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

Apr 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Beloved, Debbie Tammy Sanchez. A Mother, a Grandmother, a Daughter, a Sister and a Friend. Debbie passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on April 6, 2025.

She is preceeded in death by Grandparents, Anita Martinez Sanchez & Leonel Sanchez, Eleanor Trujillo Lopez & Larry Lopez...

Apr 5, 2025

Guadalupe “Meme” Gonzales, a resident of Moffatt, Colorado was born on December 12 of 1949 to Manuel and Anna Gonzales and was peacefully called to his eternal rest on April 5th, 2025.

Mr. Gonzales is predeceased by his loving wife Loretta, son Michael A. Gonzales, grandson Michael Gonzales whom he loved and raised like a son, his father Manuel E. Gonzales,...

2025

Apr 3, 2025

Eric David Sanchez, a beloved son, brother, fiancé, uncle, nino, cousin, and friend, was called by our Dear Lord on April 3, 2025.

Eric is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Willie and Floraida Sanchez, maternal grandparents O.G. Andy Vigil and Angie Vigil, Uncle Billy Sanchez, Aunt Betty Sanchez, Uncle Manuel Sanchez, Aunt Esther Sanchez, Uncle Andy Vigil, Nino Wayne...

Apr 3, 2025

Garry Jerry Garcia, 61, a resident of Velarde NM, passed away on April 3, 2025

The family of Mr. Garcia has entrusted Rivera Family Funerals and Cremations of Espanola to care for him and his final wishes. We offer our most sincere condolences to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him and we thank his family for their trust. A...

Apr 2, 2025

Beatrice Gurule, 82, a resident of Espanola, passed away peacefully on Wednesday. April 2, 2025, with her loving family by her side. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Emma Martinez, son Tony Duran, Brothers Frankie and Betation Martinez, In laws Henry and Juanita Gurule. 

Beatrice was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a strong believer in...

2025

In Loving Memory of

Beatrice Marie Watkins

1953 – 2025

Beatrice “Bea” Marie Watkins, beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Bea graduated from New Bedford High School and went on to earn her degree in Teaching and...

Apr 1, 2025

Mama Kate, a fiercely compassionate force in this world, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025. She was a rebel, a beauty, and a mother who dedicated her life to social justice, family, and the pursuit of wisdom. She was a pioneer with Amnesty International in Las Vegas, New Mexico, and a champion for reproductive rights, never hesitating to fight...

Apr 1, 2025

Theresa Mabel Johnson

"Tessie"

February 15, 1935 - April 1, 2025

Theresa Mabel Johnson, lovingly known as "Tessie" passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on February 15, 1935, to Annie Montoya and John V. Montoya.

Tessie grew up in Northern New Mexico, attending Our Lady of Guadalupe School and later Espanola High School. It was during...

Mar 31, 2025

On Monday March 31st, 2025, Margaret Ferguson Gibson, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 81.

Margaret was born on November 22nd, 1943, in Bronx, New York, to Leonard and Edith Ferguson. After her early childhood in New York, her family moved to Connecticut where she attended elementary through high school, graduating in 1961. She attended Stanford...

Mar 31, 2025

Diana Mabel (Romero) Gonzales, 85, went to be at peace with the Lord on March 31, 2025. Diana was born on April 1,1939 to Cipriano and Eutimia Romero in Jaconita, NM.

Diana was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Ramoncita and Loyola Romero, Belinda Lopez and brother Horacio Romero(Ersilia); her in-laws Antonio and Stella Gonzales. She is survived by her...

Mar 30, 2025

Doris Santistevan, 68 of Questa passed unexpectedly surrounded by her loving family on March 30. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and tia. She shared a beautiful marriage with Gene Santistevan for 50 wonderful years, creating a loving home for their two sons, Jeff (Kandace) and Donny (Santana) Santistevan. Doris was a proud grandmother to five cherished grandchildren:...

Mar 28, 2025

  Mitchell Erbis Frank, born March 3 1947 in Gothenburg, Nebraska, passed away at the age of 78 on March 28, 2025. He was the oldest of seven children and raised on the family farm until the age of 13 years old when his family moved to Arvada, Colorado. He attended and graduated from Arvada high school. Mitchell went on...

Mar 27, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Jennifer de Weever, who left this world on March 27, 2025, at the age of 88.

Born on August 28, 1936, in Golden Fleece, British Guiana (presently Guyana), she was the cherished daughter of Guy Egbert Leon de Weever and Irmin Evelyn de Weever (née Bryce). Barbara immigrated to...

2025

BRUCE ROLSTAD

1936-2025

Son, husband, father, grandfather, pastor EXTRAORDINAIRE!

Compassionate, giving, spiritual, thoughtful, political.... LOVED history, hiking, camping, skiing, the mountains, clouds, the canoe country, his family, (Krista and family, Erik and family) friends, NORWAY and all things NORWEGIAN.

Founded THE NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.

In remembrance. Give to the homeless, plant a tree.

Mar 25, 2025

Verna Chandra Romero, 80 years old, of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on March 25, 2025.

She was born in Florida and later moved to California and New Mexico. She worked as a Nurse Assistant at St. Joseph Hospital in Albuquerque, NM, and Holy Cross Hospital in Taos, NM, for many years. She later discovered her calling to be a devoted...

Mar 24, 2025

Raphiel Jacques Benjamin, MD, was born April 14, 1938 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Herbert and Lou Audrey Benjamin. He was preceded in death by his brother Herbert Jr, and sister Joan, as well as his grandson Nate (2014), his daughter Jill (2018), and grandson Luke (2024).

Raphiel is survived by Karen, his beautiful, brilliant, and loving wife of 62 years,...

Mar 23, 2025

Judi Leffler

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Judi Leffler, on March 23, 2025. Born on April 29, 1950, in Pueblo, Colorado, Judi was the cherished daughter of Eddie and Mary Vigil, who preceded her in death, along with her brothers Melvin and Gilbert Vigil, and her cherished best friend James Duran.

Judi dedicated...

Mar 22, 2025

Anita B. Krasnow

June 13, 1933- March 22, 2025

Anita Beverly Krasnow, 91, died on March 22 at the El Castillo Life Plan Community, surrounded by the love and compassion of her family, staff and caregivers, many of whom had been part of her life for the past decade.

Born Anita Shore at Garfield Community Hospital in Chicago, Anita was the daughter of...

Mar 21, 2025

Marcella Doris Cromeens was born April 29,1950, in Santa Fe, NM. She passed away on March 21, 2025.

Marcella is survived by all her family. Her father, Louie Sena, mother, Eddielinda Sena, her son, Joaquin, sisters Marg, Linda, her brothers, Mike Sena, Paul Sena, Diego Sena, and her nieces and nephews, all loved her and will miss her very much.

God Bless...