Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Jeanette Rodriguez
May 20, 2016
Jeanette M. Rodriguez, 42, of Santa Fe passed away peacefully on May 20, 2016. She is survived by her grandfather, Andres Gonzales; her parents, Michael J. Rodriguez and Marina Gonzales; sisters, Denise Gonzales (Victor), Gianna Rodriguez (Monique), brother, Aaron Rodriguez (Danielle), and four nieces, Jenica Analise, Rachele and Izaria; a nephew Kevin as well as many other relatives and friends...
Mike S. Tenorio
May 20, 2016
Mike S. Tenorio, 79, of Arroyo Seco passed away on May 20, 2016. He retired from teaching at Taos Junior High and Taos High School in 1983. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Church and director of the church choir. He was a musician, played guitar for Los Taosenos and recorded several CD’s. Mike was an outdoorsman and...
Orlinda Gallegos
May 20, 2016
Orlinda S. Gallegos, 88, of Cañones passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children on May 20, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Dalio Gallegos, her parents Sequello and Francisquita Salazar, her children Patrick, Cynthia, Johnny, Anthony “Tony”, her only brother Ben Salazar and son-in-law Johnny Velasquez. She is survived by her children...
David C. Castaneda
May 19, 2016
David C. Castaneda, Age 68 passed away surrounded by his loving family at his home in La Puebla on Thursday evening May 19, 2016. David was born on January 16, 1948 in Belen, NM to Carlos and Luz Castaneda. David served his country in the United States Army entering in on July 20, 1967 and fought in the Vietnam War....
Raymond T. Burns
May 19, 2016
Raymond T. Burns, 92, of Los Cordovas passed away on May 19, 2016. He is preceded in death by son, Lee Burns, daughter, Ana Burns, parents, Leo and Anna Burns, siblings, Bartley, Kevin, Stacia and Alicia. He is survived by his wife, Margaret J. Burns, sons, Nick Burns (Sarah) of San Diego, CA, Kerry Burns (Karin) of West Hills, CA...
Adrian Vincent Archuleta
May 18, 2016
Adrian Vincent Archuleta, aka Vinnie, Righteous, age 49, of Questa, suddenly passed away leaving many broken hearts throughout the world. He is preceded in death by his father, Fabian Archuleta, and sister, Melissa Wood. He is survived by his mother, Mary V. Archuleta, son, Jacob Archuleta, daughter, Faith Archuleta, and sisters; Rita Cordova, Glenda Archuleta-Alnachef, Edith Archuleta, Yvette Boatman, brothers,...
Bernard Russell
May 16, 2016
Russell, Bernard J. “Barney” age 63, beloved husband, father, step-dad and grandfather, flew to Heaven on the wings of eagles on Monday, May 16, 2016. He was born in Cold Spring, NY on January 6, 1953 to Thomas F. and Margaret Waters Russell. He was preceded in death by his parents and his favorite cousin, Maureen Neville Hoyt, all of...
Harold Toby Garcia
May 15, 2016
Harold Toby Garcia, 64, of Questa passed away on May 15, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfredo and Adonaisa Cisneros, brothers, Patrick, Kenny and Gary Garcia. He is survived by his wife, Louise Arellano, son, Anthony, many siblings, other relatives and friends. A service was held on May 20, 2016. At Living Word Ministries. Arrangements by...
Margarito Elisandro Baca
May 14, 2016
Margarito Elisandro Baca, 97, passed away in Santa Fe, NM in Saturday, May 14, 2016 after a short illness. Margarito was born on January 31, 1919 in Maes, NM to Locadio and Fedelia Baca. Margarito was a Journeyman plumber pipefitter and was employed by Zia Company and Johnson Control until his retirement. He was a World War II veteran serving...
