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

Jun 23, 2022

Thomas Fortson, 75, passed away on June 23, 2022. He was born on April 06, 1947 in New York, New York. Thomas was a talented artist. 

The family of Thomas has entrusted the gentle care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home in the beautiful Espanola Valley. We invite you to post a condolence, a thoughtful message,...

Jun 22, 2022

Ricardo R. Martinez, 31, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on June 22, 2022. He was born in Santa Fe, NM on July 12, 1990. He was a 2008 graduate from Capital High School. He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, and friend.

He is survived by his parents; Wilfred and Patricia Martinez; brothers; Feliberto Martinez of Rio Rancho...

Jun 22, 2022

John Patrick Lamkin left this world peacefully, the way he lived his life.  Born on November 16, 1933, in East Los Angeles, CA, to Clyde and Sara Lamkin, John was a counterculture pioneer.  His artistic spirit and love of adventure led him to travel the world, mostly with his loving companion Susanna Starr, exploring cultures and photographing and writing about...

Jun 21, 2022

Exit Stage Left.  Anne Louise Silberman took her final breath on June 21st, 2022, singing to classic soul tunes of the 1970’s and holding the hands of her twin sister Lisa Craze and younger sister and caregiver Linda Silberman.

And like so many moments of her life, the music led the way. In her final moments, all three sisters sang...

Jun 21, 2022

Jun 20, 2022

Irene Shirley Parcells was born on July 08, 1937 in Saguache, NM. She passed away on June 20, 2022. 

Irene was an educator at Adams County District 14 for many years. She also was a resident of Espanola for many years. 

The family of Irene has entrusted the gentle care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral...

Jun 20, 2022

Amy Towles, 58, of Chimayo went home to be with the Lord on June 20th, 2022. Amy was born April 30th,1964 in Santa Anna, California to parents Wilbur and Elma Fernandez. Amy was married January 26th, 1985 to Adam for a wonderful 37 years. Amy ran a day care for 21 years, she loved taking care of the children. Amy...

Jun 20, 2022

Anna Mae Williams passed away, suddenly and peacefully, June 20, 2022 at her  home where she lived with her husband Carroll R. Williams, daughter Karen and son-in-law Carl Rago, in Santa Fe, NM. Family members were at her side. She was 92. Anna Mae and Carroll were married 70 years September 1, 2021.

Anna Mae was born in Allentown, PA...

Jun 20, 2022

J. Art Freed passed away on June 20, 2022. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him. 

The family of J. Art Freed has entrusted the gentle care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home in Los Alamos. 

Jun 20, 2022

Rey (Reynaldo) S. Medina of Chama, Santa Fé and Española was born in Chama, NM to Elvira Martínez and José Florentino Medina on September 11, 1934, and passed away peacefully at his home in Española, NM on June 20, 2022. He adored his family and the outdoors and led an active, seldom idle, life. Rey was kind, generous, and an...

Jun 19, 2022

Jun 19, 2022

Deborah Sandoval was born on September 01, 1950 in Washington, DC. She lived to be 71 years old and passed away on June 19, 2022. Deborah resided in White Rock for many years. 

The family has entrusted the gentle care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home in Espanola. Please leave a condolence, special memory, or picture...

Jun 19, 2022

Jun 18, 2022

John Manriquez Jr., 60, of Santa Fe, NM passed away Saturday, June 18th 2022 after a 6 -year battle with colo-rectal cancer. He was born to the late John Sr. and Beatrice Manriquez on December 9th 1961 in Council Bluffs, IA. John graduated from Ralston High School in 1981 in Omaha, NE. After highschool John joined the United States Marine...

Jun 18, 2022

Patricia Ann Sayre, 83, of Sunshine Valley passed away on June 18, 2022.  She was a US Air Force Veteran.  She was an artist and painter.  She was known as “Grandma” in the Questa Schools and was in charge of crafts for many students over many years. She is survived by her daughter, Katherine “Kat” Watson and Doc Watson.

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Jun 17, 2022

Viento Herrera, 45, of Arroyo Hondo passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2022.  He was a great artist, very smart, creative, very funny guy and loved his family dearly. He is preceded in death by his wife, Andrea Herrera, grandparents, Erlinda and Ruben Herrera and Mateo Garza, uncles, Rodney and Michael Garza.  He is survived by his children, Angel, Santana,...

Jun 17, 2022

Benjamin G. Gonzales, 62, of Vadito passed away on June 17, 2022.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan Estevan and Maria Lupita Gonzales, brother, Johnny Gonzales, grandparents, Rubel and Evangelina Gonzales and Brijido and Bersabe Lopez.  He is survived by his brothers, Andy Gonzales (Joann), Bobby Gonzales (Rebecca), Frank Gonzales and Gerald Gonzales (Maria), sisters, Bertha Lovato...

Jun 15, 2022

Mercedes Carrillo

BIRTH 22 Jan 1930

Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, USA

DEATH 15 June 2022 (aged 92)

BURIAL Lamy Cemetery

Lamy, Santa Fe County, New Mexico

Mercedes Carrillo passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family and loved ones.  She was a devote Catholic and had a strong faith.  Mercedes was also a dedicated wife,...

Jun 15, 2022

Michael James Erpenbeck, 61, passed away suddenly at his home on June 14, 2022. Michael was born on January 23, 1961 and was raised in Los Alamos, New Mexico by his parents, Jeanne and Jerry Erpenbeck. He graduated from New Mexico State University with a B.A in Accounting. Mike worked for over thirty years for the Pojoaque Tribe at Buffalo...

Jun 15, 2022

Mathew Davis Escalanti was born on May 11, 1976 in Mescalero, NM. He passed away on June 15, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. He lived in Santa Fe, NM and worked very hard as a Wildland Firefighter for Forestry. 

The family of Mathew has entrusted the gentle care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home in Espanola, NM. ...