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

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...

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:...

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...

Matthew John Santistevan, 46, of Woodland, California and formerly of Taos passed away on April 29, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents, Susan and David E. Santistevan and father in law, Jay Chapyak. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Santistevan, children, Samuel and Caitlyn Santistevan. He is also survived by brothers and sisters, Mark David Santistevan...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...