Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Victoria Byars
Sep 10, 2005
Victoria Lee Byars, 47, of Taos, formerly of Cerro, passed away on September 10, 2005. She is preceded in death by her step-father Louis B. Gomez, grandfather Estevan Gomez, Uncle Joe Gomez and cousin Abel Gomez, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Dion C. Gallegos Locke (Kurt) of Albuquerque, sons, Daniel Johnathon Martinez of Albuquerque, Julian Romero of Taos,...
Tessie Ortega
Sep 10, 2005
Tessie Rael Ortega, 82, a lifelong resident of Questa passed away peacefully in her home with her family on September 10, 2005. Mrs. Ortega attended Allison-James Presbyterian School and graduated from Menaul High School in 1942. She received her Associates Degree in Education at Highlands University and taught school for a brief time in the Questa Schools. Mrs. Ortega was...
Kennedy Kowalczyk
Sep 9, 2005
Kenny J. Kowclczyk, 32, passed away on September 9, 2005. He is survived by his mother, Bunni Toohey, father, Rudy Kowalczyk, sister, Bethlehem Toohey, brothers Ethan Allen Hitchcock and grandmother Dorothy Krause. A celebration of his life was held on September 17, 2005 at the Western Sky Cafe in Taos. Please send memorial contributions to the Four Corners Animal League,...
Mary Dimas
Sep 9, 2005
Mary N. Dimas, 78, of Taos passed away on September 8, 2005. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jacobo Dimas and her daughters Mabel Medina and Roseanne Dimas. She is survived by her children, Frances Cruz (Dennis) of Taos, Sam Dimas (Patsy) of Georgetown, TX, George Dimas (Maria) of Taos, Raymond Dimas of Taos, Martin Dimas (Francina) of...
Betty O. Romero
Sep 5, 2005
Betty O. Romero, 63, of Llano Quemado passed away on September 05, 2005. She was a former disc jockey at KKIT Radio Station and a retail clerk at Furr's Grocery and most recently at Cid's Grocery. She is preceded in death by her parents, Flavio & Maria Olonia, sister, Gloria Maestas and brother, Flavio Olonia. She is survived by her...
Adam "Don" H. Soliz
Sep 4, 2005
Mr. Adam "Don" H. Soliz, age 47 of Santa Fe, NM. passed away on Sunday September 4, 2005. He was preceded in death by his father Santos Soliz in May of 2005. He was a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys football team and enjoyed riding his motorcycles and four wheelers. He attended Challenge New Mexico and referred to it...
Delfina Sandoval
Sep 1, 2005
Delfina S. Sandoval, 87, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on September 01, 2005. She is preceded in death by her husband, Felix Sandoval and daughter, Rebecca Fiore. She is survived by her sister, Claudina Macias, her children, Evangeline Thompson (Robert), Connie Roth (Ron), Susana Hand (David), Josephine Prince, Amanda Brisko (Barry) and Tony Sandoval (Melody). She is also survived...
Jose Bernardino Lovato
Aug 26, 2005
Jose Bernardino Lovato, 89, of Chamisal passed away on August 26, 2005. He is preceded in death by his children, Felecita, Henry and Ralph Lovato, parents, Juan P. & Leoardita Martinez, sister, Estella Cordova and brothers, Roman Lovato. He is survived by his wife, Rafaelita Lovato, children, Alex Lovato (Mary) of Colorado, Juan Benito Lovato of Chamisal, Rudy Lovato (Grace)...
Elizardo P. Montoya
Aug 26, 2005
Elizardo P. Montoya – Age 86 a lifelong resident of Truchas passed away on Friday, August 26, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents: Esquipula and Dionicia Montoya; brothers: Rosendo, Pablin and Atanacio; sisters: Constancia, Cleotilde and Florinda. Elizardo served in the Army in the Second World War for 4 years and 9 months in the European Theater....
Daniel Duran
Aug 24, 2005
Daniel Duran, 54, of Questa passed away on August 24, 2005. He is preceded in death his parents, Samuel and Emilia Duran, sister, Marcella Duran, brothers Nilo, Arthur and Sammy Duran, brother in laws, Ernie Cisneros and Robert Garcia, niece, Rachel Joy Duran. He is survived by his sisters and brothers, Orlinda Garcia, Annadella Cisneros, Cici Romo (Pat), Maurcie Duran...
