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

May 23, 2005

May 23, 2005

Jose Benito Leyba 67 of Laramie, WY and formally of Ojo Sarco passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 23, 2005. He was a very giving person; he loved every one and liked to make every one laugh. He loved his family very much and will be missed dearly. He is preceded in death by his father Bernabe Leyba on Nov....

May 16, 2005

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May 4, 2005

Charles Barry a life long resident of Pojoaque passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2005. He will be lovingly remembered for his intelligence, humor, unwavering devotion to his wife and family, and his pride in serving his country. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years Maria Barry on April 14, 2005, parents, Richard and Matiena Barry, step...

May 3, 2005

Mrs. Celia Jacquez De Trujillo age 98 of Chimayo passed away on Tuesday May 3, 2005. She was preceded in death by her late husband Canuto Trujillo, her daughter Aurelia Fresquez in 1996, her parents Enrique and Eugenia Jacquez, four sisters; Fransisquita Jacquez, Carmelita Ulibarri, Juanita Sanchez and Celestina Henik, and three brothers; Tomas, Emilio and Isidro Jaquez. She is...

Apr 15, 2005

Martha Jean Billings, 89 of Los Alamos passed away on Friday after a brief illness. She moved to Los Alamos in 1956 and left in 1973. She came back in 2002 to live with her daughter and then in Sombrillo Nursing Center for the past sixteen months. She was a fun loving and gracious lady who always had a twinkle...

Apr 15, 2005

Apr 14, 2005

Maria G. Barry 97 a life long resident of Pojoaque passed away Thursday, April 14, 2005. She will be lovingly remembered for her selflessness and her joy of family, friends and life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Refugio Gonzales, Sons, Arturo and Ruben Quintana. She is survived by her husband of 58 years Charles Barry...

Apr 6, 2005

Terry Benavidez Age 49 of Cuyamungue, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday April 6, 2005. He is survived by his wife Mary Ellen Benavidez of Pojoaque, daughter Jackie Anderson and her husband Russell of Norman OK., sons, Jeremy Benavidez and his fiancé Claudia Marquez of Alcalde, and Jason Benavidez of Pojoaque, Granddaughter Mercedes Anderson, parents, Jackie and Senobia Benavidez of Tesuque,...

Apr 4, 2005

Apr 1, 2005

"If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever." Carmen Duran, 79 A longtime resident of Chupadero, New Mexico passed away on Friday, April 1, 2005. Carmen was born on June 11, 1925 to Francisco and Augustina Romero in Fort Collins, CO. She married Aniseto B. Duran on November 24, 1947. She was preceded in death by her...

Mar 25, 2005

Susie Vigil- Jimenez Age 85 of Tesuque, NM. passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Friday March 25, 2005, Good Friday. She was born on October 31, 1919 in Santa Fe to the late Jose and Doloritas Vigil, and was preceded in death by them. She is survived by her husband Jose S. Jimenez of Tesuque and...

Mar 25, 2005

Siria Maria Lujan, lifelong resident of the Espanola Valley, went to be with our Lord Jesus on Good Friday March 25, 2005 after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents Espiridion and Juanita Vigil of Chimayo, her in Laws Miguel Y Ascencion Lujan of Santa Cruz, her Grandson Carlos Lujan, Sister Nettie Martinez and two brothers;...

Mar 7, 2005

JUANITA S. BABCOCK Age 87 of El Guache, NM. passed away Monday March 7, 2005 in Albuquerque. She was born December 2, 1917 in El Guache to Lazaro and Gregorita Salazar, and was preceded in death by them, her loving husband Frank and also by her Brothers and Sisters; Octaviana Gallegos, Rosarito Manzanares, Jose Salazar, Epifanio Salazar, Louisa Martinez and...

Mar 2, 2005

Estella Alire, Age 83, a resident of Ojo Caliente went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, March 2, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margarito and Amada Alire and a sister in law; Louise Alire. She is survived by a sister; Margaret Sena and husband Antonio of Ojo Caliente and a brother; Paul Alire of Pueblo,...

Mar 2, 2005

Endelicia Lujan Age 96, of Espanola, passed away on Wednesday, March 02, 2005. She is preceded in death by her parents; Alfredo and Amada Lujan and a brother; Leopoldo Lujan in 2003, two sisters, Maclovia Garcia and Sarah Roybal and another brother; Luis Lujan. She is survived by her siblings; Ruben Lujan of Espanola, NM, Amada Lujan of Espanola, NM,...

Feb 21, 2005

VERA M. ALCON Age 80 of Chama, NM passed away on Monday February 21, 2005. Ms. Alcon owned and operated "Viva Vera's Mexican Kitchen" in Chama for 42 years, and developed a steady clientele serving delicious homemade Mexican food.She was born June 3, 1924 to Fabian and Josefa Madrid in La Puente, NM. and was preceded in death by them....

Feb 8, 2005

Amalia Garcia – Age 93 of Espanola, went to her eternal rest on February 8, 2005. Amalia was born and raised in Medenales, when she married she moved to Canjilon. She also spent 36 years of her life in Santa Fe. She has been a resident of Espanola during the past 4 years. Amalia is preceded in death by her...

Feb 5, 2005

Beverly Carter, Age 47 of Espanola, went to her eternal rest on Saturday, February 5, 2005 peacefully at her residence. She was preceded in death by her father; Collins Carter and her nephew James Jackson, who was like a son to her. Beverly Carter is survived by her daughters; Shatoya Ray and Sharmaine Carter and Victoria Quintana of Espanola, her...

Feb 3, 2005