Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Javier Trujillo
Oct 9, 2005
Javier "Javi" Trujillo, 26, of Questa passed away unexpectedly on October 09, 2005. He was a 1997 graduate of Questa High School where he excelled in athletics. His hobbies included playing on the Taos Town Basketball League, hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Peregrinos. He is especially remembered for his love of children and his respect for...
Maclovia Rippetoe
Oct 7, 2005
Maclovia Agnes Rippetoe, 86, of Taos passed away on October 07, 2005. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sabino & Ambrosia Casaus. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Fred C. Rippetoe, Sr., children, Louis Trujillo (Viola) of San Diego, CA, Dorothy Ortega (Ernest) of Colbert, WA, Carol Rippetoe of Talpa and Freddie Rippetoe Jr. of...
Rose Marie M Mondragon
Oct 6, 2005
Rose Marie Mondragon, of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on October 6, 2005. She is preceded in death by her parents, Antonio and Flor Mondragon, son and daughter-in-law, Ruben and Edna Miera, sister, Eligia Garcia, granddaughter Ruby Miera and grandson, Eric Tollardo. She is survived by her son, Michael Mondragon, grandchildren, Edward Miera, Anthony Miera, Dolores Miera, Florence Miera, Dennis...
Lydia Mondragon
Oct 5, 2005
Lydia Q. Mondragon, 89, of Llano Quemado passed away on October 05, 2005. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Levi Mondragon, son in law, George Pacheco and sister, Elba Quinto. She is survived by her children, Leo F. Mondragon (Frances), daughter, Corine Pacheco, grandchildren, David Mondragon (Valorie), Louise Conway (Wayne), Richard Pacheco (Eileen), Albert Pacheco (Debra) and...
Maria J. Gonzales
Oct 4, 2005
Maria J. Gonzales, 93, of Penasco passed away on October 4, 2005. She is preceded in death by her son Ernesto Gonzales and husband Ramon Jose Gonzales. She is survived by her children, Ramon O. Gonzales, Loyde Gonzales, Lee Gonzales, Edward Gonzales, Sadie Williams, Rosie Flores, her brother, Porfirio Barela and sisters, Feioniz Arguella and Teresa Barela. There was a...
Anna Schneider
Oct 2, 2005
Anna Schneider died October 3, 2005. She was born February 12, 1918 near Munich, Germany. She lived many years in Taos. She is survived by her sons, Werner Duettra and Joseph Duettra, Werner's three sons, Andy, Michael and Peter, Joseph's son, Jeremy, 4 great grandchildren and her younger sister Martha Scheyco from Wisconsin. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Eva Helen Baca
Oct 2, 2005
Eva Helen Baca – Age 52 a lifelong resident of Ojo Caliente passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2005. She was preceded in death by her father, Juan Pedro Baca; mother, Eloisa Rivera Baca; sisters: Maximana Trujillo, Roseabelle Amaya, Grace Baca and Mary Baca; brothers: Nelson Baca and Porfirio; and a uncle, Alberto Rivera. She is survived by her 2...
Findencio Quintana
Oct 1, 2005
Fidencio Quintana, 56, of Taos passed away on October 01, 2005. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Amadeo and Amalia Quintana and his sister, Carmen Maestas. He is survived by his children, Becky Quintana, Isaac Quintana, Jamie Quintana, his sisters and brothers, Ermelinda Garcia (Jose), Sylvia Garcia, Lee Quintana (Tina), Gloria Cardenas (Nick), Lorraine Suazo (Charlie) Patricia...
Jan A. Myers
Oct 1, 2005
Jan A. Myers – Age 43 a resident of San Pedro passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2005. He was born on January 26, 1962 to Joseph and Arden Myers. He is survived by his sister, Janna Watson and husband Russel of Pennsylvania; very close friends: John Rossetti, Linda Zamora, Gary Miller, Rick Troxell, Geoffrey J. Whitmore, Carlos Trujillo, Gerry...
Leonides Pacheco
Oct 1, 2005
Leonides Pacheco, 97, passed away on October 1, 2005. He was an avid fisherman and loved gardening. He graduated from Penasco Catholic School and attended Highlands University. He taught school in Penasco, served 2 terms as County School Superintendent, worked in the Taos Post Office and worked for the Bureau of Land Management. After WWII he worked for the Welfare...
