Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Alex B. Martinez
Mar 4, 2013
Alex Martinez, 82 of Ranchos de Taos passed away on March 4, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred & Eurcenia Martinez, sisters, Ruth Harden, Maggie Torres, brothers, Juan, Orlando and Ted Martinez. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Valerio Martinez, children, Barbara Richardson (Donald), Loretta Jakobson (Mark), Valerie Lynch (Edward), Andrew Martinez (Suzette), Kevin Martinez,...
John Devito
Mar 4, 2013
John E. DeVito, 63, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 4, after a brief experience with cancer. His partner, Irene, and his family including beloved dogs were at his side. John left this world with the same intensity and joy as he lived his life. He will be dearly missed. John came to Santa Fe, New Mexico...
Milton Eugene Spivey
Mar 4, 2013
Milton Eugene Spivey, 70, of Taos passed away on March 4, 2013 peacefully at home surrounded by his family after battling leukemia. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a police officer in Las Vegas, NV. He was the owner of Spiveys Decorating, along with his wife for 36 years. He is preceded in death by his parents,...
Minnie Griego
Mar 2, 2013
MINNIE GRIEGO Born June 29, 1923, passed away March 2, 2013. She is preceded in death by her mother, Adelina Martinez; father, Ruben Gonzales; daughter, Irma Maez; son, Charlie Griego and granddaughter, Aundria Griego. Minnie is survived by her husband of 67 years, John D. Griego Sr.; her son, John Griego Jr. (Gloria) their children: John III, Jerome and Joshua;...
Pete C. 'Pedro' Martinez
Mar 2, 2013
Pedro Celestino Lazaro Martinez Jr. May 19, 1937 ~ March 2, 2013 Age 75, a resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on March 2, 2013. He is preceded in death by his son Pete P. Martinez III and parents Pedro and Apolonia Martinez. He is survived by his spouse Cecilia Martinez, sons Tony and Steve Martinez, daughters Liz Martinez...
May Woodard
Mar 2, 2013
May Woodard, age 92, a resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on March 2, 2013. No public services will be held and the family would like to thank everyone for thier kind words during this difficult time.
Frank Christopher Salazar
Mar 2, 2013
Frank C. Salazar 7/9/1968-3/2/2013 Of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed suddenly to be with our Lord. Frank was the youngest of six children. Frank was preceeded in death by his baby son Frankie Jr, Father Eusebio, Mother Flora, Brother Larry. He is survived by his daughters Melanie and Alyssa Salazar whom he adored and cherished, his grandson Isaiah, brothers Ronnie,...
Beatrice Ann Valerio
Mar 1, 2013
Beatrice Ann Valerio, 69, of Ranchos de Taos, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away on March 1, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents, Reginio and Epifania Valerio, sisters, Viola Montoya, Eduvigen Vargas and Adelina Vigil, brothers, Elieu, Alex and Gilbert Valerio. She is survived by her husband, Frank Valerio, children, Richard Valerio, Pam Montoya (Edward) and...
Brenda Santistevan Peters
Feb 28, 2013
BRENDA YVETTE SANTISTEVAN PETERS - age 49, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 28th, in Newport News, VA. She is preceded in death by her infant sister, Rubina, her paternal grandparents, Ruben and Ecelia Santistevan, her maternal grandparents, Andres C and Eloisa Maestas; paternal aunts and uncles, Guillermo Santistevan, Feloniz Abeyta, Odilia Trujillo, Candelaria Romero, Viola Chacon and maternal aunts...
Donald Aragon
Feb 27, 2013
Mr. Donald Aragon, age 47, a resident of Albuquerque N.M passed away on February 27, 2013 due to a car accident. He was born on May 12, 1965 in Ensenada, N.M. to Orlinda and Macario Aragon. Donald is preceded in death by his mother Orlinda Aragon, brother Gilibert Aragon, sister Cathy Aragon, grandmother (Mom) Bernie Valdez and grandfather Alfonso Valdez....
Rudolfo Phillip Lopez
Feb 27, 2013
RUDOLFO (RUDY) LOPEZ December 9, 1955 - February 27, 2013 Beloved son, brother, father, grandpa and uncle. He is survived by his loving parents Raymond and Rosina Lopez; his children: Rudy Jr. and wife Jen, Zachary, Matthew, Robert and Nichole; Brothers and sisters: Robert and wife Gloria, Richard and wife Pauline, Robin, Ruth and husband Alfred, Rosemary and many nieces...
Albert Vidaurre
Feb 26, 2013
Albert Vidaurre, 65, of Taos, loving husband and father was called home into the arms of the Lord on February 26, 2013. He graduated from Quantico, VA FBI Academy and was a major for the Taos Police Department. His passions were geneology, painting and woodcarving. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Alice Vidaurre and grandparents, Tranqulino...
Edward C. Vigil Jr.
Feb 26, 2013
Edward C. Vigil Jr., age 61, a lifelong resident of Taos, NM passed away suddenly on February 26, 2013. He was born on January 11, 1952 to Ales and Cesario Vigil Sr. Edward is preceded in death by his father Cesario Vigil Sr., mother Ales Duran and sister Irene Vigil. He is survived by his sisters Dorothy (Jesus) Gutierrez, Ruby...
Diane Conner James
Feb 26, 2013
DIANE CONNER JAMES Diane Conner James a resident of Santa Fe died February 26, 2013. She was born on November 27, 1936 in Rochester, New York to Dr. and Mrs. James F. Conner. She married E. Ralph James, Jr. of Hampton, Virginia in 1964. She is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and sister, Nancy Conner Benson. Diane...
Connie V. Garcia
Feb 26, 2013
Connie V. Garcia, age 70, a resident of Velarde, NM passed away unexpectedly on February 26, 2013. She was born on December 30, 1942 and was married to her loving husband of 53 years, Richard W. Garcia. Connie is preceded in death by her sons Richie Garcia and Raymond Garcia, grandson Albert Garcia and great-grandson Dion Martinez. She is survived...
Rollin Toohey
Feb 24, 2013
Rollin Lee Toohey, 70, of Alcalde, passed away with his loving wife by his side on Sunday, February 24, 2013 following a lengthy illness. Rol was born on June 12, 1942 in Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents Rollin Leo Toohey and June Emerson Lloyd. Rol is survived by his wife Ermeny, children Steve and Kelly Toohey...
James Mason
Feb 23, 2013
James Mason, 86 of Vadito passed away on February 23rd . He was born in Wichita, Kansas abd graduated from high school and in December, 1944 left for military service in convoy duty in the South Pacific. He returned and in 1950, married Margaret Hetzke of Hesston, Kansas. Shortly thereafter he was called to back to active service with the...
