Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Benton Terry
Oct 17, 2022
Benton Uel Terry Jr., known to everyone as B.U. passed away October 17, 2022. B.U. was one of the last true Cowboys and Gentleman. He was born in Big Hill, Texas to Ethel and Benton Uel Terry Sr. September 10, 1926.
B.U. joined the Navy and was attached to the Marines during WWII and proudly served during the battle of...
Rita Bustos
Oct 16, 2022
Rita F. Bustos passed away peacefully at her home on October 16, 2022. Rita was born on November 2, 1959. She was preceded in death by her mother; Ermelinda Pacheco; her son Eugene Bustos; her sisters Barbara and Lori; and her brother Albert Pacheco. Rita is survived by her father Aurelio Pacheco; her brothers Clarence (Katie) and Danny (Lisa) Pacheco;...
Rose Laforett
Oct 16, 2022
Rose Laforett (93) was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, loved by everyone who knew her.
She was born in August of 1929 in Cerro, New Mexico to Eufemia Gomez and Medardo Laforett. She was the youngest of six children and weighed only 3 pounds at her birth. Her father named her after...
Margarita Romero
Oct 15, 2022
Margarita M. Romero
March 30, 1933-October 15, 2022
Margarita (Margie) Romero of Santa Fe, NM has gone to be with our lord on Saturday October 15, 2022 after a long battle with dementia. She died with her husband and children by her side. Margarita is proceeded in death by both her father and mother Pete and Tillie Martinez, brother Pete...
Anthony Fristachi
Oct 15, 2022
Anthony “Tony” Frank Fristachi Jr. unexpectedly but peacefully passed away on October 15, 2022 at the age of 64. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 8, 1958.
A testament to the Italian heritage of which he was so proud, Tony loved cooking elaborate meals from scratch and filling rooms with raucous laughter. Although his family moved to...
Stephanie Vigil
Oct 14, 2022
Stephanie A. Vigil
Stephanie Antonia Vigil age 48 was called home unexpectedly to be with our Lord on Friday October 14th, 2022. She was preceded in death by her sister Valerie Ulibarri, her grandmother Rosana Roybal and her father Thomas Fred Vigil. Stephanie was loved by so many of her family and cousins, uncles and aunties. Stephanie had a...
Mary Mullady
Oct 14, 2022
Mary Ellen Mullady passed away peacefully in her daughter's home in Taos, NM at the too-young age of 67 on October 14th, 2022. She passed with dignity and grace, and was surrounded by immense love. Mary Ellen, aka Mom, Nanu, or Dinky, was the funniest, most quick-witted woman you have ever met, who could make you laugh so hard you...
Beverly West
Oct 14, 2022
Beverly West, age 78, of Angel Fire passed away October 14, 2022. She is preceded in death by parents, Doris and Opal Moore. She is survived by her husband, John V. West, children, Brandi Ann Yee, Christian Bradley Ingrum, Angela Geordan Montalvo and Larie Nichole Pigeon, 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild and many other relatives and friends. Arrangements by...
Michael O'Farrell
Oct 12, 2022
Michael John O’Farrell
July 4, 1944 – October 12, 2022
Mike O’Farrell passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 while doing what he did every day – working out on his elliptical machine.
With his PhD in biology, his research studies into the world of bats and small mammals, his journal articles and reports, Mike built...
Iris Steinhoff
Oct 10, 2022
Iris Steinhoff peacefully left this world on 10/10/2022 from her home in Santa Fe. Her local family was present for her departure from this life.
Iris lived in New Mexico for over 50 years, but deep inside she will always be Nebraskan. She was born on her family farm in central Nebraska on 8/30/1930; the sixth and last child...
James Eller
Oct 10, 2022
Jim Eller Obituary
James “Jim” Murray Eller passed away on October 10th, 2022, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Jim had a strong work ethic, high ideals and most importantly lived life on his own terms.
Jim was born on November 15th, 1938, in South Bend, Indiana. He graduated from The University of Texas with a Master’s in civil engineering. At...
Miles Gullingsrud
Oct 9, 2022
Miles J.O. Gullingsrud Jr.
Miles Gullingsrud passed away after a long illness on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the age of 81. He went peacefully in his home in Eldorado. Miles had lived in many states in the U.S.: New York, New Jersey, Minnesota, North Carolina, California and finally New Mexico. Santa Fe was his choice for a retirement home.
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Bruce Burkheimer
Oct 9, 2022
After meeting my mom, Mary, at the tender age of 15 my dad bought wedding and engagement rings and put them in a safety deposit box.
Five years later in 1947, after completing service in the Navy, Bruce and Mary were married. They moved to Los Alamos in 1953 and lived in the first trailer court in town in a...
Jeanne Aeby
Oct 9, 2022
Jeanne Aeby, 93, La Mesilla, died Sunday, October 9, 2022.
Jeanne was born May 17, 1929 in Aurora, Illinois, to Louis & Margaret Clemens. She grew up in Naperville, IL, where summers would be spent detasseling corn & picking strawberries to earn money for college. She graduated from National Teacher’s College in 1951 and first demonstrated the deep pioneering...
Doreen Duran
Oct 6, 2022
Doreen Yvette Duran, 55, died peacefully on October 6, 2022, after a lengthy illness.
A Native Santa Fean, Doreen graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1985 and worked for the State of New Mexico’s Taxation and Revenue Department until she retired in 2013 after 25 years. Doreen enjoyed working in human resources and took pride in a job...
Dennis Cohen
Oct 6, 2022
Doctor Dennis Alan Cohen, Age 72, of Angel Fire passed away peacefully on October 6, 2022 after a lengthy battle with dementia which was caused by exposure to mold. He was born on August 9, 1950 in Denver, Colorado. He graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1976 and completed his medical residency in Family Practice Medicine...
Steve Barela
Oct 5, 2022
Steve Barela passed away peacefully on October 5, 2022 in Santa Fe, New Mexico at the age of 51. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Ramon and Stella Barela; Teofila Martinez; sister, Arlene Born and brother-in-law Phillip Meek. He is survived by his parents, Eddie and Lupe Barela; his three sons, Kevin Barela, Adrian Barela and Ryan Barela;...
Shirley Reyes
Oct 5, 2022
Shirley Reyes, 52, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on October 05, 2022. Shirley was the life of the party and each and every day she lived her life to the fullest. She is preceded in death by her parents, Irma Archuleta, Henry Sandoval and Ricardo “Mickey” Martinez and sister, Maryanne Sandoval. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband,...
Deanna Lujan
Oct 5, 2022
Deanna "Dee" Irene Lujan
Age 40, Beloved Daughter, Sister, Auntie, Niece, Cousin and friend. Was called home to be with the lord on October 5, 2022. Dee had an outgoing, fun, caring personality. She had a care free spirit that everyone loved to be around. Dee suffered with several illnesses, she fought with all her strength. That never dampened...
Joann Esquibel
Oct 3, 2022
Joann "Jo" Esquibel, 52, of La Mesilla, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on October 03, 2022. Joann was recently predeceased by her husband & the love of her life, Robert Esquibel Sr.
Joann was one of the most sweet, humble, and thoughtful people anyone could ever meet and made her humorous & loving impression wherever she went; from dear friends...
