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

Oct 8, 2008

Leonard F. Valerio, Jr. 65, of Llano Quemado passed away on October 10, 2008. He is preceded in death by parents, Leonardo and Claudina Valerio. He is survived by his wife, Teresita M. Valerio, daughter, Kathy Valerio, step children, Sharon, Dale, Geraldine, sisters, Tina Torres (Ocelio), brothers, Henry Valerio (Josie), Ray Valerio (Diana), Tony Valerio (Teresita), Benjamin Valerio (Juanita), stepmother,...

Oct 6, 2008

Margaret N. Lovato, 82, passed away on October 6, 2008. She is preceded in death by husband, Elicio G. Lovato, parents, Celedonio and Celina Trujillo. She is survived by her children, Regina McCann (Tom) of Kearney, Nebraska, Odila Trujillo (Andy) from Golden, CO, Irene Martinez (John) of Westminster, CO, Rita Wos (Ed) of Thornton, CO, Daniel Lovato (Jamielyn) of Dumont,...

Oct 5, 2008

Trina O. Garcia 62, of El Prado passed away on October 5, 2008. She owned and operated the Questa Café for many years. She was also a cook at La Cocina de Taos, El Pueblo Café and the Taos Living Center. She is preceded in death by her father, Felix Romero, brothers, William and Clifford Romero of Penasco, daughter, Estella...

Oct 4, 2008

Bobby Robert E. Gonzales 68 of La Mesilla, NM died peacefully on Saturday October 4, 2008. He was preceded in death by his mother Helen Jimenez, stepfather Bennie Jimenez and father Hernando. Robert is survived by his son Robert Gonzales Jr. and wife Sharon of Rio Rancho, daughter Pamela Gonzales of Colorado Springs and their mother Geneva Gonzales, son Flavio...

Oct 4, 2008

Kimberly Rodarte, 29 of Llano San Juan passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2008. She is preceded in death by grandparents, Josefita Trujillo and Raquel and Rubel Rodarte. She is survived by her parents, Rudy and Nestora Rodarte, sisters, Brenda Cordova from Chamisal, Vickey Valdez (Derrick) of Ft. Knox, Kentucky, brother, Steven Rodarte (Loretta) of Llano de San Juan, 5...

Oct 3, 2008

Francisco Hernandez passed away on Friday, October 3, 2008 at home in Denver, Colorado. Throughout their thirty year marriage he and his wife, Juanita Hernandez raised her daughter Darleen Herrera. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Senaida Hernandez, and his sister Carmen. He is additionally survived by his four children and step-son, Javier, Manuel, Ernesto, and...

Sep 30, 2008

Joseph M. Martinez 42 of Chimayo, NM. died peacefully on Tuesday September 30, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife Maria Martinez in 2004, son Joseph Jo-Jo Martinez in 2004, father Levi M. Martinez in 1978, and his maternal & Paternal Grandparents. Joseph is survived by daughters Nicole Martinez of Chimayo and Brianna Ulibarri of Mississippi, parents Paul...

Sep 29, 2008

Elevi Vigil, 78 of Taos passed away on September 29, 2008 after a life well lived. He is preceded in death by his wife, Viola Vigil, son, Levi Vigil Jr., daughter, Mary Rose Vigil, parents, Max and Rumaldita Vigil, sisters, Nila Vigil and Rosalia Herrera and brother, Waldo Vigil. He is survived his children, Luis Vigil (Christine), Roger Vigil, Stella...

Sep 27, 2008

Sep 26, 2008

DONALD M. SENA, 47, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at his Santa Fe home. Donald was born December 10, 1961 in Santa Fe. He served with the New Mexico National Guard from 1982 through 1985. He has worked construction in California and the Santa Fe area, and was an accomplished artist. He was a loving, caring person,...

Sep 22, 2008

Mary Rose Vigil, 40, of Arroyo Seco passed away on September 22, 2008. She is preceded in death by her mother, Viola Vigil and father in law, Adelmo Herrera. She is survived by her husband, Jose Herrera, daughter, Esther Herrera, father, Elevi Vigil and mother in law, Seralia Herrera. Rosary will be recited on Friday, September 26, 2008 at 7...

Sep 22, 2008

Michael J. Moya, Jr. 29 of Chama, NM. passed away on Monday September 22, 2008. He is a U.S. Navy veteran and a skilled carpenter, but enjoyed spending time with his children most of all. Michael will be dearly missed by his family. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents John & Goldie Medlin and paternal grandmother Maria...

Sep 22, 2008

Mr. Henry Z. Vigil, 75 of Espanola, NM. passed away on Friday September 19, 2008. Mr. Vigil is preceded in death by his parents Juan de Dios and Epimenia Vigil; sister Mary Alice Vigil, brothers; Guiermo Vigil and Antonio Vigil. He is survived by his son; Pedro Vigil of New Jersey, daughters; Henrietta Vigil and companion Robert Hoekstra of Illinois,...

Sep 22, 2008

RIC JOHNSTON, 46, of Santa Fe, passed away Monday September 22, 2008 following a lengthy illness. Ric was born in Santa Fe on August 25, 1962. He played in the marching bands both in Mid-School and High School, graduating from Santa Fe High School in 1980 and attended New Mexico State University. He was preceded in death by his father,...

Sep 20, 2008

Juanita Isabel Garcia, 98 of Ranchos de Taos passed away on September 20, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents, Manuel Lauro and Ramoncita V. Pacheco, husband, Jose J. Garcia, daughters, Petra Marcella Garcia, Maria Ofelia Burt, and Teresita Nora Rael. She is also preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters. She is survived by her...

Sep 18, 2008

Emma Martinez, 81, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on September 18, 2008. She is preceded in death by husband, Liberato Martinez, brothers, Victor Chavez, Clemaco Chavez, Tobias Chavez, and Loy Chavez. She is survived by children, Lee Martinez, Loretta Mondragon (Anthony), Albert Martinez (Barbara), grandchildren, Daniel, Sheree (Jason), Antonio (Crystal), Meredith (James) and 7 great grandchildren, brother, Enrique Henry...

Sep 17, 2008

Jose Delubino Casias, 74, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on September 17, 2008. He is preceded in death by his wife, Anita Casias, daughter, Francis Casias, parents, Jose Delubino and Senovia Casias, brothers and sisters, Celestino, Mariano and Paul Casias, Lucy Romero and Mercedes Rael. He is survived by children, Diana Martinez (Reynaldo), Arturo Casias (Darlene), Darlene Montoya (Mario),...

Sep 16, 2008

Dorene J. Bourger, 44 years old, passed away Tuesday, September 16. She was born October 11, 1963 in Espanola, NM to David R. and Sylvia C. Salazar. She is survived by her husband Fred H. Bourger, and three beautiful daughters Hillary, Alina, and Danielle Bourger, sister Denise S. Penning and husband Greg and their children Alyssia and Ariel of Papillion,...

Sep 16, 2008

Cheryl J. Anderson, age 60 of Glorieta went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 in Santa Fe. She was preceded in death by her parents Ingram B. I.B and Dorthy Pickett, brother; Ralph Pickett. She is survived by her husband Jack Anderson, Sr. Children; Rhonda St Onge (Dave) of Lake Tahoe, CA son: Ron Nix and...

Sep 16, 2008

Juana M. Romero, 96, of Nambe died peacefully on Tuesday September 16, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents; Epimenio and Alfonsita Romero, sister; Cecilia Romero-Baca, and brothers; Jose Eugenio Romero, Nicolas Romero and Eustacio Romero. She is survived by her nephew Alberto Baca of Nambe and other relatives. The rosary will be recited on Thursday September 18,...