Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Emily Willbanks
Feb 18, 2007
Emily Willbanks, 76, resident of Los Alamos since 1954 passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2007. She was born in Fort Lauderdale, FL on November 25, 1930 (Emily West). She graduated Duke University 1952 with a BS Degree in Physics and Math and earned a MS Degree in Physics from University of New Mexico in 1957. She was a Scientist...
Joan Wheeland
Feb 17, 2007
Joan Elizabeth Wheeland passed away February 17, 2007. Joan was born November 18, 1937 in Chillicothe, Ohio, to Russell and Nettie Shoemaker. She is survived by Hoyt Wheeland of Taos, NM, husband of 44 years, daughter Stacey Elizabeth Hammond of Taos, brother Russell Gerald Shoemaker of Albany, OH, grandchildren Jillian Summer Elizabeth Huether of Taos, Cody Alan Stephen Hammond of...
Clara Medina
Feb 15, 2007
Clara Medina, 84, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on February 15, 2007. She is preceded in death her son, Salomon Medina I, grandson, Thomas Wagner, parents, Bernabe & Rufina Herrera, sisters, Theresa Olonia, brothers, Jose & Manuel Herrera. She is survived by her children, Bertha Quintana (Francis) of Taos, Frank Medina (Diana) of Taos, Eloisa Trujillo (John McKillip) of...
Eddie Romero
Feb 13, 2007
Eddie "El Jarrito" Romero, 60, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on February 13, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis Romero and Cora Struck and granddaughter Kimberly Loreto. He is survived by daughters, Adelina Loreto (Orlado) and Patricia Chavez (Raul), son, Raymond Romero, grandchildren, Angelica, Sandra and Jesus Chavez and Ashley Loreto and many other relatives....
A. Wilfred Rael
Feb 13, 2007
A. Wilfred Rael 56, of Questa passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2007. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Loretta Rael, parents, Moises & Juanita Rael and sister, Linda Rael. He is survived by his wife, Penny Rael, children, Tammy Rael (Juan), Brian Rael (Rosita), Jason (Renee), Daniel Rael (Anna) and Gabriel Rael, grandchildren, Andrew, Kryshelle, Kylee,...
Ernest "Ernie" Romero, Jr.
Feb 13, 2007
Ernest "Ernie" Romero, Jr. – Age 46 a resident of Española and formerly of Dixon passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2007. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Amadeo and Estephanita Romero; maternal grandparnets: Eloy and Fedelina Gonzales; brother, Carl Romero; mother in law, Carmelita D. Romero; aunts and uncles: Rosa Padilla, Lito Romero, Eloy Gonzales, Jr.,...
Jose Gonzales
Feb 13, 2007
Jose Gonzales – Age 86 a resident of Nambe passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2007. He was born on January 29, 1921 to Donaciano and Agueda Gonzales in El Rancho, NM. He married Maria T. Gonzales on December 16, 1983 in Nambe. He is survived by his wife, Maria T. Gonzales; sons and daughters: Eloy Gonzales and wife Melinda...
John Carpentier
Feb 10, 2007
John Raymond Carpentier, 53, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on February 10, 2007. He is preceded in death by his father, Donald Carpentier. He is survived by his sons, Ryan and Corey Carpentier, mother, Phyllis Tomlinson, brothers and sisters, Robert Carpentier, Mary Carpentier, Jeanne Kirk (Forrest), Christopher Carpentier (Brenda), stepbrothers, Terry, Roger, Chris and Kenny Tomlinson. Memorial gathering was...
May Maestas
Feb 9, 2007
May Maestas, born November 4th, 1924 in Jaroso, CO, she was raised and lived in Taos, NM. Throughout her life, she dedicated her time to helping others through many local civic and faith-based organizations. She gave to her parish, Our Lady of Guadalupe, through the use of her time. She was a dedicated lector, a member of the Altar Society,...
