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

Leonard Gutierrez

Leonard Gutierrez

May 18, 2022

It is with great sadness to announce Leonard (Leo) Adrian Gutierrez was called to the Lord unexpectedly on May 18, 2022.  Leo was born in Santa Fe, on August 3, 2002.  He is a 2022 graduate from Santa Fe High School.  He is preceded in death by his great grandparents Tito and Maida Quintana, special cousin Athena Martinez and many...

Brandy Chavez

Brandy Chavez

May 17, 2022

Brandy Michella Chavez, 26, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2022. She is preceded in death by her uncles; Joey Vigil and Michael Chavez, grandfather; Fidel Trujillo, grandmother; Joann Chavez and grandfather; Henry Vigil.

Brandy is survived by her mother; Lisa Trujillo, father; Richie Chavez, grandmothers; Yolanda Vigil and  Virginia Trujillo, sisters; Amber Nolasco, Shantel Chavez...

Wilma Katko

Wilma Katko

May 17, 2022

Wilma was born in an adobe home in Fort Garland, Colorado, to Maximeno and Elvira Chavez.

Wilma graduated from Ft. Garland High School in 1952 and started her career working in hospitals on her mom’s advice. She began at St. Mary’s Hospital in Pueblo, Colorado, helping the nursing staff. She then gravitated to the dietary and nutrition part of taking...

Mark Herrera

Mark Herrera

May 17, 2022

Mark Anthony Herrera, of Espanola, was welcomed by his loving family on November 28, 1992 and was welcomed by his Heavenly Father on May 17, 2022. He was a 2012 graduate of Pojoaque Valley High School.

Mark Anthony was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmother Adelina Chavez, grandfather Alfonso C. Martinez Sr., fraternal great-grandfathers, Leopoldo Gonzales, Augustine Bustos and...

James Robinson

James Robinson

May 14, 2022

James C. Robinson, 90, of Taos passed away on May 14, 2022.  He was a true cowboy and the proud owner of Rancho Jacalito. He loved to spend his time working at the ranch and at his cabin in Tres Piedras.   He is preceded in death by his wife Vangie Robinson, parents, grandparents and sister. He is survived by his...

Dolores Martinez

Dolores Martinez

May 14, 2022

Dolores Adelia Martinez, age 84 of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

Guadalupe Quintana

Guadalupe Quintana

May 14, 2022

Lupe Quintana 72, originally from Pittsburgh, California passed away unexpectedly on May 14th 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents Etansliado Sr. and Lourdes Quintana, Eric Quintana nephew, Aunt Grace Sena, Mel Padilla cousin, Roberta Quintana sister in-law, In lawsMr. Mrs Marcello Sandoval, sister in law Zenobia Tarver, Great nephew Brandon Quintana, Patrick Sandoval, Anthony Archuleta, Paul Roybal,...

Marcella Brownsweet

Marcella Brownsweet

May 14, 2022

Marcella A BrownSweet, Born 1947 in Ajo, Az., Marcie Brown grew up in Northern Michigan. She studied art at Central Michigan University before becoming Director of Art's International Galleries in Birmingham and Detroit. She was a founding member (1973) of Artist's North Co-operative, and owned and operated the fiber arts studio, Macra-Mania, in Charlevoix, MI. 

In 1977 she married...

Jose Tarin

Jose Tarin

May 13, 2022

Our loving Jose Tarin passed away peacefully on May 13, 2022 at Presbyterian Hospital in Espanola, New Mexico after a brief illness. Jose was surrounded by his family at the time of passing.

Jose was a very caring person and made friends easily with everyone he encountered. There wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do to help someone in need. Most of...

Michael Wilson

Michael Wilson

May 13, 2022

Michael Lowther Wilson

November 9, 1959 – May 13, 2022

Michael was a gentle, spiritual soul of great intellectual curiosity who cared more about matters of the heart and mind than the accumulation of material wealth. He lived his faith through giving to others both in spiritual encouragement and by donating his time and goods. He was loving and loyal...

Pamela Cordova

Pamela Cordova

May 12, 2022

Pamela Cordova age 55 was greeted in heaven by her daughters in the early morning of May 12th 2022 after a 3 year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by many who loved her in her last days of life. She was truly loved in life and will be missed.Pamela was a beautiful, courageous, and outstanding woman. She was an...

Faye Anastasoff

Faye Anastasoff

May 12, 2022

Faye M Anastasoff, age 85 of Santa Fe passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022.

Services are pending and will be announced as they become available.

Please express and share your condolences and stories on this memorial webpage for Faye.

Felipe De Jesus Romero

Felipe De Jesus Romero

May 11, 2022

Felipe De Jesus Romero, 90, a resident of Chimayo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 on the one year anniversary of his beloved wife, Sulema Romero.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Sulema Romero, son Felipe Jr. Romero, son in law Chris Martinez, parents Desiderio Romero and Juanita M. Romero, brothers Antonio Domingo Romero, Espirdion...

Robert Valerio

Robert Valerio

May 11, 2022

Robert L Valerio, 75 from El Prado passed away on May 11, 2022.

Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home, Taos.  To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com

Andres Quintana

Andres Quintana

May 10, 2022

Andres Kino Quintana

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our father Kino, on May 10th, 2022.

Kino is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Pauline Quintana, who was his heart and soul. His parents Alberto and Ignacita Quintana, siblings Jose Rueben, Jose Alberto, Celestino, Ben Sr., Jose Epitacio, Epitacio Presilino, Mariquita, Horacio, Eufelio and...

Richard L'Heureux

Richard L'Heureux

May 10, 2022

Died, Richard B. L’Heureux, 86, of Santa Fe NM on Tuesday, May 10th. Dick was born on March 20, 1936, to Leon and Lois L’Heureux in Santa Fe and was a life-long resident. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from St. Michael’s College, which would later become the College of Santa Fe. He worked at Los Alamos...

Lloyd Dunn

Lloyd Dunn

May 10, 2022

Mr. LLoyd Dunn of Los Alamos, NM, husband to Kay Dunn, passed away on Tuesday, May 10th, 2022. 

The family will update information soon. We encourage you to share a message or photo here on our website for the family. 

 

Clarence Lithgow

Clarence Lithgow

May 10, 2022

Clarence Vincent (Porky) Lithgow, Jr., was called to eternal rest on May 10, 2022.  He was born on May 6, 1938, in Santa Fe to Clarence & Josephine Chavez Lithgow.  Porky was preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter Claudine and daughter Dawn, sister Bonnie Burch, brother Donald Lithgow, in-laws Manuel & Frances Apodaca Armijo, sisters-in-law Jennie Armijo, Patty...

Lorey Sebastian

Lorey Sebastian

May 9, 2022

Lorey Sebastian passed away on May 09, 2022 at 78 years of age. She was born on January 07, 1944 in New York. Lorey was a resident of Truchas, NM during her last years of life. 

Loreys family has entrusted the gentle care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home in Espanola, NM. We invite you to...

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