Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Richard "Magoo" Martinez
Jul 24, 2022
Richard J. Martinez (Magoo)
9/2/46-7/24/22
Magoo went home to Our Heavenly Father on July 24th, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was an amazing husband, father, grandpa, brother, and uncle.
Preceded in Death By:
Father Maclovio Martinez, mother Bertha Martinez, sisters Sandra Martinez and Bernadette Tennyson, and mother-in-law Pauline Ortega.
Survived By:
The love of his life, his...
Carmen Sigala
Jul 23, 2022
Carmen M. Sigala 10-13-1941-07-23-2022 Carmen passed away in the early morning of Saturday July 23rd, 2022 after a short battle with acute cancer. Carmen was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother. She was also a workaholic. She was left a single mother at a young age, and therefore at times held 2 jobs. She is proceeded in death by...
Francisco "Frank" Chavez
Jul 23, 2022
Francisco A. “Frank” Chavez, 71, was called to his heavenly home by his Lord Jesus on Saturday, July 23, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Frank was born in Cerro, New Mexico, to Juan de los Reyes Chavez and Delfinia Archuleta Chavez on September 24, 1950. Frank attended schools in Cerro, graduating from Questa High School. Frank furthered his education at...
Theresa Day
Jul 22, 2022
Pat "Theresa" Day, born on October 05, 1922, from Los Alamos, NM, passed away on July 22, 2022.
The family of Theresa has entrusted the gentle care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home in the beautiful Los Alamos, NM. We invite you to post a condolence, a thoughtful message, a photograph or share a memory for...
Andrew Martinez
Jul 22, 2022
Andrew Daryl Martinez age 28 resident of Ohkay Owingeh passed away in his home on July 22, 2022. Andrew was born September 12, 1993 in Santa Fe to parents Francis Martinez and Margaret Smith. Andrew was the youngest of four children. Andrew spent a majority of his time with his two sons Khaliko D. Martinez and Kendrick A. Martinez. Andrew...
Pat Day
Jul 22, 2022
Theresa “Pat” Day went to be with Jesus on July 22, 2022, at the age of 99.
Pat was born on October 5, 1922, in Eason, Oklahoma where she lived with her brother and several half-siblings. Growing up she helped with the farm and studied hard in school. After graduating high school, Pat supported the war efforts by training and...
Claire Fortune
Jul 21, 2022
Miss Claire Daphne Fortune left this world, claimed by the Rio Grande on Monday July 18th 2022.
Claire was a gifted storyteller, performer, and visual artist. Her charisma and sense of humor were absolutely unique and unparalleled. From a young age, her thirst for adventure sent her far and wide. She found her own ways to thrive, building community...
Flora Roybal
Jul 21, 2022
Flora M. Roybal
Born June 21, 1928 - Died July 21, 2022
My Beloved Mother was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on the first day of summer June 21, 1928 and lived in Santa Fe all her life. She was called home to be with her Savior on July 21, 2022.
My Mother Flora was predeceased by her...
Michael Bond
Jul 19, 2022
Michael Bond was born on January 28, 1959 to mother Gretchen and father Tarlton Bond. He passed away on July 19, 2022 at the age of 63 years old. Michael will be remembered for his beautiful art. He was a realistic watercolorist for the Fine Arts for many years. Michael was a resident of Santa Fe, NM. He will be...
Antonio "Tony" Bermudez
Jul 18, 2022
Tony Bermudez, age 74, born October 28, 1947, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on July 18, 2022. A Rosary and Funeral Mass will be recited on Tuesday August 9, 2022 at 9:00am at the Historic San Isidro Church (aka original little church), 3694 Agua Fria Street, Santa Fe, NM 87507. Interment will follow at 1:00pm...
Gilbert Santistevan
Jul 18, 2022
Gilbert V. Santistevan, 88, of Questa passed away on July 18, 2022. He retired as a diesel mechanic from Moly Mine, and he was a talented welding artist, whose art can be seen as far as the Smithsonian Institute. Gilbert was a committed, devoted, dedicated and loving father and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his wife, Aurora Santistevan,...
Josie Lopez
Jul 18, 2022
Josie F. Lopez, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, July 18, 2022.
Josie was born to Felia and Jacobo Vigil on June 26, 1934.
Josie enjoyed cooking, playing bingo, slot machines and playing the piano. She loved spending time with her family.
Josie is survived by her loving daughter;...
Larry Padilla
Jul 18, 2022
LARRY G. PADILLA, 72, born in and long time resident of Llano de San Juan, passed away on Monday July 18, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Filadelfio and Dolorita Padilla, wife Lillian Padilla and brothers Ben and Jose (Jr.) Padilla. Larry enjoyed watching western shows, playing the guitar, fishing, going to the casino, the occasional spontaneous...
Carlos Aragon
Jul 17, 2022
Carlos Jose Aragon was born on November 03, 1967. He passed on July 17, 2022 at the age of 54 years old. He was a resident of the Espanola Valley. He also served as a corrections officer for law enforcement. Carlos will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
The family of Carlos has entrusted the...
Zev Guber
Jul 16, 2022
Zev Guber, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and Santa Fe community member passed away peacefully at home in Santa Fe on Saturday, 16 July, at sunrise, surrounded by family and friends.
Sheldon Zev Guber was born to Edna Shanis and Lee Guber on 27 September 1945 in Philadelphia, PA. He attended Penn State and graduated from New York University in...
Fred Wolff
Jul 15, 2022
Fredrick Karl Wolff, age 73, resident of Tesuque, New Mexico, passed away at home on July 15, 2022, with his devoted family by his side. Fred was a strong, humble and kind man. He was born on May 26, 1949, in Evanston, IL to Violet and Walter Karl Julius Wolff. He is survived by his three sons, Joseph Michael Wolff...
Olivia Ortega
Jul 15, 2022
Olivia Ortega, 69, a resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on July 15, 2022. She was born to Antonita “Toni” and Bernadino “Bennie” Gonzales from Tesuque.
Olivia was a staple of downtown Santa Fe having worked at the Camera Shop since 1975 and owning it since 2005. She was a very loving mother, wife, sister, nina and friend. She...
Albert Bentley
Jul 15, 2022
Lee Bentley peacefully passed away on the evening of July 15, 2022. He spent a sweet day with his son and daughter and was very much at peace with leaving this world. He is survived by his loving wife, Skye Gibbins, son, Colin, daughter, Nicole, ex-wife, Barbara Davis, sister, Yvonne Cherry of Albuquerque and many other beloved family members. His...
Maria Sandoval
Jul 15, 2022
Maria Estela Sandoval (95) left peacefully to join her husband Tiofilo on July 15, 2022 surrounded by her two sons Rey (Danny) and John Sandoval, and her caregiver granddaughter.
Maria was born June 7, 1927 to Anastacia Trijillo Trujillo and Pablo Cordova (Both deceased) in Truchas, NM where her final disposition will be, to be home where she was born....
Margaret Trujillo
Jul 15, 2022
Margaret R. Trujillo, 96, a long-time resident of Los Ojos, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, July 15, 2022, surrounded by her family. Margaret was born on February 8, 1926, in Chama, New Mexico to Bernardita Sanchez and Jose Florentino Medina. She married Fernando Trujillo on November 5, 1945 in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico.
Margaret is...
