Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Isabel Garcia
Nov 13, 2008
Isabel C Garcia age 90 of lower San Pedro died peacefully on Thursday November 13, 2008, surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her parents Luis V and Ursulita Chavez, infant granddaughter Rene, sister Manuelita Valdez, brothers Gilbert, Frank, Luis, Jose, Reggie, and Arthur Chavez, husband Leopoldo Adolfo Garcia and son-in-law John A. Elliot. She is survived by...
Emilio Naranjo
Nov 13, 2008
"This marks the end of a unique political era in Northern New Mexico", Governor Bill Richardson, State of New Mexico. House Speaker Ben Lujan called Naranjo the last crown jewel of the political patron system. Emilio Naranjo 92, passed away Thursday, November 13 after a brief illness in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alejandrio...
Manuel A. Fresquez
Nov 13, 2008
Manuel Antonio Fresquez, 94 of Ranchos de Taos passed away on November 13, 2008. He is preceded in death by his wife, Emilia Fresquez, son, Robert Fresquez, parents, David and Eutima Fresquez, brother, David Fresquez Jr., sisters, Rosa Mondragon, Soveida Herrera and Ignacia Nasha Torrez. He is survived by brother, Thomas Fresquez (Lucia), sons, Alex Fresquez (Elidia), Henry Fresquez, Joe...
Emilio Naranjo
Nov 13, 2008
"This marks the end of a unique political era in Northern New Mexico", Governor Bill Richardson, Sate of New Mexico. Funeral services for Mr. Naranjo are pending through Block-Salazar Mortuary in Espanola. Recitation of the Rosary and the Mass of Christian Burial service are being planned, however the days and times of these services have not been determined. Please continue...
Odelia Trujillo
Nov 12, 2008
Odelia Trujillo, 86, of Taos passed away on November 12, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Trujillo and daughter Celia Herrera. She is survived by children, Angela Mascarenas (Henry), George Trujillo (Victoria), Patrick Trujillo (Joanna), Rosalie Vigil, (Billy), Diana Griego (Frank Medina), Jeannine Tafoya and Danny Trujillo, 15 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, brother, Roy Santistevan (Esther),...
George Gomez, Jr.
Nov 12, 2008
George Gomez, Jr. 53, of Llano Quemado passed away on November 12, 2008. He is preceded in death by his father, George Gomez Sr. and brother, Max Gomez. He is survived by his mother, Elizaida Gomez, brothers, Benny and Marvin Gomez, Richard Prudencio (Therese), sisters, Tessie Prudencio (Freddie), Abbie Fernandez (Joey), aunts and uncle, Eloisa Romero, Lydia Montoya (Martin), Francis...
Annalicia Clorinda Sanchez
Nov 11, 2008
Annalicia Clorinda Sanchez, 10 months old, passed away on November 11, 2008. She is survived by her parents, Michael and Alicia Sanchez, sister, Angel Sanchez, grandparents, Carol and Arthur Cisneros, Yolanda Castillo, Thomas Espinoza and Gene Cordova, uncle, Daniel Sanchez (Rhonda Tafoya), aunts, Maria Ledoux, Nicole Cisneros (Michael Jederlinic) and Gena Cordova. She is also survived by great grandparents, cousins...
Andrew Vargas
Nov 9, 2008
Andrew Vargas, 19, of Santa Fe, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2008 due to an extended illness. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Richard and Porfilia Vargas. Andrew was born January 4, 1989, in Santa Fe, to Andy and Amy Vargas. He is a graduate of Santa Fe High School in 2007. He is survived by his mother...
Elizabeth E. Casados
Nov 8, 2008
Elizabeth Casados, 77, of Ranchitos passed away on November 08, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Maria Casados, parents, Lucia & Alfonso Martinez, brother, Selberio Martinez and great-granddaughter, Ana Lisa Martinez She is survived by her children, Eloida Torres (Jimmy), Gilbert Casados, Michael Casados (Manuela) and Angie Casados (Tim), sisters, Valentina Martinez and Elviria Martinez (Eloy),...
Ruth Vigil
Nov 7, 2008
Ruth P. Vigil, 76, of Questa and formerly Taos passed away on November 7, 2008. She is preceded in death by her granddaughter Isabella Rose Vigil, parents, Garsedan and Rachel Pacheco, brother, Edward Lalo Pacheco. She is survived by her husband of fifty five years Armando Vigil, Sr., sons and daughter Armando Vigil, Jr. (Cynthia) of Questa, Michael Vigil (Deann)...
Ruth Vigil
Nov 7, 2008
Ruth P. Vigil, 76, of Questa and formerly Taos passed away on November 7, 2008. She is preceded in death by her granddaughter Isabella Rose Vigil, parents, Garsedan and Rachel Pacheco, brother, Edward Lalo Pacheco. She is survived by her husband of fifty five years Armando Vigil, Sr., sons and daughter Armando Vigil, Jr. (Cynthia) of Questa, Michael Vigil (Deann)...
William Casady
Nov 6, 2008
Bill Casady died peacefully at his home on November 6, 2008. Born inn Milton, Iowa, he graduated from the University of Iowa, served as lieutenant in the United States Navy and was National Promotions Director for Warner Brothers Records in California. Before retiring he produced and managed various local music groups. Survivors include his loving wife of 30 years, Donna...
Albert J. Salazar
Nov 6, 2008
Mr. Albert (Al) J. Salazar Age 89 of Espanola passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 06, 2008 following an extended illness. He was born on October 5, 1919, in Los Sauces, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his wife Consuelo (Connie) E. Salazar, his parents Jose Rubel and Preciliana Salazar, his sisters Frances Montano, Ida Neuhausel, Odila Lopez, Olivama...
Elizabeth Marie Hart
Nov 1, 2008
Elizabeth Marie Hart age 55, passed peacefully on Saturday Nov 1, in Taos New Mexico after a 9 month battle with cancer. Born Nov 4, 1952 in Chicago, she is predeceased by her parents Wayne J. Hart and Ann Hart of Lake Forest, IL. Libby devoted her life to the expression of beauty pursued in her career as a fine...
Maria Valdez
Nov 1, 2008
Maria E. Valdez, Age 88 passed away peacefully on Saturday November 1st, 2008. Originally from Canjilon, and a lifelong New Mexico resident who loved the outdoors and animals. She and her husband Porfirio Valdez were married for 50 years before his death in 1989. Maria is preceded in death by her husband and two sons: Manuel Valdez and Porfirio Fabian...
Elva M. Vialpando
Oct 31, 2008
Elva M. Vialpando, 86, of Questa passed away on October 31, 2008. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Marcella Cisneros. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Frutoso Vialpando, children, Fritz (Irene), Lydia (Ruben) Rodriguez, Gloria, Dorothy (Bob) Wright, Richard (Florene) Vialpando, John (Rose), numerous grand, great and great great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Funeral...
Mariquita Sanchez
Oct 31, 2008
MARIQUITIA SANCHEZ, 85, Life long resident of Lamy, New Mexico, Passed Away Friday, October 31, 2008 in Santa Fe following a short illness. She was born August 22, 1923 in Lamy, the daughter of Juan and Remedios Sanchez. Mariquitia is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A Service will be conducted at 10:00am Friday, November 7, 2008 at the Stanley...
