Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Juan Pat Padilla
Jun 20, 2008
Juan Pat Padilla, 44, or Arroyo Hondo passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel & Teodora Padilla. He is survived by his daughters, Sara Padilla and Marissa Cadena, sister, Yolanda Mares (Steve), Anthony Padilla, Miguel Padilla (Lucia), Rey Padilla (Gina) and girlfriend, Denise Blanco. He is also survived by nieces and...
Aida Quintana
Jun 19, 2008
Aida M. Quintana, 76, of Valdez passed away on June 19, 2008. She is preceded in death by son, Jake Quintana, parents, Eloisa and Alejandro Martinez, brother, Teofilo Martinez and grandmother, Juanita Maes. She is survived by her husband, Ben Quintana, children, Rosella Montoya (Larry), Norbert Quintana, Christine Valerio (Johnny), Wanda Fresquez (Tommy), Diana Quintana, Loretta Gonzales (Mitch), Yvette Quintana,...
Demetrio Leyba
Jun 19, 2008
Demetrio Leyba, 80, passed away Thursday June 19, 2008 at his Santa Fe home following a short illness. He was preceded in death by his wife Valentina Leyba, a son: Jerry Leyba, brother: Frank Leyba, and sister: Erlina Sedillo. He served with the U.S. Army during Korea. Following the war he worked for First National Bank in Santa Fe for...
Roy Sharfin
Jun 18, 2008
Roy Sharfin, 65, of San Cristobal passed away on June 18, 2008. He was a longtime Taos Dentist and 5th grade teacher at Enos Garcia Elementary School. He is survived by his wife Sharon, sons, Peter Sharfin (Cynthia), of San Cristobal, John Sharfin (Antoinette) of Kona, Hawaii, brother, Paul Sharfin (Myra) of Columbus Ohio. A Memorial gathering in honor and...
Maida Quintana
Jun 17, 2008
Maida Quintana, born July 22, 1937, went to be with our Lord on June 17, 2008 surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leondro and Mary Montoya, brother Leondro Montoya Jr., sisters: Catherine Valdez and Bernie Gallegos and son Phillip "Leonard" Quintana, and grandchildren Leroy Garcia and Jessie Quintana. Maida dedicated her life to caring...
Cristobal Lavadie
Jun 16, 2008
Cristobal J. Lavadie, 87, passed away on June 15, 2008. He was born in Vallecitos, NM on May 8, 1921. As a child, he moved to Taos. Most recently he had lived in Albuquerque for the past 10 years. He was a World War II Disabled Veteran and served in the US Navy and US Marine Corp. He was a...
Frank Thomas
Jun 16, 2008
Frank Porter Thomas, 89, passed away on June 16, 2008 in Taos, NM. Frank was born in Peru, Indiana, on June 15, 1919. A Purdue graduate (1941), he was raised a Mason in May, 1941, Pentalpha Lodge 564, Indianapolis. On December 27, 1941, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps, eventually rising to the rank of Major. He married Jill...
Eva Rivera
Jun 13, 2008
Eva M. Rivera, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away Friday, June 13, 2008 of Gilo Blastoma. Eva was born in Alamosa, CO to David W. and Mannie Aragon on November 7, 1929. She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister Loyola Whitcomb formerly employed by the Santa Fe New Mexican. Eve is survived by her husband of...
Fred Sanchez
Jun 12, 2008
FRED L. SANCHEZ, 73, passed away at his Santa Fe home on Thursday, June 12, 2008 following an extended illness. Fred was preceded in death by his son John and daughter Lucille. He was a loving husband and father, and will be missed by his wife of 54 years, Lucy Sanchez, his son Tony; daughters, Linda, Dolores, and Irene and...
Judith Wall
Jun 10, 2008
Judith Wall Bergeson, 59, of Taos passed away on June 10, 2008. She was the owner of Pizza Emergency. She is survived by her sons, Wesley and Zackery. Memorial service will be held on Monday, June 16, 2008 at 12 noon at Rivera Chapel.
