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

Jan 3, 2023

Arturo Madrid, 88, of Arroyo Seco passed away on January 03, 2023 at the Taos Living Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Casimira and Melquiades Madrid, brothers and sisters, Casilda and Jose H. Martinez, Remigio and Mary Madrid, Eliza and Maximino Martinez, Ramon and Dora Madrid, brother in law, Pat Esparsen, and special friend Marie Sisneros. He...

Jan 2, 2023

Eloy C. Garcia,  his departure was on January 2, 2023. He is survived by his wife Gloria Garcia, two sons, Joshua C. Garica and Erik Garcia(Elizabeth), mother, Lula, two sisters, Racheal Hand and Berlinda Archuleta, four brothers, Frank (Melesia) Garcia, Wilfred (Melinda) Garcia, Ernesto (Rekae) Garcia and Edwin Garcia, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and countless friends. He...

Jan 2, 2023

Jose Longino VigilDate of Birth: 03/09/1926Date of Death: 01/02/2023

Parents: Father: Lorenzo Vigil Mother: Senaida Vigil

Born in Nambe, NM. The Oldest of five siblings Lita, Benito, Gilbert and Lorenzo (Jr.). He was preceded in death by his wife Sophia Vigil, and all of his siblings.He is survived by his son, Douglas Vigil. Granddaughter Johanna Vigil-Leon and her husband Hector,...

2023

On Saturday September 16, 2023 Edna Jean Juarros Aragon, loving wife and mother passed away at the age of 69, just four days before her 70th birthday. Edna was born on September 20, 1953 in Wagon Mound, NM to Ricardo and Mary “Mudsy” Juarros. She is the youngest of 7 children.

She married her loving husband Juan Aragon of 49...

Dec 31, 2022

It is with heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the passing of Martha J Baca on New Year's Eve 2022 following a lengthy illness.

  Martha was born in Durango Colorado along with her twin sister Margaret, to Celia and William C. Baca on Father's Day, June 14th 1948.

   Martha graduated from Ignacio High School & shortly thereafter moved...

Dec 29, 2022

A funeral Mass for Mr. John Ramsay will be hosted at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Los Alamos, NM on Saturday, April 1st, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. A reception will follow immediatley after and the family will depart for a private interment at Guaje Pines Cemetery at 12:30. Please attend to celebrate John's life or leave a message...

Dec 28, 2022

                                            Chris M. Ortiz

With great sadness we announce the death of Chris M. Ortiz who was born on February 18, 1954. Chris was called home by our heavenly father on December 28, 2022. In her late 20’s she married the love of her life Froggy Sena. They adopted their daughter Angelina. She was a loving mother to Angelina and...

Dec 26, 2022

A great Ranger and an honored horseman took his final ride. Eldon Reyer passed on Monday, December 26th, 2022, he was 89. He passed peacefully surrounded by his horse, burro, daughters and family. His wife of 63 years, Karen Reyer and infant daughter, Brenda Danette, preceded him in death. He is survived by daughters Kareen Reyer-Martinez, Maureen Reyer-Morley and Aisha...

Dec 26, 2022

Eva C. Martinez, 85, formerly of Valdez, passed away December 26, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Arabella Apodaca and sister, Linda Apodaca Trujillo. She is survived by her children, Pete Larry Martinez (Ruby), Debra Tafoya (Felipe) and Arabella Vazquez (Don), grandchildren, Santana Storey (Jake), Veronica Montoya (Nathan), Antonio Tafoya and Alexander Vazquez, great grandchildren,...

Dec 25, 2022

Hope Gutierrez, 54 peacefully passed into the arms of our lord on December 25, 2022 surrounded by her family.  Hope had such a loving heart and expressed love, care and support to all. When her mother became ill she dedicated her life to caring for her.  She cared for her mother for 14 years until our lord called for her.

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Dec 25, 2022

                                                  Amada “Mae” Montoya

                  As remembered by her family and stories Mae shared with them.

Amada “Mae” Montoya was born on June 13, 1937 to Frances and Herman Baca and was raised by her aunt and uncle Elvira and Samuel Montoya. She passed away on December 25, 2022 following a 5-year battle with leukemia.  

Mae was born...

Dec 24, 2022

On December 24, 2022, Leo William Beckstead, beloved husband and father, passed away.  

Born on February 9, 1949 in Salt Lake City, Utah, Leo was the youngest of six children to Merrill “Jake” and Vera Beckstead.  Leo was very athletic; he loved playing basketball and was a track star.  He graduated from East High School in 1967 and went...

Dec 24, 2022

Miguel Ramírez-Vasquez

September 29th, 1940-December 24th, 2022

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Miguel left this earth on December 24th, 2022. He leaves behind a loving family, friends and community. Miguel was a resident of Pecos/Rowe area and adored the place he called home. ...

Dec 24, 2022

The Ortiz Family is saddened to announce the death of their oldest brother, Joe Lucas Ortiz.  He is survived by his mother Helen, daughter Jomarie, sisters (Marie, Diana, Beth, and Martha), brothers (Donald, Richard, Anthony, and Adam), nieces, and nephews.  Joe was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving with the USAF in Thailand.  Joe Ortiz was a friend to...

Dec 24, 2022

Isabelle T Rendon, 89 of Arroyo Hondo passed away December 24, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carlos, son, Antonio, grandsons, Carlos and Salvador, sisters, Lucilla and Beatrice, brothers, Eloy, Carlos and Ruben. She is survived by her son, Charlie, granddaughters, Elizabeth, Fabiola (Casey), Elena (Julian), Heather (Veltran), great grandchildren, Dylan, Adele, Myla, Juliana, Marissa, Adam, Mateo,...

Dec 23, 2022

Teddy Vigl Sr. of Santa Fe passed away peacefully on December 23, 2022 at the age of 85. He was born on August 24, 1937 in Rio Lucio, New Mexico. 

Teddy was preceded in death by his parents Esequiel and Sofia Vigil, maternal grandparents Cruz and Rosarito Pacheco, paternal grandparents Delfino and Erinea Vigil, Nino and Nina Amadeo and...

Dec 22, 2022

Sylvia O. Medina born into this world on March 30, 1935; departed into the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ December 22, 2022. 

Sylvia was predeceased by her son Joseph "Nini” Paul Medina, parents Samuel and Guadalupe Ortiz, grandmother Reycita Ortiz, brother Dr. Alfonso Ortiz.

She is survived by her children Jeffry Medina, Faye Medina, (Stephanie & Daniel Medina);...

Dec 22, 2022

Blessed are the pure of heart: for they shall see God.                Matthew 5:8

Maria Berlinda Gomez was called by our Lord God on Thursday, December 22, 2022, unexpectedly.  Maria was born September 2, 1934 to Feliciano Rael and Soraida Rael, both deceased. Maria’s oldest son, Rogerio Steven Gomez died May 16, 2022, his wife, (Linda).  Her baby daughter, Susanna Josephine...

Dec 22, 2022

Dec 22, 2022

Sylvia Maria Marker, 83, a resident of Coyote passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Mrs. Marker was preceded in death by her husband, Freddy Marker, her parents Medardo and Octaviana Garcia, brothers Medardo and Mateo Garcia, her first husband Eligio Velasquez Sr., and son Melvin Garcia.

Mrs. Marker was an employee with Rio Arriba County for 15...