Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
George Block
Oct 16, 2006
George L. Block, 88, died peacefully on October 16 of pancreatic cancer in Taos, New Mexico. He was born in Davenport, Iowa, on July 17, 1918 to Albert F. and Margaret Schlichter Block. A 1940 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, he married Elizabeth Vogler in 1943. After a distinguished career, they retired to Angel Fire in 1970 and to...
Rosaura T. Martinez
Oct 11, 2006
Rosaura T. Martinez – Age 92 a resident of Española passed a way peacefully on Wednesday October 11th, 2006. She was born in Coyote, NM on June 21, 1914 to Jose Zacarias and Vicentita Trujillo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benito Martinez; son, Fred A. Martinez; brothers: Zacarias, Fermin, Venceslado and Leandro Trujillo; daughter-in-law: Nancy L. Martinez;...
Rumalda "Ruby" Solomon
Oct 9, 2006
Rumalda "Ruby" Montoya Solomon, 83, of Los Cordovas passed away on October 09, 2006. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ciria & Hipolito Montoya, sisters and brothers, Quirina DesGeorges, Pauline Quintana, Tito, Polito, Victor and Patricio Montoya, grandparents, Sara "Mamita" & Delfino Martinez, Rumalda & Hipolito Montoya. She is survived by her daughters, Frankie Veronda and Anna Muller...
Josephine G. Mascarenas
Oct 8, 2006
Josephine G. Mascareñas – Age 67 a resident of Española passed away on Sunday, October 8th, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents: Alex and Josephine Gallegos; grandson, Eric Vigil; brother, Sam Gallegos; and sisters: Rose Gallegos and Bernie Martinez. May their souls rest in peace. She is survived by her husband, Sostenes Mascareñas of Española; step-children: Harold...
Brandon Smallcanyon
Oct 6, 2006
Brandon E. Smallcanyon, 23, of Llano Quemado passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 6, 2006 as a result of an auto accident. He worked at Walmart and was also a manager at McDonalds. Brandon is survived by his mother Valinda Smallcanyon of Llano Quemado and his father Tim Smallcanyon of Kayenta, Arizona. He is also survived by his brother Timothy Smallcanyon,...
Frances J. Segar
Oct 3, 2006
Frances J. Segar 84 a resident of Los Alamos passed away peacefully on Oct. 3, 2006. She is survived by her loving husband Joe E.W. Segar of Los Alamos, children, Linda Patterson of Albuquerque, Larry Segar of Los Alamos and Nancy Barnes also of Los Alamos; and numerous other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday...
Juanita Thorne
Oct 2, 2006
Juanita Faye Thorne, 54 of El Prado, passed away on October 02, 2006. She was a registered nurse at Holy Cross Hospital for many years. She is survived by her daughter, Terra Juanita Vidaurre (John) of El Prado, former husband Marain Smith, brothers, Royce Frederick Johnson of Irving, TX, Robert Johnson of Springfield, MO, John Melvin Hambrick of Gunbarrel City,...
Maria Alcaria Moya
Oct 2, 2006
Maria Alcaria Moya – Age 78 a resident of Chama passed away on Monday, October 2, 2006. She was born to Ramon and Vicentita Martinez in Cañada de Los Alamos, New Mexico on January 12, 1928. She married Onofre Moya on January 13, 1944 in Santa Fe, NM. Alcaria was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; and one...
Eliza Archuleta
Sep 28, 2006
Eliza Archuleta, 92, from Taos, passed away on September 28, 2006. Mrs. Archuleta was a proud foster grandmother for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband Jose Damian Archuleta. She is survived by her children, Felix Archuleta (Linda) of Arroyo Seco, Loyola Rael (Silviano) of Arroyo Seco, Gloria Sanchez (Andy) of Albuquerque and Derrick Archuleta of Albuquerque,...
Joe V. Murphy
Sep 28, 2006
Joe V. Murphy, 88, of Taos passed away on September 28, 2006. Joe was born to Joe Virgil and Lora Murphy in Texas and spent many years in McAllen, Texas. He was a journalism student at the University of Texas-- Austin, Texas where he graduated. During World War II he served as a war correspondent in Bolivia. His parents purchased...
