Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Mark Louis Hice
May 12, 2006
Mark Louis Hice – Age 31 a resident of Velarde passed away on Friday, May 12th, 2006. He was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Hice and Brother, Joseph Hice. May their souls rest in peace. Mark was born on July 21st, 1974 to Berlinda and Jim Hice in Los Alamos. He is survived by his daughter, Brittany Hice...
Anselmo Romero
May 11, 2006
Anselmo "Chemo" Romero, 78, of Llano Quemado passed away on May 11, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Euleuto and Clorinda V. Romero, son, Joseph "Jinks" Romero, brother, John Romero and sisters, Arcelia "Archie" Abeyta, Connie Ortega and Mary Montano. He is survived by sisters, Tommie Hanson (Eddie) of San Ramon, CA, Lillie Jaramillo (Lee), Doloris...
Ana Maria Valerio
May 10, 2006
Ana Maria Chavez Valerio, 90, born on April 25, 1916 in Ranchos de Taos passed away on May 10, 2006. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gabriel & Tomasita Chavez, brothers and a sister. She is survived by her husband, Candido Valerio, daughter, Louisa Mylet (Tim) of Pot Creek, son, Armando Valerio (Bernice) of Ranchos de Taos. She...
Matilde Lovato
May 7, 2006
Matilde Lovato – Age 89 A resident of Chamisal passed away on Sunday, May 7th, 2006. She loved to spend her time doing crocheting, plastic canvases, quilting and she loved to sing and dance to Florde las Flores. She also enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and go to the senior citizen center. She was preceded in death...
Bobby A. Martinez
May 7, 2006
Bobby A. Martinez, 50, of Taos and formerly of Penasco passed away on May 07, 2006. He is preceded in death by his son, Shawn Barela and father, Alberto Martinez. He is survived by his children, Damian Martinez and Christy Martinez (Crystal), mother, Eneda Martinez, sister, Bernadette Martinez, brothers, Peter, Gabriel and Freddie Martinez. Rosary will be recited on Wednesday,...
Lillie Dell Brown
May 7, 2006
Lillie Dell Brown – Age 86 a resident of Española, NM passed away peacefully in her home in Sombrillo on Sunday, May 7th, 2006 after a brief illness. Miss Lillie touched many lives with her friendly ways and Christian faith. She was preceded in death by her parents: William C. and Ruby Jacobs; brothers: Bo Jacobs and Burton Jacobs; sisters:...
Tom Martinez
May 7, 2006
Tom Martinez, 75, of Taos passed away on May 07, 2006. He was a longtime Taos Educator and coach at Taos Municipal Schools. He is preceded in death by his parents, Zacarias & Beatrice Martinez, brothers, Vidal & Gilbert Martinez and granddaughter, Angelica Martinez. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Eva Martinez, children, Yolanda "Yogi" Romero (Richard),...
Stephen Csurbak, Iii
May 5, 2006
Stephen Wayne Csurbak, III, 58, of Taos passed away on May 05, 2006. He is preceded in death by his father, Stephen Csurbak, Jr. and sister, Sandra Steinitz. He is survived by his wife, Frances V. Csurbak, children, Dawn Garvey (Sean) of Tempe, AZ, Stephen Csurbak, IV (Tamara) of Englishton, NJ, Melanie Csurbak and Marcy Csurbak both of Taos, mother,...
Luis Gabriel Sena Jr.
May 3, 2006
Luis Gabriel Sena Jr., 49, of Questa passed away on May 03, 2006. He was crew boss firefighter with the U.S. Forest Service and lift operator at Red River Ski Area. He is preceded in death by his parents, Luis and Ricarda Sena, grandparents, Abelino and Rita Sena, grandfather, Melquiades Sena. He is survived by his wife, Flora Sena, daughters,...
Pelegrina Martinez
May 1, 2006
Pelegrina Pauline Martinez 86, of La Villita passed away peacefully on Monday May 1, 2006. She wass preceded in death by her husband, Seferino Tito Martinez; sons, Levi Sandoval, Tito Jondas Martinez and Peter Martinez; grandsons: Daniel and Dion Torres; and her parents, Silviarez and Anita Duran. She is survived by her children: Lillian Martinez of La Villita, Nancy Torrez...
