Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Frances Martinez
Mar 19, 2008
Frances A. Martinez – Age 81 of Abiquiu passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gusman Martinez and son, Gus Martinez. She is survived by her children: Dolores Padilla of Albuquerque, Robert G. Martinez and wife Norma Jo of Sapello, Daniel Martinez and wife Kathleen of Abiquiu, Susan Sandoval, Anna Martinez and...
Jose Serafin Flores
Mar 19, 2008
Serafin Jose Flores, 79 of Arroyo Seco passed away on March 19, 2008. He is preceded in death by his wife, Theodora Flores, son, Manuel Flores, daughter in-laws Jamie Flores and Bernadine Flores, grandson, Pablito Flores, granddaughters, Ramona Chackee, Kiana Flores, parents, Desirio and Porfiria Flores, brothers Octaviano and Rubel Flores. He is survived by his children, Samuel Flores, Raymond...
Lorencita Martinez
Mar 19, 2008
Loren Martinez, 56, of Taos and Tres Piedras passed away on March 19, 2008. She is preceded in death by her father, Alfonso Sandoval, mother Juanita Sandoval. She is survived by her husband, Vicente L. Martinez, daughters, Jennifer N. Martinez of Tres Piedras, and Lorencita M. Martinez (Tim) of Taos, grandson, Michael Vincent Martinez of Tres Piedras, brothers, Francis Sandoval...
Everardo Ulibarri
Mar 18, 2008
Everardo J. Ulibarri – Age 74, surrounded by his loved ones, went to be with our lord Jesus Christ on March 18, 2008. He was born on May 31, 1933. Everardo enjoyed being outdoors, especially ranching. He retired from the Department of Game & Fish in 1996. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Estella Ulibarri;...
Rafael Atencio
Mar 17, 2008
Rafael Alejandro Atencio – Age 19, Beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend passed away on March 17, 2008. He was born on April 29, 1988. He was preceded in death by his older brother, Antonio Xavier Atencio; grandparents: Chris E. Sanchez, Sr., Frances T. Atencio and cousin, Anna Marie Atencio. He is survived by his parents: Julie and...
Donald Luis Martinez
Mar 16, 2008
Donald Luis Martinez, 60 of Ranchos de Taos passed away on March 16, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents, Selso and Celina Martinez, brother, Richard L. Martinez, nephew, Sammy M. Martinez. He is survived by brother, Michael A. Martinez (Carla) of Panhandle, Texas, two daughters, Lisa and Tita Martinez, son, Donald Martinez, special nephew and niece, Selso...
Sandra Tapia
Mar 16, 2008
Sandra (Sandy) Ann Tapia Born September 8, 1969 in Edmonds Washington, passed away suddenly March 16, 2008. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Benjamin Tapia and Flavio Vigil. Sandy is survived by her parents Ben and Georgia Tapia of Santa Fe, her brothers, Gerald Tapia and wife Linda, Tommy Tapia, her sister, Patricia Ackerman and husband Scott, Niece...
Margaret Alford
Mar 14, 2008
Margaret P. Alford, 94, of Santa Fe, and formerly of Many, LA, died peacefully on Friday, March 14, 2008 in Santa Fe. She is preceded in death be Lieutenant Colonial Truman Alford (US Army Ret.) in October 26, 19996. She is survived by her daughter Martha Alford Marks and husband Bernard of Santa Fe. No local services are scheduled; all...
Gilbert Herrera
Mar 12, 2008
Gilbert Ricardo Herrera, a lifelong resident of the Española Valley, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2008. His children and grandchildren will forever remember him as a dedicated and loving father and grandfather. Gilbert had a great love of the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He gave his family and friends many happy memories that will keep his...
Mary Urbina
Mar 12, 2008
Mary E. Urbina, 77, of Cerro passed away on March 12, 2008. She worked as a Home Health Care provider for the NM Human Services. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cresencio Urbina and sister, Della Salazar. She is survived by her daughter, Antonia Urbina of Los Alamos, sisters, Benilda Salazar of Los Angeles, California and Susie Chapman...
Martha Marguerite Ripple
Mar 11, 2008
Martha Marguerite Ripple, 91, of Taos, NM passed away on March 11, 2008. She received her Masters Degree in Drama & Speech from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Joseph Ripple, only daughter, Kathleen Kayle, brother, Fred Flaniken and sister, Jonelle Flaniken. She is survived by her granddaughter, Alex McBride...
Mary Valerio Lewis
Mar 10, 2008
Mary A. Lewis-Valerio died Monday, March 10 at the age of 77. Mary was the daughter of Adelieda and Inocencio Valerio of Ranchos de Taos; sister to Margaret, Dan, Pacomio, and Gilbert; mother to Genevieve Vigil and grandmother to Rachel Ortiz and Nicola Trevisan. She was preceeded in death by her husband Richard Lewis. She spent most of her life...
Gloria Isabel Herrera
Mar 10, 2008
Gloria Isabel Herrera, 68, of Questa passed away on March 08, 2008. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Denise Herrera, parents, Alfredo & Maria Socorrito Duran and sister, Elsie Ramos. She is survived by her husband, Carlos Herrera, children, Carla Cisneros (Stanley), Harold Herrera (Nadine) and Leotta Miera (David). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Carlos &...
Maxine Madrid
Mar 10, 2008
Maxine Madrid – Age 88 of Espanola, died peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Max Madrid; son, Leroy Madrid; brother, Jose Salazar and sisters: Cecilia Morfin and Bernardita Garcia. She is survived by her daughter, Alice Serna and husband Manuel of Espanola; grandchildren: Pamela Garcia and husband Ted of Espanola, Veronica Chavez...
Raylena Jojola
Mar 8, 2008
Raylena (Ray Ray) Jojola June 24, 1970 ~ March 08, 2008 At age 37, went home to be with the Lord March 8, 2008. She is preceded in death by her father Robert, mother Juanita, sister Janice, and brother Jospeh. She is survived by her brothers and sisters: Marie Tiger, Thelma Aguliar, Kathy Sanchez, Anthony Jojola, and Irvin Jojola. Her...
Edward Lurie
Mar 8, 2008
Edward Lurie, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Delaware, died March 8, 2008. He had been declining health for several months. Lurie was the author of the path-breaking biography, Louis Agassiz: A Life in Science (1960, 1988), a book described by the late Stephen Jay Gould as "the best work on this central...
Dora Garcia
Mar 7, 2008
Dora A. Garcia, 74 of Taos, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, entered into eternal life on March 7, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eliud and Elizaida Arguello, brothers, Joe Abedon and Eliud Arguello, Jr., infant daughter, MaryAnn Garcia, her husband Tomas Garcia, Jr., and mother–in-law, Eligia Garcia....
Janet Hamblin
Mar 4, 2008
Janet Sue Hamblin December 8, 1959 ~ March 4, 2008 Age 48, of Santa Fe, died in her home on March 4, 2008. Preceded in death by her parents Keith H and Elva D Hewitt of Las Cruces, and sister; Donna Lee Hewitt. She is survived by 2 brothers, her twin Jay K Hewitt, Edwin Hewitt, and 5 sisters: Shirley...
