Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Luis Baca
Feb 4, 2014
Luis Baca, 63, of Llano Quemado passed away on February 4, 2014. He retired from the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his wife, Diana Baca, parents, Fidencio and Viola Baca, brother, Alex Baca and infant sister, Marie Baca. He is survived by his children, Matthew Baca (Antonia Espinoza), Jerry Baca and Melanie Baca (Jason Gordon), grandchildren,...
David Salazar
Feb 3, 2014
David F. "Boss" Salazar, 43, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2014. He is preceded in death by his father, Leo G. Salazar and brother, Michael A. Salazar. He is survived by his mother, Lydia M. Salazar, brothers and sister, Rick Salazar, Loretta Salazar de Herrera (Hugo), Ernest Salazar, Leonard Salazar, nephews and nieces, Nicholas, Huguito, Alejandro, Carolina,...
Theresa Herrera
Feb 2, 2014
Theresa Marie Herrera Our beautiful Theresa, 62, went home to our Lord on February 2, 2014. Theresa is preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Patricia Herrera; brother, John Michael Herrera and her beloved son, Paul O. Manzanares. She is survived by her son, Kenneth Manzanares (Yvonne), daughter, Stephanie E. Manzanares (Martin), special granddaughter, Monica Loya and numerous adoring...
Eleanor E. Suazo
Feb 1, 2014
Eleanor E. Suazo, 75, of Pilar passed away on February 1, 2014. She is preceded in death by her infant son, Francisco Suazo, grandson, Sammy Gurule, parents, Max and Bersabe Suazo, brothers, Arturo and Max Suazo Jr., sisters, Tila Chavez, Hannah Baca, niece, Sandra Suazo, nephew, Reggie Suazo and sister in law, Genevieve Suazo. She is survived by daughters, Phyllis...
Pres Martinez
Jan 30, 2014
Presciliano (Pres) Martinez age 79, Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, brother and uncle and friend; passed away peacefully January 30, 2014 in Taos, N.M. He was born December 1934 to the late Elias and Susana Martinez of Canones, N.M. Pres met and married and is now with Su Amor por Eternidad Elvira (Vera) Vialpando on August 11, 1956...
Mildred Parker
Jan 29, 2014
Mildred E. Parker of Rutheron, NM passed away on January 29, 2014. Services will take place at a later date. This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.
Luz Martinez Sr.
Jan 28, 2014
Luz J. Martinez, Jr., 81, of Taos passed into the Lords hands on January 28, 2014. He was a long time resident of Ranchos de Taos, the son of Luz Sr. and Seinda Martinez of Ranchos de Taos. He is survived by his wife, Elmira Mondragon-Martinez of Canon, his daughters, Yolanda Wabinga of Taos (Jerry) and Marie Castillo of Sacramento,...
Augustine Harmon
Jan 27, 2014
Augustine J. Harmon, 83, of Ranchitos peacefully passed away on January 27, 2014. Augustine served in the Army National Guard. He was employed with the Taos Municipal Schools for 32 years as Supervisor Custodian of building and grounds. He was an avid outdoorsman, his passion was fly fishing and he loved to take his family on fishing trips every weekend....
Charlie C. Anaya
Jan 24, 2014
Charlie C. Anaya, 80 of Stanley, NM passed away on January 24, 2014, to complications of diabetes and a massive heart attack. Charlie was born on October 14, 1933 in Galisteo, NM to parents Virginia and Frank S. Anaya. He retired from the Stanley Landfill as a caretaker for 29 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virginia...
Ralph Armijo
Jan 23, 2014
Ralph passed away on Jan. 23, 2014. He leaves this earth to join his daughter Sharon, his parents, Juan G. and Antonia, sisters, Lupita, Agnes & Theresa C. He leaves behind his wife, Balbie, grandson, Daniel and granddaughters, Shelby and Sierra. His family finds peace and comfort in knowing that Ralph prepared every day to join his heavenly father. Services...
Eloy Tafoya
Jan 23, 2014
Passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2014. A Memorial for the honorable veteran Mr. Eloy Timothy Tafoya will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Join Rivera Family Funeral Home in Celebration of his life. This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.
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,...
