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

Adelina Vigil

Adelina Vigil

May 13, 2007

Adelina Vigil, of Taos passed away on May 13, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Amarante Vigil and 1 great grandchild. She is survived by her children, Lucille Valerio of Santa Fe and William (Billy) Vigil of Albuquerque, 11 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, sister, Connie Archuleta, brothers, Luis and Patricio Martinez. Rosary was recited...

Benita Peralta

Benita Peralta

May 13, 2007

Benita Peralta, 96, of Taos passed away on May 13, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Simon L. Peralta, son, Simon E. Peralta (Marcia) and Arthur Martinez, who she raised like a son,. She is survived by her son, Orlando "Datto" Peralta of Alcalde, grandchildren, Francella Martinez (Clyde), Loretta Martinez, Simon Peralta (Linda), Dennis Peralta (Matilda), Anna...

Lesvia Rodriguez

Lesvia Rodriguez

May 12, 2007

Lesvia Rodriguez, 60, of El Prado passed away on May 12, 2007. She was an Educational Assistant for special needs students with the Taos Municipal Schools. She was a longtime member of the Guadalupanas and a Eucharist Minister for Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Lesvia gave the gift of life by being an organ donor. She is preceded in death...

Francisco Rivera

Francisco Rivera

May 8, 2007

Francisco Rivera, 28, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on May 08, 2007. He was a 1996 graduate of Taos High School. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Joseph R. Flores, grandparents in law, Max & Feloniz Mondragon. He is survived by his wife, Julie O. Rivera, children, Sonya Romero, Francisco Rivera Jr., and Destiny Baca, parents, Mayanin &...

Rosalia Abeyta

Rosalia Abeyta

May 8, 2007

Rosalia Maria Abeyta, 82, of Taos passed away on May 08, 2007. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rosalio & Teodosita Mondragon, grandchildren, Nathan & Marie Abeyta, sisters, Eloisa and Stella Romero, Connie Mondragon, Corine Trujillo and brother, Palemon Mondragon. She is survived by her husband, Juan Abeyta, children, Filbert Abeyta (Caroline Romero), Floyd Abeyta (Pauline), Arthur Abeyta,...

Jeri Morrow

Jeri Morrow

May 7, 2007

Jeri T. Morrow, 74, of Taos and formerly of Tulsa, OK, where she spent most of her life passed away on May 07, 2007. She retired as an Office Administrator from Sun Oil in Tulsa, OK. She was the past Worthy Grand Matron of the Order of Eastern Star for the State of Oklahoma and a member of Christ Methodist...

Sylvia Paavola Kentala

Sylvia Paavola Kentala

May 5, 2007

Sylvia Paavola Kentala peacefully passed away May 5, 2007 in Taos, New Mexico. She was 101 years old. Sylvia was born in Lohtasa, Finland. She lived in Iron Belt, WI and Chicago, IL before moving to Taos where she had family and good friends. .She lived a disciplined and impeccable life in service to others. She will be greatly missed....

Frances Poole

Frances Poole

May 5, 2007

Frances Pinder Poole, 88, of Taos, passed away on May 5, 2007, after a long illness. Frances was born on October 31, 1918 to Thomas Pinder and Ida Molock. After the early deaths of her parents, Frances was raised by her loving aunt and uncle Frances and Aldie Cannon, of Philadelphia, PA. She is preceded in death by her devoted...

Epimenia Casias

Epimenia Casias

May 3, 2007

Epimenia Casias, 70, of Taos passed away on May 03, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Abran Casias, parents, Juan & Felina Sanchez. She is survived by her children, Patsy Rael (Rudy) of Arroyo Hondo, Darlene Marquez (Jesus) of Tulsa, OK, Bolivar Casias (Epi) of Las Vegas, Juan and Jake Casias both of Taos and grandson she...

Esther Veronica Lopez

Esther Veronica Lopez

May 2, 2007

Esther Veronica Lopez, 86, of Cerro passed away on May 02, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marcos Marcelino Lopez Jr., parents, Luis and Adela Herrera, sons in law, Steve Garcia and Bob Ackley, sister, Isabelita and brother, Tom. She is survived by her children, Luisita Ackley of Virginia, Uvaldo Lopez (Elsie) of Ranchos de Taos, Cecilia...

