Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Valda Mascarenas
Jun 24, 2008
Valda C. Mascarenas, 80, of Taos passed away on June 24, 2008. She was born on August 17, 1927 in Cerro, NM to Jose Gabriel Vigil and Maria Eliza Espinosa. Valda was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was loved deeply by her family and friends and will be missed by many. She is...
Frances Chavez
Jun 23, 2008
Frances Laumbach Chavez, 57, of Roy, passed away June 23, 2008. Frances is survived by her parents; Alfred and Eleanor Laumbach of Roy NM, her husband Larry Ulibarri of Albuquerque, NM, children; Henry Fidel Martinez and wife Angie of Albuquerque, NM, Regina Lenore Ramirez and husband Gabriel of Santa Fe, NM, and Deborah Michelle Chacon of Littleton, CO, grandchildren; Ava...
Leroy Payne
Jun 23, 2008
LEROY PAYNE, born in Ojo Feliz N.M. a life time resident of Santa Fe, went home to be with the lord. He is survived by his loving wife Margaret of 54 years; ten children: Lorie Soliz and husband Joe Herrera, Trudy Dean and husband Aaron, Judy Korge and husband Rick, Julie Medina and husband Dino, Jim Payne and wife Maryann...
Geraldine Collins
Jun 22, 2008
Geraldine R. "Geri" Collins, 93, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2008 at her Santa Fe Home. A Celebration of her life will be scheduled at a later date. Her family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be offered in her name to the Santa Fe Animal Shelter, 100 Caja del Rio Road, Santa Fe, NM 87507. The Rivera...
Arthur Martinez
Jun 21, 2008
Arthur "Art" M. Martinez, 50, passed away on June 21, 2008. He was cared for and surrounded by loved ones after a short struggle with pancreatic cancer. Art was born on April 6, 1958 in Taos New Mexico to Tito Martinez and Sophie Pacheco. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother David and his father-in-law Dionicio Baca....
Teresita Rodriguez
Jun 21, 2008
Teresita de Jesus Garcia (Tere) Rodriguez 85, of Espanola, passed away on June 21, 2008 at the family home. Tere was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She was an active member of her church. She is preceded in death by her husband Jose A. Rodriguez, beloved daughter Teresa, Sister Lila Valdez, brothers Manual N. Garcia, Elizardo...
Juan Pat Padilla
Jun 20, 2008
Juan Pat Padilla, 44, or Arroyo Hondo passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel & Teodora Padilla. He is survived by his daughters, Sara Padilla and Marissa Cadena, sister, Yolanda Mares (Steve), Anthony Padilla, Miguel Padilla (Lucia), Rey Padilla (Gina) and girlfriend, Denise Blanco. He is also survived by nieces and...
Aida Quintana
Jun 19, 2008
Aida M. Quintana, 76, of Valdez passed away on June 19, 2008. She is preceded in death by son, Jake Quintana, parents, Eloisa and Alejandro Martinez, brother, Teofilo Martinez and grandmother, Juanita Maes. She is survived by her husband, Ben Quintana, children, Rosella Montoya (Larry), Norbert Quintana, Christine Valerio (Johnny), Wanda Fresquez (Tommy), Diana Quintana, Loretta Gonzales (Mitch), Yvette Quintana,...
Demetrio Leyba
Jun 19, 2008
Demetrio Leyba, 80, passed away Thursday June 19, 2008 at his Santa Fe home following a short illness. He was preceded in death by his wife Valentina Leyba, a son: Jerry Leyba, brother: Frank Leyba, and sister: Erlina Sedillo. He served with the U.S. Army during Korea. Following the war he worked for First National Bank in Santa Fe for...
Roy Sharfin
Jun 18, 2008
Roy Sharfin, 65, of San Cristobal passed away on June 18, 2008. He was a longtime Taos Dentist and 5th grade teacher at Enos Garcia Elementary School. He is survived by his wife Sharon, sons, Peter Sharfin (Cynthia), of San Cristobal, John Sharfin (Antoinette) of Kona, Hawaii, brother, Paul Sharfin (Myra) of Columbus Ohio. A Memorial gathering in honor and...
