OBITUARIES
Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Santa Fe, NM, Santa Fe County & Surrounding Areas
Daniel James Rapatz
Nov 29, 2024
DANIEL JAMES RAPATZ
APRIL 15,1974 –NOVEMBER 29, 1924.
It is with our deepest sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Daniel Rapatz, a resident of Santa Fe NM who unexpectedly left this world. Daniel was preceded in death by his father Tony Rapatz Sr., Maternal Grandfather Bernabe Garduno and a Cousin Lonnie Gomez who was like a father to Daniel.
Daniel...
Catalina Marie Ortiz
Nov 25, 2024
Catalina Marie Ortiz (Katie)
July 24, 1929 – November 25, 2024
Catalina M. Ortiz (lovingly known as Katie) was born on July 24, 1929, and passed away peacefully in her own home at the age of 95 on November 25, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents Jose F. Martinez and Elefia Baca-Martinez, daughter Cathy Ortiz, son Michael Ortiz, brothers...
Felipe Ramos
Nov 15, 2024
FELIPE RAMOS
February 24, 1983 - November 15, 2024
Felipe "Flip" Ramos, a beloved son, brother, cousin, uncle, nephew, and friend, passed away on November 15, 2024, at the age of 41. Felipe was known for his kind heart, selflessness, and unwavering love for his family and friends. Though he faced challenges, Felipe's love for others shone brightly in his best moments,...
Carl David Maples
Nov 4, 2024
CARL DAVID MAPLESNovember 12, 1938 - November 4,2024Carl was the first-born son of Annie Lee Turner Maples and Carl Thomas Maples.He was born in Huntville, Texas, and graduated high school from Smiley High in Houston, Texas. After developing his craft of photography, he received a bachelor's degree from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas.Carl married in the early-1960s, taking...
Carlos Calvillo Fraser
Nov 1, 2024
Carlos Calvillo Fraser passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024. He lived a life of mirth and deep care for his family. He was a devoted husband and father who did his best to ensure the safety of his loved ones. Carlos was born in Topeka, Kansas but moved as a child with his mother Stella and father Clark to...
LaMerle Boyd
Oct 31, 2024
LaMerle Boyd, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and steadfast community member, passed away on October 31, 2024, at the age of 84 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Born in East Texas on November 25, 1939, to Edwin Monroe Matthews and Relda White, LaMerle was the eldest of four children. Raised at the end of the Great Depression on a small farm...
Anthony Tijerina
Oct 30, 2024
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce our beloved, Anthony Tijerina, has been called home by our good Lord. He went to heaven at the young age of 33. He joins both maternal and paternal grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousin (Diana Haynes) in heaven. Anthony leaves behind a legacy most important in life which is to...
Michael Sutherland
Oct 29, 2024
Michael Allan Smiel Sutherland 6/3/1985-10/29/24 Born in Albuquerque, NM, Michael passed away in Santa Fe, NM. He is survived by his grandmother, Patricia Reales, his mother, Maria Sutherland, his father, Danny Smiel, half-siblings Adrian and Danielle Smiel, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and loved ones.
Michael was a track and field athlete who attended Eldorado High School (EHS) and was voted Homecoming Prince his senior year. At...
Glenda Lucero
Oct 25, 2024
Friends and Family, we are saddened to share the passing of our beloved mother, Glenda Lucero, on October 25th, 2024. Our mom passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home in the loving arms of her children, John Paul, and Elaine.
Glenda was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her warmth and kindness touched everyone she met, and her spirit...
Don Baxter Cook
Oct 23, 2024
Don Baxter Cook
May 19, 1936 – October 23, 2024
Don Baxter Cook was born to A. Baxter and Esther Cook in Des Moines, Iowa, the younger brother to Janice.
After spending his early years in Des Moines, his family relocated to Phoenix, Arizona, where he attended
Judson Boys School and developed a love for horses and American Western culture.
Upon graduating high school, Don...
Dennis Peralta
Oct 19, 2024
Dennis Arturo Peralta, age 63, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones to join our heavenly father. Dennis was born on July 10, 1961, in Embudo, NM, to Simon and Marcia Peralta.
Dennis is survived by his wife of 43 years Matilda Peralta, loving father to Denise Peralta and Audrey Peralta (Companion Patrick), proud...
Daniel Mares
Oct 18, 2024
Daniel C. Mares, passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2024 at the age of 51. Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on October 15, 1973. He was preceded in death by his father, Manuel and brothers, David and Tommy. He is survived by his mother, Jennie, sister, Vickie, husband Jeff. His children, Malcolm, Jeremy, Monique and Danell, his grandchildren Trinity...
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