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

Jun 26, 2022

Charles Howard Barbee, a life long resident of Espanola and Santa Fe, passed away on June 26, 2022 at his home in Santa Fe. He was the youngest child of Howard and Ruth Wampler Barbee who moved to the Espanola Valley from Missouri.

He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico because Espanola had no hospital at the time. He had...

Jun 26, 2022

Katrina Ethelina Benavidez, 65, of La Joya, New Mexico, passed into our lord's hands at 1:50 am Sunday, June 26th, at Cristis Saint Vincent’s in Santa Fe. She would not appreciate us publishing her middle name; however, we did not want anyone to be confused.  

She was born July 13th, 1956, to Genovevo and Angelica Lopez in Santa Fe,...

Jun 25, 2022

Lucas Vicente Ascension Martinez, age 28, a resident of Chimayo, formerly of Albuquerque, passed away June 25, 2022 as a result of a tragic accident. Lucas was born on December 11, 1993 in Santa Fe, NM.

Lucas is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Henry Martinez from Chimayo, his paternal grandfather Rubel Martinez from San Pedro, NM., and his...

Jun 24, 2022

Stella Chávez Usner passed away on 24 June 2022. She was born Maria Estela Chávez  on November 25, 1922, to Abedón Chávez and Benigna Ortega in Durango, Colorado. In 1928, “Stella” moved with her parents and new little brother, Leo, to Chimayó, where her parents were originally from. She entered the John Hyson mission school, where she was one of...

Jun 24, 2022

Anthony Lawrence “Larry” Vieira passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, in his sleep on Friday, June 24th, 2022.   Larry was born on Friday, August 8, 1952, to Antonio “Tony” Vieira and Frances Quintana Vieira, in West Covina, California. He grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico, attending Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School and graduated from Santa Fe High School in...

Jun 23, 2022

On June 23, 2022, Charles (Charlie) Turner Apel, loving husband and father of five children, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family. He was 91. Charlie was born April 28, 1931 in Kearney, Nebraska to Charles and Grace Apel. After moving several times in his youth, Charlie graduated from Saranac Lake High School in New York in 1948. He received...

Jun 23, 2022

Anikka Martikka Garcia 33 years old.

A Penasco Resident passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2022 in Rio Rancho, NM. Born April 4th, 1989 in Los Alamos, NM to Melissa Hoover-Fresquez and Johnny Garcia. She attended Penasco Elementary, Penasco Jr. High & High School and Graduated Proudly with the Class of 2008. She attended UNM-Taos studying to be a Culinary...

Jun 23, 2022

Thomas Fortson, 75, passed away on June 23, 2022. He was born on April 06, 1947 in New York, New York. Thomas was a talented artist. 

The family of Thomas 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,...

Jun 22, 2022

Ricardo R. Martinez, 31, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on June 22, 2022. He was born in Santa Fe, NM on July 12, 1990. He was a 2008 graduate from Capital High School. He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, and friend.

He is survived by his parents; Wilfred and Patricia Martinez; brothers; Feliberto Martinez of Rio Rancho...

Jun 22, 2022

John Patrick Lamkin left this world peacefully, the way he lived his life.  Born on November 16, 1933, in East Los Angeles, CA, to Clyde and Sara Lamkin, John was a counterculture pioneer.  His artistic spirit and love of adventure led him to travel the world, mostly with his loving companion Susanna Starr, exploring cultures and photographing and writing about...

Jun 21, 2022

Exit Stage Left.  Anne Louise Silberman took her final breath on June 21st, 2022, singing to classic soul tunes of the 1970’s and holding the hands of her twin sister Lisa Craze and younger sister and caregiver Linda Silberman.

And like so many moments of her life, the music led the way. In her final moments, all three sisters sang...

Jun 21, 2022

Jun 20, 2022

Irene Shirley Parcells was born on July 08, 1937 in Saguache, NM. She passed away on June 20, 2022. 

Irene was an educator at Adams County District 14 for many years. She also was a resident of Espanola for many years. 

The family of Irene has entrusted the gentle care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral...

Jun 20, 2022

Amy Towles, 58, of Chimayo went home to be with the Lord on June 20th, 2022. Amy was born April 30th,1964 in Santa Anna, California to parents Wilbur and Elma Fernandez. Amy was married January 26th, 1985 to Adam for a wonderful 37 years. Amy ran a day care for 21 years, she loved taking care of the children. Amy...

Jun 20, 2022

Anna Mae Williams passed away, suddenly and peacefully, June 20, 2022 at her  home where she lived with her husband Carroll R. Williams, daughter Karen and son-in-law Carl Rago, in Santa Fe, NM. Family members were at her side. She was 92. Anna Mae and Carroll were married 70 years September 1, 2021.

Anna Mae was born in Allentown, PA...

Jun 20, 2022

J. Art Freed passed away on June 20, 2022. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him. 

The family of J. Art Freed has entrusted the gentle care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home in Los Alamos. 

Jun 20, 2022

Rey (Reynaldo) S. Medina of Chama, Santa Fé and Española was born in Chama, NM to Elvira Martínez and José Florentino Medina on September 11, 1934, and passed away peacefully at his home in Española, NM on June 20, 2022. He adored his family and the outdoors and led an active, seldom idle, life. Rey was kind, generous, and an...

Jun 19, 2022

Jun 19, 2022

Deborah Sandoval was born on September 01, 1950 in Washington, DC. She lived to be 71 years old and passed away on June 19, 2022. Deborah resided in White Rock for many years. 

The family has entrusted the gentle care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home in Espanola. Please leave a condolence, special memory, or picture...

Jun 19, 2022