Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Filomena "Mena" Baca
May 9, 2016
Filomena V. Baca, age 92 of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away May 9, 2016. She was born March 14, 1924 in Madrid, New Mexico to Teresita and E.A. Baca. Filomena is preceded in death by her parents E.A. and Teresita Baca and sister’s Anne Gonzales and Pablita Baca. She is survived by her niece Patricia Romero (Alvin), nephew David...
Mary Bernice Cardenas
May 8, 2016
Mary Bernice Cardenas, 56, of Cerro, NM passed away at home surrounded by her family on May 8, 2016. Bernice was employed with the US Postal Service for 24 years, 16 of those years she worked at the Ranchos de Taos Post Office where she made many friends. Bernice was extremely kind hearted and loving and she cherished her family...
Jenny Vincent
May 8, 2016
Legendary Taos folk singer, Jenny Vincent died on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8, 2016 at the age of 103 in the arms of her loving granddaughter, Debi. Vincent was well known in Taos County as a teacher and political activist. She is credited for helping to preserve many Hispanic folk songs at a time when administrators pushed for assimilation. Born...
Dawn Elam Romero
May 7, 2016
Dawn A. Elam Romero, 43, of Cerro passed away unexpectedly on May 7, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Danny Romero, father, Paul Elam and grandmother, Rose Archuleta. She is survived by her children, Janell Sisco, Destiny Elam, Estrella Elam, Santana Romero and Robert Sisco, mother, Judy Archuleta, partner, Wayne Mascarenas, sisters, Jeanna Elam and Brittany Archuleta,...
John Martin
May 6, 2016
John Martin, December 7, 1960 – May 6, 2016 John Martin passed away in Los Alamos May 6, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Rhode Island and lived in New Hampshire, Melbourne, Australia, and most recently Los Alamos, NM. He is survived by his son Tim of Los Alamos; sister Kristen Dors, her husband Eric,...
Adriana Mejia Reed
May 5, 2016
Our little miracle brought tremendous joy and love to family and friends, new and old, and inspired us all. Every moment with her will be cherished and we will live our lives to make her proud. We adore you little Love! Adriana is survived by her parents, Pilar Mejia and Isaac Reed; grandfathers, John and Craig; grandmother Leesa; aunts, Lisa,...
Teresina "Tessie" Armijo
May 5, 2016
Tessie V. Armijo June 3, 1924 ~ May 5, 2016 Our beloved mother Tessie passed away at her home in Pecos surrounded by her loving family. Tessie is preceded in death by her parents Melecio and Valentina Valencia, her husband Tomas, her son Albert and sisters Simone Sena, Melinda Perez and brother Jose Valencia. Tessie is survived by her sons:...
Rose Maestas
May 5, 2016
Rose A. Maestas - Born May 9, 1929, passed away surrounded by family on May 5, 2016 at 12:32 a.m. Rose was born in Price, Utah, to Celso Baca and Antonia Diaz Baca. Rose is preceded in death by her parents; son, Timothy Begay; First husband, Timothy Bradley Begay; Second husband, Eddie Maestas; Grandson, Joey Vigil; Goddaughter, Theresa Vigil; and...
Teodoro Cordova
May 4, 2016
Teodoro G. Cordova, 33, of Talpa passed away unexpectedly on May 04, 2016. He is preceded in death by his father, Teodoro Cordova, grandparents, Emily and Urban Romero, Rosa and Hipolito Cordova, sisters, Regina and Angelica Cordova. He is survived by his daughters, Emily, Brandie and Analiese Cordova, mother, Ruth Cordova, sister, Felicita Cordova (David), aunts, Teresa Cordova, Tina Vigil...
Dolores Gonzales
May 3, 2016
DOLORES B. GONZALES Our beloved mother and grandmother, DOLORES B. GONZALES, entered into the kingdom of God Tuesday, May 3, 2016. She passed peacefully at her home in the assisted living community at Montecito of Santa Fe following a long and joyful life of 95 years. “Dodo” or “Dolly”, as she was also known, was a lifelong resident of Santa...
