Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
John Manriquez
Jun 18, 2022
John Manriquez Jr., 60, of Santa Fe, NM passed away Saturday, June 18th 2022 after a 6 -year battle with colo-rectal cancer. He was born to the late John Sr. and Beatrice Manriquez on December 9th 1961 in Council Bluffs, IA. John graduated from Ralston High School in 1981 in Omaha, NE. After highschool John joined the United States Marine...
Patricia Sayre
Jun 18, 2022
Patricia Ann Sayre, 83, of Sunshine Valley passed away on June 18, 2022. She was a US Air Force Veteran. She was an artist and painter. She was known as “Grandma” in the Questa Schools and was in charge of crafts for many students over many years. She is survived by her daughter, Katherine “Kat” Watson and Doc Watson.
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Viento Herrera
Jun 17, 2022
Viento Herrera, 45, of Arroyo Hondo passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2022. He was a great artist, very smart, creative, very funny guy and loved his family dearly. He is preceded in death by his wife, Andrea Herrera, grandparents, Erlinda and Ruben Herrera and Mateo Garza, uncles, Rodney and Michael Garza. He is survived by his children, Angel, Santana,...
Benjamin Gonzales
Jun 17, 2022
Benjamin G. Gonzales, 62, of Vadito passed away on June 17, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan Estevan and Maria Lupita Gonzales, brother, Johnny Gonzales, grandparents, Rubel and Evangelina Gonzales and Brijido and Bersabe Lopez. He is survived by his brothers, Andy Gonzales (Joann), Bobby Gonzales (Rebecca), Frank Gonzales and Gerald Gonzales (Maria), sisters, Bertha Lovato...
Mercedes Carrillo
Jun 15, 2022
Mercedes Carrillo
BIRTH 22 Jan 1930
Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, USA
DEATH 15 June 2022 (aged 92)
BURIAL Lamy Cemetery
Lamy, Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Mercedes Carrillo passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was a devote Catholic and had a strong faith. Mercedes was also a dedicated wife,...
Michael Erpenbeck
Jun 15, 2022
Michael James Erpenbeck, 61, passed away suddenly at his home on June 14, 2022. Michael was born on January 23, 1961 and was raised in Los Alamos, New Mexico by his parents, Jeanne and Jerry Erpenbeck. He graduated from New Mexico State University with a B.A in Accounting. Mike worked for over thirty years for the Pojoaque Tribe at Buffalo...
Mathew Escalanti
Jun 15, 2022
Mathew Davis Escalanti was born on May 11, 1976 in Mescalero, NM. He passed away on June 15, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. He lived in Santa Fe, NM and worked very hard as a Wildland Firefighter for Forestry.
The family of Mathew has entrusted the gentle care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home in Espanola, NM. ...
Mary Parker
Jun 14, 2022
Mary knew it was time to go. In the early morning of June 14, 2022, Mary peacefully left this Earth to join her beloved Paul in heaven.
The saying goes, “Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much,” this easily describes Mary’s life. Mary Jo was born in Owensville, Missouri to William and Mae Moses. She was the first girl after a...
Isauro Madrid
Jun 14, 2022
Isauro S. Madrid Sr. age 81 of La Mesilla passed away on June 14, 2022. Isauro Sr. was preceded in death by his parents, Agapito and Ana Maria Madrid, wife Mary Madrid, sister Orsinia Lopez, son Harry Madrid, daughter Molly Martinez, grandson David Madrid.
Isauro Sr. is survived by his sons Isauro Jr. (June) and Remigio (Roberta), sister Isabel War...
Jack Overmier
Jun 13, 2022
Jack C Overmier was born on December 11, 1927 and passed away June 13, 2022. He was a resident of Los Alamos for many years. Jack worked as a construction worker. May he rest in eternal peace.
The family of Jack has entrusted the gentle care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home in Espanola. We invite...
Rosina Medrano
Jun 12, 2022
Rosina O. Medrano January 28th, 1933 - June 12th, 2022 Biography
Rosina O. Medrano
It is with great sorrow that the family of Rosina O. Medrano announces her passing at the age of 89. Rosina, with her great faith and trust was taken peacefully by an angel on Sunday, June 12 2022, while surrounded by her family in her...
David Nemeth
Jun 12, 2022
David Brian Nemeth was born on August 17, 1961 to mother Carol and father Frank Nemeth. He was born in Hudson, New York, where he grew up to be a telephone operator. David passed away on June 12, 2022 in Santa Fe, NM. He will be greatly missed.
The Family has entrusted the Rivera Family Funeral Home in Espanola...
Celine Ortega
Jun 12, 2022
Celine Ortega 96 went with God on June 12, 2022. She was born in Santa Fe to Manuel Rivera
and Trinidad Rivera on February 18, 1926. She married her husband Charlie Ortega on June 23, 1947.
They lived a fulfilling married life of 67 years in Tesuque until his death. She was preceded
in death by her father Manuel Rivera,...
Charles Herrera
Jun 12, 2022
With deepest sorrow, we announce that Charles R. Herrera went to be with our Lord on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Charles was an honorable man, husband, father, and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents Cleofus and Martina Herrera, brothers; Jake Herrera and William (Billy) Herrera, and grandson Antonio Herrera. Charles is survived by his wife Priscilla Herrera,...
Benito Romero
Jun 12, 2022
Benito Jose Romero (Largo) went home to our Lord on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at the age of 97. Benito joins his mother, father, brothers, and, wife Marylou in Heaven where they are sure to be spending their time enjoying the eternal light of our Lord.
Benito will be lovingly remembered by his four children Billy Gene Romero (wife Lisa),...
Irene Varela
Jun 11, 2022
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Irene Varela June 22, 1941 - June 11, 2022
Our sweet, loving, and precious mom, grandma, sister, auntie, and friend Irene Varela went HOME with her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
Irene was born in Pecos NM to Cleolfes and Marianita Rougemont on June 22, 1941. She is preceded in death by husband Virgil...
John Catanach
Jun 10, 2022
JOHN. B. CATANACH SR., 96, beloved father, grandpa, great-grandpa, uncle, cousin, and friend was called to his eternal resting home in Heaven, June 10, 2022. He was born to Leo D. Catanach and Crucita Trujillo Catanach on February 5, 1926. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Rebecca, his only daughter Cindy (Karl Arbanas), his seven sons;...
Mary Pena
Jun 10, 2022
Our beloved Mary passed into the arms of our Lord on Friday, June 10th, 2022. Mary was born to Catalino and Onofre Chavez at Las Norias Ranch, and was raised at the Chavez ranch and in Santa Fe. She grew up in a home rich in faith and love with her siblings; Clyde, Ray, Willie, Cristobal, Lupe, David, Buck, Adrian,...
Leroy Hentzen
Jun 10, 2022
Leroy Joseph Hentzen was born on March 02, 1966. He passed away on June 10, 2022.
Leroy was preceded in death by his father Arthur Eugene Hentzen., Geno Jr Hentzen, Debbie Hentzen Salazar, and Dale Hentzen.
He is survived by his mother Aurora Leyba Hentzen, Sandra HentzenTrujillo, Danny Ray Hentzen and nieces and nephews, Also five generations of cousins, aunts...
Leroy Hentzen
Jun 10, 2022
Leroy Joseph Hentzen was born on March 02, 1966 in Santa Clara, California. He passed away June 10, 2022. He was a hard working maintenance man for Law offices. May he rest in Love and Peace.
The family of Leroy Hentzen has entrusted the care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home in Espanola. We invite you to...