Louenda Chance
Sep 30, 2005
Louenda "Linda" Chance – Age 83 a resident of Los Alamos passed away on Friday, September 30th, 2005 at the Sombrillo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Cornersville, Tennessee on January 5th, 1922. Louenda was a resident of Los Alamos for over 30 years. She is survived by her husband, Stanley Chance of Los Alamos; daughter, Beverly Duncan...
Julia Gonzales
Sep 29, 2005
Julia Medina Gonzales, 81 a long time resident of El Prado passed away on September 29, 2005. She is preceded in death by her husband, Patricio Gonzales, her children, Rita Gonzales, Louis Gonzales and Charlie Gonzales, her sister, Polly Montoya, brothers-in-law, Lolo Montoya and George Chavez and sister-in-law, Mage Gonzales. She is survived by her children, Arthur Gonzales (Olivia), Patricia...
Natividad Lucero
Sep 29, 2005
Natividad Lucero, 79, of Amalia passed away September 29, 2005. She is preceded in death by her parents Miguel and Maria de la Luz Maestas and her husband, Malaquis Lucero. She is survived by her children, Rita Rivera (Eleuto), Louie Lucero (Gloria), Barbara Molina all of Amalia, Pauline Vargas (Leroy) of Taos and Mike Lucero of Amalia. She is also...
Amadeo R. Archuleta
Sep 29, 2005
Amadeo R. Archuleta – Age 65 a resident of Española passed away on Thursday, September 29th, 2005. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maclovia Archuleta. He was born on August 10, 1940 to Vicente and Deluvina Archuleta in Ojo Caliente. He is survived by his son, Pedro Archuleta and fiancée Andrea Chavez of Santa Fe; grandson, Angelo Archuleta;...
Horacio A. Quintana
Sep 28, 2005
Horacio A. "Jerry" Quintana Age 76 of the upper San Pedro area of Espanola passed away on September 28, 2005 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents Alberto and Ignacita Quintana, four brothers; Jose, Ben, Celestino and Ross Quintana and his sister in law Mela. He retired as a municipal employee with the city of...
Corina Alberta Suazo
Sep 24, 2005
Corina Alberta Suazo, 86, of Taos passed away on Sept, 24, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abiguel Suazo, son, Celso Suazo and brother, Willie Jaramillo. She is survived by her children, Teodorita Archuleta (Walter) of Monte Vista, CO, Julian Suazo (Emily) of Santa Fe, Olivia Padilla (George) of Los Lunas, Magdalena Romero (Blas) of Ranchos de...
Cristoforo Quintana
Sep 24, 2005
Crisofora "Popolo" G. Quintana, 89, of Taos passed away on September 24, 2005. Popolo retired as a city planner from the city of Los Angeles and also from the Taos County Planning Department. He served in the Army during WWII, was a member of Compadre of the Eagles and was widely known as a "Good Guy". He is preceded in...
Rosita Lopez Deherrera
Sep 21, 2005
Rosita Lopez De Herrera – Age 86 a lifelong resident of Chamita passed away on, Wednesday, September 21, 2005 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her mother, Elena Rodriguez Lopez and father, Benigno Lopez; her husband, Alberto De Herrera; a grandson raised by her, Tomas Rodriguez; her sister, Adelita Lovato and her husband, Rafael Lovato; brother,...
Alex Cruz
Sep 20, 2005
Alejandro "Alex" Cruz, 90, of El Prado passed away on September 20, 2005. He is survived by his children, Ruby Cruz Quintana (Jerry) and Yolanda Cruz Padilla (Stan), his grandchildren, Dennis Quintana (Sonja), Tricia Chamberlain (Kerry), Tim Quintana (Kim) and A. Clarence Padilla, great grandchildren, Hannah Quintana, Tristan Quintana, Mateo Quintana, Tuesday Chamberlain, Nicolas Quintana, Oona Quintana, Aja Quintana, Branden...
Jose Elias Maestas
Sep 17, 2005
Jose "Joey" Maestas, Jr., of Ranchos de Taos, passed away September 17, 2005. He is survived by his parents, Elias and Faby Maestas, sons Joey Maestas III and Daniel Maestas both of Hawaii, his sister, Bernadette Solivan, brother, Billy Walter Maestas and his uncle and aunt, Ed and Pam Quintana. A Rosary was recited on September 21, 2005 at San...
