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

Aug 31, 2022

Julie Denise Hodge

Our Beloved Julie Denise Hodge went to her eternal home with Jesus on August 31, 2022 after a 19 year struggle with Multiple Sclerosis and its complications.  She was with us for 44 years shared her beauty and artistic talents with painting, sculpting, and writing poetry.  With many tattoos throughout her body as the canvas she told...

Aug 30, 2022

Pieter Loomis Hull a resident of Santa Fe passed away on August 30, 2022. He was born in Fond du Las WI on November 16, 1932. He is survived by his brothers; Bruce, Steve, Doug and his wife Kathy.

Pieter worked at Los Alamos in the 1960’s, then for IMB on the rocket program from 1966 – 1988. He and...

Aug 30, 2022

Veronica D. Valdez – 1962-2022 Veronica Darlene Valdez was born in Santa Fe, NM on May 6th, 1962 to loving parents Adolfo and Betty Ann Barela. She was the third of four children including Ronnie, Kathy and John Barela. She spent her childhood summers enjoying the best that Santa Fe offers; going camping, fishing, and swimming at the local pool...

Aug 29, 2022

We are greatly saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Mamacita and Grandma, Maria Viola Atencio, who passed away peacefully in her family home in Tierra Amarilla, NM on Monday, August 29, 2022 at the age of 94. She fought a long and courageous battle, and we find our peace and comfort in knowing that she is no longer...

Aug 29, 2022

Cecilia will be greatly missed by those who love her dearly.

The family of Cecilia 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, a photograph or share a memory for the family to read on the guestbook. 

Aug 29, 2022

Aug 29, 2022

Webb Ryan Lee 9/23/97 – 8/29/22

Webb Ryan Lee passed away suddenly on August 29, 2022 at the age of 24. He is survived by his mother, Lindsley Wallace Mace; sister, Meaghan Lee; grandmother, Ann Wallace; grandfather, Robert E. Lee Sr. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Lee III; grandfather, Webb Lindsley Wallace; grandmother, Mary Carney...

Aug 27, 2022

 

Shanda Marie Sweeney

March 31st, 1976 – August 27th, 2022

Shanda Marie Sweeney, 46, of Nambe Pueblo, N.M. was called home by our Lord on Saturday August 27, 2022. Shanda was born on March 31st, 1976, in Leadville, Colorado, to Rudy and Madeline Sweeney. Our loving mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and auntie is preceded in death by grandparents...

Aug 26, 2022

Jose “Joe” Eligio Montoya, 95, of Las Vegas, NM passed away on August 26, 2022.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe and Lucy Montoya, his grandson, Richard Montoya Jr. and 3 brothers. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Annie Montoya, children, Richard (Jeanette), Tony, Paul, Leroy  (Janna), Chris (Sandra) and John, numerous grandchildren, great...

Aug 26, 2022

Maria Delia Flores passed away Friday, August 26th surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She retired from the New Mexico School for the Deaf. After retirement, she was an active member at St. John’s the Baptist Church. She taught religious education, volunteered at the soup kitchen, and took the Holy Communion to those that were unable to attend church. She...

Aug 26, 2022

Karen Gallegos was born on September 17, 1958 in Monte Vista Colorado to Abe and Virginia Torres. Karen grew up in Colorado until she moved to Santa Fe New Mexico in 1987. Karen was able to spend her time raising her three children until she started her career with New Mexico Department of Transportation where she was able to work...

Aug 26, 2022

Christian J. Deubel, age 67, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away on August 26, 2022.  Chris was born in Quebec, Canada and later moved to Connecticut and then to New Mexico where he attended Larragoite, St. Michael’s and Santa Fe High School.  He attended Denver Automotive and Diesel College, and shortly afterward began his career as an automotive machinist...

Aug 25, 2022

Robert “Ed” Lockhart passed away on August 25, 2022 at home with family by his side. He lived a full life and died from natural causes. He was born in Altus, Oklahoma on December 15, 1930 to his parents Robert and Maxine Lockhart. His grandfather was a superintendent of schools in Blair County, Oklahoma. Both his parents were college professors.

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Aug 25, 2022

Enrique “Henry” Rostro was able to receive his last wish of leaving this world to be by the side of his Beloved Wife, Connie Rostro, on August 25, 2022.  He came into this world on February 2, 1931 in Carlsbad, NM.  He was a Loving and Caring Father who was always willing to go the extra mile in providing for...

Aug 25, 2022

Ramona Reyes de Arreola passed away suddenly on August 25th, 2022, six days short of her 72nd birthday. 

Please leave messages and stories for the fmaily here as thier hearts are broken. 

A private service prior to cremation will be held in honor of Ramona August 31, 2022. 

Aug 25, 2022

JAMES A. ORTEGA

James A. Ortega passed away at the age of 53 from cancer on August 25, 2022. He was born in Santa Fe to Arlene Erives and the late Ben Ortega Jr. He was a woodcarver taught by his late grandfather Ben Ortega, Sr.  He is survived by his wife Rosemary Ortega and his children Angel, Jeremiah, Rayna,...

Aug 25, 2022

Bir Singh Khalsa was born April 18, 1946, in Chicago, IL, and died Aurugst 25, 2022 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on August 11th.Bir graduated college in Davenport, IA and taught 4th grade in Chicago for 2 years. He became interested in yoga and moved to an ashram in Houston, TX in 1972 and worked at the ashram...

Aug 25, 2022

Enrique “Henry” Rostro was able to receive his last wish of leaving this world to be by the side of his Beloved Wife, Connie Rostro, on August 25, 2022.  He came into this world on February 2, 1931 in Portales, NM.  He was a Loving and Caring Father who was always willing to go the extra mile in providing for...

Aug 24, 2022

 

Alfred Lovato was born on August 23, 1940, in Coyote NM. Passed from this life to be with the lord on August 24, 2022. He was surrounded by his loving family and passed with comfort and dignity according to his wishes.

 Alfred worked for Pojoaque Valley High School for 25 years, served in the United States Army, was a...

Aug 24, 2022

Mervin Lloyd Vanderhoof January 5,1932 to August 23,2022.

Van passed gently surrounded by his family and friends on August 23, 2022 at Scotts House Hospice in Santa Fe New Mexico. He fought a courageous battle against cancer.

He was referred to as Van, Mert, Mertie and Mervin by those that knew him.   He was a genuinely kind and gentle man...