OBITUARIES
Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Santa Fe, NM, Santa Fe County & Surrounding Areas
Steve Jimenez-Griego
Nov 25, 2025
Steve Jimenez-Griego,
60, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on November 25, 2025, and entered into the gates of heaven.
Steve was born on June 5, 1965. He graduated from Albuquerque High School, Class of 1983. From a young age, he discovered his passion for cars, a love that shaped the course of his entire life. He dedicated his career to working...
Leonard Johnny Michael CdeVaca
Nov 15, 2025
Leonard,
A vibrant firm soul with high integrity died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, at 6:46 PM. He was the greatest grandfather to his beautiful grandchildren Isaiah, Angelo, and Alissa whom he cherished the most. Leonard was the greatest Father to Felicia & Teresita, and an excellent father-in-law to Angelo and Robert. Along with being almighty...
Edmund Joseph Baca
Nov 12, 2025
Edmund Joseph Baca, 67, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on September 17, 1958, to Thomas J. Baca and Lena G. Baca, and was the second oldest of seven children.
Edmund attended Santa Fe High School, graduating with the Class of 1976, and later continued his studies at...
James Francis McFarland
Nov 1, 2025
James Francis “Jim” McFarland
With his beloved wife of 58 years, Millie, by his side, James “Jim” McFarland, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, at their home in Santa Fe.Jim was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on August 14, 1946 to John Francis and Mildred (Pond) McFarland. He graduated from McHenry High School in McHenry, Illinois, in 1964 and matriculated...
Luciano Benito Mendoza
Oct 9, 2025
Luciano Benito Mendoza, age 42, of Pecos, New Mexico, passed away on October 9,2025. He was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Luciano was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Stella Mendoza, his maternal grandparents, Pablo and Mercedes Carrillo, and his paternal grandparents, Benito and Mercedes Mendoza. He is survived by his cherished son, Isaiah Mendoza; his father, Luciano Mendoza...
Karen Michele Chertok
Oct 9, 2025
Karen Chertok was, in the words of her Aunt, a multi-stage rocket; and in the words of her mother, "a quiet observer of life and forever searcher of knowledge." Karen was a mother, sister, daughter, niece, author, teacher, student, cookie baker, animal lover (with the exception of spiders), nature lover (particularly Taos Mountain), caregiver, painter, poet, author, seamstress, creative powerhouse,...
Earl James Streeter
Oct 7, 2025
Earl James Streeter made his final transition on October 7, 2025, just three weeks shy of his ninety-second birthday.
Earl James (James) passed away in Santa Fe, New Mexico where he & his wife Marie-Louise (Lou) have lived since 2009. He left this earth peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones. James was born October 27, 1933 in Greenville, North...
Ted Starnes
Oct 6, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ted Starnes, affectionately known as “Sonny,” who passed away on October 6, 2025, at the age of 81.
Ted was born on September 19, 1944, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Ted and Dominica Starnes. He attended Santa Fe High School and continued his education at The College of Santa...
John Jack Goldman
Oct 3, 2025
John Jack Goldman was born on December 15, 1929 in the Bronx, New York to his beloved mother Ada and his father Israel.
Jack was a devoted older brother to Mel and Ruth and led their adventures growing up in New York City. When Jack found the astonishing sum of one sunny day, he took Mel and Ruth on a...
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