Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Sandra Tapia
Mar 16, 2008
Sandra (Sandy) Ann Tapia Born September 8, 1969 in Edmonds Washington, passed away suddenly March 16, 2008. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Benjamin Tapia and Flavio Vigil. Sandy is survived by her parents Ben and Georgia Tapia of Santa Fe, her brothers, Gerald Tapia and wife Linda, Tommy Tapia, her sister, Patricia Ackerman and husband Scott, Niece...
Margaret Alford
Mar 14, 2008
Margaret P. Alford, 94, of Santa Fe, and formerly of Many, LA, died peacefully on Friday, March 14, 2008 in Santa Fe. She is preceded in death be Lieutenant Colonial Truman Alford (US Army Ret.) in October 26, 19996. She is survived by her daughter Martha Alford Marks and husband Bernard of Santa Fe. No local services are scheduled; all...
Gilbert Herrera
Mar 12, 2008
Gilbert Ricardo Herrera, a lifelong resident of the Española Valley, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2008. His children and grandchildren will forever remember him as a dedicated and loving father and grandfather. Gilbert had a great love of the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He gave his family and friends many happy memories that will keep his...
Mary Urbina
Mar 12, 2008
Mary E. Urbina, 77, of Cerro passed away on March 12, 2008. She worked as a Home Health Care provider for the NM Human Services. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cresencio Urbina and sister, Della Salazar. She is survived by her daughter, Antonia Urbina of Los Alamos, sisters, Benilda Salazar of Los Angeles, California and Susie Chapman...
Martha Marguerite Ripple
Mar 11, 2008
Martha Marguerite Ripple, 91, of Taos, NM passed away on March 11, 2008. She received her Masters Degree in Drama & Speech from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Joseph Ripple, only daughter, Kathleen Kayle, brother, Fred Flaniken and sister, Jonelle Flaniken. She is survived by her granddaughter, Alex McBride...
Mary Valerio Lewis
Mar 10, 2008
Mary A. Lewis-Valerio died Monday, March 10 at the age of 77. Mary was the daughter of Adelieda and Inocencio Valerio of Ranchos de Taos; sister to Margaret, Dan, Pacomio, and Gilbert; mother to Genevieve Vigil and grandmother to Rachel Ortiz and Nicola Trevisan. She was preceeded in death by her husband Richard Lewis. She spent most of her life...
Gloria Isabel Herrera
Mar 10, 2008
Gloria Isabel Herrera, 68, of Questa passed away on March 08, 2008. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Denise Herrera, parents, Alfredo & Maria Socorrito Duran and sister, Elsie Ramos. She is survived by her husband, Carlos Herrera, children, Carla Cisneros (Stanley), Harold Herrera (Nadine) and Leotta Miera (David). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Carlos &...
Maxine Madrid
Mar 10, 2008
Maxine Madrid – Age 88 of Espanola, died peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Max Madrid; son, Leroy Madrid; brother, Jose Salazar and sisters: Cecilia Morfin and Bernardita Garcia. She is survived by her daughter, Alice Serna and husband Manuel of Espanola; grandchildren: Pamela Garcia and husband Ted of Espanola, Veronica Chavez...
Raylena Jojola
Mar 8, 2008
Raylena (Ray Ray) Jojola June 24, 1970 ~ March 08, 2008 At age 37, went home to be with the Lord March 8, 2008. She is preceded in death by her father Robert, mother Juanita, sister Janice, and brother Jospeh. She is survived by her brothers and sisters: Marie Tiger, Thelma Aguliar, Kathy Sanchez, Anthony Jojola, and Irvin Jojola. Her...
Edward Lurie
Mar 8, 2008
Edward Lurie, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Delaware, died March 8, 2008. He had been declining health for several months. Lurie was the author of the path-breaking biography, Louis Agassiz: A Life in Science (1960, 1988), a book described by the late Stephen Jay Gould as "the best work on this central...
Dora Garcia
Mar 7, 2008
Dora A. Garcia, 74 of Taos, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, entered into eternal life on March 7, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eliud and Elizaida Arguello, brothers, Joe Abedon and Eliud Arguello, Jr., infant daughter, MaryAnn Garcia, her husband Tomas Garcia, Jr., and mother–in-law, Eligia Garcia....
Janet Hamblin
Mar 4, 2008
Janet Sue Hamblin December 8, 1959 ~ March 4, 2008 Age 48, of Santa Fe, died in her home on March 4, 2008. Preceded in death by her parents Keith H and Elva D Hewitt of Las Cruces, and sister; Donna Lee Hewitt. She is survived by 2 brothers, her twin Jay K Hewitt, Edwin Hewitt, and 5 sisters: Shirley...
Ernesto Mondragon
Mar 3, 2008
Ernesto Mondragon 74, of Canon, born November 18, 1933, passed away on March 3, 2008. He was employed by Moly Corp for fifteen years, he also served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict war and was released with an honorable discharge. He is preceded in death by his father, Jose Olmedo Mondragon, mother, Polly Mondragon, brothers, Carlos Mondragon...
Mary Montoya
Mar 2, 2008
Mary Adele Montoya Age 75, a resident of Pojaque passed away on March 2, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband Gilbert J. Montoya; parents, Frank and Adelina B. Quintana; sons, Michael Anthony Bliven, and Francisco Abel Montoya. Mary Adele was a loving mother of 12 children. She loved to read and she loved to sing with her...
Lucinda Sandoval
Mar 2, 2008
SANDOVAL, Lucinda R. (Grandma Lucy), born May 19, 1908, went to be with our Lord on March 2, 2008, at the age of 99. She was born in Nambe, New Mexico and lived in Los Alamos for 15 years. She is preceded in passing by her husband, Herminio; son, Wilfred; daughter, Arabelle; mother and father, Pedro & Luisita Rivera; brothers:...
Ricardo Sena
Mar 1, 2008
Rick "Belushi" Sena, a resident of Los Lunas passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 1, 2008. Rick was born and raised in Santa Fe. He is preceded in death by his loving mother, Priscilla "Pia" Sena, grandparents Sofia and Ramon Sena, uncles, Manuel and Joe Sena and aunt, Prescilla Sena. Rick was a kind, generous and loving man. His family...
Rita Quintana
Mar 1, 2008
Rita García Quintana died March 1, 2008. She was born 1920 in Villanueva, NM. She was married to Cleofes Quintana of Garila, NM. She is survived by: Son, Chris Quintana and wife Nancy of Santa Fe, sister, Frances Trujillo, her granddaughters: Christy Quintana of Denver, CO, Angelica Quintana of Farmington, NM, great-grandsons, Jeromino, Christopher, Eduardo, and Bobby. Great-granddaughters: Alejandra, Gsbella,...
Luis Lugo
Feb 29, 2008
LUIS G. LUGO, 50, of Santa Fe, passed away February 29, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Nilda Lugo, his sister, Josie Palleja and his brother Joey Lugo. He is survived by his beloved wife Consuelo Lugo, his son Luis Lugo Jr. and fiancé Lisa Gurule, his daughters Maria Lugo and fiancé Randy Garcia, Carmela...
