Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Jay Howard Runner
Sep 19, 2007
Jay Howard Runner, 55, of Eagle Nest passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2007. Jay retired 15 months ago to live out his dream at the family cabin. He will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents Hal and Mary Evelyn Runner and Uncle Jay Gould. He is survived by his son's Jeremy Runner of Boise,...
Rebecca Rael
Sep 18, 2007
Rebecca Rael, 91, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on September 18, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Amado Rael. She is survived by her children, Steve Rael of Albuquerque, Rubana Montoya (+Rudy) of Arroyo Hondo, Elaine Vigil (Arnold) of Albuquerque, Rudy Rael of Arroyo Hondo and Ray Rael (Jeanette) of Ranchos de Taos. She is also...
Wanza Nadine Mullican
Sep 17, 2007
Wanza "Nadine" Mullican, Angel Fire— A graveside service for Wanza "Nadine" Mullican of Angel Fire is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon, Texas at the Robertson Funeral Directors Mullican was born Feb. 26, 1928. She died Sunday, Sept. 16. Mullican is survived by her sons, Jon Ratcliff or Angel Fire; J. C. 'Jim' Smith...
Juan Valdez
Sep 16, 2007
Juan Valdez, 73, of Questa, passed away September 16, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Clorinda Valdez and grandparents Julian and Rumaldita Valdez . He is survived by his wife, Bertha Valdez and children, Jose R. Valdez (Priscilla), Manuel Valdez (Debbie), Joyce Archuleta (Dean) and Giselle Valdez ,his sisters, Lorraine Anderson (Richard) of Las Vegas...
Connie Dimas
Sep 16, 2007
Connie Dimas, 70, of Taos, passed away on September 16, 2007. She was a care giver with the Mountain Home Health care. She enjoyed embroidery, bead work and spending time with her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Tiburcio and Martina Dimas, brothers, Jacobo and Hignio Dimas and sisters, Rita and Agneda Dimas and companion Lito Romero....
Victor Chavez
Sep 16, 2007
Our beloved husband, father and grandfather Victor Chavez, from Llano Quemado passed away on September 16, 2007. He was born on March 3, 1919 and is preceded in death by his parents Alberto and Pablita Chavez, a brother Clemaco Chavez and a nephew whom he also raised Clem. He is survived by his loving wife Ida Chavez, brother Henry Chavez...
Meliton Montano
Sep 15, 2007
Meliton Locario Montano, 78, of Arroyo Seco, passed away on September 15, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents Locario And Natividad Montano, brothers, Ino and Alfonso Montano. He is survived by his brothers Lee Montano (Mary Louise) of Salt Lake City, Utah, Alex Montano (Gerrie) of Arroyo Seco, sisters, Adela Gonzales of Arroyo Seco, Ernestina Mondragon of...
Christopher Cardin
Sep 10, 2007
Christopher Lyle Cardin, 54, recently of Taos, formerly of Cumming, GA crossed over on his journey on September of 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robbie Cardin and Joanne Pleasant. He is survived by his wife Mary Cardin and his boy Santana, brother, Ross Cardin (Debbie) of Hardy, Arkansas and sister, Mary Jo Gardere (John) of Dallas,...
Johnnie Reuben Salazar
Sep 8, 2007
Johnnie Reuben Salazar – Age 85 a resident of Sombrillo passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2007. Johnnie was born on November 1st, 1921 to Jose Bernardo and Asenaida Salazar. He was a Veteran of World War II and then had a successful career as an electronic tech for LASL. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus being...
John Douglas Powell
Sep 6, 2007
John Douglas Powell, 64, of Taos, NM, passed away September 6, 2007, after a valiant struggle against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease) complicated by Lyme disease. Born in Abilene, Texas, he graduated from Abilene High School in 1961. He graduated from Texas Tech University in 1964 with a BS degree in Business and Distribution Management. He served in the...
