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

Louie Quintana

Louie Quintana

May 1, 2022

Louie Juan Quintana was born on August 11, 1960 in Santa Fe, NM. He sadly passed on May 01, 2022. 

Services are pending at this time.

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

Michael Begay

Michael Begay

May 1, 2022

Michael D. Begay, 45 from Santa Fe passed on Sunday May 1, 2022. He was born in Gallup New Mexico on December 8, 1976 to Virgina Garcia. Adopted by Fannie Endito and Edward Endito.

He is preceded in death by Peter Begay (Grandpa), Virgina Garcia (Mother) and Andres Garcia (Brother).

He is survived by his family: Fannie Endito (Adopted Mother),...

Leroy Ortiz

Leroy Ortiz

Apr 30, 2022

Cristobal LeRoy Ortiz resident of Chimayo, New Mexico passed away after a sudden illness early Saturday, April 30, 2022 surrounded by his family and his beloved wife of 62 years.

LeRoy was an employee of the State of New Mexico for over 25 years, and retired at the age of 49, after retirement he went on his own and did...

Lorraine Maley

Lorraine Maley

Apr 30, 2022

Lorraine A. Maley, 77, passed away on April 30, 2022. She was born on August 22, 1944 in Pecos, NM to Trinidad Ortega and Juan Varela.  Lorraine married Richard (Dick) Maley on February 29, 1996 in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Trinidad (Trini) Ortega and Juan Varela, husband; Richard (Dick) Maley, brothers; Gonzalo...

Albert Nathanson

Albert Nathanson

Apr 30, 2022

Albert Irwin Nathanson, 86, a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on April 30, 2022. He was born August 10, 1935 to Dorothy Goodman and George Nathanson.

On October 22, 1969, he married Julia Salcido in Los Angeles, California.

He is preceded in death by his sisters; Lillian Friedman, and Sheri Friedman, and parents; Dorothy and George Nathanson.

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Marcella Paiz

Marcella Paiz

Apr 30, 2022

Marcella I Paiz

Our Lord called our sister Marcella home on April 30, 2022. Marcella was born in Santa Fe January 10, 1956 to Margarito and Tessie Silva.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Margarito and Tessie Paiz, daughter; Crystal Amanda Paiz, brothers; Al (Elmer Paiz) and Margarito Jr., and sister; Roberta Palma.

She is survived by her...

Miguel Perez-Lopez

Miguel Perez-Lopez

Apr 30, 2022

Miguel Angel Perez- Lopez, age 46, passed away on April 30, 2022. Miguel was born on November 12, 1975. He was born and raised in the small town of Calvillo in Aguas Calientes, Mexico. He came to the United States at the age of 15. He moved to California with his Uncle Antonio Lopez and later moved to La Madera,...

Andrea Rivera-Smith

Andrea Rivera-Smith

Apr 29, 2022

Andrea Rivera-Smith, 42, passed away peacefully at her home on April 29, 2022, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born on April 6, 1980, Andrea grew up in Santa Fe and graduated from Santa Fe High before earning a bachelor's degree in History from UNM in 2002. After a short stint as a 1st grade teacher in Albuquerque, Andrea...

Raymond Montoya

Raymond Montoya

Apr 29, 2022

Our beloved father, Raymond “Brian" Montoya, a lifelong resident of Ohkay Owingeh/Yunge, passed  away unexpectedly April 29, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his parents Ramon and Emily Montoya, his sister Arlene “Nina" Montoya, his beloved uncle Jose “Remijo” Chiwiwi and aunt Ciprianita Chiwiwi, aunt and uncle Mary/ Raymond Torres, aunt Inez Montoya of Albuquerque NM, uncle Johnny Aguino,...

Stephen Hugaboom

Stephen Hugaboom

Apr 29, 2022

Stephen Scott Hugaboom was born March 17, 1963 in Johnson City, New York to father William Hugaboom and mother Estella Newton. He left behind three children; Alexander James Hugaboom, Stevie Rae Huagboom, and Courtney Michelle Hugaboom. He also left behind the love of his life; Rebecca Sue Tull. He was 59 years of age. Stephen worked as a upholsterer for...

