Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Lawrence Velasquez
Jun 14, 2007
Lawrence "Chopo" Velasquez, 46 of Questa, passed away on June 14, 2007. He was owner of L & M Construction Company. He was a 1978 graduate of Questa High School and attended TVI in Albuquerque. He is preceded in death by his father, Tito M. Velasquez. He is survived by his son, Jon Michael Velasquez of Taos, mother, Oclides Velasquez...
Alicia Martinez
Jun 13, 2007
Alicia Martinez, 84, of Arroyo Seco passed away on June 13, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Escolastico Martinez, son, Andrew Martinez, parents, Benito & Guillerma Duran. She is survived by her children, Lucille Apodaca (Mike) of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Gabino Martinez (Bernice) of Arroyo Seco, Arturo Martinez (Bella) of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Lorencita Romo (Carlos) of Arroyo Seco,...
Jan Tammy Medina Sanchez
Jun 13, 2007
Jan Tammy Medina Sanchez, 40, of Taos passed away on June 13, 2007. She is survived by her husband, Michael Sanchez, children, Natasha and Ezra Medina, parents, Del and George Medina all of Eagle Nest, brothers and sister, George Medina (Mary Ann) of Albuquerque, Gary Medina (Teri) of Alcalde, Anthony Medina of Eagle Nest, Dean Medina of Montana, Wanda Medina...
Candelaria Medina
Jun 11, 2007
Candelaria "Lala" Medina, 98, of Canon passed away on June 11, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Pat Medina. She is survived by her daughter, Polly Mares of Canon, grandchildren, Thomas F. Mares (Edna), Leroy Mares, Janie Silva, Frances Miller (Rodney), Jerry Mares, Gilbert Mares (Antonia), Manuel Mares (Susan), Virginia Padilla (Peter), Joe Mares, 17 great grandchildren,...
Jewel Burt
Jun 10, 2007
Jewel Burt, 95, of Taos passed away on June 10, 2007. She along with her husband, Paul, owned and operated New Mexico Electric Co. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul J. Burt, daughter, Rosamund Lee Gutierrez and son, Pauly Burt. She is survived by her children, Gordon Burt (Cynthia) of Taos, Barbara Cozart (Duke) of Tres Piedras...
Jonathan Taintor
Jun 10, 2007
Jonathan Taintor, 50, of Valdez passed away on June 10, 2007. Born in buffalo, NY, he has lived in the Taos area since 1976. Prior to becoming a professional artist, he worked in the construction industry. He was well known for his carving; he began his carving relief landscapes in wood at age 13, and became a professional artist in...
Alice Gonzales
Jun 8, 2007
Alice F. Gonzales, 84, of Taos passed away on June 07, 2007. She is preceeded in death by her parents, Emilio and Andrieta Fernandez, husband Cleofas Gonzales, daughter, Dina DesGeorges. She is survived by her daughter Gloria Bradbury (David) of Santa Fe, sisters Claudina Romero and Faby Montoya both of Ranchos de Taos, Olivia Varos, Santa Fe, brothers Arturo Fernandez,...
Robert "Duce" Martinez
Jun 7, 2007
Robert "Duce" Martinez – Age 40 a resident of Española passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2007. He was preceded in death by his by his paternal and maternal grandparents. May their souls rest in peace. He was a huge Raider fan and an all together avid sports lover. He loved construction and building things. He loved his children and...
Gilbert Lujan
Jun 6, 2007
Gilbert "Giligan" Lujan, 75 of Taos passed away on June 06, 2007. He is preceeded in death by parents Lorenzo and Mary Lujan and daughter –in-law Tammy Lujan. He is survived by his daughter Karen Abeyta (Roy) from Taos and his son, Joseph Lujan from Mesa, Arizona. He is also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren, cousins and relatives. Memorial service...
Simon Gonzales
Jun 2, 2007
Simon Gilbert Gonzales, 65, of El Prado passed away on June 02, 2007. He was owner and operator of Gonzales San d & Gravel. He was an Army veteran of Vietnam War. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nick & Carmelita Gonzales, parents in law, Onofre & Maria Inez Baros, brothers, Eloy and Juan I. Gonzales, nieces, Peggy...
