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

Jul 18, 2005

Rose R. Lujan – Age 79 a resident of Española passed away on Monday, July 18, 2005. She was preceded in death by her 2 daughters: Barbara and Lucille Lujan; parents: Jose and Rosa Rodriguez; and brothers and sisters: Mary Naranjo, Joe Rodriguez, Robert Rodriguez, Dolores Haas and Ray Rodriguez. Rose was born on June 3, 1926 to Jose and...

Jul 15, 2005

Abel Lee Flores, 27, of Questa passed away on July 15, 2005. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Eloy T. Flores. He is survived by his parents, David and Barbara Flores, brothers, David Shawn Flores all of Questa and Bradley Flores (Marie Chacon) of Taos. He is also survived by his grandmother, Dora Montoya, many aunts, uncles, cousins,...

Jul 14, 2005

Levi J. Salazar, 24, of Ranchos de Taos passed away unexpectedly on July, 14, 2005. He is preceded in death by his brother, Leon Salazar and grandfathers, Pete Sisco and Juan Ramon Salazar, uncle, David Salazar. He is survived by his parents, Juan F. and Patsy Salazar, brother, Lionel Salazar (Beth), sister, Janell Sisco, grandmothers, Ray Sisco and Amalia Salazar....

Jul 14, 2005

Apolinario Paul O. Vigil, 86, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on July 14, 2005. He is preceded in death by his sons, Higino and Paul Vigil, parents, Jose Antonio Vigil and Maria Higina Vigil, sisters, Juanita Sandoval, Refufio Barela, Tomasita Mondragon and brothers, Mike and Elias Guadalupe Vigil. He is survived by his wife, Rose Vigil, children, Julia Gonzales...

Jul 13, 2005

Steve Gavula, 56, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on July 13, 2005. He was a great musician, guitar player and singer. He played at the Sagebrush Inn for years with The Sagebrush Trio. He also sat in with Bill, Bonnie and Michael Hearne, Johnny Gimble, Pat Burns and many other Taos musicians. He had a incredible sense of humor...

Jul 12, 2005

Rufino Pablo Montoya, 77, of Valdez passed away on July 12, 2005. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Cornelio and Presentacion Montoya, sister, Eleanor M. Vigil and nephew, Elias Clovis Herrera. He is survived by his sister, Teresita DeHerrera, niece, Nora Sillas (Roberto Gonzales) and family all of Valdez. Visitation was on Thursday, July 14, 2005 9 AM...

Jul 11, 2005

Joe A. Campos – Age 42 passed away on Monday, July 11, 2005. He was born to Tomas and Lillian Campos on October 9, 1962. He is survived by his daughter, Jolene Campos of Albuquerque; son, David Campos of Albuquerque; brothers: Estevan Campos, Lawrence Campos and Michael Campos and wife Patricia, Gilbert Campos and companion Pauline Lovato and Henry Campos...

Jul 8, 2005

Richard "Rickey" Neathamer, 48, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on July 08, 2005. He worked as a truck driver for Randall Lumber. He is preceded in death by his father, Jack B. Neathamer. He is survived by his mother, Margaret V. Lane of Taos, brothers and sisters, Cathy Thomas (Mike), of Salt Lake City, UT, Michael Neathamer of Angel Fire,...

Jul 8, 2005

Rosaura "Rosa" Piña Archuleta – Age 89 a resident of San Pedro passed away on Friday, July 8, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose R. Archuleta; son, Donaldo Archuleta on April 8, 2004; and a daughter, Louisa Martinez on June 4, 1994. She was born in El Vado, New Mexico to Cipriano and Vicenta Piña on...

Jul 4, 2005

Robert "Pete" Peterson – Age 77 a resident of Las Colonias, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2005 with his loving family at his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a Veteran of the United States Merchant Marines having enlisted at the age of 16, he was also a United States Army and Air...

Jul 4, 2005

Robert "Pete" Peterson - Age 77 a resident of Las Colonias, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2005 with his loving family at his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a Veteran of the United States Merchant Marines having enlisted at the age of 16, he was also a United States Army and Air...

Jun 28, 2005

Lucy S. Chavez – Age 89 a resident of Ojo Caliente passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Jose Chavez; grandson, Jerome Edward Aguilar; parents: Daniel and Adelina Sanchez; and brothers and sisters: Mercedes Gallegos, Mary Frances Sanchez and Daniel Sanchez. She is survived by her children: Daniel J. Chavez and...

Jun 27, 2005

Betty Delgado Bustos – Age 77 born and raised in San Pedro passed away on Monday, June 27, 2005 from a battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abran Bustos Jr.; father and mother: Eduardo and Josie Delgado; sister, Agnes Gonzales; father and mother-in-law: Abran and Rafela Bustos. Mrs. Bustos was born on September 16, 1927...

Jun 26, 2005

Carmen Escobar a resident of Española passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2005. She was born in Pojoaque, New Mexico on August 16, 1923. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ross Salazar; step-daughter, Eva Ahlborn; half sisters and brother: Theresa Valdez, Libradita Roybal and Ben Roybal. She is survived by her son, David Salazar and wife Karen of...

Jun 15, 2005

Isabel Maes age 70 of Santa Cruz born August 1, 1934 went to be with our lord on Wednesday June 15, 2005. Ms. Maes is preceded in death by her father, Juan I. Gallegos and great-grandson Vincent G. Maes. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Riddick and her husband Ron of El Paso TX; son, David Maes of Espanola,...

Jun 14, 2005

DeeAnna Vigil – Age 25 a resident of Chimayo passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 following a sudden illness. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers: Levi Vigil in 1982 and Simon Vigil in 1973; uncle, Rudy Vigil in 2004; and a cousin, Isaac Vigil in 2004. DeeAnna loved listening to country music and singing, her favorite singer...

Jun 14, 2005

Violet Adele Hopkins passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 14 after a five year battle with ovarian cancer. She was a Los Alamos resident for forty five years. Adele was born on August 15, 1934, the fourth child of Walter A. and Violet C. Herrigel of Seattle, Washington. She graduated from Garfield High School and entered the...

Jun 5, 2005

Mr. Alex Cajete – Age 77 a resident of Guachupangue passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2005. He was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Maria Cajete. He is survived by his sister, Magelita Salazar and husband Alex and Clara Cajete; brothers: Frank Naranjo and Manuel Cajete all of Guachupangue; as well as numerous nephews, nieces and other relatives...

Jun 4, 2005

May 31, 2005

Mrs. Consuelo Connie E. Salazar AGE 84 of Espanola passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 with her family at her side. She was preceded in death by her parents Benjamin and Manuelita Espinoza. She will be remembered as an excellent educator, retiring after 30 years of service. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Albert...