Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Gregoria Marquez
Apr 15, 2006
Gregoria Marquez – Age 84 a resident of Ranchitos passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2006, at her home with her loving family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francisco; and a son, Robert. She is survived by her daughters: Lydia Vigil and Rebecca Caudill of Ranchitos and Carmel Marquez of Albuquerque; sons: Leo of...
Sylvia Naranjo
Apr 15, 2006
Sylvia Naranjo – Age 62 a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on Saturday, April 15th, 2006 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents: Salvador and Celestina Naranjo; brother, Clifford Naranjo; and other beloved family members. Sylvia enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. She also had a deep love for her faith...
Mary Ann Connelly
Apr 15, 2006
Mary Ann Connelly, 79, of Taos, passed away Saturday April 15, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband of fifty-one years, Bernard James Anthony Connelly, originally of Penn, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Ruth Barnette. She is survived by her daughters Cathy Ann and Kay Ann, her son-in-law David, and her grandchildren J.B....
Norberto Vigil
Apr 13, 2006
Norbert Vigil, 64, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on April 13, 2006. He is preceded in death by parents, Jose Dolores and Macedonia Vigil, grandson, Vicente Vigil, brothers, Alejandro and Filadelfio Vigil. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Mary Vigil, children, Norberta Vigil, Paul Vigil (Tina), Miriam Vigil, FloraLea Trujillo, brothers, Pacomio Vigil (Rita), Steve Vigil (Lorena),...
Clodoveo Rivera
Apr 12, 2006
Clodoveo Rivera, 96, of Taos passed away on April 12, 2006. He worked in mines through out the Southwest. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Criselda Archuletta, Tila Terry and Clorinda Rivera, his brothers, Salvador Rivera, Frank Rivera and Daniel Rivera and grandson, Stifka Rivera. He is survived by his wife, Marie Rivera, children, Patrick Rivera from Costilla,...
Joyce E. Collins
Apr 10, 2006
Joyce E. Collins, 84, of Taos, NM and formerly of Torrington, Wyoming from 1948 to 1973 and of Fort Laramie from 1973 to 1988 passed away on April 10, 2006. She had a Master in Fine Art and was President of Wyoming Artist Association and has a painting of the paint pods of Yellowstone National Park displayed at the Wyoming...
Phil Diaz Sr.
Apr 9, 2006
Phil Diaz Sr. – Age 84 a resident of El Guique and formally of Los Luceros passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2006 unexpectedly. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Diaz; son, Albert Diaz; parents: Manuel and Rosana Diaz; grandson, Casey Montoya III; 4 brothers; and 3 sisters. May their souls rest in peace. Mr. Diaz served...
Liana Arellano
Apr 9, 2006
Liana Arellano, 38, of Chamisal passed away on April 09, 2006. She is preceded in death by her father, Ernestino Arellano, brothers, Daniel and Marvin Arellano. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl N. and Krystal P. Vigil, mother, Frances Arellano, brother, Benito Arellano, sisters, Della Harris, Tina Millner, Perla Clifton, Eva Trujillo and Margaret Gunter and many other relatives....
Nazario Suazo
Apr 6, 2006
Nazario C. Suazo, 83, from Taos passed away on April 06, 2006. He retired from Moly Corps in 1986. Recently he worked at First State Bank in the Taos Plaza. He is preceded in death by an infant son, Michael Suazo, his sisters, Angela Montoya and Connie Roundtree and granddaughter, Erica Suazo. He is survived by his wife of 35...
Adan Villarreal
Apr 4, 2006
Adan Villarreal – Age 47 a resident of Tierra Azul passed away on Tuesday, April 4th, 2006 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his sons: Jeremy and Shawn Villareal; parents: Ramona and Shawn Villarreal; sister, Becky Villarreal. Adan was a very hard worker, he was a rancher and loved ranching, was an avid horse and motorcycle...
Maria Estella "Stella" Ulibarri
Apr 3, 2006
Maria Estella "Stella" Ulibarri – Age 62 a resident of Los Brazos passed away on Monday, April 3rd, 2006. She had a heart of gold, and was a very giving person and would always go out of her way to help everybody, always. She is survived by her parents: Sixto and Marie Garcia of Los Brazos; her husband of 47...
