Obituaries

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

Theresa Loretta Silva

Theresa Loretta Silva

Apr 17, 2014

Theresa Loretta Silva, 53, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on April 17, 2014. She is preceded in death by her father, Victoriano Silva, brother, James W. Silva, grandparents, Jose Esequiel and Maria Adela Arellano, Patrocina and Federico Silva. She is survived by her mother, Patricia Viola Silva, brothers and sister, Larry Silva (Evelyn), Rudy Silva (Lillian), Melvin Clifford Silva and...

Andrea M. Herrera

Andrea M. Herrera

Apr 16, 2014

Andrea M. Herrera, 34, of Arroyo Hondo passed away unexpectedly on April 16, 2014. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Juan and Lena DeVargas and Cristobal Cisneros. She is survived by her husband, Viento O. Herrera, children, Santana, Angel, Viento Jr., Sol, Santos, Luna, Cedar and Esperanza, parents, Chris and Loretta Cisneros of El Prado, brothers, Reyes Cisneros...

Rodolfo Gallegos Sr.

Rodolfo Gallegos Sr.

Apr 15, 2014

Rodolfo Gallegos Sr. 79, of Espanola, NM passed away on April 15, 2014. This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited

Eliseo Garcia

Eliseo Garcia

Apr 14, 2014

Loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and father to many. Eliseo Braulio Garcia, 95, died of natural causes on April 14th 2014 at his home in El Prado, Taos, NM. Eliseo was born in La Placita, Taos, NM in 1918 to Juan Francisco and Jacinta Miera. His early youth was on the family farm in La Placita and later in...

Bernie T. Baca

Bernie T. Baca

Apr 14, 2014

Bernie T. Baca, 79 of Chimayo, NM passed away on April 14, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, Romolo and Salome Baca, her brothers Delfin and infant Romolo Baca Jr. She is survived by her sisters, Fabiola, Della, Sally, and Lindy Baca of Chimayo, NM. Brother, Leo Baca (Esther) of Chamita, NM. She is also survived by...

Raymond Vigil

Raymond Vigil

Apr 13, 2014

Raymond M. Vigil, 63, of Denver and formerly of Arroyo Hondo passed away April 13, 2014. He was born in Arroyo Hondo, NM, the son of Julian and Elvira (Arellano) Vigil. On July 31, 1971 he married Mary Lou Vigil, of Taos, NM. Ray was a decorated Vietnam Veteran and was a recipient of two Purple Hearts. He was a...

Maria Isabel (Bell) Mondragon

Maria Isabel (Bell) Mondragon

Apr 13, 2014

She is survived by her spouse, Roberto Mondragon, son Tony Mondragon, siblings Francisco Urrea Jr. (Berta), Carmen Christian (Gene), and grandchildren: Robel and Jamie Taylor, and their children, Diamar Beltran Taylor, Francisco Taylor, Tatianna Taylor and Taio Taylor. Danielle Jaramillo and (David Burger) and her daughter Emma Sandoval, Bonita and Juan Marquez and children Devaughn Montoya, Diaunna Montoya, Kaylyn and...

Delfino Richard Montoya Sr.

Delfino Richard Montoya Sr.

Apr 13, 2014

Delfino Richard Montoya Sr. 42 of Santa Fe, NM passed away on April 13, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Benny and Teresa Montoya, and his wife Janice Montoya. He is survived by his daughters Janae Montoya (Maurice) of St. Louis, MO, Alana Waterman of Las Cruces. Sons Delfino Montoya Jr. (Amanda) of Santa Fe, Jonathan Leyba...

Eli Augustine Martinez

Eli Augustine Martinez

Apr 12, 2014

Eli Augustine Martinez, 1 day old, of Rio Chama, passed away on April 12, 2014. He was born to Miquelle T. Angel and Isaiah A. Martinez, of Rio Chama, NM. He is preceded in death by his Great great-grandparents, Moises & Estella Archuleta of El Rito; Fidel & Adelina Martinez of Rio Chama; Great Grandpa Lino B. Ortiz of Nambe;...

Frances Sutherland

Frances Sutherland

Apr 12, 2014

Frances Sutherland 82. of Los Alamos, NM passed away on April 12, 2014.

Leonard Ezequel Lucier

Leonard Ezequel Lucier

Apr 10, 2014

Leonard Ezequiel Lucier, 57 of Alcalde, passed away Thursday April 10, 2014. He was born October 14, 1956 to William Bill and Sencionita Lucier who precede him in death. Mr. Lucier is survived by his daughters, Wendy Lucier of Albuquerque and Chellsie Lucier of Rio Rancho; three granddaughters: Lilly and Daisy Luna and Emily Anisa Rose Padilla; brothers and sisters:...

Diana Sanchez

Diana Sanchez

Apr 9, 2014

Diana Sanchez, 59 of La Cienega, affectionately known as "Nana" by her family, passed away on April 9, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born on May 16, 1954 and is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Leandro and Julia Chavez; maternal grandparents, Moises and Carmelita Romero. Diana is survived by her parents Processo and Aurora Chavez, her...

Harriett Smith

Harriett Smith

Apr 8, 2014

Harriett Smith, 93 of Espanola, NM passed away on April 8, 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.

Ann Bixby

Ann Bixby

Apr 7, 2014

Ann Olivia Bixby, 83, formerly of Santa Fe, NM, passed away peacefully in Taos, NM on April 7, 2014. She was born in San Diego, CA to William E. and Olive L. Ryan. She was a graduate of San Diegos Hoover High School in 1947, San Diego State University in 1952, and taught school during the following year. In 1953,...

Ann Bixby

Ann Bixby

Apr 7, 2014

Ann Olivia Bixby, 83, formerly of Santa Fe, NM, passed away peacefully in Taos, NM on April 7, 2014. She was born in San Diego, CA to William E. and Olive L. Ryan. She was a graduate of San Diegos Hoover High School in 1947, San Diego State University in 1952, and taught school during the following year. In 1953,...

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