Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Salomon Salazar
Jan 22, 2014
J. Salomon Salazar, 87, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2014. Salomon, a lifelong resident of El Guache, New Mexico, is survived by Flora Martinez de Salazar, his wife of sixty-three years, children Teresa Kerstiens (husband Lyle) of Santa Fe, Deacon Miguel Salazar (wife Rosalie) of El Guache, Gloria Shuttles (husband Bob) of La Mesilla, Jose Salazar of Albuquerque and...
Menard A. Martinez Sr.
Jan 22, 2014
Menard A. Martinez Sr., 89, of El Prado passed away on January 22, 2014. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Loretta Rael, grandson, Jason Rael, parents, Juan and Sofia Martinez, brother, Maxwell Martinez and sister, Alice Martinez Knight. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Bettie R. Martinez, children, John A. Martinez (Louella), James Jimmy Martinez...
Ross Lewallen
Jan 21, 2014
"There are no words that can capture and explain the essence of this extraordinary soul. Ross left us sooner than expected but lived more in this life than most live in 20 lives. Originally from Chicago, a graduate of Northwestern University and Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM, he found his home in Santa Fe in the early 70's. He...
Baby Mayakala Garcia
Jan 20, 2014
Newborn Mayakala Ashley Martha Garcia Our Little Angel Of Santa Fe went to be with our Lord on January 20, 2014. She is preceded in death by her great grandmas: Tessie M. Vigil, Maida Quintana, and Conferina Garcia, grandpa, Doroteo Garcia Jr. She is survived by her parents, Loryann Vigil and Miguel L. Garcia, grandparents, Leo Antonio and Denise Vigil,...
Genevieve Alice Jones
Jan 20, 2014
Alice "Nan" Jones, of Arroyo Seco passed away on January 20, 2014. Memorial Service was held on January 26, 2014 atthe First Baptist Church in Taos. Full obituary to follow This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.
Gabriel "Bread Man" Jeantete
Jan 16, 2014
Gabriel G. Jeantete, Breadman. Our dearly loved dad, grandpa, brother and uncle left us on January 16, 2014. Gabriel graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1967. He served in the United States Army from May 1971 to December 1972. He then earned his degree in horticulture from New Mexico State University. He was employed at a few different companies...
Raphael Alberico
Jan 15, 2014
Raphael Ralph Alberico, 79, of Santa Fe died suddenly on January 15, 2014. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Esther, grandson, Robert Trujillo, daughter, Patsy Martinez and parents, Fidel and Olivama Alberico. He is survived by his sons, Ralph Alberico Jr., Paul Alberico and wife, Darla, Michael Alberico, daughters, Deborah Trujillo and husband, Roberto, Carmen Garduno and...
George F. Sandoval
Jan 15, 2014
George Fares Sandoval, 72, of Ranchos de Taos passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roman and Rafelita Sandoval. He is survived by his siblings, Roman Sandoval (Dorothy), Porfirio Sandoval (Betty), Hank Sandoval, Frances Mascarenas (Ben), Susana, Viola and Clorinda Sandoval and other relatives and friends. Arrangements are pending.
Reyes S. Gonzales
Jan 14, 2014
Reyes S. Gonzales, 86, of Arroyo Seco, NM passed away on January 14, 2014. Reyes was born and raised in Abiquiu, NM, attended El Rito Northern Normal High School, and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was owner of Rio Grande Camper Sales. Reyes was preceded in death by his...
Juan O. Ortega
Jan 13, 2014
Juan O. Ortega, 92, of Llano Largo passed away peacefully at his home on January 13, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Ortega was a life time member of the Morada de Llano de San Juan de Nepomuceno. He was a great violin and guitar player, he loved fishing, woodworking and his candy. He was a great teller of...
Abel J. Espinoza
Jan 13, 2014
Abel J. Espinoza, 28, of Talpa passed away peacefully on January 13, 2014. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Tita Sanchez. He is survived by his mother, Joanne Rascon (Guillermo), brother, Alfredo Espinoza (Valerie), sisters, Celina Espinoza (Jesus) and Rocsanna Espinoza, nieces, Anayell and Anayi, nephews, Jerome and Santos, his padrinos, Eugene and Patsy Sanche, numerous...
Abel Espinoza
Jan 13, 2014
Abel J. Espinoza, 28, of Talpa passed away peacefully on January 13, 2014. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Tita Sanchez. He is survived by his mother, Joanne Rascon (Guillermo), brother, Alfredo Espinoza (Valerie), sisters, Celina Espinoza (Jesus) and Rocsanna Espinoza, nieces, Anayell and Anayi, nephews, Jerome and Santos, his padrinos, Eugene and Patsy Sanchez, numerous...
Sarah Maestas
Jan 12, 2014
Maria Sarafina (Sarah) Salazar Maestas December 1926 January 12, 2014 Maria Sarafina (Sarah) Salazar Maestas (87) born to Jose Ramon and Francusquita Desales Atencio Salazar in San Juan Pueblo on December, 1926, passed away on Sunday evening, January 12, 2014 at her home in Valley Estates surrounded by her family. Sarah married Benito Maestas, son of Jose Ignacio and Fedelina...
Sabino A. Ortiz
Jan 9, 2014
Sabino A. Ortiz, a Los Alamos National Lab retiree, age 91 of Santa Cruz, NM passed away on January 9th, 2014 at the home of his niece Fabiola and Nelson Cournoyer under Hospice care. He died peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born in 1922 to Jose Daniel and Porfiria B. Ortiz. He is preceded in death by his...
