Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Leo Santistevan
Apr 14, 2013
Leo Santistevan, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died on April 14, 2013 surrounded by his family and friends. Coming of age in the late 1950s, he loved fast cars, Coca-Cola, and Elvis Presley. He also loved and was loved by his family and countless friends. He was a former employee of the City of Albuquerque, and a member of the...
John R. Vigil
Apr 14, 2013
John R. Vigil, 56 of Espanola, was called home to the Lord on April 14, 2013. He is survived by his wife Mary Jo; his children Jonathan (Abby), Jolyne (Jay), Eric (Sarah) and Jessie Calabaza; four grandchildren he adored; Lorenzo, Annjolie, Graciella and Jonathan; parents Mary and Raymond Vigil, siblings Anthony (Liz), Ray Jr. (Laura), Bertha Sandoval (Tony), and Debbie...
Virginia G. Garcia
Apr 14, 2013
Virginia G. Garcia, 91, of Espanola passed away on April 14, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe A. Garcia in 2008. She is survived by her children, Irene A. Garcia of Espanola, Ezekiel Garcia and wife, Theresa of Ranchitos, Julian Garcia of Ranchitos, Rebecca Floyd and husband, Jim of Arroyo Seco, siblings, Mary Fuentes of Florida,...
Helen Dominguez
Apr 13, 2013
HELEN MARGARITA DOMINGUEZ Age 62, resident of Santa Fe, Passed away April 13, 2013. She was born in Las Vegas, NM to Clara and Miguel Montoya who have preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Lucio Montoya; nieces: Yvonne Montoya and Shirley Tapia; mother and father-in-law, Antonio and Isabel Dominguez. Helen is survived by...
Sara D. Padilla
Apr 12, 2013
Mrs. Sara D. Padilla, age 74 of Tesuque, N.M. died peacefully with her family near her side, on Friday April 12, 2013. She is survived by her beloved husband Jose Padilla, and a loving family who will all remember her fondly. All arrangements are pending.
Sara D. Padilla
Apr 12, 2013
Sara D. Padilla of Tesuque went home to peacefully rest with our Lord on April 12, 2013 at the age of 74. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucas and Cleotilde Benavidez; son, Andrew, brothers, Ernesto, Jose, Frank, Jackie, sister, Lucille and godson, Jackie. Sara is survived by her husband, Jose mother in law, Gabrielita, children, Joanne (Raymond)...
Agnes Valencia
Apr 11, 2013
AGNES VALENCIA 61, of Pecos, NM passed away April 11, 2013. Agnes is preceded in death by her husband, Isaac E. Valencia; parents, Higino and Tomacita Quintana. Agnes is survived by her son, Eric Valencia; daughter, Katherine Valencia; grandson, Miguel Valencia; and granddaughter, Tomacita Valencia all of Pecos. She is also survived by brothers: Cristobal (Tesse), Sixto (Esther), Leroy (Sandra),...
Theresa Ann Lara
Apr 9, 2013
Theresa Ann Lara, age 59, a resident of Santa Fe, NM. passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 9, 2013. Born in Santa Fe, Theresa is survived by her son Robert Augustine Rodriguez, daughters; Jazmin Lara and Tatiana Lara, as well as other beloved members of the family. She will be dearly missed by all of those who knew her and...
Arthur Guarriello Jr.
Apr 8, 2013
Mr. Arthur Guarriello Jr., age 74, a resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on April 8, 2013. A visitation and rosary were held on April 14, 2013. Funeral mass was celebrated on April 15, 2013. Both services were held at St. John the Baptist Church in Santa Fe. Interment followed at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Julian A. Romero
Apr 8, 2013
Julian A. Romero, age 86, of Santa Fe died peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2013. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 11:00am at Rodeo Road Baptist church, 3405 Vereda Baja, in Santa Fe. Interment will follow at 2:15pm at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, with Military Honors.
Jose C. Garcia
Apr 7, 2013
Jose C. Garcia, age 84, a resident of Espanola, NM passed away peacefully on April 7, 2013. He is preceded in death by his infant son Johnny Patrick Garcia, wife Benita V. Garcia, parents Juan B. and Marina A. Garcia, parent-in-laws Gabriel and Josefita Valdez, sister-in-laws Margaret Archuleta and Odelia Garcia, brother in-laws Gusman and Gabe Valdez May their souls...
Juan C. Gonzales
Apr 7, 2013
Juan C. Gonzales, 72, of Taos passed away on April 7, 2013. He is preceded in death by his wife, Imelda P. Gonzales, mother, Elisa Gonzales, sisters, Virginia Pacheco Carabajal and Lorraine Lozoya. He is survived by his children, Floyd Gonzales (Georgina), Edward Gonzales (Renee), Gary Gonzales (Carla E.), John Gonzales (Sammi), Isaac Gonzales, 13 grandchildren and many other relatives...
Esther L. Sanchez
Apr 7, 2013
Esther L. Sanchez, age 74, a resident of Chama, NM passed away on April 7, 2013 in Albuquerque, NM. She is preceded in death by her parents Frederico and Cecilia Lara, brother Joe Lara, sister Bella Garcia and granddaughter Aleandra Sanchez (passed away 1 day prior). She is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years Trinidad R. Sanchez of...
William Hardy
Apr 5, 2013
Mr. William Hardy, age 52, passed away on April 5, 2013. He was born to Loren Ray Hardy and Dorcia Manson in 1960. No public services were held and the family would like to thank everyone for thier kind words during this difficult time.
Buddy Graves
Apr 4, 2013
Buddy Graves, 77, of Llano Quemado passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2013. He is preceded in death by parents, John and Frona Graves, sisters, Lois Hart and Shirley Foster. He is survived by wife, Mary Graves, children, Roy (Bobbi), John Ray (Mary Jo), Robert Dan (April), Richard Don (Olivia) and Boyd Graves, grandchildren, Amanda, Madison, Don Carlos and Kayla,...
Melanie Ann Brunner
Apr 4, 2013
MELANIE ANN BUNNER Of Tesuque, NM passed away on Thursday, April 4, after many years of bravely fighting a neurological illness under the care of her loving husband, J. Terrence Brunner. A Memorial Service will be held at San Isidro Mission church in Tesuque on May 4, 2013 at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made...
Mona Barragan
Apr 3, 2013
MONA BARRAGAN 37, resident of Espanola, passed away suddenly April 3, 2013. She is preceded in death by her father, Joe Everisto Gurule. She is survived by her loving husband of 4 years, Robert "Tito" Barragan; parents, Gloria Montoya-Manary and Charles Rollo Manary; grandfather and Godfather, Joe Montoya; grandmother and God mother, Rose Montoya; aunt, Shirley Montoya; uncle, Gene Villalobos...
Benjamin Gilbert Chavez Sr.
Apr 1, 2013
Benjamin Gilbert Chavez Sr., 60, of Cordillera passed away April 1, 2013. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Chavez and father, Gilbert Chavez. He is survived by his children, Ben Gilbert Chavez Jr. (Cheryl) of Cerro, Jesus Chavez of Taos, Julia Olivas (Omar) of Arroyo Hondo and Diego Chavez (Sheryl) of Taos, mother, Andreita Chavez, mother of...
Samuel Herrera
Apr 1, 2013
Mr. Samuel Herrera, age 80, a resident of Alcalde, NM passed away on April 1, 2013. He was born on May 11, 1932 and served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He owned and operated 2-H Construction Company for 40 years and built throughout the State of New Mexico. Samuel enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time out in...
