Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Susie Payne
May 22, 2008
Susie Payne October 22, 1950 ~ May 22, 2008 Susie was born in Santa Fe on October 22, 1950. She left us to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 22, 2008 after a courageous battle against cancer. Susie is survived by her husband Danny Payne, children; Warren and Melanie Payne, grandchildren Brittany Martinez and Emery Chacon, her mother...
Mary Jones
May 22, 2008
Mary Hains Jones, wife of Dr. Ralph H. Jones, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on May 22, 2008 from Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS). Mary was born in Marshall, MO in 1921. She met the love of her life in kindergarten. After graduation from SMU, she and Ralph married in 1944. The have been residents of Santa Fe...
Maxine Boyer
May 20, 2008
Maxine Boyer, 82, died May 16, 2008 at the home of her daughter in Taos, N.M. She was born in Solomon, KS, December 21, 1925, the daughter of Henry Harrison Vertner and Ella Iverson. After graduating from Solomon High School in 1943, she worked for the civil service at Camp Phillips in Salina with her friends. After a year she...
Charles Burlingame
May 20, 2008
Charles Burlingame, 77, of Taos passed away on May 20, 2008. He was born in Blackwell, OK and grew up in Deer Creek, OK. He attended Oklahoma State University, joined the Air Force, (Big Springs, TX) then moved to Norman, OK before moving his family to Taos in the summer of 1971. He was the proprietor of several gift shops...
Jerome R. Abeyta
May 16, 2008
Jerome R. Abeyta – Age 45 a resident of Alcalde passed away on Friday, May 16th, 2008. He is survived by his son, Jerome E. "Gino" Abeyta; daughter, Jasmin M. Abeyta both of Fairview; mother, Josephine "JoJo" Abeyta of Fairview; brother, Jeff Abeyta of Las Cruces; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends. Cremation is taking place...
Macario Romero
May 16, 2008
Macario Romero, 82, of Rodarte, passed away on May 16, 2008. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Gloria Montoya, and grand-daughter Michelle Montoya, parents Elaisa and Jacobo Romero, mother and father in law, Carlotta and Levi Gonzales, brother, Olivario Romero, sisters, Edna Maestas and Eva Lawless. He is survived by his wife, of 57 years, Teodorita Romero, children,...
Patsy Penny
May 16, 2008
Patsy June Penny, 79, of Los Alamos, passed away Friday, May 16, 2008 in Los Alamos from an extended illness. She was born in Archer City, TX. She married Robert Own Penny in November of 1950. They then made their home in Los Alamos. She is survived by her son Gary Penny of Los Alamos and brother Jerry Rose of...
Ricardo Lopez
May 15, 2008
Ricardo Lopez, 94, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2008 at his Santa Fe home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ramoncita Lopez, son Andy Lopez, and one grandchild. Ricardo is survived by his children, Helen Chiampaglia and husband Aldo of Canton, GA, Tommy Lopez and wife Tessie of Jacksonville, FL, Dorothy Carrier and husband Paul of Santa Fe,...
Margaret Sena
May 15, 2008
Margaret A. Sena - age 87, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, May 15, 2008. Margaret was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and god-mother. She was a life long-resident of Ojo Caliente, and most recently of Albuquerque. Margaret was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Antonio Sena; loving daughter, Cecilia Martinez; parents, Margarito and...
Rose Rael
May 15, 2008
Rose Rael, 49, passed away peacefully May 15, 2008. She is survived by her two daughters Natasha and Celia, grandson Ian, boyfriend Elias, sister Melinda, and numerous family members in Arizona. A Rosary will be recited at 9:00 am Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, where Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am. The Rivera...
Christoper Hood
May 14, 2008
Christopher Sage Hood "El Hood" of Taos/Tierra Blanca passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at the young age of 35. Christopher was born September 15,1972 in Embudo, New Mexico and spent the rest of his years touching many lives in the Taos/Tierra Blanca area. Christopher is survived by his mother Gayla Hood, father's George W. Hood and Alfredo Duran, sister...
Pat W. Maestas
May 12, 2008
Pat W. Maestas – Age 61 a resident of La Puebla passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, May 11, 2008. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carlota Maestas; brother, Daniel Maestas; grandson, Daniel Maestas; and a granddaughter, Brittany Maestas. May their souls rest in peace. He married Mary E. Roybal on October 23, 1968 in Santa Cruz....
Max Berliner
May 12, 2008
Max Berliner, a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather, passed away on May 12, 2008, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was born on August 15, 1913, in Vienna, Austria; the son of Rudolf and Katharina Berliner. Max and his wife Natalie, who survives him, lived for 27 years at Hideaway Lake in Carriere, after moving there from New...
Rita Baca
May 10, 2008
Rita M. (Princess) Baca, 75, of Santa Fe, passed away suddenly Saturday, May 10, 2008 at her Santa Fe Home. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 56 years, Alfred C. Baca Jr., and sisters; Tina Romero and Della Gonzales. She was born, raised, and schooled in Santa Fe. She served on the cheerleading squad while...
Rosana Archuleta
May 9, 2008
Rosana Archuleta, 74, of Cerro passed away on May 09, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband, Reginaldo Archuleta and son, Eric Archuleta. She is survived by her children, Dean Archuleta (Joyce), Judy Archuleta (Frank) and James Archuleta (Viola), companion, Alonzo Quintana, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters and brothers, Feloniz "Effie"...
Rufina Martinez
May 8, 2008
Rufina F. (Rufie) Tapia Martinez peacefully entered into eternal rest at home after a brief illness on Thursday, May 8, 2008. Rufie was preceded in death by her loving parents, Demetrio and Amalia, sister Magdalena Tapia, beloved husband of 54 years, Pablo S. Martinez, and loving grandson Brian Cabeza de Vaca; and recently by two dear cousins, Stella Martin and...
Dion Martinez
May 8, 2008
Dion Joe Albert Martinez – Age 2 a resident of Velarde passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2008. Little Dion was preceded in death by his grampo, Alfonso Martinez; grandparents: Ernesto and Flora Cordova; uncles, Albert Garcia de Martinez, Kevin Martinez and other beloved relatives who have gone to join the Lord. May their souls rest in peace. He is...
Sebedeo Rodriguez
May 7, 2008
SEBEDEO RODRIGUEZ age 99 of Rio Lucio died peacefully on Wednesday May 7, 2008 in Espanola. He was born September 22, 1908 in Rio Lucio to the late Jose and Emilia Rodriguez. He was preceded in death by his dear wife Amelia Sandoval-Rodriguez; daughter, Frances Rodriguez; sons Sebedeo Rodriguez, Jr., Nick Rodriguez and Roger Rodriguez; sister, Eleria Maestas; brothers, Fabian...
