Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Olympia A. Sanchez
Jul 1, 2013
In loving memory of Olympia Griñé-Sanchez January 30, 1962 to July 1, 2013 Olympia Griñé-Sanchez, born in Clayton, New Mexico was one of 9 children born to Joe and Frances Griñé. Olympia was married to Mark Sanchez from Espanola, New Mexico. She is the mother of Aaron Vigil and step-mother to SarahRose Sanchez and Marcos Sanchez. She is survived by...
John Zoltai
Jun 28, 2013
Mr. John Zoltai, age 96, a resident of Los Alamos, NM passed away on June 28, 2013. He was born in 1917 and worked as a Wood Carver. No public services were held and the family would like to thank everyone for their kind words during this difficutlt time.
Richard Kuska
Jun 28, 2013
Richard Dick Val Kuska Lover of Beauty Dick passed beyond pain on June 28, 2013 at his home in Taos, New Mexico. Born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1929, he graduated from Benson High School, The University of Nebraska (where he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity) and Harvard Business School. Dick's passion for art and beauty was reflected...
Kenneth Aldrich
Jun 27, 2013
Mr. Kenneth Aldrich, age 70, a resident of Angel Fire, NM passed away on June 27, 2013. He was born in 1942 to Arthur Aldrich and Mildred Taylor and was married to Leigh Aldrich. No public services were held and the family would like to thank everyone for their kind words during this difficult time.
Elias Vargas
Jun 26, 2013
Elias Vargas 86, a resident of Taos, was called to be with our Lord on June 26th, 2013. Born on March 4, 1927 in Folsom, New Mexico, and raised in Taos, Elias joined the Navy, served in World War II and received a WWII Victory Medal from the United States Navy. Upon his discharge from the Navy, he met and...
Bennie J. Mondragon
Jun 23, 2013
Bennie J. Mondragon, 75, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on June 23, 2013. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Manuelita Mondragon, father, Elfido Mondragon and brother, Leo Mondragon. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Parraz Mondragon, mother, Manuelita Mondragon, sons, Ronnie Mondragon (Anna) and James Mondragon (Monica), step-daughters, Veronica Parraz Cordova (Anthony) and Erica Parraz...
Maria F Ulibarri
Jun 23, 2013
MARIA F. ULIBARRI Born September 23, 1915, Maria passed away peacefully at home on June 23, 2013. Maria was preceded in death by her parents, Ramon and Rita Flores; three brothers and one sister. Maria is survived by her only son, Dan C. Ulibarri and wife Virginia; grandchildren: Daniel P. Ulibarri, Brandie M. Ulibarri, Emilio C. Ulibarri, Santiago C. Ulibarri,...
Michael Delise
Jun 21, 2013
Mr. Michael Walter Delise, age 64, a resident of Carson, NM passed away on June 21, 2013. He was born to Michael Delise and Angeline Vinci in 1949 and was a Carver for Taos Drums. No public services were held and the family would like to thank evryone for their kind words during this difficult time.
James C. Martinez
Jun 21, 2013
James Clotario Martinez, 50 of El Llano passed away on June 21, 2013 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his father Jose Clotario Martinez, mother Orlinda Martinez, maternal grandparents Felix and Apolonia Espinoza, paternal grandparents Fidel and Adelina Martinez, and nieces Claudette Martinez and Anna Ortiz. James was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, nephew,...
Annie Coriz
Jun 20, 2013
ANNIE CORIZ Annie Coriz, 81, passed away on June 20. She was preceded in death by her parents Manuel and Jesusita Coriz; and her cousin, Josephine Gonzales. A beautiful and caring person, she had a gentle heart and a heartfelt faith. Special thanks to her close friends: Sara, Griffin, Kathleen and Hospice caregiver Viola for their gracious and supportive care....
Julia Shanks
Jun 19, 2013
Julia Shanks, 96, of Arroyo Seco passed away on June 19, 2013. She is preceded in death by her son, Bill Shanks. She is survived by her daughter, Merlinda Robbins (Fred). Graveside service was held on June 22, 2013 at the Las Cruces Cemetery.
