Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Cicilia Maria Torrez
Jul 26, 2008
Cicilia Maria Torrez, 80, of Talpa passed away after a lengthy illness on July 26, 2008. She was an active member of San Francisco de Asis Parish including helping to clean and participating in the annual renovation of the church. She is preceded in death by son, Manuel Torrez, great granddaughter, Amanda Torrez, parents, Leociado and Victoriana Duran. She is...
Herminio G. Padilla, Sr.
Jul 24, 2008
Herminio G. Padilla, Sr. age 73 of Espanola died peacefully at home after a lengthy illness on Thursday July 24, 2008. He was a veteran of the United States Navy during the Korean era, and was a carpenter by trade. He was preceded in death by his parents Jose Eugenio and Francisquita Padilla, mother in law Helen Jimenez and husband...
William Sutton
Jul 21, 2008
The family is morning the loss of their beloved father, William Harry Sutton. He was born in Vandergrift Pennsylvania on December 19, 1914. He moved to Syracuse NYand was employed by Crucible Specialty Metals Company and performed the work as a specialist roll turner and template maker. He was a Shriner for 25 years of the Masonic lodge in Auburn...
Jerry Davis (Pid)
Jul 21, 2008
Jerry W. Davis – Age 45 of Espanola died on Monday July 21st. He was preceded in death by his mother JoAnn Davis in 1994. He survived by his son Jeremy Wayne Davis of Alcalde, the mother of his son Della Quintana, father Hestle Wayne Davis of Espanola, Sisters Julie Forman and husband John of Texas, and Sherry Gee and...
Juanita Garcia
Jul 18, 2008
Juanita Garcia – Age 95 A life long resident of Chamisal, passed away in her home on July 18, 2008 after a lengthy illness. Juanita was born in Chamisal, N.M. on October 20, 1912. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Ignacio Garcia and Alcarita Dominguez-Garcia; Brothers, Frank Garcia and wife Dolorita; Jose Maria Garcia and wife Matilde;...
Alex Gutierrez
Jul 18, 2008
Alex Gutierrez, 74, of Los Cordovas passed away on July 18, 2008. He was the owner of AA-1 Wrecker Service since 1993 and worked for many years at Friday Motors. He was preceded in death by his parents Donacanio and Maria Gutierrez, brothers, Ernesto and John Gutierrez and sister, Lucy Enciso. He is survived by his wife, Angie Gutierrez, grandchildren,...
Alicia Wisehart
Jul 18, 2008
Alicia M. Wisehart, 87 of Taos passed away on July 18, 2008. She had retired as a bookkeeper for the Taos Municipal Schools. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Wisehart, parents, Nieves & Eloisa Anaya and sister, Ernestina Lowe. She is survived by her daughters, Arlene Martinez (Robert) and Monica Des Georges, sister Florence Garcia, grandchildren, Raymond...
Henry "Orlando" Sanchez
Jul 18, 2008
Henry "Orlando" Sanchez, 73, former resident of Dixion, New Mexico, died Friday July 18, 2008, in Albuquerque where he resided. He survived by his wife, Geraldine Sanchez, Son Ricky Pena and wife Kim, daughter Veronica Sanchez all of Albuquerque, several grandchildren , sister Domitilla Archuleta of Dixion, brother Arsenio Sanchez of Dixon, sister Sarah Anderson of El Cajon, California, sister...
Kein Craig
Jul 17, 2008
KEVIN LEE CRAIG, 38, formerly of Santa Fe, passed away unexpectedly at his Las Vegas, Nevada home on July 17, 2008. Kevin was born December 28, 1969 in Santa Fe, the son of George and Dorothy Craig. He attended and graduated from St. Michael's High School, and following graduation he attended New Mexico State University. Kevin was preceded in death...
William J. Johnson, Jr.
