Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Mayme Juanita Nichols
Aug 25, 2009
Maymie Juanita Nichols, 88, of Taos, and formerly of Berryville, Arkansas passed away on August 25, 2009. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Jay Nichols. She is survived by her daughter, Marja Louise Vigil and son in law, Bill Vigil, stepson, Lonnie Nichols and his wife, Geri, brother, Dennis Allmen and his wife, Doris, sister, Ida Lee...
Duane C. Emberson
Aug 25, 2009
Duane C. Emberson age 77 of Espanola, NM. died peacefully on Tuesday August 25, 2009. He was a veteran of The United States Navy serving during the Korean conflict, and was a former real estate broker.Obituary information is being compiled, and all services are pending. Rivera Family Funeral Home 305 Calle Salazar Espanola, NM. (505)743-2288 www.riverafamilyfuneralhome.com
Daniel Archuleta
Aug 24, 2009
Daniel Terrible Dan Archuleta, 91, of El Prado passed away on August 24, 2009. He was a former Taos County Treasurer for two terms in the early 1960s and worked for NM State Engineers Office and helped build the Legends Hotel in Angel Fire. He also worked for the artist Ila McAfee Tuner and Gwendolyn Koock. He is preceded in...
Cleotilde H Aragon
Aug 24, 2009
Cleotilde H. Aragon, 91, of Los Ojos died peacefully on August 23, 2009 she is preceded in death by her loving husband Doroteo Aragon, parents Faustin and Maclovia Herrera, grandchildren; Eloyda Morfin, Gilbert, Maria, Henry and Gene Aragon. Mrs. Aragon was a member of the Blue Army and VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her children; Marcario Aragon of...
Rudolf Driskell
Aug 23, 2009
Rudolf Doc Driskell, 75, passed away on August 23, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Ava, MO to James and Alice Driskell, one of 15 brothers and sisters. In his youth, the family moved around the west working at different jobs. Doc got his nickname while in California working at barrel manufacturing in the shipping...
Celida Quintana
Aug 20, 2009
Celida Quintana, 81, of Santa Cruz, died peacefully on August 20, 2009. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Jose M. Quintana, parents Delfido and Elena Quintana, brother Santiago Quintana and nephew Herman Hidalgo. Mrs. Quintana is survived by her son Michael Quintana of Lemitar, NM., granddaughters; Cynthia Quintana- Barela of Cuarteles, Alexis and Alisha Quintana of Lemitar,...
Suzette Binder
Aug 18, 2009
Suzette L. Binder Died peacefully at home August 18, 2009 at age 78. Suzy loved life with all its excitement and artistic diversity, sharing work and play with wonderful, fascinating people from many different cultures, constantly nourishing that love. Memorial Service will be held Monday, September 14, 2009 at 12:00 noon at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assi....
Leocaida Valencia
Aug 17, 2009
Leocaida Valencia, 97, of Arroyo Seco passed away on August 17, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband, Elfido Valencia, son, Pacomio Valencia, daughters, Olivia Martinez and Berlinda Vigil, sisters, Amadea Martinez, Solidea Martinez, Evilia Pacheco, Corina Fernandez and Dora Martinez, brothers, Max, Nasario and Repito Gonzales. She is survived by her daughters, Seralia Herrera, Lucille Flores, Tranquilino...
Abel Trujillo
Aug 16, 2009
Abel Trujillo, 49, of Taos passed away on August 16, 2009. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Albert & Euralia Rodriguez and Jacobo & Rosa Trujillo. He is survived by his mother, Maria Rodriguez from Florida and father, Jose Serafin Trujillo from Talpa, sister, Anna Encalade (Joel), brothers, Anthony Trujillo (Denise) and Andrew Trujillo (Cathy). Rosary was recited...
Abel Trujillo
Aug 16, 2009
Abel Trujillo, 49, of Taos passed away on August 16, 2009. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Albert & Eulalia Rodriguez and Jacobo & Rosa Trujillo. He is survived by his mother, Maria Rodriguez from Florida and father, Jose Serafin Trujillo from Talpa, sister, Anna Encalada (Joell), brothers, Anthony Trujillo (Denise) and Andrew Trujillo (Kathy). Rosary will be...
Lucila Isabel Vargas
Aug 13, 2009
Lucille Lucila Shorty Vargas, 90, of Taos passed away on August 13, 2009. She graduated from Taos High School in 1938. She worked in the shipyards in San Francisco, CA during WWII where she was commended for welding a "fine bead." She worked for New Mexico Human Services until her retirement in 1983. She was an active member of VFW...
Gonzalo Gallegos, Jr
Aug 13, 2009
Gonzalo Gallegos Jr. (Turner) September 15, 1960 ~ August 13, 2009 Resident of Santa Fe, formerly from Abiquiu, NM, loving husband, father, grandpa, friend, and well known Jeweler for 31 years, passed away suddenly at St. Vincent Hospital on August 13, 2009. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Of 25 years Doris L. Gallegos, his father Gonzalo...
Dolores "Lala" Gonzales
Aug 13, 2009
Dolores Lola Gonzales, 87 of Valdez passed away August 13, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents, Tomas and Salome Gonzales, grandparents, brothers, Rogerio, Celestino and Gaspar Gonzales, two infant sisters, special uncle, Doniciano Gonzales, her special niece Guierma Ortega, special cousins, Aida Quintana and Fedelina Trujillo, companion of more than 30 years, Octaviano Tano Lucero. She is...
Gonzalo Gallegos
Aug 13, 2009
Gonzalo Gallegos Jr. (Turner) September 15, 1960 ~ August 13, 2009 Resident of Santa Fe, formerly from Abiquiu, NM, loving husband, father, grandpa, friend, and well known Jeweler for 31 years, passed away suddenly at St. Vincent Hospital on August 13, 2009. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Of 25 years Doris L. Gallegos, his father Gonzalo...
Jose E Archuleta
Aug 12, 2009
Jose Eliseo Archuleta, age 83 of Pilar passed away on August 12, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife Isabel Archuleta. He is survived by his brother Anselmo Archuleta and other relatives. Recitation of the rosary will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 7 PM at the Pilar Capilla. Funeral service will be held on Monday,...
Marilyn A. Bond
Aug 12, 2009
Marilyn A. Bond passed away in her home in Pojoaque on Wednesday morning, August 12, 2009. Marilyn was born in Oakland, California on July 27, 1927, to Ernest R. and Libbie C. Davies. She attended San Francisco Art Academy in the late 40s to pursue her passion for drawing and painting. She moved to Los Alamos in 1952 to try...
Doris Marie Chaparro De Ramirez
Aug 12, 2009
Doris Ramirez went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 12, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Delacruz Ramirez; son, Robert Ramirez; granddaughter, Baby Isabella Marie; son-in-law, Fernando Rivera; her parents; sisters, Elvira & Phoebe Chaparro; brothers, Miguel & Albert Chaparro. She is survived by her loving family; daughter Barbara Rivera;...
Eliseo Archuleta
Aug 12, 2009
Jose Eliseo Archuleta, 83, of Pilar passed away on August 12, 2009. He is preceded in death by wife, Isabel Archuleta. He is survived by his brother, Anselmo Archuleta Rosary was recited on Sunday, August 16, 2009 at the Pilar Capilla. Funeral service was August 17, 2009 at Pilar Capilla.
