Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Victoria Sandoval
Jan 2, 2012
Victoria Angelina Marie Sandoval, 22, of Santa Fe, passed away on January 2, 2012 due to a lengthy illness. She was born on September 17, 1989 to Stella L. Sandoval and Alvin D. Sandoval. Victoria is preceded in death by her Uncles, Angelo Sandoval and Joseph Lucero, Maternal Grandparents, Robert and Erlinda Lucero, and Cousins, Serena and Shane Toombs. She...
Terecita Deherrera
Jan 1, 2012
Terecita DeHerrera, 91, of Valdez and Denver, CO passed away on January 01, 2012. She is preceded in death by her sons, Elias Clovis Herrera and Adonias Garcia, husband, Matias DeHerrera, parents, Marcos and Genoveva Montoya, brothers, Presentacion, Cornelio and Rufino Monotya and sister, Eleonor Vigil. She is survived by her daughter, Nora Sillas, grandchildren, Juanita Sillas Lucero (Mike), Abel...
Maria Elena Salazar
Dec 31, 2011
Maria Elena Salazar, 82, of Valdez passed away December 31, 2011. She is survived by children, Vickie (Meliton), Robert and Mary Ann, 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Rosary was recited on January 4, 2012. Funeral mass was held on January 5, 2012. Both services were held at the Valdez Church. Interment was held at the Valdez Cemetery.
David R. Vigil
Dec 31, 2011
The family of David R. Vigil (Dave) is sad to announce his passing on Saturday December 31st 2011. David was a Taos High graduate (class of 1974), a veteran of the United States Air Force, a retired Taos High School Vocational teacher (1981- 2006). Dave was currently employed with the Taos County Assessors Office as a Global Information Systems (GIS)...
Elma Faye Kilgore
Dec 31, 2011
Ms. Elma F. Kilgore, age 84 of Los Alamos, passed away due to due to an automobile accident on Saturday December 31, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband Louis D. Kilgore. She was a member of The Los Alamos Hospital Auxiliary & senior Citizens organizations, where she enjoyed Line dancing and playing Pinochle. She moved to Los...
Forrest P. Strong
Dec 30, 2011
Forrest Paul Strong, age 74, a resident of Los Alamos, NM, passed away Friday, December 30, 2011. Forrest was an art teacher for many years in the Los Alamos Public School System. He is preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Strong; sister, Bernita Strong and brother, Neil Strong. He is survived by his son; Nathan Strong of Harpers Ferry,...
Michael C. Dyke
Dec 30, 2011
Mr. Michael C. Dyke, age 61 of Tesuque, NM. died peacefully on Friday December 30, 2011. He is a United States Army, receiving The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea), as well as other medals/awards. . He is survived by his beloved wife Susan, and cherished family members. All services will take place in Santa Fe through our branch location on...
Michael Dyke
Dec 30, 2011
Michael C. Dyke was born on August 11, 1950 and passed away on December 30, 2011 after a tough battle with cancer. He was a lifetime resident of Tesuque, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his parents Lourdes and Norman Dyke. He is survived by his wife of 31 years Susan, his daughter Nancy Arellano, step son Brian...
Mary Flossie Ocanas
Dec 30, 2011
Mary Flossie Ocanas, 78, of Ranchos de Taos passed peacefully away on December 30, 201. Flossie volunteered and for many years managed the Manos Amigos for San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church and was also a member of the Secular Franciscans. She taught school for many years in Wisconsin and in Taos. She is preceded in death by her husband...
Jason Johnson
Dec 29, 2011
~ Mr. Jason Leonard Johnson ~ Age 32 of Albuquerque, NM. and formerly of Alcalde, passed away on December 29, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father Edwin Johnson, grandfather Juan Maestas and cousin Marcos Martinez. He enjoyed his career as a cosmetologist, and was a very generous, loving & caring person, a great baker, party planner and...
Julian R. Varela
Dec 29, 2011
Julian R. Varela, 49, of Taos passed away on December 29, 2011. Julians time was tragically cut short because of a traffic accident. He is predeceased by his brother Conner R. Quintana. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Marci Beatty, his daughters Hannah & Mary Margaret Varela, all of Taos. He is also survived by his mother...
Georgia Morgan
Dec 28, 2011
Georgia Morgan 45, of Santa Fe, NM passed away on December 28, 2011 as a result of an accident. She is preceded in death by her son, Lenny Carreno in June 2011. Lenny was very dear to her and is missed very much by his entire family. She is also preceded in death by her grandparents; Librado and Piedad Lucero....
Lawrence P. Martinez
Dec 27, 2011
Mr. Lawrence P. Martinez of Santa Fe, NM. died peacefully on Tuesday December 27, 2011 in Santa Fe, NM. He is survived by brother Robert Martinez and other beloved members of the family. A memorial service will be held & arranged by the family themselves.
Eddie S. Ortiz
Dec 27, 2011
Eduardo (Eddie) S. Ortiz, our beloved brother, uncle, God father, of Santa Fe, NM. passed away suddenly on Tuesday December 27, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents Jose & Carmelita Ortiz, son James Ortiz, daughter Crystal Paiz, niece Roberta Ann Ortiz, nephew Jeffrey Ortiz, brothers in law; Nate Benavidez and Cristobal Montoya and sister in law Angie...
