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

Victor Loyd "Vic" Jameson, who chronicled the life of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) with an uncanny combination of wit and wisdom for more than 30 years, died May 18, 2008, at his home in Santa Fe, NM. He turned 83 on Sept. 4, 2007. A native of Clayton, NM, Vic Jameson graduated from Eastern New Mexico University in 1949 after...

Orlando R. Gallegos- Age 64 a resident of San Juan passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents: Juan and Josefita Gallegos; and his wife Molly Gallegos. May their souls rest in peae. He is survived by his children Paul Gallegos of Rio Rancho, Pamela Gallegos of El Guique; a granddaughter Desiree Gallegos...

Emilia G. Fresquez, 79, of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on August 19, 2005. She is preceded in death by her parents, Carlos and Isabel Garcia and son, Robert Anthony Fresquez. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Manuel A. Fresquez, her children, Alex Fresquez (Elidia), Mary P. Roybal (Melvin Trujillo), Henry Fresquez (Anna Espinoza), Joe Fresquez, Ruby...

David Ray Graham, 60, of Eagle Nest, passed away on September 8, 2009. He is preceded in death by his parents, Julius Cecil and Mary Graham and brother, Richard Graham. He is survived by his son, Miguel Graham, sister, Jody Schade (Larry) of Angel Fire and Amarillo, brother, Thomas Graham (Mary) of Australia, nephews, Todd, Toby, Brian, Shannadoah, nieces, Lorraine,...

Adolfo Garcia of Taos passed away on February 28, 2008. He was a well known musician and played saxophone La Banda de Oro and Latin Express. He worked for many years for the Town of Taos. He is preceded in death by his brother, Pete, Avedon, Sergio, Francis and sistser, Amadita Gomez. He is survived by his children, Margaret Vasquez...

Paul Norman Lopez, 37, of Penasco passed away on February 24, 2008. He is preceded in death by his brother, Santiago Lopez Jr., grandparents, Joe Duran, Juan de Dios and Petra Lopez. He is survived by his children, Paul, Amanda, Mariana and Tony, parents, Evelyn & Santiago Lopez, sisters, Laurie Lopez-Rivera (Benjamin), Carmelita Lopez, nieces, Monica Lopez and Jacquelyn Wheeler,...

Perfecta M. Chiotis, 82, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on April 30, 2006. She is preceded in death by her sister, Carmen Romero, brother, Raymond Gallegos and brother in law, Arcenio Romo. She is survived by her husband, Chris Chiotis, daughter, Angela Sellers (Leonard), grandsons, Jeremy and Joshua Sellers. She is also survived by sisters and brother, Bennie and...

Fred Madrid, age 66 of Tierra Amarilla, NM. passed away on Sunday April 8, 2007. He is a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. He is preceded in death by his father Jose La Luz Madrid. He is survived by his mother, Susie Wilton of Espanola; wife, Helen Madrid and her son Anthony...

Severo Martinez – Age 90 a resident of Santa Fe and formally of Taos passed away on Sunday, July 16th, 2006. Severo was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary. May her soul rest in peace. He is survived by his daughters: Leonor and Norie Martinez, Kate Martinez and companion Jose Marquez, Rebecca Martinez and son Severo Vincent Martinez and...

Filemon Martinez – Age 44 a resident of Santa Fe and formally of Chamisal passed away on Sunday, May 14th. He was preceded in death by his brothers: Andres and Gerald Martinez. May their souls rest in peace. He is survived by his daughters: Monique and Amber Martinez; girlfriend, Tracy Hightower; parents: Alferino and Mabel Martinez; brother, Dennis Martinez and...

Bobby A. Martinez – Age 50 a resident of Taos and formally of Peñasco passed away on Sunday, May 7th. He was preceded in death by his son, Shawn Barela and father, Alberto Martinez. He is survived by his children: Damian Martinez and Christy Martinez and Crystal; mother, Eneda Martinez; sister, Bernadette Martinez; brothers: Peter, Gabriel and Freddie Martinez. A...

Joe Howard Martinez, Jr. – Age 36 a lifelong resident of Chamita passed away leaving everyone with many memories of who he was. Joe had a loving family, he enjoyed doing construction work and he loved to work outside gardening and also loved spending time with his children. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Howard Martinez, Sr.;...