Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico

Joann Garcia Chavez

Joann Garcia Chavez

Nov 26, 2015

JoAnn Garcia Chavez, 62, a resident of San Ildefonso passed away on November 26, 2015. She was born June 19, 1953, San Ildefonso, NM to Juan Felipe and Beronis Garcia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Juan Felipe and Beronis Garcia of San Ildefonso,NM, sister, Rafaelita Guajardo, of Altus, OK, and many other relatives. JoAnn is survived by...

Frances Romero

Frances Romero

Nov 26, 2015

Maria Frances Romero, 90 of Vadito, New Mexico passed away on November 26, 2015. Frances was a loving mother and grandmother. She lived her life with strong faith in God, love of family, and great sense of humor. We will miss her… She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Rumaldo Romero, children, Eloy S., M. Carolina and Ricky...

Patsy Abeyta

Patsy Abeyta

Nov 25, 2015

Patsy Abeyta age 65 passed away due to a battle with cancer November 25, 2015 in Santa Fe, NM. She was born in Santa Fe to Bertha and John O. Armijo. Patsy is survived by her parents John O. and Bertha Armijo, husband Robert Abeyta of 44 years, daughters Brianna White (Frank), Charlene Abeyta and Annette Abeyta Lee (Jeremy), grandchildren...

Josie T. Garcia

Josie T. Garcia

Nov 25, 2015

Josie T. Garcia, age 92, passed away from a lengthy illness on November 25, 2015. She was preceded in death by her late husband Alberto Garcia and a daughter, Rita Garcia, her parents Rita and Juan Trujillo, her two sisters, Frocenia Baca and Eloisa Aguilar. She is survived by her son, Alberto J. Garcia (Angela), two grandchildren, Tomas Gallegos (Rhemie),...

Josie Garcia

Josie Garcia

Nov 25, 2015

Josie T. Garcia, age 92, passed away from a lengthy illness on November 25, 2015. She was preceded in death by her late husband Alberto Garcia and a daughter, Rita Garcia, her parents Rita and Juan Trujillo, her two sisters, Frocenia Baca and Eloisa Aguilar.She is survived by her son, Alberto J. Garcia (Angela), two grandchildren, Tomas Gallegos (Rhemie), Amanda...

Charlotte Ann Vigil

Charlotte Ann Vigil

Nov 24, 2015

Charlotte Ann Vigil, 69, of Cerro passed away on November 24, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfonso Vigil, Jr. and daughter, Tracy Elena Vigil. She is survived by her children, John Vigil (Kendrea), Dawn Goodson (Scott), Brian and Martin Vigil, 6 grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Rosary will be recited on Friday, November 27, 2015...

Ernestine Mary Duran

Ernestine Mary Duran

Nov 23, 2015

Ernestine M. Duran, age 83, a resident of Santa Fe, NM went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, November 23, 2015. Ernestine was born on December 11, 1931 and was a loving mother, sister, aunt, cousin, grandma and great-grandma who passed away peacefully in her sleep with her family by her side. Ernestine is preceded in death...

Clarice James

Clarice James

Nov 22, 2015

Clarice Alice James, 86, of El Prado passed away on November 22, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, John James, parents, George and Beatrice Hargis, in-laws, Stephen and Lillian James, sisters, Juanita Parrett (Fred) and Maxine West (Milburn). She is survived by her children, George James (Merly) and Pamela James, grandchildren, Hargis James (girlfriend, Bianca), Harrison James,...

Louis "Louie" Duran

Louis "Louie" Duran

Nov 21, 2015

Louis E. “Louie” Duran, 86, of Taos passed away on November 21, 2015. He is preceded in death by his wife, Oralia A. Duran, parents, Serapio and Bertha Duran, brothers, Adelaido and Serapio Duran Jr., sisters, Viola Barela, Josie Martinez and Rose Valdez. He is survived by children, Lawrence Duran (Ofelia), Jimmy Duran (Mannie), Linda Duran and Louise Fernandez (Mike),...

Wilfred E. Aguilar

Wilfred E. Aguilar

Nov 21, 2015

Wilfred E. Aguilar, 62, a resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on November 21, 2015.Wilfred's family wishes to acknowledge with heartfelt appreciation your kind expression of sympathy during this difficult time. This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.

