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

Ernesto Vasquez, 90, of Vadito passed away on April 16, 2008. He was a Custodian at Los Alamos Schools. He retired as a heavy equipment operator from the Mica Mine. He is preceded in death by his wife, Gabrielita Vasquez, daughter, Peggy Louise Vasquez, grandson, Jason Paul Vasquez. He is survived by his children, Eloy Vasquez (Berlinda) of Albuquerque, Clara...

Robert G. Prichard of Red River passed away on February 24, 2008. He is preceded in death by his father, Glenn Prichard. He is survived by his mother, Carroll C. Prichard, brother, Chris Prichard and his nieces and nephews. Memorial service was held on March 1, 2008 at the Red River Community House.

JoAnn C. Richards 68, a resident of Rio Rancho passed away on Monday May 20, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband Charles Peter Richards in Jan. of 2008, and her parents, Carl and Gladys Cooper of El Vado Ranch. She is survived by her children, Denise Richards of El Rancho, Diane Smith and her husband Jeff M....