Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Raymond Shiel
Nov 21, 2011
Ray Shielself-taught artist, designer, craftsman, musician, companion, and fatherpassed away peacefully on November 21, 2011. A thirty year resident of Taos, Ray was born in Providence, RI. Over the years, he touched and entertained countless people. For a time, he was lead singer and guitar player for the house band, The Wild Turkey, in Red River. Later he applied his...
Claire Pierpoint
Nov 20, 2011
Mrs. Claire Pierpoint, age 88 of Santa Fe, NM. died peacefully on Sunday November 20, 2011 in Santa Fe. She is survived by her daughter Carol-Renee Pierpoint and other relatives. Arrangements for cremation have been made, no public services will be held.
Shirley J. Reynolds
Nov 20, 2011
Shirley J. Reynolds, age 90, a resident of Santa Fe, NM., died peacefully on Sunday, November 20th. Shirley is preceded in death by her father; James R. Hess and mother; Beatrice Jones. She is survived by her children; Leslie and Wendy Reynolds. Cremation is taking place, no services have been scheduled.
Christo Popoff
Nov 19, 2011
Christo M. Popoff of Santa Fe died at home on Saturday November 19th, 2011, at the age of 90. He was born on January 4, 1921 in Svishtov, Bulgaria, to Michail and Ivanka Popoff. He studied law in Sofia, Bulgaria, and received his PhD in Law in Heidelberg, Germany. He received his Masters of Library Science from the University of...
Eliza M. Rodarte
Nov 17, 2011
Eliza M. Rodarte, 98, of Rodarte passed away November 17, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frumencio Rodarte sons, Elmer and Enos Rodarte, parents, Trinidad and Elizita Martinez, grandsons, Jeffrey Gurule, Fernando, Aaron and Ronnie Rodarte, granddaughter, Patricia Armijo, great granddaughter, Elizabeth Rodarte, daughter in law, Ann Rodarte, sister, Aurora Lujan and brother, Fidel Martinez. She is...
Dolores Varoz
Nov 16, 2011
Dolores I. Varoz 88, of Des Montes passed away November 16, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lee Varoz Sr., son, Joel Varoz, parents, Daniel and Rosita Herrera, three sisters and two brothers. She is survived by children, Lolita Baez (Frank) of Denver, Elisia Luna (Pantaleon) of Arlington, TX, Edith Simon (Andre) of Grand Prairie, TX, Lee...
Theresa 'Stacey' Torres
Nov 16, 2011
Theresa J. Torres (Stacey) Stacey Torres, age 80, of Lansing, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2011. She was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on August 1, 1931, the daughter of Agapito and Manuelita Montoya, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her beloved husband Alfred Sr. of 55 years, sons Peter (Debbie), Andrew, Alfred Jr.(Lu),...
Gilda Quintana
Nov 15, 2011
Mrs. Gilda Quintana, age 86 of Cuarteles, NM. died peacefully on Tuesday November 15, 2011 in Oxnard, CA. She was born in San Pedro, NM. to the late Melecio and Braulia Fresquez. Gilda worked for many years at J.W. Owens then she worked at Peoples until retirement. She was a devoted member of the parish of Iglesia De Santa Cruz...
Chris Trujillo
Nov 14, 2011
Christopher Chris P. Trujillo, 43 of Canon passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2011. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Carlos J. and Amelia Trujillo and Feloberto and Euforocinia Montoya. He is survived by his parents, George and Isabel Trujillo, brother, George Trujillo (Patricia), sister, Kathy Romero (Alfredo), nephews, Alfredo Romero Jr., Carlos Romero (Bernadette), Robbie Trujillo, niece,...
Katherine Mapes
Nov 14, 2011
Katherine Salie Mapes passed away on November 14, 2011 at her home in Taos, NM. Kathy was born in Los Angeles, CA. She and her late husband, David Mapes, owned and operated the much loved Tio Vivo Toy Store in Taos for over twenty years. In recent years Kathy had become a student again, studying art at UNM Taos. She...
Leonor Chavez
Nov 14, 2011
Leonor Maria Chavez, 79, of Llano Quemado passed away November 14, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eligio and Josefina Chavez, siblings, Dolores Lopez Bunde, Andres Chavez, Carolina Espinoza, Jose, Salomon and Lawrence Chavez and Bella Mondragon. She is survived by her siblings, Tina LeDoux, Mary Ann Olguin, Sophia Lopez (Edwardo), Juanita Chavez (John), many nephews, nieces,...
Lily Gomez
Nov 13, 2011
Lily Odelia Gomez, 92, a life-long resident of Taos, passed away on November 13, 2011. She was born in 1919 in Springer, NM. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, John C. Gomez. Lily is survived by four sons; Vernon A. Gomez and wife, Lucille of Las Vegas, Nevada; John C. Gomez and wife, Patty of Placitas, NM;...
Laverne Beardsley
Nov 13, 2011
Laverne R. Beardsley, 73, of Santa Fe, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2011. He was born on September 17, 1938 in Saginaw, MI, to Adeline and Roy, and married Isabel M. on August 17, 1957 in Los Ojos, NM. Laverne is survived by his wife, Isabel M., sons, Tom (Donna) and Mike (Heather), daughter, Sharen Beardsley, brothers and sisters,...
Elerio Leo Mondragon
Nov 13, 2011
Elerio Leo Mondragon, 71, of Los Cordovas passed away November 13, 2011. He was a devoted Hermano of the Talpa Morada. He is preceded in death by his father, Elfido Mondragon, sister, Claudina Mondragon and father in law, Flavio Cordova. He is survived by his wife, Bernice Mondragon, children, Angelica Mondragon (Elizardo), Cristina Mondragon (Manuel), Michelle South (Lee), David Mondragon...
Antonio Felix Ortiz
Nov 13, 2011
Antonio Felix Ortiz, 79, a resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011. Tony was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He had a passion for horses. He trained several horses and was a very good horseman. He retired from the Motor Vehicle Department where he worked for many years. Antonio is preceded in death by...
Leonardita "Lala" Vigil
Nov 12, 2011
Leonardita Lala Vigil, 102, of Cundiyo, NM died peacefully on November 12, 2011. She will be dearly missed by her family, many relatives and friends. Tia Lala always served and helped her family. Later in life she worked for other families as a housekeeper and child care in Espanola, Santa Fe and Los Alamos. She was a member of Holy...
Armando Vigil Sr.
Nov 11, 2011
Armando Vigil Sr., 84, of Questa went to be with our Lord on November 11. 2011. Armando was born and raised in Questa and attended and graduated from Costilla High School in 1947. After high school he joined the military and served in the army during the Korean Conflict. He was a very skilled wood worker for over 60 years...