Jason W. Smith
Apr 1, 2006
Jason W. Smith – Age 62 a resident of Santa Cruz passed away on Saturday, April 1st, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents: Herbert A. and Lela Smith; and sister, Polly Mallory. He was born on February 16th, 1944 to Herbert A. and Lela Smith in Amarillo, Texas. He married Ramoncita M. Smith on December 24th, 1971...
Rosalie P. Langley
Apr 1, 2006
Mrs. Rosalie P. Langley – was born on February 5, 1914 in Texas, the daughter of Charles McBride and Mary Catherine McBride. She died of heart failure, April 1, 2006 at Los Alamos, NM. In her lifetime she was an elementary teacher, musician, artist, Girl Scout Leader, Kansas farmer/rancher, in the Army and Airforce (AF WACS) as a corporal in...
Eddie Arguello
Mar 29, 2006
Eddie Arguello, 55, of Amalia passed away on March 29, 2006. He was a foreman at the Melby Ranch. He is preceded in death by his father Jose Evaristo Arguello, by his brothers, Rudy and Baldamar Arguello, an infant sister and a grandson, Mario Santiago Baca. He is survived by his children, Christy S. Baca (Mario) of Questa, Manuel Arguello...
Juanita D. Montoya
Mar 25, 2006
Juanita D. Montoya, 94, of Los Cordovas passed away on March 25, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tito Montoya and daughter, Patsy Dazhan. She is survived by her children, Gloria Sanchez, Geraldine Gutierrez (Tony), Darlene Gutierrez (Arturo Casias), grandchildren she raised, Alyce Sanchez (Flavio) and Joseph Sanchez. She is also survived by five grandchildren, twelve great...
Johnnie Tso Olivas
Mar 24, 2006
JOHNNIE TSO OLIVAS Age 60 of Ranchitos passed away on Friday March 24 in Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his birth father John Harrison Tso, and Sirenio Olivas who raised him, his three sons; Johnnie Olivas, Jr.Christopher Olivas and Dominic Olivas, brothers Juan Estevan and Sotero Olivas and sisters; Maria,Frances and Guadalupe. He is survived by his mother...
Joe Ben Griego
Mar 24, 2006
Joe Ben Griego, 88, a lifelong resident of Talpa passed away on Friday, March 24, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents and 9 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife, Felicitas Griego, children, Ruby Martinez (Edward), Porfie Emsweller (Craig), Patricia Vasquez (late, Joe), Dorothy Sandoval (Roman), Joe Ben Griego, Jr., Pamela Maestas (Freddie), 34 grandchildren,...
Fred E. Salazar
Mar 21, 2006
Fred E. Salazar, 66, of Pilar passed away on March 21, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents Jose Bernabe & Cassandra Salazar, brothers, Alex & Jose B. Salazar Jr., sister, Rafaelita Schultze. He is survived by his wife, Dora Salazar, children, Pedro Salazar (Diana), Randy Salazar (Lisa), Laverne Salazar (Peter), Kristella Salazar (Joey) and Freida Salazar (Eddie),...
Dorothy Jacquez
Mar 20, 2006
Dorothy Jacquez – Age 77 a lifelong resident of Gallina passed away on Monday, March 20, 2006 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernabe Jacquez; 2 sons: Bernie and Leroy Jacquez; mother, Leocadia Gonzales; and brothers: George and Gilbert Gonzales. She is survived by her children: Toni Jacquez of Abiquiu, Mary Ann Jacquez and...
Paul A. Sanchez
Mar 20, 2006
Paul A. Sanchez, 49, of El Prado passed away on March 20, 2006. He is survived by his mother, Juanita M. Sanchez, brothers and sisters, Priscilla Dominguez (Edwin) of Albuquerque, Donald C. Sanchez (Theresa) of Taos and Nefe L. Sanchez of Taos, numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, cousins and other relatives. Rosary was recited on March 22, 2006. Funeral mass was...
