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

Oct 13, 2014

Aurora Perfecta Martinez, age 87 of La Canova, NM went to Eternal Life with her Lord and Savior. Perfecta passed away on October 13, 2014 at her home in Albuquerque, NM due to a long term illness. She is preceded in death by her parents, Andres and Olivama Martinez; brothers, Andres; Ramon and Jerry Martinez; widowed by Bernardino Vialpando and...

Oct 12, 2014

Esther Sena, 83, resident of Santa Fe, NM died Sunday, October 12, 2014. She is survived by her beloved partner of 10 years, Leo Moya, sons: Gilbert Sena (Carmen) of Albuquerque, Manuel Sena Jr. of Albuquerque, Louis Sena of Costa Mesa, CA, daughters: Jean Thayer of Albuquerque, Doris Sena of Tustin, CA, Joyce Rodriguez of Sandia Park, Jacqueline Sena of...

Oct 10, 2014

Gerald White left us on October 10th, 2014 after a lengthy fight with cancer. He was born in Leicestershire, England to Albert and Eva White. At age 21 he became the youngest manager ever in the British National Coal Board. This opened many doors for him including two years in India where he met his future wife, Jenny. After working...

Oct 9, 2014

Juan J. Abeyta, 86, of Taos passed away on October 9, 2014. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rosalia M. Abeyta, parents, Ambrosio and Dolores Abeyta, sisters, Dometila, Elosia, Teodora and Matilde, brothers, Elias and Tony Abeyta. He is survived by his children, Filbert Abeyta (Carolyn), Floyd Abeyta (Pauline), Art, Francine, Alex and Karl Abeyta and Diana Morales,...

Oct 9, 2014

Crucita Vigil, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away on October 9, 2014. Crucita lived a full, wonderful life and was able to celebrate her 92nd birthday on September 29. Crucita was born in Valdez in 1922. She served her country by joining the Army. Her military service was in the Midwest where she met her first husband,...

Oct 9, 2014

+Ralph Garcia, a life-long resident of Valdez, NM died October 9, 2014, the Feast of St. Denis. He was born in 1940, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi to +Luis Garcia and +Isabel Duran. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings; +Luis Garcia, +Felix Garcia, +Mercedes Martinez. He has two sons; Fr. Dennis M. Garcia, and...

Oct 8, 2014

Oct 8, 2014

Abel Salazar Uncle Abe, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, NM passed away on October 8, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents Levi and Irene Salazar; daughter, Veronica Cordova; granddaughters, Lisa and Tina Chavez; brothers, Ramon and Ismael Salazar; sister, Eloida Garcia; nephews, David and Levi Salazar; nieces, Linda Esquibel; Jennifer Salazar and Wanda Garcia. He is...

Oct 8, 2014

Abel Salazar Uncle Abe, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, NM passed away on October 8, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents Levi and Irene Salazar; daughter, Veronica Cordova; granddaughters, Lisa and Tina Chavez; brothers, Ramon and Ismael Salazar; sister, Eloida Garcia; nephews, David and Levi Salazar; nieces, Linda Esquibel; Jennifer Salazar and Wanda Garcia. He is...

Oct 7, 2014

Maria Lydia Romero, 95, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on October 7, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Willie Romero, grandson, David T. Romero, parents, Andres and Jesusita Valerio. She is survived by her sons, Joseph Red Romero (Effie) and Aaron Romero (Angie), grandchildren, Annette E. Vigil (Angelo), Denise Vigil (Chris), Rayla Vigil (David) and Willie...

Oct 6, 2014

Oct 6, 2014

Rosa Martha Beltran age 73, a resident of Valdez, NM passed away on October 6, 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.

Oct 5, 2014

Oct 5, 2014

Bennie Joe Apodaca, 69, of Santa Fe passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2014. He was born to Luisa and Bernadino Apodaca. He is survived by his children: Ronnie Apodaca (Tina), James Apodaca, Carrie Taylor (Laurence), and 7 grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Rosario Chapel 499 N. Guadalupe St....

Oct 5, 2014

Isabel C. Vigil Guera a resident of Chimayo, went to eternal life with her Lord and Savior and beloved husband Orlando Champ on October 5, 2014. She was a devout Catholic and longtime Santuario Gift Shop employee and homemaker. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Orlando Champ. They were married for 46 glorious years. Also: parents, Enrique...

Oct 3, 2014

Carolyn Frucht died at home on October 3, surrounded by family. She was 83 years old. Her life was dedicated to family, home, and her many artistic and intellectual pursuits. She was a wonderful cook, a devoted reader of newspapers, novels, cookbooks, and biographies, and took pride in never judging others. She taught her daughters elegance, compassion, respect, an appreciation...

Oct 1, 2014

Howard Reece Oakeley , 70, died Oct. 1, 2014 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Reece, son of the Thomas R. Oakeley (deceased), was born in Santa Fe and grew up in Taos. Upon graduation from Taos High in 1963, Reece moved to the West Coast, got married and fathered two children, Elizabeth and Kevin. He moved to Puerto Vallarta in the...

Sep 28, 2014

Jose Pedro Lugue Garcia, age 88 a resident of Nambe, NM passed away on September 28, 2014. He was born on July 17, 1926 in Pojoaque, NM to Cayetano & Eustacia Garcia. He was preceded in death by his parents Cayetano & Eustacia Garcia; sister, Maria de los Angeles Garcia; brother, Wilfred Garcia; nephew, Jerry Garcia; grand-nephew, Anhel Garcia. He...

Sep 28, 2014

Mary C. Gurule, 68, of Taos passed away on September 28, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Elizardo Gurule. She is survived by her children, Lawrence Gurule, Valerie Cisneros (Lorin) and Galen Gurule, grandchildren, Adria Gurule (Derrick), Elizardo Gurule (Angelica), Evan Gurule, Christina Gurule, Marissa Aguilar, Lorenzo Gurule, Lillyana Cisneros, great- grandsons, Fabian Gurule, Antonio Gutierrez and...

Sep 28, 2014

Gilbert D. Gilly Vigil, 52, of Talpa passed away unexpectedly on September 28, 2014. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Gilbert T. and Eloisa Vigil, Margarito Duran, uncles, Alfonso and David Vigil and cousins, Christopher, Airik, Aidan, Angelo and Joshua Vigil. He is survived by his children, Danielle Vigil, Gilbert D. Vigil Jr., Angela Vigil, parents, Betty and...