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

Apr 30, 2008

We lost our beloved Connie A. Ortiz on April 30, 2008 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Connie was born October 28, 1956. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and loved spending time with her large family. She is preceded in death by her parents Liberato and Dolores Archuleta, brother, Paul Archuleta, Sisters Adela A. Gonzales, Sadie Ortiz, brothers-in-law,...

Apr 29, 2008

William Andrew Cain – Age 83 a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2008. He was preceded in death by his 2 sisters: Joy Cain and Rutena Meeks and 2 sons: William Andrew "Billy" Cain, Jr. and John Warren Cain. May their souls rest in peace. He was born on July 24, 1924 to William...

Apr 28, 2008

Leopoldo "Leo" Martinez, 91, of Taos passed away on April 29, 2008. He was born on July 13, 1916 in Vadito to Sotero & Lucinda Martinez. He is survived by his children, Peter Martinez of LA, California, David Martinez of Las Vegas, Nevada, Anita Padilla (Gabriel Jeantete) of Taos, Rose Martinez (Gilbert), of Los Ojos and Mabel Anaya of Albuquerque....

Apr 26, 2008

Nepumoceno Sasavedra, a long time resident of Santa Fe, was born April 29, 1935, passed away April 26, 2008. He is preceded in death by his wife, of 50 years, M. Carmen Saavedra. He is survived by his sons, Edward and Duane Saavedra and wife Lorraine; daughter Laura Chavez and husband Joe; grandchildren, Adrian, Shamatay, Neppy, Gabe Saavedra, and Tracey...

Apr 26, 2008

Jimmy Escudero Jr, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2008. He was born on February 12, 1938. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Rosina Escudero, brother, Tommy Escudero, sister, Becky Archuleta, and nieces Sharon Archuleta and Yvonne Carey. Jimmy was a licensed practical nurse at St. Vincent's Hospital and later at the...

Apr 26, 2008

Syria Bernice Quintana, 77, of Costilla passed away on April 26, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents, Epimenio & Flor Torres and brother, Lenard Torres. She is survived by her husband, Bert Quintana, children, Diana Gay Catana (David) of Mill Alley, CA, Janette Ahrem (David) of Pacifica, CA, Kimberley Gay of San Jose, CA, stepchildren, Patricia Pacheco...

Apr 25, 2008

Virginia Susan Dooley of Taos, NM, died on Friday, April 25th, after a prolonged illness. She was a fixture of the Taos art community, having been the long-time companion, publicist, promoter and gallery director for Navajo artist, R. C. Gorman. Virginia was born on March 7, 1943 in New York City, the daughter of Raymond N. Dooley and Lovilla Frederick...

Apr 25, 2008

Jose Eliu Roybal - Age 83, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2008 in Albuquerque surrounded by his wife and loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abran and Eliza Roybal, brothers Jose S. Roybal, Grand Junction, CO, and Juan Roybal, Santa Fe, NM, granddaughter Amanda Roybal, mother and father-in-laws, Narbor and Rosanna Cortez. He was a...

Apr 25, 2008

Apr 25, 2008

Robert Paul Bisbo, 71, of Santa Fe, passed away April 25, 2008. No service arrangements are scheduled. The Rivera Family of Santa Fe Funeral Options 417 East Rodeo Road Santa Fe, NM 87505

Apr 24, 2008

Jeff Montoya – Age 37 a resident of Chamita passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2008. He was preceded in death by his mother, Santana Cruz; brother, Vicente "Bo Bo" Cruz; grandmother, Raquel Baros; and a nephew, Christopher Cruz Martinez. May their souls rest in peace. He is survived by his daughter, Jacqueline Valencia of Santa Fe; sisters and brothers:...

Apr 24, 2008

Eugene L. Garcia was born to eternal life on April 24, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer over a period of two years. Eugene was preceded in death by his father, Eugenio P. Garcia, mother-in-law, Frances T. Atencio; paternal grandparents, Filiberto and Escolastica Garcia, maternal grandparents, Isaac and Maria Aurelia Valdez, niece, Anna Marie Atencio, and nephew, Rafael A....

Apr 24, 2008

IIma Dean "Vickie" Westfall, 77, of Questa passed away on April 24, 2008. She is survived by her husband, James Leo Westfall, children, Jerry Sullivan (Jeannie) of Questa, Diana Stone, (Harry) of Rochester, WA and Judy Sullivan of San Leandro, CA, stepchildren, Floyd Westfall (Pam) of Arizona, Jerry Westfall (Donna) of Tennessee and Cathy Stout (Gary) of Tennessee, five grandchildren,...

Apr 23, 2008

BARBARA ARMSTRONG, 72, of Santa Fe, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2008 following a lengthy illness. She was born November 18, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Matthew and Edith Hillebold. She Moved to Arizona with her family in 1973, and came to Santa Fe in 2001. She is survived by two sons; Brian and wife Sara Hotchkiss of...

Apr 23, 2008

Eloy Armijo Sr, Born October 27, 1929 in Pena Blanca, New Mexico, son of Floriano and Ernastina Armijo, passed away April 23, 2008. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife; Sofie, son; Jerry, and his parents. He is survived by three sons and three daughters, two sisters and two brothers, and many loving grandchildren. Dad, we will miss...

Apr 23, 2008

Rose Amalia Garcia, 72, of Talpa passed away on April 23, 2008. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Peggy Annette Garcia, grandson, Dominic Lucero, parents, Eduardo & Margarita Romo and sister, Bonnie Cortez. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Bernie P. Garcia, children, Dennis E. Garcia (Sandra), Bernadine M. and Valerie Y. Garcia, grandchildren, Matthew...

Apr 21, 2008

Santiago Filimon Serna – 86, a lifelong resident of the Espanola Valley died peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2008 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Serna; parents: Fidel and Cleofas Serna; sister, Lucia Serna and brother, Anthony Serna. May their souls rest in peace. Santiago, also known as James, among close friends and relatives,...

Apr 19, 2008

Mary Alice Sackett, 92, died in Taos on April 19, 2008. She was born in Dawson, NM on January 04, 1916 to Donald and Adelaide Secrest. She was a graduate of Dawson High School and the University of Denver. She taught school in Santa Fe for five years before marrying Vern Sackett in 1941 here in Taos. Following the WWII...

Apr 18, 2008

Felicita M.Garcia – Age 86 of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo passed away on Friday, April 18, 2008. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Eva Mae Garcia; husband, Perfecto Garcia, Sr. and sons: Gene, Clarence and Fil Garcia. May their souls rest in peace. She is survived by her children: Ethel T.Morrell of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, Wanda Cusson and husband...

Apr 18, 2008

Emilio Abeyta Jr., 29, of Ranchos de Taos passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2008. He is survived by his daughter, Angelica Abeyta, parents, Emilio and Margie Abeyta, sister, Henrietta Abeyta Vigil (John), brothers, Joseph Abeyta, Paul Abeyta and Anthony Abeyta (Renee). He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Joe Anthony, Tanya, Daniella, Alicia, Greg, Anthony, Daniel and Carlitos...