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

Ernestina "Tina" Maestas
Aug 2, 2006
Mrs. Maestas was a devout Catholic and a parishoner at La Iglesia De La Santa Cruz De La Canada. She was a Eucharistic Minister at the Espanola Hospital, a member of The San Pedro Holy Family Association, The Altar and Rosary Socety, the San Pedro Cenical, and a proud donor to various charitable organizations. A lifelong resident of the Espanola...

Anthony Mondragon
Aug 1, 2006
Anthony Mondragon, 38, of Llano Quemado passed away on August 01, 2006. He worked as a service manger at Taos Cycle Works. He is preceded in death by his mother, Tomasita Mondragon and father in law, Roy Alaniz. Anthony is survived by his wife, Debra Mondragon and sons, Anthony Jr. and Thomas Mondragon, mother in-law Stella Alaniz, godchildren, Samantha Salazar,...

John/Denise Kunesh
Jul 29, 2006
John George Kunesh, age 67 and Denise Hancock Kunesh, age 63 died on Saturday July 29, 2006 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. John and Denise had been happily married for 20 years and during their marriage they enjoyed many adventures including trips to Hawaii, Florida, Europe, the Far East and anywhere that the wind took them. On...

Paul J. Martinez
Jul 28, 2006
Paul J. Martinez – Age 42 a resident of Ensenada passed away on Friday, July 28th, 2006. He was preceded in death by his mother, Beatrice Martinez; daughter, Juliette Martinez and a grandson, Mario Lopez Jr. May their souls rest in peace. He is survived by his father, Jake Martinez of Ensenada; companion, Bernadette Vigil of Ensenada; children: Aaron Martinez...

Jarod Schutz
Jul 26, 2006
Jarod Brent Schutz, Age 24, of Ancon, died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, July 26, 2006. Jarod was born on July 29, 1981 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. A service celebrating Jarod's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 31, 2006 at St. John's United Methodist Church, 1200 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Jarod...

Nicholas Angelo Roberts Romero
Jul 25, 2006
Nicholas Angelo Roberts Romero, 9 years old, resident of Ranchos De Taos and Silver City, NM entered into the arms of our Lord on the Morning of July 25th, 2006 as a result of a motor vehicle accident outside of Kingman, Arizona. He was born in Silver City, NM on September 10th 1996 and brought infinite joy and spirit to...

Ramona B. Dozier
Jul 22, 2006
Ramona B. Dozier – Age 100 a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on Saturday, July 22nd, 2006. She was preceded in death by 4 older brothers: Camilo, Guadalupe, Pablo and Tomas; 1 older sister, Caroline; 5 younger brothers: Miguel, Frederico, David, Guillermo and Edward. May their souls rest in peace. She was born to Thomas S. and Lucaria...

Victoria Torrez
Jul 19, 2006
Victoria Torrez, 87, of Talpa passed away on July 19, 2006. She retired from the State of New Mexico Motor Vehicle Department. She is preceded in death by her parents, Celso & Eralia Torrez and brother, Refugio Lauriano Torrez. She is survived by her brothers, Anselmo Torrez (Cecilia) of Talpa, Joe A. Torrez (Gloria) of Pueblo, CO, Reymundo Torrez (Clorinda)...

Lucario Ricky Pacheco
Jul 17, 2006
Lucario Rick Pacheco, 57, of Taos passed away recently. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Cipriano and Maria Aurora Pacheco, sisters, Lydia and Emma and brother, Cipriano Antonio. He is survived by children, Cynthia Ann Trego (Jay) of Phoenix, AZ and Richard Lee Pacheco of Seattle, WA, brother, Robert "Beto" Pacheco (Catherine), sisters, Margaret Pacheco, Rose Tafoya...

Severo Martinez
Jul 16, 2006
Severo Martinez, 90, was welcomed into the arms of our dear Lord Jesus on, Sunday July 16, 2006 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Severo was preceded in death by his wife Rosemary, and is survived by his daughters Leonor (Norie) Martinez, Kate Martinez and companion Jose Marquez, Rebecca Martinez, and son Severo Vincent Martinez and wife, Amy. He...

