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

Nov 9, 2007

Nov 8, 2007

Roger Cortez, 55, formally of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on November 8, 2007 in Tucson, AZ. He is preceded in death by his parents; Emilio and Senaida Cortez, brother, Arturo Cortez and long lifetime partner Marylee Olsen. He is survived by his sisters and brothers, Isabel (Gabriel) Casias, Patricio Cortez and Sylvia (Frank) Fernandez and numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary...

Nov 7, 2007

Dorothy Brandle 77- a resident of Santa Fe passed away on Sunday Nov. 4, 2007. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Francis Brandle, son, Brian Brandle Sr., and wife Lynda, daughter Glenda Dutchman and husband George, grandchildren, Brianne Brandle, Brian Brandle Jr., and wife Jessica, Gary Brandle, Robin Romero and husband Brandon and Aaron Narvaiz and wife...

Nov 7, 2007

Francella McGinnis, 74 of Taos passed away on November 07, 2007. She is preceded in death by her parents, Selso & Cordelia Martinez, sister, Isabel McGuire, brothers, Alex, Selso and Eloy Martinez. She is survived by her sisters and brothers, Amalia Valerio, Eloy Martinez (Rose) all of Ranchos de Taos, Connie Anaya of Taos, Frances "Pancha" Reynolds (Leonard) of Richfield,...

Nov 6, 2007

Nov 5, 2007

Edgar Dale Mitchell "Edd", died November 5, 2007. He was born on August 2, 1926 in Roy, New Mexico. Edd was a life-long resident of New Mexico and lived in Taos since 1960. He was born into a ranching family and was involved with farming and ranching his whole life. He served in the Navy during World War II. Edd...

Nov 5, 2007

Demetrio Lovato, 75, of Costilla passed away on November 5, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Casilda Lovato, daughter, Eyda Hergenreder (Randy), of Denver, sons, Lawrence Lovato (Veronica) of Costilla, Lonnie Lovato of Costilla, Richard Lovato (Rhonda) and Randy Lovato both of Albuquerque, 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, brother, Jimmy Lovato (Jean), sisters, Judy Ortega (Jake), Erma Martinez (William), Priscilla...

Nov 5, 2007

Mr. Antonio B. Martinez, age 60 of Rio En Medio, NM. passed away unexpectedly on Thursday November 1, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents Marcelino and Maria Martinez, his son Tony, Jr., daughter Cecilia Martinez and Mother in Law Nelly Boling, may they rest in peace. Mr. Martinez was employed for Garcia Construction for over 35 years,...

Nov 5, 2007

Felicita Ernestina Rael, 87, of Taos passed away on November 5,2007. She preceded in death by her husband Silviano Rael who passed away January 1957, brother, David Martinez and sister, Patrocinia Cordova. She is survived by her children: Silviano "Silver" Rael (Loyola) of Arroyo Seco, Felix Rael of Santa Monica, CA., Andy Rael (Sinfer) of Arroyo Hondo, Drucilla Orona (Tom)...

Nov 2, 2007

Joseph "Joey" Martinez, 27, of Arroyo Seco passed away on November 2, 2007. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bernabel Martinez, Dorothy Mae and Irvin Strout, cousin, Nichole Martinez He is survived by his children Brandin and Savannah Martinez, girlfriend, Marie Sanchez, parents; Joseph C. Martinez (Bianka), Darlene Hartman (Bill), brothers, Jeffrey Martinez (Danny), Gabriel Martinez (Reynalda), sister,...

Oct 31, 2007

MacGregor Folsom, beloved husband of Else Folsom, died at home on October 31, 2007 at age 90. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters and their husbands.

Oct 29, 2007

Solomon A. Luna – Age 88 a resident of Tierra Amarilla passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2007. Solomon was a WWII veteran, in which he received two Purple Hearts as well as a Bronze Star and a Good Conduct Medal. He was a life long cattle businessman. He also served the County Rio Arriba as Treasurer and Magistrate Judge...

Oct 29, 2007

Richard D. De La Cruz, Sr. Age 61, a resident of Alcalde passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2007. Richard owned and operated De La Cruz Lounge (Club 64). He was preceded in death by his parents: Vincent and Maria Regina Martinez De La Cruz and in-laws Joe and Corrine Encinias. He is survived by his wife, Martha (Marty); son,...

Oct 26, 2007

Mr. CARLOS E. JULIEN age 58 of Espanola passed away on Friday October 26, 2007. He is survived by his beloved mother Matilde DelCanto of Illinois, his son Charles Julien of Espanola, his daughter Tiffini Julien of Espanola, grandchildren Ariana and Leandro as well as many relatives and friends. A memorial service for Mr. Julien will be held at Block-Salazar...

Oct 25, 2007

Atencio family Matriarch, Frances Torres Atencio was born to eternal life on October 25, 2007. She passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family as her husband Luis held her hand. She was born on February 7, 1924 in Miami, Arizona to Rafael and Lydia Torres. In 1944 she graduated from Miami High School. She met the love of her...

Oct 25, 2007

Maria Delia Miera, 87, of Ranchitos, passed away on October 25, 2007. She is preceded in death by her children; Irma Josephine Miera, Gloria Edwina Miera, Carlos Miera and her parents Narciso and Juanita Montoya and father and mother in-law Eliseo and Lupita Miera, She is survived by her husband of 62 ½ years, Felix Miera, children, Lillian Miera, Felix...

Oct 25, 2007

Oct 23, 2007

Albert "Al" Van Nevel, 93, of Taos passed away on October 23, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Lottie Van Nevel and children; Ronald Van Nevel (Joyce) of Taos, Linda Ellis (Morris) of Chicago and grandson, Brian Van Nevel of Taos. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Oct 22, 2007

Joe Alex Sandoval A resident of Peñasco went to be with the Lord on October 15, 2007. He was preceded in death by his son, Wayne F. Sandoval; parents: Juan Ramon and Lioneres Maestas-Sandoval; grandparents: Ramon Sandoval and Lucinda Rael and Jose Maria Maestas and Ramoncita Gonzales; nephews: Thomas I. Cantou and Milton Sandoval; brother-in-law, Jacobo Dominguez; uncles: Juan Pio,...

Oct 22, 2007

Gilbert Valdez, 75, of Vadito, NM passed away on October 22, 2007. He was a Korean War veteran and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1954. After his discharge he was a translator for migrant workers in California. Gilbert was a lifetime bachelor and moved back to N.M. in 1985. Recently he was a caretaker for his older brothers,...