OBITUARIES

Obituaries

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

Valentina D. Bowles

Valentina D. Bowles

Jul 23, 2024

Valentina Bowles, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her home in Pecos, NM on July 23, 2024.

Valentina was born on December 18, 1938, and was a lifelong resident of Pecos, NM. She is preceded in death by her

husband Andrew Bowles, Jr., her parents Pedro and Simona Sena, and grandchildren Ian Bowles and Beverly Helen Quintana.

Left to cherish her...

Thomas Edward LeBow

Thomas Edward LeBow

Jul 22, 2024

Thomas Edward LeBow, Jr, “Eddie”, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024.

 Eddie was born on November 6, 1934, as his mother Martha went into labor traversing the old La Bajada road

from Santa Fe to Albuquerque. He attended Santa Fe High School graduating in 1953. Eddie

worked at his parents - Tommie and Martha LeBow - Chevron Gas Station located across from

the La...

DeAngelo Martin Aragon

DeAngelo Martin Aragon

Jul 18, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of DeAngelo Martin Aragon (27) announce his passing on

Thursday, July 18, 2024 in Bloomfield, New Mexico.

DeAngelo was born in Grants, New Mexico on June 6, 1997 to Natisha Reimers-Archuleta and

Michael Aragon.

He is preceded in death by his father Michael; paternal grandparents Fred and Lucille Aragon; cousins

Nicholas “Nicho” Aragon and PJ Jones.

He is...

Elizabeth A Ronquillo

Elizabeth A Ronquillo

Jun 26, 2024

Elizabeth A. Ronquillo  

October 10, 1949-June 26, 2024

Elizabeth (Betsy) Ronquillo of Santa Fe, NM joined our guardian angels on June 26, 2024. Although taken far too soon, her life was full of happiness, warmth and love just like her soul. 

 Betsy was born in Winona, MN in October of 1949. As the daughter of an IBM executive, she saw parts of...

Maria Marcelena Ortiz

Maria Marcelena Ortiz

Jun 10, 2024

Maria Marcelena (Lena) Ortiz 88, of Pojoaque, New Mexico, died at home on June 10, 2024 surroundedby her family.Lena was born in Las Vegas, NM on January 17, 1936 to Juan Jose and Endelecia Sanchez. Lena was preceded in death by her loving husband Abedon Ortiz Jr, and her parents. Siblings Eloy, Agapito,Alfredo Sanchez, Eleanor Aragon, and special nephew Donald...

Mark Jeffrey Bobchak

Mark Jeffrey Bobchak

Jun 9, 2024

Mark Jeffrey Bobchak, 55, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away unexpectedly in Albuquerque, 

NM on June 9, 2024.

Mark Jeffrey, also known as Marky, Markie Mark or L.K., is preceded in death by his parents,

John and Connie Bobchak, brothers, Mark, Jeffery, Johnny Joe, and John Herman, paternal

grandparents John and Ellen Bobchak, and maternal grandparents Tony and Flora Rivera.

He is survived by his...

Fidencia Barela

Fidencia Barela

Jun 9, 2024

Fidencia “Fide” Barela, age 82, a resident of Santa Fe, NM was called to be with our lord onJune 9, 2024, after a lengthy illness. She was born on November 2, 1941, in Buena Vista, NM.Fide is preceded in death by her Loving husband Joe Barela & daughter Josette Barela, parentsAlredo & Oralia Sanchez, brother Wilfred Sanchez, sisters Aurora Sanchez-...

Charles Richard Ford

Charles Richard Ford

May 22, 2024

Charles Richard Ford, Jr., devoted husband and father, dedicated teacher,

humanitarian and self-guided scholar, died quietly in his apartment in the Montecito

community in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Wednesday, May 22. He was 92.

He had been coping with advancing COPD since moving to Santa Fe in 2022.

Charles – known to family members for decades as Dick, and more recently as Charlie

–...

Angela Salinas Regalado

Angela Salinas Regalado

May 21, 2024

Junio 29, 1937 - Mayo 21, 2024 Señora Ángela Salinas Regalado a partido con nuestro Señor Jesúcristo, el 21 de Mayo 2024, Fue amada por sus hijas, nietos, bisnietos, y familia. Aunque su partida ha dejado un gran vacío sus seres amados lo llenan con las alegrías vividas a su lado. Tal vez su tiempo en este mundo pareció corto, pero...

Diane Denise Bransford

Diane Denise Bransford

May 16, 2024

Diane Denise Bransford passed away on May 16 th , 2024.She is survived by many family members including her husband, Eli, her mother and father,Irene and George Roybal, daughter Arial Roybal, stepchildren, Cassandra, Daniel, Mirranda,and Faith Bransford, as well as her siblings, Marie, Karen, Kevin, Matt, and Bethany. Also, manynephews, nieces, grandchildren, and Mother/father in-law, Michael and Shawn Bransford.Early LifeDiane...

Roxanne Mercurio

Roxanne Mercurio

May 16, 2024

Roxanne MercurioOctober 10 th , 1969 - May 16, 2024Roxanne Mercurio of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on May 16 th , 2024 from cancer. She was born in Staten Island, New York on October 10th , 1969 to Jane and Rocco Mercurio, who preceded her in death. She was survived by her long-time partner Alex Trovato, much family, and...

Georgia Anne Vigil

Georgia Anne Vigil

May 13, 2024

Georgia Anne Vigil "It is with great sadness that the family of Georgia Anne Vigil, known as Georgie, announces her peaceful passing from this life at the family home in Santa Fe on Monday, May 13, 2024. Georgie,as she was known, was a vibrant, always smiling, happy person, who will be greatly missed by family, friends and all who knew...