Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Lorenzo Frank Encinias
Jun 27, 2012
Frankie Encinias, 54, of Pecos, NM. died peacefully on Wednesday June 27, 2012. He was born on August 10, 1957 in Anton Chico, NM. to Annie Rael and Casimiro Encinias Sr. He is preceded in death by father, Casimiro Encinias Sr., and nephew Jude Encinias. He is survived by daughters: Francine Valdez and husband Carlos and Julieann Williams and husband...
Narciso Rendon Jr.
Jun 27, 2012
Mr. Narciso S. Rendón Jr, age 85, passed away peacefully at the family home in Chama on Wednesday, June 27, 2012. He had recently attended his granddaughter Jennifer Mattox Kings wedding in Kentucky. Narciso was born on September 7, 1926 to Ignacita Delgado and Narciso Rendón in Velarde, NM and married Porfiria Alcon on May 25, 1951. He is preceded...
Nora Sillas
Jun 27, 2012
Nora H. Sillas, caregiver, 74, of Valdez was led by the hand of the Holy Virgin Mother and ascended into Heaven on June 27, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents, Terecita DeHerrera and Joe Lemos, husband, Lisandro V. Sillas, brothers, Elias Clovis Herrera and Adonias Garcia, uncles, Presentacion, Cornelio and Rufino Montoya, aunt, Eleonor M. Vigil and...
Soraida M. Romo
Jun 26, 2012
Soraida Aurora Romo, 91, of Talpa passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 26, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Corsinio Romo, parents, Fabian and Adelaida Mondragon, son, Fabian Romo, sisters, Juanita and Josephina Romero, brothers, Epifanio, Seberiano and Leonides Mondragon. She is survived by sons, Carlos (Lorencita), Vicente (Georgia Lu), Patrick (Cecilia),...
Cora Sandoval
Jun 24, 2012
Cora M. Sandoval, 84, a life long resident of Taos, passed away on June 24, 2012 at her home. She worked at JC Pennys for 32 years, was a member of the Eagles Club and NARFE. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Louis Taffy Sandoval, three brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her brother, Juan...
Mie Medellin
Jun 24, 2012
Mie Medellin 86 of Mora passed away on June 24, 2012. No public services will be held.
Bences A. Chacon
Jun 23, 2012
Bences A. Chacon, 91, of Arroyo Seco passed away on June 23, 2012. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rosaura Chacon and many siblings. He is survived by his sons, Ermy Chacon (Giomy), Levi Chacon (Ortencia), Francis Chacon (Dolores), Kendrick Chacon, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Funeral service was held on June 27, 2012...
Susan Mcmeans
Jun 21, 2012
Mrs. Susan McMeans, age 68 of Santa Fe, NM. died peacefully on Thursday June 21, 2012 in Santa Fe. All arrangements are pending, and no services have been scheduled.
Frank Jahoda
Jun 21, 2012
Franz Carl Jahoda, who was born in Vienna, Austria on Sept 16, 1930, died peacefully on June 21, 2012. With his family he emigrated via England to the United States in 1939, and spent several years in Michigan where his Americanization included learning about baseball. He became a lifelong Detroit Tiger fan. He earned a BA from Swarthmore College and...
Donna Woodruff
Jun 18, 2012
Donna Woodruff 93 of Taos passed away on June 18th, 2012. Per her wishes no public services will be held.
Rosita Bustos
Jun 16, 2012
Mrs. Rosita Bustos, age 102 of Torrance, CA. died peacefully on Saturday June 16, 2012. She was born in Chamita to the late Gabriel and Catarina Pacheco in 1910, and was a longtime resident of Ranchitos prior to moving to California. Rosita is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jose H. Bustos, 5 sons: Luis, Augustine, Jerry, Cipriano...
Shirley Neomi Lopez
Jun 15, 2012
Shirley Neomi Lopez, age 63 of Chamisal, NM. passed away on Friday June 15, 2012. She was born to Jose and Nora Roybal in Embudo in 1948, and was a special and loving person to her family and friends. She was preceded in death by grandparents; Defino and Eduvigen Medina, and Benito and Ruberta Roybal. She is survived by husband...
Tomas Herrera, Jr.
Jun 14, 2012
Mr. Tomas Herrera, Jr. , age 84 of Abiquiu, NM. died peacefully on Thursday June 14, 2012, in his home. He resided in Albuquerque until retirement, and along with his wife Rosela, made a home in Abiquiu to enjoy the beauty and outdoors. He loved to fish and hunt, and also enjoyed dancing. He was known for his great sense...
