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

Danny G Gill
Sep 2, 2008
Danny G. Gill, 67, of Pojoaque died peacefully in the arms of his dear wife Annette on Tuesday September 2, 2008. Mr. Gill was retired from Los Alamos National Laboratory. He enjoyed life to the fullest, fishing, dancing, and especially treasured times spent with his family. The family will be gathering privately to share memories and stories, however no public...

Eufemia P Martinez
Sep 2, 2008
Eufemia P. Martinez, 95, died peacefully on Tuesday September 2nd in Utah. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Victor M. Martinez, son Victor Martinez Jr., daughters Arcelia Jaramillo, Lougarda Trujillo and her parents. She is survived by her children; Angelica Garcia and husband Gilbert of California, Mary Romero and husband Bobby of Utah, Del Martinez and wife...
Judy Kaye Vanderbeck
Aug 31, 2008
Judy Vanderbeck October 30, 1956 ~ August 31, 2008 Judy, beloved bartender at La Posada Hotel, lost her three year battle with lung cancer on August 31, 2008 at St. Vincent Hospital. She bravely faced the disease and fought fiercely with sword in hand, never letting it stand in the way of living life to the fullest. Judy enjoyed every...
Nazario Archuletta
Aug 31, 2008
Nazario (Nick) Archuletta, 91, a resident of San Leandro, California, passed away August 31, 2008 in Penasco, New Mexico. He was born on April 24, 1917 in Pilar, New Mexico. Nick retired as an electrician from the Berkeley Lab at the University of California. He and Dolores loved to travel after his retirement and enjoyed gardening and his family. He...
Jose D. Vigil
Aug 30, 2008
Jose D. Vigil, 85, of Pilar passed away on August 30, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents, Doloritas and Felipe Vigil. He is survived by his wife, Ceralia Vigil, children, Dolores Montano, Fabiola Medina, Eloy Vigil (Cora), Estella Pacheco (Floyd), Elias Gabriel Vigil (Vita), Georgia Aragon and Modesta Vigil. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 10...

Bernadette Carolyn Smith
Aug 29, 2008
Bernadette Carolyn Smith, 57, of Espanola passed away on Friday, August 29, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents: Alberto and Rosarito Manzanarez, sister: Betty Lou Manzanarez, Maternal and Paternal Grandparents, Aunts: Juanita Babcock and Lorencita Salazar. She survived by her loving husband Shawn Smith, Numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and other relatives. Services are pending and may be...
Tomas V. Martinez
Aug 26, 2008
Tomas V. Martinez, 57 of Wyoming, formerly of Arroyo Seco passed away on August 26. He is preceded in death by his father, Benjamin Martinez and nephew Clarence Martinez. He is survived by his mother, Medalia Martinez, maternal grandmother, Amalia Duran, children, Tomas Martinez and Rayena Narvais (Steve), granddaughter, Luciana Martinez, companion, Monica Gurule, brothers, Juan, Joe and Fares Martinez...
Michael Gaillour
Aug 24, 2008
Michael Gaillour, 82, of Questa, NM passed away August 24, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Michael served his country during the World War II in the European Theatre. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Master Sergeant in 1946. Michael was born in Vaughn, NM on July 11, 1926. Michael owned, operated and partnered several successful businesses...
E Maine Shafer
Aug 24, 2008
Edwin Maine Shafer, died peacefully August 24, 2008 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, surrounded by his family, after a short illness at the age of 93. He is preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Maine Shafer, father, Chester Shafer, and his sister, Barbara Shafer Crowell. He was born April 15, 1915 in Hibbing, Minnesota and was raised in Duluth,...
Michael Gaillour
Aug 24, 2008
Michael Gaillour, 82, of Questa, NM passed away August 24, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Michael served his country during the World War II in the European Theatre. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Master Sergeant in 1946. Michael was born in Vaughn, NM on July 11, 1926. Michael owned, operated and partnered several successful businesses...
Casimira R. Madrid
Aug 24, 2008
Casimira R. Madrid, 105, of Arroyo Seco passed away on August 24, 2008. She was an active member of St. Anthony League and the Sacred Heart League. She is preceded in death by her husband, Melquides Madrid, mother, Placida Romero, sister, Fedelina Sanchez and brother, Eugenio Romero, children, Remigio, Oclides, Leonel and Juan Francisco Madrid, son in laws, Jose H....

Jules Levine
Aug 24, 2008
Dr. Jules M. Levine, 72, resident of Santa Fe for the past two years, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 24, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents Jacob and Ann Levine of Pittsburgh, PA. Jules was a college Professor of Economics and Finance at Ohio University and Long Island University. Retired as Professor Emeritus at Long Island University....
Felix Rodriguez
Aug 20, 2008
Felix Rodriguez, 79, lifelong resident of Santa Fe returned to our Heavenly Father August 20, 2008 after a lengthy illness at his home surrounded by family. Felix was born April 17, 1929. He is preceded in death by his parents Benidicto and Francisquita, wife Toni, brother Antonio, and sister Martina. Felix is survived by his three sons; Roger and wife...
Audrey Jean Salazar
Aug 19, 2008
Audrey Jean Salazar, 55, of Taos passed to another life in Albuquerque, NM on August 19, 2008 after a short illness. She was born on August 05, 1953 in Jaroso, CO. Audrey was a retired school teacher, a former secretary of the Sangre de Cristo Land Grant and currently a researcher for the organization. She was also a member of...

Bertha Holterman
Aug 19, 2008
Bertha Annie Holterman, 80, of Fairview, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2008 due to a lengthy illness. She is preceded in death by husband John Holterman and parents Herman Prieba and Annie Uillner Prieba. Bertha was born in London, Arkansas on September 18, 1927. She was first employed at the shoe factory in Russellville, Arkansas then moved to Espanola, NM...

Elinor Galvin
Aug 18, 2008
ELINOR ANNA GALVIN Elinor A. Galvin passed away on August 18, 2008 following a short illness. Elinor Anna Fritz was born February 20, 1919 in Brooklyn, New York to parents Louis and Julia Fritz. She attended Pratt Institute and then worked for Nestle's Chocolates and for SperryRand, building gyroscopes during WWII. She met and married Edward Cornelius Galvin in 1942....

George Pimbley
Aug 14, 2008
George Herbert Pimbley, 86, was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Helen and George Herbert Pimbley. He received his A.B. in mathematics at Western Reserve. He went into the Navy in 1943 attending Midshipman School University of Norte Dame, Harvard University and M.I. T. for training in radar. He served mainly in the Pacific and was aboard the Franklin when it...

Robert Jessup
Aug 14, 2008
Robert C. Jessup, 78, of Santa Fe, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2008 at St. Vincent's Regional Medical Center. He was the well loved brother of Richard Jessup, Peter Jessup, and Margaret McInnis. He was a four year veteran of the Korean War. A professional cinematographer, he had numerous credits in feature films and television in Hollywood and Dallas. He...
Corina Trujillo
Aug 13, 2008
Corina Trujillo, 83, of Penasco passed away on August 13, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donaciano Leo Martinez, parents, Macedonio and Delfina Sandoval, brothers, Jose, Alberto and Francis Sandoval. She is survived by her children, Ruth Ortiz (Eddie), Grace Quintana, Pearl Maldonado, David Trujillo and Paul Martinez, 11 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and many other relatives...