Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
Tillie Q. Trujillo
Jan 14, 2006
Tillie Q. Trujillo – Age 92, of Cuarteles, New Mexico, passed in her home on January 14, 2006, following a brief illness. Tillie, who devotedly made the rounds to the far reaches of Rio Arriba, Taos and Sandoval Counties on the State library bookmobile for 18-1/2 years, retired from the State in 1982. Prior to her employment with the State,...
Celestino Romero
Jan 13, 2006
Celestino Romero was born on February 2, 1926 and passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on January 13, 2006. Celestino is survived by his wife of 56 years, Dulcie; his children : Diana McDonald (Bill); JoAnn Ortiz (Bob), Robert Romero and Helen Hernandez (Lorenzo), grandchildren: Vanessa Romero, Robert Romero, Chelsea McDonald, Jordan McDonald, Loren Hernandez and great-grandson,...
Max Mondragon
Jan 11, 2006
Max Mondragon, 84, of Llano Quemado passed away on January 11, 2006. He is preceded in death by his son, Elmer Joe Mondragon, brothers, Frank, Fernando. Levi and sister, Viola. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Mondragon, grandchildren, Dawn RaNae Mondragon of Taos, Amy Veronica Mondragon of Las Vegas, NV, Antonio Max Mondragon of Vail, CO, daughter-in-law, Jeannie Mondragon...
Elsie B. Ortega
Jan 7, 2006
Elsie Borrego-Ortega – Age 75 a resident of Española passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2006 following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Ortega; sons: Larry and Matthew Ortega; parents: Albert and Lenna Borrego; sister, Lucille Trujillo; mother and father-in-law, Manuela and Norberto Atencio; brother-in-law, Felix Ortega; and sister-in-law, Teresa Rivera....
Ophelia P. Leyba
Jan 7, 2006
Ophelia P. Leyba – Age 89 a resident of Ely, Nevada and most recently Rodarte passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Leyba; son, Rudy Leyba and a son-in-law, Roger Duran. She is survived by her children: Nora Duran of Rodarte; John A. "Tony" Leyba and wife Mary, Irene Lopez and...
Arthur Yellen
Jan 7, 2006
Arthur Irwin Yellen passed away suddenly and unexpectedly of pneumonia on January 7, 2006. But those who knew him well know that he lived a good and full life, and was glad for every moment. He is survived by his loving children Wendy Yellen (Michael Rogers) of Ribera, NM, Pamela Yellen (Larry Hayward) of Lamy, NM, Kenneth (Linda) Yellen of...
Richard Gallegos
Jan 6, 2006
Richard "Chico Bear" Gallegos, 75, passed away on January 06, 2006 at Taos Living Center where he was recovering from complications of surgery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Magdelena, brother, Manuel and sisters, Delfinia and Mary. Richard and wife, Magdelena were blessed with three children, son, George Gallegos of Albuquerque, daughters, Antonio Gallegos of Denver, CO and...
Caleb French
Jan 5, 2006
Caleb French, 20, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on January 05, 2006. He is survived by his father, Thomas French and brother, Jesse French. A memorial has been created at the place where he tragically died on Thursday, January 5, 2006 at 506 Upper Ranchitos Road, the home of Thomas and Jesse French. People are asked to keep him in...
Sam V. Martinez
Jan 4, 2006
Sam V. Martinez, 89, of Taos passed away on January 4, 2006. He is preceded in death by his wife, Susana C. Martinez. He is survived by his children, Carla M. Trujillo (Tom) and Sammy Martinez Jr. (Maria), grandchildren, Tommy Trujillo Jr., Phillip Trujillo (Tracy), Matthew Trujillo, Sammy Martinez III (Renee) and Abenicio Martinez (Delia). He is also survived by...
Crecilia Archuleta
Jan 4, 2006
Crecelia Archuleta, 98, of Questa passed away on January 04, 2006. Rosary was recited on Friday, January 06, 2006 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Funeral mass was held on Saturday, January 07, 2006 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Interment was held at El Pueblito Cemetery.
Ernestine Marie Mitchell
Jan 3, 2006
Ernestine M. Mitchell Age 90 a resident of St. Augustine, Florida passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2006. She was a resident of the Española area for many years. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ben in 1992; brothers: Tito, Henry and Tony; sisters: Aurora, Josephine, Ruby and Celina; and her parents: Adan Martinez and Elaiza Vigil-Martinez....
Macedonia Vigil
Jan 2, 2006
Macedonia Vigil, 87, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on January 02, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Dolores Vigil, parents, Victor and Maximiana Arellano, sons, Filadelfio and Alejandro Vigil, grandsons, Darin, Phyllis and Vicente Vigil. She is survived by her children, Joe P. Vigil (Rita) of Green River, Wyoming, Norbert Vigil (Mary), Maximiana Vigil, Juana Jaramillo...
Rafaelita Sandoval
Jan 2, 2006
Rafaelita Maria Sandoval, 93, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on January 02, 2006. She was a fifth generation. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roman Sandoval, daughter, Maria Teodora Herrera, parents, Genero and Benita Madrid. She is survived by her children, Nellie Coca (Harry), Clorinda Abeyta, Henry Sandoval, George Sandoval, Porfirio Sandoval (Betty), Viola Sandoval, Susan Sandoval,...
