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

Jul 6, 2008

Michael David Sena February 8, 1961 ~ July 6, 2008 Through his lengthy illness he always kept a cheerful and giving heart. Selflessly doing for others and never asking for much. We love him dearly and he will always live in our hearts. He is preceded in death by his father, Felix B. Sena. Michael is survived by his mother,...

Jul 6, 2008

Thomas Mondragon, 16, of Ranchos de Taos passed away unexpectedly on July 06, 2008. He is preceded in death by his father, Anthony Mondragon, grandparents, Roy Alaniz and Tomasita Mondragon. He is survived by his mother, Debra Mondragon, brother, Anthony Mondragon, grandparents, Stella Alaniz and Tony Mondragon and many other relatives. Rosary was recited on July 09, 2008. Funeral mass...

Jul 4, 2008

David Martinez, 44, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on July 4, 2008. He was the owner and operator of Crystal Custom Builders and Excavating Company. He is preceded in death by father, Eduardo Martinez, sister, Florence Maestas, brother, Steve "Wedo" Martinez. He is survived by long time companion, Karen Cortez, daughters, Crystal Martinez, Jenell Trujillo and Shannon Martinez, son,...

Jul 3, 2008

REFUGIO "CUCO" BACA age 86 of Chihuahua, Mexico died unexpectedly on Tuesday July 1, 2008. He will be remembered as a great husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years; Guadalupe Prieto De Baca, children; Guillermo Baca and wife Rosa of Chamita, Chayo Barraza and husband Armando of Santa Fe, Cuca and husband Javier...

Jul 3, 2008

Adelmo D. Herrera, 70, of Arroyo Seco passed away on July 3, 2008. He is preceded in death by son, William Herrera, parents, Polito and Margarita Herrera, brothers, Rudy and Paz Herrera, sister, Angie Arellano. He is survived by wife, Seralia Herrera, children, Tony, Jose (Maria), Belma Joseph and Joyce Herrera (Johnny), grand daughters, Angel, Vanessa and Esther Herrera, great...

Jul 2, 2008

Luella DiMond Luttner Luella DiMond Luttner joined her life's love, Howard 'Bud' Luttner, on July 2, 2008, after 20 years of retirement in Santa Fe. Born August 11, 1918, Lue was a hard worker and a good person, known for her sense of humor, nurturing spirit, and common sense, plus extraordinary devotion to family. Lue spent the first 37 years...

Jul 1, 2008

Larry Tafoya, of Santa Fe, Passed Away July 1, 2008

Jun 30, 2008

Gottfried A. "Godie" Schuetz passed away peacefully at his sister Martha's home in Taos, NM on June 30, 2008. He was born in Lucern Switzerland on September 27, 1920 to Gottfried A. Schuetz, Sr. and Helena Schuetz. His mother and sister immigrated to the U.S.A. in 1946, and two years later he joined and reunited with his family in New...

Jun 30, 2008

Abran Duran, 53, a life-long resident of Chacon passed away on June 30, 2008. He is survived by his mother, Ermelinda Duran, brothers, Leroy (Carmen), Daniel, Orlando, and Ismael (Carol) Duran, sisters, Naomi, Mary Alice (Martin), and Verna Duran, nieces and nephews, Perry, Jamie, Patrick (Suzanne), Michael, Martina, Darrell, Margaret, Jerome, Isaac, Shauian and Brandon, uncles, Juan, Elias Jr. (Virginia),...

Jun 28, 2008

Jun 28, 2008

Jonas Mark Snyder, 60, died at his home in Santa Fe, NM on Saturday June 28th, 2008 due to Lymphoma Cancer. He was born January 20th, 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland to Hilda L. Snyder (deceased) and Harry A. Snyder. Before settling in Santa Fe, NM with this wife of 38 years, Lynn E. Breed Snyder, he also resided in Annapolis,...

Jun 26, 2008

John Joseph "Johnny" Herrera, 42, of Talpa passed away on June 26, 2008. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bernabe & Rufina Herrera and Carlos Cruz. He is survived by his daughter, Angel Rudd, parents, Juan & Teresa Herrera, special aunt, Eva Griego, aunts, Efren Luna (Tony), Magdalena Valerio, Bernice Bell, Candy Seiz, Dolores Hopkins, Adelina Roybal and...

Jun 25, 2008

Gloria Martinez, 78, passed away peacefully at her Santa Fe home after a prolonged illness. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Clemente, 3 children; Catherine, David, and Daniel, and one grandson, David Stone. A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 2:00pm at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 417 East Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM. The...

Jun 25, 2008

Elias P. Miera, 76 of Amalia passed away on June 25, 2008. He is survived by wife, Senaida Miera, children, Elias Miera, Jr. (Charlene), Gloria Segura (Antonio), Berlinda Rivera (Steve), Donna Griego (Joe), grandchildren, Antonio Segura Jr. (Hannah) Tim Segura (Santana), Andrew Segura (Raeann), Chris Trujillo (Celina), Luke Trujillo (Angel), Jeremy Trujillo, Juan Miera, Jason Miera (Vanessa), Nicole Griego, Tina...

Jun 24, 2008

Valda C. Mascarenas, 80, of Taos passed away on June 24, 2008. She was born on August 17, 1927 in Cerro, NM to Jose Gabriel Vigil and Maria Eliza Espinosa. Valda was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was loved deeply by her family and friends and will be missed by many. She is...

Jun 23, 2008

Frances Laumbach Chavez, 57, of Roy, passed away June 23, 2008. Frances is survived by her parents; Alfred and Eleanor Laumbach of Roy NM, her husband Larry Ulibarri of Albuquerque, NM, children; Henry Fidel Martinez and wife Angie of Albuquerque, NM, Regina Lenore Ramirez and husband Gabriel of Santa Fe, NM, and Deborah Michelle Chacon of Littleton, CO, grandchildren; Ava...

Jun 23, 2008

LEROY PAYNE, born in Ojo Feliz N.M. a life time resident of Santa Fe, went home to be with the lord. He is survived by his loving wife Margaret of 54 years; ten children: Lorie Soliz and husband Joe Herrera, Trudy Dean and husband Aaron, Judy Korge and husband Rick, Julie Medina and husband Dino, Jim Payne and wife Maryann...

Jun 22, 2008

Geraldine R. "Geri" Collins, 93, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2008 at her Santa Fe Home. A Celebration of her life will be scheduled at a later date. Her family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be offered in her name to the Santa Fe Animal Shelter, 100 Caja del Rio Road, Santa Fe, NM 87507. The Rivera...

Jun 21, 2008

Arthur "Art" M. Martinez, 50, passed away on June 21, 2008. He was cared for and surrounded by loved ones after a short struggle with pancreatic cancer. Art was born on April 6, 1958 in Taos New Mexico to Tito Martinez and Sophie Pacheco. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother David and his father-in-law Dionicio Baca....

Jun 21, 2008

Teresita de Jesus Garcia (Tere) Rodriguez 85, of Espanola, passed away on June 21, 2008 at the family home. Tere was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She was an active member of her church. She is preceded in death by her husband Jose A. Rodriguez, beloved daughter Teresa, Sister Lila Valdez, brothers Manual N. Garcia, Elizardo...