Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Robert "Duce" Martinez
Jun 7, 2007
Robert "Duce" Martinez – Age 40 a resident of Española passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2007. He was preceded in death by his by his paternal and maternal grandparents. May their souls rest in peace. He was a huge Raider fan and an all together avid sports lover. He loved construction and building things. He loved his children and...
Gilbert Lujan
Jun 6, 2007
Gilbert "Giligan" Lujan, 75 of Taos passed away on June 06, 2007. He is preceeded in death by parents Lorenzo and Mary Lujan and daughter –in-law Tammy Lujan. He is survived by his daughter Karen Abeyta (Roy) from Taos and his son, Joseph Lujan from Mesa, Arizona. He is also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren, cousins and relatives. Memorial service...
Simon Gonzales
Jun 2, 2007
Simon Gilbert Gonzales, 65, of El Prado passed away on June 02, 2007. He was owner and operator of Gonzales San d & Gravel. He was an Army veteran of Vietnam War. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nick & Carmelita Gonzales, parents in law, Onofre & Maria Inez Baros, brothers, Eloy and Juan I. Gonzales, nieces, Peggy...
Billy Salazar
May 29, 2007
Billy A. Salazar, 56, of Rock Springs, Wyoming and formerly of Valdez, NM passed away on May 29, 2007 in Taos, NM. He worked for 30 years for the Union Pacific Railroad in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He is preceded in death by his father, Telesfor Salazar. He is survived by his wife, Nancy M. Salazar, daughter, Beverly Powers (Wade) and...
Alan R. Vigil
May 29, 2007
Alan R. Vigil – Age 35 a resident of Fairview passed away on Tuesday, May 29th, 2007. He was preceded in death by his brother, Andrew Vigil; grandfather, Frank Vigil; grandparents: Ramon and Cidelia Herrera; uncles: Fred Salazar and Mariano Vigil. May their souls rest in peace. He is survived by his parents: Richard and Eliza Vigil of Fairview; sister,...
Jose Elias Maestas
May 29, 2007
Jose Elias Maestas, 71, of Ranchos de Taos passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2007. He is preceded in death by his sons, Jose "Joey" Maestas Jr and Guillermo "Billy" Maestas, brothers and sisters, Tomas Maestas, Sarah Martinez, Flossie Gallegos, Emma Montoya and Dora Gallegos. He is survived by his wife Faby Maestas, daughter, Bernadette Soliven (Rick Gonzalez) of San...
Frank Cross Jr.
May 27, 2007
Frank (Happ) E. Cross Jr., of Questa passed away on May 27, 2007. He was a Picker, Player, Trader, Mechanic, Member of the Los Compadres, formerly with Taos search and rescue, New Buffalo, and long time Kerrvert. Born April 18, 1941. Son of Frank E. Cross Sr. and Doris Broadbent Cross of Worcester Massachusetts. To be remembered by wife: Peggy...
Sandra Bostian
May 26, 2007
Sandra Bostian, of Taos passed away on May 26, 2007. She was the owner of Chamisa Feeds. She is survived by her husband George Bostian, children John, Marion, and Wesley, father, Chet Mitchell, stepchildren, Jennifer and Cheryle, and many friends. Mountainside Memorial was held onMay 30, 2007 at, ½ mile past Valle Escondido at Tienditas. A second memorial gathering was...
James Krone
May 23, 2007
Jim passed away in his cabin at Taos East on Wednesday, May 23, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Karen Pond Krone; three sons: Jim B. of Los Alamos, NM; John of Denver, CO; and Mark of Sherman Oaks, CA; three step-children: Kersti of Seattle, WA; Briget of Cedar City, UT; and Jono of Albuquerque, NM;...
Beatrice Mares
May 23, 2007
Beatrice Mares, 86, of Ranchitos passed away on May 23, 2007. She retired as a cook from the Taos Municipal Schools and worked at Taos Leathercraft. She is preceded in death by her husband, Polinario "Paul" Mares in 2004, parents, Francisco & Abenancia Esquibel and sister, Rose Pearson. She is survived by her children, Clarence Mares (Bonnie) of Taos, John...
