Birth date: Jul 23, 1941 Death date: Feb 4, 2026
Judy Margolis of Tucson and Sante Fe, made her last buying trip on Wednesday, February 4th 2026. She passed away in her mother’s home in Tucson. A Tucson High School (58’) graduate, and world traveler in her teen’s, she attende Read Obituary
I’ve known Judy for over 30 years and she was the most humble person. She always welcomed everyone with open arms and a precious smile on her face. Her nature was so sweet and caring. She always made sure to take care of every petty need whenever I visited her. She was a very spiritual and pious person.
Judy was not just a friend but like family to us. We wish her a peaceful journey in the arms of God.
Oh Dear Judy ,
We knew her for many years, even before our move to Santa Fe over 40 years ago .
We had a store in Palo Alto called Folklorico , that was a akin to Origins ( maybe not quite as fabulous) . In those days, there were a handful of stores across the country that had similar ideas... along with us there was Nepenthe in Big Sur, Tail of the Yak in Berkeley , and a handful of others. We all knew each other, and Judy became a dear friend
Judy was a iconic figure in Santa Fe , and her marvelous store was a gathering place of like-minded friends and clients . She also cared greatly about indigenous people, and several times when I had Mexican Indian friends visiting, I would take them to see her because she understood... and was always so kind and generous with them.
A little Chacho story ..
Judy had asked my daughter to dog sit Chacho at our house, and as we were getting him out of the car to take him inside... he ran off. He was pretty famous for running off..
So I ran after him, and I probably ran 5 miles through the east side hills, trying to catch him( I did not know I had it in me!) But he was very smart and he would wait, just beyond where I couldn't reach him, but I could see him. I simply could not catch him , finally and I had to give up..
Late that night, I went out my front door... and there he was. Back at the house he had only ever been for about five minutes...so smart! Finally was able to catch him and call Judy and tell her he was safe 😓
He was an adorable dog. Dear Chacho .
I miss them both.
Adios mi querida amiga, Judy ❤️🩹
Judy was usually the first person I spoke to when entering the City Different...her store was always buzzing so I rarely got to speak with her very long, but I always went by to say hello...for years. I just liked her presence, and being in her presence. She had this kind, wise voice and people like my mother and sister lined up to buy her beautiful wares from all around the world. I always appreciated the great light inside of her. And much later, after she had moved her store again and again, my partner Stacy and I would track her down, or she would reach out to find us. She cared for us, knew us, loved us, shared her life with us, and was a part of ours. She was like a wonderful aunty, with the best advice and wonderful stories. We would liken her to Ultima. She had energy, wisdom, big love in her heart, and an incredible drive. We will always miss her voice and beautiful words.
I met Judy through my partner, John Ladd, who has known her for more than 40 years. She has been like a member of our family, meeting in Santa Fe often, and enjoying her stories at Origins, a shop she owned since the '70s. Every time we eat at her favorite dumpling restaurant, walk past her store locations, or visit Cafe Pasqual's in Santa Fe, we will fondly remember the time we spent with this very special, gifted, and beautiful friend. Judy was one of those once-in-a-lifetime type of friends. She entered your heart and stayed there. Her experiences, advice, love, and the beauty of her spirit is like no other.
Judy was our dear and loving neighbor who we lived across the street from us for the close to 20 years we've been here. We mourned her mom, Millie's loss back in 2011, and miss her dearly also. At that time, Judy would travel back and forth from New Mexico with her sweet dog, Chacho. She was a beautiful and loving soul who prepared chicken soup for us regularly. She would bring Hatch green chile for us and I would prepare dishes with it and take them over for her.
We will miss Judy so much. It was such a nice feeling knowing such a kind, beautiful lady lived across the street. It pains us to feel her absence. I remember a card she wrote us that said all of our names would be written in the Book of Life. I went over her house crying to thank her for the beautiful sentiment. Rest in Peace dear Judy. We love you. Please say hello to your mom.
Elaine and Harrison
