Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Debbie Sanchez
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...
Eric David Sanchez
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...
Garry Jerry Garcia
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...
Beatrice Gurule
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...
Kathleen Lockwood
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...
Theresa Mabel Johnson "Tessie"
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...
Margaret Gibson
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...
Diana M. Gonzales
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...
Doris Santistevan
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:...
Mitchell Erbis Frank
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...
Barbara J. deWeever
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...
Bruce Rolstad
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.
Verna Chandra Romero
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...
Raphiel J. Benjamin
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,...
Judi Leffler
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...
Anita B. Krasnow
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...
Marcella S Cromeens
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...
Elma E. Valdez
Mar 21, 2025
It is with great respect and admiration that we remember and celebrate the life of Elma E. Valdez, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and cherished friend, who passed away at the age of 90 in her home in El Guache. Elma's journey began in April of 1934 in Los Ojos, New Mexico, where she was born to...
Richard B. Cassidy
Mar 19, 2025
Richard B. Cassidy was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on December 7th, 1981 and passed away on March 19th, 2025.
Rick Cassidy was a man of extraordinary talents and remarkable accomplishments. He is survived by his devoted wife, Denzler, and their two beautiful daughters, Gwynne and Maeve; his father, Rick Cassidy Sr., mother, Rebecca Martinez, grandparents, Bob and Marianne Kapoun...
Victor Ruggles
Mar 19, 2025
Victor P. Ruggles, artist, musician, pool payer and beloved family member, died at his home on March 19 after succumbing to cancer. Victor was born in San Francisco, CA on October 4, 1952 and spent most of his life in Marin and Sonoma Counties, where he earned a Bachelor’s in Art from Sonoma State University. Victor was a printmaker, illustrator,...
