Obituaries

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

Jane Gallegos

Jane Gallegos

Apr 11, 2009

Juanita (Jane) Elizabeth Gallegos age 45 of Chama, NM. went to rest in peace with our Dear Lord on April 11, 2009. Jane died surrounded by her family after her courageous fight against breast cancer. Jane was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan (win or lose) who loved Country music and believed and felt very strong in her small town beliefs....

Marilyn Bell

Marilyn Bell

Apr 9, 2009

Marilyn Bearman Bell A resident of Santa Fe, NM, for 48 years passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2009 after a sudden illness. Marilyn was a true Southern Bell. She had a personal style of panache and flair. She was born and raised in Birmingham, AL. Daughter to John and Sara Bearman. She attended the University of Alabama. Marilyn...

Francisco A. Romero

Francisco A. Romero

Apr 9, 2009

Francisco A. Romero age 86 of Chama, NM. died peacefully on Thursday April 9, 2009. His family remembers him as a positive and pleasent individual, taking pleasure in playing tunes on his guitar and harmonica. He was originally from Brazos but resided also in Chama. He worked in Ranching braking horses and tending to sheep, and genuinly cared for all...

Sixto Martinez

Sixto Martinez

Apr 8, 2009

Sixto G. Martinez, 87, of Santa Fe, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his son Ernest and grandson Mario Martinez, parents Luis and Angelita Martinez, brothers Eduardo, Miguel, Emilio, Marcelino, Urbano, and Paul Martinez, and sisters Alicia Martinez, Juanita Dean, and Guadalupita Valencia. He is survived by his...

Douglas Smith

Douglas Smith

Apr 8, 2009

Douglas M. Smith, MD, 75, passed away on April 8th, 2009. Some of his treasured accomplishments included being an Air Force Captain in Vietnam; Chief of Radiology at St Lukes Hospital in Cleveland, OH and at St Marys Hospital in West Palm Beach, Florida; Owner of the Historic Taos Inn; Board Member of First Community Bank; and Chairman of the...

Jose Luis Pacheco

Jose Luis Pacheco

Apr 7, 2009

Jose Luis Pacheco, Jr. 61, of Arroyo Seco passed away on April 7, 2009. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Luis Pacheco and Rosita Duran Pacheco, twin sister, Maria Pacheco, brother, Eduardo Pacheco and nephew, Juan Pacheco. He is survived by children, Jose Luis Pacheco III (Abby) of Taos, Dorotea Trujillo (Ruben) of Arroyo Hondo, grandchildren, Monica,...

Rena L. Rael

Rena L. Rael

Apr 5, 2009

Rena L. Rael, age 34, of Chimayo, NM. passed away on Sunday April 5, 2009. She was preceded in death by her brother Rudy Rael and her grandparents, "May their souls rest in peace. She is survived by his beloved mother Victoria Archuleta of Espanola, father Rudy Rael and wife Debra of Grants; children; Mercadies Rael, Anthalie Rael, Phillip Candelaria,...

Benjamin Rogers Iv

Benjamin Rogers Iv

Apr 4, 2009

Benjamin Talbot Rogers IV, 88, of Rinconada passed away on April 04, 2009. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dale Hays Rogers. He is survived by his daughters, Leslie Rogers-Peckham (Jon) of Highlands Ranch, CO and Phyllis Rogers (Mark Weakley) of Boulder, CO and extended family, Patty Nielsen, Daisy Gorman Nichols, Joaquin Nielsen, Charles Knox, grandchildren, Benjamin &...

Margaret Vigil

Margaret Vigil

Apr 4, 2009

Margaret Vigil, 59, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on April 04, 2009. She retired from the National Guard and was the Chief of Staff for Carlos Cisneros, State Senator. She is preceded in death by her father, Jose Benito Vigil, Jr., grandparents, Jose Benito Vigil Sr. & Pita Vigil, Berlisandro & Carlota Mares. She is survived by her mother, Carolina...

Philip Jason Espinoza

Philip Jason Espinoza

Apr 4, 2009

Philip Jason Espinoza, age 31, of Chimayo, NM. passed away on Saturday April 4, 2009 as a result of an accident. Philip was a veteran of The United States Army, and was preceded in death by his grandparents Miguel and Francisca Eduarda Espinoza and Patricio and Elisaida Baca of Chimayo, "May their souls rest in peace. He is survived by...

Joe Inez Ortega

Joe Inez Ortega

Apr 3, 2009

Joe Inez Ortega August 27, 1932 ~ April 3, 2009 Joe passed away on April 3, 2009 due to a sudden illness. He is preceded in death by his parents; Manuel Ortega and Gregorita (Lita) Ortega, his brothers; Benny , Daniel, Eugene, and Florentino, Ortega, sisters; Henrietta Aguliar, Cordelia Baca, and Priscilla O. Vigil, and son Anthony Ortega. He is...

Frank Trujillo

Frank Trujillo

Apr 1, 2009

Frank F. Trujillo, 44, of Taos passed away on April 01, 2009. He is preceded in death by his father, Frank F. Trujillo Sr., grandparents, Frances Martinez, Pope Trujillo and Jose Benito Vigil, Jr. He is survived by his children, Josephine Martinez, Chris, Amanda and Frank Trujillo, mother, Isabelle Adent and stepfather, Paul Adent of Scottsdale, AZ, grandmother, Carolina Vigil,...

Dora Trujillo

Dora Trujillo

Apr 1, 2009

Dora P. Trujillo, age 81, a resident of San Pedro passed away on Wednesday April 1, 2009. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Pablo Trujillo, Parents Pedro and Maria Pacheco, Sister and brother-in-law Amada and Vicente Garcia, brother and sisters-in-law Abran, Tonie and Alice Pacheco, nephews Joseph Pacheco and Salomon Garcia and niece Rose Mary Martinez, "May...

Margaret Rose Suazo

Margaret Rose Suazo

Mar 27, 2009

Margaret Rose Suazo, 48, a member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians in the Tucker community in Choctaw, Mississippi passed away on March 27, 2009. She is preceded in death by her son, Gilbert Ramone Suazo, parents, Tubby & Palonia Thompson, sister, Dorothy Thompson Thomas and brother, Jerry Thompson. She is survived by her husband, Gilbert Suazo Jr., sons,...

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