Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Johnny S. Roybal
Mar 2, 2009
JOHNNY S. ROYBAL age 60 of El Duende, NM. died unexpectedly on Monday March 2, 2009. He was the eldest son of the late Johnny A. and Ninfa Roybal. He was preceded in death by his parents and also his sister Eliza Roybal. Johnny was a decorated Vietnam Veteran, he worked for many years as a fireman in Los Alamos...
Denise C Herrera
Feb 28, 2009
Denise C. Herrera age 37 of Bernalillo, NM. formerly of Chamita, NM. Passed away on Saturday February 28, 2009. Denise was a very loving, giving, considerate and patient person. She loved camping, fishing, swimming and dancing. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Naomi Herrera, grandfather Ramon Herrera, grandfather Delfino Archuleta, grandfather Joseph Romero, uncles: Raymond Archuleta and Luis...
Carmen M. Sanchez
Feb 25, 2009
Carmen M. Sanchez, 70, of Alcalde, NM passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 25, 2009, in Albuquerque after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Edward (Eddie) T. Sanchez, parents Bonifacio and Rebecca Maestas, brother Miguel Maestas, sisters-in-law Lorraine Maestas, Barbara Sanchez, Adelina Herrera, and Marina Sanchez, brothers-in-law Ruben Pacheco, Robert...
Alice Mcsweeny
Feb 23, 2009
Alice Josephine McSweeny, 92, of Glorieta, NM, passed away, Monday, February 23, 2009, due to a lengthy illness. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William Anthony McSweeny, and all of her 7 siblings. Alice was born to John Westby-Gibson and Clara Smith on December 28, 1916 in Millington, New Jersey. Since 1965 the McSweeny family has...
Ruth Smith
Feb 23, 2009
RUTH SMITH, age 78 of Espanola, NM. died peacefully on Monday February 23, 2009. She owned & operated The Hometown Bakery in Espanola for many years, and was also a seamstress. A longtime resident of Abiquiu, Ruth spent the later years in the Fairview area near Espanola while running the bakery. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband...
Eduardo Ortega
Feb 22, 2009
Eduardo Bananas Ortega, 80, of Taos passed away on February 22, 2009. He will be missed by friends and family. He is preceded in death by parents, Jose Maria and Teresina Ortega, and wife, Evila Ortega. He is survived by daughters, Rose Garcia, Theresa Romero (Mario), 7 grand children and 13 great grand children, brothers, sisters, numerous nieces and nephews....
Cristoval D. Quintana
Feb 22, 2009
Cristoval D. Quintana, 83 of El Prado passed away on February 22, 2009. He is preceded in death by parents C.J. and Kate L. Quintana, brothers and sisters, Mary Maes, Margie Fernandez, Orlando Quintana and Herman Quintana. He is survived by wife, Adelina Quintana and sons, David O. Quintana and Stephen Quintana (Elizabeth), grandchildren, Francisco, Marisol, Isabella, Demosthenes, Cristobal P....
Cordelia Rosenda Conley
Feb 22, 2009
Cordelia Rosenda Conley, age 87 of Corrales, NM. passed away on February 22, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband Vincent W. Conley and her siblings: Gilbert C Rivera; Servilia Quintana; Adrianna Quintana; Mario Rivera all formerly of Taos; and Manuel A Martinez; Severo Martinez; Patrocinio Martinez; Antonio Rivera all formerly of Santa Fe. She is survived by...
Cordelia Rivera Conley
Feb 22, 2009
Cordelia Rivera Conley passed away on February 22, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband Vincent W. Conley and her siblings: Gilbert C Rivera; Servilia Quintana; Adrianna Quintana; Mario Rivera all of Taos; Manuel A Martinez; Severo Martinez; Patrocinio Martinez; Antonio Rivera all from Santa Fe. She is survived by her brother Conrad Rivera of Santa Fe, son...
Carol Minton
Feb 21, 2009
Carol Sue Tetters Minton, 58 of El Prado, passed away on February 21, 2009. She is no longer suffering and her loving and giving spirit will live on with us. Carol Sue Minton, a/k/a Tetters, a/k/a Tete, passed away at home. Carol was born and raised in Taos and lived here for her 58 years where she was a legal...
Eduardo Martinez
Feb 21, 2009
Eduardo Martinez, 84 of Dixon, NM. died peacefully on Saturday February 21, 2009 in Espanola. He was a lifelong resident of Dixon and worked on the family farm there. He was preceded in death by his parents Fidolino and Luisita Martinez, nephews Chris and Frank Martinez, and niece Connie Roybal. He is survived by his brothers: Ben and Willie Martinez...
Earl Lee Lopez Jr.
Feb 20, 2009
Earl Lee Thomas Lopez Jr., 37, of Taos passed away on February 20, 2009. He is preceded in death by brother, Miguel Lopez and grandmother, Adelina Medina. He is survived by wife, Bernadette Lopez, parents, Earl and Mary Lopez, sisters, Candida Lopez (Kenny Herrera), Alisha Lopez (Randy Herrera), brother, Jeremy Lopez (Amy Fresquez), brother in laws, Gabriel (Barbara), Peter and...
John Sanchez
Feb 19, 2009
John C. Sanchez, 85, beloved father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, was called home to be with the Lord on February 19, 2009 after a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his wife, Corrine A. Sanchez, his son, Chris Sanchez, his grandchildren, Kerryann, Emilio, and Cristobal, mother Josefina M. Sanchez, father, Joe L Sanchez, and sister Francis Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez...
Daniel Vincent Torrez
Feb 15, 2009
Daniel Torrez, 31, passed away Sunday, February 15th, 2009. He was manager at Applebees Restaurant in Taos. Dan walked to the beat of his own drum! Loved by many for his kind spirit, his contagious laughter and his zeal for life. Dan was like the rays of the sun because all who knew him were touched by his bright light....
Edward A. Cowan
Feb 14, 2009
Edward A. Cowan 52 of Rutheron, NM. died peacefully on Saturday February 14, 2009 in Albuquerque, NM. He had a genuine concern for the continued wellbeing of his family, but was a "jack of all trades". He owned & operated EDS GRILL in Rutheron for over 7 years, and was a US Army Veteran serving in Europe during the Vietnam...
Deanna Vigil
Feb 14, 2009
DeAnne M. Rodriguez-Vigil, 48, of Santa Fe, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2009 due to extended illness. She is preceded in death by her parents Felix and Tonie Rodriguez, grandparents Francesquita and Benidicto Rodriguez, Adolfo and Petra Shoemaker, son Isaiah Joseph Vigil , uncles Deacon Tony Rodriguez, John Roybal and Orlando Sisneros, father-in-law Ignacio Vigil, and cousin Patrick Sisneros. DeAnne...
