Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Antonio Jeranimo Vigil
Jun 3, 2006
Antonio Jeranimo Vigil – Age 23 a lifelong resident of Chimayo passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2006. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Guadalupe Vigil; uncle, Nelson Vigil; great-grandmother, Sabina Vigil; great-grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Olivas; and a aunt, Bambi Martinez. May their souls rest in peace. He is...
Gilberto Espinoza
Jun 2, 2006
Gilberto Espinoza passed away on June 02, 2006. He is preceded in death by his caretaker, Roberto Martinez. He is survived by his sister, Rafelita Duran of Pueblo, CO. Rosary was recited on Sunday, June 04, 2006 at Rivera Chapel. Graveside service was held on Monday, June 05, 2006 at Las Cruces Cemetery.
Susan Medina
Jun 2, 2006
Susan E. Medina passed away on June 02, 2006. She was owner of Susan's Grill. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Frances Dewey, parents-in-law, Epimenio and Margarita Medina and brother, Richard Dewey. She is survived by her husband, John E. Medina, children, Wendy Harris (Ken) of Taos, Mark Harris (Patricia) of Rio Rancho, David Medina (Ana)...
Nellie Garcia
May 29, 2006
NELLIE CONCHETA PAPANIA-GARCIA Age 49 a resident of Albuquerque, NM. Passed away peacefully on Monday, May 29th, 2006. She was born in Gulfport, Mississippi on June 15th, 1956 to the late Joseph Anthony and Callie M. Papania. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Robert (Bobbie Joe) Papania. May their souls rest in peace. She is...
Sarah Smith
May 29, 2006
Sarah Rachel Smith, 36, of Sunshine Valley passed away on May 29, 2006. Sarah will always be remembered for her strength and her love of animals. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Smith and mother, Jayne E. Belanger. She is survived by her partner, Steve Pohley, her son, James Belanger Smith, father, Phil Belanger and wife, Sandy...
Otilia Martinez
May 25, 2006
Otilia Martinez, 96, of Costilla passed away on May 25, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband Fidel Martinez, grandchildren, Gerald and Pearl Maes, Brenda Maes Martinez and Gary Martinez. She is survived by her children Erlinda Maes, Ray Martinez (Rita), Fidel Martinez, Leo Martinez (Martha) and Grace Salazar (Larry). She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 10...
Joe Herson Chacon
May 24, 2006
Joe Herson Chacon, 84, of Rodarte passed away on May 24, 2006. He is preceded in death by parents, Florencio and Clorinda Chacon and stepfather, Frank Davis. He is survived by his wife, Eliria Chacon, children, Florence Cornejo (Lupe) of Denver, Judy Sanchez (Larry) of Tucson, AZ, Eloisa Torres of Denver, Phillip Chacon (Ida) of Nevada, Carmen Sanchez of Tucson,...
Joe H. Chacon
May 24, 2006
Joe Herson Chacon – Age 84 a resident of Rodarte passed away on Wednesday, May 24th. He was preceded in death by his parents: Florencio and Clorinda Chacon; and stepfather, Frank Davis May their souls rest in peace. He is survived by his wife, Eliria Chacon; children: Florence Cornejo and Lupe of Denver, Judy Sanchez and Larry of Tucson, AZ,...
Joe H. Chacon
May 24, 2006
Joe Herson Chacon, 84, of Rodarte passed away on May 24, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Eliria Chacon, children, Florence Cornejo (Lupe) of Denver, Judy Sanchez (Larry) of Tucson, AZ, Eloisa Torres of Denver, Phillip Chacon (Ida) of Nevada, Carmen Sanchez of Tucson, AZ, Mary Mascarenas (Anthony) of Albuquerque, LouAnn Arellano (Arnold) of Dixon, Barbara Chacon of Leadville,...
Leo J. Santistevan
May 24, 2006
Leo J. Santistevan, 72, of San Cristobal passed away on May 24, 2006. He is preceded in death by his wife, Connie Santistevan, parents Ruben and Delia Santistevan, brothers, David, Jimmy and Toby Santistevan and sister, Evelyn Medina. He is survived by his children, Johnny Santistevan of Salt Lake City UT, Leo Santistevan, Jr. of Taos, Arnold Santistevan of Albuquerque,...
