TX on June 29, 1944 to parents Marshall Fray Stone and Catherine LeBlanc Stone. She was raised in El Paso, TX and attended Austin High School. She...
Sally Salgado
Sep 30, 2022
Sally V. Salgado, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully with close family members by her side on September 30th, 2022; Sally would have been 94 years old this month. She loved to share stories with her family about spending time in Mexico with her grandmothers, growing up in Chicago and how she met her...
Eli Valdez
Sep 30, 2022
ELI LONNIE VALDEZ
Eli Lonnie Valdez, 47, passed away at his Albuquerque home Friday, September 30, 2022. He was born April 9, 1975 in Santa Fe, the son of Eliza Martinez and Lonnie Valdez. His Father, Lonnie Valdez, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his Mother, Eliza Martinez and step-father, Tony Lovato; his sister, Melissa Valdez;...
