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

Roger W. Rael

Roger W. Rael

May 12, 2013

Roger Rael, Rebel 48, of Questa passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2013. He is preceded in death by his father, Eloy E. Rael, infant sister, Lori Rael, great nephews, Jonathan Montoya and Paul Emilio Trujillo Jr. He is survived by his son, Ryan Rael, mother, Adonilia Rael, brothers and sisters, Viola Trujillo (Fernie), Irene Montoya (Jake), Evaristo Rael (Barbara),...

Christina 'Tina' Chavez

Christina 'Tina' Chavez

May 8, 2013

Christina Tina Chavez, born on July 26, 1978, went home to join her sister Lisa Jenny Chavez and all the angels in Gods heavenly kingdom as promised by our Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Age 34, she passed peacefully with family surrounding her as her Savior took her by the hand and gently lead her home. Preceded...

Christina 'Tina' Chavez

Christina 'Tina' Chavez

May 8, 2013

Christina Tina Chavez, born on July 26, 1978, went home to join her sister Lisa Jenny Chavez and all the angels in Gods heavenly kingdom as promised by our Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Age 34, she passed peacefully with family surrounding her as her Savior took her by the hand and gently lead her home. She...

Kenny King

Kenny King

May 7, 2013

Kenny King, 55, of Questa passed away unexpectedly on May 7, 2013. He is preceded in death by his son, Joseph King, parents and two brothers. He is survived by his wife, Joy King, children, Ben King (Rachel), Jessica Coss (Clayton), Arielle Hampton (James) and grandson, Gideon Hampton. Arrangements are pending.

Carlotta Clark-Van Brunt

Carlotta Clark-Van Brunt

May 7, 2013

Carlotta Clark-Van Brunt Has passed away after a determined battle with cancer. She will be remembered as a devoted mom to her own children, as well as to a circle of loved ones she mentored. Carlotta was a pursuer of justice, a fine equestrian, lover of travel, good humor, and scary movies. Carlotta is survived by her husband, Willie, her...

Mike G. Abeyta

Mike G. Abeyta

May 6, 2013

Mike G. Abeyta, age 59, a resident of Espanola passed away on May 6, 2013. He was born on March 25, 1954 in Chamisal, NM to Florida Abeyta and Charlie Abeyta Sr. Mike is preceded in death by his father Charlie Abeyta Sr., mother Florida Abeyta, and brother Charlie Abeyta Jr. He is survived by his daughter Michelle and Ralph...

Lila F. Rivera

Lila F. Rivera

May 5, 2013

Lila Fernandez, 81, a lifelong resident of Espanola went home to meet her Heavenly Savior on May 5, 2013 after a lengthy illness with Alzheimers. Her passion in life was to love and serve the Lord each day. Lila is preceded in death by her mother-in-law Celia Archuleta (daughter of the late Candido and Sostena Gomez) and niece Stephanie Castaneda...

Lillie M. Perea

Lillie M. Perea

May 4, 2013

Lillie Perea, age 75, a resident of Anton Chico, NM passed away on May 4, 2013 due to a longtime illness. She was born on June 25, 1937 to Juan and Stella Maestas and adoptive mother Rita Marquez. Lillie is preceded in death by her adoptive mother Rita Marquez, parents Juan and Stella Maestas, brothers Jose, Levi, Richard and Leroy...

Daniel Suazo

Daniel Suazo

May 4, 2013

Daniel Simon Suazo, 25, of El Prado passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2013. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Ernesto Griego, Max Suazo and Tomas Cruz, uncles, Severo Griego and Reggie Suazo, cousin, Antonio Romero and best friend, Nathaniel Maestas. He is survived by his parents, Simon Griego and Rosemarie Cruz, mother, Yolanda Suazo, brothers and sisters,...

Alice C. Steinmann

Alice C. Steinmann

May 3, 2013

Mrs. Alice C. Steinmann, age 88, a resident of Taos, NM passed away peacefully on May 3, 2013. She was born to Howard Yost and Ollie Kramer in 1924. No public services were held and the family would like to thank everyone for their kind words during this difficult time.

Mary Ellen Bradley

Mary Ellen Bradley

May 3, 2013

Mary Ellen Bradley died on May 3rd, 2013 at 12:00 am at the age of 79. Mary Ellen was born on April 5th, 1934 in Athens, Texas to Cecil Omar Martin and Lovedy May. Mary Ellen graduated from Athens High School. In 1952, she married Leo Dow Bradley and moved to Beaumont, Texas. She earned 2 degrees from Lamar University...

Steven Campbell

Steven Campbell

May 2, 2013

Free from the pain and illness in this world, our Dear Son, Brother, Uncle (Bubba), Friend, and Soul Mate, Steven R. Campbell returned to his creator in peace and with grace on Thursday May 2nd, 2013. His laughter, candor, insight, advice, sarcasm, humor, and absolute love for life will be tremendously missed by all who were drawn to his bright...

Baby Celeste Guillen-Galdamez

Baby Celeste Guillen-Galdamez

May 2, 2013

Baby Girl Celeste Guillen-Galdamez, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2013. She was born to Noe Guillen-Soriano and Leidy L. Galdamez-Melara. No public services were held and the family would like to thank everyone for their kind words during this difficult time.

Ilse Woerndle

Ilse Woerndle

May 1, 2013

ILSE SPEMANN WOERNDLE. Born in Stuttgart, Germany to Adolf Spemann and Ernestine (Ina) Schulz Spemann, as the youngest of four children. Ilse passed away at 10:10 p.m. on May 1, 2013 at Holy Cross Hospital in Taos, New Mexico, after struggling through the Winter with a congestive heart condition. In spite of her illness and in- sufficient oxygen at this...

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