Althea Showalter
Apr 28, 2006
Althea Showalter – Age 89 a resident of Los Alamos passed away on Friday, April 28th, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, David M. Showalter; brothers: Larry and Wesley Aungst; and a sister, Marie Nessman. She was born on November 9th, 1916 to Amos Aungst and Jennie Hamilton-Aungst in Bloomingdale, NJ. She married David Showalter on September...
Margaret Lynn Allen
Apr 27, 2006
Margaret Lynn Allen, 59, of El Prado passed away on April 27, 2006. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Ann Monical. She is survived by her husband, Jim R. Allen of Taos, father, Harold Monical of Alton, Illinois, sisters and brothers, Carole Ann (Don) of Florriant, Missouri, Kathy Manns (Gib) of Dorsey, Illinois, Jeannie Cowan (Bill) of...
Elfido Vigil
Apr 26, 2006
Elfido Vigil of Questa passed away on April 26, 2006. He was a lifetime rancher and farmer. He was an Army veteran of WWII in the European Theater. He is preceded in death by his wife, Delia Vigil, daughter, Rosemarie Vigil, parents, Placido & Aurelia Vigil, brothers and sister, Placido Vigil Jr., Maximiana Garcia, Eloy Vigil and Jose Inez Vigil....
Calletano C. Martinez
Apr 25, 2006
Calletano C. Martinez – 83, a resident of Chimayo passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday April 25, 2006. His is survived by his wife, Audilia Martinez of Chimayo, children, Lorraine Chavez and her husband Pete of Espanola, David Martinez of Chimayo, Cleo Lopez of Cordova, Grace Cordova and her husband Albert of Truchas, Sylvia Gonzalez and her husband...
J. Robert Esquibel
Apr 23, 2006
J. ROBERT ESQUIBEL "Uncle Bobby" Age 78 of Velarde, NM. Passed away on Sunday April 23, 2006 in Santa Fe. He was preceded in death by his sister Beatrice Sanchez and brothers Joe and Eloy Esquibel, and parents Lucario and Encarnacion Esquibel. He is survived by his sister Cleo Martinez of Velarde, his beloved grandson Roland Garcia of Espanola and...
Max P. Griego
Apr 21, 2006
Max P. Griego – Age 42 a resident of Española and formally of Hernandez passed away on Friday, April 21st, 2006. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Maria Griego; baby sister, Ruth; maternal grandparents: Abenicio and Ernestina Lopez; paternal grandparents: Maximinio and Refujio Griego; and aunt and uncle: Cornelia and Mercedes Gallegos. May their souls rest in...
Adelina Medina
Apr 20, 2006
Adelina Medina, 92, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on April 20, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Manuel Medina, son, Dionicio Gallegos, daughters, Elsie Shields, Mercy and Orlinda Medina and grandson, Miguel Lopez. She is survived by her children, Jose A. Gallegos (Loyola) of Penasco, Helen Medina (Cornelio) of Leadville, CO, Zenovio Medina (Maria) of...
George Lucero
Apr 20, 2006
George Lucero, 78, of Chamisal passed away on April 20, 2006. He retired from Hawthorne Naval Ammunitions Depot and came to Chamisal and eventually opened Lucero's Grocery Store. He is preceded in death by his sister, Isabel Lucero and brother, Oramito Lucero. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Lucero, children, Georgia Chavez of Chamisal, Marie Tyler of Chamisal, George...
Kenneth Benavidez
Apr 20, 2006
Kenneth Benavidez 38, a resident of Espanola passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2006. He is preceded in death by his mother Emily Tate-Benavidez, and grandparents George and Velma Tate. He is survived by his sister, Annette Zabalza and her husband Alex of Rio Rancho, and brother, Michael Benavidez and his wife Denise of Espanola. As well as many other...
Juan Francisco Martinez
Apr 19, 2006
Juan Francisco Martinez, 76, of Taos passed away on April 19, 2006. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Rosemarie Marquez, brothers, Abrencio and Melecio Martinez and sister Donelia Gonzales. He is survived by his children, Pablo Martinez (Debbie), Jeanette Martinez (Alex), Debbie Martinez, Lori Pavelko (Scott) and Frank Martinez. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 1 great...