Raymond Martinez
May 22, 2007
Raymond James Martinez, 23, of Llano Quemado passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2007. He is preceded in death by his uncles, Carlos & Raymond Chavez and grandmother, Isabel Romero. He is survived by his parents, Leonides and Frances Martinez, brothers, Aram Montoya Sr., Aram Montoya Jr. of Las Cruces, Wayne Chavez of Las Colonias, Steven Martinez (Anna) of Arroyo...
Manuelita Mondragon
May 22, 2007
Manuelita Mondragon, 72, of Los Cordovas passed away on May 22, 2007. She is preceded in death by her grandson, Darryl Mondragon, parents, Demetrio & Celia Trujillo, sisters, Fabiola Romero & Anita Casias, brothers, Clarence & Benito Trujillo. She is survived by her husband, Levi Mondragon Jr., children, Loretta Mondragon and Pete Mondragon both of Los Cordovas, Dolores Kronenberg (Bill)...
Rebecca Jaramillo
May 21, 2007
Rebecca Jaramillo – Age 91 a resident of Abiquiu passed away on Monday, May 21st, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pablo Jaramillo; parents: Maxamino and Rosa G. Archuleta; daughter: Roselita McHenry; brother, Narciso Archuleta; sisters: Mercedes Sandoval, Trinidad Gallegos, Josephine Maestas and Rose Jaramillo; and a grandson, Chris Diaz. May their souls rest in peace. She...
Carolina Salazar
May 21, 2007
Carolina Salazar – Age 56 a resident of Youngsville, NM passed away on Monday, May 21, 2007. She was the daughter of Jose I. Salazar, Sr. and Ramoncita Salazar. She was preceded in death by her brothers: Leroy Salazar and Dennis Salazar; niece, Jennifer Salazar; nephew, Joseph; and brothers-in-law, Roy Romero and Lee Padilla. May their souls rest in peace....
Virgil Bartz
May 20, 2007
Virgil Bartz, 88, of Taos and formerly of Manhattan Beach, CA, passed away on May 20, 2007. He was surrounded by loving family and the devoted staff at Plaza de Retiro Medical Center. Virgil served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Saratoga during WWII. He was employed by Rockwell Intl. and, he was an avid sports enthusiast. He is...
Adela M. Trujillo
May 20, 2007
Adela M. Trujillo, 92, of Taos passed away on May 20, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Silviano Trujillo, parents, Amadeo and Socorro Mares. She is survived by her children, Fabiola Trujillo of Taos, Dorothy Pacheco (Johnny) of Alcalde, Ernest Trujillo (Irene) of Nambe, Priscilla Garcia (Pat) of Questa, Martha Vigil (Valentin) of Taos, Leroy Trujillo (Joanne)...
Bersabe J. Chacon
May 20, 2007
Bersabe J. Chacon, 88, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on May 20, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Chacon and son, Billy Gonzales. She is survived by her children, Alex Gonzales (Rosabel) of Arroyo Hondo, Frances Brito of Albuquerque, Deluvina Martinez (Gilbert) of Denver, CO, Lydia Cisneros (Gabby) of Questa and Nelson Martinez (Linda) of Lemoore,...
Jose Eloy Arellano
May 18, 2007
Jose Eloy Arellano, 71, of Los Lunas and formerly of Costilla passed away on May 18, 2007. He was the owner and operator of Joe's Conoco in Costilla for many years. He was a member of La Cofradia de Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose I. & Tonita Arellano and sister, Celia Santistevan....
Elvira Ortega
May 14, 2007
Elvira A. Ortega, 97, of Questa passed away on May 14, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Felipe S. Ortega, children, Elsita, Rosalina, Leo Ortega, and Elsie Moran. She is survived by children, Felipe C. Ortega (Wanda) of Questa, Rudy Ortega (Edna) of Albuquerque, J. Frank Ortega (Laura) of Albuquerque, Berlinda Trujillo of Questa, Julia Phiefer of...
