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

Feb 23, 2013

SOFIA (SOPHIE) ROMERO 93, lifelong resident, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013 at home with family by her side. She is preceded in death by her parents Petronila Lucero and Agustin Garcia; husband Valentin Romero; son David Romero; brothers: Esquipula Garcia and Genaro Garcia; and sister Mary Baca. Sophie is survived by her daughters: Angie Anaya (Michael) and Stella Romero;...

Feb 23, 2013

MARIE BOWLES VIGIL passed away February 23, 2013. A Mass will be celebrated at St. Anne Catholic Church on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.

Feb 22, 2013

Feb 20, 2013

Isaac Josie Villareal, age 43, a resident of Alcalde passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. Isaac was preceded in death by his mother Yvonne Villareal and father Isaac Griego, grandparents Ernestina and Cesario Villareal and uncle Tino Villareal, cousins Leonard, Gary and Jordan Garcia, Isaac Hernandez, Leo Nevarez, and Andres Villareal Jr. May all their precious souls rest...

Feb 20, 2013

Mr. John J. Hizny Jr., age 68, passed away on February 20, 2013. He was born to John J. Hizny Sr. and Ruth Akerson in 1944 and worked as an Optical Engineer. No public services were held and the family would like to thank everyone for their kind words during this difficult time.

Feb 20, 2013

Feb 20, 2013

Mary Lou Romero, age 77, a resident of Cuyamungue passed away on February 20, 2013. She was born on February 16, 1936 in Santa Fe to Irene and Salvador Abeyta and married Benito Romero in September 1954. Mary Lou is preceded in death by her father, Salvador Abeyta, mother, Irene Abeyta, brother, Robert Abeyta, sisters, Annie Muller and Isabel Abeyta...

Feb 19, 2013

Sarah Vences, age 51, a resident of Dixon, NM passed away on February 19, 2013. She was born on November 23, 1961 in Embudo, NM to Ernestina Gonzales and John Patrick Sweeney. Sarahs pride and joy were her son and grandson. She loved all her family. She was a care giver to a few immediate family members. Sarah is preceded...

Feb 19, 2013

German Ruiz, age 48, a resident of Espanola passed away on February 19, 2013. He was born on June 6, 1964 in California to Delia and Rogelio Ruiz. German is preceded in death by his father Rogelio A. Ruiz, and brothers Abel Ruiz an Rogelio Tito Ruiz. He is survived by his fiancé Annette Chacon of Espanola, NM, daughters Melissa...

Feb 18, 2013

Feb 18, 2013

Feb 17, 2013

Irene J. Valerio Tafoya, 53, of Talpa passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2013. She is preceded in death by her mother, Augustina Valerio and stepfather, Sam Lucero, brother, Abner Lucero and brother-in-law, Ralph Aguilar. She is survived by her husband, Nick Tafoya Sr., daughter, Cindy Martinez (Richard), son, Nick Tafoya Jr. (Michelle), grandchildren, Haley Fay Martinez and Joaquin Tafoya....

Feb 17, 2013

NESTORITA (ESTHER) ENCINIAS Age 63, resident of Rowe, NM passed away February 17, 2013. She was born to Vivian Sanchez and Federico Encinias. She is preceded in death by her parents; her brother Tony Encinias; sisters: Juana Atencio, Rufina Vigil, Teresa Cardenas, Inez Garcia, Georgia Ortiz and Sheila (Lucille) Albers. Esther is survived by her son, Leonard Armijo; granddaughter Sabrina...

Feb 16, 2013

Manuel Santistevan, 46, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2013. He is preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Santistevan and aunt, Elise Griego. He is survived by his sister, Lorraine Rascon (Octavio), brother, Robert Santistevan (Juliana), nephews, Robert Jr., Johnny, and Joseph Santistevan and Jorge Rascon, nieces, Crystal and Nadine Rascon, grand niece, Kimberly Rascon, many other...

Feb 16, 2013

ROSE ROMERO Born Nov. 14, 1958, passed away on Feb. 16, 2013. She is survived by four children: Vickie, Sylvia, Manuel and Roseann Marie Romero; five grandchildren; three sisters; many nieces and nephews; and a very special friend Chuck Mackey. A Rosary will be recited at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 417 Agua Fria St. on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013...

Feb 16, 2013

Fred C. Anglada, 82, of Taos passed away on February 16, 2013. He is preceded in death by parents, Ramon and Elisaida Anglada, sisters, Ursula Lujan, Juanita Romero and Escolastica Gonzales. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Carol Anglada, children, David Anglada (Janice), Luanne Gonzales (Mark), Diane Anglada Perea (Marvin), Adrianna Anglada, Dolores Trujillo, Cathy Baca (Phillip),...

Feb 16, 2013

Manuel Santistevan, 46, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2013. He is preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Santistevan and aunt, Elise Griego. He is survived by his sister, Lorraine Rascon (Octavio), brother Robert Santistevan (Juliana), nephews, Robert Jr., Johnny, and Joseph Santistevan and Jorge Rascon, nieces, Crystal and Nadine Rascon, grand niece, Kimberly Rascon, and many...

Feb 15, 2013

STELLA SOSAYA MONTOYA Age 86, passed away Friday, February 15, 2013. She was born September 10, 1926. She was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the daughter of Augustine and Victoria Sosaya, deceased. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Eloy J. Montoya, who passed away March 20, 2012; brother Augustine Sosaya Jr.; sisters: Mary...

Feb 15, 2013

Edwin Billy Martinez, 48, of La Loma passed away on February 15, 2013. He is survived by daughter, Ashley Martinez, granddaughters, Marisella Sanchez and Infiniti Martinez, parents, Toby and Maida Martinez, brother, Thomas Martinez and sisters, Maureen Eirich (Chris)and Elizabeth Martinez, godaughter and niece, Daisy Eirich and nephew, Dean Eirich. Rosary was recited on February 20, 2013 at Rivera Chapel...

Feb 15, 2013

Ms. Marion Louise Hay, age 83, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2013. She was born to Emmerson Hay and Emily Grainger in 1929 and worked as a Secretary at TriTex. No public services were held and the family would like to thank everyone for their kind words and support during this difficult time.