Obituaries

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

George Arias

George Arias

Dec 10, 2012

Mr. George Arias, 74, of Santa Fe, NM passed away peacefully on December 10, 2012. He was born to Placido Arias and Remjia Ortega in 1935. No public services were held and the family would like to thank everyone for their kind words and support during this difficult time.

Louise V. Gelenter

Louise V. Gelenter

Dec 8, 2012

Louise V. Gelenter, 71, of Taos, NM passed away peacefully on December 8, 2012. She was born to Irving Galenter and Lea Reidler in 1941 and worked as a Weaver. No public services were held and the family would like to thank everyone for their kind words during this difficult time.

Louise V. Gelenter

Louise V. Gelenter

Dec 8, 2012

Louise V. Gelenter, 71, of Taos, NM passed away peacefully on December 8, 2012. She was born to Irving Galenter and Lea Reidler in 1941 and worked as a Weaver. No public services were held and the family would like to thank everyone for their kind words during this difficult time.

Ramona L Francisco

Ramona L Francisco

Dec 6, 2012

RAMONA L. FRANCISCO 85, of Santa Fe, passed away 12/6/2012. She was born 2/4/1927 in Pena Blanca to Gregoita and Abel Leyba. Ramona married Joe R. Francisco on 4/30/1951. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; son-in-law Chris F. Sanchez; grandchildren Chris Francisco Sanchez, Tanya Montoya and Kerry Ann; daughter-in-law Pauline Francisco; great grandson Emilio Duran. Ramona...

Michael Joseph Kaczor

Michael Joseph Kaczor

Dec 3, 2012

MICHAEL J. KACZOR II 23, of Glorieta, passed away December 3, 2012. He was born February 12, 1989 to Carol Archuleta and Michael Kaczor. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Gerald Kaczor; grandmother, Ediselda Archuleta; and grandfather, Willie Archuleta. Michael is survived by his mother, Carol Archuleta; father, Michael J. Kaczor of Glorieta; and many aunts, uncles, cousins...

Robert Pineda

Robert Pineda

Dec 1, 2012

ROBERT PINEDA Our loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, went home to the arms of the Lord on Saturday, December 1, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Alice LaRibbas Pineda; siblings: Frankie and Guadalupe; mothers of his children Prescilla Campos and Geraldine Garduno; and nephew Davy Chavez. He is survived by his three children:...

Joshua Isiah Zamora

Joshua Isiah Zamora

Nov 29, 2012

JOSHUA ISIAH ZAMORA 18, joined his mother Angela Pacheco Salazar in the kingdom of Heaven on November 29, 2012. He is also preceded in death his aunt, Paulette Pacheco Macias. Joshua survived by his brother, Jerome (Monique), nieces/nephew: Janessa, Jayla and Jerome Patrick, grandparents: Prescilla Pacheco, Eddie Pacheco (Josie), aunts/uncles: Eddie, Edwina (Daniel), George, Sharon (Henry), Ross (Melanie), Cindy (Andy),...

Annette M Prada

Annette M Prada

Nov 29, 2012

ANNETE M. PRADA Long time Santa Fe resident Annette M Prada, 50, was called to her heavenly father on November 29, 2012. Annette was born as a twin on December 14, 1961 in Santa Fe to Ramon and Maria Roybal. She was married to Mike Prada for 31 years. Her sister Alice Roybal precedes her in death in 1972. She...

Melba Fuentes

Melba Fuentes

Nov 28, 2012

Melba Fuentes 80 originally of El Paso TX, passed away peacefully in Taos on November 28, 2012. She is survived by niece Monica Weaver (Mike) and other numerous relatives and friends. Memorial Service will be held on December 13, 2012 at the Taos Assembly of God Church. Burial will take place on Saturday December 15, 2012 at the Restlawn Cemetery...

Matilde V. Ortiz

Matilde V. Ortiz

Nov 27, 2012

MATILDE V. ORTIZ, 101 A lifelong resident of Arroyo Hondo NM ended her earthly pilgrimage with family members at her side and began her eternal life in the merciful arms of her loving Savior Jesus Christ accompanied by the communion of Saints and Angels on Tuesday, November 27, 2012. She was the daughter of Rómolo and Sabinita (Gonzales) Vigil born...

Samuel Kovac Iii

Samuel Kovac Iii

Nov 27, 2012

SAMUEL KOVAC III Age 52, of Santa Fe, passed away November 26, 2012. He was born in Dallas, TX on August 6, 1960 to Leslie Brydon and Samuel Kovac II. He married Janet B. Taylor on March 19, 2004. He is preceded in death by his mother. Samuel is survived by his wife Janet B. Taylor; father Samuel Kovac; brother...

Rosemary Franzetti

Rosemary Franzetti

Nov 26, 2012

Rosemary Pozzi Franzetti, 59, of Taos passed away peacefully on November 26, 2012. She is known for her metal sculpture work and artistry. She is survived by daughter, Jessica Standlea (Nick), grandchildren, Isabella and Jack, mother, Peggy Moore, sisters, Kathy El Assal, Judith Wright, Janet Griffin, brother, Gary Moore, father of her child, Joe Franzetti (Kitty) and many other close...

Alberto A. Montoya

Alberto A. Montoya

Nov 25, 2012

Alberto Antonio Montoya, 69, of Las Vegas, NM passed away November 25, 2012 at the Lovelace Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. Alberto Montoya was born on May 3, 1943 in Taos, NM to Filemon and Katarina Montoya. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Guadalupe Castellano on December 31, 1961. Over the next 50 years, they raised a family of 4...

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