Robert Williams

Robert Williams

Apr 29, 2007

Robert J. Williams, 64, of Llano Quemado passed away on April 29, 2007. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked for many years at the Moly Mine, also at the mine in Summitville, CO, he also worked at Johnson controls in Los Alamos before retiring. He spent most of his days in his garden, planting trees...

Antonio Romero

Antonio Romero

Apr 28, 2007

Antonio Romero De Truchas Nuevo Mexico 1 Corinthians 13 is the book of Love. "On verse 4 says Love is patient, Love is kind, it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, and it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight...

Casilda Jaramillo

Casilda Jaramillo

Apr 27, 2007

Casilda G. Jaramillo, 91, of Las Colonias passed away on April 27, 2007. She was a school teacher for 35 years for the Taos Municipal Schools. She is preceded in death by her parents, Feliberto Garcia and Escolastica Vigil, husband, Martin Jaramillo, nephew, Leroy L. Martinez (Helen), brother, Eugenio Garcia (Ernestina) and brother in law, Joe A. Martinez. She is...

Karl Cockerell

Karl Cockerell

Apr 26, 2007

Karl Cockerell - Age 21 a resident of Los Alamos passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2007. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, fixing up his truck and was a Denver Broncos fan. He is survived by his parents: Deanna Tubb of Los Alamos and Thomas Gould of La Masilla; father, Jimmy Clay Cockerell of Aztec, NM; brother, Kyle Cockerell...

Orly Ortiz

Orly Ortiz

Apr 26, 2007

Orly J. Ortiz, Jr. – Age 23 a resident of El Rito, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2007. He was a lovable person, he loved his parents dearly. He also loved the mountains and spending time with his friends. He always helped a lot with his family and was always willing to do so. He was preceded in death...

Marion Williams

Marion Williams

Apr 25, 2007

Marion Merelene Williams, 66, of Sunshine Valley passed away on April 25, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Williams. She is survived by her children, William Robert Williams of Sunshine Valley and Shona Williams of Santa Fe, grandchildren, Patrick Marcos Dominguez (Mandy) of Phoenix, AZ, Joey and Coby Williams of Santa Fe, great grandchildren, Marcos, Cristashia...

Jose Abiguel Maes

Jose Abiguel Maes

Apr 24, 2007

Jose Abiguel Maes, 94, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on April 24, 2007. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lourdes Maes. He is survived by his children, Imelda Abeita (Fernando) of Isleta Pueblo, David Maes (Margarita) of Mexico City, Michael Maes (Bernadette) of Ranchos de Taos, Bernadette Bachtel (Charles) of Rio Rancho and Mary Agnes Burlingame (Yost)...

Martha Vargas

Martha Vargas

Apr 24, 2007

Martha Vargas, 83, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on April 24, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Vargas in 2001, infant son, Donald, infant grandson, Arturo Lauro Vargas and infant great grandson, Jonathan Montoya. Martha and her husband, Robert operated Vargas Paint & Tile from 1961 until 1981, since then, their daughters have operated...

Eva Francis Lopez

Eva Francis Lopez

Apr 22, 2007

Eva Francis Lopez, 78, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Sunday, April 22. She was born Jan. 23, 1929, in Long Beach, California, the daughter of Rear Admiral Dennis Larkin Francis and Emily Roache Francis. She is survived by her husband, Fred Lopez, whom she wed in 1957; daughters Pia, Laura, Kathleen and their spouses; son Frederick; 11...

Eileen Liercke

Eileen Liercke

Apr 18, 2007

Eileen "Crickett" Liercke, 46, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on April 18, 2007. She is survived by children, Kalijah Chavez (Daniel) of Pueblo, CO, Mia Hayward of Costa Rica, Jose Archuleta of Taos and Liberty Liercke of Chico, CA, parents, Ralph & Dora Hawkins of Pueblo, CO, siblings, Dale Hawkins (Donna) of Las Vegas, NV, Kretha Colcord (Don) of...

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