Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Raymundo Romero
Jul 2, 2007
Raymundo Romero, age 99 years 7 months and 5 days was a resident of Vadito, New Mexico all his life. He peacefully passed away at his home on July 2, 2007 at 7:13 a.m. Mr. Romero is survived by his wife Orcibiana (Anne) of 67 years, and beloved father to Louis Romero and wife Patricia, Benito A. Romero and wife...
Amador F. Florez
Jul 2, 2007
Amador F. Florez – Age 68 a resident of Tierra Amarilla passed away on Monday, July 2nd, 2007. He was preceded in death by his father, Rafael Florez; mother, Alejandrina Florez; and a son, Florentino Florez. May their souls rest in peace. He was born on September 2, 1938 in Lumberton, New Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Fedelina...
Martha S. Trent
Jul 2, 2007
Martha S. Trent – Age 98 a resident of Española passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2007. Martha lived and worked in Phoenix until her retirement from the Arizona Public School system. Martha moved to Espanola in 1976 and began her long-term volunteer work at McCurdy school. She was a loving person with many friends and will be very dearly...
James R. Keane
Jul 1, 2007
James R. Keane-79 A resident of Los Alamos passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary. James was born to Edward P. and Myra Link Keane on February 15, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois. He served as a Police Officer for the Chicago Police Department for 12 years. He then went on to...
Peter Joaquin Valdez
Jun 27, 2007
Peter Joaquin "PJ" Valdez, 14, of Las Colonias (Taos) passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend whose warm smile with ever present dimples and bubbly personality could brighten up any room. PJ was a multi talented young man...
Jude Michael Jaramillo
Jun 27, 2007
Jude Jaramillo, 15, of Arroyo Hondo passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2007. He loved sports including football and baseball. Jude was the snowball king for the freshmen class of Taos High School in 2006. He will be remembered as a kind outgoing person who made everyone laugh. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Mike & Ortancia Jaramillo,...
Otis Wilson
Jun 26, 2007
Otis Franklin Wilson passed away at his home in Taos on Tuesday June 26th, 2007. He was born to Lee and Lula Wilson on May 16th, 1932 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and was part of a large and colorful family of 14 children. Otis grew up in Santa Fe, and graduated from Santa Fe High School. He married Neva...
Bobby C. Vigil
Jun 23, 2007
Bobby C. Vigil – Age 40 a life long resident of Santa Cruz passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2007 in Santa Fe. He was born June 20th 1967 in Espanola to Carlos B. and Rosina Vigil. Bobby was an electrician and a member of the IBEW Local 611. He was a loving and caring person. Bobby was preceded in...
Anthony Trujillo
Jun 19, 2007
Anthony Steven Trujillo, 43, of Eagle Nest passed away on June 19, 2007. He is preceded in death by his stepfather, Michael Miller and cousin, Patrick Montoya. He is survived by his wife, Noel Trujillo, children, Christopher, Cynthia and Cecelia Trujillo, sister, Elaine Trujillo, nephew, Brian Whitlock, stepson, Andrew Vigil, mother, Frances Miller of Eagle Nest, step brothers, Travis, Jonah...
Charlie Pacheco
Jun 17, 2007
Charlie Pacheco – Age 67 a resident of Rio Lucio born on November 11, 1939 and passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2007 unexpectedly at the Española Nursing Center. He was preceded in death by his parents: Octaviano and Adiana Pacheco; brother, Octaviano, Jr.; and a son, Bobby Pacheco. May their souls rest in peace. Charlie is survived by a...
Olivama Gutierrez
Jun 16, 2007
Olivama Gutierrez, 66, of Valdez passed away of June 16, 2007. She is survived by her children, Lorenzo Gutierrez (Christine), Robert Gutierrez (Tomasita), Tomas Gutierrez, Gloriana Gutierrez, Barbara Reedy (Layne) and Michael Gutierrez (Lisa), sister, Sylvia Mondragon (Alipio). Rosary was recited on June 19, 2007. Funeral mass was held on June 20, 2007. Both services were held at Holy Trinity...
