Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Shirley Obrien
Nov 21, 2007
Shirley Ann (Grey) (Gates) O'Brien, 71 of Santa Fe, NM, formerly of Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2007. She was born on August 21, 1936 in Portland, ME. She was a graduate of both Story High School, Manchester, MA and the Forsythe School for Dental Hygiene at Tufts University. After winning "Miss Cape Ann", she won the title...
Beatrice Mondragon
Nov 20, 2007
Beatrice Mondragon, 85, of Llano Quemado passed away on November 20, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband Max Mondragon, son, Elmer Mondragon, brother, Rosendo Gonzales, sisters, Sarita Trujillo, Damiana Maestas and Manuelita Torres. She is survived by her grandchildren, Dawn, Amy and Antonio Mondragon and sister, Adelina Trujillo of Phoenix, AZ. She is also survived by goddaughter,...
Andreas Korn
Nov 20, 2007
Andreas Franz. Korn, 88, of Taos passed away on November 20, 2007. He owned a successful toy distributorship in Dallas, TX. He was a Veteran of the Army Air Corps during WWII. He is preceded in death by his parents; Anton F. Korn and Marie Kroger Korn. He is survived by his daughters, Ann "Betsy" Korn of Houston, TX, Mignon...
Joseph Sena
Nov 17, 2007
Joe "Cub" Sena May 15, 1948-November 17, 2007 Our beloved brother and friend, was called home to be with our Lord. Joe was a brother, mentor and like a father to many of his nieces and nephews. Above all he was a true friend. He loved his family and was involved whenever there was a need in the lives of...
Dorothy R. Apodaca
Nov 17, 2007
Dorothy Apodaca, age 50 of Tesuque, NM passed away unexpectedly on Saturday November 17, 2007. She was preceded in death by her father Raymundo Griego and her brother Felix Griego. She is survived by her beloved mother Modesta Griego of Tesuque, her daughter Gina Apodaca, son Joseph Apodaca and companion Renee Lopez, daughter Jennifer Apodaca and companion Sandi Tapia, grandson...
Peggie Comeau
Nov 17, 2007
Friends and family mourn the loss of Peggy Comeau, much loved wife and mother. She passed away on Saturday, November 17, after battling lung cancer for a year and a half. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Peggy was a graduate of Santa Clara University and received a graduate degree from American University. After college, she served in the...
Carmen Valerio
Nov 16, 2007
Carmen Valerio, 79, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on November 16, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Emilio Valerio, parents, Alfredo and Josefa Sanchez, grandson, Rudy David Dominguez, brothers, sisters and son-in-law Bob Murray. She is survived by her children, Emily Murray, Guadalupe Dominguez, Joseph Valerio, Esperanza Valerio (Norman Zeck), Maxine Phyllis Benavidez (Efren), John Valerio...
Juan I. Gonzales
Nov 16, 2007
Juan I. Gonzales, 88, a lifelong resident of Taos and Arroyo Seco passed away on November 16, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents; Juan Francisco and Isabel Lucero Gonzales, sister, Marina G. Garcia, brothers, Cleofas, Eduardo and Minimo Gonzales. He is survived by his sister, Rose Martinez of El Prado and Manuel Gonzales (Odilia) of Pueblo, CO...
Paul Salazar
Nov 16, 2007
Paul E. "Uncle Paul" Salazar Age 65 – a resident of Espanola and previously of Santa Cruz, passed away on Thursday, November 15. Paul was a veteran of the United States Army, during the Vietnam Era. He was a former cook at the Plaza Café in Santa Fe. Recently he was a property caretaker for Black Mesa Pet Grooming in...
Lawrence Delage
Nov 15, 2007
Larry DeLage, 48, a resident of Taos for the last 20 years passed away on November 15, 2007. He was a long time Chef at the Taos Inn and Olgelvies and was a wood and stone carver. He was active in the gay community in Taos. He is survived by his mother, Carol DeLage of Denver, sisters, Paula Delage, Jackie...
Fred Montoya
Nov 14, 2007
Fred Montoya, 76, of Taos passed away on November 14, 2007. He retired from the Taos Municipal Schools as a longtime Teacher and Principal. He was also a Veteran of the US Army and very involved with the Acequia Association. He is preceded in death by his parents; Jose and Juanita Montoya, brothers: Bernardo, Ralph, Espil, Gilbert, Joe Montoya, Ruben...
Lorenzita Salazar
Nov 14, 2007
Ms. Lorenzita Salazar Age 96 – of Espanola died peacefully on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. She lived in El Guache in her younger days before moving to Espanola 45 years ago. She was a cook for the Public Schools in Hernandez and in Espanola. She is preceded in death by her beloved parents Lazaro and Gregorita Salazar, brothers and sisters:...
Jane Robinson
Nov 13, 2007
Jane Robinson, of Blueberry Hill passed away on November 13, 2007. She is survived by her husband, Lowber Welsh, daughter Alicia Welsh, mother, Gwen Robinson, sisters, Leslie and Traci, and brother, Matt Robinson. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 3 PM at the Taos Jewish Center on Gusdorf Road.
Ignacita Martinez
Nov 12, 2007
Ignacita S. Martinez age 92, a resident of Espanola and also a long time resident of Santa Fe, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2007. She is survived by her daughters: Andrea Lovato and husband Roger and their children Peter, Gina and Roger Jr., Maxine Tena and her daughter Donna Gomez all of Santa Fe and Bessie Castañeda and her...
Peter Moul
Nov 11, 2007
Peter M. Moul 45 of Santa Fe passed away on Nov. 11, 2007. He is preceded in death by his mother Ann Moul. He is survived by his wife Alice Littlejohn, son Mark Moul, father Harry Moul, brother in-law Charles Beck, and uncle Martin Moul, as well as many other cousins, relatives and friends. Peter will be remembered as a...
Herman Garcia
Nov 10, 2007
Herman Garcia, 52, of Taos, passed away on November 10, 2007. He is preceded in death by his father, Alfred Garcia and brother, Rolondo Garcia. He is survived by his daughter Savanah Garcia, mother, Josefa Garcia, grandson, Brayden James Conrad, brothers and sisters, Johnny Garcia (Hope), Irene Garcia (Tomas), Victoria Parrett (Bruce) all of Taos, Alex Garcia (Jeanette) of Las...
Susana Martinez
Nov 10, 2007
Susana M. Martinez, 89, of Taos passed away November 10, 2007. She is preceded in death by her son, Ernesto Martinez, husband, Luise E. Martinez, her parents, Luciano and Floriada Martinez, brother, Luciano Martinez Jr. and sister, Juanita Vargas. She is survived by her daughter, Carmen Oakeley (Ernest) of Taos, son, David Martinez (Janie) of Taos, grandchildren, Susan Vigil (Henry),...
