Obituaries

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

Monica Lopez

Monica Lopez

Mar 7, 2015

Monica Lopez born May 4, 1924. Our beloved mother started her journey on March 7, 2015. She was preceded by her husband John. Her parents Perfecitia & Abel Ortega, her sisters Amalia (Joe Rodriguez), Susie (Marcos Jiron), her brothers: Cirilio (Margie), Eustaquio & Abel. She is survived by her children: Rose (Pat Brown), John (Arlene), Francisco (Stacy), Danny, sister-in-law Hiroko...

Aimee Romero

Aimee Romero

Mar 5, 2015

Aimee Romero, age 33, a resident of Cerrillos, NM passed away on March 5, 2015 due to a sudden illness. She was born in Santa Fe, NM to Kathleen Carrillo and Randy Gonzales. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother Amelia J. Romero, maternal grandfather Loretto Romero. She is survived by her daughter, Ynez Salazar, son, Eloy Salazar...

Tontita Keahbone

Tontita Keahbone

Mar 4, 2015

Tonita Keahbone, 102, passed away March 4, 2015. Tonita was an artist, born November 16, 1912 in Taos Pueblo. She was preceded in death by her husband George and sons Robert and Gordon. She is survived by her grandchildren Kim, Ken (Audra), Kent (Lesley) Keahbone, and Caryn Fiorina (Tom); Great Grandchildren Kevin Gallegos, Chanet Fiorina, Kameron, Kendra, Kayden, Ethan, Jonathan...

Tonita Keahbone

Tonita Keahbone

Mar 4, 2015

Tonita Keahbone, 102, passed away March 4, 2015. Tonita was an artist, born November 16, 1912 in Taos Pueblo. She was preceded in death by her husband George and sons Robert and Gordon. She is survived by her grandchildren Kim, Ken (Audra), Kent (Lesley) Keahbone, and Caryn Fiorina (Tom); Great Grandchildren Kevin Gallegos, Chanet Fiorina, Kameron, Kendra, Kayden, Ethan, Jonathan...

Diego A. Ocanas

Diego A. Ocanas

Mar 3, 2015

Diego A. Ocanas, age 39, a resident of Taos, NM passed away on March 3, 2015. Diego's family wishes to acknowledge with heartfelt appreciation your kind expression of sympathy during this difficult time. This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.

Juanita C. Weber

Juanita C. Weber

Mar 3, 2015

Juanita C. Weber, age 93, a resident of White Rock passed away on March 3, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph L. Weber, daughter Deborah Scroggins and grandson Trent Johnson. She is survived by her sons Gerald Weber Sr., (Pam) and Joseph B. Weber, granddaughters Amanda Weber, Sherri Harner, grandsons, Gerald Weber Jr., Aaron Freeseha, Ian...

Joe D. Bailon

Joe D. Bailon

Mar 2, 2015

Joe D. Bailon, 81 formerly of Questa passed away on March 2, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bernabe Bailon and Omitlia Gallegos. He is survived by his children, Anna Marie Romero (Steve) and Joe Bailon (Yolanda), 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, brothers, Roger Herrera, Jimmy and Lawrence Bailon, many other relatives and friends. Rosary was recited on...

Cruz B. Martinez

Cruz B. Martinez

Mar 1, 2015

Cruz B. Martinez, age 71, a resident of La Mesilla, NM passed away on March 1, 2015. He was born in August of 1943, in Sabinoso, NM to Ramoncita and Navor Martinez. He married Pasquala Mitchell in April of 1962 in Mosquero, NM. Cruz was a lifelong roofer and a devoted member of Valley Bible Baptist Church. Cruz enjoyed collecting...

Philip E. Blood

Philip E. Blood

Mar 1, 2015

Philip E. Blood, age 85, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh passed away on March 1, 2015. Philip's family wishes to acknowledge with heartfelt appreciation your kind expression of sympathy during this difficult time. This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.

Lorene Arko

Lorene Arko

Feb 25, 2015

LORENE AGNES STOCKER ARKO, 89 Passed quietly away on February 25, 2015 in her home of 63 years. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, role model, and friend to many. Lorene was born in 1925 in Umbarger, Texas to Leopold Stocker and Sabina Christina Friemel. Lorene moved away from home to attend Catholic school, where she studied German,...

Wendell "Ray" Chambers

Wendell "Ray" Chambers

Feb 25, 2015

Wendell "Ray" Chambers, 64, passed away in the company of his loving family Feb. 25, 2015 following a long illness. Born Jan. 4, 1951 in Portales, NM, Ray was a longtime employee of Allsup's Convenience Stores, climbing the ranks from mopping floors in 1968 to managing territories throughout New Mexico and Texas, retiring in 2000 as District Manager for the...

Max Martinez

Max Martinez

Feb 24, 2015

Max R. Martinez, 89, of Penasco passed away on February 24, 2015. He is preceded in death by his wife, Andreita Martinez, parents, Benigno and Doloritas Martinez and brother, Bolivar Martinez. He is survived by his daughters, Cleo Vigil (Enoch) and Evangeline "Onnie" Medina (Bob), sisters, Delfina Serna, Ida Martinez and Alice Garcia, sister in law, Kate Garduno, special niece...

Tessie Lewis

Tessie Lewis

Feb 22, 2015

TESSIE LEWIS 87, of Santa Fe, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015. She was born May 17, 1927 in Santa Fe, the daughter of Luzlinda and Albino Portillo. She and George E. Lewis were married in Santa Fe on December 31, 1959. Together they owned and operated The Casinova in Pecos for many years. Tessie was preceded in death by...

Tiffany Acuna

Tiffany Acuna

Feb 22, 2015

Tiffany Acuna 31, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2015. She is preceded in death by her mother, Angel Lucero, and sister, Andrea Duran Martinez. She is survived by her husband, Blake, children: Shenyah Gabriellita, Alex, Jasmine, and Christopher, siblings: Donna, Roxanne (Reidy), Jenifer (Robot), Mario (Heather), father, Anthony Acuna, step father, Ruben Lucero, nieces, nephews, and lots of extended...

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