Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Andrea Martinez
Oct 11, 2008
ANDREA MICHELLE MARTÍNEZ, age 48, our beautiful, talented, beloved daughter, sister, and granddaughter, left us unexpectedly on Monday, September 29, 2008. Andrea was born to Jose Ramón and Exilda Trujillo Martínez in Española on November 30, 1959. She graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1977 and went on to get her degree in Journalism in 1981 from New Mexico...
Claudia Varela
Oct 11, 2008
Claudia A. Varela was called to Heaven by our dear Lord on Saturday, October 11, 2008. Claudia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and friend. Claudia is preceded in death by her parents Antonio and Teresita Archuleta, nephew Louie, niece Sheryl, sister-in-law Nemesia Varela and friend Edwina Lopez. Claudia is survived by her husband Cipriano Varela,...
Maria Lopez-Garcia
Oct 11, 2008
María Elviria López - Garcia Matriarch of the López, Martínez and Garcia families passed away at the age of 98 on October 11, 2008 surrounded by her family in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Elviria was born July 13, 1910 in Córdova, New Mexico the only daughter and youngest child of José Dolores López, famed Córdova woodcarver, and María Candelaria Trujillo...
Betty Tafoya
Oct 11, 2008
Betty Tafoya, 69, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on October 11, 2008. She is preceded in death by her son, Ronnie Tafoya, parents, Eloida and Manuel Martinez, brothers Alex and Nick. She is survived by her children, Barbara Santistevan (Odie) and Lawrence Tafoya, father of her children, Miguel Antonio Tafoya, brothers and sisters, Ursula Sanchez (Felix), Tony Martinez (Olivia),...
Richard Lee Gonzales
Oct 10, 2008
Richard L. Gonzales, 45 of Arroyo Seco, NM. died peacefully on Friday October 10, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father Antonio M. Martinez in 2008, his mother Lita Martinez in 2006, his grandfather Juan Gonzales in 2003 and brother Joseph K. Martinez in 2001. He is survived by his brother Michael Martinez of Espanola, sister Sandra Salazar...
Juan E. Martinez
Oct 10, 2008
Juan Esquipula Martinez, 80, a lifelong resident of Chimayo passed away on Friday, October 10, 2008, following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruby R. Martinez; parents Mauricio and Andreita Martinez, brothers Mauricio Martinez, Jr. and Ernesto Martinez. Pula as he was known to family and friends, was a jack of all trades-farming his land,...
Barbara Ann Dolbey
Oct 8, 2008
Barbara Ann Dolbey, 61, of Taos passed away on October 8, 2008. She was an artist, skier, sailor, a wife and mother and dear friend to many. She is survived by her husband, Stephen C. Dolbey, children, Abby Lynn McNeal, Andrew Dolbey (Andrea), SamAntha Burns (Gary), Michael Dolbey (Lisa), grandchildren, Christian, Adam, Kaela, Justin, Alyson, Neal, twins Aidan and Hayley,...
Leonard F. Valerio
Oct 8, 2008
Leonard F. Valerio, Jr. 65, of Llano Quemado passed away on October 10, 2008. He is preceded in death by parents, Leonardo and Claudina Valerio. He is survived by his wife, Teresita M. Valerio, daughter, Kathy Valerio, step children, Sharon, Dale, Geraldine, sisters, Tina Torres (Ocelio), brothers, Henry Valerio (Josie), Ray Valerio (Diana), Tony Valerio (Teresita), Benjamin Valerio (Juanita), stepmother,...
Margaret Lovato
Oct 6, 2008
Margaret N. Lovato, 82, passed away on October 6, 2008. She is preceded in death by husband, Elicio G. Lovato, parents, Celedonio and Celina Trujillo. She is survived by her children, Regina McCann (Tom) of Kearney, Nebraska, Odila Trujillo (Andy) from Golden, CO, Irene Martinez (John) of Westminster, CO, Rita Wos (Ed) of Thornton, CO, Daniel Lovato (Jamielyn) of Dumont,...
