Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Avelino Tapia
Aug 19, 2006
Avelino L. Tapia - Age 81 a resident of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19th, 2006. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents: Luciano and Genoveva Tapia; sons: Raymond Tapia and Michael Tapia; brothers: Percy, Lino and Jake Tapia; and a sister, Dora...
Eloisa Lopez
Aug 18, 2006
Eloisa Lopez, 73 of Arroyo Seco passed away on August 18, 2006. She is survived by her husband, Mauricio Lopez. Rosary was recited on August 21, 2006. Funeral mass was held on August 22, 2006. Both services were held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Arroyo Seco. Interment was held at Arroyo Seco Cemetery.
Filemon R. Gutierrez
Aug 18, 2006
Filemon R. Gutierrez, 78, of La Cordillera passed away on August 18, 2006. He was a veteran of the Korean War and he retired as a teacher from Taos High School in 1985. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Diane Gutierrez Olonia. He is survived by his wife, Stella Gutierrez and children, David Gutierrez (Barbara) of Cordillera, Ernie...
Mary Wagner
Aug 15, 2006
Mary Wagner of Taos passed away on August 15, 2006. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 24, 1926 to Timko and Theodosia Drabiak. She attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in 1945. She also attended the Actors Studio in New York City under Lee Strasburg. She was in several off off Broadway plays and traveled the US with...
Gene M. Panas
Aug 15, 2006
Gene M. Panas Age 35 of Truchas, NM. passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday August 15, 2006 in Albuquerque. He was born on January 26, 1971 in Espanola to the late Jose M. and Mary A. Panas who preceded him in death, as well as his nephew Juan Ignacio Sanchez. He was employed with the Laborers Union # 16 in Los...
Joe Hormenio Abeyta
Aug 12, 2006
Joe Hormenio Abeyta, 66, of Chamisal passed away on August 12, 2006. He is survived by his children, Ricky, Carol and Robert Abeyta, sisters, Maria I. Koon and Esmeralda Montoya (Joseph), numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be on Friday, August 18, 2006 at 7 PM at Block Salazar Mortuary in Espanola.
Johnny Ernest Romero
Aug 12, 2006
Johnny Ernest Romero – Age 48 a resident of Fairview passed away on Saturday, August 12th, 2006. He was preceded in death by his father, Juan Andres Romero; and a brother, Billy Maez. May their souls rest in peace. He is survived by his mother, Mary A. Romero of Ranchitos; brothers: Emery Maez and wife Dolores; Abran Romero and wife...
Robert Eres
Aug 11, 2006
Robert Eres, 63, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on August 11, 2006. He is survived by his daughter, Melisa Cortez (Michael) and other relatives. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 16, 2006 at the Good New Fellowship Church at 6 PM.
Reycita S. Padilla
Aug 11, 2006
Reycita S. Padilla – Age 99 a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on Friday, August 11th, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rumaldo Padilla on December 9th, 1986. May his soul rest in peace. She is survived by her son, Andy Padilla and wife Marcia of Santa Clara Pueblo; grandchildren: Mary Lou Lent of Bridgeport,...
Arabella Timotea Borrego
Aug 10, 2006
Arabella Timotea Borrego – Age 72 a resident of El Guique passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 10th, 2006. She was born on December 19, 1933 to Apolonio and Arminda Gallegos. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one son, Floyd Borrego. May their souls rest in peace. Arabelle was an avid gardener, home maker, wonderful cook, loving...
Cleotilde "Cleo" Deyapp
Aug 9, 2006
Cleotilde "Cleo" M. Deyapp – Age 86 a lifelong resident of Chama passed away on Wednesday, August 9th, 2006. She was the daughter of the late Rosario and Margarita Romero. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Lucillo, 2 sons: Gumicindo and Amos; 3 grandsons: Amos and Sky Blu Deyapp and Jerome Baldonado; and a sister, Addie Gonzales....
Lawrence Frank
Aug 7, 2006
Lawrence Frank, Jr., of Arroyo Hondo passed away on August 07, 2006 He was a prominent collector and dealer of Southwestern Native American and Spanish colonial art, author of fiction and non-fiction, and documentary film maker. Larry, who recently celebrated his 80th birthday, was the beloved husband of Alyce Frank, a well-known painter of Southwestern landscape scenes. In addition to...
Abelina T. Medina
Aug 5, 2006
Abelina T. Medina – Age 99 a resident of Ranchitos and formerly of Ensenada passed away on Saturday, August 5th, 2006. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Juan Garcia; her second husband, the late Jose A. Medina; a son, the late Phil "Lino" Medina; and a grandson reared by her, the late Jerry Herrera. May their souls...
Ernestina "Tina" Maestas
Aug 2, 2006
Mrs. Maestas was a devout Catholic and a parishoner at La Iglesia De La Santa Cruz De La Canada. She was a Eucharistic Minister at the Espanola Hospital, a member of The San Pedro Holy Family Association, The Altar and Rosary Socety, the San Pedro Cenical, and a proud donor to various charitable organizations. A lifelong resident of the Espanola...
Anthony Mondragon
Aug 1, 2006
Anthony Mondragon, 38, of Llano Quemado passed away on August 01, 2006. He worked as a service manger at Taos Cycle Works. He is preceded in death by his mother, Tomasita Mondragon and father in law, Roy Alaniz. Anthony is survived by his wife, Debra Mondragon and sons, Anthony Jr. and Thomas Mondragon, mother in-law Stella Alaniz, godchildren, Samantha Salazar,...
John/Denise Kunesh
Jul 29, 2006
John George Kunesh, age 67 and Denise Hancock Kunesh, age 63 died on Saturday July 29, 2006 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. John and Denise had been happily married for 20 years and during their marriage they enjoyed many adventures including trips to Hawaii, Florida, Europe, the Far East and anywhere that the wind took them. On...
Paul J. Martinez
Jul 28, 2006
Paul J. Martinez – Age 42 a resident of Ensenada passed away on Friday, July 28th, 2006. He was preceded in death by his mother, Beatrice Martinez; daughter, Juliette Martinez and a grandson, Mario Lopez Jr. May their souls rest in peace. He is survived by his father, Jake Martinez of Ensenada; companion, Bernadette Vigil of Ensenada; children: Aaron Martinez...
Jarod Schutz
Jul 26, 2006
Jarod Brent Schutz, Age 24, of Ancon, died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, July 26, 2006. Jarod was born on July 29, 1981 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. A service celebrating Jarod's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 31, 2006 at St. John's United Methodist Church, 1200 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Jarod...
Nicholas Angelo Roberts Romero
Jul 25, 2006
Nicholas Angelo Roberts Romero, 9 years old, resident of Ranchos De Taos and Silver City, NM entered into the arms of our Lord on the Morning of July 25th, 2006 as a result of a motor vehicle accident outside of Kingman, Arizona. He was born in Silver City, NM on September 10th 1996 and brought infinite joy and spirit to...
Ramona B. Dozier
Jul 22, 2006
Ramona B. Dozier – Age 100 a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on Saturday, July 22nd, 2006. She was preceded in death by 4 older brothers: Camilo, Guadalupe, Pablo and Tomas; 1 older sister, Caroline; 5 younger brothers: Miguel, Frederico, David, Guillermo and Edward. May their souls rest in peace. She was born to Thomas S. and Lucaria...
