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

Delia Vigil

Delia Vigil

Jan 31, 2006

Delia C. Vigil, 75, of Questa passed away on January 31, 2006. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Rosemarie Vigil and parents, Celestino and Estrella Aranda and grandparents. She is survived by her husband, Elfido Vigil, son, Adelmo Vigil (Soledad) of Alamogordo, grandsons, Adrian Vigil (Hidi) of Farmington and Gabriel Vigil of El Paso, sisters, Erma Casias of...

Cipriano Edward Mondragon

Cipriano Edward Mondragon

Jan 29, 2006

Cipriano "Mano Cippy" Edward Mondragon, 101, of Cordillera passed away on January 29, 2006. He is preceded in death by his wife, Soledad Mondragon and son, Edward Martin Mondragon. He is survived by his daughter, Sofia Dickerson of Virginia, grandchildren, Linda L. Hodges (Flick) of Denver, CO, Suezette Steinhardt (Alan) of Virginia, Lonny Dickerson, Martin A. and Anthony Mondragon (Cara),...

James Poole

James Poole

Jan 27, 2006

James R. Poole, 86, of Taos, NM, passed away on January 27, 2006. He was a native of the State of Virginia, born in Lawrenceville, VA, in 1919, and a descendent of the founder of the town of Poolesville, VA. After graduating from Virginia State College in 1942, he served in the U.S. Army Air Force, as one of the...

Matthew Harrower

Matthew Harrower

Jan 27, 2006

Matthew Jay Harrower, 45, of Taos passed away on January 27, 2006. He was a Taos resident since 1987. He graduated Ithaca High School in 1978 and won numerous awards for high school wrestling. He was an artist and his folk art was sold at numerous galleries in Taos. He is survived by his mother, Sharon Travis of Ithaca, NY,...

Domitilia G. Quintana

Domitilia G. Quintana

Jan 27, 2006

Domitilia G. Quintana, 91, of Questa, passed away on January 27, 2006. She is preceded in death by her first husband Bernabe Bailon and by Felix Quintana. She is survived by her children Joe Bailon (Nancy Padilla), Albuquerque, NM, Carlos Hererra (Gloria), Questa, 11 step children, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Rosary was recited on Sunday, January 29, 2006...

Rosela E. Herrera

Rosela E. Herrera

Jan 26, 2006

Rosela E. Herrera – Age 75 a resident of Abiquiu passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2006. She is survived by her husband, Tomas Herrera Jr.; 5 children; 2 sons and 3 daughters; 9 grandsons; 3 granddaughters; 13 great grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 30, 2006 at 9:00...

Anita Pacheco

Anita Pacheco

Jan 24, 2006

Anita Maria Pacheco, 22, of Costilla passed away unexpectedly on January 24, 2006. She was a 2001 graduate of Questa High School. She worked at Taos Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician. She was very friendly and loved people. She is survived by her parents, Ramon and Linda Pacheco, brothers and sisters, Mariquita Pacheco, Antonio Pacheco (Darlene), Teresa Maldonado (Joe Ben),...

Jayne E. Belanger

Jayne E. Belanger

Jan 24, 2006

Jayne E. Belanger, 53, of Sunshine Valley passed away on January 24, 2006. She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Smith of Sunshine Valley, mother, Betty Simon, brother, Steven Kelsey, sister, Linda Kelsey, grandmother, Phyllis Learned and grandson, James H.B. Smith. Funeral mass was held on January 27, 2006 at Cerro Catholic Church, interment followed at Sunshine Valley Cemetery. Arrangements...

Rosemary Baca

Rosemary Baca

Jan 23, 2006

Rosemary Baca, 70, of Taos passed away on January 23, 2006. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Louise Baca. Funeral mass was held on January 27, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.

Teodosia O. Marquez

Teodosia O. Marquez

Jan 23, 2006

Teodosia Marquez – Age 94 a lifelong resident of El Rito passed away on Monday, January 24th, 2006 at the Española Hospital, following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Jose Tomas Marquez in October 1989; her infant son, Tomasito; mother, Erinea Ortiz; brother, Solomon Ortiz; sister-in-law, Rosarito Silva; sons-in-law: Mike Gallegos...

