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

Hevila Gonzales Olson

Hevila Gonzales Olson

Nov 4, 2014

Hevila Lela Gonzales Olson, 89, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband Oscar Olson, daughter Nancy Swanson, parents Isa and Cleotilde Gonzales, brothers Nelson and Roberto Gonzales, sisters Matilde Gonzales and Victoria Romero. Hevila is survived by her daughter Beverly (Steven) Armijo, grandchildren Rickie Mascarenas, LawRece...

Raymond Paul Sanchez

Raymond Paul Sanchez

Nov 3, 2014

Raymond Paul Sanchez, 37, of El Valle de Arroyo Seco passed away suddenly November 3, 2014. He was born in Santa Fe NM, the son of Ramon Sanchez and Loretta Sanchez. Raymond is preceded in death by his mother Loretta M. Sanchez and brothers Carlos Rey and Ruben Sanchez. He is survived by his loving father Ramon Sanchez; sister Sandy...

Rae Kuykendall

Rae Kuykendall

Nov 3, 2014

Rae Kuykendall, 96, of Tres Piedras passed away on November 03, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Kuykendall, grandson, parents, two brothers and a sister. She is survived by her sons, Roy (Kay) and Gene (Georgia), 4 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Funeral service was held on November 08, 2014 at the Church...

Joseph James Burgess Jr.

Joseph James Burgess Jr.

Nov 1, 2014

Joseph James Burgess Jr., age 90, a resident of Eldorado, NM passed away on November 1, 2014. The 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.

Eleanor Snyder

Eleanor Snyder

Oct 29, 2014

Eleanor B. Snyder, age 85, of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on October 29, 2014. The 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.

Marvin Sands Canter Jr.

Marvin Sands Canter Jr.

Oct 28, 2014

Marvin Sands Canter Jr., age 81, of Haron, New Mexico passed away on October 28, 2014. Private famlily services will take place at a later date. The 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.

Clorinda Abeyta

Clorinda Abeyta

Oct 28, 2014

Clorinda Abeyta, age 76, a resident of Taos, New Mexico passed away on October 28, 2014. Services are pending at this time and the 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.

Nancy P. Maestas

Nancy P. Maestas

Oct 27, 2014

Nancy Maestas, age 61, a resident of Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico, passed away on October 27, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Narciso Lopez and Eduvigen Maestas, son, Jerry Maestas, brothers, Jimmy and Andy Maestas, and a close niece Julieanna Martinez. She is survived by her companion of 29 years, Joe L Gomez, her children Camellia Maestas...

Tonita Payton

Tonita Payton

Oct 27, 2014

Tonita Payton July 25, 1937 ~ October 27, 2014 Our beloved Mother, grandmother, and sister has gone to join our Savior Jesus Christ. She is preceded in death by her parents Romolo and Maria Carrillo, paternal father Carlos LeRouge, son Anthony Rathke, and sisters Adelaida Rivera, Priscilla Garza, Erlinda Maestas, and Josephine Ontiveros. She is survived by her daughters Cora...

Kenneth Jones

Kenneth Jones

Oct 26, 2014

Kenneth R. Jones, 82, son of Ray and Mary Jones, sibling of Art, Mike and Carol, is now walking the gold streets of heaven. He lived a regular life, attended Santa Fe High School and served in the Air Force as a photographer in the Korean War and was stationed in Japan where he married Midori Kewano. They had two...

Francine Smock

Francine Smock

Oct 26, 2014

Francine Juliet Vitetta Smock, 65 of Santa Fe, NM passed away on October 26, 2014. She was a loving mother, grandmother, wife, and friend. She was an Educational docent volunteer at Albuquerque Biopark Zoo, gardener, artist, and a successful local business owner. She is preceded in death by her parents, Patricia and Francis Vitetta, and son, Charles Succardi. She is...

Thomas Plowden-Wardlaw

Thomas Plowden-Wardlaw

Oct 25, 2014

Thomas Stephen Plowden-Wardlaw died peacefully on October 25, 2014 after a lengthy illness. Steve was born in 1939 in Oneonta, NY to Thomas Plowden-Wardlaw and Eleanor Becker. He graduated from the University of Virginia School of Commerce and received a MBA from Columbia University. An avid outdoorsman and adventurer, Steve resided in Taos for 40 years. He was the developer...

Floyd Garcia

Floyd Garcia

Oct 25, 2014

Floyd Garcia, 74, of Llano Quemado, a longtime resident of Taos County and well known business owner of Floyds restaurant, lounge and bowling alley for over 20 years, passed away on October 25, 2014. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Louella Garcia, parents, Antonio and Raquel Garcia, Brothers, Levi Garcia and Leroy Salgado and sister, Rosie Garcia. He...

Pacomio Serrano

Pacomio Serrano

Oct 25, 2014

Pacomio Serrano, age 82, a resident of Canjilon, New Mexico passed away on October 25, 2014. The 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.

Thomas J. Fresquez

Thomas J. Fresquez

Oct 24, 2014

Thomas J. Fresquez, 92, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on October 24, 2014. Thomas was the youngest of six children. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1943 and served as a Corporal Clerk Typist and a Military Police Officer until 1946. He married the love of his life, Lucia on December 2, 1950 and had five children....

Christina Olguin-Rivas

Christina Olguin-Rivas

Oct 24, 2014

Christina L. Olguin-Rivas, age 49, a resident of Taos, NM passed away on October 24, 2014. She was born in Ogden, Utah in March of 1965. She was preceded in death by her son Carlos Rendon. Christina is survived by her mother; Grace Olguin, son; Phillip Maestas, daughter; Elizabeth Rendon, granddaughter; Natasha Maestas, grandsons; Andrew Maestas, Antonio Maestas and Dylan...

Christina L. Olguin Rivas

Christina L. Olguin Rivas

Oct 24, 2014

Christina L. Olguin Rivas, age 49, a resident of Taos, NM passed away on October 24, 2014. The 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.

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