Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Wallace Chatwin
Sep 16, 2006
Wallace Dayton Chatwin, 80, a resident of Bosque Farms since 1997 and formerly of Taos died Saturday, September 16, 2006. He is survived by his spouse of 57 years, Nora; children, Susan and husband Stephen Peterson, Lynn and wife Joni Chatwin, Carolyn and husband Rich Murset, Lorraine and husband Dave Reschke, Kevin and wife Shannon Chatwin, Sherri and husband Jeff...
Danny Joe Oldani
Sep 13, 2006
Danny Joe Oldani, 61, of Taos, New Mexico, formerly of Herrin, IL, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at his residence in Taos, New Mexico. Mr. Oldani was a Business Consultant for obtaining funding for Cancer Center's throughout the world. Danny traveled extensively throughout the world, to areas such as the Manila, Philippines, where he lived for awhile and to...
Eliza Valerio
Sep 13, 2006
Eliza, Valerio, 77, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on September 13, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband Feliberto Valerio in 1988, daughter, Isabel Valerio and 12 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children, Carmen Duran, Helen Montoya (Isaac), Andy Valerio (Judy), Gloria Passino (George) all of Ranchos de Taos, grandchildren, Thomas Duran, Antonette Martinez,...
Lester S. Hackenberry
Sep 12, 2006
Lt. Col. Ret. USAF – Lester S. Hackenberry died in Los Alamos, NM September 12, 2006. He was born in Williamsport, PA on April 4, 1921 to Lester J. Hackenberry and Arlene Stabley Hackenberry. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his son, David K. Hackenberry. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Vivian Hakes Hackenberry....
Robert Crane Coleman
Sep 10, 2006
Robert Crane Coleman, 60, of Taos passed away on September 10, 2006. He is survived by his daughter Kimberly Ann McCollough and his brothers John C. Coleman and Don Coleman.
Lillian Agnes Hill-Bode
Sep 8, 2006
Lillian Agnes Hill-Bode - passed away peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2006 from complications due to Parkinson's Disease. She was born on January 3, 1923, the daughter of Genara Borrego and Pleasant Hill in Española, NM. She married Karl Martin Bode from Abiquiu at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Española on May 22, 1969. She was a...
Kathleen E. Harness
Sep 5, 2006
Kathleen E. Harness, 90, formerly of Taos passed away on September 5, 2006 in San Diego, California. A devoted wife and mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, and three sons, Michael, Stephen and Robert Harness. She was a resident of Taos for many years where her son was an instructor at UNM. Kathleen is survived by...
Sandra Call
Sep 3, 2006
Sandra Marie Call, 54, of Taos passed away on September 03, 2006. She is survived by her husband, Peter Freston Lyne, mother, Ora Call, brothers and sisters, Larry Call (Mary), James Call (Theresa), Nora Sego (Robert), Don Call (Patti), Dorothy Jones (Jepson), Bill Call (Sherree) and Shirley Kunard (Alan). Memorial service was held on September 09, 2006 at Rivera Chapel.
Genoveva O. Martinez
Sep 3, 2006
Genoveva O. Martinez – Age 90 a resident of Cuarteles and formerly of Chimayo passed away on Sunday, September 3rd, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan S. Martinez in 1988; parents: Felix and Socorro Ortega; son, Filimon "Phil" Martinez in 2001; grandson, Robert Lopez in 2000; brother, Trinidad Ortega; and a daughter-in-law, Barbara Martinez. May their...
Ricardo Pacheco
Sep 3, 2006
Ricardo Pacheco – Age 72 a long life resident of Chimayo passed away on Sunday, September 3rd, 2006. He was born on March 13, 1934 to Patricio Pacheco and Trinidad Martinez-Pacheco. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers: Horacio Pacheco and Ben Pacheco. Ricardo was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed ranching,...
