Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Dorothy Karayanis
Aug 3, 2024
DOROTHY KREBILL KARAYANIS
Our beloved Dorothy Krebill Karayanis left this life on August 3, 2024 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Dorothy was born February 3, 1930, into a Mennonite family in rural Lee County, Iowa. She attended elementary and secondary school, graduated from the State University of Iowa, majoring in piano and voice, and received a graduate diploma in vocal...
Jessica Segura
Aug 1, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our beloved daughter and sister, Jessica Marie Segura, on August 1, 2024. Born on July 31, 1968, Jessica was not only a sister but a best friend, a partner in crime, and a confidant. Jessica had an infectious laugh and a heart of gold, always ready to help...
Margaret Valdez
Jul 31, 2024
Margaret Valdez, aged 89, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was cherished deeply by those she loved so profoundly and selflessly.
Born on January 28, 1935, Margaret spent much of her life in Santa Fe, New Mexico with her husband, sweetheart, and best friend, Henry "Happy" Valdez. The two shared nearly every day of...
Barton Olinger
Jul 30, 2024
Bart could have remained in Gettysburg, PA nestled among family and friends. Instead, he chose to travel west – to the University of Chicago. Here he earned a doctorate in geophysics and met his wife, Colleen. Onward to New Mexico, he began what would turn out to be a fifty-four plus years career at Los Alamos National Laboratory. With two...
Glorinda Quintana
Jul 30, 2024
Glorinda Quintana, 76, was welcomed with love and light into the kingdom of heaven on July 30, 2024. She was born in Cañon de Trementina on June 14, 1948, grew up in Las Vegas, and spent the last few decades at home in Pecos. Glorinda is survived by her husband of 35 years, Max Quintana, her daughter Kris Varela (Tim),...
Mary Hesch - Chavez
Jul 28, 2024
Mary Bernice Hesch Chavez, age 93, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2024. Mary Bernice was born on June 14, 1931, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Louis Hesch and Maria Conklin Hesch. She graduated from Loretto Academy. She also attended art classes at The College of Santa Fe and St. Michael’s College.
Mary Bernice is...
Scott Forbes
Jul 28, 2024
Scott Lewis Forbes
Beloved husband, father, brother, Tio, and friend to countless people (you know who you are), Scottie made his journey from Taos on July 28, 2024.
80 years young, he is preceded in death by parents Rob and Dorothy Forbes (Carmel, CA), and brother Robert M Forbes.
He graduated with a degree in sociology from Chico, CA.
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Eva Lucero
Jul 27, 2024
Our beautiful mother Eva Lucero left on angel wings on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the age of 89. “Nana” as she was known to many was born to Ramon & Martha Vigil in Pecos, NM on September 17, 1934. She is survived by her husband Rudy of 67 years, her children Tommy (Mary Esther), Veronica, Angela, Anita (Andrew) &...
Patrick Chavez
Jul 27, 2024
Patrick P. Chavez (4/3/52-7/27/24) Patrick P. Chavez was set free on July 27, 2024 when he passed away at his Santa Fe home. Patrick was known by his friends and family as a kind, generous and loving soul. He spent his career as a special education teacher, case worker, and administrator at the Los Lunes Hospital and Training School. He...
Steve Casias
Jul 26, 2024
Steve Casias, a beloved member of the Ranchos de Taos community, entered eternal rest on July 26, 2024, at the age of 63. Born in Montpellier, Idaho, and raised in Talpa, Steve was known for his warm heart, generous spirit, and unwavering dedication to his family and friends.
Steve was preceded in death by his father, Felipe Casias; his brothers,...
Ruben Martinez
Jul 26, 2024
Ruben Steve Martinez was born on September 28, 1954, and passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2024, in Chamisal, NM. He is preceded in death by his parents Macedonio and Lucia. Siblings Reynaldo, Josefa, Ramon, and Jose. Ruben is survived by his daughters Loretta (Gerardo), Ruby (Reyes), and Amy. Grandchildren Miguel, Reyes, Joaquin, Evan, Savannah, Bethany, Esperanza, Saul Jr., Cruz,...
Faith Flores
Jul 26, 2024
Faith Lila Flores was granted her angel wings on July 26, 2024. Her final days will be remembered by the people around her as magical. That is how Faith lived each and every day. Magic is what she brought to those around her.
Faith’s life seemed too short for those who were a part of her life. The quality...
Maria Rios
Jul 25, 2024
Public Viewing: Tuesday, July 30, 2024, 5:00pm @ Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light, 417 Rodeo Rd. Santa Fe, NM
Rosary: Tuesday, July 30, 2024, 6:00pm @ Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light, 417 Rodeo Rd. Santa Fe, NM
Funeral Mass: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 10:30am @ Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
Burial: To follow at Rosario Cemetery
Riginaldo Martinez
Jul 24, 2024
Riginaldo “Henry” Martinez 84 of Chamisal, NM passed away on July 24, 2024.
He is survived by his children Theresa and Carlos Martinez and their mother Lynn, his sisters: Isabel Maes, Carol Lopez, Helen Martinez and numerous other family members and friends.
He is proceeded in death by his parents Beroniz and Esquipula Martinez, brothers Jose, Armando, and...
Molly Fernandez
Jul 24, 2024
Amalia (Molly) Evangelina Santistevan Fernandez, 81, of Springer NM passed away peacefully at her home in Santa Fe on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband Policarpio (Polo) Fernandez, brother Joe Santistevan, sisters Mary Helen Santistevan and Marcella White, and her parents George and Jenny Santistevan. She is survived by her loving children George and...
Ramiro Flores
Jul 23, 2024
Ramiro “Uncle Ray” Flores, 70, our hero, mentor, husband, father, brother and uncle went to his Heavenly Father on July 23, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends. In 1959, when a young Ray moved to the United States, it was almost immediately clear that he had a profound sense of justice and that he would make his career in...
Sherley Gonzales-Ortiz
Jul 23, 2024
Sherley J. Gonzales-Ortiz passed away on July 23, 2024, in Questa, NM. She was a 1977 graduate of Questa High School. She received her Doctor of Education degree in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Counseling Psychology from Northern Arizona University on May 14, 1993.
Dr. Gonzales-Ortiz is the daughter of Andres and Louise Gonzales of Questa, New Mexico....
Manuel Franco
Jul 21, 2024
Manuel Franco 62
Passed away on July 21, 2024
He was preceded by his mother Maria Rasoon and Father Alfonso Franco and a brother Armando Franco.
He is survived by his loving wife Laura Franco. He is also survived by sisters Graciela (Hecter), Hilda, Sara, (Arturo). Brothers Othon (Lorraine), Luis (Bertha), Saul (CeCe), Alfonso (Luz). Saul (Sysi)
He is also survived by several nieces...
Evelyn Chavez
Jul 21, 2024
Evelyn Chavez, (69 years of age) passed away peacefully but suddenly and left on angel wings on July 21, 2024.
Evelyn was born on August 20, 1954, and was a long-life resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico where she met and married Larry Chavez on one beautiful summer day while hanging out with her sister and cousins at the Patrick Smith...
