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

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,...

Feb 13, 2012

Feb 13, 2012

Frank Paul Mares, passed away on February 13, 2012. He was born on March 2, 1927 in La Cienega and grew up in Cerrillos, NM. His father was Laurencio Mares and his mother was Manuelita Montoya Mares. Frank had two brothers, Fidel and Felipe, and two sisters, Nora and Josie. Frank entered the Army during the Korean conflict. Frank is...

Feb 12, 2012

Frutoso A. Lopez, 62, of Taos passed away February 12, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernesto and Emelina (Emily) Lopez, mother in law, Precy Martinez and sister in law, Lucy Cruz (Bill). He is survived by his wife, Velma Lopez, son, Flavio Lopez, daughter, Alicia Lopez, grandchildren, Andres, Xavier and Diego Lopez, siblings, Eddie Lopez (Debbie),...

Feb 10, 2012

Mrs. Beverly Kaur-Armendariz, age 61, of Abiquiu, NM. passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10th. Upon retirement she resided in Abiquiu, and enjoyed cooking and time spent with family. She loved her trips to shop at her favorite store-"Ross", and admired her St. Anthony collection and her turtle collection (her favorites). She was preceded in death by parents Pablo and...

Feb 9, 2012

Ms. Cynthia Aggie Lovato, age 45, a resident of Santa Fe, NM., passed away Thursday, February 9th. Cynthia is servived by her sisters; Deborah Lovato, Lisa Lopez, Jeanette Esquibel, brothers; Ernesto Lopez and Anthony Lovato. No services were arranged for Ms. Cynthia.

Feb 8, 2012

Pedro "Pete" Nicanor Griego, 78, of Rowe, NM, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2012. He was born to Lourdes Ortega and Florencio Griego and worked as a Cement Finisher for the City of Santa Fe. No services are scheduled at this time.