Dorothy Brandenburg
Aug 17, 2005
Dorothy Brandenburg, 103, of Taos passed away on August 17, 2005. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Brandenburg. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Brenner (John), granddaughters, Marcia B. Winter and Anne Brenner, great grandsons Wyatt and Peter Winter. At her request there will be no public memorial service. Memorial contributions can be made to the...
Jose Salomon Struck
Aug 16, 2005
Jose Salomon Struck, 83, of Taos passed away on August 16, 2005. He was an Army veteran of WWII who served in Europe and was the recipient of two purple hearts for wounds received in combat. He was a longtime Taos school teacher of 9th grade Civics. He was an elder of Taos First Presbyterian Church. He is survived by...
Ivan Abeyta
Aug 16, 2005
Ivan G. Abeyta, 40, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on August 16, 2005. He was owner and operator of IMA Mechanical. He graduated from Taos High School in 1982. He is survived by his wife, Mary P. Abeyta, children, Joseph, Adam and Janelle Gonzales, Daniel Maestas, Justin Phillippi Abeyta, grandchildren, Nathaniel and Aleena Gonzales and Isaac Maestas, parents, Felipe Abeyta...
Meregildo Martinez, Sr.
Aug 14, 2005
Meregildo Martinez Sr., 82, of Llano Quemado passed away on August 14, 2005. Mr. Martinez was a longtime rancher in Wyoming and Colorado and retired from the Town of Taos as a Heavy Equipment Operator. He served in the US Army during WW II and the Korean Conflict. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Virginia Martinez,...
Floyd D. Borrego
Aug 11, 2005
Floyd D. Borrego – Age 53 a resident of Alcalde passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2005. He was born on May 23, 1952 to Arabella and Arturo Borrego. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Arminda and Apollonio Gallegos and Deluvina and Rafael Borrego; mother-in-law, Rose Gallegos and grandparents-in-law, Alex Sr. and Josephine Gallegos. He is survived by...
Amado Archuleta
Aug 11, 2005
Amado Archuleta – Age 88 a lifelong resident of Dixon, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2005, with his loving family by his side. He was preceded in death by a son, Rudy Archuleta I; parents: Celso Archuleta and Frutosa Martinez Archuleta; brothers: Celestino and Claudio Archuleta; and a sister, Agripana Archuleta. Mr. Archuleta was in the United States Army...
Frederic De Braconier D'Alphen
Aug 10, 2005
Frederic Marie J. A. J. de Braconier d'Alphen passed away suddenly on August 10, 2005. He is survived by his wife Claudia E. T. Kleefeld, daughters, Giverny and Chiara Aurelia de Braconier d'Alphen, brother, Philippe and Mady de Braconier d'Alphen and their 4 children and his parents, Ivan and Mimy de Braconier d'Alphen. A service will be held on Sunday,...
Adelina Sanchez
Aug 8, 2005
Adelina Sanchez – Age 82 a resident of Albuquerque passed away on Monday, August 8, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernabel Sanchez in 1995; brothers; J.D. Martinez Sr., Jose Pat Martinez, Tony Martinez, C. Paul Martinez and Joe G. Martinez. She is survived by her brother, Augustine Martinez and wife Theresita of San Pedro; sister, Annie...
Luciano Romero
Aug 5, 2005
Luciano Romero, 66, of Vadito, passed away suddenly on August 5, 2005. He retired from Kit Carson Electric in 2003. He owned and operated the Acapulco Nightclub in Rock Wall. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan Felipe Romero Sr. and Teresita Romero. He is survived by his wife of 46 years of marriage, Mabel Romero, his children,...
Juan Vigil
Aug 5, 2005
Juan B. Vigil, 93, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on August 5, 2005. He is preceded in death by his sons, Roy, Teofilo and Paul Vigil. He is survived by his wife Teordora Vigil, his children, Dolores Cata of Espanola, Esther Cordova (Johnny) of Santa Fe, Roland Vigil (Mitzi) of Fort Smith AK, Henry Vigil (Joyce), Rachel Trujillo (Bernie)...