Billy Salazar
May 29, 2007
Billy A. Salazar, 56, of Rock Springs, Wyoming and formerly of Valdez, NM passed away on May 29, 2007 in Taos, NM. He worked for 30 years for the Union Pacific Railroad in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He is preceded in death by his father, Telesfor Salazar. He is survived by his wife, Nancy M. Salazar, daughter, Beverly Powers (Wade) and...
Alan R. Vigil
May 29, 2007
Alan R. Vigil – Age 35 a resident of Fairview passed away on Tuesday, May 29th, 2007. He was preceded in death by his brother, Andrew Vigil; grandfather, Frank Vigil; grandparents: Ramon and Cidelia Herrera; uncles: Fred Salazar and Mariano Vigil. May their souls rest in peace. He is survived by his parents: Richard and Eliza Vigil of Fairview; sister,...
Jose Elias Maestas
May 29, 2007
Jose Elias Maestas, 71, of Ranchos de Taos passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2007. He is preceded in death by his sons, Jose "Joey" Maestas Jr and Guillermo "Billy" Maestas, brothers and sisters, Tomas Maestas, Sarah Martinez, Flossie Gallegos, Emma Montoya and Dora Gallegos. He is survived by his wife Faby Maestas, daughter, Bernadette Soliven (Rick Gonzalez) of San...
Frank Cross Jr.
May 27, 2007
Frank (Happ) E. Cross Jr., of Questa passed away on May 27, 2007. He was a Picker, Player, Trader, Mechanic, Member of the Los Compadres, formerly with Taos search and rescue, New Buffalo, and long time Kerrvert. Born April 18, 1941. Son of Frank E. Cross Sr. and Doris Broadbent Cross of Worcester Massachusetts. To be remembered by wife: Peggy...
Sandra Bostian
May 26, 2007
Sandra Bostian, of Taos passed away on May 26, 2007. She was the owner of Chamisa Feeds. She is survived by her husband George Bostian, children John, Marion, and Wesley, father, Chet Mitchell, stepchildren, Jennifer and Cheryle, and many friends. Mountainside Memorial was held onMay 30, 2007 at, ½ mile past Valle Escondido at Tienditas. A second memorial gathering was...
James Krone
May 23, 2007
Jim passed away in his cabin at Taos East on Wednesday, May 23, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Karen Pond Krone; three sons: Jim B. of Los Alamos, NM; John of Denver, CO; and Mark of Sherman Oaks, CA; three step-children: Kersti of Seattle, WA; Briget of Cedar City, UT; and Jono of Albuquerque, NM;...
Beatrice Mares
May 23, 2007
Beatrice Mares, 86, of Ranchitos passed away on May 23, 2007. She retired as a cook from the Taos Municipal Schools and worked at Taos Leathercraft. She is preceded in death by her husband, Polinario "Paul" Mares in 2004, parents, Francisco & Abenancia Esquibel and sister, Rose Pearson. She is survived by her children, Clarence Mares (Bonnie) of Taos, John...
Raymond Martinez
May 22, 2007
Raymond James Martinez, 23, of Llano Quemado passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2007. He is preceded in death by his uncles, Carlos & Raymond Chavez and grandmother, Isabel Romero. He is survived by his parents, Leonides and Frances Martinez, brothers, Aram Montoya Sr., Aram Montoya Jr. of Las Cruces, Wayne Chavez of Las Colonias, Steven Martinez (Anna) of Arroyo...
Manuelita Mondragon
May 22, 2007
Manuelita Mondragon, 72, of Los Cordovas passed away on May 22, 2007. She is preceded in death by her grandson, Darryl Mondragon, parents, Demetrio & Celia Trujillo, sisters, Fabiola Romero & Anita Casias, brothers, Clarence & Benito Trujillo. She is survived by her husband, Levi Mondragon Jr., children, Loretta Mondragon and Pete Mondragon both of Los Cordovas, Dolores Kronenberg (Bill)...