Julia Herrera
Jun 10, 2008
Julia A. Herrera 74 of Espanola and formerly of El Rito died peacefully on Tuesday June 10, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband Cruz Herrera; parents Celestino and Maria Inez Archuleta; sister, Criselda Madrid and daughter in-law, Cynthia Herrera. She is survived by her son's: Felix Herrera and Miguel Herrera; daughters: Valerie Trujillo and husband Lonnie, Jeanne...
Delfino Romero
Jun 9, 2008
Delfino "Grandpo" Romero May 1, 1937 ~ June 9, 2008 Delfino "Grandpo" Romero, 71, of Santa Fe, was called home to the Lord on June 9, 2008 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Louise Romero and son Del Romero. He is survived by his daughter Mary and husband Arnondo Loya,...
Fernando Chavez
Jun 7, 2008
Fernando Chavez, 88, of Santa Fe, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2008. He is preceded in death by wife Genieve Chavez, and son Gilbert Chavez, grandson Kenny Chavez, brother Felipe (Luther) Chavez, and sister; Frances Duran. He is survived by two sons; Michael Chavez of Santa Fe, Art Chavez and wife Margie of Albuquerque, grandchildren; Frances Russo and husband Chris...
Lillian Lucero
Jun 7, 2008
Lillian Lucero, 81, of Chamisal passed away on June 7, 2008. She along with her husband George Lucero, owned Lucero's Grocery Store in Chamisal. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Lucero. She is survived by her children, Georgia Chavez of Chamisal, Marie Tyler of Chamisal, Joe Rodriguez (Linda) of Chamisal, George Lucero Jr. (Agnes) of Chamisal, David...
William Stallcup
Jun 7, 2008
William Blackburn Stallcup, Jr., Ph.D. October 18, 1920 - June 7, 2008 Born in Dallas, TX, William "Bill" Stallcup received degrees in Biology from Southern Methodist University in Dallas and the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Stallcup was a First Lieutenant in the Army Air Force and was stationed in England during World War II. He spent his entire professional...
Patricia Byford
Jun 6, 2008
PATRICIA R. (PATT) BYFORD, 75, went to be with her Lord on June 6, 2008. She was born November 6, 1932 in Claremore, OK, the daughter of Roy and Aleta Rimer. Patricia graduated high school in Stroud, OK, where she was active in the cheerleading squad. She married Harold Byford on January 9, 1949 in Stroud, OK, where they lived...
Liza Jeantete
Jun 6, 2008
Liza Arens Jeantete, 39, cherished daughter of Anita Ellison and loving mother of Gabriella Jeantete, 10, her "Baby Doll", passed away unexpectedly at her home in Ranchos de Taos on June 6, 2008. A graduate of Taos High School, Liza continued her education acquiring degrees in accounting and business computer systems. Liza lived life to the fullest; she was passionate...
Emily Goad
Jun 5, 2008
Emily J. Goad age 65 of Ojo Caliente died peacefully on Tuesday, June 5, 2008 in Rio Ranch, NM. She was a lovable mother and wife. She worked at the Furr's Cafeteria in Santa Fe for 10 years. She also worked at Ohkay Casino for 9 years as a beverage server. She was an only child born to Telesfor and...
Teodora Tafoya
Jun 4, 2008
Theodora Esther Tafoya, 96, of Taos passed away on June 4, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Tafoya, son, Arturo Tafoya, daughters, Annabelle Tafoya and Patricia Tafoya, grandson, Lloyd Martinez and great grand daughter, Lisa Jenny Chavez. She is survived by children, Toby Tafoya, Chris Tafoya (Judy), Orlando Tafoya (Sara), Ben Tafoya, Ezequiel "Zeke" Tafoya (Estella),...
Eloisa S Martinez
Jun 4, 2008
Eloisa S. Martinez age 90 of Espanola died peacefully on Wednesday June 4, 2008 at the family home. She was preceded in death by her husband Delio Martinez, sisters Amelia Quintana and Anna Lujan, brother Rudolfo "Red" Sisneros, and parents Augustine and Magdalena Sisneros. Eloisa graduated valedictorian of her high school class and was a prominent business woman in Espanola...
