OBITUARIES

Obituaries

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

Steve Jimenez-Griego

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...