Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Frank Jahoda
Jun 21, 2012
Franz Carl Jahoda, who was born in Vienna, Austria on Sept 16, 1930, died peacefully on June 21, 2012. With his family he emigrated via England to the United States in 1939, and spent several years in Michigan where his Americanization included learning about baseball. He became a lifelong Detroit Tiger fan. He earned a BA from Swarthmore College and...
Donna Woodruff
Jun 18, 2012
Donna Woodruff 93 of Taos passed away on June 18th, 2012. Per her wishes no public services will be held.
Rosita Bustos
Jun 16, 2012
Mrs. Rosita Bustos, age 102 of Torrance, CA. died peacefully on Saturday June 16, 2012. She was born in Chamita to the late Gabriel and Catarina Pacheco in 1910, and was a longtime resident of Ranchitos prior to moving to California. Rosita is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jose H. Bustos, 5 sons: Luis, Augustine, Jerry, Cipriano...
Shirley Neomi Lopez
Jun 15, 2012
Shirley Neomi Lopez, age 63 of Chamisal, NM. passed away on Friday June 15, 2012. She was born to Jose and Nora Roybal in Embudo in 1948, and was a special and loving person to her family and friends. She was preceded in death by grandparents; Defino and Eduvigen Medina, and Benito and Ruberta Roybal. She is survived by husband...
Tomas Herrera, Jr.
Jun 14, 2012
Mr. Tomas Herrera, Jr. , age 84 of Abiquiu, NM. died peacefully on Thursday June 14, 2012, in his home. He resided in Albuquerque until retirement, and along with his wife Rosela, made a home in Abiquiu to enjoy the beauty and outdoors. He loved to fish and hunt, and also enjoyed dancing. He was known for his great sense...
Jerry Robert Carrillo
Jun 13, 2012
JERRY ROBERT CARRILLO Age 57, of Glorieta, passed away June 13, 2012. He is preceded in death by his father, Manuel Carrillo; son, Paul J. Carrillo; brother-in-law, Morris F. Abeyta Sr., sister-in-law, Christine E. Carrillo. He is survived by his daughters: Angel Lujan (Anthony), Denise Lujan; grandchildren: Chantel, Isaiah, Mariah, Patrick and Jesse; mother, Lucille; brothers: Larry, Charlie (Mary); sisters:...
Federico 'Cippy' Trujillo
Jun 13, 2012
Federico Cipriano Trujillo passed away peacefully on June 13, 2012. Private services were held.
Kay Soloman
Jun 12, 2012
Kay Soloman 70 of Taos passed away on June 12, 2012. Full obituary will be posted as soon as it is available.
Wanda Lee Fortlage
Jun 11, 2012
Wanda Lee Fortlage, 73, of Angel Fire passed away on June 11, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents, L.C. Revell Snow and wife Ola. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Glenn A. Fortlage, children, Caren Dautremont (Mike), Jerry Scott Miller (Liz), 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and brother, Lester Snow. Public visitations were held on...
Juan Ignacio Romero
Jun 11, 2012
Juan Ignacio Romero, 53, long life resident of Llano Quemado, passed away unexpectedly on June 11, 2012. He worked for JIR Excavation. He is preceded in death by son, Ignacio Romero and parents, Adelaido and Lucy Romero. He is survived by his wife, Shelly, children, Juan Steven Romero (Tammy), Ashley Romero (Fidel), Kendra Romero (David), Brianna Lucia Romero, grandchildren, Emree...
Sylvia Diamond Elliott
Jun 10, 2012
Sylvia Diamond Elliott Died June 10, 2012 in the presence of her husband and daughter. "She was a fighter to the end", said her attending oncologist. Sylvia grew up in Claremont New Hampshire where she graduated valedictorian of her 1961 high-school class. After her undergraduate degree in Biology from Simmons College in Boston, she joined an advanced degree research technology...
Elias Arellano
Jun 7, 2012
Our beloved Elias Arellano, 71, of Costilla, NM passed away on June 7, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents,Fidel and Eva Padilla Arellano, siblings. Avelinda Trujillo, Maxine Trujillo, Fidel Arellano Jr., Eva Gallegos, Procopio Arellano, and Ene Arellano. He is survived by sisters Tila Gallegos, Edna Gallegos, Lillian Anderson; children Anthony, Carla, and Joey Arellano. Elias was...
Patricia L. Sahd
Jun 6, 2012
Patricia L. Sahd, 98, of Penasco passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, S. Pete El Pite Sahd, parents, Myron and Lillian Lugibihl, siblings, Myron (Bataan), Lorraine LeDuc, Martille Burbank and Boris Lugibihl. She is survived by her sons, Randy Sahd (Diane) and Ted Sahd (Marti), grandchildren, Michelle Phillips, Daniel, Shaun, Kyle...
Ida L. Bustos
Jun 4, 2012
Ida L. Bustos, age 79 of Albuquerque, NM. died peacefully on Monday June 4, 2012 in Los Alamos. She was born in Espanola in 1933 to the late Jacobo and Juanita Lujan, and worked with pride for many years as a sales representative for J.C. Penny. Ida was preceded in death by her parents, and also husband Edward K. Bustos,...