Mary Ann Prada
May 3, 2016
Mary Ann Prada “Annie” 74 born September 12, 1941 went to be with the lord May 3, 2016. She was well known for her natias, biscochitos and carrot cakes as well as buying her cashier a coke while at the store. She loved to bake for all of her family and friends. She enjoyed spending time with her great grandchildren...
Rachel Gonzales Ruddy
May 2, 2016
Rachel E Ruddy (Gonzales) 60, of Ranchos de Taos, passed away January 18, 2016 in Phoenix, Az. She was born in Taos, NM. She graduated from Taos High School, and Northern New Mexico Highlands University where she received her teaching degree. Her life was full and she found great joy in her church and family. She was greatly loved, and...
Jose B. Sisneros
May 1, 2016
Mr. Jose B. Sisneros, age 92, of Ranchos de Taos passed away peacefully on May 1, 2016. He was born on August 8, 1923. He is preceded in death by his wife of 71 years Maria Sisneros, father Procopio Sisneros and mother Beatrice Sisneros, father and mother-in law, Abel and Maria Inez Romero, brothers Paul Sisneros and Jake Mascarenas, sisters...
Miguel Peralta
Apr 30, 2016
Miguel Peralta, age 39 a resident of Santa Fe, formally of Taos passed away April 30, 2016. Miguel was an accomplished self-taught sculptor who was well regarded within the Santa Fe art community. Miguel is preceded in death by his mother Stephanie Peralta, grandparents Eloy & Maria Peralta and uncle Art Peralta. He is survived by his wife Jessica Peralta...
Miguel Peralta
Apr 30, 2016
Miguel Peralta, age 39 a resident of Santa Fe, formally of Taos passed away April 30, 2016. Miguel was an accomplished self-taught sculptor who was well regarded within the Santa Fe art community. Miguel is preceded in death by his mother Stephanie Peralta, grandparents Eloy & Maria Peralta and uncle Art Peralta. He is survived by his wife Jessica Peralta...
Lenora Chavez
Apr 30, 2016
Lenora Chavez 59 passed away on Saturday April 30, 2016. Lenora was born to Juan and Beatrice Chavez of Las Vegas, NM. She is preceded in death by her father Juan Chavez and uncles Eloy and Manuel (Tochita) Chavez. Lenora is survived by her loving mother Beatrice Chavez of Santa Fe, son Benjamin (Ashley) Martinez of Las Vegas, brothers Juanito...
Janet Colt
Apr 29, 2016
Janet Wilson Colt April 25, 1948 – April 29, 2016 After a five-year battle with cancer, Janet died in peace and without pain. Her family and friends will remember her ever-positive attitude, can do spirit, and love of life in face of the cancer challenge. There is now a feeling of relief and closure. But the sense of loss is...
Maria Rosa Rose M. Martinez
Apr 28, 2016
Maria Rosa “Rose” Montoya Martinez, 95, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2016 in her home surrounded by 3 generations of family. Rose was born in Taos in 1920. Upon hers husband passing, she raised 4 children with the help of her extended family. Through the years she worked for Dr. Reynaldo DeVeaux, Skeezik Rodriguez (Rexall Drugs), Cecilia (Bookstore). Rose...
Christina Vargas
Apr 28, 2016
Christina Vargas, 61, formerly of Taos passed away on April 28, 2016. She is preceded in death by her father, Juan Pablo Martinez. She is survived by her husband, George Vargas, daughters, Pamela, Amanda, Georgia and Selena, mother, Magdelena Martinez, six siblings, mother in law, Rebecca Miera and many other relatives. Rosary was recited on May 05, 2016. Funeral Mass...
Doris Schachter
Apr 28, 2016
Doris Schachter passed away peacefully on April 28, 2016 in Santa Fe, New Mexico from complications pertaining to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.She was born on May 2, 1929 in New York City, New York. Doris lived a full and happy life and instilled a belief in all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to enjoy every second of life. She was...
