Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Ramon B. Dominguez Jr.
Jan 1, 2013
Ramon B. Dominguez, Jr., 57, a lifelong resident of Abiquiu, NM, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Ramon was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Dominguez; his parents, Ramon B. Dominguez Sr. and Criselda Dominguez; and in-laws, Rafael and Inez Trujillo. Ramon, better known as "Mon, served God as a Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus in...
Concepcion Aragon
Dec 30, 2012
Concepcion M. Aragon, 59, of El Prado passed away December 30, 2012. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carolina Aragon, grandson, Andres Dominguez and son, Concepcion Chonito Aragon. He is survived by his children, Brenda Aragon, Miguel Aragon (Concha), Vidal Aragon (Tina), Soraya Aragon, many grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Public visitation was held on January 2,...
Richard Alen Villaire
Dec 29, 2012
RICHARD VILLAIRE 54, of Santa Fe, passed away December 29, 2012. He was born May 3, 1958 in Royal Oak, MI to Theresa and Gerald Villaire. He is husband to Monica Villaire-Garcia, whom he married in April of 1988. Richard is preceded in death by his mother, Theresa. He is survived by his wife, Monica; daughters: Casey and Mareesa Villaire;...
Fidel Patricio Ortega
Dec 29, 2012
FIDEL ORTEGA Age 64, of Santa Fe, passed away December 29, 2012 after a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his parent, Gavino Ortega; brother, Toby Ortega; and sister, Angie Ortiz. He is survived by his mother, Melinda Ortega; brother, Joe Ortega; wife Tessie; brother Frank and Martin Ortega; sister Maria Abeyta (Bobby); brother-in-law, Frank Ortiz; step children:...
Matthew Matty Solano
Dec 27, 2012
Mr. Matthew William Solano, PIC Age 70, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2012, U.S. Marine, lifelong resident of Santa Fe, NM called to be an angel for the family he left behind. He is survived by his brothers: Fred, Roman and Joe Solano; also by his children: Tina and Annette Solano, daughters of Eloise with grandchildren Jessica, Raul Jr.,...
Matthew 'Matty' Solano
Dec 27, 2012
Mr. Matthew William Solano, age 70, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2012. He was born to Julian Solano and Eufemia Romero in 1942 and worked as an Air Craft Technician. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 12:00pm (noon) at the Rivera Family Funeral Home Chapel in Espanola, NM. Interment will take place at...
Maria Olivama Gaul
Dec 27, 2012
VAMA GAUL 70, of Tesuque, NM passed away December 27, 2012. She was born March 8, 1942 to Anita CleoFas and Federico Griego. She was married to Julian Gaul on July 4, 1963 in Detroit, MI. She is preceded in death by her parents; and her cousins/sister, Viola Lovato. Vama is survived by her husband, Julian Gaul; son, Frederick Gaul...
Seymour E. Wheelock
Dec 26, 2012
Mr. Seymour E. Wheelock, age 94, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2012. He was born to Seymore E. Wheelock and Louise Nance in 1918, worked as a Pediatrician, and was married to Janet Wheelock. Seymour will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. A public service was held for Dr. Seymour E. Wheelock on Sunday, February 17,...
Nicholas L Baker
Dec 25, 2012
NICHOLAS L. BAKER 29, of Santa Fe, passed away December 25, 2012. He is survived by his daughter, Mariah D. Baker; his parents Mary and Thomas Baker; his sister Georgia G. Baker; grandparents: Eli and Antonia Tafoya and Tonita Lopez; uncles and aunts; and many cousins. Nicholas liked hunting, fishing, quality time with his daughter Mariah and his family and...
Maria Flora Tapia
Dec 24, 2012
MARIA FLORA TAPIA 92, of Santa Fe, passed away December 24, 2012. She was born in San Miguel, NM on May 19, 1920. She is preceded in death by her parents, Luis and Ramoncita Gonzales Tapia; brothers: Manuel, Eloy (Avelina), Ernesto (Marianita), Raphael, Celestino and Timoteo (Martina) Tapia; sisters: Pelagia (Joaquin) Segura, and Arabella (Luciano) Lopez. She is survived by...
Maria Porfiria Moore
Dec 24, 2012
Maria Porfiria Guara Moore, 87, of Taos passed away December 24, 2012. Porfiria was raised in the historical district of La Loma, later residing in Ranchitos. She is preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Moore, parents, Nabor and Adelaida Bent Guara, siblings, Amelia G. Rivera, Louis, Henry and Felix Guara, Delia G. Sisneros, nephews, Martin Rivera, great-nephews, Lawrence and...
Elena M. Vigil
Dec 24, 2012
Elena M. Vigil, 79, passed away on December 24, 2012 after several months of illness. Elena is a former owner of Gallery Elena in Taos, a business she and her husband established a few years after coming to Taos. With her four children grown and her husbands career in art flourishing, the Vigils moved from California to Taos in the...
