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

Lorenzo Sandoval
Jul 13, 2008
Lorenzo Sandoval July 20, 1922 ~ July 13, 2008 A Native Santa Fean, L.J. "Sandy" Sandoval, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 13, 2008 with his family by his side. Sandy is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Virginia, his father L.J. Sandoval Sr., his mother Manuelita, brother Charles Sandoval, and sisters Elisa Sandoval and...

Hazel Kenngott
Jul 13, 2008
HAZEL KENNGOTT June 30, 1912 ~ July 13, 2008 Hazel was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and died peacefully in Santa Fe, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband Russell, and is survived by her daughter Karen Benjamin (husband Raphiel) of Santa Fe, two sons, Russell Jr. (Marilyn), of West Allis, Wis. and Thomas (Kay) of Rosamond Ca., a...

Freda Brady
Jul 10, 2008
Freda Mitchell Brady, known to many friends and relatives as "Annie," was born on May 2, 1904. She grew up in Dawson, New Mexico, where her family worked on a ranch owned by Phelps Dodge Corporation. She taught school in Dawson and Raton, and in 1933 she married James F. Brady in Taos. For many years she was a homemaker...

John Ganley
Jul 8, 2008
John (Fred) Ganley passed away July 8, 2008 after a long battle with cancer. Graveside Services with full military honors will be conducted Monday, July 14, 2008 at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3:00pm. The Rivera Family of Santa Fe Funeral Options 417 East Rodeo Road Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 989-7032 Santafefuneraloption.com

Albert Bearce
Jul 8, 2008
Albert L. Bearce, 92, of San Cristobal passed away on July 08, 2008. He was the manager of the D.H. Lawrence Ranch. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 06, 2008 from 10AM-6 PM at University of New Mexico, D.H. Lawrence Ranch in San Cristobal.

Juan Gonzales
Jul 6, 2008
Juan A. Gonzales, 96, of Des Montes passed away on July 06, 2008. He is preceded in death by his wife, Julia Gonzales and infant son, Juan Jr., parents, Faustin and Merenciana Gonzales, sisters, Rafaelita Cantu and Grace Trujillo, brothers, Tito Gonzales, Claudio Gonzales and Isaac Gonzales. He is survived by his children, Priscilla Martinez (Gilbert) of Arroyo Seco, Connie...

Michael David Sena
Jul 6, 2008
Michael David Sena February 8, 1961 ~ July 6, 2008 Through his lengthy illness he always kept a cheerful and giving heart. Selflessly doing for others and never asking for much. We love him dearly and he will always live in our hearts. He is preceded in death by his father, Felix B. Sena. Michael is survived by his mother,...

Thomas Mondragon
Jul 6, 2008
Thomas Mondragon, 16, of Ranchos de Taos passed away unexpectedly on July 06, 2008. He is preceded in death by his father, Anthony Mondragon, grandparents, Roy Alaniz and Tomasita Mondragon. He is survived by his mother, Debra Mondragon, brother, Anthony Mondragon, grandparents, Stella Alaniz and Tony Mondragon and many other relatives. Rosary was recited on July 09, 2008. Funeral mass...

David Martinez
Jul 4, 2008
David Martinez, 44, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on July 4, 2008. He was the owner and operator of Crystal Custom Builders and Excavating Company. He is preceded in death by father, Eduardo Martinez, sister, Florence Maestas, brother, Steve "Wedo" Martinez. He is survived by long time companion, Karen Cortez, daughters, Crystal Martinez, Jenell Trujillo and Shannon Martinez, son,...

Refugio Baca
Jul 3, 2008
REFUGIO "CUCO" BACA age 86 of Chihuahua, Mexico died unexpectedly on Tuesday July 1, 2008. He will be remembered as a great husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years; Guadalupe Prieto De Baca, children; Guillermo Baca and wife Rosa of Chamita, Chayo Barraza and husband Armando of Santa Fe, Cuca and husband Javier...

Adelmo Herrera
Jul 3, 2008
Adelmo D. Herrera, 70, of Arroyo Seco passed away on July 3, 2008. He is preceded in death by son, William Herrera, parents, Polito and Margarita Herrera, brothers, Rudy and Paz Herrera, sister, Angie Arellano. He is survived by wife, Seralia Herrera, children, Tony, Jose (Maria), Belma Joseph and Joyce Herrera (Johnny), grand daughters, Angel, Vanessa and Esther Herrera, great...

Luella Luttner
Jul 2, 2008
Luella DiMond Luttner Luella DiMond Luttner joined her life's love, Howard 'Bud' Luttner, on July 2, 2008, after 20 years of retirement in Santa Fe. Born August 11, 1918, Lue was a hard worker and a good person, known for her sense of humor, nurturing spirit, and common sense, plus extraordinary devotion to family. Lue spent the first 37 years...

Gottfried Schuetz
Jun 30, 2008
Gottfried A. "Godie" Schuetz passed away peacefully at his sister Martha's home in Taos, NM on June 30, 2008. He was born in Lucern Switzerland on September 27, 1920 to Gottfried A. Schuetz, Sr. and Helena Schuetz. His mother and sister immigrated to the U.S.A. in 1946, and two years later he joined and reunited with his family in New...

Abran Duran
Jun 30, 2008
Abran Duran, 53, a life-long resident of Chacon passed away on June 30, 2008. He is survived by his mother, Ermelinda Duran, brothers, Leroy (Carmen), Daniel, Orlando, and Ismael (Carol) Duran, sisters, Naomi, Mary Alice (Martin), and Verna Duran, nieces and nephews, Perry, Jamie, Patrick (Suzanne), Michael, Martina, Darrell, Margaret, Jerome, Isaac, Shauian and Brandon, uncles, Juan, Elias Jr. (Virginia),...

Jonas Snyder
Jun 28, 2008
Jonas Mark Snyder, 60, died at his home in Santa Fe, NM on Saturday June 28th, 2008 due to Lymphoma Cancer. He was born January 20th, 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland to Hilda L. Snyder (deceased) and Harry A. Snyder. Before settling in Santa Fe, NM with this wife of 38 years, Lynn E. Breed Snyder, he also resided in Annapolis,...

Johnny Herrera
Jun 26, 2008
John Joseph "Johnny" Herrera, 42, of Talpa passed away on June 26, 2008. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bernabe & Rufina Herrera and Carlos Cruz. He is survived by his daughter, Angel Rudd, parents, Juan & Teresa Herrera, special aunt, Eva Griego, aunts, Efren Luna (Tony), Magdalena Valerio, Bernice Bell, Candy Seiz, Dolores Hopkins, Adelina Roybal and...

Gloria Martinez
Jun 25, 2008
Gloria Martinez, 78, passed away peacefully at her Santa Fe home after a prolonged illness. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Clemente, 3 children; Catherine, David, and Daniel, and one grandson, David Stone. A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 2:00pm at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 417 East Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM. The...

Elias P. Miera
Jun 25, 2008
Elias P. Miera, 76 of Amalia passed away on June 25, 2008. He is survived by wife, Senaida Miera, children, Elias Miera, Jr. (Charlene), Gloria Segura (Antonio), Berlinda Rivera (Steve), Donna Griego (Joe), grandchildren, Antonio Segura Jr. (Hannah) Tim Segura (Santana), Andrew Segura (Raeann), Chris Trujillo (Celina), Luke Trujillo (Angel), Jeremy Trujillo, Juan Miera, Jason Miera (Vanessa), Nicole Griego, Tina...