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

Jul 5, 2022

John Joseph Serrano from Canjilon, NM passed away on July 12, 2022 at the age of 58 years old. John was born on October 18, 1963 to Pacomio and Eleanor Serrano in New Mexico. John was married to Angela Serrano for 28 beautiful years.

John is preceded in death by his grandpa Manuel Serrano, grandma Ascusana Serrano, grandma Teresina Chavez,...

Jul 4, 2022

Delores Gonzales (Lola), 84, formally of Questa passed away on July 04, 2022.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Abel Sr. and Margaret Cisneros, brothers, Jimmy, Abel Jr., Eugene, Gerald and Victor Cisneros. She is survived by her children, Michael, Ralph and Louis Gonzales, Tamarra Sacks (Zack) and Mindy Williams (Ron), 9 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, sister, Julia...

Jul 3, 2022

Donald Mathiasen, a resident of Jacona, New Mexico passed away on July 3, 2022 in Oklahoma. He is preceded in death by his son; Donny Mathiasen.

Donald is survived by his parents; Gale and Virginia Mathiasen, sisters; Catherine Mathiasen, Cecilia  (Howard) Potter, brother; Richard Mathiasen, daughter; Ashley (Joseph) Uhl, grandchildren; Constance and Gunnar Uhl, mother of his children Heidi Mathiasen,...

Jul 3, 2022

Ruben Rodarte, 76, of Llano de San Juan passed away July 03, 2022. Ruben worked as a coal miner for many years in Trinidad, CO. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Evelyn Rodarte, parents, Rubel and Raquiel Rodarte, brother, Dan, sisters, Mary, Merle and Louisa.  He is survived by his children, John, Dr. Jason and Jaynaya Rodarte,...

Jul 3, 2022

Leroy Talamante was born on January 17, 1962 in Ogden, Utah. He passed away on July 03, 2022 in Lumbertom, New Mexico. Leroy was a Carpenter for many years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. 

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

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Jul 1, 2022

Lowell Bazzell was 88 years of age when he passed away. He was a machinist for the Los Alamos National Labs for many years. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

 

Jun 30, 2022

Vincent P. Gonzales passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 30, 2022.  Vincent was born January 30, 1956 and raised in Santa Fe, where he learned to enjoy the outdoors. Early in his youth and throughout his adult life, he loved fishing the lakes and rivers of Northern New Mexico. He was an avid outdoors man...

Jun 30, 2022

Eric Price Sampson was born August 5th, 1950, in Hayden, Colorado to John Constantine Sampson, Jr. and Joanna Faith Stevenson. He grew up in Marshall, Colorado with his younger sister Morgan Lee, on a small farm surrounded by acres of open space and irrigation ditches to roam on and in. The family often visited with relatives at the Stevenson grandparents’...

Jun 29, 2022

Jose (Joser) Enriquez 30 passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2022 He was born in Santa Fe N.M on July 12, 1991 to Mario Enriquez and Darlene Enriquez. Jose was a Loving Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin and Friend. He was kind hearted compassionate and free spirited. He had a bright smile and friendly personality and was loved by...

Jun 29, 2022

Alyssa Salazar, 14, passed away on June 29, 2022. She was born on August 20, 2007.

The family of Alyssa 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...

Jun 29, 2022

David R. Vigil 39, passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2022.  He was born December 7, 1982 in Santa Fe, N.M. to Kathy and Eloy Vigil.

David is preceded in death by his father, Eloy Vigil, sister Debbie Melissa Vigil, grandparents Perceilliano and Annastacia Vigil, Alfredo and Nellie Vigil.

David is survived by his mother Kathy; his children, the love...

Jun 28, 2022

Frances Martinez, 82, of Taos passed away on June 28, 2022.  She is preceded in death by her husbands, Nelson Romero and Ernest Martinez, parents, Eloy Gilbert and Erlinda Pacheco, brothers, Eloy Gilbert Jr. and Bobby Manuel Pacheco, sisters, Dorothy Martinez (Frank) and Ellen Tafoya (Alfirio), nephews, Clarence Sisneros and Rodney Tafoya and brother-in-law, Pablo Chavez.  She is survived by...

Jun 28, 2022

Wilma Sawatzky, born August 20, 1939 in Tulia, Texas, passed away peacefully at home with family in Santa Fe, New Mexico the morning of June 28th, 2022. Wife to Gerald Sawatzky, daughter of  Audrey and Howard O’Daniel, sister to Doug and Mark O’Daniel, Mother to Karen (Jonathan)Rau and Kelly (Dave) Mitchell. Grandmother to James (Vivan) and Kyle Burbridge, Allison (Blake)...

Jun 27, 2022

Jun 27, 2022

Martin Peter Ferdinand Jurkat, also known as Professor Jurkat, Peter, Pop, or Opa, was born July 23rd, 1935 in Berlin, Germany, and passed away June 27th, 2022 at the age of 86. Fittingly, he passed on the birthday of his wife, Mayme Porter Jurkat, to whom he was devoted for over 60 years.

Peter was not particularly interested in being...

Jun 27, 2022

Gerald Cordova, 52, a resident of Santa Fe passed away on June, 27, 2022. He was born on October 5, 1970 to Juan and Gina Lujan.

He is preceded in death by his mother; Gina Lujan, sister; Emilia, brother; Juanito, grandparents; Tisnado and Charlotte Valdez, father; Severo Cordova and grandparents; Tessie and Fidel Cordova.

Gerald is survived by his father;...

Jun 27, 2022

Bonnie L. Young, 77, of Taos passed away on June 27, 2022. 

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

Jun 26, 2022

Our beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, godmother and friend, Nora Jimenez, 72, of Rio en Medio has lost her battle to cancer and went  to be with our Lord on June 26, 2022. She was born to Cleotilde and Lucas Benavidez. Nora is preceded in death by her parents, sons; Arthur John, Steven John, daughter; Angela Irene and numerous friends...