SANTA FE, NM — Eloy Wilfred Madrid, age 90, a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026.

Eloy was born on March 8, 1936, in Trujillo, New Mexico, to Juan Andres and Carolina Madrid.

Eloy graduated from New Mexico Highlands University and was also an alumnus of the College of Santa Fe. He proudly served his country for eight years in the United States Marine Corps and 33 years in the Army National Guard, completing a combined 41 years of military service.

Throughout his professional career, Eloy worked as an accountant for the State of New Mexico, from which he retired. He also worked in the Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office. For many years, he served during the New Mexico legislative sessions as a Sergeant at Arms. A lifelong rancher, Eloy loved his cattle and the ranching way of life. Ranching remained an important part of his life and heritage.

Eloy is survived by his only son, Edward Madrid, and Tammy Lopez; his grandchildren, Edward and Maggie Madrid, Brittany Lopez, and Jonathan Madrid; his great-granddaughter, Layla Madrid; his sister, Bessie Cruz; his special friend, Richard Arturo Baca; and many other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Madrid; his parents, Juan Andres and Carolina Madrid; and family members Bertha and Don Apodaca, Agnes and Herman Griego, and Alfonzo Cruz.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trujillo Family Funeral Home.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 811 6th Street, Las Vegas, NM 87701.

A reception honoring Eloy’s life will immediately follow the Mass at Elks Lodge #408, 2305 Collins Drive, Las Vegas, NM 87701.

Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 2:45 p.m.

Family, friends, and all whose lives were touched by Eloy are warmly invited to join the services in loving remembrance and celebration of his life.