Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Paul Joe Martinez
Jun 15, 2009
Pablo Martinez, age 65, of Ranchitos passed away on Monday, June 15, 2009 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Trinidad Martinez, sister Josie Trujillo, brother-in-law Joe Trujillo, step-sons Charlie and Frankie Beavers and step-grandson Baby Dale Brown, Jr.. Paul was a loving husband who is survived by his wife Connie Martinez, son Pablito...
Todd Caswell
Jun 15, 2009
Mr. Todd Caswell, age 57 of Espanola, NM. died on Monday June 15, 2009 in Espanola. He was born to Robert and Mignon Caswell on April 27, 1952. He was preceded in death by his father Robert Caswell and is survived by his mother Mignon Lermuseaux, and sisters Starr Caswell of Chicago, Illinois (recently of Santa Fe, NM.), and Barbara...
Felice L. Macias
Jun 14, 2009
Mrs. Felice L. Macias, age 83, of Santa Fe died peacefully on Sunday June 14th in Santa Fe. She was born May 18, 1926 in Flagstaff, AZ. to the late Francisco and Elena Lomeli. She met and married her beloved husband Gonzalo at the Santa Fe bus station while passing through town. They were married for 65 years and raised...
Harriet F. Wenger
Jun 12, 2009
Harriet F. Wenger passed away peacefully on June 12th, 2009. She was born the second of three children to Carl and Jessica Fisher in Chittenango, NY, and grew up on the family dairy farm. She graduated from Juniata College in Huntington, PA and completed graduate studies in library science at Syracuse University. She married James Q. (Jim) Wenger in 1939....
Oligario Ortega
Jun 12, 2009
Oligario Ortega, 92, of Amalia passed away on June 12, 2009. Mr. Ortega retired from Taos County as a heavy equipment operator and he was a WW II Army veteran who served in the European Theater. He was preceded in death by his wife Donelia Ortega. He is survived by his sons Donald and Ricky Ortega (Margie) both of Denver,...
Rose Vigil
Jun 12, 2009
Rose L. Vigil September 6, 1921 ~ June 12, 2009 Our beloved mother unexpectedly passed away peacefully while visiting California. She is preceded in death by her husband Juan; her parents Hipolito and Frances Lopez; her sister and brother-in-law, Antonia and Antonio Mier. Rose is survived by her children; Phillip and wife Deanna Vigil, Marcella and husband Michael Catanach, Emily...
Patsy M. Schumacher
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,...
Idela C. Romero
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...
Stephen Sedillo
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,...
Amado Lopez
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...
David Hugh Hancock
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...
Dora Blanco
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,...
Carlos Jaramillo
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....
Thomas Rodriguez
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...
Gilbert A. Espinoza
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,...
