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

Jan 27, 2007

Roger B. Lazarus, a mathematical physicist at Los Alamos National Laboratory for 35 years, died on Jan. 27 in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Lazarus helped pioneer the development of computers for large-scale calculations and led the computer division at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He was 81. At the Los Alamos laboratory, Lazarus evolved the manual calculations of the Manhattan project...

Jan 26, 2007

Franzuella Lavern Devis, 70, of El Prado passed away on January 26, 2007. She is survived by her sons, Lloyd Lee Devis (Summer) of Miles City, Montana and George E. Devis (Ellen) of Taos, grandchildren, Crystal Summers (John), Laura Williams (Todd), great grandchildren, Savannah and Madison Summers, Matthew, Ashlee and Justin Williams, many other relatives and friends. Memorial service was...

Jan 22, 2007

Cindy Ruth Ross peacefully passed from our lives on Monday, January 22, at 9:30 a.m. She was cared for by her loving family, daughters Anicca and Claire and son Nathan, as well as Julie Schochet and many friends. She is survived by a vast circle of those who love her. Ru-Ru was a teacher, student, counselor, artist, activist and writer....

Jan 21, 2007

Frances M. Martinez, 91, of Taos passed away on January 21, 2007. She was a 2001 Taos Living Treasure. She was on the Planning, Zoning & Historical Committees for the Town of Taos and a financial consultant for La Loma Plaza Park. She was administrator and supervisor of food services at Taos Municipal Schools. She was active in the VFW...

Jan 21, 2007

Minnie Rivera, 92, formerly of Taos, died peacefully in her sleep on January 21, 2007 in Las Vegas, NV. Minnie is preceded in death by her husband Martin Rivera. She is survived by her daughter Vera Tibbs and grandchildren: James Tibbs, Anita Tibbs and Norma Chaddick and great grandchildren: Kristian Chaddick, Json Chaddick; Alexander Tibbs, Aaron Tibbs; Noah Bell, Zachary...

Jan 20, 2007

Jimmie King, 63, of Red River passed away on January 20, 2007. He was raised in Ft. Worth, Texas. He married Danetta Blankenship in 1964 in Ft. Worth. Jimmie and his wife, Danetta opened Bandana Properties, the first property management company in Red River in 1980. He was proud to be a working cowboy until his health declined. He won...

Jan 20, 2007

Ivy Chavez, 81, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on January 20, 2007. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Gail Robinson. She is survived by her children, Sandra Jones of Taos, Dennis Wood of Ranchos de Taos and Michele Chavez of Las Vegas, NV, sisters in the United Kingdom, grandchildren, Cade and Dax Robinson. Private family services have...

Jan 18, 2007

James Armijo Sr., 62, of Westminster, CO formally of Taos passed away on January 14, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Frances, children, Monica Trujillo (Michael), Dennis Armijo, Gina Frawley (Philip) and James Armijo Jr, brother, Ted Armijo (Pearl), sisters, Stella Esquibel (Victor) and Tina Barkello (Blake) and many other relatives. Rosary was recited on Sunday, January 21, 2007...

Jan 17, 2007

Irma Robinson, 79, of Espanola and formerly of Questa passed away on January 17, 2007. She was a Magistrate Judge in Questa during the 60's. She was active in Democrat Party Politics in northern New Mexico and owned and operated restaurants and beauty salons in Questa, Santa Fe and Espanola. She was appointed by Governor Bruce King to the Board...

Jan 15, 2007

Dulcinea Salas, 76, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on January 15, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Otoniel Salas, sons, Toby, James, Johnny, Ricky and David Salas and grandson, Margarito Montoya. She is survived by her daughters, Veronica Sisneros (Floyd) of Denver, Marina Mays of Avon, CO and Marie Salas of Ranchos de Taos, 7 grandchildren,...

Jan 14, 2007

Frances Espinoza, 55, of Los Cordovas passed away on January 14, 2007. She is preceded in death by her twin sons, Peter & Paul Espinoza, father, Albert Padilla, sisters and brothers, Mary Alice Padilla, Stella Ridaman, Dorothy, Ladencio and Henry Padilla. She is survived by her husband, Billy Espinoza, children, William Espinoza (Beverly), Margaret Espinoza (Eltin), Lorenzo Espinoza, six grandchildren,...

Jan 13, 2007

Clemente "Nico" Ramirez – Age 65 of Ojo Caliente, passed on to a better life on Saturday, January 13, 2007 after a lengthy illness. His father, Guadalupe Arrey; and two sons: Victor and Jessie Ramirez, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Maxine; his mother, Lela of Arrey, New Mexico; three children: Gino, Leroy and wife Loretta...

Jan 11, 2007

Jan 9, 2007

RAPHAEL "RALPH" M. GALLEGOS Age 84. of Canjilon and formerly of California passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 in Santa Fe. He was born in Russell, Colorado to the late Narciso and Faustina Gallegos. He and his wife Betty enjoyed returning to California to check on their family auto repair and salvage yard companies, but always looked forward to...

Jan 9, 2007

Agapita Jeantete, 80, of Taos passed away on January 09, 2007. She is preceded in death by her infant son, Arnold, granddaughter, Susan Romero, parents, Luis & Petrita Fernandez, brothers and sisters, Luis Fernandez (Julia), Gus Fernandez, Marina Cordova (Joe) and Alice Garcia. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Gabriel Jeantete, children, Richard Jeantete (Doris), Gabriel Jeantete...

Jan 9, 2007

Benito Cordova Quintana, 25, of Taos passed away on January 09, 2007. Benito gave the gift of life by being an organ donor. He was a 2000 graduate of Taos High School. He attended UNM at both the Taos and Albuquerque campuses. He also attended New Mexico State University and the University of Southern Colorado. He was a veteran of...

Jan 8, 2007

John Munoz, 41, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on January 08, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Munoz, daughters, Leeandra and Amanda Munoz, mother, Shirley Mae Gutierrez of Hawaii, sisters, Gina Gurule of Taos, Vina Gutierrez of San Diego, CA, Nidia Gutierrez of Hawaii, grandmother, Mary Munoz of Aguilar, CO and uncle, John Gonzales. He is also...

Jan 7, 2007

Gorgonio "George" Lujan - Age 66 a resident of Santa Fe passed away on Sunday, January 7th, 2007. Mr. Lujan was a local mechanic in Española for many years. He will be remembered as a good man and was always there for the people in his life. He was a loving and devoted father and grandfather. He was preceded in...

Jan 6, 2007

Lois Ann Long (Ranchos de Taos) went before us on Saturday January 6th. She is survived by her loving husband and friend of 59 years, Robert Allen Long. She is also survived by her daughter Karin Long of Milwaukee, WI; son Orv (Robert) Long, daughter-in-law Diana Bamerick of Ranchos de Taos and granddaughter Talia Bamerick of Durango, CO; son Dr....

Jan 5, 2007

Michael "Mike" Smith Watkins of Taos passed away on January 04, 2007 after a lengthy illness. Mike was born in Queens, New York on December 12, 1965. He was educated primarily in San Diego and served in the US Army prior to embarking on a career as a long haul truck driver. He owned Watkins West Trucking and drove coast...