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

Feb 13, 2014

Lucy M. Gallegos, 76, of Questa passed away on February 13, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, Melaquias and Iabelita Cortez, brothers, Donaldo and Melaquias Cortez Jr. and sister, Oralia Vigil. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Orlando Gallegos, children, Jack Gallegos (Deluvina), Kenneth Gallegos (Ida), Frank Gallegos (Judy) and Jorlanda Gallegos (Jimmy), 12...

Feb 13, 2014

Peggy June Cordova, 73, of Eagle Nest passed away on February 13, 2014. She is preceded in death by daughter, Penny Cordova, parents, Joe and Fay Miller and brother, Jack Miller. She is survived by her husband, Julio Cordova, children, Richard Cordova (Terry), Chris Cordova (Bibi), Tony Cordova (Laura), Angel Laumbach (Greg), 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, brothers, Tony Joe Miller...

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Feb 9, 2014

Ray passed away after a lengthy illness on February 9, 2014. Ray was born in Espanola, NM to Bob and JoAnn Carter. He was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Carter, and dad, Bob Carter Ray enjoyed time with his family and friends. He loved to fish, and watch drag racing. He is survived by his mom, JoAnn Carter,...

Feb 8, 2014

DAVID EARL MAEZ 8/16/1962 - 2/8/2014 Passed away peacefully at home with family beside him. He is survived by his wife, Loretta of 26 years; son, Michael Ortiz (Sarah); son, Hilario (Sherriann); grandchildren: Ezekiel, Penelope, Julian and Soraya; parents, Hilario and Irene; brothers: Joe and kids and Brian and family; sisters: Dolores, Mabel and Christine and families; God children: Joey...

Feb 7, 2014

Larry Chambles, Age 70, died Friday afternoon following a tragic car accident. Larry is survived by his wife Linde, son John, daughter Hattie, her husband Shane Kuper and their beloved granddaughters, Devin, Danielle, and Diedre. He is also survived by brother Ron Chambles, and sister Margaret Reese. Larry married Linde, his high school sweetheart on November 23, 1966. As an...

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Feb 5, 2014

Esther M. Sanchez 62, resident of Lamy, NM, passed away February 5, 2014 due to cancer. She was born in April 1951 to Maria and Gumersindo Benavidez. She is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Orlando Sanchez, Jr. and sister, Wanda Romero. Esther is survived by her husband, Orlando Sanchez; daugthers: Lisa Sanchez (Jerry), Denise Sanchez (George) and...

Feb 4, 2014

Luis Baca, 63, of Llano Quemado passed away on February 4, 2014. He retired from the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his wife, Diana Baca, parents, Fidencio and Viola Baca, brother, Alex Baca and infant sister, Marie Baca. He is survived by his children, Matthew Baca (Antonia Espinoza), Jerry Baca and Melanie Baca (Jason Gordon), grandchildren,...

Feb 3, 2014

David F. "Boss" Salazar, 43, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2014. He is preceded in death by his father, Leo G. Salazar and brother, Michael A. Salazar. He is survived by his mother, Lydia M. Salazar, brothers and sister, Rick Salazar, Loretta Salazar de Herrera (Hugo), Ernest Salazar, Leonard Salazar, nephews and nieces, Nicholas, Huguito, Alejandro, Carolina,...

Feb 2, 2014

Theresa Marie Herrera Our beautiful Theresa, 62, went home to our Lord on February 2, 2014. Theresa is preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Patricia Herrera; brother, John Michael Herrera and her beloved son, Paul O. Manzanares. She is survived by her son, Kenneth Manzanares (Yvonne), daughter, Stephanie E. Manzanares (Martin), special granddaughter, Monica Loya and numerous adoring...

Feb 1, 2014

Eleanor E. Suazo, 75, of Pilar passed away on February 1, 2014. She is preceded in death by her infant son, Francisco Suazo, grandson, Sammy Gurule, parents, Max and Bersabe Suazo, brothers, Arturo and Max Suazo Jr., sisters, Tila Chavez, Hannah Baca, niece, Sandra Suazo, nephew, Reggie Suazo and sister in law, Genevieve Suazo. She is survived by daughters, Phyllis...

Jan 30, 2014

Presciliano (Pres) Martinez age 79, Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, brother and uncle and friend; passed away peacefully January 30, 2014 in Taos, N.M. He was born December 1934 to the late Elias and Susana Martinez of Canones, N.M. Pres met and married and is now with Su Amor por Eternidad Elvira (Vera) Vialpando on August 11, 1956...

Jan 29, 2014

Mildred E. Parker of Rutheron, NM passed away on January 29, 2014. Services will take place at a later date. This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.

Jan 28, 2014

Luz J. Martinez, Jr., 81, of Taos passed into the Lords hands on January 28, 2014. He was a long time resident of Ranchos de Taos, the son of Luz Sr. and Seinda Martinez of Ranchos de Taos. He is survived by his wife, Elmira Mondragon-Martinez of Canon, his daughters, Yolanda Wabinga of Taos (Jerry) and Marie Castillo of Sacramento,...

Jan 27, 2014

Augustine J. Harmon, 83, of Ranchitos peacefully passed away on January 27, 2014. Augustine served in the Army National Guard. He was employed with the Taos Municipal Schools for 32 years as Supervisor Custodian of building and grounds. He was an avid outdoorsman, his passion was fly fishing and he loved to take his family on fishing trips every weekend....

Jan 24, 2014

Charlie C. Anaya, 80 of Stanley, NM passed away on January 24, 2014, to complications of diabetes and a massive heart attack. Charlie was born on October 14, 1933 in Galisteo, NM to parents Virginia and Frank S. Anaya. He retired from the Stanley Landfill as a caretaker for 29 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virginia...