Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Manuel E. Lujan
Nov 29, 2005
Manuel E. "Chief" Lujan – Age 77 a resident of Española passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2005 following a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents: Jacobo and Juanita Lujan; brothers: Jacobo Jr., Robert, Richard, Dennis and Filimon Lujan; and mother; father-in-law, Catalino and Chana Ortiz; brother-in-law, Horacio Ortiz; and 2 sisters-in-law: Laura Borrego and Eva...
Claude Edwards
Nov 29, 2005
Claude Edwards – Age 86 a resident of Los Alamos passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2005. He was preceded in death by his brothers: Morris and John; sisters: Hazel and Fanny Lee; 1st wife, Ruth. He was born on October 14, 1919 in Corsicana, Texas to Michela and Buela. He married Jean on August 8, 1992 in Crab Apple,...
Rosalita P. Mchenry
Nov 28, 2005
Rosalita P. McHenry – Age 60 a resident of Abiquiu passed away on Monday, November 28, 2005 following a short illness. She was a loving person, as a mother and to all of her family. She loved to cook and invite everyone to join her. She enjoyed taking long walks. She will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death...
Luis Carlos Trevizo
Nov 27, 2005
Luis Carlos Trevizo, 45, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on November 27, 2005. He is survived by his wife, Betty Tafoya Trevizo, son, Sergio Trevizo of Denver, mother, Socorro Arvizo de Trevizo of Ranchos de Taos and father, Manuel Trevizo of Mexico. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Cesar Trevizo (Rose) of Taos, Sonya Cordova (Dennis)...
Juanita Cordova
Nov 27, 2005
Juanita "Shena" M. Cordova, 86, of Taos passed away on November 27, 2005. She is preceded in death by her husband, Melquiades Cordova on June 09, 1996, son, Phil Cordova on November 10, 1988 and daughter in law, Rose Mary Cordova on October 30, 1995. She is survived by children, Acorcinio Cordova (Amelia) of Albuquerque, Creselda Torres of Gilette, Wyoming,...
Ransome Erwin
Nov 26, 2005
R.W. Erwin died at the age of 93 on November 26, 2005. He and his wife, Barbara, were Taos residents since 1959. "Woody" was born in Ada, Oklahoma in 1912. He graduated from Oklahoma A & M University with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He worked in the oil and gas industry obtaining several patents during his career. He was...
Brooke Cottam
Nov 24, 2005
Thanksgiving afternoon, Brooke Cottam succumbed to Emphysema after a valiant fight for his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and the New Mexico National Guard. He had a full life in Taos as a dealer for Ford Motor Company. His love for sports, especially football and skiing was a passion throughout his life. In his community he...
Randy Sandoval
Nov 22, 2005
Randy J. Sandoval – Age 43 a resident of Chimayo passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2005 following a lengthy battle with cancer. Joined in passing onto the Lord by his grandmother, Sofia Sandoval of Chimayo on the same night. He was preceded in death by his father, LeRoy Sandoval in 1989; older brother, Sandy Lee Sandoval in 1980; aunt,...
Maria Carlotta Apodaca De Saavedra
Nov 18, 2005
Maria Carlotta Apodaca de Saavedra of Taos passed from this life on November 18, 2005. She was born October 27, 1928. She was very active in her church Our Lady of Guadalupe in Taos. She was a former merchant of Taos Plaza. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norberto & Emma Saavedra Valdez. Carlotta was the fifth generation...
Raymond C. "Junior" Romero
Nov 18, 2005
Raymond C. "Junior" Romero – Age 62 a resident of Española passed away on Friday, November 18, 2005 unexpectedly. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmen Romero; and parents: Ramon and Isabelita Romero. May their souls rest in peace. He is survived by his children: David Romero of Española, Renee Lopez and husband Oliver of Española and Fernando...
Isabel Martinez
Nov 16, 2005
Isabel Ustacia Martinez, 88, of Taos passed away on November 16, 2005. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bonifacio L. Pacheco, children, Sammy Pacheco, Ramona Pacheco and Susie Tighe. She is survived by her children, Viola L. Romo, Rudy Pacheco (Rosie), Manuel Pacheco, 15 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Rosary was recited on Sunday,...
Ernesto Vargas
Nov 13, 2005
Ernesto "Ernie" Vargas, 73, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on November 13, 2005. He was a cowboy and rancher. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan B. & Esther Vargas, brothers and sisters, Fabiola Olivas, Juanita Martinez, Johnny Vargas and Isabel Vargas. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Connie Vargas, daughters, Patricia Bachtel (Michael) of...
Robert Paul Ramirez
Nov 12, 2005
Robert "Bob" Paul Ramirez – Age 59 a resident of Santa Fe and Las Vegas, NV passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2005 surrounded by his family, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Las Cruces, NM on September 4, 1946 to Joseph de la Cruz Ramirez and Doris Chaparro de Ramirez. He graduated from St. Michael's High School...
Brosl Hasslacher
Nov 11, 2005
Dr. Brosl Hasslacher – Age 64, a longtime resident of Nambe and noted theoretical physicist and staff member in T division at Los Alamos National Laboratory from 1982 to 2004, passed away on Friday, November 11th, 2005 following a lengthy illness. Born in New York City on May 13, 1941, Brosl attended Harvard University and went on to receive his...
Gilberto Lucero
Nov 10, 2005
Gilberto Lucero – a resident of El Rito passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents: Doroteo and Teresita Lucero; 3 brothers; and 3 sisters. May their souls rest in peace. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing in beautiful Northern New Mexico. He is survived by his nephew whom...
Robert Bodenhamer
Nov 10, 2005
Bob Bodenhamer – Last week, November 10, 2005, we lost a man who was very dear to us, Bob. His son, Mark and his daughter, Kate, lost their dad and Kirsten, Morgane, William and Todd lost their boss and their friend. Bob came to visit from Santa Rosa, California. When he came to Taos he stayed at the Laughing Horse...
Peter C. Chacon
Nov 10, 2005
Peter C. Chacon – Age 48 a resident of Santa Cruz passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2005 unexpectedly. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Frances Emily Chacon in 1981; brother, Jose Delfino Chacon in 1989; father, Jose Delfino Chacon in 1976; mother, Teodorita Chacon in 1994. He is survived by his children: Victoria Maestas and husband Benjamin...
Eliseo M. Valdez
Nov 5, 2005
Eliseo M. Valdez - a lifelong resident of Española passed away on Saturday, November 5th, 2005 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents: Eliseo and Josefita Valdez; 2 sisters: Olivama Lopez and Herminia Abeyta. Eliseo was born on April 1st, 1927 in Española to Eliseo M. Valdez Sr. and Josefita Montaño-Valdez. Eliseo served in the...
R.C. Gorman
Nov 3, 2005
Internationally acclaimed artist R.C. Gorman died peacefully November 03, 2005 at 12:20 p.m. He was 74 years-old. Gorman was hospitalized for close to seven weeks undergoing treatment for a bacterial blood infection highly resistant to antibiotic treatment. The infection resulted in multiple complications including pneumonia, kidney failure and coma from which he never recovered. He was first hospitalized at the...
Alfredo "Al" Quintana
Oct 29, 2005
Alfredo Quintana – Age 50 a resident of Santa Fe passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2005. He was preceded in death by his father, Rudolfo Quintana; and God-Father, Bobby Quintana. May their souls rest in peace. He was employed in the Santa Fe area for many years as a title examiner . He is survived by his daughter, Maria...