Darwin Malott
Sep 5, 2007
Darwin D. Malott,77, of Taos passed away September 5, 2007. He was a Lawrence Kansas High School graduate where he excelled in both foot ball and track. He attended college at Kansas University and Bethany College in Lindborg, Kansas. He was in the Kansas National Guard. He was a third generation owner of Malott Hardware Store of Lawrence, Kansas. He...
Jack Mastenbrook
Sep 2, 2007
Jack Mastenbrook, 58, of Albuquerque passed away unexpectedly on September 02, 2007. He was currently serving as a First Sergeant in Operation Jumpstart on the New Mexico border; he served over 25 years of service in the Army and Army National Guard. He was a veteran of Vietnam and Afghanistan. In the 1980's he served as part of a team...
Alberto Alaniz
Sep 2, 2007
Alberto Alaniz, 66, of Penasco passed away on September 2, 2007 He is preceded in death by his parents Eduardo and Elisama Alaniz and brothers Roy and Nelson Alaniz. He is survived by his children Christine Romero, Adrian Lopez, Annette Chacon, Elisama Alaniz Carey, grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Arrangements are pendeing.
Berniece M. Bustos
Aug 30, 2007
Berniece M. Bustos – Age 73 – A resident of Velarde passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2007. She was preceded in death by her father, Carlos Romero and son, Ray Bustos. She is survived by her husband, Abel Bustos; children: Trisa Archuleta of Santa Fe, Marian Bustamante and husband James, Tim Bustos and wife Maxine, Eric Bustos all of...
Rosalie Talbott
Aug 29, 2007
Rosalie Virginia Talbott-Born June 9, 1918. Deceased August 29, 2007. Born in Oklahoma City, OK June 9, 1918, Rosalie moved with her parents, Emma and Raymond Talbott to Tulsa, Ok in 1923. At age six, she was chosen to study piano at the University of Tulsa with teacher, Helen C. Ringo. With a dedication of spirit and exceptional talent, Rosalie...
Jake Isaac Sanchez
Aug 28, 2007
Jake Isaac Sanchez – Age 50 A resident of Española passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2007. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maclovia Sanchez; sisters: Lucia and Mary Sanchez; grandparents: Seferino Fernandez, Benardita Lopez-Fernandez and Apolonio and Agripanita Sanchez; uncles: Alfonso, Alberto, Abel, Eliz and Leroy and Aunt, Lizida Sanchez. May their souls rest in peace. He...
Lila Rodgriguez
Aug 27, 2007
Lila Rodriguez, 90, of Taos passed away on August 27, 2007. She is preceded in death by her parents, Salomon and Irene Rael and brothers, Moises, Juan Benito, Eugenio, Elirio and Malaquias Rael. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Bailquin Rodriquez and children, Gloria Lewis (Kent), Tranquilino Rodriguez (Ozelda) Marla Sullivan (Robert), Daniel Rodriguez (Nancy), and Kenneth...
Paul Adams
Aug 26, 2007
Paul R. "Pete" Adams, 71, was tragically killed while flying his single engine plane on Saturday, August 25, 2007. Pete was a long time resident of Taos, New Mexico. Pete was born on October 12, 1935 in Gallion, OH. He was the eldest son of Paul R. and Vivian Adams. He attended Princeton University, class of 1957. Pete was loved...
Juan Tafoya
Aug 25, 2007
Juan "Chamiso" Tafoya, 98, of Taos passed away on August 25, 2007. He was a wonderful father and grandfather, he was very hard worker, he enjoyed fishing and hunting and also loved to play the violin especially Northern New Mexico Folk music. He is preceded in death by his wife, Escolastica Tafoya, his sons, Mike Tafoya and Leroy, parents, Miguel...
Juan Martinez
Aug 23, 2007
Juan A. Martinez, 83, of Taos Pueblo passed away on August 21, 2007. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marie Martinez, parents, Sefriano and Juanita Martinez and his brother Antonio Martinez. He is survived by his daughter, Arlene Lujan (Joseph) and grandchildren, Alicia and John Lujan. Burial was held on Saturday, August 25, 2007 at the Las Cruces...
