Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Albert Vidaurre
Feb 26, 2013
Albert Vidaurre, 65, of Taos, loving husband and father was called home into the arms of the Lord on February 26, 2013. He graduated from Quantico, VA FBI Academy and was a major for the Taos Police Department. His passions were geneology, painting and woodcarving. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Alice Vidaurre and grandparents, Tranqulino...
Edward C. Vigil Jr.
Feb 26, 2013
Edward C. Vigil Jr., age 61, a lifelong resident of Taos, NM passed away suddenly on February 26, 2013. He was born on January 11, 1952 to Ales and Cesario Vigil Sr. Edward is preceded in death by his father Cesario Vigil Sr., mother Ales Duran and sister Irene Vigil. He is survived by his sisters Dorothy (Jesus) Gutierrez, Ruby...
Diane Conner James
Feb 26, 2013
DIANE CONNER JAMES Diane Conner James a resident of Santa Fe died February 26, 2013. She was born on November 27, 1936 in Rochester, New York to Dr. and Mrs. James F. Conner. She married E. Ralph James, Jr. of Hampton, Virginia in 1964. She is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and sister, Nancy Conner Benson. Diane...
Connie V. Garcia
Feb 26, 2013
Connie V. Garcia, age 70, a resident of Velarde, NM passed away unexpectedly on February 26, 2013. She was born on December 30, 1942 and was married to her loving husband of 53 years, Richard W. Garcia. Connie is preceded in death by her sons Richie Garcia and Raymond Garcia, grandson Albert Garcia and great-grandson Dion Martinez. She is survived...
Rollin Toohey
Feb 24, 2013
Rollin Lee Toohey, 70, of Alcalde, passed away with his loving wife by his side on Sunday, February 24, 2013 following a lengthy illness. Rol was born on June 12, 1942 in Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents Rollin Leo Toohey and June Emerson Lloyd. Rol is survived by his wife Ermeny, children Steve and Kelly Toohey...
James Mason
Feb 23, 2013
James Mason, 86 of Vadito passed away on February 23rd . He was born in Wichita, Kansas abd graduated from high school and in December, 1944 left for military service in convoy duty in the South Pacific. He returned and in 1950, married Margaret Hetzke of Hesston, Kansas. Shortly thereafter he was called to back to active service with the...
Sofia Romero
Feb 23, 2013
SOFIA (SOPHIE) ROMERO 93, lifelong resident, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013 at home with family by her side. She is preceded in death by her parents Petronila Lucero and Agustin Garcia; husband Valentin Romero; son David Romero; brothers: Esquipula Garcia and Genaro Garcia; and sister Mary Baca. Sophie is survived by her daughters: Angie Anaya (Michael) and Stella Romero;...
Marie Bowles Vigil
Feb 23, 2013
MARIE BOWLES VIGIL passed away February 23, 2013. A Mass will be celebrated at St. Anne Catholic Church on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.
Isaac Villareal
Feb 20, 2013
Isaac Josie Villareal, age 43, a resident of Alcalde passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. Isaac was preceded in death by his mother Yvonne Villareal and father Isaac Griego, grandparents Ernestina and Cesario Villareal and uncle Tino Villareal, cousins Leonard, Gary and Jordan Garcia, Isaac Hernandez, Leo Nevarez, and Andres Villareal Jr. May all their precious souls rest...
John J. Hizny Jr.
Feb 20, 2013
Mr. John J. Hizny Jr., age 68, passed away on February 20, 2013. He was born to John J. Hizny Sr. and Ruth Akerson in 1944 and worked as an Optical Engineer. No public services were held and the family would like to thank everyone for their kind words during this difficult time.
Mary Lou Romero
Feb 20, 2013
Mary Lou Romero, age 77, a resident of Cuyamungue passed away on February 20, 2013. She was born on February 16, 1936 in Santa Fe to Irene and Salvador Abeyta and married Benito Romero in September 1954. Mary Lou is preceded in death by her father, Salvador Abeyta, mother, Irene Abeyta, brother, Robert Abeyta, sisters, Annie Muller and Isabel Abeyta...
Sarah Vences
Feb 19, 2013
Sarah Vences, age 51, a resident of Dixon, NM passed away on February 19, 2013. She was born on November 23, 1961 in Embudo, NM to Ernestina Gonzales and John Patrick Sweeney. Sarahs pride and joy were her son and grandson. She loved all her family. She was a care giver to a few immediate family members. Sarah is preceded...
German Ruiz
Feb 19, 2013
German Ruiz, age 48, a resident of Espanola passed away on February 19, 2013. He was born on June 6, 1964 in California to Delia and Rogelio Ruiz. German is preceded in death by his father Rogelio A. Ruiz, and brothers Abel Ruiz an Rogelio Tito Ruiz. He is survived by his fiancé Annette Chacon of Espanola, NM, daughters Melissa...
Irene J. Valerio-Tafoya
Feb 17, 2013
Irene J. Valerio Tafoya, 53, of Talpa passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2013. She is preceded in death by her mother, Augustina Valerio and stepfather, Sam Lucero, brother, Abner Lucero and brother-in-law, Ralph Aguilar. She is survived by her husband, Nick Tafoya Sr., daughter, Cindy Martinez (Richard), son, Nick Tafoya Jr. (Michelle), grandchildren, Haley Fay Martinez and Joaquin Tafoya....
Esther Encinias
Feb 17, 2013
NESTORITA (ESTHER) ENCINIAS Age 63, resident of Rowe, NM passed away February 17, 2013. She was born to Vivian Sanchez and Federico Encinias. She is preceded in death by her parents; her brother Tony Encinias; sisters: Juana Atencio, Rufina Vigil, Teresa Cardenas, Inez Garcia, Georgia Ortiz and Sheila (Lucille) Albers. Esther is survived by her son, Leonard Armijo; granddaughter Sabrina...
Manuel Santistevan
Feb 16, 2013
Manuel Santistevan, 46, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2013. He is preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Santistevan and aunt, Elise Griego. He is survived by his sister, Lorraine Rascon (Octavio), brother, Robert Santistevan (Juliana), nephews, Robert Jr., Johnny, and Joseph Santistevan and Jorge Rascon, nieces, Crystal and Nadine Rascon, grand niece, Kimberly Rascon, many other...
