Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Carla Martinez Jeantete
Nov 16, 2012
Carla Martinez Jeantete, 28, of Talpa passed away on November 16, 2012. She is preceded in death by grandparents, Pablo and Rosa Martinez, Lola Young, and Max Trujillo, uncle Robert Benavidez, nephews, Angelo Benavidez, Randy Medina, and cousin Richard Blair. She is survived by her husband, Anthony Jeantete, children, Dominique, Angelo, and Shania, parents, David Martinez, and Rebecca Young, brothers,...
John F. Taylor
Nov 15, 2012
Mr. John F. Taylor, 93, of Los Alamos passed away on November 15, 2012. He was born to Fleming Taylor and Rachel Fowler in 1919 and worked as a Drafts Man. John was a member of the United States Army. A visitation was held on November 20, 2012 at the Rivera Family Funeral Home Chapel in Santa Fe, NM. A...
Sostenes J. Mascarenas
Nov 14, 2012
Sostenes J. Mascarenas, 83, of Espanola, NM passed away on November 14, 2012. He is preceded in death by his mother Antonia Mascarenas and father Meliton Mascarenas, 1st wife and mother of his children Donelia Mascarenas, 2nd wife Josephine Mascarenas, sons: Michael and Johnny Mascarenas, daughter Barbara Jean and grandchildren: JD Mascarenas Jr., Eric Vigil, Angel Garcia, Eliza Martinez and...
Ernest Loya
Nov 14, 2012
Ernest F. Loya, 28, of El Prado passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2012. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Doña Maria Carmen Chavez Mandujano. He is survived by his wife, Elizaria Loya, parents, Esther and Leroy Romero, biological father, Oscar Loya, brothers, James Loya (Deanna), Isaias Loya, Pedro Loya, sisters, Clorinda and Casandra Romero, parents-in-law, Donald and...
Jimmy C Bell
Nov 14, 2012
JIM C. BELL 76, of Santa Fe, passed away November 14, 2012 due to an extended illness. He was born in Espanola, NM on May 20, 1936. He is survived by his wife, Nelda Bell; son, John Bell (Christy); grandsons: Johnny Bell (Shannon), James Bell (Lisa), Casey Bell and Codey Bell; one great granddaughter, Averie Bell; ; sister, Dorothy Ann...
Dora Salazar
Nov 13, 2012
Dora Salazar, 70, of Pilar passed away peacefully on November 13, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Salazar, father, Seferino Suazo and sister, Virginia Leyba. She is survived by her children, Pedro Salazar and wife, Diana, Randy Salazar (Lisa), LaVerne Martinez (Peter), Kristella Salazar (Steven) and Freida Salazar, 13 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, mother, Priscilla Suazo,...
Anselmo Rufino Pena
Nov 13, 2012
ANSELMO RUFINO PENA 79, of Santa Fe, passed away November 13, 2012. He was born in Galisteo, NM on April 21, 1933 to Ursula and Pedro Pena. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Jolene Pena and his parents. Anselmo is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Priscilla Pena; daughters: Judith , Jo Anne (Fred), Jacqueline and...
Lari Mia Roybal
Nov 10, 2012
Lari Mia Roybal passed away Saturday, November 10, 2012 at the Saint Mary Rest Home, in Albuquerque. Lari was born March 7, 1942 in Santa Fe, New Mexico the daughter of Niels and Zene Sorenson. She attended Santa Fe High School and graduated in 1960. She was an active member of drama and traffic safety club while attending Santa Fe...
Ruth M. Thomas
Nov 8, 2012
Ruth M. Thomas, 94, of Boulder, Colorado passed away on November 8, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband Russell Thomas and parents, Henry and Louise Noeding. She is survived by her children, Rebecca Thomas (John Pitlick), John Thomas (Janice Davidson) and Louise Blair (Ken), 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Memorial service to...
Rachel Romero
Nov 8, 2012
RACHEL ROMERO, 89, beloved mother, grandmother and great-mother, entered into eternal rest on Thursday November 8, 2012. Rachel was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Demosthenes Romero, her father Aaron Sena, her mother, Adelaida Martinez Sena, her beloved grandson, Andrew Martinez, her brothers and sister, Roberto, Felimon, and Daniel Sena and Elasia Maes. Rachel was born in Rodarte, NM...
Paul A. Roybal
Nov 7, 2012
Paul Roybal, 51, of Rio Lucio passed away unexpectedly on November 7, 2012. He is survived by his daughter, Julia Montoya, parents, Teodoro and Eneda Roybal, brothers, Marvin and Michael (Audrey) Roybal, sister, Adelina Cartagena (Carlos) and many other relatives and friends. Rosary was recited on November 9, 2012. Funeral mass was held on November 10, 2012. Both were held...
Sinforosa Borrego
Nov 7, 2012
Mrs. Sinforosa Borrego, 83, of El Guique, NM passed away peacefully on November 7, 2012. She was born to Juan Bautista Mascarenas and Victoriana Rendon in 1929 and was married to Adolfo Borrego. Service arrangements are pending and will be announced as soon as they become available. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
Inga E. Thompson
Nov 4, 2012
Inga E. Thompson, 85, of Santa Fe, NM passed away peacefully on November 4, 2012. She was born to Ruben Erickson and Dorothy Dohme in 1927. No public services were held and the family would like to thank everyone for their kind words during this difficult time. Inga will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends.
William Theodore Sikes
Nov 3, 2012
WILLIAM THEODORE SIKES "BILL" 39, of Santa Fe, passed away November 3, 2012. A Memorial Service was held on Friday, November 30, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 1605 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe. A Reception will follow at the American Legion, 1601 Berry Ave., Santa Fe.
Agnes I. Duran
Nov 2, 2012
Agnes I. Duran, 85, of Ranchos de Taos passed away peacefully on November 2, 2012. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 10 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church with interment to follow at the Talpa Cemetery. CURRENT SERVICE INFORMATION INCLUDED
Jerry Lee Ruiz
Nov 1, 2012
JERRY LEE RUIZ Age 35, Medical Assistant Graduate, passed away November 1, 2012. He was born December 29, 1976 to Virginia and Richard Ruiz. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Ricardo and Rose Ruiz. He is survived by his parents; his brother, Enrico (Rachel) Ruiz; nephews Jacob, Estevan and Marcos Ruiz; grandmother Margaret (Blas) Vaquera; aunts Viola (Bernie)...
George Ruben Ortiz
Oct 30, 2012
GEORGE RUBEN ORTIZ 75, of Santa Fe, formerly of Chamisal, and of Chimayo, NM, passed away on October 30, 2012. Mr. Ortiz was preceded in death by his parents, George V. and Emiteria Ortiz; and his one and only sister Marianita Torres. He is survived by close friends Candido and Aurora Dominguez of Chamisal; close friends Pauline Pena of Santa...
Jairo Jimenez
Oct 30, 2012
Mr. Jairo Jimenez, 75, of Santa Fe, NM passed away peacefully on October 30, 2012. He was born to Jorge Jimenez and Gabriela Callejas in 1937 and worked as a Security Guard. No public services were held and the family would like to thank everyone for their kind words and support during this difficult time.
