OBITUARIES

Obituaries

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

Bernadette Quintana

Bernadette Quintana

Sep 6, 2025

Bernadette Quintana, 70, of Pecos, NM, passed away September 6, 2025.

She was welcomed into heaven by her parents, Jacobo and Librada Rodriguez, and her siblings Teddy, Rosalia, and Jane.

Bernadette’s greatest joy was her family. She leaves behind her husband, Alfonso; daughters Kassie and Crystal (husband Byron); son Jacobo; and her treasured grandchildren, Angelique, Adam, and Natalie. She is also survived...

Rosauro "Ross" Palenzuela

Rosauro "Ross" Palenzuela

Sep 2, 2025

HONORING THE LIFE 

of

ROSAURO L. PALENZUELA

August 30, 1956 - September 2, 2025

Viewing & Memorial Service @ Santa Funerals & Cremations

September 26, 2025 @ 4 pm onwards

1091 A. Siler Road Santa Fe, NM 87507

ROSS’s Favorite Verse: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean

NOT on your understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He

will direct your paths

Yvonne Martinez Montano

Yvonne Martinez Montano

Aug 13, 2025

Yvonne Martinez-Montano 

(Peanut) 

January 1, 1959 – August 13, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Yvonne Martinez-Montano, age 66, of Santa Fe, NM. She passed away peacefully to be with our lord on August 13, 2025, with family by her side. She was born on January 22,1959, to Napoleon and Frances G. Martinez in Santa Fe, NM. She...

Terri Lynn Lacoste

Terri Lynn Lacoste

Aug 9, 2025

Terri Lynn Lacoste, 76, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on August 9, 2025.

Terri was born in California to parents Claude and Helen Steele. She was a gardener, cat lover, and avid reader who loved to learn and work with her hands. She held a Master’s Degree in Asian Studies from Long Beach State University and worked for many years...

Antonio Arturo Gonzales JR

Antonio Arturo Gonzales JR

Aug 6, 2025

Antonio Arturo Gonzales Jr., 43 of Las Vegas New Mexico passed away August 6th, 2025. He was born on September 18th, 1981 in Las Vegas to Antonio Gonzales Sr. and Priscilla Gonzales. Antonio was a graduate of West Las Vegas High School in 2000.

He began his career with the Las Vegas Fire Department in 2001 as a firefighter and later...

Cheri Roybal

Cheri Roybal

Aug 5, 2025

Cheri Lee Roybal  June 17, 1981 – August 5, 2025

Cheri Lee Roybal of Pecos, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on August 5, 2025, in Glorieta, at the age of 44. Cheri was known for her big heart, her sense humor, and her ability to light up any room. 

She loved music, cooking, and being surrounded by family. Above all, she was...

Aja Anne Riggs

Aja Anne Riggs

Aug 2, 2025

Aja A. Riggs, born Virginia Anne Riggs on December 22, 1963, died in Santa Fe, NM, on August, 2, 2025 at the age of 61.

Born in Providence, RI, to Sallie K. Riggs and Douglas Riggs, Aja graduated from School One High School in 1981. She attended Hampshire College and graduated from UMass Amherst’s University without Walls program with a degree...

Frank Craig

Frank Craig

Aug 2, 2025

George "Frank" Craig passed away peacefully August 2, 2025 with his family by his side. Frank was born and raised in Santa Fe, where he raised his family who loved him dearly. He is preceded in death by his parents George and Dorothy Craig, and brother Kevin Craig. He is survived by his sisters Karolyne Redding (Joe), Denise Mares (Bill)....

Joseph Anthony Lopez II

Joseph Anthony Lopez II

Jul 29, 2025

We are heartbroken to share the news...Joseph Anthony Lopez II has passed away peacefully at home. He was just 36.Joseph was born February 22, 1989 to Tony Lopez and Sandra Swann in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was a life long citizen of Santa Fe. Joseph was always so curious and just...well...just into...everything. His Grandpa's African Gray parrot Chico use...