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

Sep 9, 2011

Mrs. Virgie Vigil, age 57, died on Friday September 9, 2011 in Espanola, NM. She is survived by daughter Angelia Vigil of Albuquerque, NM. and son Anthony Vigil of Santa Cruz, NM., as well as other relatives. A public visitation was held on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 from in the chapel at Rivera Family Funeral Home in Espanola.

Sep 8, 2011

Marion T. Holland, age 91 of Los Alamos, and formerly of Minnesota, died peacefully on Thursday September 8, 2011. She is survived by her daughter Nancy Martin and her husband Dick, and other relatives. No services were arranged and Cremation has taken place.

Sep 8, 2011

Mary H. Rodarte, 89 of Rodarte passed away September 8, 2011. She owned and operated a business with her husand, Julio for over 50 years. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Julio Rodarte Sr., infant son, Albert, parents, Ruben and Adelina Sanchez, grandsons, Steven Phillip and Joseph Rodarte. She is survived by her children, James Rodarte (Harry...

Sep 7, 2011

Sep 6, 2011

Marie Elizabeth Hannock, 86, of Taos passed away September 06, 2011. Mitzi loved Taos and her special gardens as well as her friends and gardens in Philadelphia, Charlotte, Memphis and Dallas. She is preceded in death by her husband, Elwin W. Hannock Jr., brothers, Andreas and Anton Korn. She is survived by children, Marbury Hooey (Richard) of Philadelphia, Anthony Hannock...

Sep 4, 2011

Donelia R. Coca, 95, of Talpa passed away on September 4, 2011. She is preceded in death by husband, Albino Coca, son, Willie coca, sisters, Mary Graham and Carolina Cortez. She is survived by sons, Arthur Coca (Binnie), Robert Coca (Cleo), Ernest Coca, 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 14 great-great granchildren, sister, Margarita Duran and many other relatives and friends....

Sep 3, 2011

Juan Hilario Voigt, 57, of Taos passed away September 3, 2011. He is preceded in death by his mother, Elizaria Coca, brothers, Julian and Fernando Coca. He is survived by mother of his children, Noella Romreo, children, Manuel Voigt, Nolana Romero (Emilio Garcia), Jose Voigt, grandchildren, Manuel, Anthony and Mireya, brothers and sisters, Harry Coca, Irene Ortives (Ray), Marcella Vallejos...

Sep 3, 2011

Sep 2, 2011

Helgy White, Taos artist, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2011 at her home in Taos, New Mexico. Dorothy Jean Helgeson White, known by friends and family as 'Helgy, was born on November 18, 1925 in Eastland, Texas to parents Wiley and Alma Moring Helgeson. Joinerville, Texas, where she grew up, was considered home until she left to attend Baylor...

Sep 1, 2011

Frank Pancho Armijo, 84, of Arroyo Hondo passed away September 1, 2011. He was born and raised in Pena Blanca, NM. He was the last active founding member of the Taos County Sheriff's Posse. He is preceded in death by his parents, Tranquilino and Zenida Armijo, sisters and brothers, Elsie Armijo, Connie Cherelier, Ray and Fred Armijo. He is survived...

Aug 31, 2011

Mr. Bennie Angelo Vigil, age 72 of Santa Fe, NM. died peacefully on Monday August 31, 2011. He was one of the top three longest living heart transplant recipients in the nation. He was especially happy spending time with his beloved family, enjoying fishing, boxing and playing poker. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather & great grandfather. He...

Aug 30, 2011

Aug 28, 2011

Ms. Bayna Hunt, age 63 of Santa Fe, NM. died peacefully on Sunday August 28, 2011 in Santa Fe. She is survived by her daughter Dayna Hunt, and other relatives and friends. All arrangements are pending.

Aug 28, 2011

Alexander Scott Abbott, 90, of Santa Fe, passed away on August 28, 2011. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by the Rivera Family of Santa Fe Funeral Options. (505) 989-7032.

Aug 28, 2011

Dayna Kathrine Hunt, 63, a resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away Sunday, August 28, 2011. Dayna was born in Gallup, NM and was a Practice Manager for a Veterinarian Clinic. She is survived by her children; Mary Elizabeth McKenny, Caitlin Parson, and Ethan Parson. No services were arranged.

Aug 27, 2011

Mrs. Phyllis Mae Phillips, age 83 of Los Alamos, NM. died peacefully on Saturday August 27, 2011 in Los Alamos, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband John Richard Phillips in 2000. She was born in Denver, CO. to the late Frederick Appleton and Hazel L. Fenske-Appleton. She was a longime resident of Los Alamos, since 1947, and...

Aug 25, 2011

Charlotte M Sanchez, 92, went to the Lord on August 25-2011. Born in Raton, NM on March 24-1919. She was preceded in death by her parents Victor and Albina Martinez, the love of her life, husband Toby Clovis Sanchez Sr, sister Corina Martinez, brother Victor M Martinez, sons Toby Jr and baby Ernest, and nephew Ted Sanchez. Charlotte is survived...

Aug 24, 2011

Whitney Ann Russell, age 48, was called to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 24, 2011. Whitney was taken from us as a result of a tragic automobile accident on the outskirts of Española. Whitney is survived by her daughter, Teresa I. Duran of Charleston, South Carolina; mother Yvonne T. Russell, father Richard L. Russell and...

Aug 24, 2011

Margaret Soveida Medina of Santa Fe died on August 24, 2011 from complications of diabetes and congestive heart failure. Born on December 7, 1943, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Margaret was adopted and reared by her paternal grandparents Epimenio and Margarita Medina, who preceded her in death. Also, preceding her in death are her Uncle Delfino Medina of Penasco, her maternal grandparents...

Aug 23, 2011

Lois Atkins, 85, a resident of Ponce De Leon passed away on August 23, 2011. She was born in Harlan County, Kentucky to Virgil and Della Brock. Lois is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Atkins and son, David Atkins. She is survived by her son, Larry Atkins (Teri) of Pascagula, Mississippi, son, Roger Atkins (MaryAnne Redding) of Santa...