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

Jul 14, 2012

Gary Stribling 78 of Valle Escondido passed away on July 14, 2012. Per his wishes there will be no services.

Jul 12, 2012

Adrian Gonzales, 25, of Arroyo Seco passed away on July 12, 2012. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Dolores C. Herrera and Efren Gonzales, uncle, David L. Herrera and cousin, Sarah Gonzales. He is survived by his son, Oliver Solis Gonzales, girlfriend, Elizabeth Atencio, father, Rayes Gonzales, mother and stepfather, Anna and Martin Martinez, brothers, Juan Romero (Tammy)...

Jul 11, 2012

Arthur L. Ortiz, 83, of Taos passed away peacefully at home on July 11, 2012. He is preceded in death by parents, E.B. and Ofelia Ortiz, daughter, Jane Anne Ortiz and brother, Joseph E. Ortiz. He is survived by wife, Marilyn Ortiz, children, Lisa Gillardi (Jim) of Escondido, CA, Susan Holden of San Diego, CA, Ardyth Warren (Darin) of Pennsylvania,...

Jul 9, 2012

PAT V. ROMERO Patrick Vernon Romero, 58, passed away on July 9, 2012. He was born on March 16, 1954 to Filemon and Cecilia Romero. He is preceded in death by his mother, Cecilia Romero. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Pat worked as a Communications Engineer and served the State...

Jul 9, 2012

Jean Banta Balestrini, 86, longtime resident of Los Alamos died July 9th, 2012, surrounded by family at Sombrillo Nursing home. She was born on April 2, 1926 in Los Angeles California to Francis and Mary Banta. Jean Graduated from Fresno State College with a degree in education in 1948. She married Silvio J Balestrini June 22, 1948, in Berkley, California....

Jul 9, 2012

Mrs. Delfina Medina, age 75 of Eagle Nest, NM. died peacefully n Monday July 9, 2012. As per the family request, no services were held.

Jul 8, 2012

ANDY ABHOLD Andy (56) was born on February 22, 1956 and was called to be with the Lord on Sunday July 8,2012. Andy was preceded in death by his father, Harvey Abhold and his mother, Dolores Rivera Abhold. He is survived by: his loving companion VickyForsyth, his daughter Amy and husband Richard Gonzales, Sharon and Anthony Padilla, son Andrew Abhold,...

Jul 8, 2012

DAMIAN J JIMENEZ SR Age, 65, of Santa Fe, passed away July 8, 2012 due to a short illness. He was born April 12, 1947 to Armelinda Romero and Merejildo Jimenez who have preceded him death. He is survived by his wife, Della Jimenez; son, Damian Jimenez Jr.; daughters: Anna Maria Jimenez, Crystal (Dickie Baca); sister and brother-in-law; Judy and...

Jul 8, 2012

Jul 8, 2012

Mr. Jose A. Velez, age 59 of Santa Fe, NM. went to his eternal rest on Sunday July 8, 2012. He was preceded in death by his brother Julio Velez. Jose is remembered as a responsible and friendly person, always endearing to his family. He loved music, singing and playing the guitar and dancing, as well as being outdoors and...

Jul 8, 2012

Corina Cardenas, 87, passed away on July 8, 2012 due to a pre-existing illness. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jacobo and Celina Maestas, 5 brothers and 3 sisters, ex-husband, Jimmy Cardenas, daughters, Sennie Valerio, Terri Cardenas, son-in-law, Michael Valerio, granddaughter, Cheryl Janek and partner of 40 years, Tomas Garcia. She is survived by sons, Santiago, Felix (Carlene),...

Jul 6, 2012

Arón Enrique Rael (Buddy) age 55, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 6th 2012. Surrounded by his family, he faced his death with optimism, courage and faith. Arón was loved and admired by everyone he met because he was kind-hearted, humble, generous, insightful and funny. He loved being a Nuevo Mexicano. Many refer to him as teacher and mentor; everyone...

Jul 6, 2012

RICHARD J. CEBADA, SR. 63, of Santa Fe, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2012 following a lengthy illness. He was born January 13, 1949, the son of Gila and Alcario Cebada. He was raised and schooled in Santa Fe, and served with the U.S. Army, having been discharged in April of 1969. He married Lucy Garcia in Santa Fe...

Jul 4, 2012

THOMAS CARROLL ALLEN Our loving and beloved Thom, 61, peacefully slipped away at dawn on the 4th of July 2012. The holiday is special to the family and always joyfully celebrated both for the nation's and his mother's birth. Thom grew up on the shore of Puget Sound, fishing, digging clams and swimming. At the age of 4 he persuaded...

Jul 3, 2012

Jose F. Miera, 91, of Albuquerque formally of Taos passed away July 3, 2012. He is preceded in death by his wife, Estella Marie Bucklin, parents, Lino and Pilar Miera, sisters, Rafelita Vigil, Evangelina Miera, brother Moises Miera, and grandson Ernest Miera. He is survived by his children, Frank Miera (Olympia), Steve Miera (Marilyn), Lina Miera Medina (Albert), Lawrence Miera...

Jul 3, 2012

Oliver Arellano, 55, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on July 3, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cleo Romo and Celso Arellano, brother, Larry Arellano, niece, Melissa Trujillo, father in law, Henry Gonzales and sister in law, Pamela Trujillo. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Julie Arellano, sons, Marcos Gonzales and Sabastian Arellano and...

Jul 3, 2012

Jul 2, 2012

Jedediah Lee, 32, of Taos passed away on July 2, 2012. He is preceded in death by his brother, Jarrett Sifuentes Lee, grandfather, Charles A. Lee, maternal grandparents, Henry Root Stern and Sarah Hamlin Stern. He is survived by his wife, Augusta Sunshine Duran, parents, Kurt Lee and Elizabeth Stern, sisters Tequa Stern, Jessie and Teala Mackey, nieces and nephews,...

Jul 2, 2012

Frank D. Mondragon, 51, of Talpa passed away on July 2, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Trinidad Mondragon, brother, Ernie Mondragon, sister, Corina Mondragon and niece, Jaclynn Padilla. He is survived by his daughter, Corine Dimas, grandchildren, Matthew and Mireya, brothers and sisters, Gilbert Mondragon (Rocio), Diane Vigil (John), Danny Mondragon (Martha), Elsie Padilla...

Jun 28, 2012