Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Gary Cisneros
Oct 21, 2013
Gary Jerome Cisneros, 46, of Questa passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2013. He is preceded in death by his father, Ernie L. Cisneros, grandparents, Samuel and Emilia Duran and Ernestino Cisneros and Eloisa V. Cisneros, numerous aunts and uncles. He is survived by his mother, Annadella Cisneros, sisters, Danette Rael (Malaquias) and Georgiana Rael (Matthew), brother, Brian J. Cisneros...
Susan Bachrach
Oct 21, 2013
Susan Bachrach, 79, of Taos passed away peacefully in her home on October 21, 2013. She was born Mary Susan Clement to Adam and Elaine Clement. She is survived by her sister, Janie Dillon, sons, John Bachrach and his wife, Rae, Hunter and his wife, Charlotte. Susan earned her Registered Nurse degree from University of Virginia, where she met her...
Tyra A. Ulibarri
Oct 20, 2013
Tyra A. Ulibarri, 34 of Santa Fe passed away on October 20 2013. Tyra Allison Ulibarri, 34 of Santa Fe passed away on October 20, 2013. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert (Bobby) Ulibarri, paternal grandparents, Gilbert and Margaret Ulibarri, Maternal grandparents, Antonio and Juanita Gurule, godfathers, Clyde C. Carter and Joe Maestas. Uncles, Robert, Leo, Rudy,...
Mary Ann Caldwell
Oct 20, 2013
66, passed away on October 20, 2013 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, after a long illness, which she fought to the end (Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension). She was born in Detroit, Michigan. She went to Detroit College of Law. She was the Managing Attorney for the Detroit office of Oppenheimer, Wolff and Donnelly. She is preceded in death by her father,...
Emelina "Emily" Padilla
Oct 17, 2013
Emelina Emily Padilla, 79, of Des Montes passed away on October 17, 2013. She is preceded in death by her infant daughter, Yolanda Padilla, son, Ernest Padilla, grandchildren, Jaclynn Padilla and Jaime Velasquez, parents, Mardoqueo and Cicilia Tafoya. She is survived by her husband, Maurilio Padilla, children, Elias Padilla (Lydia), Eliseo Padilla (Leticia), Daniel Padilla (Elsie), Yvonne and Lori Padilla,...
Celestino Sanchez
Oct 15, 2013
Celestino Sanchez, 98, of Amalia passed away on October 15, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents, Emilio and Isabel Sanchez, brothers, Chencho, Willie, Ted, Carlos, Felimon, Amarante and Luterio Sanchez, sisters, Rebecca Trujillo, Amada Maes, Vicentita Barela and Beatrice Cordova. He is survived by his wife, Lugardita Sanchez, children, Diana Sanchez (Fernando), Edmund Sanchez (Suzanne), Veronica Lovato...
Felix "Chuple" Gonzales
Oct 14, 2013
Felix Chuple Fernando Gonzales, 66, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2013. He is preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Cohn Gonzales, parents, Isaac and Maria Gonzales, brothers, Jimmy, Isaac and Thomas Gonzales, sister, Rafalita Gonzales, grandparents, Castulita and Salmon Cisneros and Faustino and Emerengia Gonzales. He is survived by his daughter, Luz Gonzales Jimenez (Hugo), grandchildren,...
Philip L. Graybull
Oct 12, 2013
Philip L. Graybull, 40, of Albuquerque passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2013. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, May W. and Jose P. Maestas. He is survived by his parents, Margarito J. and Cecilia Lucero of Taos, sister, Maya Graybull (Alfonso) of Taos, nephew, Nicholas Fresquez, special friend, Catherine Berger, aunt, Teresa Montoya (Abel) and family,...
Maximilien Samson Francois
Oct 11, 2013
We celebrate the life and honor the sudden passing of Maximilien Samson Francois, also once known as Aliosha, on October 11th, at the age of 58. He resided in Vallecitos (Chamisal), overlooking the gorgeous mountains he called home. May he find peace and light in this next chapter. He will be missed dearly, but his light continues to live in...
Mary Kimbrell
Oct 11, 2013
82, Passed away October 11, 2013. She was born in Utica, NY. She was preceded in death by her mothers: Lena Weed and Barbara Holden; fathers: Morris E. Gallagher and Charles Holden. She is survived by her daughters: Anita, Maureen, Linda; grandchildren: Eddie (Anna) and Araseli; great grandchildren: Sage, Halianna, Sequoia; special men in her life, Daniel, Erik and Chris....
Betty M. Herrera
Oct 10, 2013
Betty Lopez Herrera, 64 a resident of Espanola passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2013. She was born and raised in Nambe. She graduated from Pojoaque High School in 1968 and went on to work for LANL and the State of New Mexico. Betty was preceded in death by her parents: Maclovio and Rose Lopez, nephew Gregory Lopez, paternal grandparents,...
David Michael Winch
Oct 7, 2013
David Michael Winch, 78, of El Prado passed away unexpectedly on October 7, 2013, while riding his bicycle. After moving to Taos in 2002, he served as President for the ULCNA Board. He loved Taos. He also loved skiing, kayaking, canoeing and was an avid bicyclist. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Winch, children, Michael Winch, Janet McBarnes, Martin...
Angie Roibal
Oct 7, 2013
Angie F. Roibal was called to the Lord on October 7, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on April 2nd in Tesuque, NM and married her love Raymond Roibal. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Roibal and her parents, Daniel and Gabrielita Gurule, inlaws, Ralph and Lucia Roibal and her brothers and sisters,...

Raymond Anaya
Oct 7, 2013
Raymond A. Anaya, 66 of Lamy, NM passed away suddenly. Ray was preceded in death by his daughter Darlene Anaya, parents, Andres & Josephine Anaya, sister Viola Anaya, brother Michael Anaya. He leaves behind his wife Geneva of 44 years, daughters Elizabeth Padilla, Victoria Anaya, Brother Jake (wife) Theresa, sister Cathy (husband) Jose, four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews....
Felix Ronquillo Sr.
Oct 5, 2013
92, Passed away October 5, 2013. He was called home to be with our Lord and his loving wife, son, and family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Candelaria and son, Felix Jr., as well as his parents, brothers, sister and numerous other relatives. He leaves behind his loving daughter, Rosaline and son, John and other relatives. Felix...
Elma Suazo
Oct 5, 2013
Elma Suazo, 74, of Albuquerque formerly of Taos went to be with the Lord on October 05, 2013. She is preceeded in death by her husband; Ray Suazo, parents Andres and Maria Medina; brothers, Ernest and Willie Medina; sister, Marina Herrera; brother-in-laws; Robert Suazo, Jr. and Demetrio Herrera; sister-in-laws; Ida and Suzie Medina and nephew; Leroy Herrera, Jr. She is...