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

Mar 14, 2023

She lived with spirit as if there might be no tomorrow. She loved fully with every cell in her being, especially her amazing husband of 23 years Mike ‘Rosey’ Rosanbalm. She was a fiercely loyal friend. Daughter of Edward and Carol Webb, Sister to David, Trish and Bryan, Mother to Fran Sinkler and the son and daughter of another mother...

Mar 12, 2023

                              Dennis Richard Padilla – July 21, 1937 – March 12, 2023

Our loving father, Dennis Padilla, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023 in the peace of his home. Born in San Rafael, NM in 1937, he was the youngest of six.  Dad lived a long and full life of love, family and faith.  He loved his mother, our Grandma Reyes,...

Mar 11, 2023

Rodulfo “Bennie” Montoya, 101, went home to be with the Lord on March 11, 2023.  Bennie was born on August 20, 1921, in Santa Fe, to Jose and Isabelita Montoya.  He was a lifelong resident of the Village of Agua Fria in Santa Fe.  He proudly served in the United States Army between 1943 and 1945, during World War II,...

Mar 10, 2023

                                     OBITUARY FOR JUANITA A. SENA

 Our loving mother and grandmother, Juanita A. Sena, 82, passed away on March 10, 2023.

A lifelong resident of Chupadero, NM, she was surrounded by her family as she passed into her everlasting life with God our Father.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Barnabe & Rosita Martinez, brothers Merjildo, Estevan and Frank,...

Mar 10, 2023

A viewing will take place on Friday, March 17, 2023 starting at 12:00pm at the Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light. A Prayer Service will start at 1:00pm.

Burial is pending at this time. 

Mar 10, 2023

Stephanie Marie Sydoriak passed away peacefully on Friday, March 10th, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. At 96, Stephanie enjoyed a wonderful, energetic life in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

A memorial will be held on July 20th, 2023 from 1pm-3:30pm at Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos.

Stephanie Sydoriak possessed many talents. She was an engaging storyteller, published author and poet,...

Mar 10, 2023

A life well lived.  It is with great personal sadness that we announce the passing of M. Jane Engel on Friday March 10th.  From a child growing up in worn-torn Great Britain, to a global citizen who lived and traveled freely over 5 continents until finally settling in Taos just over 25 years ago.  Jane leaves behind a legacy of...

Mar 10, 2023

Robert (Bob) Charles Regan, passed away peacefully from Parkinson's Disease on March 10, 2023 at the age of 78. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend who will be fondly remembered for his warm heart, sense of humor, love for family, golden retrievers, unwavering loyalty to his favorite sport teams, and pride in his Irish heritage. May...

Mar 9, 2023

                                                    JOHN ARMIJO 

John O. Armijo 93 of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on March 9, 2023. A devout Catholic and owner of Johnnie’s Cash Store for 77 years. He was born on October 27, 1929 In Santa Fe, NM to Orlando Armijo and Lorencita Martinez, he was married to Bertha Armijo, his wife of 70 years. John is preceded...

Mar 8, 2023

"And when great souls die, after a period peace blooms, slowly and always irregularly. Spaces fill with a kind of soothing electric vibration. Our senses, restored, never to be the same, whisper to us. They existed. They existed. We can be. Be and be better. For they existed." -Maya Angelou

A teacher, A mother, and A grandma too, this is...

Mar 8, 2023

On Wednesday, March 8th, 2023, Edwin Leo Davis, loving father and friend, passed away at the age of 81. Ed was born in Gunter Texas on June 30, 1941 to Joe and Lona (Williams) Davis. The family moved to Meeker Colorado when he was still very young. He spent much of his youth exploring and getting into mischief in the...

Mar 7, 2023

Louis (Louie) Raymond Heidel, age 66, passed away in Santa Fe, New Mexico, early March 2023.  

Louis is preceded in death by his father Leonard Heidel, Mother Virginia Soto, Brothers Michael Soto, Paul Heidel, and infant baby sister Teresita Heidel. Louis is survived by his son Jason Heidel, and daughter Melissa Heidel (Brandon); Jason and Melissa’s mother Pamela Valdez;...

Mar 6, 2023

                                                   Barbara R. Gudwin

It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara announces her passing on March 6th, 2023. Barbara was born July 3rd, 1947 was 75 years old and after a long fight with ALS she passed away in her home surrounded by her family and at peace. Barbara was a beloved wife, mother, friend and advocate.  She...

Mar 6, 2023

Isaac Joseph Valdez Obituary

Isaac Joseph Valdez III age 60 passed away peacefully Monday March 6, 2023, due to heart complications. He was born February 10, 1963, in Santa Fe New Mexico

Isaac was a free spirit who lived his life his way. He was a thoughtful and kind soul who will be missed and remembered by the many lives...

Mar 3, 2023

Arlene E. Martinez, 76, passed away on March 03, 2023 after a short illness. She retired from Taos Municipal Schools as their business manager. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Martinez, parents, Eloisa and Nieves Anaya, Alicia Wisehart (George), Eloy Santistevan, sister, Monica Des Georges, brothers, Lawrence and Jim Santistevan.  She is survived by her children,...

Mar 3, 2023

Victoriano (Victor) Martinez passed away on March 3, 2023, at his home in El Prado, NM at the age of 93. He was born in Dixon, NM, on September 17,  1929, to Fedilino and Luisita Gonzales Martinez, Victor is preceded in death by his sons, Angelo and Dennis Martinez, parents, Fedilino and Luisa G Martinez, brothers, Bences, Edwardo and Willie,...

Mar 3, 2023

Mar 3, 2023

Richard Urioste, 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Pojoaque, NM on March 3, 2023. Richard went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ. His funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 22nd, at Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe in Pojoaque starting with the Rosary offering at 9:00am MST and followed by internment at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Santa...

Mar 2, 2023

Lenore Erck, 86, of Las Vegas, NV but born and raised in Taos passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 02, 2023. She is preceded in death by her children, Rebecca J. Martinez, Fabian and Luke Lucero, parents, Epimenio and Audilia Lucero, brother, Leroy Lucero, sister, Baida Lucero and grandson in law, Donn Knepp. Lenore is survived by...

Mar 2, 2023

Nancy Jean Leinneweber passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 in Angel Fire, New Mexico with her loving husband Martin Leinneweber, cat (Bogey), and dog (Tucker) by her side. She was 74 years of age when she went to be with the Lord.

She was born in Decatur, Illinois May 30, 1949 to Herbert and Phyllis Goers. Nancy graduated college and...