Margaret "Pearl" Vandewater
May 13, 2016
Margaret "Pearl" VanDeWater, Age 74 passed away on May 13, 2016 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She born in Manhattan, New York on January 27, 1942. During her earth-bound time, Pearl highly appreciated Butterflies and her favorite color was Turquoise. Pearl loved chocolate, reading and prophesying. For several years she took care of young people by working as a school...
Anna Marie Madrid-Flores
May 13, 2016
Anna Marie Madrid-Flores 57, Passed away on May 13, 2016. Anna Marie is preceded in death by her grandparents Max and Josephine Lopez sister in law Anna Marie Flores and two very close friends Gary Lyon and Ivan Vigil. Anna Marie is Survived by her loving husband Charles Flores daughter Maxine Vigil and companion Ben Mendiola, granddaughter Lilyana Mendiola, parents...
Archie Espinoza
May 12, 2016
Archie Arcenio Espinoza, 61, of Taos passed away on May 12, 2016. Archie’s diverse work experience included employment at Los Angelitos, ARC, Colfax Children’s Treatment Center, Santa Maria Group Home, Rivera Funeral Home, Smith’s Food Store, Quality Inn and High Desert Security. His activities included Taekwondo Martial Arts, painting and carving and musician. He was involved with Our Lady of...
Cecilia "Cissy" Vargas
May 10, 2016
Our sweet angel Cecilia “Cissy” Virginia Vargas returned to heaven on May 10, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Cissy was born in 1948 in San Francisco, California to Alicia and Elias Vargas. She spent her younger years in California and moved to Taos when she was 11 years old. Born with Down syndrome, Cissy was loved, adored and cherished...
Edward T. Ortega, Jr.
May 9, 2016
Edward T. Ortega Jr., age 68 of Capitan, N.M. passed away on May 9, 2016 due to Cancer. He was born in Las Vegas, N.M. to Helen Garcia and Edward Ortega. Edward is preceded in death by his parents Edward Ortega Sr. and Helen Garcia Ortega, sister Margaret Garcia, brothers; David Garcia, Richard Garcia, Frankie Ortega, Feliberto Ortega and Steven...
Sarah Sandoval
May 9, 2016
Sarah M. Sandoval age 78, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away May 9, 2016. Sarah was born November 14, 1937 in El Guique, NM to Ernestina and Juan Martinez. Sarah is preceded in death by her parents Juan and Ernestina Martinez, brothers Frido and Fermin Martinez and sister Marie Martinez. She is survived by her sons Carlos Jaramillo and...
Filomena "Mena" Baca
May 9, 2016
Filomena V. Baca, age 92 of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away May 9, 2016. She was born March 14, 1924 in Madrid, New Mexico to Teresita and E.A. Baca. Filomena is preceded in death by her parents E.A. and Teresita Baca and sister’s Anne Gonzales and Pablita Baca. She is survived by her niece Patricia Romero (Alvin), nephew David...
Mary Bernice Cardenas
May 8, 2016
Mary Bernice Cardenas, 56, of Cerro, NM passed away at home surrounded by her family on May 8, 2016. Bernice was employed with the US Postal Service for 24 years, 16 of those years she worked at the Ranchos de Taos Post Office where she made many friends. Bernice was extremely kind hearted and loving and she cherished her family...
Jenny Vincent
May 8, 2016
Legendary Taos folk singer, Jenny Vincent died on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8, 2016 at the age of 103 in the arms of her loving granddaughter, Debi. Vincent was well known in Taos County as a teacher and political activist. She is credited for helping to preserve many Hispanic folk songs at a time when administrators pushed for assimilation. Born...
Dawn Elam Romero
May 7, 2016
Dawn A. Elam Romero, 43, of Cerro passed away unexpectedly on May 7, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Danny Romero, father, Paul Elam and grandmother, Rose Archuleta. She is survived by her children, Janell Sisco, Destiny Elam, Estrella Elam, Santana Romero and Robert Sisco, mother, Judy Archuleta, partner, Wayne Mascarenas, sisters, Jeanna Elam and Brittany Archuleta,...