Vidal Maestas Jr.
Sep 27, 2006
Vidal Maestas, Jr. – Age 66 a resident of Española passed away on Wednesday, September 27th, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents: Vidal, Sr. and Alicia Maestas; sister, Teresa Maestas; brother, Rubel Maestas; and special niece, Beverlie Maestas. May their souls rest in peace. Mr. Maestas retired as a quality control inspector at Eberline Electronics. He was...
Elizabeth Medary
Sep 26, 2006
Elizabeth Gatlin Medary (Liz) of Taos and Ft. Worth TX, passed away on September 26, 2006. Liz was born on February 28, 1929 to John and Elizbeth Gatlin in Oklahoma. She graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1946 and the University of New Mexico in 1952 with a B.S. in Geology. She taught Earth Science at Fort Worth Country Day...
Emma C. Duran
Sep 26, 2006
Emma C. Duran, 97, of Arroyo Seco passed away on September 26, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Nabor Duran. She is survived by her children, Cecilia Cruz (Gilbert), Emilia Smith and Robert L. Martinez. She is also survived by ten grandchildren, many great grandchildren and other relatives. Rosary was recited on September 28, 2006 at Holy...
Pauly Burt
Sep 24, 2006
Pauly Burt, 66, a very familiar face around Taos passed away on September 24, 2006. He was known as the "paperboy" for Taos. For over 50 years he sold the Taos News, New Mexican and Albuquerque Journal. He is preceded in death by his father, Paul J. Burt and sister, Rosamund Gutierrez. He is survived by his mother, Jewel Burt,...
Hilaria Trujillo
Sep 24, 2006
Hilaria "Lala" Trujillo, 87, of Denver and formerly of Arroyo Hondo passed away on September 24, 2006. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Percy, grandchildren, Daunine Salazar and Ricardo Martinez. She was the cherished wife of Victoriano and mother of Fernando (Adeline) of Pomona, CA, Victor Jr. (Genevieve) of Brighton, CO, Charlie (Diana) of Arroyo Hondo, Richard (Carol)...
Christopher Diaz
Sep 22, 2006
Christopher Diaz – Age 31 a resident of Santa Fe passed away on Friday, September 22, 2006. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Pablo Jaramillo and Augustine and Alicia Diaz; aunt, Rosalita McHenry. May their souls rest in peace. He is survived by his father, Ruben G. Diaz of Santa Fe; mother, Beverly Kaur-Armendariz and husband Miguel of...
Lucille Edna Downs
Sep 19, 2006
Lucille M. Downs of Taos passed away on September 19, 2006. She was born in Zanesville, OH on November 21, 1921. She owned and operated for many years, Mr. Duffy's Kids Play Space and was loved by many Taos children. Many knew her for her volunteer work with the Kit Carson Museums. She is preceded in death by her first...
Lela T. Suazo
Sep 19, 2006
Lela T. Suazo – Age 69 a longtime resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on Tuesday, September 19th, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents: the late, Benny and Emily Thompson. May their souls rest in peace. Lela was born on March 29th, 1937 in Gotebo, Oklahoma. She is survived by her husband, Alfred Suazo of Santa...
Fernando Rivera
Sep 17, 2006
Fernando Francisco Rivera, 63, a resident of Rio Rancho and former long time resident of Santa Fe & Taos, passed away peacefully on Sunday September 17, 2006. He was a former police chief for the town of Taos. He was born on October 2, 1942 in Taos to Gilbert and Maria Luisa Rivera. He is preceded in death by his...
Fernando F. Rivera
Sep 17, 2006
Fernando Francisco Rivera 63 – a resident of Rio Rancho and former long time resident of Santa Fe & Taos, passed away peacefully on Sunday September 17, 2006. He was born on October 2, 1942 in Taos to the late Gilbert and Maria Luisa Rivera. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Armando Rivera, Louis Rivera, and Antonio...
