Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
George Cervantes
Dec 21, 2022
George Leroy Cervantes
November 30, 1957 ~ December 21, 2022
On Wednesday, George was called home byour Lord.
He was born and lived in Santa Fe to his parents Emma Valdez and Ernesto Cervantes.
He is preceded in death by his mother and father, brother Richard Valdez, Sister Christella Valdez, two nephews, David Cervantes and Bryan Griego.
George is survived...
Geri Padilla
Dec 21, 2022
Geri Padilla
December 21st, 1958- December 21st, 2022
Geri Padilla passed away early in the morning on December 21st, 2022, after losing her battle with pancreatic cancer. She turned 64 on the day of her passing.
She is remembered by her family and friends for always being willing to lend a helping hand. Spending time with family at the...
Eva Alaniz
Dec 20, 2022
With sadness we announce that Eva Alaniz passed peacefully on December 20, 2022. Eva was born on April 5, 1935, in Artesia, New Mexico to [the late] Salvador and Caroline Alaniz.
She is preceded in death by her brothers Henry, Sal and Elias Alaniz, and her beloved daughter Kami Martinez.
Eva retired from the State of NM after more than...
Robert Gurule
Dec 19, 2022
Robert “Roberto” Gurule of Santa Fe passed away in the early morning of December 19. He was 67.
Robert lived a remarkable life. He was born in Raton, NM, and grew up in Continental Divide, NM, where his father worked at a uranium mine. As a child, he and his friends would sneak up on wild horses and jump...
Jessie Cassidy
Dec 19, 2022
Jesse Malcolm Cassidy passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of December 19th 2022 at the age of 42 years old. Born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico he is survived by his parents Richard M. Cassidy and Rebecca C. Martinez and brother Richard Cassidy. Grandparents, Marianne and Robert Kapoun and Celia Roman. With many Aunts, Uncles, cousins...
Elizabeth Martinez
Dec 18, 2022
ELIZABETH R. MARTINEZ
Elizabeth R. Martinez, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to many passed from this world and onto eternal life on Sunday, December 18, 2022. She was born in Embudo on July 18, 1951. She spent most of her life in Santa Fe, where she met her future husband, Danny Martinez at the tender age...
Alan Richardson
Dec 18, 2022
ALAN RICHARDSON
Alan Richardson passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 with his beloved wife, Cathy, at his side. Alan was born in Garden Grove, CA on May 15, 1948, the son of Jack and Mary Richardson. He grew up on the beaches of Southern California and enjoyed many sock-hops at Disneyland. Alan spent the last thirty-five years...
Gilbert Pacheco
Dec 17, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Gilbert ( Truchas) Pacheco announces his passing, on Sat. Dec. 17, 2022. He was a very generous, hard working soul and well respected in the community! Always willing to lend a hand!! Our dearly loved Truchas will be greatly missed!! He is survived by his beloved mother, Dolores Pacheco, Daughter, Melissa...
Vanessa Trujillo-Esquibel
Dec 17, 2022
On Saturday, December 17, Vanessa Trujillo-Esquibel (Ness), a beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister passed away peacefully with her family by her side. She was forty three born to Nick Sr. and Sara Trujillo. Vanessa is survived by her loving husband, Victor Esquibel, their children, Esperanza (Andres), Veronica (Steven), Maria, Estrella, David, VJ (Josephine), Felicia (Adrian), Isaac (Marissa), eleven grandchildren,...
Bruce Marier
Dec 17, 2022
Bruce Edward Marier of Woodstock, Vermont died of Covid-19 on December 17, 2022 at St.Vincent’s Hospital in Santa Fe. He had traveled from Vermont in late October to visit peopleand places he had come to love during the twelve years he lived in Taos. A superb skier and anintrepid hiker, he loved the Taos mountains. He loved too the many...
James Armstrong
Dec 17, 2022
James (Jim) Benton Armstrong, 81, of San Cristobal passed away on December 17, 2022. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Jim was a hardworking outdoorsman who was always quick to teach and give advice to those willing to learn. Although he was a man of few words, every word mattered. He was an avid reader and enjoyed outdoor...
Ruby Valdez
Dec 16, 2022
Ruby Garcia Gallegos Valdez, 81 went to be with our Lord on December 16th, 2022.
Ruby was born in Santa Fe, NM, to Marcelino and Rufina Garcia on May 17, 1941. Ruby is preceded in death by her parents; brother Daniel Garcia; second husband Harold Valdez; granddaughter Jenae Gallegos, and Godson Gabriel Salazar. She is survived by four sisters; Mary...
Joseph Shain
Dec 14, 2022
Joseph R. “Joe” Shain, 77, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022, at home. Joe is missed by many, including children Jason and Kara Shain; daughter-in-law Erin Kelsey; son-in-law-to-be Andrew Schuch; ex-wife and friend Patricia; and brother Barry and Barry’s partner and children. Joe is preceded in death by parents Florence and George Shain.
Joe grew up...
Victoria Segura
Dec 13, 2022
Victoria R. Segura, Age 65, of Cerro passed away on December 13, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Procopio and Maria Segura, siblings, Emily Chavez, Julian Segura (Grace), Alfirio Segura, and Telesfor Segura. She is survived by her siblings, Charlotte Garcia (Benito deceased), Jose E. Segura (Margaret), Leroy Segura, Vivian Cisneros (Rudy), Gabriel Segura (Diane deceased), many...
Patricia Logan
Dec 11, 2022
Patricia B. Logan, born January 16, 1942, passed away peacefully in Santa Fe, NM on December11, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.
Patricia was a devoted teacher and librarian at Queen of Heaven, Washington Middle School and Hoover Middle School in Albuquerque for 36 years. She especially loved teaching science and often served as the technology coordinator at school. She...
Raymond Naranjo
Dec 10, 2022
Raymond Naranjo, age 99, a long-time resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away peacefully at his home on December 10, 2022. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He served as a Tribal Sherrif and Lt. Governor of the Pueblo and retired from the Bureau of Indian Affairs law enforcement at the rank of Captain. He also served in...
Patricia Price
Dec 10, 2022
Patricia D. Price, 70 years old, of Penasco, NM passed away on December 10, 2022 following a short illness. She was active at Lighthouse Church in Chamisal, her faith was important to her. She was a creative person and active in supporting charities to help others. She is survived by 4 adult children, Bianca and Silas from Nevada, Loretta from...
Juan Baldonado
Dec 9, 2022
On Labor Day in 1969 Juan “Rob” Baldonado was born. He entered the world early and spent16 days being treated for hyaline membrane disease, as it was called then. After his lungsmatured and opened and a strange sound in his heart resolved, he needed to stay in thehospital nursery long enough to meet the discharge weight of 5 pounds. He...
Ralph Ortiz
Dec 8, 2022
Ralph Edward Ortiz 1956 -2022 left us on the morning of December 8th. He joins his father Sam, his Godson Michael and many other relatives. He will be missed by his mother Mary, life partner Judy Montoya, brothers; Sam (Beatrice), Ray (Kathleen), Bob (Karen), Leonard (Lori) and Arthur. Sisters Pauline and Anna Marie, sister’s in-laws Loretta and Angela and a...
Amos Dean
Dec 8, 2022
Amos Ruiz-Dean, 67, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on December, 8, 2022. Amos was born in South San Ysidro, NM ("Gusano") and lived the majority of his life in Santa Fe with great love for his birthplace and hometown. While in Santa Fe, he helped raise two sons, Mario and Gabriel. With the births of his grandson...
