Obituaries

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

Leonardita Elizabeth Romero Casias

Leonardita Elizabeth Romero Casias

Nov 2, 2013

Leonardita Elizabeth Romero Casias was born in Embudo, New Mexico, on October 28, 1927 to Juan Andres and Juanita Romero. She passed away peacefully among her family on a beautiful Saturday, November 2nd morning in Chamita, New Mexico. Known by most as Betty, she is preceded in death by her parents, Juan Andres and Juanita Romero; brothers Arturo and Elias...

Paul Manzanares

Paul Manzanares

Nov 1, 2013

Of Santa Fe, passed away Friday November 1, 2013. A Rosary will be held Monday, November 11, 2013 at 7 p.m. at San Isidro Catholic Church. A Mass will be held Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 10 a.m. at San Isidro Catholic Church. This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.

Mabel Trujillo

Mabel Trujillo

Oct 29, 2013

82, lifelong resident of Santa Fe passed away peacefully October 29, 2013. She is now reunited with her husband. She worked at Taxation and Revenue for 25 years, before that she her husband owned a grocery store called Clovis Market. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adeliaido Rivera and Celina Herrera Rivera, husband, Clovis Trujillo, sister, Erlinda Rivera...

Cecilia A. Martinez

Cecilia A. Martinez

Oct 28, 2013

Cecilia Martinez, 73 a resident of Tesuque has passed away on October 28, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband Pete C. Martinez Jr., son, Pete P. Martinez III and parents, Simon and Ruby Apodaca, sister Bessie Marquez. She is survived by sons, Tony and Steve Martinez, daughters, Liz Martinez and Cathy Montano, brother, Danny Apodaca, 16 grandchildren,...

Chandler Kahawai

Chandler Kahawai

Oct 27, 2013

Chandler (Lani) Kahawai, age 52, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away after battling Esophageal Cancer on Sunday October 27, 2013. Lani was preceded in death by his mother, Eleanor Kahawai; brother, Charles Kahawai; brothers-in-laws, Paul (Tony) Nuanes, Steve Nuanes, and Steve Moya. He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Debbie; sons, Paul Lopez and wife Melissa, Chandler...

Mary Katherine Poage-Poppelz

Mary Katherine Poage-Poppelz

Oct 26, 2013

Mary Kathryn Poage-Poppelz, 58, of Ojo Caliente passed away on October 26, 2013.

Melissa Farrell

Melissa Farrell

Oct 26, 2013

Melissa Farrell, 40, of Eagle Nest passed away on October 26, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Adrian Farrell. This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.

Neda Ladjevardi

Neda Ladjevardi

Oct 25, 2013

Neda Ladjevardi, 54, of Tres Piedras, NM passed away on October 25, 2013.

Eva Larragoite

Eva Larragoite

Oct 25, 2013

After 93 years of laughter and love, Eva Lopez de Larragoite has gone to her rest. Eva was a dynamic, creative, independent woman who was a special presence in many lives. Eva was a talented artist, award winning gardener, craftswoman, folk musician, Senior Olympian, champion speller, and enthusiastic line dancer. She had many good friends from the years she lived...

Bernice Torres Florez

Bernice Torres Florez

Oct 24, 2013

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, BERNICE TORRES FLOREZ, age 55, of Mesilla on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque. She was born June 8, 1958 in Taos to Fermin and Irene Marquez Torres. Bernice was an elementary school teacher,...

Budd Gallagher

Budd Gallagher

Oct 24, 2013

BUDD C. GALLAGHER, AGE 91, PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 24, 2013 IN ESPANOLA, NM. BUDD WAS BORN (APRIL 12,1922) AND RAISED IN RED RIVER AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. HE ATTENDED SCHOOL IN RED RIVER AT THE LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE. HE WAS IN THE NAVY DURING WORLD WAR 2 AND WENT TO COLLEGE AT UNM TO BECOME A SHOP AND...

Lucinda "Lucy" Anglada

Lucinda "Lucy" Anglada

Oct 23, 2013

Lucinda Lucy Anglada, 85, of Canon passed away October 23, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents, Emilio and Ignacita Sanchez, many siblings and son-in-law, Antonio Romero. She is survived by her husband, Tito Anglada, children, Agnes Romero, Richard Anglada (Marianne), Harold Anglada (Beatrice), Archie Anglada, Emily Bailey (Tim), Debbie Seifert (Steve), 16 grandchildren, many great-granchildren, sisters and...

Jose L Barela

Jose L Barela

Oct 23, 2013

Joe Naga Barela went peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. He is preceded in death by his father, Ramon Barela, mother, Stella Barela. Brothers, Ray, Danny, Reyes, Gilbert, Leroy and David Barela. He is survived by his loving wife Fide of 45 years, daughters, Michelle (Paul) Apodaca, Josette (Angelica), Angelica (Tino) Chavez. Beloved granddaughters, April,...

Jeanelle Livingston

Jeanelle Livingston

Oct 22, 2013

Jeanelle Livingston passed away on October 22, 2013. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: La Puerta de los Ninos, Penasco; Taos Nonviolence Works; Taos Mountain Home Health Care; or Golden Willow Retreat. A memorial service was held on October 26, 2013 at Rivera Funeral Home. This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is...

Fred Quintana

Fred Quintana

Oct 22, 2013

Fred Joseph Quintana, 52, of Llano de San Juan passed away on October 22, 2013. He is preceded in death by his mother, Vivianita Vigil, brother, Leroy Anthony Quintana, sister, Elizabeth Sanchez, grandparents, Bersabe and Estevan Quintana and Emelia and Jose Rodriguez. He is survived by his father, Juan E. Quintana, daughters, Savannah and Clista Quintana and Angel Romero (Aaron),...

Steve Valdez

Steve Valdez

Oct 22, 2013

Steve Valdez, 56, of Valdez passed away on October 22, 2013. He is preceded in death by his mother, Gertrude Valdez, former wife, Jane Valencia, brother, Carlos Valdez, grandparents, Frank and Adelina Valdez, Isabelita Martinez and Alberto Montano. He is survived by his children, Stephanie (Sergio), Carlos (Amanda), Jesse (Tavita), Andrea (Ricky) and Danielle, father, Jose Valdez, sister, Lorraine Valdez,...

Leo F. Perry

Leo F. Perry

Oct 21, 2013

Leo Perry, 88 of Santa Fe, passed away on October 21, 2013. Services will be held at a later date.

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