Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Magdalena Espinoza
May 22, 2010
Magdalena Trujillo Espinoza, Born June 23, 1910 in San Luis, Colorado to Valentin and Celsa Trujillo, she went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, May 22, 2010. She would have celebrated her 100th birthday next month. She was preceded in death by her husband Leandro Espinoza, sons Ernesto and Ben Espinoza, daughter Celsa Quintana, grandsons Jimmy Espinoza and...
Eliza P. Gasca-Rivera
May 22, 2010
Eliza P. Nina Gasca-Rivera- 96, of La Canova was born March 8, 1914. She passed away on Saturday May 22, 2010. She was born March 8, 1914 to the late Perfecta y Pablino Gasca. She was preceded in death by her parents and also su esposo Antonio Rivera , una hija Gracita Rivera, 3 hijos; Pablo, Max and Herby Rivera,...
John M. Casick
May 20, 2010
Mr. John M. Casick, age 94 of Embudo, NM. died peacefully on Thursday May 20, 2010 in Raton, NM. He was born in Aurora, Minnesota in 1916 to the late Martin and Helen Casick. On July 3, 1939 he married his beloved wife Ellen Guthner in Raton. He retired as a conductor for the ATNSF Railroad and was a proud...
Katherine Strauss
May 17, 2010
Mrs. Katherine Strauss age 95 of El Rito, NM. died peacefully on Monday May 17, 2010. She was born in Shiner, TX. to the late Albert & Katherine Barta. She was raised on the family farm growing up without electricity or running water and graduated high school from St. Ludmila High School in Shiner. She attended The Providence School of...
Adela "Della" Smith
May 16, 2010
Adela "Della" Medina Smith of Pueblo, CO and formerly of Arroyo Hondo passed away on May 16, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Jim Smith, children, Joan (Lenny), James (Peggy), Syliva (Robert) and Rodney (Cindy), sister, Maria Beatrice Gonzales, brothers, Tony Medina (Odila) and Juan Medina (Beatrice) and many other relatives. Service and interment were held in Puelbo, CO.
Anna Ruth Salinas
May 14, 2010
Anna Ruth Salinas, 64, of Santa Fe, passed away May 14, 2010, at 10:35pm, due to natural causes. She is preceded in death by her father Ed Chapman; brother Daniel Chapman; and sister Loris Juanita Chapman. Anna was born on May 27, 1945, in Monroe, LA, to Relda Ortega and Ed Chapman. She married Manuel Salinas Sr. in Santa Fe,...
Ricardo S. Martinez
May 10, 2010
Ricardo S. Martinez, 81 of Espanola, NM. died peacefully on Monday May 10, 2010. His family was near his side as he passed on to join his heavenly father. He was born in Chimayo and was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in 4th Army during the Korean war, receiving the Korean Service Medal with 2-Bronze Stars. He began work at...
Ted Lopez
May 9, 2010
Ted "Diz" Lopez, 67, passed away May 9, 2010 at his home in Albuquerque following a lengthy illness. He was born October 3, 1942 in Santa Fe, NM to Ted M. and Josephine Lopez. He graduated from St. Michael's High School in 1961. He was a retired electrician and a proud member, officer and brother of the IBEW LU 611....
Antonio Cruz
May 9, 2010
Antonio Tony Cruz, 65, of Llano de San Juan, passed away on May 9, 2010 in Taos. He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Elivite Cruz, his brothers, Ernest and Elevinio Cruz. He is survived by his sisters, Sadie Borrego of Las Vegas, NV, Juanita Quintana of Llano, Amelia Trujillo (Alfredo) of Colorado Springs, CO, Josie Leyba...
Joe F. Garcia
May 8, 2010
Joe Frank Garcia, 91 of Ranchos de Taos passed away May 8, 2010. He is preceded in death by parents, Eliza and Rumaldo Garcia, sisters, Damania Garcia and Adela Valerio. He is survived by his wife, Flora Garcia, brother, Orlando Garcia, nephew and niece he considered his children, Manuel Garcia and Lillian Herrera (Herman) and many other nephews and nieces....
Domer Dean Taylor Sr.
May 6, 2010
Domer Taylor Sr., age 80 of Pueblo, Colorado passed away on Thursday May 6, 2010 after a long term illness. He was always surrounded by family and friends all of whom love and will miss him. He is survived by his sons Domer Taylor Jr., grandson Ernest Taylor of Penrose, CO, and other family members. The services will be held...
Ronald Oest
May 5, 2010
Ronald Oest, 78, of Valdez passed away on May 05, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents Frederick and Katherine Oest. He is survived by his wife Nora Oest, children Laura and Lorraine Oest, Jade Oest, Cherie Thibodeau, Timothy and Cheyenne Oest, Grandchildren Melody, Christopher, Thomas, Gregory, William, Rachel, Stella and Great Grandchildren and Nieces. Wounded in action...
Luis Vigil
May 5, 2010
Luis Vigil, 76, of Taos passed away on May 05, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, Vicente and Porfiria Vigil, brothers, Eloy and Felix Vigil, sisters, Adelaida Martinez, Manuelita Fernandez and Tessie Chacon. He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Patricio Vigil (Dora), Tim Vigil (Chiyoko), Anna Martinez, Dolores Mondragon, sister in law, Connie Vigil and...
Shirley Chavez-Coronado
May 5, 2010
Shirley I. Chavez Coronado, 62, of Taos passed away on May 05, 2010. She is preceded in death by Firel Millhoupt and parents, Ardis and Donald Papke. She is survived by her daughter, Heather Salazar (Mario Baca), son, Mike Millhoupt (Tina) grandchildren, Eric, Esperanza and Katalina Salazar, Marrisa Baca, Hunter and Mason Millhoupt. Funeral mass was held on Monday, May...
Evelyn S. Latimer
May 2, 2010
Evelyn S. Latimer age 84 of White Rock died peacefully on Sunday May 2, 2010 in White Rock. She is survived by her husband Trent W. Latimer and other beloved family members. Arrangements for cremation have been made and private services will be held by the family. Rivera Family Funeral Home of Espanola 753-2288, toll free (800) 443-4854 www.riverafamilyfuneralhome.com
