Obituaries

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

David Maez

David Maez

Feb 8, 2014

DAVID EARL MAEZ 8/16/1962 - 2/8/2014 Passed away peacefully at home with family beside him. He is survived by his wife, Loretta of 26 years; son, Michael Ortiz (Sarah); son, Hilario (Sherriann); grandchildren: Ezekiel, Penelope, Julian and Soraya; parents, Hilario and Irene; brothers: Joe and kids and Brian and family; sisters: Dolores, Mabel and Christine and families; God children: Joey...

Larry Chambles

Larry Chambles

Feb 7, 2014

Larry Chambles, Age 70, died Friday afternoon following a tragic car accident. Larry is survived by his wife Linde, son John, daughter Hattie, her husband Shane Kuper and their beloved granddaughters, Devin, Danielle, and Diedre. He is also survived by brother Ron Chambles, and sister Margaret Reese. Larry married Linde, his high school sweetheart on November 23, 1966. As an...

Esther Sanchez

Esther Sanchez

Feb 5, 2014

Esther M. Sanchez 62, resident of Lamy, NM, passed away February 5, 2014 due to cancer. She was born in April 1951 to Maria and Gumersindo Benavidez. She is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Orlando Sanchez, Jr. and sister, Wanda Romero. Esther is survived by her husband, Orlando Sanchez; daugthers: Lisa Sanchez (Jerry), Denise Sanchez (George) and...

Luis Baca

Luis Baca

Feb 4, 2014

Luis Baca, 63, of Llano Quemado passed away on February 4, 2014. He retired from the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his wife, Diana Baca, parents, Fidencio and Viola Baca, brother, Alex Baca and infant sister, Marie Baca. He is survived by his children, Matthew Baca (Antonia Espinoza), Jerry Baca and Melanie Baca (Jason Gordon), grandchildren,...

David Salazar

David Salazar

Feb 3, 2014

David F. "Boss" Salazar, 43, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2014. He is preceded in death by his father, Leo G. Salazar and brother, Michael A. Salazar. He is survived by his mother, Lydia M. Salazar, brothers and sister, Rick Salazar, Loretta Salazar de Herrera (Hugo), Ernest Salazar, Leonard Salazar, nephews and nieces, Nicholas, Huguito, Alejandro, Carolina,...

Theresa Herrera

Theresa Herrera

Feb 2, 2014

Theresa Marie Herrera Our beautiful Theresa, 62, went home to our Lord on February 2, 2014. Theresa is preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Patricia Herrera; brother, John Michael Herrera and her beloved son, Paul O. Manzanares. She is survived by her son, Kenneth Manzanares (Yvonne), daughter, Stephanie E. Manzanares (Martin), special granddaughter, Monica Loya and numerous adoring...

Eleanor E. Suazo

Eleanor E. Suazo

Feb 1, 2014

Eleanor E. Suazo, 75, of Pilar passed away on February 1, 2014. She is preceded in death by her infant son, Francisco Suazo, grandson, Sammy Gurule, parents, Max and Bersabe Suazo, brothers, Arturo and Max Suazo Jr., sisters, Tila Chavez, Hannah Baca, niece, Sandra Suazo, nephew, Reggie Suazo and sister in law, Genevieve Suazo. She is survived by daughters, Phyllis...

Pres Martinez

Pres Martinez

Jan 30, 2014

Presciliano (Pres) Martinez age 79, Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, brother and uncle and friend; passed away peacefully January 30, 2014 in Taos, N.M. He was born December 1934 to the late Elias and Susana Martinez of Canones, N.M. Pres met and married and is now with Su Amor por Eternidad Elvira (Vera) Vialpando on August 11, 1956...

Mildred Parker

Mildred Parker

Jan 29, 2014

Mildred E. Parker of Rutheron, NM passed away on January 29, 2014. Services will take place at a later date. This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.

Luz Martinez Sr.

Luz Martinez Sr.

Jan 28, 2014

Luz J. Martinez, Jr., 81, of Taos passed into the Lords hands on January 28, 2014. He was a long time resident of Ranchos de Taos, the son of Luz Sr. and Seinda Martinez of Ranchos de Taos. He is survived by his wife, Elmira Mondragon-Martinez of Canon, his daughters, Yolanda Wabinga of Taos (Jerry) and Marie Castillo of Sacramento,...

Augustine Harmon

Augustine Harmon

Jan 27, 2014

Augustine J. Harmon, 83, of Ranchitos peacefully passed away on January 27, 2014. Augustine served in the Army National Guard. He was employed with the Taos Municipal Schools for 32 years as Supervisor Custodian of building and grounds. He was an avid outdoorsman, his passion was fly fishing and he loved to take his family on fishing trips every weekend....

Charlie C. Anaya

Charlie C. Anaya

Jan 24, 2014

Charlie C. Anaya, 80 of Stanley, NM passed away on January 24, 2014, to complications of diabetes and a massive heart attack. Charlie was born on October 14, 1933 in Galisteo, NM to parents Virginia and Frank S. Anaya. He retired from the Stanley Landfill as a caretaker for 29 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virginia...

Ralph Armijo

Ralph Armijo

Jan 23, 2014

Ralph passed away on Jan. 23, 2014. He leaves this earth to join his daughter Sharon, his parents, Juan G. and Antonia, sisters, Lupita, Agnes & Theresa C. He leaves behind his wife, Balbie, grandson, Daniel and granddaughters, Shelby and Sierra. His family finds peace and comfort in knowing that Ralph prepared every day to join his heavenly father. Services...

Eloy Tafoya

Eloy Tafoya

Jan 23, 2014

Passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2014. A Memorial for the honorable veteran Mr. Eloy Timothy Tafoya will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Join Rivera Family Funeral Home in Celebration of his life. This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.

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