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

Feb 22, 2012

Jose Cornelio Romero, 80, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2012. He was born to Flavio Romero and Agueda Sandoval and was self employed as a painter. He served in the U.S. Army. Private services will be held for the family.

Feb 22, 2012

Alejandro (Alex) Tomas Quintana, a life-long resident of Taos for 76 years, passed away Wednesday after a lengthy illness. Alex retired from Moly Corp in Questa. His love in life were his children and the outdoors. He will always be remembered as an avid outdoorsman who shared this passion with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his...

Feb 22, 2012

Miriam Godbee White, 87, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2012. She was born to Tomas White and Miriam Cooper in Clarksdale, Mississippi and worked as a teacher. No services are scheduled.

Feb 21, 2012

GILBERT J. LOPEZ JR Gilbert went to the Lord on February 21, 2012. He is proceeded in death by his grandparents, Magdalena and Nicholas Escajeda, his uncle Nick Escajeda. He is survived by his wife Percilla and daughter Yvette, parents Margaret E. Lopez and Gilbert Lopez SR, his siblings Jerry, Leonard, and Joni. His special cousin Kelly Lopez and wife...

Feb 21, 2012

Marylyn A. Dudley, age 74, a resident of Angel Fire, NM., passed away Tuesday, February 21st in Santa Fe, NM. No services are arranged for Mrs. Dudley.

Feb 20, 2012

Mrs. Lurene Margret Wilkins born in 1929 in Bastrop, TX.,went to be the Lord on Monday February 20, 2012. She was Preceded in death by her first husband; George t. Cunning sr., Son; Sammy O. Cunning, three Brothers: Edward,John and Sammy wunneburger, her dear parents: Samuel and Lula Wunneburger, and missionaries John and Wanda Casias. She was "Born Again" in...

Feb 20, 2012

Leah L. Peterson, 95, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2012. She was born to Maurice Forward and Veda Bedaine in Michigan and retired from Los Alamos National Laboratory. No services are scheduled.

Feb 19, 2012

Carla Lou McCord, loving wife and mother, died peacefully on February 19, 2012, in San Mateo, California. Carla, 81, was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, William A. McCord, and daughter, Karen L. McCord. She was born on October 9, 1930 in Las Animas, Colorado, to Frank and Iris Hardy. Carla lived a rich and full life,...

Feb 19, 2012

Adelina (Lina) Roybal Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister went peacefully into the hands of her Lord surrounded by her children after a short sudden illness on February 19, 2012. She was born in Pecos, NM on May 8, 1939 and resided in Santa Fe. Lina was preceded in death by her mother, Eleuteria Montano. She is survived by her...

Feb 19, 2012

Susan Janet Wright Small, 84, died peacefully in her sleep at the Taos Retirement Center on Sunday, February 19, 2012 after struggling for several weeks with pneumonia. Born in Livingston Manor NY, she first visited Taos in 1986 and moved here in 1999. She is preceded in death by her father Daniel Wright, her mother Muriel (Mimi) Davis Wright, her...

Feb 19, 2012

Baby Cheyanne Angelita Salazar, 2 months, a resident of Espanola, NM passed away peacefully Sunday, February 19th. She was survived by her parents; Michelle Vigil and Carlos Salazar, siblings; Freddie Salazar, Julian Salazar, Lorenzo Sanchez, Rosita Sanchez, Lucas Sanchez, grandparents; Regino and Edna Salazar of Espanola, Elizabeth Baca of Espanola, Bobby Baca of Nambe and many uncles and aunts. Michelle...

Feb 18, 2012

Cheewio Des Montes Horton, age 42, a resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away Saturday, February 18th. All services for Mr. Horton are pending at this time.

Feb 18, 2012

Alice Jenkins, 89, of Goodman, MO, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2012. She was born to Joseph Phipps and Esther Mable Langley and was a homemaker. No services are scheduled.

Feb 17, 2012

Rue Phillips Dishongh, 99, or Mama Rue as she was known to her family and friends died peacefully on Friday, February 17th. She was born in Wynne, Ark and had been a resident of Canon since 1972. Rue and her husband, Wood, had retired to Taos and ran a local frame shop, The Final Touch for several years. Rue is...

Feb 17, 2012

Tomas Tommy C. Vigil, went to heaven on February 17, 2012 at his home after fighting a long battle with liver cancer. Tomas was born on May 31, 1956 in Santa Fe, NM to his parents Sixto and Maria Elena Vigil. He was raised in Pecos by his grandparents Jose and Valentina Vigil. Tomas was preceded in death by sons...

Feb 17, 2012

Lois Linden (1945-2012) was an independent and beautiful woman who lived life on her own terms. Lois made Taos her home for 23 years and her love of home and garden created a beautiful oasis in the pinons that welcomed family and friends alike. Her sister Kathleen, brother, Gordon and sister-in-law Phyllis, great nephew Griffin, and nieces Sydney and Stefanie...

Feb 16, 2012

Isaac O. Romero, 59, of Llano Quemado passed away February 16, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hipolito and Cirilia Romero, siblings, Christella Romero-Grabowski, Paul Romero, Elba Coca-Aguilar and Glen Romero. He is survived by his wife, Libby Romero, daughters, Nina I. Romero (Richard Glenn) and Crystal Lynn Romero-Cortez (Miguel Abeyta), grandchildren, Alauna Romero (Chris Muniz), Randy...

Feb 16, 2012

Feb 14, 2012

Gilbert J. Casados, 56, of Taos passed away February 14, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Eliza Casados, grandparents, Alfonso and Lucia Martinez and aunt Valentina Martinez. He is survived by his children, Gilbert Casados, Jr. (Stephanie) of Ranchos de Taos, Carla Casados (Chris) of Ranchos de Taos, Carlos Casados (Jessica) of New York and...

Feb 14, 2012

Dylan Ted Motsinger, 33 of Taos, died unexpectedly February 14, 2012. He is proceeded in death by his grandparents, Cecil & Shirley Motsinger and uncle, Robin Eaton. Dylan is survived by his parents, Ted & Donna Motsinger, brothers, Jeff Motsinger (Melissa), Lucas Motsinger (Rachel), and his special niece, Kaileigh Motsinger all from Taos. He is also survived by his grandparents,...