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

Nov 25, 2008

Lauren Joanne Sanders, daughter of Richard and Joanne, returned to her Heavenly Father, in Taos, New Mexico, Tuesday, November 25th, 2008. Lauren, the first of three children, was born April 18th, 1961, in Saint Louis, Missouri. She spent her formative years moving around the United States with her family during corporate re-locations from Missouri to California to Oregon and New...

Nov 19, 2008

Nov 18, 2008

Maria Angie Padilla, 75 of San Cristobal passed away on November 18, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Luciano Padilla. She is survived by her children, Maxine Ritz, Juanita Lucero and Anthony Padilla, grandchildren, Adam Ritz, Joe Lucero, Ruby Lucero and great grandson, Andres Lopez-Lucero. Rosary was recited on November 23, 2008. Funeral mass was held...

Nov 17, 2008

Amelia Rodriguez, 84 of Albuquerque, formerly of Rio Lucio, died peacefully on Monday November 17, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband Alferino Rodriguez, parents Manuel and Carlota Medina, and sister Aneda Lopez. She is survived by her son Norman Rodriguez of Albuquerque, and Gloria Lopez who was raised as a daughter, sister Clara Vigil of Santa Fe,...

Nov 17, 2008

Beatrice Punky Cohn, 50 of Taos passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2008. She is preceded in death by her father, Levi Cohn, brother, Louie Cohn, grandparents, Pablita and Alfonso Trujillo and Beatrice and Joseph Cohn. She is survived by son, Levi Cohn, mother Helen Cohn, sisters, Arabella Cohn, Luisa Romero (Alex), Pauline Cohn, half sister, Angie Romero and several...

Nov 17, 2008

Nov 17, 2008

Mrs. Orlinda M. Lopez (Orlie), - Age 69 of Lower San Pedro passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2008 following an extended illness. She was born on January 18, 1939, in La Jara, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her father Antonio Martinez and Brother Tony Martinez. She was a wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed...

Nov 16, 2008

Rhonda R. Montoya, 29 of Taos passed away on November 16, 2008. She is preceded in death by her children, Nicholas and Sara, grandparents, Lolo and Polly Montoya and Robert Espinoza. She is survived by her children, Alexandra, Santiago, Veronica, Makayla, Arriana, Jordan and Lucas, father, Lloyd Montoya (Connie), mother, Geraldine Montoya, sister, Alicia Montoya (Patrick), brother, Joshua Montoya, grandmother,...

Nov 16, 2008

Jorge S. Flores Pulido, 2 years old, passed away unexpectedly on November 16, 2008. He is survived by his mother, Blanca Pulido, brother, Christopher, grandparents, Jesus and Estella Pulido. Rosary was recited on November 20, 2008 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Funeral mass was held on November 21, 2008 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church with interment following at...

Nov 16, 2008

Esperanza Valerio, 51, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on November 16, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents, Carmen & Emilio Valerio. She is survived by her children, Christopher Montoya, Nicholas and Amadea Castellanos, partner, Norman Seck, sisters, Emily Murray, Guadalupe Dominguez, Maxine Benevidez, Josephine and Carmen Marie Valerio, brothers, Joseph & John Valerio. Visitation was held...

Nov 15, 2008

David Glenn Barrett, 53, of Santa Fe, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2008 following a lengthy illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30am Friday, November 21, 2008 at Santa Maria de la Paz with burial to follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The Rivera Family of Santa Fe Funeral Options 417 East Rodeo Road Santa Fe, NM 87505...

Nov 15, 2008

Angie Cantu, 83, of Taos passed away November 15, 2008. Mrs. Cantu was the former First Lady of Taos and co-owner of Cantu Furniture with her husband Philip Cantu, Jr. the former Mayor of Taos. She is preceded in death by her husband Philip Cantu Jr., infant son Robert Cantu, grandson, Lucio Hopkins, parents Ruben and Esther Chavez, sisters Cordy...

Nov 14, 2008

Sam Galanter, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, passed away on November 14, 2008. He is survived by his brothers Abe and his wife Sally, Ben and his wife Sandi, and Lou and his wife Aida. Sam is also survived by 4 nieces and 3 nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Santa Fe Care Center for...

Nov 13, 2008

Isabel C Garcia age 90 of lower San Pedro died peacefully on Thursday November 13, 2008, surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her parents Luis V and Ursulita Chavez, infant granddaughter Rene, sister Manuelita Valdez, brothers Gilbert, Frank, Luis, Jose, Reggie, and Arthur Chavez, husband Leopoldo Adolfo Garcia and son-in-law John A. Elliot. She is survived by...

Nov 13, 2008

"This marks the end of a unique political era in Northern New Mexico", Governor Bill Richardson, State of New Mexico. House Speaker Ben Lujan called Naranjo the last crown jewel of the political patron system. Emilio Naranjo 92, passed away Thursday, November 13 after a brief illness in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alejandrio...

Nov 13, 2008

Manuel Antonio Fresquez, 94 of Ranchos de Taos passed away on November 13, 2008. He is preceded in death by his wife, Emilia Fresquez, son, Robert Fresquez, parents, David and Eutima Fresquez, brother, David Fresquez Jr., sisters, Rosa Mondragon, Soveida Herrera and Ignacia Nasha Torrez. He is survived by brother, Thomas Fresquez (Lucia), sons, Alex Fresquez (Elidia), Henry Fresquez, Joe...

Nov 13, 2008

"This marks the end of a unique political era in Northern New Mexico", Governor Bill Richardson, Sate of New Mexico. Funeral services for Mr. Naranjo are pending through Block-Salazar Mortuary in Espanola. Recitation of the Rosary and the Mass of Christian Burial service are being planned, however the days and times of these services have not been determined. Please continue...

Nov 12, 2008

Odelia Trujillo, 86, of Taos passed away on November 12, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Trujillo and daughter Celia Herrera. She is survived by children, Angela Mascarenas (Henry), George Trujillo (Victoria), Patrick Trujillo (Joanna), Rosalie Vigil, (Billy), Diana Griego (Frank Medina), Jeannine Tafoya and Danny Trujillo, 15 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, brother, Roy Santistevan (Esther),...

Nov 12, 2008

George Gomez, Jr. 53, of Llano Quemado passed away on November 12, 2008. He is preceded in death by his father, George Gomez Sr. and brother, Max Gomez. He is survived by his mother, Elizaida Gomez, brothers, Benny and Marvin Gomez, Richard Prudencio (Therese), sisters, Tessie Prudencio (Freddie), Abbie Fernandez (Joey), aunts and uncle, Eloisa Romero, Lydia Montoya (Martin), Francis...

Nov 11, 2008

Annalicia Clorinda Sanchez, 10 months old, passed away on November 11, 2008. She is survived by her parents, Michael and Alicia Sanchez, sister, Angel Sanchez, grandparents, Carol and Arthur Cisneros, Yolanda Castillo, Thomas Espinoza and Gene Cordova, uncle, Daniel Sanchez (Rhonda Tafoya), aunts, Maria Ledoux, Nicole Cisneros (Michael Jederlinic) and Gena Cordova. She is also survived by great grandparents, cousins...