OBITUARIES

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Santa Fe, NM, Santa Fe County & Surrounding Areas

Carlos Calvillo Fraser

Carlos Calvillo Fraser

Nov 1, 2024

Carlos Calvillo Fraser passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024. He lived a life of mirth and deep care for his family. He was a devoted husband and father who did his best to ensure the safety of his loved ones. Carlos was born in Topeka, Kansas but moved as a child with his mother Stella and father Clark to...

LaMerle Boyd

LaMerle Boyd

Oct 31, 2024

LaMerle Boyd, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and steadfast community member, passed away on October 31, 2024, at the age of 84 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Born in East Texas on November 25, 1939, to Edwin Monroe Matthews and Relda White, LaMerle was the eldest of four children. Raised at the end of the Great Depression on a small farm...

Anthony Tijerina

Anthony Tijerina

Oct 30, 2024

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce our beloved, Anthony Tijerina, has been called home by our good Lord. He went to heaven at the young age of 33. He joins both maternal and paternal grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousin (Diana Haynes) in heaven. Anthony leaves behind a legacy most important in life which is to...

Michael Sutherland

Michael Sutherland

Oct 29, 2024

Michael Allan Smiel Sutherland 6/3/1985-10/29/24 Born in Albuquerque, NM, Michael passed away in Santa Fe, NM. He is survived by his grandmother, Patricia Reales, his mother, Maria Sutherland, his father, Danny Smiel, half-siblings Adrian and Danielle Smiel, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and loved ones.

 Michael was a track and field athlete who attended Eldorado High School (EHS) and was voted Homecoming Prince his senior year. At...

Glenda Lucero

Glenda Lucero

Oct 25, 2024

Friends and Family, we are saddened to share the passing of our beloved mother, Glenda Lucero, on October 25th, 2024. Our mom passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home in the loving arms of her children, John Paul, and Elaine.

Glenda was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her warmth and kindness touched everyone she met, and her spirit...

Don Baxter Cook

Don Baxter Cook

Oct 23, 2024

Don Baxter Cook

May 19, 1936 – October 23, 2024

Don Baxter Cook was born to A. Baxter and Esther Cook in Des Moines, Iowa, the younger brother to Janice.

After spending his early years in Des Moines, his family relocated to Phoenix, Arizona, where he attended

Judson Boys School and developed a love for horses and American Western culture.

Upon graduating high school, Don...

Dennis Peralta

Dennis Peralta

Oct 19, 2024

Dennis Arturo Peralta, age 63, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones to join our heavenly father. Dennis was born on July 10, 1961, in Embudo, NM, to Simon and Marcia Peralta. 

Dennis is survived by his wife of 43 years Matilda Peralta, loving father to Denise Peralta and Audrey Peralta (Companion Patrick), proud...

Daniel Mares

Daniel Mares

Oct 18, 2024

Daniel C. Mares, passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2024 at the age of 51. Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on October 15, 1973. He was preceded in death by his father, Manuel and brothers, David and Tommy. He is survived by his mother, Jennie, sister, Vickie, husband Jeff. His children, Malcolm, Jeremy, Monique and Danell, his grandchildren Trinity...

Joe "Albert" Serrano

Joe "Albert" Serrano

Oct 17, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Joe “Albert” Serrano. Albert was born on November 15, 1958, to Filemon and Virgina Serrano.

 He graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1977 and was known for his gentle and upbeat spirit, always eager for fun and ever ready to assist those in need.  Albert had a deep passion for cooking,...

Rafaela Medrano Perez

Rafaela Medrano Perez

Oct 14, 2024

 Loving mother, sister, daughter, friend, grandmother always had a kindness heart. Always made sure her loved ones were taking care of. Love the outdoors, specially going with my dad on the motorcycle because she always like to feel the wind, loved talking to her plants and flowers because she always said the plants heard her and her plants always grew...

Robert Arlington Yingst

Robert Arlington Yingst

Oct 13, 2024

Robert Arlington Yingst, 81, of Santa Fe, N.M., passed away on Oct. 13, 2024. Robert "Rob" was born on July 22, 1943, in Harrisburg, Pa., to S. Harold and Kathleen (Via) Yingst. He graduated from Blue Mountain Academy in Hamburg, Pa., earned a bachelor's degree in communications from Columbia Union College and a law degree from Howard University.

Raised in the...

Alfredo Jose Leyba

Alfredo Jose Leyba

Oct 13, 2024

With heavy hearts, we are sad to announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, father, and uncle Alfredo Jose Leyba on October 13, 2024. He was 47 years old and born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on May 19, 1977, to Benny and Mary Leyba. Fred was a bright and intelligent man. He owned his own construction business and...

Jose Lujan

Jose Lujan

Oct 8, 2024

Jose Arturo Lujan Sr. was born October 17, 1952 and passed away October 8, 2024. Born In Spokane, Washington and passed away in Santa Fe, NM.  He is preceded in death by his father Arturo Lujan, his son Anthony Roessler and his brother Freddie Lujan.  He finished high school and was a construction worker.  He is survived by his mother Adelina...

Frank William Meyers III

Frank William Meyers III

Oct 4, 2024

Frank William "Chip" Meyers III, born May 19, 1946, in Abilene, Texas, passed away on October 4th, 2024, at the age of 78. He is survived by his beloved wife and love of his life of 31 years, Deb Meyers, and their son, Frank William "CJ" Meyers IV. Chip was the son of Frank and Merlaine “Bitsy” Meyers. He graduated...

Ebony Faith Martinez

Ebony Faith Martinez

Oct 1, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of our beautiful mother, daughter , granddaughter , auntie , sister , cousin and friend. Ebony was born on December 10th, 2000, passed away on September 30th, 2024. Ebony is a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, NM. She was called home unexpected at 23. 

Ebony was a strong, bright , intelligent, uplifting and beautiful...

Allen Lee Anthony Archuleta

Allen Lee Anthony Archuleta

Oct 1, 2024

Allen Lee Anthony Archuleta, age 50, born May 1, 1974, and passed away peacefully October 1, 2024. Allen was preceded in death by his father Arthur Archuleta. He is survived by his mother Linda and his brothers. Jamie (Brenda); Archie (Tanya); Ivan (Stephanie) and numerous family and friends. Allen will be missed and loved dearly.

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