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

Oct 22, 2007

Elosia Munguia, 95, of Espanola passed away on October 09, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents: Silviano and Encarnacion Salazar. She is survived by her nieces: Rose Youngblood of Oklahoma City, OK, Lillian Spady (Dwane) of Albuqueque, nephew, Rev. Louie Montoya (Linda) of Clarksville, TN and beloved niece/daughter, Elouise Leber (Ted) of Mead, CO and many other...

Oct 18, 2007

Oct 18, 2007

William Roger Marshall, 69, of Portales passed away Wednesday October 17th. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, and good friend too many. Roger was a Charter Member of the Ruidoso Jay Cees and Evening Lions Club. He also was a little league coach for many years. Everyone knew him as the sweetest, kindest, most fair man...

Oct 17, 2007

Maria "Raffie" West, 67, of Taos passed away on October 17, 2007, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on April 13, 1940 in Taos. She was a lifelong resident of El Prado and a graduate of Taos High School. She was a wonderful wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fidel and Margarita...

Oct 14, 2007

Don Jaramillo, 31, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on October 14, 2007. He worked as a Juvenile Detention Officer for Taos County. He was a 1994 graduate of Taos High School. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Jose Dolores & Macedonia Vigil and Nazario & Fininia Jaramillo. He is survived by his daughter, Christina Rose, parents, Paul &...

Oct 13, 2007

Norbert Ortega, 80, of Questa passed away on October 13, 2007. He was the longtime owner of the Texaco gas station in Questa. He was Fire Chief for the Questa Volunteer Fire Dept. for 28 years and a four term City Councilman. He was instrumental in the incorporation of the Village of Questa. He is survived by his wife, Arabella...

Oct 12, 2007

Julia Sobeida Sanchez, 82, of El Prado passed away on October 12, 2007. She is preceded in death by her grandson, baby Michael Paul Sanchez, brothers, Elizardo and Melcor Sanchez and sister, Anita Martinez. She is survived by her daughters, Eliza and Yolanda Sanchez, grandsons, Jessie and Jerry Sanchez, grat granddaughters, Elizabeth and Cassandra Sanchez and Andrea Quintana, sister, Juanita...

Oct 11, 2007

Rebekah was a very outgoing and positive person. She enjoyed cooking, but especially had a great sense of humor. She is dearly missed by her family.

Oct 10, 2007

He was a Vietnam Veteran, was born and raised in Santa Cruz and enjoyed fishing and hunting

Oct 9, 2007

Elosia Munguia, 95, of Espanola passed away on October 09, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents: Silviano and Encarnacion Salazar. She is survived by her nieces: Rose Youngblood of Oklahoma City, OK, Lillian Spady (Dwane) of Albuqueque, nephew, Rev. Louie Montoya (Linda) of Clarksville, TN and beloved niece/daughter, Elouise Leber (Ted) of Mead, CO and many other...

Oct 8, 2007

Rosabel (Rose) M. Vigil, 92, of Llano Quemado, passed away on October 8, 2007. She is preceded in death by her parents, Vidal and Adelida Sandoval, first husband, Telefor Mondragon, second husband, Gregorio Vigil, brothers, Vidal Sandoval Jr., Joe F. Sandoval and sister, Frances Roybal. She is survived by her son, Leroy Mondragon(Pauline) of Llano Quemado, granddaughters, Joella Patterson(Ray) of...

Oct 6, 2007

E. David Seal born July 17, 1942 passed away during a Taos sunrise, October 4, 2007 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. David was larger than life, ready to laugh and playful in spirit. His life was lived to the fullest with not a moment wasted. He served in Ethiopia in the Peace Corps for two years and then...

Oct 6, 2007

Loretta E. McCarthy born in Taos, on February 2, 1910, died in Taos on October 4, 2007. She was educated at St. Joseph's grade school in Taos and in 1929 she graduated from Loretto Academy in Santa Fe where she served as President of her class all four years. She attended St. Mary's College, Norte Dame, from 1929 to 1931...

Oct 4, 2007

JOSEPH M. CATA age 87 of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo (formerly San Juan) passed away peacefully on Thursday October 4, 2007 with his family near his side. He is a U.S. veteran of WWII, and was a Staff Seargeant with the 947 Air Engineer Squadron. He is survived by his loving wife Lena Cata, daughter Diana Lopez of Albuquerque, son Joseph...

Oct 3, 2007

Glen Romero, 56, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on October 3, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hipolito & Lila Romero, brother, Paul Romero and sister, Crestela Gribowski. He is survived by his children, Juan Torres (Rosa) of Colorado Springs, CO, Adonis Romero of Taos, Hipolito Margarito Romero (Mariah) of Ranchos de Taos, Ry, Valle, Isiah,...

Oct 1, 2007

Terry Wayne Walker Jr., 46, of Lower Las Colonias passed away on October 01, 2007. He was a self employed Dry Waller in construction. He is preceded in death by his father, Terry Wayne Walker Sr. He is survived by his wife, Denise Walker, children, John Lewis Walker of Taos, Dana Walker of Las Cruces, Richard Walker of Taos, mother,...

Sep 30, 2007

Clara Ruth Rodriguez, 76, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on September 30, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymundo Rodriguez, parents, Feliberto & Amelia Salazar and brothers Clemaquito and Manuel Salazar. She is survived by her children, Jose Rodriguez (Grace) of Des Montes, Linda Chavez of Llano Quemado and Michael Rodriguez of Santa Fe. She is...

Sep 28, 2007

Leonardita Sanchez Martinez passed away on September 28, 2007. She loved to make quilts and bake apple pies. She was a Carmelita de Llano de San Juan de Nepomuceno. She is preceded in death by her son, Macario Griego, first husband, Raymundo Griego Sr. and second husband, Chris Martinez, parents, Epifinia & Macedonio Sanchez. She is survived by her children,...

Sep 28, 2007

Mary Elizabeth Langway the love of our lives passed away from pancreatic cancer on September 28th. We love you Mary and know you will continue on your beautiful journey. Thank you for all your gifts. With love from Annika, Dylan, Geraint, Nancy, Paula, family and friends "Night shrouds your soul in stars fallen orbs about your feet compose a trail...

Sep 27, 2007

Mr. Trujillo was born on December 13, 1928 to Armando Trujillo and Maria Ingnacia Chacon in Vallecitos, New Mexico. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He was very crafty in making colonial furniture. He loved going to Chimayo out in the country. He also built himself a small apartment in Chimayo which he loved to spend time...