Trina Garcia
Oct 5, 2008
Trina O. Garcia 62, of El Prado passed away on October 5, 2008. She owned and operated the Questa Café for many years. She was also a cook at La Cocina de Taos, El Pueblo Café and the Taos Living Center. She is preceded in death by her father, Felix Romero, brothers, William and Clifford Romero of Penasco, daughter, Estella...
Robert E. Gonzales
Oct 4, 2008
Bobby Robert E. Gonzales 68 of La Mesilla, NM died peacefully on Saturday October 4, 2008. He was preceded in death by his mother Helen Jimenez, stepfather Bennie Jimenez and father Hernando. Robert is survived by his son Robert Gonzales Jr. and wife Sharon of Rio Rancho, daughter Pamela Gonzales of Colorado Springs and their mother Geneva Gonzales, son Flavio...
Kimberly Rodarte
Oct 4, 2008
Kimberly Rodarte, 29 of Llano San Juan passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2008. She is preceded in death by grandparents, Josefita Trujillo and Raquel and Rubel Rodarte. She is survived by her parents, Rudy and Nestora Rodarte, sisters, Brenda Cordova from Chamisal, Vickey Valdez (Derrick) of Ft. Knox, Kentucky, brother, Steven Rodarte (Loretta) of Llano de San Juan, 5...
Francisco Hernandez
Oct 3, 2008
Francisco Hernandez passed away on Friday, October 3, 2008 at home in Denver, Colorado. Throughout their thirty year marriage he and his wife, Juanita Hernandez raised her daughter Darleen Herrera. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Senaida Hernandez, and his sister Carmen. He is additionally survived by his four children and step-son, Javier, Manuel, Ernesto, and...
Joseph M Martinez
Sep 30, 2008
Joseph M. Martinez 42 of Chimayo, NM. died peacefully on Tuesday September 30, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife Maria Martinez in 2004, son Joseph Jo-Jo Martinez in 2004, father Levi M. Martinez in 1978, and his maternal & Paternal Grandparents. Joseph is survived by daughters Nicole Martinez of Chimayo and Brianna Ulibarri of Mississippi, parents Paul...
Elevi E. Vigil
Sep 29, 2008
Elevi Vigil, 78 of Taos passed away on September 29, 2008 after a life well lived. He is preceded in death by his wife, Viola Vigil, son, Levi Vigil Jr., daughter, Mary Rose Vigil, parents, Max and Rumaldita Vigil, sisters, Nila Vigil and Rosalia Herrera and brother, Waldo Vigil. He is survived his children, Luis Vigil (Christine), Roger Vigil, Stella...
Donald Sena
Sep 26, 2008
DONALD M. SENA, 47, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at his Santa Fe home. Donald was born December 10, 1961 in Santa Fe. He served with the New Mexico National Guard from 1982 through 1985. He has worked construction in California and the Santa Fe area, and was an accomplished artist. He was a loving, caring person,...
Mary Rose Vigil
Sep 22, 2008
Mary Rose Vigil, 40, of Arroyo Seco passed away on September 22, 2008. She is preceded in death by her mother, Viola Vigil and father in law, Adelmo Herrera. She is survived by her husband, Jose Herrera, daughter, Esther Herrera, father, Elevi Vigil and mother in law, Seralia Herrera. Rosary will be recited on Friday, September 26, 2008 at 7...
Michael Jospeh Moya, Jr.
Sep 22, 2008
Michael J. Moya, Jr. 29 of Chama, NM. passed away on Monday September 22, 2008. He is a U.S. Navy veteran and a skilled carpenter, but enjoyed spending time with his children most of all. Michael will be dearly missed by his family. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents John & Goldie Medlin and paternal grandmother Maria...
Henry Z Vigil
Sep 22, 2008
Mr. Henry Z. Vigil, 75 of Espanola, NM. passed away on Friday September 19, 2008. Mr. Vigil is preceded in death by his parents Juan de Dios and Epimenia Vigil; sister Mary Alice Vigil, brothers; Guiermo Vigil and Antonio Vigil. He is survived by his son; Pedro Vigil of New Jersey, daughters; Henrietta Vigil and companion Robert Hoekstra of Illinois,...
