Obituaries

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

Arthur J. "Art" Ortiz

Arthur J. "Art" Ortiz

May 14, 2014

Arthur J. Ortiz of San Pedro, NM passed away on May 14, 2014. He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Cecilia Ortiz, his children, Rita Garcia, Rick Ortiz (Beth), Theresa McDermitt (Shorty) and Gloria Ortiz. Grandchildren, James Garcia (like a son), Victoria Garcia, Paula Cabrera (Javier) and family, Jenny Gonzales, Rick Ortiz Jr. and family, Jeremy Hackward,...

Jose O. Padilla

Jose O. Padilla

May 13, 2014

Jose O. Padilla, age 81 of Tesuque went to be with our Lord in Heaven on May 13, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife Sarah Padilla, his son Andrew (Andy), and his mother Grabielita Padilla. He is survived by his children, Chris Padilla, (Renee), Bernice Padilla (Antonio), stepdaughter JoAnn Nava (Ray). Also surviving him are his adopted...

Amabe Garduno

Amabe Garduno

May 13, 2014

Al Garduno, age 66, of Nambe, NM passed away on May 13, 2014 at the VA Hospital in Albuquerque, NM after an illness. We was pre-deceased by his parents Amabe and Bernie Garduno, Sister, Frances Martinez, nephew, Rick Sanchez and brothers-in-law Larry Naranjo, and Robert Martinez. Al is survived by siblings; Lourdes (Gilbert) Sanchez, Lola (Albert) Trjuillo, Lalo Garduno, Genevieve...

David F. Dingman

David F. Dingman

May 12, 2014

David Francis J. Dingman, 54, of Two Peaks passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2014. He is preceded in death by his father, Daniel B. Dingham. He is survived by his mother, Frances Dingman, wife, Cindy Dingman, daughters, Rhonda Coutu, Naomi Coutu, Danielle Dingman (Gary Fike), Monica Dingman, (Danny Guffanti), 10 grandchildren, brother, Craig Dingman (Denise), sisters, Monna Dingman (Anne),...

Benedicto Valdez

Benedicto Valdez

May 12, 2014

Benedicto Valdez, 92, of Vadito passed away on May 12, 2014. He was Valedictorian of his high school graduating class. He is the oldest living member of the family. For many years he was a Lector and Eucharist Minister and attended catholic school in Penasco with the Sisters. He worked for many years as a clerk for Alex Owen at...

Fabiola Duran

Fabiola Duran

May 12, 2014

Fabiola M. Duran, The Chile Lady, 83, of Ranchos de Taos passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 12, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan E. Duran, sons, Ramon Duran and Blas E. Duran, brother, Blas Romero and sister, Ida Romero. She is survived by her children, Johnny and Isabel Duran, Meliton Duran and...

Octaviana Pichardo

Octaviana Pichardo

May 11, 2014

Octaviana Pichardo, 54 of Santa Fe, NM passed away on May 11, 2014. The 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.

Frank Vigil

Frank Vigil

May 11, 2014

Frank Michael Vigil, 50, a resident of Budaghers, NM, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 11, 2014. Frank loved the outdoors, camping, good food and good times. He was a 3rd generation barber at Center Barber Shop and had been a barber for many years. He worked hard and built his own home and helped others build theirs. He loved...

Christa Gallegos

Christa Gallegos

May 10, 2014

Christa Jo Gallegos, 37, of Questa passed away unexpectedly on May 10, 2014. She is survived by her children, Alayna Gallegos and Mateo Jaramillo, parents, Tomas and Sharon Gallegos, brother, Tomas Gallegos, sister, Denise Gallegos, grandmother, Eva R. Gallegos, numerous aunts and uncles, other relatives and friends. Funeral mass was held on May 15, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic...

John Lebus

John Lebus

May 10, 2014

John Andrew Andy LeBus, 55, of Angel Fire passed away unexpectedly on May 10, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Ann LeBus. He is survived by his daughters, Sara LeBus Kan (Jonathan) and Emily LeBus, sisers, Mary K. LeBus, Suzanne Rocoo (Jim), many other relatives and friends and his beloved dog, Rosie. Memorial service will...

Fidel Palemon Cardenas

Fidel Palemon Cardenas

May 7, 2014

Fidel Palemon Cárdenas 84, of El Prado passed away on May 7, 2014. He is preceded in death by his wife, Felicita Victoria Sanchez Cárdenas, parents Felix and Petrita Valdez Cárdenas, brothers and sisters, Manuela, Guadalupe, Teodora, Rafaela, Presillano, Jose Rafael, Mario Lafayette, Lucia Cárdenas, and Cora Trujillo. He is survived by his brothers, Luis (Cora) Cárdenas and Antonio Cárdenas,...

Ann Willcutt

Ann Willcutt

May 6, 2014

Ann Willcutt, 77 of Santa Fe, NM passed away on May 6, 2014. The 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.

Fr. Vidal Martinez

Fr. Vidal Martinez

May 6, 2014

Fr. Vidal Martinez of Chamita, NM passed away on May 6, 2014. Arrangements are pending. The 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.

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