OBITUARIES

Obituaries

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

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...

Dominic Malczewski

Dominic Malczewski

May 8, 2024

Dominic Christopher Malczewski 44, went with our Lord on May 8, 2024.Father, brother, basketball player, baseball player, motor cross racer, low rider designer, dreamer, sweet talker, charmer and a heart of gold.He was born May 4, 1980, Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Kathy Montoya and Frankie Malczewski. He is preceded in death by his father, Frankie Malczewski and step father...

Rose Marie DeVargas

Rose Marie DeVargas

May 4, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Rose Marie "Mony" DeVargas announce her passing on Saturday May 4th, 2024. She was born in Santa Fe to Pete and Geraldine DeVargas. She is preceded in death by her son Jerome Anthony DeVargas. She is survived by sons Joshua and Jacob, Clint (Antonio) and Arturo (Cameo). Her only grandson Isaiah....