Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Michael Gaillour
Aug 24, 2008
Michael Gaillour, 82, of Questa, NM passed away August 24, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Michael served his country during the World War II in the European Theatre. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Master Sergeant in 1946. Michael was born in Vaughn, NM on July 11, 1926. Michael owned, operated and partnered several successful businesses...
E Maine Shafer
Aug 24, 2008
Edwin Maine Shafer, died peacefully August 24, 2008 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, surrounded by his family, after a short illness at the age of 93. He is preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Maine Shafer, father, Chester Shafer, and his sister, Barbara Shafer Crowell. He was born April 15, 1915 in Hibbing, Minnesota and was raised in Duluth,...
Michael Gaillour
Aug 24, 2008
Michael Gaillour, 82, of Questa, NM passed away August 24, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Michael served his country during the World War II in the European Theatre. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Master Sergeant in 1946. Michael was born in Vaughn, NM on July 11, 1926. Michael owned, operated and partnered several successful businesses...
Casimira R. Madrid
Aug 24, 2008
Casimira R. Madrid, 105, of Arroyo Seco passed away on August 24, 2008. She was an active member of St. Anthony League and the Sacred Heart League. She is preceded in death by her husband, Melquides Madrid, mother, Placida Romero, sister, Fedelina Sanchez and brother, Eugenio Romero, children, Remigio, Oclides, Leonel and Juan Francisco Madrid, son in laws, Jose H....
Jules Levine
Aug 24, 2008
Dr. Jules M. Levine, 72, resident of Santa Fe for the past two years, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 24, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents Jacob and Ann Levine of Pittsburgh, PA. Jules was a college Professor of Economics and Finance at Ohio University and Long Island University. Retired as Professor Emeritus at Long Island University....
Felix Rodriguez
Aug 20, 2008
Felix Rodriguez, 79, lifelong resident of Santa Fe returned to our Heavenly Father August 20, 2008 after a lengthy illness at his home surrounded by family. Felix was born April 17, 1929. He is preceded in death by his parents Benidicto and Francisquita, wife Toni, brother Antonio, and sister Martina. Felix is survived by his three sons; Roger and wife...
Audrey Jean Salazar
Aug 19, 2008
Audrey Jean Salazar, 55, of Taos passed to another life in Albuquerque, NM on August 19, 2008 after a short illness. She was born on August 05, 1953 in Jaroso, CO. Audrey was a retired school teacher, a former secretary of the Sangre de Cristo Land Grant and currently a researcher for the organization. She was also a member of...
Bertha Holterman
Aug 19, 2008
Bertha Annie Holterman, 80, of Fairview, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2008 due to a lengthy illness. She is preceded in death by husband John Holterman and parents Herman Prieba and Annie Uillner Prieba. Bertha was born in London, Arkansas on September 18, 1927. She was first employed at the shoe factory in Russellville, Arkansas then moved to Espanola, NM...
Elinor Galvin
Aug 18, 2008
ELINOR ANNA GALVIN Elinor A. Galvin passed away on August 18, 2008 following a short illness. Elinor Anna Fritz was born February 20, 1919 in Brooklyn, New York to parents Louis and Julia Fritz. She attended Pratt Institute and then worked for Nestle's Chocolates and for SperryRand, building gyroscopes during WWII. She met and married Edward Cornelius Galvin in 1942....
George Pimbley
Aug 14, 2008
George Herbert Pimbley, 86, was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Helen and George Herbert Pimbley. He received his A.B. in mathematics at Western Reserve. He went into the Navy in 1943 attending Midshipman School University of Norte Dame, Harvard University and M.I. T. for training in radar. He served mainly in the Pacific and was aboard the Franklin when it...
Robert Jessup
Aug 14, 2008
Robert C. Jessup, 78, of Santa Fe, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2008 at St. Vincent's Regional Medical Center. He was the well loved brother of Richard Jessup, Peter Jessup, and Margaret McInnis. He was a four year veteran of the Korean War. A professional cinematographer, he had numerous credits in feature films and television in Hollywood and Dallas. He...
Corina Trujillo
Aug 13, 2008
Corina Trujillo, 83, of Penasco passed away on August 13, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donaciano Leo Martinez, parents, Macedonio and Delfina Sandoval, brothers, Jose, Alberto and Francis Sandoval. She is survived by her children, Ruth Ortiz (Eddie), Grace Quintana, Pearl Maldonado, David Trujillo and Paul Martinez, 11 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and many other relatives...
Marybelle Green
Aug 12, 2008
Marybelle Green Age 77 Went to be with the Lord after dying peacefully on August 11, 2008. She is survived by her husband Conrad "Gene" Green, sister Paula Brumley, and daughters Susan Dorman, Theresa Schutz, and Marina Green Patton. Marybelle is also survived by 9 grandchildren. She will always be remembered as a wonderful wife and mother and will be...
Clodoveo A. Valerio
Aug 10, 2008
Clodoveo A. Valerio, 83 of Llano Quemado passed away on August 10, 2008. He was a proud WWII Veteran and a retiree of the National Forest Service. He is preceded in death by parents, Andres and Jesusita Valerio, brothers, Elizardo, Telesfor, Teodoro and Horacio Valerio and sister, Adelina Mondragon. He is survived by his wife, Maggie Valerio, sons, Jerry Valerio...
Paul Dugan
Aug 10, 2008
Paul Morgan Dugan, 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by those who loved him, on Sunday evening, August 10, 2008. Paul is survived by his wife of 62 years, Colette Walsh Dugan, and seven children: Mary Anne Dugan, Mike Dugan, Pat Dugan, Eileen Dugan Waldschmidt and husband Mike, John Dugan and his wife Michele Martell, David Dugan and his wife Maggi,...
Katherine Gonzales
Aug 9, 2008
Katherine E. Gonzales Age 78, a longtime residence of Santa Fe and Cuyamungue, peacefully passed away on August 9, 2008. Katherine was born April 13, 1930 in Rowe, NM to Matias and Zenida Encinias. Katherine was 1 of 4 children, Rose Montoya, Jane Bracamontes and David Encinias. Katherine married Martin J. Gonzales on January 29, 1951. They raised sons, Anthony,...
Lawrence Waterman
Aug 9, 2008
Lawrence W. Waterman April 28, 1910 ~ August 8, 2008 Longtime Santa Fe resident Larry Waterman died Friday, August 08, 2008 at Kingston Residence. His family grieves his passing but is comforted that he is home now. A look at his long life reveals a man dedicated to leaving his community better than he found it and to accepting everyone...
Raquiel Rodarte
Aug 7, 2008
Raquiel Rodarte, 97, of Llano de San Juan passed away on August 07, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rubel Rodarte and daughter, Merlie. She is survived by her children, Mary, Dan, Louie, Ike, Libby, Ruben, Rudy, Bertha, Michael, Jojo and Felix, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and many other relatives. Prayer service was held...
