Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Michael L. Casados
Sep 8, 2013
Michael L. Casados, 55, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on September 8, 2013. He was currently employed by the Questa Ranger District and worked for the US Forestry Service for 35 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Elizabeth Casados and brother, Gilbert Casados. He is survived by his wife, Manuela de Ponte, sisters, Eloida Torres...
Barbara Cawley
Sep 6, 2013
Barbara Jean Cawley 81, long - time resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away Friday, September 6th surrounded by love. She is survived by her husband of 60 years Bernard, five children: Bernard Jr., Pamela, Alicia, Walter and Michael; their spouses; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. A Rosary will be held at 10:00am on Friday, September...
David G. Becerra
Sep 5, 2013
David G. Becerra Passed away September 5, 2013. A Memorial Service was held at Assembly of God Campground Tabernacle, 2667 US 84 Chama, NM 87520 on Thursday, September 12, 2013. Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home (505) 753-2288. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com

Bernice Chela Ananda
Sep 5, 2013
Passed away on September 5, 2013. She was from Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Bernice Chela Ananda
Sep 5, 2013
Bernice "Chela" Ananda, passed away on September 5, 2013. Bernice was from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home (505) 753-2288. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com

Bertlan Chato
Sep 5, 2013
Bertlan Chato, of San Jose, New Mexico, passed away on September 5, 2013. Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home (505) 753-2288. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com

Rafaela Gonzales Salvidrez
Sep 4, 2013
Rafaela Gonzales Salvidrez, 83, of Santa Fe, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2013. A Visitation will be held on Monday, September 9, 2013 at 6p.m. at Rivera Family Funeral Home Chapel in Espanola. A Mass was held on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at Our Lady of Guadalupe, (417 Agua Fria St. Santa Fe) with burial to follow at Rosario...
Frances Rosita Jefferson
Aug 31, 2013
Frances Rosita Jefferson, 87, of Santa Fe passed away on August 31, 2013. Frances had a really sweet spirit and was a social butterfly who loved all her family and friends dearly. She and her husband, Joe enjoyed each others company and loved to spend their time dancing. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe R. Jefferson, parents,...
Victoria Marie Waltz
Aug 29, 2013
Victoria Marie Waltz, 26, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on August 29 2013. She is preceded in death by her father, Fred Waltz, grandmothers, Hilde Waltz and Dorothy Huml and grandfather, William Huml. She is survived by her mother, Diane Waltz, sisters, Rachel Sampson (Seth), Alicia Waltz, grandfather, Robert Waltz and many other relatives and friends. She was a 2005...
Leonard Walter Kappen
Aug 28, 2013
Leonard Walter Kappen, 86, of Taos passed away on August 28, 2013. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Becker. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Kappen, sons, Keith Kappen (Pat), Kent Kappen, nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held on September 4, 2013 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Taos. Interment will...
Elisa Archuleta
Aug 28, 2013
Elisa Archuleta 90, of Santa Fe, passed away peacefully in her sleep hugging her teddy bear on Wednesday, August 28, 2013. Preceding her in death were her parents, Conrado and Clotilde Archuleta, and her beloved aunt Modestita Martinez from Salt Lake City, Utah and cousin, Eva Garcia. Surviving her is Eloisa L. Block who was her guardian along with her...
Roman Apodaca
Aug 27, 2013
Roman Apodaca, 90, of Santa Fe, passed away on August 27, 2013. Ramon was born in 1923 in Santa Fe. He is preceded in death by his parents, Severo and Francisca Apodaca. Also preceding him in death is his son in law, Rudy Medina, two brothers, and four sisters. Roman is survived by his wife; Frances Apodaca, daughters; Connie Medina...
Carolyn Taylor
Aug 27, 2013
Carolyn Ford Taylor, 74, passed away on August 27, 2013 following a lengthy illness. She was born in Tampa, Texas to Coyle Ford and Hazel Dell Wallace. A woman of many interests and talents, she operated an art gallery in Knoxville, Tennessee for several years. After her children were grown, she pursued her own talents in the fiber arts, jewelry...
Delmy Villa-Prada
Aug 25, 2013
Delmy Villa-Prada 20, of Santa Fe, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 25, 2013.
Ramon Martinez
Aug 23, 2013
Ramon L. Martinez Ramon L. Martinez, 70, of Chamisal passed away August 23, 2013 unexpectedly.
Maria S. Vigil
Aug 23, 2013
Maria S. Vigil, 92, of Cerro passed away on August 23, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Vigil and son, Adelmo Vigil. She is survived by her sons, Ernest Vigil of Cerro, Hubert Vigil (Lorraine) and Max Vigil (Barbara), 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Public Visitation was held on August 26,...
John R. Trujillo
Aug 20, 2013
John R. Trujillo, 53, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2013. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Adelia and Silviano Trujillo and special aunt, Martha Vigil. He is survived by his son, Silviano Trujillo, wife, Laura Trujillo, mother, Fabiola Trujillo, brother, Philip Trujillo (Connie), sisters, Wilma Espinoza, Cathy Trujillo, Peggy Thomas (Glenn) and Eletha Trujillo, half...
Harold Lisa
Aug 20, 2013
Harold Lisa age 90 passed away peacefully on the morning of August 20, 2013. Originally from Hoboken, NJ, he recently moved to Taos to be with his children. He is survived by his 3 daughters, 2 son-laws, Mona and Sal Policastro, Annette Lisa, Cynthia and Vito Petruzzella, 2 grandchildren, Arielle and Alexandra Petruzzella, 3 brothers and 1 sister. Predeceased by...