Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Emilia Duran
Oct 14, 2014
Ms. Emilia Duran, a lifelong resident of Ensenada, New Mexico left this earth on October 14, 2014 to be with God. She is preceded in death by her parents Manuel Duran and Adela Esquibel, sister, Frutosa Fresquez and brother Joe Martinez. She is survived by a half sister Acension (Shirley) Martinez, her aunt, Anita D. Sanchez, nephews Joe R. Sanchez...
Donny Romero Sr.
Oct 14, 2014
Donny Lee Romero Sr., age 40, a resident of Los Luceros, NM passed away on October 14, 2014. He was born in March of 1974 in Espanola, NM to Mary Ann and Carlos Rascon. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Vidal and Rosarito Trujillo; aunt, Flora Lopez; uncle, Crisol Trujillo; cousin, Amanda Romero. He is survived by his...
Elias R. Chavez
Oct 14, 2014
THIS OBITUARY IS PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT LAWS, UNAUTHORIZED USE OR DUPLICATION IS PROHIBITED. Elias R. Chavez, 90 of Ranchitos passed away on October 14, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pablo and Anita Chavez, sister, Isidora Romero, brothers, Alfredo, Juan Andres, Antonio, Enrique and Luis Chavez. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Dolores Chavez,...
Janet Egri
Oct 14, 2014
Janet Marie Kuska Macy Egri, 78, formerly of Taos passed away on October 14, 2014. Female broadcast pioneer and long-time women's rights advocate, Janet spent her formative years in Omaha, Nebraska. The only daughter of Val and Marie Kuska, Janet graduated from the University of Nebraska's College of Agriculture in 1957. Her first job was as an extension specialist in...
Douglas Chacon
Oct 13, 2014
Douglas Charles Chacon, 55, of Rodarte passed away on October 13, 2014. He most recently worked as a landscaper for Remax Realty in Taos. He loved the outdoors, including hunting and fishing. He is preceded in death by his mother, Deluvina Chacon, grandparents, Trinidad and Agueda Cordova, Eusebio and Matilde Chacon and brother in law, James Saiz. He is survived...
Maria Leocadia Garcia
Oct 13, 2014
Maria Leocadia Garcia, aged 94 died peacefully on October 13, 2014 at her home in El Prado, Taos, New Mexico, surrounded by her family. Leocadia was born on Nov 1919. She was the daughter of Antonio and Maria Bacilia Sanchez, from Arroyo Seco, Taos, NM. Maria grew up in Arroyo Seco, where her fondest memories of lifewere on the family...
Aurora Perfecta Martinez
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...
Esther Sena
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...
Gerald White
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...
Juan Abeyta
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,...
Crucita Vigl
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,...
Ralph Garcia
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...
Abel Salazar
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...
Abel Salazar
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...
Maria Lydia Romero
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...
Rosa Martha Beltran
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.
Bennie Apodaca
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....
