Obituaries

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

Bowina Burback

Bowina Burback

Sep 28, 2015

Bowina Burback, 53, formerly of Questa, passed from this world in the early morning hours on September 28, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Peter Burback and her 3 sons Jacob (Tara), Leon and James. She is also survived by her grandchildren Aleah, Alexis, Alexander and Londyn, her father, Jerry Sanchez, sisters, Sedonia (Lewis) and Moriah...

James Ramsey

James Ramsey

Sep 27, 2015

JAMES S. RAMSEY, 55, of Santa Fe, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2015. He was born June 7, 1960 in Santa Fe, the son of Helen Corriz and Thomas Ramsey. He was preceded in death by his Mother and Step-Father, Helen and Jimmy Corriz, his father, Thomas Ramsey, grandparents Rose and Stewart Cornette. James is survived by his daughters, Jessica...

Terry Egbert

Terry Egbert

Sep 25, 2015

Terry Walter Egbert. On September 25, 2015, Terry was called upon by his Lord to sing in the heavens. He passed away in his sleep from a massive heart attack in his home. He was 65. Terry was the middle son of Earl and Edna Egbert in Santa Cruz, California. From the beginning Terry was larger than life. He could...

Paul B. Benavidez

Paul B. Benavidez

Sep 25, 2015

Paul P. Benavidez loving husband, father, brother uncle grandpa and great grandpa passed away on September 25, 2015 from this life on earth to a much greater calling to be with the lord Paul was born on August 23, 1946 and was a long time resident of Santa Fe, NM. Paul was the light in many of our lives and...

Ernesto J. Garcia Sr.

Ernesto J. Garcia Sr.

Sep 23, 2015

Ernesto J. Garcia Sr., 78, of Penasco went to be home with the Lord with his wife of 58 years by his side, on September 23, 2015. He was a hotshot with the US Forest Service for 20 years. Later he worked as a material handler in the transportation department at Los Alamos National Labs. He was a lifelong resident...

Tony S. Duran

Tony S. Duran

Sep 22, 2015

Tony S. Duran, 79, of Taos passed away on September 22, 2015. He is preceded in death by his, parents, Serapio and Bertha Duran, brother, Adelaido Duran, sisters, Rose Valdez, Viola Barela and Josie Martinez. He is survived by his sons and daughters, Ruben Duran, Al Duran, Diana Sandoval (Alfred), Sharon Leyba (Alex), Peggy Vigil (Rodger), and Kathy Amano, 15...

Julian Francisco Romero

Julian Francisco Romero

Sep 21, 2015

Julian Francisco Romero, 2 days old, passed away on September 21, 2015. Julian'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.

Doris D. Salazar

Doris D. Salazar

Sep 20, 2015

Doris D. Salazar, 47 of Las Colonias passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2015. She is preceded in death by her mother, Priscilla Trujillo and brother, Andrew Trujillo. She is survived by her father, Henry Trujillo, husband, Michael Salazar, brothers, Edward Trujillo (Carla), Ramon Trujillo (Lori) and sister, Evelyn Rodriguez (Michael), nieces, Samantha Martinez, Alexia Trujillo, Faith Rodriguez, Destiny Rodriguez,...

Linda Romero

Linda Romero

Sep 20, 2015

Linda E. Romero, 32, of Llano Quemado passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2015. She is preceded in death by her sister, Christella Romero, grandparents, Hipolito and Lilia Romero, uncles, Glen, Isaac, Max and Paul Romero and Robert Gonzales, aunts, Christella Grabowski and Elba Aguilar. She is survived by her daughter, Emily Valerio sons, Marty and Dominique Knief, mother, Patsy...

Nicolas Marin-Garcia

Nicolas Marin-Garcia

Sep 20, 2015

Nicolas Marin-Garcia, age 19, a resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on September 20, 2015. He was born in July 10, 1996 in Santa Fe, NM to Amelia Garcia and Luis Raul Marin. He is preceded in death by his grandpa, Jose Garcia, uncle/dad Albert Garcia and auntie, Sylvia Montijo. He is survived by his mom, Amelia Garcia, sister,...

David Pacheco Jr.

David Pacheco Jr.