Thure Meyer

Thure Meyer

Apr 28, 2022

Thure Meyer, 72, passed away on Thursday, April 28th at sunrise after a long, brave battle against colon cancer.

Thure was born on February 11th, 1950 in Berlin, Germany to Erich and Lydia Meyer. His sister Elke was two years old when he joined the family. Early on, Thure was an excellent student with a brilliant mind encouraged by his...

Leeann Roberts

Leeann Roberts

Apr 28, 2022

LeeAnn Roberts was born on December 07, 1955 in Sacramento, California. She passed away on April 28, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. She was an administrator for Health Care. She will be greatly missed.

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

Maria Guzman

Maria Guzman

Apr 28, 2022

Maria Madalina Guzman, age 94, passed away at home on April 28, 2022, in Salt Lake City, Utah.  She was born August 20, 1927 in Taos, New Mexico to Tobias Martinez and Juanna Avila and was the third of five sisters. Growing up on the family ranch, Madalina later married Arculano Guzman.

Madalina’s family was her pride and joy.  Starting...

Nathaniel (Nate) Larranaga

Nathaniel (Nate) Larranaga

Apr 27, 2022

Nathaniel Nate Larranaga

Dec 1 1997- April 27 2022

Nate Larranaga passed on April 27th at the age of 24. Nate was born in Santa Fe NM but was raised in Mississippi. He loved participating in band, playing the saxophone and as drum major, until graduation in 2016. Nate moved back to Santa Fe and became employed with Builders Source...

Raymond Aranda

Raymond Aranda

Apr 26, 2022

RAYMOND R. ARANDA

Raymond R. Aranda, 84, of Santa Fe, joined the Lord Tuesday, April 26, 2022 in Santa Fe.   Ray was born October 23, 1937 in Santa Fe, the son of Antonia and Eulogio Aranda.  He is now at peace with his beautiful wife Raquel.  He graduated from St. Michael’s High School in 1956.  He served as President of...

Francis Scaltrito

Francis Scaltrito

Apr 26, 2022

Mr. Francis Scaltrito passed away on April 26, 2022. He was born January 1, 1945, to his mother Marie Rose Venice and father Donato Scaltrito in Brooklyn New York. He was resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Mr Scaltrito achieved his Bachelor’s Degree and went on to work as a card dealer at the Casino for many years. He will...

Shirley Saccoccia

Shirley Saccoccia

Apr 25, 2022

Our Lord called home Shirley Anne Cordova Saccoccia, 71, on April 25, 2022, after a long illness.

Born and raised in Santa Fe, NM, Shirley worked for the National Park Service in Santa Fe, NM while still in high school, then accepted a position in 1971 with the Government Printing Office in 1971 where she met her husband of 47...

Luke Martinez

Luke Martinez

Apr 25, 2022

Luke J. Martinez passed away on April 25th surrounded by his family after a lengthy battle with lung cancer. He was born in Grand Junction, CO and raised in Taos NM.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Jose Dilio & Cidelia Martinez, Maternal grandparents Alfredo & Celina Romero., Father Arturo Martinez, Uncle Harry Martinez, Uncle Herbert Martinez,...

Kevin Proulx

Kevin Proulx

Apr 25, 2022

Kevin Wayne Proulx was born on May 26, 1954 in Keene, New Hampshire to father Wayne Proulx and mother Rita Lambert. He passed away on April 25, 2022 in Santa Fe, NM. He leaves behind his wife Connie Fernandez. He was a computer technician for IT for many years. He will be deeply missed.

The family has entrusted the care...

Christopher Gonzales

Christopher Gonzales

Apr 24, 2022

God called Christopher (Chris) Arthur Gonzales home on April 24, 2022, to be with his Mom.  Chris was born in Santa Fe, NM on June 18, 1957, to Jose A. and Irene Gonzales.

He graduated from Santa Fe High School and attended Santa Fe Community College. Chris loved the outdoors, hiking, and hunting game. Chris was once a great marksman...

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