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

Jun 11, 2009

Jun 9, 2009

Patsy Pat Marie Schumacher of Taos peacefully passed away on June 9, 2009. In 2008 Pat received a Taos Living Treasure award from the town of Taos in recognition of her tireless involvement in the arts community. For 12 years she served as president of the Taos Fall Arts Festival. In Taos Pat was a member of the D.A.R. Chapter,...

Jun 8, 2009

Jun 8, 2009

Jun 8, 2009

Idela C. Romero, 79, of Questa, passed away peacefully at home on June 8, 2009 after a lengthy illness. She was a loving, patient and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She had a great faith in Our Lord Jesus that sustained her throughout her illness. She is preceded in death by son, Manuel A. Romero, Jr. She is survived by...

Jun 6, 2009

Stephen Sedillo November 23, 1979 ~ June 6, 2009 On June 6, 2009 Stephen (Heavy D) 29, of Santa Fe embarked on the next leg of his journey through life. He leaves behind in his footsteps three beautiful children, Desire Sedillo, Stephen Sedillo Jr., Maria Sedillo, their mother, common law wife Jeanette Angel, parents Mary Lou Sedillo and Jamie Salas,...

Jun 4, 2009

Amado Lopez, 55, of Taos passed away on June 04, 2009. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alejandro & Desiderea Lopez. He is survived by his wife, Alice Lopez, children, Louri Manchester (Jason), Sergio Lopez (Marisela), Lorenzo Lopez (Genevieve), Norma Gaston (Blas), Rose Ann Rodriguez (Alfonso), Francisco Lopez (Rosie), Veronica Lopez and Melody Arhuleta. He is also survived...

Jun 1, 2009

David Hugh Hancock passed away June 1 at Plaza de Retiro in Taos. He was 91 and lived in Taos since moving from Albuquerque in 1999. Hugh was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Vera, his five brothers and a sister. He is survived by his daughter Sandy and her husband Bill Young and by his grandson...

May 29, 2009

DORA VERONICA BLANCO, 42, of Santa Fe, passed away May 29, 2009 due to a lengthy illness. She was born January 19, 1967 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Dora was a counselor at Santa Maria el Mirador. She is survived by daughter Gabriella Blanco, son David Gomez, mother Antonia Contreras-Alvarez, sisters Ana Contreras, Christina Gomez, and Yessica Blanco, brothers Alvano Blanco,...

May 24, 2009

Carlos Jaramillo, 69, of Santa Fe, passed away after battling cancer on May 24, 2009 surrounded by his family. Carlos is preceded in death by his beloved wife Maria Edalia (Lala) Jaramillo, parents Jose and Susana Jaramillo, nephew Robert (Bobbie) Jaramillo, father-in-law Juan Pablo Martinez, brothers-in-law Eduardo Trujillo, Daniel Martinez, sister-in-law Dolores Moore, son Donald Salazar, and daughter Luanne Salazar....

May 24, 2009

TOM (Slick) RODRIGUEZ Passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2009 of natural causes. He is survived by his mother Lucy , father Ray, brother Bobby, sister Virginia (Fidel), special aunt Stella, his loving wife Grace, sons Robert Ray and Thomas Ray Jr., in-laws Henry and Betty Sanchez, many sisters and brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, and many friends. A Rosary will be...

May 24, 2009

Mr. Gilbert A. Espinoza, 82 of Tierra Amarilla, NM. died on Sunday May 24, 2009 in Albuquerque with his family at his side. A WWII Veteran of The United States Army, he was patriotic and took pride in sharing his military experiences with his family. He had spent 20 years in San Francisco, CA. cutting hair after attending barber school,...

May 24, 2009

May 22, 2009

Joe E. Gurule, 52, passed away unexpectedly May 22, 2009. He is preceded in death by father Donaciano Gurule, his aunt who raised him Juanita Gurule-Gomez, and grandmother Carmelita Gurule. Joe is survived by daughter Mona Montoya and several brothers, sisters and extended family. A rosary will be recited at 3:00pm Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Santa Fe Funeral Options...

May 22, 2009

Bennie Ray Lovato, 50, of Santa Fe, passed away unexpectedly May 22, 2009. He is preceded in death by his daughter Sarah Marie Lovato and her unborn child Isaac Ray Lovato and grandparents Mr. Salomon and Elvira Lovato, and grandparents Mr. Joe and Adelina Aguilar. Bennie was born July 15, 1958 and was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe. He...

May 22, 2009

Anna Marie Trujillo, 50, of Ranchitos, passed away on May 22, 2009. She is preceded in death by her brother, Tommy Archuleta. She is survived by her husband, Paul Trujillo, sons, Sean and Jason Trujillo, mother, Ofelia Trujillo, sister, Joanne Trujillo, niece, Karen Browne, nephew, Tim Browne (Jennifer) and grandmother, Ruperta Trujillo. She is also survived by in-laws, Ray and...

May 22, 2009

Sarah Marie Lovato and her unborn son Isaac Ray Lovato, 17, of Santa Fe, passed away May 22, 2009 due to a sudden tragedy. She is preceded in death by grandmother Rita C. Sanchez, great-grandparents Elvira and Solomon Lovato, and Joe and Adelina Aguilar. Sarah was born March 2, 1992 to Bennie and Linda Lovato of Santa Fe, NM. She...

May 21, 2009

Eulogio Serrano, 90 years old, passed away on May 21st at the VA Hospital in Albuquerque, surrounded by his family. Mr. Serrano was born March 8, 1919 in El Vado, NM to the late Enrique and Higinia Serrano. Eulogio was a resident of Albuquerque, N.M. and previously lived in Espanola and Los Alamos areas. He worked for the forest service...

May 20, 2009

Alan C. Payne passed away peacefully on May 20th, 2009 at Holy Cross Hospital surrounded by his loving children. Alan was survived by his three children, Areana Dru, Karen Richmond, and Curtis Payne and his two son-in-laws, Craig Richmond, and Jason Herlitz. He was also survived by his three grandchildren, Tanner, Mattox, and Lindy Mae Payne. Alan was born in...

May 20, 2009

Josephina Q. Rivera, 78, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on May 20, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Rivera and grandson, Matthew Rivera. She is survived by her children, Eddie Rivera (Tracey), Teresita Hamman, Lucy Lopez (Robert), Betty Bustamante (Thomas), Irene De La Cruz (Mike), Herman Rivera (Chris), Leroy Rivera and Manuel Rivera. She is...