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

Mar 18, 2006

Flora Romero, 71, of Llano Quemado passed away on March 18, 2006. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Olmedo Romero, daughter, Lily Fernandez (Paul) of Rock Springs, Wyoming, brothers, Dan Mondragon of Idaho and Edward Mondragon (Renee) of Denver, CO. She is also survived by grandchildren, Paul Fernandez Jr., Bryon Fernandez and Amanda Fernandez Liptak (Scott), great...

Mar 17, 2006

Benito Fresquez, 85, of Taos passed away on March 17, 2006, born in the village of Chamisal, NM. His birth parents were Angelica & David Fresquez, stepmother, Eloida Fresquez all of whom preceded him in death as did infant brothers and then brothers, David E. and Joe Fresquez. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Iris. They met...

Mar 16, 2006

Katie G. Martinez, 89, of El Prado passed away on March 16, 2006 in Questa. She worked for many years as a nurse's aid with the State of New Mexico Senior Care. She is preceded in death by daughter, Juanita Martinez, son, Fernando Martinez and grandson, Arnie Cisneros, Sr. She is survived by her children, Sofia Cisneros (Cornelio, Jr.) and...

Mar 16, 2006

Isabel Mascarenas 86, a life long resident of Dixon passed away on Wednesday March 15, 2006. She loved to cook for her family and also spent her time making beautiful hand made quilts. She also enjoyed spending time in her garden. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ospicio Mascarenas, and her...

Mar 15, 2006

Valeria Ruiz – Age 81 a resident of Pecos passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents: Merigildo and Angelita Roybal; sister, Pina Ruiz. She is survived by her son, Anthony Roybal of Pecos; daughter, Janet Varela of Pecos; grandchildren: Agapito Maes and Valerie Valdez both of Albuquerque, Melissa Tucker of Pecos and...

Mar 15, 2006

Nila Vigil, 91, of Cerro passed away on March 15, 2006. She is preceded in death by her parents, Max & Rumaldita Vigil, sister, Rosalia V. Herrera and brother, Waldo Vigil. She is survived by her sister, Maria S. Vigil of Cerro, brother, Levi Vigil (Irene) of Taos, niece, Rose Herrera of Cerro, other nephews, nieces and other relatives. Rosary...

Mar 15, 2006

Cordilia R. Aguilar, 82, a life-long resident of Peñasco, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2006, following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, former Taos County Commissioner Amador Romero and wife Leonardita; brothers Rev. Porfirio Romero, Nelson Romero, Miguel Romero, Celestino Romero; and grandson, Jerome Aguilar. Cordilia is survived by her husband of...

Mar 14, 2006

Juliana "Julia" M. Gonzales, 92, of Des Montes passed away on March 14, 2006. She is preceded in death by her infant son, Juan Gonzales Jr., parents, Juan B. & Maria Eulogia Martinez, brothers, Vidal and Ismael Martinez and sister, Evilia Martinez. She is survived by her husband, Juan A. Gonzales, children, Priscilla Martinez (Gilbert) of Arroyo Seco, Connie DeVargas...

Mar 13, 2006

FRANCES NARANJO Age 85 of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on March 13, 2005 in Albuquerque. She was a teacher in the missionary field for 28 years and then in Espanola in the public school system for 18 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Desiderio and Rebecca Naranjo, sisters; Tonita Daley, Josephine Ethlebh, Orlinda Abeyta and Lorencita...

Mar 12, 2006

Tito M. Velasquez, 71, of Questa passed away on March 12, 2006. He retired as a miner from Moly Corp. He is preceded in death by his parents, Miguel & Cristina Velasquez, brothers, Erlindo and Joe Velasquez. He is survived by his wife, Oclides Velasquez, sons, Kenneth Velasquez of Albuquerque and Lawrence Velasquez of Questa. He is also survived by...

Mar 10, 2006

Lorenzo Maestas, 64, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on March 10, 2006. He is preceded in death by his son, Lorenzo Maestas, Jr and his parents, Abedon and Damiana Maestas. He is survived by his children, Cathy Romero (Leonard) of Ranchos de Taos and Lori Ann Maestas of Ranchos de Taos, his sisters, Becky Cortez and Frances Mondragon (Leo),...

Mar 10, 2006

Annabelle M. Rodriguez – Age 61; a resident of Nambe, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents: Espiridion and Rufina Montoya; and a son, Robert Rodriguez. May their souls rest in peace. She is survived by her husband, Paul R. Rodriguez of Nambe; children: Raul R. Rodriguez and wife Russella Serna of...

Mar 9, 2006

Denison Walton Tafoya, 36, of Ranchos de Taos passed away unexpectedly on March 09, 2006. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree at Carroll College in Waukesha, Wisconsin and also received further education at American University and a Masters of Arts Degree in Media Studies in New York. She was a disc jockey for radio stations in New Orleans, Washington...

Mar 8, 2006

Maria de La Paz Madrid, 96, of Arroyo Seco passed away on March 08, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Ambrosio Madrid, son, Leo Madrid and daughter, Eloisa Garcia. She is survived by her children, Roselia Martinez (Ruben) of Pueblo, CO, Elvira Garcia (Fidel) of Arroyo Seco, Olivia Rendon (George) of Montrose, CO, Frank Madrid (Mary)...

Mar 5, 2006

Mar 2, 2006

Kathaleen Previti, 70, of Llano Quemado passed away on March 02, 2006. She was the former owner of Tea & Coffee Shop. She is survived by her children, Terry Previti of Taos, Kelly Previti of Albuquerque, Patrick Previti of Albuquerque and Donna Rose Previti of Taos, grandchildren, Phoebe Anne Moore and Ian Lucier, nieces, Erin Ruscetti, Megan and Morgan Chavez....

Feb 28, 2006

Juan G. Lujan, 89, of Taos Pueblo passed away on February 28, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Tonita Lujan, children, Ronald J. Lujan (Janice) and Judith Ann Lujan, sister, Marie Concha, 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Feb 27, 2006

Beverlie J. Maestas – Age 39 a resident of Santa Fe passed away on Monday, February 27, 2006. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Alicia B. Maestas; aunt, Theresa Maestas; and uncle, Rubel Maestas. She is survived by her 2 sons: Adrian and Ivan Barela both of Santa Fe; companion, Manuel Bermudez of Santa Fe; mother, Carol Maestas...

Feb 27, 2006

Faith K. Berghofer, 81, of Embudo passed away on February 27, 2006. She was born on May 30, 1924 in Superior, Wisconsin to Eugene and Florence Keaough. She came to New Mexico as a missionary nurse in 1946 for Embudo Presbyterian Hospital. She was a graduate of St. Luke Hospital School of Nursing. She worked for several northern New Mexico...

Feb 26, 2006

Maria Polly Rivera, 83, of Taos passed away on February 26, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Rivera. She is survived by her sons, Manuel Montoya of Taos, Leroy Montoya (Karen) of Phoenix, AZ, Ezequiel Montoya (Rachel) of Albuquerque, 6 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, sister, Cecilia Yaggy of Springfield, Missouri and many other relatives. Rosary was...