Sep 19, 2015

David Pacheco Jr., 23 a resident of Espanola, NM, went into the presence of his Lord on September 19, 2015, A Rosary was recited on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Rivera Family Funeral Home in Espanola, NM. A Funeral Mass took place on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at St. Annes Catholic Church in Santa Fe, NM. Interment will take place...

Josepha Cruz

Josepha Cruz

Sep 19, 2015

Josepha Cruz, 83, of Taos passed away on September 19, 2015. She retired after many years of banking from First State Bank. She was appointed as one of four Commissioners and was Chairman of the Taos Planning And Zoning Commission for two terms. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tomas Cruz, son, George Santistevan, parents, Flavio and Delia...

Rosabel "Rose" Maestas

Rosabel "Rose" Maestas

Sep 19, 2015

Rosabel (Rose) Maestas, 83, of Ranchitos and Talpa passed away unexpectedly on the evening of September 2015. She was born in Antonito, Colorado, grew up in Ranchitos and settled in Talpa after marrying her husband of 53 years. She loved to read and spend time with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Valentine and...

Lugarda Rebecca Griego

Lugarda Rebecca Griego

Sep 19, 2015

LUGARDA REBECCA GRIEGO, 84, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away Saturday morning, September 19, 2015 following a lengthy illness. She was born August 30, 1931 in Del Norte, Colorado, the daughter of Agapita and Tomas Baca. Her parents have preceded her in death, as well as 2 brothers and 3 sisters. She attended schools in El Rito, NM, then...

Barbara Mondragon

Barbara Mondragon

Sep 18, 2015

Barbara Jean Y. Mondragon, 55, of Llano Quemado passed away unexpectedly on September 18, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, Maximiano and Felonis Mondragon, grandparents, Bonifacio and Lupita Mondragon, brothers, Carlos, Bonifacio and Daniel Mondragon. She is survived by her sisters, Maxine Baca (Martin) and Roberta Romero (Daniel), Godchildren, Martin John Baca, Daniel Romero Jr., Francisco Rivera,...

Robert "Bado" Sisco

Robert "Bado" Sisco

Sep 18, 2015

Robert Bado Sisco, 45, of Ranchos De Taos passed away on September 18, 2015. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Pete Sisco, Teodorita and Pablo Romero, Narciso Griego and Elena Lucero and brother, Levi Salazar. He is survived by his children, Janell Sisco, Destiny, Estrella, Santana, and Roy Roberto Jr., parents, Roy Robert and Dolores Sisco, sister, Wanda...

Ahriah Breanna Baca

Ahriah Breanna Baca

Sep 16, 2015

GODS PRECIOUS ANGEL AHRIAH BREANNA BACA SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 On September 16, 2015, Ahriah Breanna Baca was born to her most loving parents, Arial Hart and Robert Baca. Also, on the same day, God felt Ahriah should be one of HIS soldiers. So HE took her back to heaven. We all miss her so dearly. Ahriah is survived by her...

Joe (Jr) Sisneros

Joe (Jr) Sisneros

Sep 15, 2015

JOE R. (JR) SISNEROS, 76, of Rio Rancho, formerly of Santa Fe, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2015 following a brief illness. He was born in Santa Fe on June 19, 1939, the son of Hellen and Facundo Sisneros. He was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, Alfonso & Josephine Gurule; brothers, Orlando Sisneros and Gilbert Sisneros; his...

Elizabeth B. Medina

Elizabeth B. Medina

Sep 14, 2015

Elizabeth B. Medina, 50, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on September 14, 2015. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Concepcion and Fidel Marquez, Remedios and Marcos Cordova. She is survived by her husband, Roberto R. Medina, children, Remedios Medina, son, Reyes F. Medina, mother, Victoria Cordova, father, Abe Cordova, brother, Alex (Louise), sister, Jeanette, in-laws, Ricardo and Refugio...

Elvira Trujillo

Elvira Trujillo

Sep 14, 2015

Elvira I. Trujillo, 92, loving mother, sister, aunt, grandma and great grandma passed away on September 14, 2015 from this life on earth to a much greater calling to be with the Lord, her loved husband, and her adored son. Elvira was born on September 29, 1922 and was a long time resident of Tesuque, NM. Elvira was the light...

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