OBITUARIES

Aug 2, 2025

Aja A. Riggs, born Virginia Anne Riggs on December 22, 1963, died in Santa Fe, NM, on August, 2, 2025 at the age of 61.

Born in Providence, RI, to Sallie K. Riggs and Douglas Riggs, Aja graduated from School One High School in 1981. She attended Hampshire College and graduated from UMass Amherst’s University without Walls program with a degree...

Aug 2, 2025

George "Frank" Craig passed away peacefully August 2, 2025 with his family by his side. Frank was born and raised in Santa Fe, where he raised his family who loved him dearly. He is preceded in death by his parents George and Dorothy Craig, and brother Kevin Craig. He is survived by his sisters Karolyne Redding (Joe), Denise Mares (Bill)....

Aug 1, 2025

Jul 29, 2025

We are heartbroken to share the news...Joseph Anthony Lopez II has passed away peacefully at home. He was just 36.Joseph was born February 22, 1989 to Tony Lopez and Sandra Swann in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was a life long citizen of Santa Fe. Joseph was always so curious and just...well...just into...everything. His Grandpa's African Gray parrot Chico use...

Jul 26, 2025

Jul 26, 2025

David John Carney, born in Brooklyn, NY on August 22, 1942, was the first son and the fourth child of Frank and Edith Carney, who had emigrated from Scotland. Their second son, John was born six years later.

Although the family had barely sufficient means, the family was rich in culture, music, literature, art, and creativity. Edith Carney had been influenced...

Jul 24, 2025

Bonnie Harkleroad was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be sorely missed. Bonnie passed away at the age of 82, on Thursday morning, July 24, 2025 at home, after a short illness. Her daughter Deana was by her side.

 She was born in Texas on March 26, 1943, as her mother wanted to be with family, while her father...

Jul 24, 2025

Anahi was planning to become a drug counselor

to help other in the battles she faced personally. She was proceeded in death by her mother Santa Castillo. She survived by her daughter Nevaeh Barrera niece Svanna Reid nephew Fredrick Showalter girlfriend Bonita crowder and friends Aliyah Bordova and Sarah Mund and many other family members and friends

Jul 23, 2025

ROSALIO “ROSS” RIVERA  October 27, 1933 – July 23, 2025

Our beloved Rosalio “Ross” Rivera passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, at 12:32 am surrounded by his loving wife and his beloved family. He held off his passing until he made it to his 69 th wedding anniversary which was on July 21 st .

He was born on October 27,...

Jul 22, 2025

Jul 20, 2025

Julie C Romero, 58, of Santa Fe, NM died on July 20, 2025 at her home in Santa Fe, NM following a two year battle with cancer.Born on December 11, 1966, Julie was a daughter of David and Miquela Chavez of Moriarty, NM. Julie survived by her husband, Joe Romero and son, Emilio Romero, of Santa Fe, NM; parents, David...

Jul 18, 2025

Victor Mario Maestas

October 7, 1987 - July 18, 2025

Victor Mario Maestas, age 37 of Santa Fe unexpectedly passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. Victor was preceded in death by his parents Yolanda Montoya and George Maestas Sr. who surely welcomed him with open arms; along with grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins. He is survived by his brother George; nephew...

Jul 17, 2025

Jul 16, 2025

Luanna Elizabeth ValdezMarch 11, 1960 – July 16, 2025Luanna Elizabeth Valdez was born on March 11, 1960, to her cherished parents, Louella Valdez and Lidoro Valdez. She grew up in New Mexico, surrounded by the love of her three brothers—Michael, Gary, and Robert—and her sister-in-law, Naomi.In later years, Luanna made her home in Davis, Oklahoma, where she was blessed with...

Jul 12, 2025

Katherine "Kate" Ortiz

Of Chupadero, NM passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband Jeronimo "Jerry" Ortiz, her mother Julia Rael, her in laws, Vicente and Magelena Ortiz, sisters, Annie, Sarah, Beatrice and brothers Arturo, Diego and Tommy.

Katherine is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends who loved her dearly.

Katherine worked in...

Jul 11, 2025

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Jul 3, 2025

Verna Mary Caldwell, born on November 19, 1945, in Rawlings, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025.

She is survived by her brother, Virgil Lopez Jr., and his wife Wilma of Rawlings, Wyoming; her nephews; and close friends Christine Trujillo and Dennis Platania, along with many others she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil Lopez...

Jul 2, 2025

Jun 20, 2025

Michael (Mike) Maldonado, age 67, a resident of Pecos, NM departed to his heavenly home the early morning of June 20, 2025, with his loving son Mikey by his side. Mike was born on August 17, 1957, to Narcissa and Manuel Maldonado and grew up in Las Vegas , NM . He graduated from Robertson High School in 1976 and...