Reyecita Lopez
Feb 7, 2007
Reyecita M. Lopez, 93, of Picuris Pueblo passed away on February 07, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Louis Lopez, sons, Benny, and Gregory Lopez and grandson, Gregory Pacheco. She is survived by her children, Emily Martinez, Tina Tsosie (Clifford), Laura Pacheco (Edward) and Ernie Piahue, grandchildren, Matthew Pacheco (Feliz), Benita Lopez and Edwina Pacheco and 6...
Carlos Lucero
Feb 7, 2007
Carlos "Charlie" Lucero, 81, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on February 07, 2007. He is preceded in death by his wife, Adelina Lucero, infant son, C.G. Lucero, parents, David & Estella Lucero, sisters, Edna Vargas and Mary Lucero. He is survived by his daughters, Martha Ortiz (Celso), Beatrice Lucero, Cecilia Lucero, Rose Quintana (Orlando) and Carmen Ortiz (Leonard). He...
Kirby Blair
Feb 6, 2007
Kirby Dale Blair passed away on February 06, 2007. He was born July 04, 1933 in Waco, Texas. He was a Taos resident for over 30 years. Known by his friends as Dale, he graduated Southern Methodist University with a Masters degree in Creative Writing and History and began his journalistic career with the Dallas Times Herald as a film...
Pauline Larson
Feb 5, 2007
Pauline Garcia Larson, 63, of Taos passed away on February 05, 2007. She is preceded in death by her father, Samuel Garcia, son, Francis Garcia, brothers, Fernando Robert and Sam P. Garcia. She is survived by her children, Kristina M. Garcia (Mike Hymer) and David Larson both of Tooele, Utah, mother Evangeline Silva, sisters, Doris Woolley (Rick) and Kathy Hardin,...
Bobby Pacheco
Feb 4, 2007
Bobby Manuel Pacheco, 50, of Ranchitos passed away on February 04, 2007. He is preceded in death by his father, Eloy Gilberto Pacheco Sr., brother, Eloy Gilberto Pacheco Jr. and nephew, Clarence Sisneros. He is survived by his children, Manuel J. Pacheco (Coleen) and Emily E. Pacheco all of Cerro, grandchildren, Luk Pacheco, Breana Demos and Jesus Pacheco, mother, Erlinda...
Gaspar Vigil
Feb 2, 2007
Gaspar Jose Vigil, 85, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on February 02, 2007. He was a lifetime member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, veteran of the European Theatre during WWII and a member of the VFW. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Vigil, parents, Simes & Genoveva Vigil, brothers, Serafin and Paul Vigil. He is survived...
Leonard Jaramillo
Jan 30, 2007
Leonard Jaramillo – Age 44 a resident of El Rito and formally of Vallecitos passed away on Tuesday, January 30th. He was preceded in death by his father, Antonio Jaramillo. May his soul rest in peace. Leonard was a loving son, husband, father, and brother & he will be missed dearly. He is survived by his wife, Clara Jaramillo of...
Flora M. Cordova
Jan 29, 2007
Flora M. Cordova – Age 72 a resident of Chimayo passed away on Monday, January 29, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Ernesto Cordova; sons: Nicky and Andy Cordova; mother, Brigida Martinez; brother, Cirilio Martinez; sisters: Edwarda Bustos and Mary Vigil; and a grandson, Kevin Martinez, Sr. May their souls rest in peace. She is survived...
Michael Miller
Jan 29, 2007
Michael Victor Miller, 56, of Eagle Nest passed away on January 29, 2007 from an illness related to his service in Vietnam. Michael was a loving dad, caring husband and a wonderful giving person. He was born on March 08, 1950 in Aurora, Illinois to Glenn & Naomi Miller. Michael grew up in Wisconsin where he lived with his brothers,...
Dawn Wilson
Jan 29, 2007
Dawn Wilson, 46, of Taos passed away on January 29, 2007. She is survived by her mother, Gladys Wilson, sisters and brother, Meagan, Kelly, Jennifer, Lori and Kerry all of Canada and other relatives. Memorial gathering was held on February 01, 2007.
