OBITUARIES

Dec 16, 2025

Manuel (Manny) Anthony Maes

02/13/1983-12/16/2025

Manuel (42) born February 13th,1983, of Santa Fe, New Mexico suddenly passed to be in the arms of our Heavenly Father on December 16th,2025. He will always be remembered for his kind and big loving heart. Manuel is survived by his mother Patricia Maes Pedregon and father Jesus Pedregon, brother Patrick Maes (Marissa & girls), sisters Monica...

Dec 10, 2025

Michael William Cardell 

July 19, 1949 – December 10, 2025

Nothing about Michael was rushed, careless, or halfway done. His philosophy was not the cliché “measure twice, cut once.” His was draw, plan, think, measure, (rethink), list, gather, measure again, and only then, finally, cut. His life was a practice of devotion disguised as method. He created an artistry of care behind...

Dec 8, 2025

Our beloved brother, Pablo F. Ortega Jr., was called to his eternal rest on December 8, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pablo and Camen Ortega and his brother Michael Ortega. He is survived by his siblings Dr. Gloria Rendon (Andrew), John Ortega (Dany Ridler), Rose Rael (Antonio), Daniel Ortega (Julie), Loreen Mendiola (Anthony), Charles Ortega (Darlene),...

Dec 6, 2025

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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...

Nov 13, 2025

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...

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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...

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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...

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,...

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...