Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico

Mar 7, 2007

Michael Timm Neglia, 38, of Taos passed away on March 07, 2007. He owned and operated Topline Automotive in Taos and worked in the family business at Taos General Store. He graduated from Palo Alto High School and attended Foothill College in Los Altos, CA. Mike was an avid golfer and motorcycle enthusiast. He is survived by his children, Colin...

Mar 6, 2007

Hamish Richards, 49, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on March 06, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents, Patricia Ann Hurst and John Allen Richards and stepfather, Arthur Allen Jones. He is survived by his sisters, Augusta Allen Jones of Ranchos de Taos and Farmington "Farmie" Dixon Richards of Spain and numerous friends. Memorial service will be...

Mar 6, 2007

Amelia Trujillo, 94, of Taos passed away on March 06, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Amarante Trujillo, son, Robert Trujillo, grandson, Manuel James Trujillo, brother, Fidel Candelario, sisters, Madelena Martinez, Adelina Trujillo, Teresina Martinez and son in law, Policarpio Torres. She is survived by her children, Loren Torres of Guadalupita, Fidelia Garcia (Herbert) of Valdez, Eloy...

Mar 5, 2007

Geneva Huffman, 78, of El Prado passed away on March 05, 2007. She is preceded in death by her son, Michael Kramer. She is survived by her children, Sharon Belcher (Ed) of El Prado, NM, Debra Hill (Gregory) of Houston, TX and Timothy Kramer (Lori) of Rives Junction, Michigan, grandchildren, Nicholas, Jeremy and Jason Kramer and niece, Linda Serbantez. Memorial...

Mar 5, 2007

J.M. Stevenson – Age 73 a resident of Española passed away on Monday, March 5, 2007 following a lengthy illness. Mr. Stevenson taught and coached for 10 years at McCurdy School, also coached at Santa Fe Indian School, St. Catherine's School, Santa Fe Prep, Santa Fe High and also Española Valley Middle School. He was a graduate of the Collegiate...

Mar 2, 2007

Peggy Barela, 45, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on March 02, 2007. She is preceded in death by her father, Eddie Barela, brother, Dwayne Barela, grandparents, Joe Ben Griego, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Barela. She is survived by her sons, Steven & Michael, mother, Ruby Martinez, sister, Edwina Barela, grandmother, Felicita Griego and many other relatives. Memorial service was...

Feb 28, 2007

Telesfor Salazar, 81, of Valdez passed away on February 28, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents, Benardo & Victoriana Salazar, brothers, Alejandro Martinez and Felimon Salazar and sister, Arabella Apodaca. He is survived by his wife, Maria Elena, children, Billy (Nancy), Vickie (Meliton), Robert, Mary Ann, Jesse (Maggie). He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 14 great...

Feb 28, 2007

Feb 26, 2007

Rebecca Kittredge, 90, of Arroyo Hondo passed away February 26, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband Julian Kittredge, granddaughter Althea Oakeley, sisters, Gregorita "Ita" Ortega, and Cleo Martinez, brothers Melecio Rael Jr., Eloy Rael and Orlando Rael. She is survived by her children. Louella Oakeley (James) of Arroyo Hondo, Orlinda Kittredge (Bob Young) of Juneau, Alaska and...

Feb 26, 2007

Joe Benito Sanchez (el Plomero) of Chamisal, N.M. was born on July 20, 1927 in Lyden, N.M. passed away in the home on February 26, 2007 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his son, Joe Benito Sanchez Jr.; daughter Benita Sanchez; father Federico Sanchez; sister, Josefina Lujan and brothers, Juan Gilbert; Nelson and Victor Sanchez and...

Feb 26, 2007

Diane Rosenblum – Age 55 – A resident of Los Alamos passed away on Monday, February 26, 2007. She is survived by her husband Harry Rosenblum; and numerous other relatives and friends. A rosary will be recited on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Block-Salazar Mortuary. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Thursday,...

Feb 24, 2007

Maria Consuelo "Connie" Mares, 76, of Canon passed away on February 24, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eduardo Mares, parents, Antonio & Anita Sanchez, sisters, Marcelina Santistevan and Lucilla Quintana, brothers, Aurelio & Juan Sanchez. She is survived by her children, Alfred R. Mares (Deborah) of Albuquerque, Vickie R. Rodriguez (Teodoro) of Grants, Mike Mares (Roberta)...

Feb 23, 2007

Todd W. Hartung, 64, of Questa went to walk the golden road with his Lord and Savior on February 23, 2007. He was the son of Frank & Gail Hartung. He worked at Wal-Mart in the sporting goods section for 8 years. Prior to moving to Taos he worked as a computer analyst for 20 years. He is preceded in...

Feb 23, 2007

Leonard R. Jacquez – Age 40 a resident of Abiquiu passed away on Friday, February 23, 2007. He was proceeded in death by his parents: Bernabe and Dorothy Jacquez; and brothers: Leroy and Bernie Jacquez. May their souls rest in peace. He is survived by his daughter, Lucia Montoya of Nambe; sisters: MaryAnn Jacquez and companion Eddie Garcia, and Antonia...

Feb 23, 2007

Myra Valdez – Age 40 passed away of a severe heart attack on Thursday, February 22, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Mondragon, Sr.; grandmothers: Adela Archuleta and Mary Valdez; along with her grandfather, Candido Valdez. She is survived by her parents, Arsenio and Nora Valdez, son, Larry Mondragon, Jr. and fiancée Crystal Villareal; daughter, Danielle...

Feb 22, 2007

Carl M. "Frosty" Lujan Jr.- Age 32 a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2007. He enjoyed traveling, reading and spending time on his computer as well as, spending time with his family and pets. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Jose Lupe and Dolores Lujan; maternal grandfather, Juan Sisneros; Step-Grandfather, Santiago...

Feb 21, 2007

Ramona "Mo" Chackee, 26, of Las Colonias passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2007. She is preceded in death by her grandmothers, Eloisa Archuleta, Mary Schlosser and Teodora Flores. She is survived by her daughters, Maribel and Eloisa Chackee, mother, Annette Chackee, father, David Arnold Flores, sisters, Sarah Flores (Cesar Leon) and Carlotta Flores (Juan Camacho), grandfathers, Serafin Flores and...

Feb 21, 2007

Seferino Salazar, Jr. – Age 76 a resident of Los Luceros passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents: Seferino and Candelaria Salazar; grandparents: Silveria and Urban Martinez; brothers: Leandro, Bernardo "Gito", and Phil Salazar; sisters: Mary Archuleta and Elisa Salazar; and close nephew, Gilbert Valdez. May their souls...

Feb 19, 2007

Berlinda Valencia Vigil, of Arroyo Seco and currently of Penasco passed away on February 19, 2007. She is preceded in death by her brother, Pacomio Valencia and sister, Olivia Martinez. She is survived by her children, Fabian and Kristina Vigil, granddaughter, Stefani Vigil, mother, Locaida Valencia, sisters, Seralia and Lucille, brothers, Tranquelino and Yolando Valencia and many nieces, nephews and...

Feb 19, 2007

Elvira Sahd, 77, of Taos passed away on February 19, 2007. She was a member of the Las Taosenas and the Alter Society. She was a former employee of First State Bank and Centinel Bank. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Sahd, parents, Juanita & Maximiano Martinez, brothers, Jose & Levinio Martinez, sisters, Soledad Anaya and Eliza...