Jul 17, 2008
William James Johnson, Jr. was born to William James Johnson and Sadie Hassell Johnson on November 5, 1931 in Richmond Hill, NY where he resided through high school graduation. He attended Auburn University in Alabama and was in the ROTC program until he graduated. In 1954 he entered the Navy using his education and skills as a nuclear physicist and...
Manuel Lucero
Jul 16, 2008
Manuel A. Lucero, 75, of Chamisal passed away on July 16, 2008. He is preceded in death by parents, Fermin and Irene Lucero, sister, Isabel Lucero, brother, George Lucero and infant brother Enoramio Lucero. He is survived by wife, Helen Graves, daughters, Jacquelyn, Gabriella and Manuelita, 5 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, sisters, Lillian Pacheco (Adonio), Elvia Valdez (Octaviano) and Irene...
Gloria Martinez
Jul 16, 2008
Gloria Martinez, 59, of Taos went to be with the Lord on July 16, 2008. She is preceded in death by her grandparents who raised her, Frank and Clorinda Gonzales, parents in law, Benny and Josie Martinez, sister, Ernestine Cardenas (Ray), brother, Sonny Nichols. She is survived by her husband, Mike Martinez, sons, Mike, Anthony, Raymond (Nicole) and Matthew, mother,...
Rigoberto Martinez
Jul 16, 2008
Rigoberto Baltazar Martinez May 25, 1968 ~ July 15, 2008 Rigo passed away peacefully on July 15, 2008. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; Joe B. and Amalia Rodriguez and paternal grandparents; Juan Pablo and Maria Martinez. He is survived by his sons; Marcus and Brandon Martinez, mother; Barbara Rodriguez, father; Juan Pablo Martinez II, brothers; Juan...
Bobby Albert Lopez
Jul 15, 2008
Bobby Albert Lopez, 55, of Vadito passed away on July 15, 2008. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Juan and Rosita Lopez and Atilano and Apolonia Baca and sister, Eleanor Lopez. He is survived by children, Robert, Heidi, Roman and Justin, parents, Reyes and Anival Lopez, sisters and brothers, Darlene Kensey (Dan), Rudy Lopez, Sally Romero (Jerry), Alverna...
Ralph Lovell
Jul 14, 2008
Ralph E. Lovell, 92, of Taos passed away on July 14, 2008. He is preceded in death by his wife, Doris Cochran Lovell. He is survived by his daughter, Judith Lovell Thompson (Michael Barr Thompson)
Roger Perkins
Jul 14, 2008
Dr. Roger Bruce Perkins died at home in Los Alamos, New Mexico on July 11th 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. Roger was born in Hammond, Indiana on November 8, 1935 to Philip and Lydia Perkins. Roger was awarded a Ford Foundation scholarship while a sophomore in high school, which sent him to college early at the University of...
Margaret Tapia
Jul 14, 2008
MARGARET TAPIA age 84 of White Rock died peacefully on Monday July 14, 2008 in Los Alamos. She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years Joe A. Tapia, and their children; Lucille Wietzema and husband Jake of North Dakota, David Tapia of White Rock, Jonathan Tapia and wife Phyllis of Chimayo, sisters Martha Downen and husband James of...
Jose Luis Alvarez
Jul 14, 2008
Jose Luis Alvarez, 32, was born on July 15, 1975 and passed away unexpectedly on July 14, 2008. He is preceded in death by his sister, Cindy Abril Alvarez, great grandmother, Asuncion Perez and cousin, Raymond "Ray Ray" Martinez. He is survived by his wife, Vickie, children, Adrian and Ryan, parents, Jose Luis "Pepe" and Martha Alvarez, his parents-in-law, Marbella...
Robert Abeyta
Jul 13, 2008
Robert (Bobby) Abeyta, 65, a life long resident of Santa Fe, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 13, 2008. Robert was born September 14, 1942 in Santa Fe, the son of Salvador and Irene Abeyta. He attended schools in Santa Fe, and then served with the U.S. Air Force. Robert also owned and operated Abeyta's Roofing for many years in...