Maida Quintana
Jun 17, 2008
Maida Quintana, born July 22, 1937, went to be with our Lord on June 17, 2008 surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leondro and Mary Montoya, brother Leondro Montoya Jr., sisters: Catherine Valdez and Bernie Gallegos and son Phillip "Leonard" Quintana, and grandchildren Leroy Garcia and Jessie Quintana. Maida dedicated her life to caring...
Cristobal Lavadie
Jun 16, 2008
Cristobal J. Lavadie, 87, passed away on June 15, 2008. He was born in Vallecitos, NM on May 8, 1921. As a child, he moved to Taos. Most recently he had lived in Albuquerque for the past 10 years. He was a World War II Disabled Veteran and served in the US Navy and US Marine Corp. He was a...
Frank Thomas
Jun 16, 2008
Frank Porter Thomas, 89, passed away on June 16, 2008 in Taos, NM. Frank was born in Peru, Indiana, on June 15, 1919. A Purdue graduate (1941), he was raised a Mason in May, 1941, Pentalpha Lodge 564, Indianapolis. On December 27, 1941, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps, eventually rising to the rank of Major. He married Jill...
Eva Rivera
Jun 13, 2008
Eva M. Rivera, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away Friday, June 13, 2008 of Gilo Blastoma. Eva was born in Alamosa, CO to David W. and Mannie Aragon on November 7, 1929. She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister Loyola Whitcomb formerly employed by the Santa Fe New Mexican. Eve is survived by her husband of...
Fred Sanchez
Jun 12, 2008
FRED L. SANCHEZ, 73, passed away at his Santa Fe home on Thursday, June 12, 2008 following an extended illness. Fred was preceded in death by his son John and daughter Lucille. He was a loving husband and father, and will be missed by his wife of 54 years, Lucy Sanchez, his son Tony; daughters, Linda, Dolores, and Irene and...
Judith Wall
Jun 10, 2008
Judith Wall Bergeson, 59, of Taos passed away on June 10, 2008. She was the owner of Pizza Emergency. She is survived by her sons, Wesley and Zackery. Memorial service will be held on Monday, June 16, 2008 at 12 noon at Rivera Chapel.
Julia Herrera
Jun 10, 2008
Julia A. Herrera 74 of Espanola and formerly of El Rito died peacefully on Tuesday June 10, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband Cruz Herrera; parents Celestino and Maria Inez Archuleta; sister, Criselda Madrid and daughter in-law, Cynthia Herrera. She is survived by her son's: Felix Herrera and Miguel Herrera; daughters: Valerie Trujillo and husband Lonnie, Jeanne...
Delfino Romero
Jun 9, 2008
Delfino "Grandpo" Romero May 1, 1937 ~ June 9, 2008 Delfino "Grandpo" Romero, 71, of Santa Fe, was called home to the Lord on June 9, 2008 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Louise Romero and son Del Romero. He is survived by his daughter Mary and husband Arnondo Loya,...
Fernando Chavez
Jun 7, 2008
Fernando Chavez, 88, of Santa Fe, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2008. He is preceded in death by wife Genieve Chavez, and son Gilbert Chavez, grandson Kenny Chavez, brother Felipe (Luther) Chavez, and sister; Frances Duran. He is survived by two sons; Michael Chavez of Santa Fe, Art Chavez and wife Margie of Albuquerque, grandchildren; Frances Russo and husband Chris...
Lillian Lucero
Jun 7, 2008
Lillian Lucero, 81, of Chamisal passed away on June 7, 2008. She along with her husband George Lucero, owned Lucero's Grocery Store in Chamisal. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Lucero. She is survived by her children, Georgia Chavez of Chamisal, Marie Tyler of Chamisal, Joe Rodriguez (Linda) of Chamisal, George Lucero Jr. (Agnes) of Chamisal, David...