George Crisantos Baca
Jul 13, 2006
George Crisantos Baca, 68, of Arroyo Seco passed away on July 13, 2006. He retired from Moly Corp Mine as a welding mechanic. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla Baca, children, Tony Baca (Nancy) of Taos, Sylvia Cordova (Dion) of Velarde, DiAnna Martinez (Melvin) of Albuquerque, Jo Ann Baca (Jack) of Arroyo Seco, Ruby Martinez (Benny) of Velarde, Charlie...

Eduardo Lujan
Jul 13, 2006
Eduardo Lujan, was called home to be with our Lord on Thursday, July 13th, 2006. He was born on April 16th, 1934 to Celso and Lupe Lujan in Vadito, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Frances Lujan; and a son, Eduardo Lujan Jr.. May their souls rest in peace. He is survived by his...

Susanita L. Ortiz
Jul 12, 2006
Susanita L. Ortiz – Age 95 a resident of Albuquerque, formally of Nambe passed away on Wednesday, July 12th, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose de la luz Ortiz; parents: Juan M. Lujan and Franciquita; father and mother-in-law, Antonio Ortiz y Rivera and Pablita; brothers: Juanito and wife Helen Lujan and Pat Lujan. May their souls...

Jeanette "Jean" Hansen
Jul 12, 2006
Jeanette "Jean" Hansen Jean Hansen, long-time resident of Los Alamos, died peacefully in Sombrillo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Sunday, July 9, 2006. Born Jeanette Johanna Sents to Dutch immigrant parents, on a farm near Eddyville, Iowa, on September 29, 1913, Jean was the sixth of 12 siblings. The older of them, Cora, John, Angeline, Abraham, and Leonard, preceded her...

Joyce Maxwell
Jul 9, 2006
Joyce Majel Maxwell, 77, of Taos passed away on July 09, 2006. She is survived by her children, Robert E. Tye of Chamita, Harry Franklin Tidwell of Oklahoma City, OK, Julia, Sylvia, Marcella and Cynthia, brother, Deni Jones (Betty) of Kansas City, KS and sister, Jeanine Corbley of Kansas City, KS. Funeral service was held on , July 13, 2006...

Patricia Stimson
Jul 8, 2006
Patty Stimson – Age 44 a resident of Los Alamos passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2006. She was preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn Jackson; and brother, Michael Jackson. She married John Stimson 20 years ago. She is survived by her sons: Kenny and wife Melony of White Rock and Zackery of Albuquerque; grandson, Cody; and numerous other...

Matthew D. Calvert
Jul 8, 2006
MATTHEW M. CALVERT Age 39 of San Juan Pueblo, NM passed away on Saturday July 8, 2006 in Santa Fe. He was in the Honor Society at Northern New Mexico Community College and was a rehabilitation Technician for The American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Program in Espanola. He was preceded in death by his father Delfinio Calvert, grandparents; Elias and Rafelita...

Silveria Montoya
Jul 6, 2006
Silveria Santistevan Montoya, 85, of Questa passed away on July 6, 2006. She is preceded in death by her sons, Gasper Arellano and David Montoya. She is survived by her children, Albert Arellano (Doris), Sara Perez (Lawrence), Orlando Arellano, Willie Montoya, Tonita Montoya, Eric Montoya (Martha) and Maryann Montoya. She is also survived by her grandchildren and many other relatives....

Francis Dominic Quinn Jr.
Jul 4, 2006
Francis Dominic "Mickey" Quinn Jr., 78, of Taos passed away on July 04, 2006. He was owner and operator for 40 years of Cattle Raisers Supply Co. in Fort Worth, TX. Mickey was an avid supporter of Stray Hearts Animal Shelter. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ann Quinn, sons, Chris Quinn (Paula) of Fort Worth, TX...

Jay Allen Tuft
Jul 3, 2006
Jay Allen Tuft, 52, of Angel Fire went to be with the Lord on July 03, 2006, the result of a one car accident. Born September 24, 1953 in San Bernardino, California to Robert and Marjorie Tuft, Jay was a graduate of Northwest Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. He served in the U.S. Forest...