Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Frank Naranjo
Jun 10, 2022
Frank Naranjo Sr. , 88, of Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife Pauline Naranjo; sons, Frank Jr. and James Naranjo; mother Maria Cajete; Sisters, Clara and Pauline Cajete; Brothers, Manuel and Jimmy Cajete; Brother-in-law Paul Gutierrez; Nephew Paul Gutierrez Jr.; Brother-in-law Alex Salazar; nephews Gilbert, Richard and Miguel...
Joe Lopez
Jun 9, 2022
Joe E. Lopez died peacefully in his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Thursday, June 9, 2022. He was 88. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, his legacy as a servant for others will live forever.
Joe was second of six children born to Jose and Eufelia Lopez, arriving September 10, 1933. He began delivering the Santa...
Benita "Bebe" Salazar
Jun 9, 2022
Benita “Bebe” Salazar, 93, of Ranchos De Taos passed away on June 09, 2022. She was the head chef at Sagebrush Inn for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Feliberto and Amelia Salazar, two infant siblings, brothers and sisters, Ruth Rodriguez (Raymundo), Eusebio Salazar (Charlotte) and Manuel Salazar and son in law, Peter Garcia. She is...
Daniel Perea
Jun 8, 2022
Daniel Perea, born December 17, 1957 was called home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2022, after a short battle with cancer, with his loving family by his side. Daniel was born in Santa Fe and was raised in La Cienega, a place he always loved, cherished and held very near and dear to his heart.At just 17...
Viola Bailey
Jun 8, 2022
Viola Bailey, 84, passed away on June 8, 2022. She was born on November 3, 1937 in Canjilon, New Mexico to Adolfa and Alejandro Manzanares.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Adolfa and Alejandro Manzanares, husband; James Lester Bailey, son; Daniel Bailey, brothers; Antonio Manzanares and Adeleido Manzanares.
She is survived by her son; Joseph Bailey (Rosemary), brothers;...
Peter Gomez
Jun 8, 2022
Peter F. Gomez (Pete),72, from Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on June 8, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother; Toni Lupardus, father; Fred B. Gomez, sister; Patricia Gomez, and brother Tommy. He is survived by his wife; Dolores Anaya-Gomez, daughter; Germaine Gomez-Carrillo, son-in-law Daniel, grandchildren; Derrick Lasean, Kianna Alexis, Matthias Gabriel, Christian Jordan, great granddaughter;...
Linda Priestley
Jun 7, 2022
Linda Jane Priestley was born on April 21, 1941 in Las Cruces, NM to her mother Ruby and father Robert McMillin. Linda passed away June 07, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. Linda worked as an Administrator for the State of New Mexico for many years.
The family of Linda has entrusted the care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral...
Edward Lopez
Jun 7, 2022
Edward G. Lopez, 63, a resident of Santa Fe passed away on June 7, 2022. He was born on March 24, 1959 in Las Vegas, NM to a Dolores Lopez and Cadmio Tony Lopez.
He is preceded in death by his father; Cadmio Tony Lopez, mother; Dolores Lopez and brothers; Edmundo Lopez, Tony Lopez and Eutimio Lopez.
Edward is...
Frank Williams
Jun 6, 2022
Frank Allan “Red” Williams Frank was born near Honey Grove, TX to Phillip Bogan Williams and Holly Josephine “Jo” Bell Williams. He was the youngest of five children. Frank’s mother passed away in 1942 when he was 6 years old. His father went to work as a carpenter at the Manhattan project (later to become Los Alamos). He lived with...
Benito Aragon
Jun 5, 2022
Benito Aragon, 86, passed away on June 5, 2022. He was born on December 14, 1935 in Lamy, NM to Lucinda and Ross Aragon. Benito married Juanita on September 16, 1961 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Lucinda and Ross Aragon, sons; Benjamin and Robert Aragon, father and mother in law; Ruben and...
Maggie Gutierrez
Jun 5, 2022
Maggie B Gutierrez, 88, of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on June 5th, 2022, of natural causes surrounded by her family.
Maggie was born on August 24, 1933 in Llano Quemado.
Maggie met husband Ernesto Gutierrez in Taos NM. Together they started a family in Taos, NM for several years of their marriage eventually moving to Nevada, then returning to...
Ricardo Medina
Jun 5, 2022
Ricardo Medina, 96, of San Cristobal passed away peacefully on June 5th, 2022.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Refugio C. Medina and infant son Reyes E. Medina; daughter in-law Elizabeth Medina; mother Lucaria Medina; brothers Celestino, Anselmo, Epimenio, Antonio, Alfonso Medina, sister Mary Martinez and their spouses; in-laws Jose Benito and Juana Refugio Vigil,...
Betty Gonzales
Jun 5, 2022
Betty E. Gonzales was welcomed into paradise by her beautiful family that went to prepare a place for her on June 5th, 2022. Betty was born to Ross and Frances Herrera on April 20th, 1951. Betty loved her children and grandchildren with her whole heart. She loved spending time with her family in the mountains or just sitting and telling...
Lois Brewer
Jun 4, 2022
Lois S Brewer, 94, of Rio Rancho went peacefully on June 04, 2022. Lois was born Denver, Colorado. She was married to Kenneth Brewer in 1952 in Alamogordo, New Mexico and moved to her beloved home in Santa Fe in 1962. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Brewer and son, Clifford Brewer. She is survived by her...
Elda Steury
Jun 4, 2022
Elda Steury was born on December 29, 1927 in Springfield, Missouri. Elda lived 94 beautiful years. She passed away on June 04, 2022 in Los Alamos, NM where she was a resident for many years. Elda will be greatly missed.
The family of beautiful Elda has entrusted the gentle care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home...
Betty Jean Bustos
Jun 3, 2022
Betty Jean Bustos, fondly known as "Grandmother Jean", aka "Adasti Gadahee", passed away June 3rd, 2022 at her home in Taos, New Mexico. She was a fiery Cherokee medicine woman and crystal healer. She was also a long standing member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, since 1955. Her deep reverence for the Creator allowed her...
Ernesta Maestas
Jun 2, 2022
Ernesta Maestas, 88, of Taos was carried away by angels on June 2, 2022. She is predeceased by her husband, Ben Maestas, her parents, Antonio Varos and Maclovia Medina Varos; her son, John Maestas; and all 9 of her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughters, Jayne (Jimmy) Trujillo, Bea Vigil and Virginia (Anthony) Medina; 8 grandchildren; 12...
Herman Sanchez
Jun 2, 2022
Herman E. Sanchez, 91, a long-time resident of Santa Fe, passed away peacefully at Scott’s House hospice care on June 2nd, 2022. Herman was born in Albuquerque on December 22, 1930, to Herman H and Frances Tenorio Sanchez. Herman attended school in Albuquerque and El Rito, NM before joining the US Navy at the age of 17 and serving for...
Isabelle Whitlaw
Jun 1, 2022
Isabelle Helen Whitlaw was born on May 20, 1928 at Hamilton, Ontario in Canada. She passed away on June 01, 2022 in Los Alamos, NM.
The family has entrusted Rivera Family Funeral Home in Espanola with the care of dear Isabelle.
Henry Gonzales
May 31, 2022
Henry E. Gonzales, age 78, was called to his eternal rest on May 31, 2022, surrounded by his immediate family and Emmett, his loyal canine companion. Henry was preceeded in death by his parents Redolfino and Stella, and parents-in-law Rudolf and Maria. He is survived by his wife Silvia, sons Jason (Christopher), Adrian (Tarin), adored granddaughters Emery and Quinn, son...