Abelino Casados

Abelino Casados

Jan 21, 2006

Abelino Casados – Age 83 a resident of Nambe passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2006. He was born on November 17th, 1922 to Benardo and Cecilia Baca who precede him in death. He is survived by his brother, Alberto E. Baca of Nambe; aunt, Juanita Romero of Las Vegas, New Mexico; and numerous other relatives and friends. A rosary...

Frank J. Mares

Frank J. Mares

Jan 21, 2006

REV. DEACON FRANK J. MARES, A KIND AND GENTLE MAN PASSED AWAY ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2006. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. HE WAS BORN ON JUNE 15, 1918 IN WAGON MOUND, NEW MEXICO TO FRANK VICENTE MARES AND MARGARITA LeDOUX. HE LIVED AND WORKED IN TAOS, NEW MEXICO MOST OF HIS LIFE, AND SETTLED...

Ernesto Orlando Santistevan

Ernesto Orlando Santistevan

Jan 21, 2006

Ernesto Orlando Santistevan, 86, of Taos passed away on January 21, 2006 in Albuquerque. He retired as a line superintendent from Kit Carson Electric. He was a Army Veteran of WWII. He is survived by his children, Diana Santistevan of Santa Fe, NM, Peggy Santistevan, of Phoenix, AZ, Michael Paco Santistevan (Janet) of Grants, Carmen Singh (Tommy) of Sacramento, CA,...

Irene Stockton

Irene Stockton

Jan 19, 2006

Irene Sophia Stockton, 86, passed away on January 19, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Mathias B. Stockton, sisters, Beulah Peryatel, Ethel Wingo, Dorothy and Grace Martin. She is survived by her sons, Lloyd R. Stockton of Milwaukie, OR and Sidney Stockton of Cimarron, grandchildren Adam, Ira, Luke, Tyson Stockton and Darlene Parkinson and six great grandchildren....

Frances Carabajal

Frances Carabajal

Jan 17, 2006

Frances "Pancha" Castillo Carabajal, 89, of Taos passed away on January 17, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Carabajal in August, 1981. She is survived by her nephews, Manuel Castillo (Kim) and Eloy Castillo (Betty), caregiver, Margaret Cortez Martinez, close friends, Sharon Salazar (Ron), Linda Suazo (Art), Matthew Martinez, Cleo Duran (Bobby), Andrew Salazar, Ronnie Salazar...

Dale Cameron

Dale Cameron

Jan 16, 2006

Dale R. Cameron, 65, of Taos and Santa Fe passed away peacefully at his home in Taos surrounded by his family on January 16, 2006. He was the owner of Pace Metals North in Santa Fe. He volunteered with many youth activities in Santa Fe and Taos Counties. Dale and his son, Dan were involved in building the first Taos...

Robert Reyes Garcia Sr.

Robert Reyes Garcia Sr.

Jan 16, 2006

Robert Reyes Garcia, Sr. Age 77 of Cebolla, NM passed away on January 13, 2006 with his family at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Alberto R. and Maria Eufania Garcia. He is survived by his loving wife Mercedes and his children: Robert R. Garcia, II, Mary Loretta Lujan, Veronica Manriquez, Bernadette Garcia, Thomas A. Garcia,...

Elias Valdez

Elias Valdez

Jan 15, 2006

Elias Valdez – Age 94 a resident of Ojo Caliente passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents: Maria Tonita and Benseslado Valdez. He is survived by his only brother, Don Valdez of Ojo Caliente; sisters-in-law: Stella Valdez of Ojo Caliente and Eleanor Valdez of Colorado; and numerous other relatives and friends. Recitation...

Gilbert Jaramillo

Gilbert Jaramillo

Jan 15, 2006

Gilbert Jaramillo, 78, of Pilar passed away on January 15, 2006. He is preceded in death by his wife, Doris Jaramillo and his brother Adolph Jaramillo. He was the son of the late Amadeo and Florinda Jaramillo. He is survived by his children, Carol Flores (Gilbert) of Nevada, Ophelia Baca (Ben) of Pilar, Linda Gallegos (Maximino) of Pilar, Deborah Padilla...

Donald Mayo

Donald Mayo

Jan 15, 2006

Donald L. Mayo, 54, Tres Piedras, NM, passed away January 15, 2006. Don was a cowboy, first and foremost. He worked for ranches, feedlots and individuals all of his life in southern Colorado and New Mexico. He was an avid hunter and a licensed guide in New Mexico. He loved animals, the outdoors and most of all his family and...

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