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

Arnie A. Padilla 47 - a resident of Santa Clara passed away on Friday Sept. 15, 2006 due natural causes. He was born in Winslow, AZ. He was a Sr. design engineer for Quest Communications. He is preceded in death by his grandmother Reycita Padilla. He is survived by his children; Amber Padilla and her companion Michael Martinez, Reyann Tafoya...

Elsie Vigil Romero, 81, of Llano Quemado passed away on February 19, 2008. Born December 7, 1926 to Max Vigil andRamoncita Mondragon Vigil who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her beloved son Jose Enos Romero who passed away in 1965. Elsie is survived by her husband of 61 years, Juan Trinidad Romero, son, Max...

Teresita de Jesus Garcia "Tere" Rodriguez – Age 85 a resident of Española passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at the family home. Tere was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was an active member of her church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose A. Rodriguez; beloved daughter, Teresa; sister, Lila Valdez; brothers:...

John B. Grainger, passed away on Sunday, June 15th at his home in El Prado after living for many years with heart disease. Survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Marylin, brother Jim Grainger (Nelle) of Taos/San Carlos, Mexico, sister Leslie Grainger-Haynes (Ken) of Taos, half-brothers Mike Hoagland of Utah and Jon Hoagland of California, daughters Michelle (Steve) Austin...

Ramoncita Salazar – Age 86 a resident of Youngsville passed away on Friday, July 29, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe I. Salazar Sr. in 1996; son, Dennis Salazar in 1949; parents: Alejandrino and Carolina Salazar; granddaughter, Jennifer Salazar; and son-in-laws: Roy Romero and Lee Padilla. She always wanted her family to be together and to...

George "Pepe" E. Salazar, 75 of Eagle Nest passed away on February 21, 2008. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Clara Salazar, grandson, Darren Salazar, great grandson, Aries Valdez, parents Eliseo and Clara Salazar. He is survived by his wife, Elsie Salazar, children, Lucille Carabajal (Louis) of Minturn, CO, Arnold Salazar of Eagle Nest, Ruby Serna (Mike) of...

In Loving Memory Manuel Roybal age 89 born in Pojoaque on October 10, 1918, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ramon N. and Susanna Roybal, wife Dolores R. Roybal of 57 years and son, Manuel E. Roybal, sister, Genoveva Chavez, brothers, Luis, Jose, Filogonio, and Ernesto. He was a life time...

Antonio Sena, age 90, of Ojo Caliente was called home on Saturday, April 7, 2007. Antonio was a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion, and Carpenter Unions of Arizona and New Mexico. Where Antonio lacked in education, he was rich in wisdom in which he learned many trades. He was a self-taught surveyor, carpenter, heavy equipment operator, masonry,...

Juanita Viola Varos, 86, of Taos passed away on June 05, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband, John B. Varos. She is survived by her children, Dolores Garcia (Carl) of Nevada, Carmen Burkholder (Harold) of Alabama, Dennis Varos (Pam) of Colorado, Toby Varos (Deena) of Taos, Tomasita Martinez (Sam) of Arroyo Seco, Patricia Duran (Luis) of Arroyo...

Gussie Sennett, 91, of Taos passed away on November 29, 2005. She was born in Chicago, IL and raised two daughters, Barbara Gilkey of Central Point, Oregon and Sara Senet of Mora, NM. She was a classical pianist and gardener and head of the Los Angeles Mandolin Orchestra. Gussie was a political activist and a women's libber. She had a...

Mrs. Sovola Slade, 89, Died peacefully in her home in Santa Fe on October 31, 2008 as a result of a massive stroke on June 8. She was born in Roy, NM to Hugh and Elizabeth Mitchell and moved to Santa Fe in 1937. She married Dumas Slade in 1940 and they were instrumental in starting Slades Dairy. She was...

Donald Tittsworth – Age 63 passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 1st. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Lynn; daughters: Allison Cravens and Donna Bell; sons: Richard Vallee and wife Edith, Donald Tittsworth Jr. and wife Laticia; five lovely grandchildren; and a large, loving and supportive clan of family and friends. He will be...

Beryl Denning Steuart, 87, passed away at home on Saturday, June 27, 2008. Beryl was born in Rupert, Idaho on Sept. 25, 1921 to Samuel and Alberta Denning Steuart. He grew up and graduated from high school in Heyburn, Idaho and was valedictorian of his class. Beryl graduated from the University of Oregon and entered the Army Air Corps, 409th...

Samuel Levi Valdez, 64, of Taos passed away on January 06, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Rose Tollardo Valdez, children, Carol Snyder of Colorado, Sam Valdez (Cindy) of Arizona, Kirk Valdez (Diane) of Colorado, stepchildren, Frank, John and Steve Tollardo, Tony and Henry Rivera and brother, Billy Valdez (Diane) of Taos. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, January...

Dr. Robert Clifford Vickers, 73, of Santa Fe, NM died peacefully in his sleep Friday, December 28, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in New Concord, OH and attended Wellington Junior High and High School prior to graduating from Monongahela High School in Pennsylvania in 1952. He completed his undergraduate studies and received his Doctorate of...

Jose Cornelio Tafoya – Age 82 a resident of Penasco passed away on Wednesday, March 21st. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Florida Tafoya; parents: Gregorio and Cleotilde Tafoya; brothers: Jose Pablo, Jose Inez and Jose Orlando Tafoya; and sisters, Maria Cordova, Juanita Leyba and Margarita Vasquez. May their souls rest in peace. He is...