Precides Vigil
Jun 14, 2007
Precides R. Vigil, 91, of Questa passed away on June 14, 2007. She is survived by her children, Angie Martinez of Questa, Marie McCain, (Michael) of Costa Rica, Dorothy Martinez (Luis) of Colorado Springs, Barbara Torres (John) of Denver, Steve Vigil of Questa, Johnny Vigil of Questa, Danny Vigil (Brenda) of Colorado Springs and brother, Gilbert Martinez (Sally) of Denver....
Casimiro Gallegos
Jun 14, 2007
Casimiro "Casey" Gallegos, 70, of Ranchos de Taos, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away on June 14, 2007 surrounded by all his loved ones. He was born on October 31, 1936 in Ranchos de Taos to Ramon and Refugio Gallegos. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Ramon Gallegos, sisters, Lucia Martinez,...
Lawrence Velasquez
Jun 14, 2007
Lawrence "Chopo" Velasquez, 46 of Questa, passed away on June 14, 2007. He was owner of L & M Construction Company. He was a 1978 graduate of Questa High School and attended TVI in Albuquerque. He is preceded in death by his father, Tito M. Velasquez. He is survived by his son, Jon Michael Velasquez of Taos, mother, Oclides Velasquez...
Alicia Martinez
Jun 13, 2007
Alicia Martinez, 84, of Arroyo Seco passed away on June 13, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Escolastico Martinez, son, Andrew Martinez, parents, Benito & Guillerma Duran. She is survived by her children, Lucille Apodaca (Mike) of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Gabino Martinez (Bernice) of Arroyo Seco, Arturo Martinez (Bella) of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Lorencita Romo (Carlos) of Arroyo Seco,...
Jan Tammy Medina Sanchez
Jun 13, 2007
Jan Tammy Medina Sanchez, 40, of Taos passed away on June 13, 2007. She is survived by her husband, Michael Sanchez, children, Natasha and Ezra Medina, parents, Del and George Medina all of Eagle Nest, brothers and sister, George Medina (Mary Ann) of Albuquerque, Gary Medina (Teri) of Alcalde, Anthony Medina of Eagle Nest, Dean Medina of Montana, Wanda Medina...
Candelaria Medina
Jun 11, 2007
Candelaria "Lala" Medina, 98, of Canon passed away on June 11, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Pat Medina. She is survived by her daughter, Polly Mares of Canon, grandchildren, Thomas F. Mares (Edna), Leroy Mares, Janie Silva, Frances Miller (Rodney), Jerry Mares, Gilbert Mares (Antonia), Manuel Mares (Susan), Virginia Padilla (Peter), Joe Mares, 17 great grandchildren,...
Jewel Burt
Jun 10, 2007
Jewel Burt, 95, of Taos passed away on June 10, 2007. She along with her husband, Paul, owned and operated New Mexico Electric Co. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul J. Burt, daughter, Rosamund Lee Gutierrez and son, Pauly Burt. She is survived by her children, Gordon Burt (Cynthia) of Taos, Barbara Cozart (Duke) of Tres Piedras...
Jonathan Taintor
Jun 10, 2007
Jonathan Taintor, 50, of Valdez passed away on June 10, 2007. Born in buffalo, NY, he has lived in the Taos area since 1976. Prior to becoming a professional artist, he worked in the construction industry. He was well known for his carving; he began his carving relief landscapes in wood at age 13, and became a professional artist in...
Alice Gonzales
Jun 8, 2007
Alice F. Gonzales, 84, of Taos passed away on June 07, 2007. She is preceeded in death by her parents, Emilio and Andrieta Fernandez, husband Cleofas Gonzales, daughter, Dina DesGeorges. She is survived by her daughter Gloria Bradbury (David) of Santa Fe, sisters Claudina Romero and Faby Montoya both of Ranchos de Taos, Olivia Varos, Santa Fe, brothers Arturo Fernandez,...