Allen Vigil

Allen Vigil

Nov 19, 2015

Allen Vigil “Alan", 65, of La Loma, Taos, NM, passed away, November 19, 2015 at his home, surrounded by family. Allen was born to the late Bences and Fabiola Vigil. Ben and Fabby also raised four other sons, James (d.) (Gloria), Jerome (Kitty), Mario (Carla), Keith (Liz). Allen is preceded in death by his older brother; James, infant brother; Marcus...

Frank (Frankie) Martinez

Frank (Frankie) Martinez

Nov 19, 2015

Frank (Frankie) Martinez, 54, a resident of Alcalde, NM passed away unexpectedly on November 19, 2015. Frankie was preceded by is parent’s Vicenta and Francisco Martinez of Alcalce. He is survived by his daughter Angelica Garcia, granddaughter Marikah Garcia, caregiver and best friend Davy Archuleta all of Alcalde. Frankie was a teacher and basketball coach for the Espanola Public Schools...

Matthew Chavez

Matthew Chavez

Nov 19, 2015

Matthew M. Chavez passed away suddenly November 18, 2015 in Santa Fe, NM. Matthew was born January 5, 1966 in Santa Fe, NM and a lifelong resident here. Matthew proudly served in the military and later owned and operated El Paseo Bar and Grill and was very close to his fellow workers that he considered like family. He is survived...

Roman R. Lucero

Roman R. Lucero

Nov 18, 2015

Roman R. Lucero, 80, a resident of Ojo Caliente, NM, passed away on November 18, 2015. He was born on September 1, 1935 in El Rito, NM, to Teresita and Doroteo Lucero. He was preceded in death by his parents, Teresita and Doroteo Lucero, brothers, Fidel Lucero, Lazaro Lucero, Gilbert Lucero, Sabino Lucero, Waldo Lucero and Johnny Lucero, sisters, Trinidad...

Grace Orlinda Nuanes

Grace Orlinda Nuanes

Nov 18, 2015

Grace Orlinda Nuanes, age 77, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 18, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She bravely battled Alzheimer’s for 10 years. She was born in Cundiyo, NM, reared by a loving mother and lived most of her life in Santa Fe, NM. Her family descended from the earliest Spanish settlers to Nuevo...

Jolene Salazar

Jolene Salazar

Nov 17, 2015

On November 17, 2015 our beloved "Sunshine" went to be with the Lord at the age of 38. Jolene was born in Santa Fe, NM on October 11, 1977.She will be missed by her husband, children, mother and father, relatives and many friends (Daniel Sanchez).She is survived by husband Matt Salazar; parents Roy D. Romero from Santa Fe, and Nancy...

Arthur L. Lopez

Arthur L. Lopez

Nov 17, 2015

On November 17, 2015 our beloved Arthur, age 72 passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn of 49 years; his daughters, Anna Lopez (Arjuna Somaru), Trish and husband Tim Johnson and Maya Lopez; his grandchildren, Taylor and Trevor Johnson; his sisters MaryAnn Garcia and Rosalie Valdez (Frank); brothers Tony Lopez, Mike Lopez...

Suzanne H Jordan

Suzanne H Jordan

Nov 16, 2015

Suzanne (Sue) H Jordan a resident of Santa Fe passed away on Monday November 16, 2015 from a sudden illness. She was born in Warren Ohio on June 5, 1924 to Herbert and Martha Hansen. Sue was preceded in death by her mother, father, husband Walter; brother Edward and son-in-law Matthew. Sue is survived by her son Charles; daughter Kathryn;...

David W. Stack

David W. Stack

Nov 15, 2015

David W. Stack, 63, a resident of Colorado and New Mexico passed away on November 15, 2015. He was born on April 20, 1952 to Katie and Frank Stack. He was preceded in death by his parents Francis E. and Vera C. Stack and his brother John F. Stack.He is survived by his son, Kevin Stack and his wife Roberta...

Douglas Bryant

Douglas Bryant

Nov 13, 2015

Douglas Thomas Wayne Bryant, age 40, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2015 in Santa Fe, NM. He is survived by his children Santiago and Malia Bryant, sister Lisa Baker and husband Rick and many other brothers and sisters, two special nieces Natasha and Savannah and many other nieces and nephews. Love you Dougie, go fly and be free. A...

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