Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Mary Gurule
Feb 29, 2008
Mary Constancia Gurule, 92, of Taos passed away on February 29, 2008. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Carroll, two brothers, Joe A Medina, Eugene Medina, sisters, Viola Sanchez and Bonnie Lowe. She is survived by her husband, Eloy Gurule, son, Joseph E. Gurule (Linda) of Jacksonville, Florida and granddaughter Laura Jean Gurule. Rosary was recited on...
John Pena
Feb 29, 2008
JOHN WILLIAM RAYMOND PENA, JR, 29, of Albuquerque, died unexpectedly on Friday, February 29, 2008 in Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathy Carrillo Pena. John is survived by his children, Dominique Pena of Phoenix and John Pena III, of Albuquerque; his father, John Michael Pena, Sr. of Santa Fe; grandparents, Tillie Pena of Santa Fe and...
Roberto Medina
Feb 29, 2008
Roberto Medina, 90, of Canon in Taos, passed away on February 29, 2008. He was a World War II Veteran and Prisoner of War, he was also the founder and owner of Robert Medina and Sons Concrete and Sand, Inc. He is preceded in death by his children; Berlinda, Georgianna, Michael and Janice, granddaughter, Melissa Medina, sister, Manuelita Aragon, brother,...
Donaciano Gonzales
Feb 29, 2008
Donaciano E. Gonzales age 85 and a lifelong resident of Chupadero, died peacefully on Friday February 29, 2008. He worked for the Laborers & Construction Union # 802, as a custodian for the State Office in Santa Fe, and as a housekeeper at Horizons Nursing Home, and was a World War II Army veteran serving in the Philippines. He was...
Jose De La Luz Romero
Feb 27, 2008
Jose De La Luz Romero of Llano Quemado passed away on February 27, 2008 at home after a short illness. Joe Light as he was called by some had a long and fruitful life and a very interesting life with lots of happiness and joy. Jose De La Luz was born on June 21, 1918 on the first day of...
Leo Tafoya
Feb 27, 2008
Leo F. Tafoya of Ranchos de Taos passed away on February 27, 2008 after a lengthy illness. He retired as a Fleet Mechanic from the Town of Taos. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alberto & Felicitas Tafoya and sister, Susanne Tafoya. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Elva Tafoya, children, Cleo Rodriguez (Ricky) of...
Robert Kraichnan
Feb 26, 2008
Robert H. Kraichnan Robert H. Kraichnan died on February 26, 2008 in Santa Fe NM. He was 80 years old. Dr. Kraichnan was considered the father of modern fluid turbulence theory, to which he made several basic contributions. Dr. Kraichnan received a PhD degree in theoretical physics from MIT in 1949. He was Albert Einstein's personal assistant 1949-1950. Later, he...
Helen Dixon
Feb 25, 2008
Helen Krehbiel Gish Dixon, 77, also known as "B," died peacefully at her home Sunday, February 24, 2008. She is survived by her son, Jim Dixon, her granddaughter Chyna Rose Dixon and her dog Ling Shen, all of Taos; as well as by her brother Peter Michael Gish of Rhode Island. She was born on September 15, 1930 in Norwalk,...
Patricia Orton
Feb 25, 2008
Patricia Ann Orton – Age 63 of the Espanola Valley, died peacefully on Monday, February 25, 2008. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Larry Orton; daughters: Irene Coronado and husband Robert, Rebecca Goar and Linda Killman and husband Larry; grandchildren: Melody, Shane and James; 2 sisters and 3 brothers. A memorial service will be held on Thursday,...
Dorothy Park
Feb 24, 2008
Dorothy Teague Park, 94, of Santa Fe, passed away on February 22, 2008. Dorothy was born in Dallas, Texas in 1913 and in 1931 she moved to Santa Fe with her mother Jean Teague. She married Lorin Park and they had three sons. Bob Park and wife Dorothy, Toni Park and wife Bonnie of Las Vegas, NV, and Chris Park...
George Wells
Feb 24, 2008
George A. Wells of Fort Worth died February 24, 2008, in Santa Fe, New Mexico at the age of 92. Mr. Wells was born in 1916 in Heart's Content, Newfoundland. His family came to the United States in 1923, and settled in Oakland, California. After high school graduation, George worked for several years as a flight instructor, crop duster, and...
Jesse Salazar
Feb 24, 2008
Jesse Bernardo Salazar, 32, of Valdez passed away on February 24, 2008. He is preceded in death by his father, Telesfor Salazar and brother, Billy Salazar. He is survived by his son, Jessie Salazar Jr mother, Maria Salazar of Valdez, sisters and brother, Vickie Salazar (Meliton Quintana) of Arroyo Seco, Mary Ann Flores of Longmont, CO and Robert Salazar of...
Lisa Romero
Feb 24, 2008
Lisa Romero – age 33 of Leadville, Colorado passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2008. She was preceded in death by her brother, Johnny Romero and grandmother, Leonardita Barela. She is survived by her children: Darell and Andrew Trujillo, Julian Medina and Vida Romero; parents: John Romero of Avon, CO and Kathy Romero of Leadville, CO; husband, Andrew Vigil of...
Francis Sanchez
Feb 23, 2008
Francis Sanchez – Age 66 of Rio Lucio, made his journey home on Saturday, February 23, 2008 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents whom he dearly loved: Apolonio and Agripanita Sanchez; sister, Elizaida Sanchez and a very special nephew, Gene Lopez. "May their souls rest in peace." Francis is survived by his lifelong companion,...
Nazario Varela
Feb 23, 2008
Nazario Varela, 62, of Pecos, passed away early Saturday, February 23, 2008 following a short illness. Preceded in death by his parents, sister Mary Gonzales, brothers; Ernesto Varela, Filemon Varela, and Teodoro Varela. Survived by nieces and nephews; Louie Varela, Molly Padilla (Chris), Rosella Varela, Theresa Varela-Herrera, Lee Ann Baca, Joseph Varela, Manuel Varela, and Mary Ann, Very good friend;...
Moses Martinez
Feb 22, 2008
Moses Isaac Martinez – Age 25 of Chimayo passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 22, 2008. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Ismael and Estella Martinez and Toribio and Celsa Martinez. He is survived by his parents: Bobby and Elsie Martinez of Chimayo; sisters Lori Martinez and companion Antonio Archuleta of Pojoaque and Shawnee Martinez of Albuquerque; brother,...
Patricio Gallegos
Feb 21, 2008
Patricio (Pat) Gallegos, 88, of Santa Fe- passed away Thursday morning, February 21, 2008, following a short illness. He is preceded in death by his parents Marcos and Felipita Gallegos, sister Elizabeth Gallegos, and brother Joe D. Gallegos. He is survived by 2 sisters: Tomasita Gonzales and Alicia Garcia (Sam), numerous nephews and nieces and other family members. Visitation will...
