Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Sandi Montoya
Aug 26, 2024
Sandi Montoya, 34, passed away on August 26, 2024.
Rivera Family Funeral Home in Espanola thanks the Montoya family for their trust at this time. Please leave messages for the family or stories and photos of Sandi's life here.
Tony Martinez
Aug 26, 2024
Tony P. Martinez of Cleveland, New Mexico passed away on August 26, 2024
Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com.
Carl Tollander
Aug 25, 2024
Carl J Tollander
July 16,1950 to August 25, 2024
On August 25, 2024, we lost our beloved Sensei, Carl Tollander following a courageous battle with cancer. A longtime Santa Fe resident, Carl became involved in taiko drumming and the local Japanese cultural community. Carl traveled to Japan to study Aikido and later to learn taiko drumming from Taiko Master Sensei on Sado...
Jim Burdelski
Aug 25, 2024
Jim Burdelski (age 80) passed away on August 25, 2024 at his home in Santa Fe, NM. Born in Detroit, MI on June 6, 1944 to Polish immigrant parents, he attended Divine Child High School in Dearborn, MI where he met his wife Paula Andrew of 57 years. After receiving a B.A. and then an M.A. degree in special education...
Christopher Sanchez
Aug 25, 2024
Christopher Michael Sanchez, age 51, passed away suddenly on August 25, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Christopher was born to Beatrice Sanchez on November 9, 1972, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
He became a father to his only child, Brianda Sanchez (Pamela Encinias) in 2005. Brianda was Chris’ world.
Christopher is preceded in death by his Grandparents Antonio and Eugenia (Sandoval)...
Dolores Jeantette
Aug 23, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dolores D. Jeantette, who left this world on August 23, 2024, at the age of 82.
She is preceded in death by her parents Rey and Ernestine Cardenas, her husband Gustavo Garcia, her children Mario, Joseph (Jody), and Andy Jeantette, her first husband Joe Jeantette, her brother Ben Cardenas,...
Susan Slaughter
Aug 22, 2024
Beneath the vast New Mexico sky, where the earth whispers tales of ancient times, we bid farewell to Leslie Susan Slaughter (née Hays), a soul whose essence was woven from the very threads of love and kinship. Susan, as she was tenderly known, concluded her earthly sonnet on August 22, 2024, in the embrace of Santa Fe's ethereal beauty, at...
Channing Ray
Aug 22, 2024
Channing Ray, having survived her husband Dorsey for some years, and continuing her travels as she had for decades, elected to take one last trip on her own terms, as she tended to do. Her last breath was in her home with friends by her side, surrounded by delightful items she gathered from around the world, with a gin and...
Helen Lujan
Aug 20, 2024
Helen R. Lujan 86, passed away peacefully on August 20th, 2024, with her son Charles and daughter in law Joann by her side. Helen was born on July 18th ,1938 to Jose E. Romero and Eursinia Romero. Helen is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Phillip I. Lujan amongst other family members. Helen was a long- life...
Michael Lobato
Aug 19, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael Curtis Lobato, aged 44, of Chama, Colorado, who passed away on August 19.
Michael was born on January 6th, 1980 in Alamosa, Colorado to Regina Lobato.
Michael was known for his love of the outdoors, nature, and animals. He will be remembered for his strength, determination, big...
John Van Damme
Aug 19, 2024
John Tobias Van Damme, known affectionately as "John John," passed away on August 19, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 31. Born on March 3, 1993, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, he carried the spirit of his birthplace throughout his life. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.John grew up...
John Trujillo
Aug 18, 2024
JOHN DAVID TRUJILLO BORN: MARCH 6, 1966, IN ESPAÑOLA, NM DIED: AUGUST 18, 2024, IN ESPAÑOLA, NM.
A Rosary will be held on December 27, 2024, 5:00 PM, At Rivera Family Mortuary in Espanola, NM. Mass will be held December 28, 2024, at 11:00 AM At the Holy Cross Church in Santa Cruz. Preceded by the Carmelitas Rosary at 10:00.
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Robert Brinker
Aug 18, 2024
Robert J. Brinker passed away peacefully at the age of 82 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bob lived a life filled with love, dedication, and remarkable achievements.
Bob attended La Salle College High School and continued his education at La Salle University and Temple University, where he developed a passion for both radio broadcasting and...
Marcelino Herrera
Aug 18, 2024
Marcelino Herrera Jr., born on April 16th, 1983, 41 years old, was born in Bernalillo and raised in Coyote, NM.
He was preceded in death by his father, Marcelino Herrera Sr., and his brother Marcio Herrera.
He is survived by his kids, Merlinda Herrera, Marcelino Herrera and Davian Herrera.
Marcelino was a good person who enjoyed the outdoors...
Emilio Gonzales
Aug 18, 2024
Emilio “Miles” Gonzales, 73, of El Prado passed away August 18th after a prolonged illness.
He is proceeded in death by his wife Gloria, his parents Isaac and Maria Gonzales, in-laws Adelina and Frank Mondragon, brothers Isaac, Fernando, Jimmy, Thomas, and infant sister Rafalita Gonzales, brother-in-law Arnold Jeantete, sister-in-law Pauline Cohn, and niece Roberta Miller.
He is survived...
Stella Valdez
Aug 17, 2024
Stella Marie Valdez, 97, a lifetime resident of Santa Fe, passed away on August 17th, 2024. Born on August 15th, 1927, she was the last descendent of Max Baca and Lolla Silva. Stella passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones, after a brief illness. Stella was heavily involved in St. Ann’s church and would attend church...
Mary Ellen Bdzil
Aug 17, 2024
Mary Ellen T. Bdzil, long-time resident of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away at home on Saturday Aug. 17, 2024, at the age of 82, after a brave battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, John Bdzil, six children (Margaret, Kathy, John, Diane, Tom and Teri), and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father (Warren...
Michael Sperberg-Mcqueen
Aug 16, 2024
Michael Sperberg-McQueen, passed suddenly, on August 16, 2024. Michael was born to Lawrence and Miriam Culler Sperberg on Borger, Texas, on May 18, 1954. He grew up in El Paso. A year spent as an exchange student in Hanover, Germany, after high school helped shape his life. He attended Stanford, where he was able to pursue a wide range of...
Nelson Rodarte
Aug 16, 2024
Nelson Rodarte Sr of Rodarte, NM, age 78, unexpectedly passed away August 16, 2024. Nelson Rodarte Sr. was born on August 11, 1946, in Taos, NM.
Nelson is preceded in death by his children Maggie and Nelson Jr., the mother of his children Eva Griego, and his parents Julio and Mary Rodarte.
He is survived by his...
Dolores Fischetti
Aug 15, 2024
Dee’s Obit
Sunrise 2/23/1957 Sunset 8/15/2024
Dolores “Dee” Fischetti was born in Brooklyn, NY, the youngest child of Dolores (nee Phillips) and William Fischetti. She joins her parents, sister Pat, and brother Billy in heaven. She is survived by her brother Michael (Angela) Fischetti, brother-in-law Phil Ania; her loving nieces and nephews, cousins, and many dear friends in NY and Santa Fe....
