Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Matthew Torres
Jan 8, 2009
Matthew Torres, age 82 of Ohkay Owingeh died peacefully on Thursday January 8, 2009 in Espanola, NM. He is a WWII veteran of the United States Navy, and is survived by his sons Matthew, Jr. and Thomas, and his daughter Josephine all of California, his beloved grandchildren, his brother Frank Torres and wife Beatrice of Ohkay Owingeh, and sister Mary...
Olivia Perea
Jan 6, 2009
Olivia Perea, 63, a longtime resident of Santa Fe, went with the Lord, Tuesday, January 6, 2009 following a long time illness. She was born in Santa Fe, NM, on May 19, 1945, to the late Molly McAllister and Alberto Padilla. She is preceded in death by her parents Molly McAllister and Alberto Padilla, sisters; Connie Romero, and Betty McAllister,...
Leona J. Stebbins
Jan 6, 2009
Mrs. Leona J. Stebbins 102 of Espanola, NM. died peacefully on Tuesday January 6, 2009 in Espanola, NM. She was born on May 18, 1907 in Benicia, CA. to the late Leland Jackson Turner and Sarah Jane Kerr. She was a retired administrator for Rio Arriba County, New Mexico State Government. A public service was not held, however her casket...
Thomas Mayor
Jan 4, 2009
Thom Mayor, 67, passed away on 1/4/08 at the Taos Living Center, after a long ordeal with cancer of the thymus. Thom is survived by his Mother, Eva Laurina of Dunedin, Florida, sister Judi Mayor Hunt of Craig, Colorado, his children Kendra Suzanne Olivis and Jason Thomas Mayor of Salisbury, Maryland, and Luke Kantor of Tucson, Arizona, grandchildren Trevor Hobson,...
Rita Quintana
Jan 3, 2009
Rita O. Quintana, 74, of Santa Fe, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2009, due to an extended illness. Rita was born December 27, 1934, in Watrous, New Mexico. She is preceded in death by her parents Enrique and Bidilia Ortiz and son Anthony Quintana. Rita is survived by daughter Deborah Dalton, two sons; Carlos Quintana, and Phillip Quintana, brother Robert...
Virginia S. Gonzales
Jan 2, 2009
Virginia S. Gonzales, 78 of El Guache, NM. Passed away on Friday January 2, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents Jose Miguel and Teodorita Salazar, sisters Cleo Lopez and Lucia Garcia, and brothers in law Margarito Lopez and Manuel Garcia. She was retired from the Espanola Public Schools after 21 years of service. She was a lifelong...
Joe Marquez
Jan 2, 2009
Joe Marquez, 61, of Glorieta, passed away suddenly January 2, 2009. He was born February 4, 1947 in Encino, NM. A Memorial Service will be conducted Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 10:00am at Santa Fe Funeral Options Chapel. The Rivera Family of Santa Fe Funeral Options 417 East Rodeo Road Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 989-7032 Santafefuneraloption.com
Joe J. Espinoza
Dec 31, 2008
Joe J. Espinoza, 76, of Taos passed away on December 31, 2008. He is preceded in death by parents, Edumenio and Ursulita Espinoza, brother, Tom Espinoza and mother-in-law, Domitila Martinez. He is survived by his wife, Josie Espinoza, daughter, Charlene Tafoya and son-in-law Chris Tafoya, granddaughters, Alyssa and Gabriella Tafoya, step-sons, Steve and Lorenzo Torres, five step-grandchildren, brothers and sisters,...
Mary Lou Hoeppner
Dec 31, 2008
Mary Lou Hoeppner 64 of Pojoaque, born February 5, 1944 has gone to walk with the Lord on December 31, 2008. Mary Lou is survived by her son Gary Trautman, daughter Jennifer Ayotte, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 14th at 10:00am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Pojoaque,...
Virginia Torrez
Dec 29, 2008
Virginia M. Torrez 76 of Espanola died peacefully on Monday December 29, 2008 in Santa Fe. She was born in Navals, GA. On April 17, 1932 to the late Smith and Eunice Padgett. She was married to Edward J. Torrez, and was preceded in death by him, as well as her parents, together may they rest in peace. Mrs. Torrez...
Fedelina M. Trujillo
Dec 28, 2008
Fedelina M. Trujillo, 84, of Black Lake passed away on December 28, 2008. She is preceded in death by husband, Juan Isaac Trujillo, daughter, Lorraine Sandoval, parents, Maximo and Magdelina Maes, sister, Cecilia Rael, brothers, Manuel and Amadeo Maes. She is survived by son, Michael Trujillo (Shirley), grandchildren, Isaac, Justin and Joshua Trujillo, Amy Muehleisen (Dave), Orlando Sandoval (Stephanie), great-grandchildren,...
Esther Sanchez
Dec 28, 2008
Esther Branch was born in Roy, NM on Jan, 2 1922. She grew up on the family ranch in Newkirk, NM where she learned to cook, sew, garden and work with cattle and other livestock. To Esther the Ranch was home and loved to return as often as possible. Esther was a graduate of Santa Rosa High School. In 1943...
Angie J. Martinez
Dec 27, 2008
Angie J. Martinez age 60 of Espanola, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday Dec. 27th, surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents Ernesto and Lucy Romero, Brother In Law Franklin Rick Manges, and her late husband Gilbert Martinez. She is survived by her daughter Jackie Martinez and husband Patrick Garcia...
Walter Kraul
Dec 27, 2008
Walter Dean Kraul, born January 2, 1954, died peacefully at home, December 27, 2008. Walter was born in Santa Fe and was currently living in Villanueva , New Mexico. He was a silversmith by trade. Walter is proceeded in death by his two grandmothers Juanita Garcia and Edna Thornton, brother-in-law Felix Martinez and niece Jasmine Mares. Walter is survived by...
Presciliano Martinez
Dec 22, 2008
Mr. PRESCILIANO MARTINEZ 80 of Medanales, died peacefully on Monday December 22, 2008. Mr. Martinez enjoyed ranching and the outdoors. He worked for the N.M. highway department, and for the railroad in Leadville, CO., and other work in California. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents Silviano and Soledad Martinez, brothers Antonio and Manuel, and nephews Tommy Martinez,...
