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

Dec 23, 2005

Angelo Quintana, 39, of Taos passed away on December 23, 2005. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, John & Cecilia Quintana. He is survived by his wife, Angie Yazzie Quintana, son, Christopher Quintana, stepchildren, Nicole and Eric Marcus, parents, Orlando Quintana and Prescilla Romero, sister, Renee Quintana and brother, O.D. Quintana. He is also survived by grandparents, Henry...

Dec 22, 2005

Naomi Bernadette Briceño (Jita Nomes) a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, granddaughter, niece, godmother of two, and good friend too many, at the age of 33 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends in the hospital after a sudden illness. Naomi loved spending time with her niece and nephew at games and dance performances, and was always everywhere with...

Dec 19, 2005

Tony Romero, 83, of Questa passed way on December 19, 2005. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Sofia Maria Blea Romero, sons, Tony, Sam and Ricky Romero. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Romero, children, Connie Leon of Questa, Teresa Ortiz of Albuquerque, Juanita Espinoza (Robert), Joseph Richard Leon (Joanne), Ricky Matthew Leon (Rachel) all of...

Dec 18, 2005

John Block, Jr. age 85 of Santa Fe passed away peacefully at home, with members of his family by his side, on Sunday December 18th. He was the founder of Blocks Mortuaries in both Espanola and Santa Fe, a household name that became known for providing excellent service and compassionate care to families experiencing the death of a loved one....

Dec 18, 2005

Florentina Martinez, 100 years old of Truchas passed away on Sunday December 18th. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, and was a lifelong resident of Truchas. She was born to Juan and Pablita Martinez on November 7, 1905 in Chimayo, and was raised by her adoptive parents Esquipula and Josefina Trujillo. She was preceded in death by them, and...

Dec 17, 2005

Jaclynn Kari Padilla, 13, of Black Lake passed away on Dec. 17, 2005 surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Clarence and Trinidad Mondragon, uncles, Ernest Padilla and Ernest Mondragon, great grandparents, Eufemia Gallegos and Mardequeo Tafoya . She is survived by her parents, Dan and Elsie Padilla, brother, Nathaniel D. Padilla, grandparents Marvin and...

Dec 16, 2005

Fabian Archuleta, 66, of Questa passed away on December 16, 2005. He retired from Moly Corp Mine in 2002 after 34 years of service. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Archuleta, parents, Andres and Delfina Archuleta. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary Archuleta, children, Rita Cordova, Glenda Al-Nachef, Edith Ibarra, Yvette Louis, Jonathan,...

Dec 15, 2005

Naomi Ruth Gusdorf, 62, of Ranchos de Taos passed away peacefully on December 15, 2005 surrounded by her family. Her love of skiing brought her to Taos where she met the love of her life, Ted. For the last eleven years she made her home in Taos. She is preceded in death by her father, John E. Davis. She is...

Dec 15, 2005

JOSE S. GARCIA, age 76 of Georgetown, TX. Passed away on December 15, 2005 in Austin, TX. He was a longtime resident of Santa Fe and was well known in the construction field for over 17 years through his company, "JOE S. GARCIA AND SONS CONCRETE". His sons will carry on their fathers' trade with his spirit by their side...

Dec 14, 2005

Alfonso Rael, 87, of Questa, passed away on December 14, 2005. He was retired from Asarco Copper Mine in Silver Bell, AZ. He was a Peregrino and member of St. Anthony's Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Antonio and Stella Rael, brothers, Jacobo, Rudolfo and Fred Rael and brother-in-law Louis Ortiz. He is survived by his...

Dec 12, 2005

Major Joseph De La Cruz Ramirez (Ret. USAR) – Age 92 of Santa Fe passed away on Monday, December 12, 2005. He retired from the New Mexico State Highway Department. He served in World War II under General George Patton as the Captain of the 20th Tank Battalion. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert "Bob" Paul Ramirez...

Dec 11, 2005

Andy Montoya age 74 of Arroyo Seco passed away on December 11, 2005 in Santa Fe following a brief illness. He was born in Santa Fe on September 28, 1931 to Dick and Fidelia Montoya, and on July 1980 married the love of his life, Hilma Montoya in Santa Fe. He was preceded in death by his parents and his...

Dec 8, 2005

Marvin Lee Martinez – Age 26 a resident of Española passed away on Thursday, December 8th, 2005. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Pantaleon Herrera and aunt, Linda Herrera. Marvin liked to go fishing and camping. He will be dearly missed. He is survived by his mother, Edna Herrera of Truchas; brother, Anthony Martinez of Española; daughter, Monique...

Dec 6, 2005

Eloisa Garcia, 66, of Arroyo Seco passed away on December 06, 2005. She is preceded in death by her father, Ambrosio Madrid and brother, Leo Madrid. She is survived by her husband, Cloro Garcia, children, Cleo Fernandez (Chris), Bobby Garcia (Angela), Rick Garcia (Carla), Matthew Garcia and mother, Maria de La Paz Madrid. She is also survived by grandchildren, Vicente,...

Dec 5, 2005

Dec 5, 2005

Randy Gary Medina, 13, of Ranchos de Taos passed away unexpectedly on December 05, 2005. He is survived by his father, Gary Medina (Kondru), mother, Yevette Maul (Anthony), brothers and sister, Gary Medina Jr., Michael and Alyssa Maul, grandparents, Mary Ann and Stanley Saiz, Anthony Jeantette, Carmen Medina and Beatrice Medina. He is also survived by his great grandmother, Sally...

Dec 5, 2005

Katherine "Katie" Mares, 48, of Taos passed away on December 04, 2005. She is preceded in death by her mother, Isabel Valerio and brother, Robert Lee Valerio. She is survived by her sons, Brian and Eric Mares, father, Eppie Valerio, sister, Diana McMains, her companion, Chris Maes, granddaughter, Valerie Mares and many other relatives. Memorial service was held on Wednesday,...

Dec 4, 2005

Barbara Ann Rodriguez, 61, of Taos passed away on December 04, 2005. She was an artist and mayordoma of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Joseph Rodriguez, son, Joseph L. Rodriguez (Annabell) of Taos, daughter, Laurie Wendt (Dale) of Albuquerque, 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, brother, Leonard Powell (Karen) of...

Dec 3, 2005

Johnny L. Vigil, 59, of Cerro passed away on December 03, 2005. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ismael and Orelia Vigil and brother, Paul vigil. He is survived by his sisters and brothers, Lorraine Segura, Pauline Cisneros, Carmen Barela, Helen Bailon, Wilfred Vigil, Jane Aragon, Virginia Herrera, Robert Vigil, Floyd, Lupe, Jerry, Judy, and Gene Vigil, Juanita...

Nov 30, 2005

Eugenio Rael, 91, of Taos and formerly of Questa passed away on November 30, 2005. He was an educator at the Questa school system and also taught veterans cabinet making after WWII. He was also a general contractor and later returned to his first love of making Spanish colonial furniture. He was an outstanding artisan and he has three pieces...