Lisa Chavez
May 24, 2006
Lisa Jenny Chavez, 30, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on May 24, 2006. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Isabel Romero, uncles, Carlos Chavez and Alfred Romero. She is survived by her son, Bryan M. Chavez, father, Rick H. Chavez, mother, Yolanda E. Chavez, sisters, Tina I. Chavez, Felisha M. Griego and Amanda E. Valencia, brothers, Ricky...
Rose T. Mondragon
May 22, 2006
Rose T. Mondragon, 94, of Taos passed away on May 22, 2006. She was born on Aug. 30, 1911 in Chico, NM to Tobias Tafoya and Pacifica Barela. She was a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by the father of her children, Eloy J. Mondragon and daughter, Ada Mondragon Rael. She is survived by...
Dina Desgeorges
May 22, 2006
Dina DesGeorges, 47, of Taos passed away on May 22, 2006. She is preceded in death by her father, Cleofas Gonzales, uncles, Erminio and Honorio Fernandez. She is survived by her husband, Sam DesGeorges, son, Adrian DesGeorges and mother, Alice F. Gonzales. She is also survived by sisters, Gloria Bradbury (David) of Santa Fe and Tina Martinez of Ranchos de...
Clorinda Trujillo
May 22, 2006
Clorinda Trujillo, 90, of Taos passed away on May 22, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Facundo Trujillo. She is survived by her children, Conchita Ortiz (Eddie) of Santa Fe, Facundo Nelson Trujillo of Albuquerque, Patricia Trujillo of Arroyo Hondo, Joseph Trujillo (Ramona) of Alaska, Martin Dee Trujillo of Espanola, Margarita "Chacha" Trujillo of Maryland and...
Theodore Gonzales
May 21, 2006
Theodore "Ted" Gonzales, Ret. Sgt. 1st Class, 72, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on May 21, 2006. He retired from the US Military and served in the Korean Conflict. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Lorenzo Maestas Jr., brothers, Pat Gonzales and George Chavez. He is survived by the mother of his children, Adelina "Addie" Gonzales, children,...
Diego "Tony" Jr. Pacheco
May 19, 2006
DIEGO TONY PACHECO, JR. Age 46 a resident of San Pedro passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 19th, 2006. He worked for many years at Espanola Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; he enjoyed music, dancing, gambling and basketball. Most important to him were his family, whom he loved very much, and his pet cat Jasamine. He was preceded in death...
Raphael J. Lockwood
May 19, 2006
RAPHAEL J. LOCKWOOD Age 84 of San Juan Pueblo passed away peacefully on Friday May 19, 2006 in Taos. He was born on August 22, 1921 in Seama Village, NM. To the late William and Juanita Lockwood. He retired from the U. S. Federal Government Service in 1983, and was a former heavy equipment operator for the Northern Pueblos Agency....
Pete Trujillo
May 15, 2006
PETE TRUJILLO Age 79 of Espanola passed away on Monday May 15, 2006 in Lubbock, Texas. He was born on November 4, 1927 to the late Atanacio and Frances Trujillo. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving in WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his sisters Olympia Whipple and Erma...
Delfina Archuleta
May 15, 2006
Delfina Archuleta – Age 88 a resident of Española passed away on Monday, May 15th. She was preceded in death by her parents: Benita & Abelino Serrano; husband, Bernabe Archuleta; son, Dr. Bernie Archuleta; brothers: Ciprano, Elizar, Moises, Abel and Salomon Serrano. May their souls rest in peace. She was born on November 9th, 1917 to Benita and Abelino Serrano...
Filemon A. Martinez
May 14, 2006
Filemon Martinez, 44, of Santa Fe and formerly of Chamisal passed away on May 14, 2006. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Andres and Gerald Martinez. He is survived by his daughters, Monique Martinez and her mother, Jeanette Barber, Amber Martinez and her mother, Tracy Hightower, whom he shared 17 years with, parents, Alferino and Mabel Martinez, brother,...
