Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Lucia Martinez
Feb 4, 2023
A Service for Lucia will be held on Friday, February 17, 2023 at 11:00am at the Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light, 417 Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe with her burial to follow at Rosario Cemetery.
Judith "Judy" Lujan
Feb 3, 2023
Judith A. Lujan (Judy) was born in Santa Fe, NM on November 1, 1953, and died quietly at home the morning of February 3, 2023. She was the daughter of Juan G. and Tonita T. Lujan, who preceded her in death, along with siblings Ida M. Lujan-Isaacs, Ronald J. Lujan, and Tisa P. Lujan-Wrana, brother-in-law Tony Isaacs, and great nephew...
Edwin Chamberlin
Feb 2, 2023
Edwin Phillip Chamberlin, age 82, of White Rock, NM, passed away on February 2, 2023, after a brief illness.
Phil was born on January 7, 1941, to Edwin and Gertrude Chamberlin in Glasgow, KY. After graduating from Ball High School in Galveston, TX, Phil went on to receive his PhD in Nuclear Physics at Texas A&M University.
In 1958, Phil...
Rosendo Tapia
Feb 2, 2023
Jose Rosendo Santiago Tapia
July 25, 1939 – February 2, 2023
Rosendo Tapia, 83, left this world on February 2, 2023 in the arms of his true love of 60 years and surrounded by his children.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Rosendo and Julia Tapia, parents in law; Reymundo and Vicenta Padilla, his brothers; Ramon, Sam and...
Fernando Coca
Feb 2, 2023
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness we share the devastating sudden loss of our Fernando Eric Coca, born April 12, 1977 who gained his angel wings on February 2, 2023.
Nando was funny, outgoing, and vivacious. His love for people and his family was undeniable. He had such an infectious smile and personality which would light up a...
Elaine Olson
Feb 1, 2023
Elaine Elizabeth Olson (nee Mitchell), 90, passed away on February 1, 2023. She was born on October 1, 1932 in Roy, New Mexico to Elizabeth (Nelson) and Hugh Mitchell. Elaine married Ward Olson on September 1, 1953 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Father; Hugh and Elizabeth Mitchell; Husband; Ward Olson, Sister; Sovola...
Gail Pasch
Feb 1, 2023
Gail Pasch, 77, of Santa Fe, NM, died on February 1, 2023 at home. Gail is survived by her husband John; her children Anna-Lise (Andrew) Santella and John (Pam) Pasch; her grandchildren Andy Santella, Gwenyth Pasch, Malaika Pasch; her sisters Marta (Paul Courant) Manildi and Sara Manildi; her nephew Sam Courant, her beloved dog Piper; and many family and friends...
Daniel Espinoza
Feb 1, 2023
Daniel Espinoza age 49 of Juarez, Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 due to a lengthy illness. Daniel was born on July 29, 1973, to Rosa Espinoza, and Manuel Hernandez.
Daniel was preceded in death by his mother, Rosa Espinoza-Moeckel, and step father Dennis Moeckel.
Daniel is survived by his father Manuel Hernandez of Juarez. Sons Daniel...
Rudy Sena
Feb 1, 2023
Rudy H. Sena, 56, a lifelong resident of Pecos, NM was called home by our heavenly father on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
He served in the NM National Guard for 31 years retiring in 2015 as a Sergeant First Class. He then became an employee for the State of New Mexico until his retirement on November 30, 2022.
He...
Donald Upham
Feb 1, 2023
Don Upham, a longtime resident of Los Alamos, passed away suddenly in Santa Fe on February 1, 2023, due to complications resulting from a fall. He was 90 years old.
The youngest of seven children, Don was born at the height of the Great Depression in 1932 to Clifford and Marie Upham on a farm near Buchanan, Michigan. As with...
Connie Rosenberg
Jan 31, 2023
ROSENBERG, Connie Evelyn McNickle, beloved wife of Stuart B. Rosenberg, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 74. Connie was born September 13, 1948 in Martins Ferry, OH. She graduated from Wheeling High School in the class of 1966 being voted Coronation Ball Queen. She worked in the banking field in Wheeling until...
Anja Baca
Jan 29, 2023
Anja Baca
10/27/64—01/29/23
Beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Friend
Anja Baca, 58, Passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. It was time to once again see her mother, Marti Baca of Jackson, MS. and father, Joseph D. Baca of Taos, NM, as well as find her way to catch up with her partner of 28 years, Donald...
Robert Charles
Jan 29, 2023
Robert E Charles, age 73, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on January 29, 2023 at his home peacefully due to natural causes.
Robert was born on February 22, 1949 to Albert and Jean Charles in Detroit, Michigan. After Robert graduated from Farmington High School in 1967, he went on to study liberal arts at Wayne State University.
After graduating...
William Maxon
Jan 29, 2023
BILL MAXON(1926-2023)Bill died on Sunday, January 29, 2023 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.Bill was born in Grosse Pointe, MI and lived there until he went to college at Yale University. Severe asthma had kept him from being drafted. At Yale, he majored in Chemical Engineering, graduating in 1949. He received a Ph.D in Biochemical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin...
John Douglas
Jan 28, 2023
John Earl Douglas, 39, passed away on January 28, 2023. He was born to Charles Lee Douglas and Janet Douglas on October 02, 1983.
JD graduated from Louisville High School in 2001 and received a BFA from Collins College in 2004.
He began his career in print media as the layout editor for The Daily Times Leader. Wanting to move...
William Gonzales
Jan 28, 2023
William (Billy) Frank Gonzales passed away on January 28, 2023. He is proceeded in death by his Grandparents Frank and Bessie Baca, Agapigo G Gonzales and Ella Mae Guard, Robert and Faye Mares, Uncle Willie Baca, Uncle Ernest, Aunt Jackie Rivera and Aunt Nancy.
William is survived by his wife Magdalena Gonzales, Daughters Serenity Medina Gonzales and Latisha Mares. Granddaughter...
Francisco Smith
Jan 27, 2023
Francisco Smith’s obituary Jan 27, 2023
I regret to inform you that the love of my life, Francisco Smith, a most gentle and loving father and husband, has passed away from complications of diabetes, leaving this world for another realm, leaving us in his wake, leaving the clamor of life for the peace and tranquility of eternity. Francisco passed away...
Richard Swenson
Jan 27, 2023
Richard Charles Swenson, of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2023, after a long battle following a stroke. He was a week short of his 89th birthday.
Richard was born on February 3, 1934, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to John and Elenor (Anderson) Swenson. He attended a one-room country school with one teacher and...
