Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Ralph Armijo
Jan 23, 2014
Ralph passed away on Jan. 23, 2014. He leaves this earth to join his daughter Sharon, his parents, Juan G. and Antonia, sisters, Lupita, Agnes & Theresa C. He leaves behind his wife, Balbie, grandson, Daniel and granddaughters, Shelby and Sierra. His family finds peace and comfort in knowing that Ralph prepared every day to join his heavenly father. Services...
Eloy Tafoya
Jan 23, 2014
Passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2014. A Memorial for the honorable veteran Mr. Eloy Timothy Tafoya will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Join Rivera Family Funeral Home in Celebration of his life. This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.
Salomon Salazar
Jan 22, 2014
J. Salomon Salazar, 87, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2014. Salomon, a lifelong resident of El Guache, New Mexico, is survived by Flora Martinez de Salazar, his wife of sixty-three years, children Teresa Kerstiens (husband Lyle) of Santa Fe, Deacon Miguel Salazar (wife Rosalie) of El Guache, Gloria Shuttles (husband Bob) of La Mesilla, Jose Salazar of Albuquerque and...
Menard A. Martinez Sr.
Jan 22, 2014
Menard A. Martinez Sr., 89, of El Prado passed away on January 22, 2014. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Loretta Rael, grandson, Jason Rael, parents, Juan and Sofia Martinez, brother, Maxwell Martinez and sister, Alice Martinez Knight. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Bettie R. Martinez, children, John A. Martinez (Louella), James Jimmy Martinez...
Ross Lewallen
Jan 21, 2014
"There are no words that can capture and explain the essence of this extraordinary soul. Ross left us sooner than expected but lived more in this life than most live in 20 lives. Originally from Chicago, a graduate of Northwestern University and Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM, he found his home in Santa Fe in the early 70's. He...
Baby Mayakala Garcia
Jan 20, 2014
Newborn Mayakala Ashley Martha Garcia Our Little Angel Of Santa Fe went to be with our Lord on January 20, 2014. She is preceded in death by her great grandmas: Tessie M. Vigil, Maida Quintana, and Conferina Garcia, grandpa, Doroteo Garcia Jr. She is survived by her parents, Loryann Vigil and Miguel L. Garcia, grandparents, Leo Antonio and Denise Vigil,...
Genevieve Alice Jones
Jan 20, 2014
Alice "Nan" Jones, of Arroyo Seco passed away on January 20, 2014. Memorial Service was held on January 26, 2014 atthe First Baptist Church in Taos. Full obituary to follow This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.
Gabriel "Bread Man" Jeantete
Jan 16, 2014
Gabriel G. Jeantete, Breadman. Our dearly loved dad, grandpa, brother and uncle left us on January 16, 2014. Gabriel graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1967. He served in the United States Army from May 1971 to December 1972. He then earned his degree in horticulture from New Mexico State University. He was employed at a few different companies...
Raphael Alberico
Jan 15, 2014
Raphael Ralph Alberico, 79, of Santa Fe died suddenly on January 15, 2014. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Esther, grandson, Robert Trujillo, daughter, Patsy Martinez and parents, Fidel and Olivama Alberico. He is survived by his sons, Ralph Alberico Jr., Paul Alberico and wife, Darla, Michael Alberico, daughters, Deborah Trujillo and husband, Roberto, Carmen Garduno and...
George F. Sandoval
Jan 15, 2014
George Fares Sandoval, 72, of Ranchos de Taos passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roman and Rafelita Sandoval. He is survived by his siblings, Roman Sandoval (Dorothy), Porfirio Sandoval (Betty), Hank Sandoval, Frances Mascarenas (Ben), Susana, Viola and Clorinda Sandoval and other relatives and friends. Arrangements are pending.
Reyes S. Gonzales
Jan 14, 2014
Reyes S. Gonzales, 86, of Arroyo Seco, NM passed away on January 14, 2014. Reyes was born and raised in Abiquiu, NM, attended El Rito Northern Normal High School, and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was owner of Rio Grande Camper Sales. Reyes was preceded in death by his...
Juan O. Ortega
Jan 13, 2014
Juan O. Ortega, 92, of Llano Largo passed away peacefully at his home on January 13, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Ortega was a life time member of the Morada de Llano de San Juan de Nepomuceno. He was a great violin and guitar player, he loved fishing, woodworking and his candy. He was a great teller of...
