Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Rhoda Frances Sanchez
Aug 4, 2011
Rhoda Frances Sanchez, age 35 of Santa Fe died peacefully on Thursday August 4, 2011. She was born in 1975 to Herminio and Frances Sanchez, and was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her mother Frances Sanchez, companion Michelle Urioste, five nephews/nieces whom she helped raise; Loriann, Marcos, Jacob, and Alicia Sena, and Fernando Sena, Jr.,...
Phillip A. Talachy
Aug 4, 2011
Mr. Phillip A. Talachy, age 80 of Alcalde, NM. died peacefully on Thursday August 4, 2011 in Albuquerque. He was born to the late Matias and Hazel Talachy in Rocky Ford, CO. in 1930. He joined the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1959. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends camping, fishing and hunting. He was...
Ciara Amber Barela
Aug 4, 2011
Ciara Amber Barela, 15, of Penasco passed away on August 04, 2011. Ciara was born at 23 weeks and only weighed 12 ounces and regardless of her daily struggles, she always had a bubbly personality. She was loved by everyone she met, she always greeted everyone with her beautiful bright smile and sparkling eyes. She received many awards, recently receiving...
Joseph Mcginnis
Aug 3, 2011
Joseph H. McGinnis, 77, passed away August 3, 2011. He was born in Big Spring, TX, and graduated in 1951 from Plainview High School (TX). He joined the U.S. Air Force one week later and served 18 months in Tripoli, Libya, and was honorably discharged in 1955. When asked about his military service, he recently stated that, I might have...
Nancy Romero
Aug 3, 2011
Nancy Magdalena Romero, 69, of Taos passed away on August 03, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest G. and Tavita Romero and sister, Christine Romero. She is survived by her children, Randy Torres and Suzanne Nachtrieb, grandchildren, Victor, Michael, Joshua and Jose Torres, Christopher, Shaylee and Michael, sisters and brothers, Jane Medina (Richard), Sylvia Archuleta, Marie...
Bartolo Cortez-Garcia
Aug 2, 2011
Bartolo Cortez-Garcia, 93, of Santa Fe passed away on August 2, 2011. A visitation will take place on Sunday, August 7, 2011 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. A rosary will be recited from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Both services will be held at the Rivera Family of Santa Fe Funeral Options Chapel. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, August...
Joann Lopez Richardson
Aug 2, 2011
JoAnn Lopez Richardson, August 16, 1947 May 08, 2011, resident of Salida, CO. After a courageous 2 year battle with cancer, JoAnn passed away peacefully with her family at her home in Salida, CO. JoAnn was born in Fairview, New Mexico and was raised in both Espanola and Abiquiu, New Mexico. JoAnn graduated from Espanola Valley High School and after...
James 'Jimmy' Johnson
Aug 1, 2011
JAMES L. "JIMMY" JOHNSON 5/15/65 - 7/27/11 Jimmy Johnson, 46 years old, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday July 27, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father Fred Johnson. Jimmy is survived by his mothers: Flora and Patty, brothers: David, Larry, Jerry, Chuck, and Freddie, Sisters: Melissa and Renee, former wife: Maria, daughters: Latisha and Elianna, and his son Lorenzo....
Luis Apodaca
Jul 31, 2011
Luis Apodaca, 55, of Santa Fe passed away on July 31, 2011 due to an illness. He was born on March 30, 1956 in Santa Fe to Luisa Apodaca and Bernardino Apodaca, and married Kathy Apodaca on July 9, 2011. Luis is preceded in death by his mother, Luisa Apodaca and father, Bernardino Apodaca. He is survived by his wife,...
Martha Gonzales
Jul 29, 2011
Martha Marty Gonzales, 74, passed away Friday, July 29, 2011 in Albuquerque. She was born Madrid, NM to Loreto and Adela Ramos. She was preceded in death by her parents, late husband, Delferio Gonzales, step-son, Edmund Gonzales and brother, John Ramos. She is survived by her children, Susan Olguin (Louis) of Albuquerque; Karen Martinez (Emilio) of Ranchos de Taos; and...
Corina Cisneros
Jul 29, 2011
Corine Cisneros of Questa was called home by our Father in Heaven on July 29, 2011. Corine was currently a resident of Taos Living Center and had celebrated her 101st birthday on May 25, with family, staff and other residents. She received a proclomation making May 25 Corine Cordova Cisneros day in Questa. This was awarded to her by Mayor...
Manuel Mendoza
Jul 28, 2011
Manuel Mendoza, 70, of Tucson, AZ passed away on July 28, 2011. The Mendoza family has entrusted their loved one to: The Rivera Family of Santa Fe Funeral Options 417 East Rodeo Rd. Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 989-7032 santafefuneraloption.com
Luis L. Atencio
Jul 27, 2011
Luis Leandro Atencio Born February 27, 1925, passed on to eternal life on July 27, 2011. Luis was born, and died peacefully in the more-than-a-century old family home in Santo Nino after a long illness. Born to Vicente Atencio and Noberta Roybal Atencio, Luis was the youngest of eight children. Mr. Atencio was the last surviving Atencio from his generation...
Flora Griego
Jul 27, 2011
Flora M. Griego, 80, born in La Madera, NM, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacfully Wednesday, July 27th at her home with her family by her side. She married Christobal E. Griego on June 28, 1948 in El rito, NM. She is preceded in death by her father; Octaviano Pena, mother; Epifania Pena. She is survived by her...
Raymundo Uribe-Torres
Jul 26, 2011
Raymundo Uribe-Torres, 50, of Santa Fe passed away on July 26, 2011. A visitation and rosary were held on July 29, 2011 at the Rivera Family of Santa Fe Funeral Options Chapel. The Uribe-Torres family has entrusted their loved one to: The Rivera Family of Santa Fe Funeral Options 417 E. Rodeo Road Santa Fe, NM 87505 santafefuneraloption.com (505) 989-7032
