Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Catalina R. Barela
Aug 30, 2006
Catalina R. Barela, of Taos passed away on August 30, 2006. She was an Aztec dancer with the dance group Iscalli in Nantzin. She was a very loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She is survived by her husband, Manuel "Manny" E. Barela, daughters, Jenee "Paloma" Barela and Lucy Padilla (Rhom) all of Taos, parents, Don & Jennie Wilson...
Guillerma M. Romero
Aug 28, 2006
Guillerma "Willie" Romero, 81, of Talpa passed away on August 28, 2006. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Antonio Lopez, parents, Andres and Eloisa Maestas, brothers, Alex, Ralph and Landy Maestas, stepson, Clarence Romero. She is survived by her husband, Jose de La Luz Romero, children, Ruben Lopez, Priscilla Martinez (Bob), Irma Dewig (John), David Lopez, Celeste...
John Anthony Fusek
Aug 26, 2006
John Fusek, 56, of Taos, passed away on Saturday evening, August 26, 2006, at the Holy Cross Hospital. He was born on June 8, 1950, in Burbank, CA, graduated from Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks in 1969, and attended Valley College in the San Fernando Valley. John loved nature and the simple life, which originally brought him to...
Vera A. Vigil
Aug 25, 2006
Vera A. Vigil (Lucero/Duran), 85 adored mother and multi generational grandmother passed away Friday, August 25th in Santa Fe. She died in her beloved New Mexico according to her wishes. Along time resident of the Espanola Valley, she moved to Las Vegas, Neveda in 1992. Vera is preceded in death by her husband Eliseo G. Vigil in 2000. Vera was...
Isabel D. Mariscal
Aug 23, 2006
Isabel D. Mariscal -83 a resident of Dixon passed away on Wednesday Aug 23, 2006. She was a parishioner of The Embudo Presbyterian Church in Dixon. She is preceded in death by her parents; Levi Duran and Eloisa Brown-Duran, brother; Roger Duran, sisters; Beatrice Serratos and Sadie Morales, and her grandson Freddie V. Armijo Jr. She is survived by her...
Petronila Ortiz
Aug 22, 2006
Petronila Ortiz, age 98 of Chimayo passed away peacefully on August 22, 2006 in Espanola. She was preceded in death by her husbands: Biterbo Martinez and Alex Ortiz; her son, Gilbert Martinez; and her parents: Antonio and Seferina Martinez. May their souls rest in peace. She is survived by her son, Filimon Martinez of Leadville, CO.; daughter, Marlene Mascarenaz and...
Ronnie James Gallegos
Aug 22, 2006
Ronnie James Gallegos - Age 52; born July 25, 1954; a resident of El Rancho passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday August 22, 2006. He was preceded in death by his beloved Father and Mother, Atanacio and Carlota Gallegos. He is survived by his brothers, Frank Gallegos of El Rancho. Herman and Dan Gallegos of Albuquerque. Joe Gallegos...
Avelino Tapia
Aug 19, 2006
Avelino L. Tapia - Age 81 a resident of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19th, 2006. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents: Luciano and Genoveva Tapia; sons: Raymond Tapia and Michael Tapia; brothers: Percy, Lino and Jake Tapia; and a sister, Dora...
Eloisa Lopez
Aug 18, 2006
Eloisa Lopez, 73 of Arroyo Seco passed away on August 18, 2006. She is survived by her husband, Mauricio Lopez. Rosary was recited on August 21, 2006. Funeral mass was held on August 22, 2006. Both services were held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Arroyo Seco. Interment was held at Arroyo Seco Cemetery.
Filemon R. Gutierrez
Aug 18, 2006
Filemon R. Gutierrez, 78, of La Cordillera passed away on August 18, 2006. He was a veteran of the Korean War and he retired as a teacher from Taos High School in 1985. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Diane Gutierrez Olonia. He is survived by his wife, Stella Gutierrez and children, David Gutierrez (Barbara) of Cordillera, Ernie...
Mary Wagner
Aug 15, 2006
Mary Wagner of Taos passed away on August 15, 2006. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 24, 1926 to Timko and Theodosia Drabiak. She attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in 1945. She also attended the Actors Studio in New York City under Lee Strasburg. She was in several off off Broadway plays and traveled the US with...
Gene M. Panas
Aug 15, 2006
Gene M. Panas Age 35 of Truchas, NM. passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday August 15, 2006 in Albuquerque. He was born on January 26, 1971 in Espanola to the late Jose M. and Mary A. Panas who preceded him in death, as well as his nephew Juan Ignacio Sanchez. He was employed with the Laborers Union # 16 in Los...
Joe Hormenio Abeyta
Aug 12, 2006
Joe Hormenio Abeyta, 66, of Chamisal passed away on August 12, 2006. He is survived by his children, Ricky, Carol and Robert Abeyta, sisters, Maria I. Koon and Esmeralda Montoya (Joseph), numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be on Friday, August 18, 2006 at 7 PM at Block Salazar Mortuary in Espanola.
Johnny Ernest Romero
Aug 12, 2006
Johnny Ernest Romero – Age 48 a resident of Fairview passed away on Saturday, August 12th, 2006. He was preceded in death by his father, Juan Andres Romero; and a brother, Billy Maez. May their souls rest in peace. He is survived by his mother, Mary A. Romero of Ranchitos; brothers: Emery Maez and wife Dolores; Abran Romero and wife...
Robert Eres
Aug 11, 2006
Robert Eres, 63, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on August 11, 2006. He is survived by his daughter, Melisa Cortez (Michael) and other relatives. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 16, 2006 at the Good New Fellowship Church at 6 PM.
Reycita S. Padilla
Aug 11, 2006
Reycita S. Padilla – Age 99 a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on Friday, August 11th, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rumaldo Padilla on December 9th, 1986. May his soul rest in peace. She is survived by her son, Andy Padilla and wife Marcia of Santa Clara Pueblo; grandchildren: Mary Lou Lent of Bridgeport,...
Arabella Timotea Borrego
Aug 10, 2006
Arabella Timotea Borrego – Age 72 a resident of El Guique passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 10th, 2006. She was born on December 19, 1933 to Apolonio and Arminda Gallegos. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one son, Floyd Borrego. May their souls rest in peace. Arabelle was an avid gardener, home maker, wonderful cook, loving...
Cleotilde "Cleo" Deyapp
Aug 9, 2006
Cleotilde "Cleo" M. Deyapp – Age 86 a lifelong resident of Chama passed away on Wednesday, August 9th, 2006. She was the daughter of the late Rosario and Margarita Romero. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Lucillo, 2 sons: Gumicindo and Amos; 3 grandsons: Amos and Sky Blu Deyapp and Jerome Baldonado; and a sister, Addie Gonzales....
Lawrence Frank
Aug 7, 2006
Lawrence Frank, Jr., of Arroyo Hondo passed away on August 07, 2006 He was a prominent collector and dealer of Southwestern Native American and Spanish colonial art, author of fiction and non-fiction, and documentary film maker. Larry, who recently celebrated his 80th birthday, was the beloved husband of Alyce Frank, a well-known painter of Southwestern landscape scenes. In addition to...
Abelina T. Medina
Aug 5, 2006
Abelina T. Medina – Age 99 a resident of Ranchitos and formerly of Ensenada passed away on Saturday, August 5th, 2006. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Juan Garcia; her second husband, the late Jose A. Medina; a son, the late Phil "Lino" Medina; and a grandson reared by her, the late Jerry Herrera. May their souls...
