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

Jan 30, 2010

Willie C. Vigil age 82 of Nambe, NM. died peacefully on Saturday January 30, 2010 at his residence after a short illness. He was born and raised in Cundiyo, NM. and served in the U.S. armed forces. He was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Elks, was an avid fisherman and enjoyed taking care of his cattle. He...

Jan 29, 2010

Criselda Dominguez 77, a lifelong resident of Abiquiu passed away on Friday January 29, 2010 with her family surrounding her. Mrs. Dominguez was preceded in death by her husband Ramon B. Dominguez, Sr. mother and father Elionor and Rafael Trujillo, daughter in law Maria Dominguez and brother Lionel Trujillo. Criselda, better known as La Dear served her God and her...

Jan 28, 2010

Colonel Robert E. Vickers Jr., a resident of Taos, NM and formerly of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on January 28, 2010. He is survived by his son Mark R. Vickers and daughter in law, Darlene Vickers of Albuquerque; three step daughters: Sheila Ross of Taos, Janace Chapman of Casper, WY and Billie Clark of Albuquerque; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren....

Jan 27, 2010

Robert Long, 92, of Santa Fe, passed away on January 27, 2010.

Jan 27, 2010

Pauline S. Aragon, 74, resident of Santa Fe, NM, peacefully joined our Lord and Savior, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, January 27, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents Pete and Erlinda Sandoval, her son David Aragon, and in-laws Joe V. Aragon and Oli Sanchez. Pauline is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Rafael Aragon...

Jan 25, 2010

Adonaida Vigil age 68 of Chama, NM. died peacefully in Albuquerque on Monday January 25, 2010. She was born to the late Nick Rivas and Antonia Martinez-Rivas in Chama, NM. Along with her parents she was also preceded in death by her son Antonio Ramon Vigil and daughter Patricia Anita Vigil. She is survived by her beloved husband Tony Vigil,...

Jan 25, 2010

Manuel A. Trujillo, 84, of Taos passed away on January 25, 2010 in Las Vegas, NV. of natural causes. Born September 9, 1925 in Taos NM to Juan Manuel Trujillo and Domitila Miera. Married June 10, 1950, San Antonio TX to Aida Josephine Flores. Enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and oil painting. Active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of...

Jan 21, 2010

Christine Martin-Cashell age 53 of Santa Fe, NM. died peacefully in the care of her loved ones on Thursday January 21, 2010. She is survived by her best friend Stefan Lark as well as many special friends and family. Professor, therapist, healer, and friend, she was respected and loved by many. There will be a Celebration of Her Life on...

Jan 20, 2010

Marcia Weimer Cunnyngham, a fouth-generation Taoseña, eldest member of Weimer/Gusdorf family, and a spirited and dear friend to many, passed peacefully in her home in Taos, New Mexico, on January 20, 2010. She was 76. Her passing followed a brief illness and was confirmed by her son, Roels Cunnyngham. Ms. Cunnyngham was the great-grandaughter of Alexander Gusdorf - one of...

Jan 20, 2010

Mrs. Donna C. Erickson age 90 of El Rito, NM. died peacefully on Wednesday January 20, 2010. She was born in Buffalo, NY. to the late Donald and Jean Carroll and is survived by her two daughters; Linda Young and Sally McDaniel as well as other relatives. A private visitation has taken place-there will be no public visitation. Arrangements for...

Jan 20, 2010

Mary M. Gonzales, 79, of Santa Fe, passed away January 20, 2010 due to a lengthy illness. Mary was born May 20, 1930 to Clara Rodriguez and Cecilio Mirabal in Nambe Pueblo. She married Gilbert R. Gonzales on December 27, 1952 in Santa Fe. She worked as a secretary at Federal Abstract Company for over 50 years. Mary was a...

Jan 20, 2010

Mr. (Albert)Leroy Archuleta age 59 of El Rito, NM. died peacefully on Wednesday January 20, 2010 with his family at his side. He was a maintenance Technician at The Santa Fe Community College, and a parishioner at San Juan Nepomuceno Catholic Church in El Rito.He was born in Espanola to the late Celestino and Maria Inez Archuleta. He was also...

Jan 20, 2010

Mr. Norberto Maestas, age 72 of Waco, TX. and originally of Santa Cruz, NM. died peacefully on Wednesday January 20, 2010. He was a former electrical engineer and was raised in Santa Cruz where his family originates. He was born in Santa Cruz to the late Felix Maestas, Jr. and Margaret Valdez-Maestas. The family was active at the Catholic church...

Jan 19, 2010

Donald Lee Keller, 91, of North Fort Meyer, FL., passed away on January 19, 2010.

Jan 19, 2010

Eva Abreu-Olney, 30 of Taos passed away January 19, 2010. She is preceded in death by grandmother, Joann Abreu. She is survived by her daughter Cersei Storm, parents, Ed Abreau and Vicky Abreu, brother Eddie Abreu, grandparents, Angelina and Herman Olguin, Leland Abreu, dogs, Do and Omega, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorial service was held on January 23,...

Jan 19, 2010

Frances Chisca Pacheco, 62, of Taos and Penasco passed away on January 19, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry Trujillo & Aurora Archuleta, brothers, Tomas, Reggie and Arturo Archuleta and Sam Grant. She is survived by her companion, Donald Martinez, son, Jose Luis Pacheco III (Abby), daughter, Dorotea Trujillo (Ruben), grandchildren, Monica, Ariana & Lauralee Trujillo,...

Jan 19, 2010

Nina Elizabeth Nilssen, 30, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2010. She is survived by her parents, Morten & Kate Nilssen. Memorial service was held on January 30, 2010 at St. James Episcopal Church.

Jan 19, 2010

Jan 19, 2010

Teodoro Ted Rael, 51, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on January 19, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eloy & Louisa Rael, brother, Jimmy Rael and nephew, Marcelo Enriquez Jr. He is survived by his children, Marlene Rael, Ted Rael Jr. and Rita Cardenas (Louis), grandchildren, Adam Vigil Jr., Sean, Braxton and Alyssa Macks, Aaliyah Rael and...

Jan 19, 2010