Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Carolina Rodriguez
Jul 23, 2013
CAROLINA RODRIGUEZ (CARRIE) Resident of Santa Fe, passed away July 23, 2013. She was born September 15, 1928 to Margarita and Eliseo who have preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Sabino Rodriguez; and son, Johnny Rodriguez. Carolina is survived by her sons: Leonard (Terri), Gilbert, Paul (Tina), Sabino Jr. (Vicki); 7 grandchildren and...
Ruby Martinez
Jul 22, 2013
Ruby Martinez, 82, of Ranchos de Taos went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Patricio and Eva Martinez, infant brother, Antonio Martinez, brothers and sister, Patricio Martinez Jr., Isabel Ortega and Frank Martinez. She is survived by brothers, Robert Martinez (Arlene), Sam Martinez (Marcella),...
Mary Gallegos
Jul 22, 2013
Mrs. Mary Gallegos, age 93, a resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on July 22, 2013. She was born to Iguenio Gallegos and Manuelita Rael. No public services were held and the family wishes to acknowledge with heartfelt appreciation your kind expression of sympathy during this difficult time.
David Gonzales
Jul 19, 2013
David John Gonzales David John Gonzales passed away from a lengthy illness on July 19, 2013. David is survived by his wife; Paula, daughters; Kimberly, Elizabeth, and son; Daniel. Grand Daughter; Lilyanna. He is also survived by his mother; Yvonne Romero, sister; Anita Gonzales, Peggy Gothuey (Gaston), brother; Del Cubby Gonzales (Connie). He leaves many nieces and nephews and loved...
Richard Vern Sanders
Jul 19, 2013
Richard Vern Sanders, 73, of Taos and Lake Balboa, CA passed away unexpectedly on July 19, 2013. Rich was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the sixth child of Robert and Bulah Sanders. At the age of three years, Rich moved with his family to Saint Louis, Missouri. There, he attended elementary and high school where he won a full athletic scholarship...
Lucas Emilio Randall
Jul 17, 2013
Lucas Emilio Randall, 31, of Santa Cruz passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Lucas is survived by his loving parents, Emilio and Stella Randall, sister, Ana Marie Randall Romero (Benny Lopez), his two nephews who are also his Godsons, Ronnie Romero and Nico Randall, aunts and uncles: Rosalie Valdez, Jerry and Anthonette Montoya, Yolanda and Frank Galvez, all of...
Verne Gonzales
Jul 14, 2013
Verne Gay Gonzales Was born in Trementina, a small village in Northeastern New Mexico in 1923. She was raised in Las Vegas New Mexico and attended grade school, Jr high school and NM Normal University (now known as NM Highlands University). Verne is survived by husband Albert Gonzales , son Gayther Gonzales, daughters June Stallsmith, Beverly Molo, Jeannette Louis, and...
Alfonso J. Archuleta
Jul 11, 2013
Alfonso J. Archuleta, 75, of Vadito passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, on July 11, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Josephine Josie Archuleta, sons, Alfonso Jr. (Sarah) and Boyd (Lupe), grandchildren, Boyd Jr., JoAnn, step-grandchildren, Jason, Liz, Christina and Joel, great-granddaughter, Flora, brothers and sisters, Lucy, Wilbert (Aurora), Alice (Bob), Adelina...
Ruben S. Martinez
Jul 10, 2013
Ruben S. Martinez, PA 74, of Taos passed away on July 10, 2013. He was the owner of Rubens Plumbing & Heating for over 50 years, and was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Taos. He is preceded in death by his father, J. Salomon Martinez, brother, Anthony R. Martinez, sister, Catherine Martinez. He is survived by his mother,...
Walter Manuel Martinez
Jul 10, 2013
Walter Manuel Martinez, 54, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on July 10, 2013. He was retired from the Taos Municipal Schools after 34 years of employment. He is preceded in death by his mother, Angelina Martinez. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sally Martinez, father, Manuel S. Martinez, son, Walter Martinez Jr. (Cynthia) and their children,...
Grant Besley
Jul 10, 2013
Grant Campbell Besley, 71, of Taos, revered pilot and renowned aviator, died in a tragic accident on Wednesday, July 10. Grant flew planes for United Airlines for 38 years and also flew with Doctors without Borders and Wings of Hope, using his piloting skills to transport patients for medical care, which he also did here for Holy Cross Hospital. While...
Eloy Roybal
Jul 9, 2013
ELOY ROYBAL 62, resident of Pojoaque, passed away July 9, 2013. He was born in Espanola to Veronica and Aaron Roybal who have preceded him in death. Eloy is survived by his wife of 12 years, Mary Roybal; daughter, Chrystal Roybal; son, Aaron Roybal; step-daughters: Beverly Trujillo and Maria Martinez; step-sons: George Rodriguez and Joseph Rodriguez; grandchildren: Juan, Raymond, Rafael,...
Eloy Roybal
Jul 9, 2013
ELOY ROYBAL 62, resident of Pojoaque, passed away July 9, 2013. He was born in Espanola to Veronica and Aaron Roybal who have preceded him in death. Eloy is survived by his wife of 12 years, Mary Roybal; daughter, Chrystal Roybal; son, Aaron Roybal; step-daughters: Beverly Trujillo and Maria Martinez; step-sons: George Rodriguez and Joseph Rodriguez; grandchildren: Juan, Raymond, Rafael,...
Melinda M. Romero
Jul 8, 2013
Melinda Merlie Romero, age 70, a resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on July 8, 2013. She was born on November 12, 1942 to Hilario Padilla and Carmen Sena and married Ruben Romero on July 27, 1991. Melinda is preceded in death by her mother Carmen Sena, father Hilario Padilla, son Richard A. Romero and brother Leroy Padilla. She...
Marion Leo Sanchez
Jul 8, 2013
Former Alamosa resident, Marion Leo Sanchez, 73, passed away July 8, 2013 at his home in New Mexico surrounded by his loving family. Leo was born on November 16, 1939 in Las Animas, Colorado, the son of Leo Sanchez and Jennie Gallegos Sanchez. He was enlisted and served in the United States Navy. He was a member of the VFW,...
