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

Feb 28, 2007

Feb 26, 2007

Rebecca Kittredge, 90, of Arroyo Hondo passed away February 26, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband Julian Kittredge, granddaughter Althea Oakeley, sisters, Gregorita "Ita" Ortega, and Cleo Martinez, brothers Melecio Rael Jr., Eloy Rael and Orlando Rael. She is survived by her children. Louella Oakeley (James) of Arroyo Hondo, Orlinda Kittredge (Bob Young) of Juneau, Alaska and...

Feb 26, 2007

Joe Benito Sanchez (el Plomero) of Chamisal, N.M. was born on July 20, 1927 in Lyden, N.M. passed away in the home on February 26, 2007 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his son, Joe Benito Sanchez Jr.; daughter Benita Sanchez; father Federico Sanchez; sister, Josefina Lujan and brothers, Juan Gilbert; Nelson and Victor Sanchez and...

Feb 26, 2007

Diane Rosenblum – Age 55 – A resident of Los Alamos passed away on Monday, February 26, 2007. She is survived by her husband Harry Rosenblum; and numerous other relatives and friends. A rosary will be recited on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Block-Salazar Mortuary. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Thursday,...

Feb 24, 2007

Maria Consuelo "Connie" Mares, 76, of Canon passed away on February 24, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eduardo Mares, parents, Antonio & Anita Sanchez, sisters, Marcelina Santistevan and Lucilla Quintana, brothers, Aurelio & Juan Sanchez. She is survived by her children, Alfred R. Mares (Deborah) of Albuquerque, Vickie R. Rodriguez (Teodoro) of Grants, Mike Mares (Roberta)...

Feb 23, 2007

Todd W. Hartung, 64, of Questa went to walk the golden road with his Lord and Savior on February 23, 2007. He was the son of Frank & Gail Hartung. He worked at Wal-Mart in the sporting goods section for 8 years. Prior to moving to Taos he worked as a computer analyst for 20 years. He is preceded in...

Feb 23, 2007

Leonard R. Jacquez – Age 40 a resident of Abiquiu passed away on Friday, February 23, 2007. He was proceeded in death by his parents: Bernabe and Dorothy Jacquez; and brothers: Leroy and Bernie Jacquez. May their souls rest in peace. He is survived by his daughter, Lucia Montoya of Nambe; sisters: MaryAnn Jacquez and companion Eddie Garcia, and Antonia...

Feb 23, 2007

Myra Valdez – Age 40 passed away of a severe heart attack on Thursday, February 22, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Mondragon, Sr.; grandmothers: Adela Archuleta and Mary Valdez; along with her grandfather, Candido Valdez. She is survived by her parents, Arsenio and Nora Valdez, son, Larry Mondragon, Jr. and fiancée Crystal Villareal; daughter, Danielle...

Feb 22, 2007

Carl M. "Frosty" Lujan Jr.- Age 32 a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2007. He enjoyed traveling, reading and spending time on his computer as well as, spending time with his family and pets. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Jose Lupe and Dolores Lujan; maternal grandfather, Juan Sisneros; Step-Grandfather, Santiago...

Feb 21, 2007

Ramona "Mo" Chackee, 26, of Las Colonias passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2007. She is preceded in death by her grandmothers, Eloisa Archuleta, Mary Schlosser and Teodora Flores. She is survived by her daughters, Maribel and Eloisa Chackee, mother, Annette Chackee, father, David Arnold Flores, sisters, Sarah Flores (Cesar Leon) and Carlotta Flores (Juan Camacho), grandfathers, Serafin Flores and...

Feb 21, 2007

Seferino Salazar, Jr. – Age 76 a resident of Los Luceros passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents: Seferino and Candelaria Salazar; grandparents: Silveria and Urban Martinez; brothers: Leandro, Bernardo "Gito", and Phil Salazar; sisters: Mary Archuleta and Elisa Salazar; and close nephew, Gilbert Valdez. May their souls...

Feb 19, 2007

Berlinda Valencia Vigil, of Arroyo Seco and currently of Penasco passed away on February 19, 2007. She is preceded in death by her brother, Pacomio Valencia and sister, Olivia Martinez. She is survived by her children, Fabian and Kristina Vigil, granddaughter, Stefani Vigil, mother, Locaida Valencia, sisters, Seralia and Lucille, brothers, Tranquelino and Yolando Valencia and many nieces, nephews and...

Feb 19, 2007

Elvira Sahd, 77, of Taos passed away on February 19, 2007. She was a member of the Las Taosenas and the Alter Society. She was a former employee of First State Bank and Centinel Bank. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Sahd, parents, Juanita & Maximiano Martinez, brothers, Jose & Levinio Martinez, sisters, Soledad Anaya and Eliza...

Feb 18, 2007

Emily Willbanks, 76, resident of Los Alamos since 1954 passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2007. She was born in Fort Lauderdale, FL on November 25, 1930 (Emily West). She graduated Duke University 1952 with a BS Degree in Physics and Math and earned a MS Degree in Physics from University of New Mexico in 1957. She was a Scientist...

Feb 17, 2007

Joan Elizabeth Wheeland passed away February 17, 2007. Joan was born November 18, 1937 in Chillicothe, Ohio, to Russell and Nettie Shoemaker. She is survived by Hoyt Wheeland of Taos, NM, husband of 44 years, daughter Stacey Elizabeth Hammond of Taos, brother Russell Gerald Shoemaker of Albany, OH, grandchildren Jillian Summer Elizabeth Huether of Taos, Cody Alan Stephen Hammond of...

Feb 15, 2007

Clara Medina, 84, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on February 15, 2007. She is preceded in death her son, Salomon Medina I, grandson, Thomas Wagner, parents, Bernabe & Rufina Herrera, sisters, Theresa Olonia, brothers, Jose & Manuel Herrera. She is survived by her children, Bertha Quintana (Francis) of Taos, Frank Medina (Diana) of Taos, Eloisa Trujillo (John McKillip) of...

Feb 14, 2007

Feb 13, 2007

Eddie "El Jarrito" Romero, 60, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on February 13, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis Romero and Cora Struck and granddaughter Kimberly Loreto. He is survived by daughters, Adelina Loreto (Orlado) and Patricia Chavez (Raul), son, Raymond Romero, grandchildren, Angelica, Sandra and Jesus Chavez and Ashley Loreto and many other relatives....

Feb 13, 2007

A. Wilfred Rael 56, of Questa passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2007. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Loretta Rael, parents, Moises & Juanita Rael and sister, Linda Rael. He is survived by his wife, Penny Rael, children, Tammy Rael (Juan), Brian Rael (Rosita), Jason (Renee), Daniel Rael (Anna) and Gabriel Rael, grandchildren, Andrew, Kryshelle, Kylee,...

Feb 13, 2007

Ernest "Ernie" Romero, Jr. – Age 46 a resident of Española and formerly of Dixon passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2007. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Amadeo and Estephanita Romero; maternal grandparnets: Eloy and Fedelina Gonzales; brother, Carl Romero; mother in law, Carmelita D. Romero; aunts and uncles: Rosa Padilla, Lito Romero, Eloy Gonzales, Jr.,...