Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Mary Medendorp
Sep 10, 2018
Mary Alyce Medendorp age 73 died on September 10, 2018 after a long struggle with lung cancer, quietly in her sleep and resting in the arms of her Heavenly Father.
She was born on February 7, 1945 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Gerrit Van Dyk and Nellie Van Dyk as the sixth of seven children. She was preceded in...
Lucy Valdez
Sep 9, 2018
Lucy {Luz} Valdez, age 92 lifetime resident of Cañones, NM, was called home Sunday September 9, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones! She was preceded in death by her parents Pedro and Manuelita Velasquez, brother Roman Velasquez and sisters Mary Sandoval, Clora Maestas and Fidelia Serrano. Her husband of 57 years Serafin Valdez and son Arturo Valdez, 2 grandsons Walter...
Pauline Ophelia Jacquez
Sep 8, 2018
Pauline Ophelia Jacquez, age 76, a resident of Espanola, formerly from Gallina, passed away September 8, 2018. She was born November 5, 1941 in Ojito, New Mexico. Her parents were Cristobal and Lugardita Quintana. She married Roger Jacquez from Gallina, New Mexico on August 10, 1963. She was preceded in death by her parents Cristobal and Lugardita Quintana from Tapiacitas/Ojito,...
Mary E. Dominguez
Sep 8, 2018
Mary E. Dominguez, 84, passed away peacefully, in her home on Saturday, September 8th. Mary was preceded in death by her parents Pedro and Cidia Manzanares, three sons, Valdy, Wilfred and Patrick Atencio, brother Ernesto, sister Estella, and adopted son/nephew Leonard Chavez. She is survived by her husband Jesus Dominguez, children Cecilia (Jorge) Vega, David (companion Ray), Joan (Jose Luis)...
Modesta N. Cisneros
Sep 8, 2018
Modesta N. Cisneros, 67, of San Cristobal passed away on September 8, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Nick and Anna Cisneros and brother, Nick Cisneros Jr. She is survived by her partner, Trinnie Cordova, sisters, Vivian Sandoval (Uvaldo), Loretta Tafoya (J), Angela Herrera (Dennis), Nola Bailon (Louie), Norma Gonzales, other relatives and friends. Rosary will be...
Benjamin Maestas
Sep 4, 2018
Benjamin Maestas, 89, of Taos was carried away by angels on September 4, 2018. He is predeceased by his parents, Jacobo Maestas and Celina Bernal Maestas; his son, John Maestas; and all 11 of his brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ernesta Maestas; his daughters, Jayne (Jimmy) Trujillo, Bea Vigil and Virginia (Anthony) Medina;...
Carl Kurt Wiehle
Sep 3, 2018
Carl K Wiehle passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018. He lived a long life of 96 years and was married for 73 years. He was born in Washington D. C. the fourth of seven children to Gertrude Mentzel Wiehle and Alvin V. L. Wiehle. In 1942 he became a Merchant Marine cadet and was a Midshipman and sailed on...
Mary Joyce Fidel
Sep 3, 2018
Mary Joyce Fidel a Christian, mother of two, beloved sister, teacher and friend to many died September 3, 2018 in her home. She was preceded by her husband Elias A Fidel, and son Michael John and her two brothers, Rudolfo and Gilbert Arellano. She is survived by her son Marcus James and wife Michelle, her grandson; Christian Mitchell, as well...
Ignacio Carreno
Aug 31, 2018
Ignacio Carreno from El Rancho went to be with our Dear Lord on August 31, 2018. He was born on August 24, 1928 in Durango, Mexico. He is preceded in death by Pedro and Ramona Carreno (Parents), Martin Carreno (son), Lenny Carreno (grandson), Lionedes, Ernesto, & Mario Carreno (brothers), Reina Martinez, & Martha Miranda (sisters), Georgia Ann Rael (daughter-in-law), Paul...
Robert Mythias Pacheco
Aug 31, 2018
Robert Mythias Pacheco Robert Mythias Pacheco, age 20, passed away unexpectedly 8/30/2018 in Velarde, New Mexico. He was born January 7th, 1998 to Michelle Pacheco. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Robert & Mary Encinias, and George & Emma Vigil, grandparents Rosemary Pacheco and Arthur Baca. Robert is survived by his parents Michelle & Tomas Esparsen, grandparents Jose...
Jerry Williams
Aug 31, 2018
Jerry David Williams, age 80, born to Loren and Ruth Williams on October 9, 1937 in Neosho, MO, passed away peacefully at home on Friday August 31, 2018. After leaving Neosho and moving several times, his family settled down in Nashville where he grew up playing the piano and enjoying an active church life. Jerry graduated from Vanderbilt University and...
Bennie Aguilar
Aug 30, 2018
Bennie M. Aguilar, age 87 of Chamita, NM passed away at her home on August 30, 2018. She was a life long resident of Chamita where she raised 5 children with her beloved husband, Filoramio Aguilar. Bennie id preceded in death by her wonderful husband, Filoramio Aguilar, sons: Joseph, Nick, Levi and Fil Aguilar, her daughter: Lorraine Williams, and grandson:...
Edmund "Ed" Shelton
Aug 29, 2018
Edmund “Ed” Shelton, 59 of Valdez passed away on August 29, 2018. Ed was an owner of Taos Vapor Express, and previously managed several hotels in Taos and Santa Fe. He has been actively involved in the Taos community for more than 25 years. Before moving to Taos, he worked his way up to management in the family business at...
Helen Aragon Valencia
Aug 27, 2018
Helen Aragon Valencia of Espanola passed away surrounded by her family on the morning of August 27, 2018 following a strong seven months living with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She was 77 years old. Born in Corral De Piedra, Española to Solomon and Anita Aragon on March 20, 1941 she was a integral and beloved part of her family and community....
Patricia (Trish) Apodaca
Aug 25, 2018
Our loving Patricia (Trish) Apodaca went to be with the Lord on 8/25/2018, she will be dearly missed. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and a very devoted Christian woman. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Cordy Romero. She is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Manny Apodaca and son Joshua Apodaca, Parents Lawrence...
Ernest Wayne Salazar
Aug 25, 2018
Ernie W. Salazar 48, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, August 25th, 2018. Ernie had an infectious personality and generous heart. His family and friends were the light of his life. He touched the lives of many and he will be missed by all who knew him. Ernie is preceded in death by his Grandparents Merejildo & Carlota...
Enoch Ishmael Gonzales
Aug 25, 2018
Enoch Jirah Gonzales unexpectedly died on August 25, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the tender age of 25. He was born to Sylvia Perea-Gonzales and Felix Gonzales of San Ysidro. He was a New Mexico native, but spent several years in Japan and South Korea during his time in the service. He was also stationed in California and briefly...
Isidora (Dora) Larranaga Gurule
Aug 24, 2018
ISIDORA (DORA) LARRANAGA GURULE Dora Gurule was called by the Lord on August 24, 2018, at the age of 77. Dora is preceded in death by her parents, Matianita and Melquiades Larrañaga, her husband, Avelino Gurule, son-in-law, Louis Espinosa, sister, Susie Beavers, brothers, Nick, Ambrosio, Patricio and Eloy Larrañaga, sister-in-law, Elenore Larrañaga, mother-in-law, Carmelita Herrera, father-in-laws, Juan Gurule and Ezequiel...
