OBITUARIES

Obituaries

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

John Franklin Alsip

John Franklin Alsip

Mar 4, 2024

John Franklin Alsip III, a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend,passed away on March 4 in Santa Fe, New Mexico at the age of 86. After a decade ofdeteriorating health, he was surrounded by family and was given a heartfelt send-off byan entire nursing staff overcome by his kind nature and radiant smile.John was born in Tacoma, Washington and...

Richard Michael Lyon

Richard Michael Lyon

Mar 2, 2024

Richard Michael Lyon was born November 14,1939 in Watertown, South Dakota. Soon after Richard’s birth, his parents Arthur and Valois Lyon moved to Silver City, New Mexico where he grew up. In 1960, Richard enlisted in the US Navy and served our country honorably. He then returned to New Mexico and made his home in Santa Fe where he worked as a home inspector and contractor. Richard is...

Christopher "Chris" Ammons

Christopher "Chris" Ammons

Feb 21, 2024

Chris Ammons passed away peacefully at the age of forty two on February twenty first at home. He was preceded in death by his mother Linda. Chris is survived by his wife, Cassandra Cde Baca.      Chris loved working with his hands and loved being outdoors. He knew so many things about plants and trees as that was a...

Darius Shapouri Wood

Darius Shapouri Wood

Feb 14, 2024

"It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved child, Darius Daniel Shapouri Wood. He had just turned 14 years old, and was in 8th grade at Mandela International Magnet School. He loved to play chess, video games, Dungeons & Dragons, and with his little brothers. He had a bright and beautiful soul and was never...

Lawrence Baca

Lawrence Baca

Feb 9, 2024

Lawrence Baca, born March 30th 1962, passed away peacefully on February 9th 2024, in his home town of Santa Fe. His contagious smile will be profoundly missed, but his memory will continue in the hearts of all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Mary Lou Benard

Mary Lou Benard

Feb 4, 2024



 

Mary Lou Benard passed in Santa Fe, New Mexico on February 4, 2024 surrounded by friends and family. "Lou" served in the United States Army Corps of Engineers for about thirty-five years. Lou chose medical assistance in death, transitioning with courage, care and heart. Lou is survived by her son James Benard, daughter Marie Benard, sister Jean Banas, brother Murph Kolipinski, as...

Steve Herrera

Steve Herrera

Jan 19, 2024

Steve Herrera, 65, born in Taos, NM, on November 20, 1958, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 19, 2024, at his home in Santa Fe, NM. He is preceded in death by parents Alex and Lillian Herrera; brothers, Elias, Theodore, and Larry Herrera; and nephew Shone Smith. He is survived by his children, Maria (Jerry), John, Ray (Shelly), Crystal (Juan), Andrea (Erin), Samantha, and 23 grandchildren;...

Joseph Justin Alvarez

Joseph Justin Alvarez

Jan 18, 2024

Joseph passed on the evening of January 18, 2024 his life was in God's care always. He brought us so much joy when he was born. He lives in our hearts now. 

He's survived by Joseph Alvarez and Carla Manary, his mom Marsha Apodaca-Saiz and fiancé Michael Garcia. Children Ellie Magdalene, Daysha Alvarez, Dakota Valentine, Bella Jimenez.  Brother Michael Alvarez, grandmother...