Dr. Leo Dow Bradley
Sep 3, 2006
Dr. Leo Dow Bradley died on September 3rd, 2006 at 2:10 am. Dr. Bradley was born on May 21, 1927 in Holiday, Texas to Leo Bradley, Sr. and Gladys Ruth. The family moved to Athens a few years later and he graduated from Athens High School. He entered World War II late serving in the Coast Guard for 2 years....
Jose Ruben Lujan
Sep 2, 2006
Jose "Ruben"Lujan – Age 93 a resident of Pajarito passed away on Saturday, September 2nd, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents: Alfredo and Amada Lujan; sister, Endelecia Lujan; brothers: Leopoldo Lujan and Alfredo R. Lujan; brother-in-law, Desiderio Roybal; sister-in-law, Rose R. Lujan; and nieces: Barbara and Lucille Lujan. May their souls rest in peace. He is survived...
Joseph Salazar
Aug 30, 2006
Joseph Salazar also known as "Mosco" – 40; a resident of La Mesilla passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2006, at the Espanola Hospital, following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by a loving sister, Jennifer Diane Salazar in 1998, his Paternal grandparents Joe I. & Ramoncita Salazar of Youngsville; Uncles; Roy Romero and Leroy Salazar, both of Espanola;...
Catalina R. Barela
Aug 30, 2006
Catalina R. Barela, of Taos passed away on August 30, 2006. She was an Aztec dancer with the dance group Iscalli in Nantzin. She was a very loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She is survived by her husband, Manuel "Manny" E. Barela, daughters, Jenee "Paloma" Barela and Lucy Padilla (Rhom) all of Taos, parents, Don & Jennie Wilson...
Guillerma M. Romero
Aug 28, 2006
Guillerma "Willie" Romero, 81, of Talpa passed away on August 28, 2006. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Antonio Lopez, parents, Andres and Eloisa Maestas, brothers, Alex, Ralph and Landy Maestas, stepson, Clarence Romero. She is survived by her husband, Jose de La Luz Romero, children, Ruben Lopez, Priscilla Martinez (Bob), Irma Dewig (John), David Lopez, Celeste...
John Anthony Fusek
Aug 26, 2006
John Fusek, 56, of Taos, passed away on Saturday evening, August 26, 2006, at the Holy Cross Hospital. He was born on June 8, 1950, in Burbank, CA, graduated from Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks in 1969, and attended Valley College in the San Fernando Valley. John loved nature and the simple life, which originally brought him to...
Vera A. Vigil
Aug 25, 2006
Vera A. Vigil (Lucero/Duran), 85 adored mother and multi generational grandmother passed away Friday, August 25th in Santa Fe. She died in her beloved New Mexico according to her wishes. Along time resident of the Espanola Valley, she moved to Las Vegas, Neveda in 1992. Vera is preceded in death by her husband Eliseo G. Vigil in 2000. Vera was...
Isabel D. Mariscal
Aug 23, 2006
Isabel D. Mariscal -83 a resident of Dixon passed away on Wednesday Aug 23, 2006. She was a parishioner of The Embudo Presbyterian Church in Dixon. She is preceded in death by her parents; Levi Duran and Eloisa Brown-Duran, brother; Roger Duran, sisters; Beatrice Serratos and Sadie Morales, and her grandson Freddie V. Armijo Jr. She is survived by her...
Petronila Ortiz
Aug 22, 2006
Petronila Ortiz, age 98 of Chimayo passed away peacefully on August 22, 2006 in Espanola. She was preceded in death by her husbands: Biterbo Martinez and Alex Ortiz; her son, Gilbert Martinez; and her parents: Antonio and Seferina Martinez. May their souls rest in peace. She is survived by her son, Filimon Martinez of Leadville, CO.; daughter, Marlene Mascarenaz and...
Ronnie James Gallegos
Aug 22, 2006
Ronnie James Gallegos - Age 52; born July 25, 1954; a resident of El Rancho passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday August 22, 2006. He was preceded in death by his beloved Father and Mother, Atanacio and Carlota Gallegos. He is survived by his brothers, Frank Gallegos of El Rancho. Herman and Dan Gallegos of Albuquerque. Joe Gallegos...
