Obituaries

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

Anselmo Rufino Pena

Anselmo Rufino Pena

Nov 13, 2012

ANSELMO RUFINO PENA 79, of Santa Fe, passed away November 13, 2012. He was born in Galisteo, NM on April 21, 1933 to Ursula and Pedro Pena. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Jolene Pena and his parents. Anselmo is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Priscilla Pena; daughters: Judith , Jo Anne (Fred), Jacqueline and...

Lari Mia Roybal

Lari Mia Roybal

Nov 10, 2012

Lari Mia Roybal passed away Saturday, November 10, 2012 at the Saint Mary Rest Home, in Albuquerque. Lari was born March 7, 1942 in Santa Fe, New Mexico the daughter of Niels and Zene Sorenson. She attended Santa Fe High School and graduated in 1960. She was an active member of drama and traffic safety club while attending Santa Fe...

Ruth M. Thomas

Ruth M. Thomas

Nov 8, 2012

Ruth M. Thomas, 94, of Boulder, Colorado passed away on November 8, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband Russell Thomas and parents, Henry and Louise Noeding. She is survived by her children, Rebecca Thomas (John Pitlick), John Thomas (Janice Davidson) and Louise Blair (Ken), 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Memorial service to...

Rachel Romero

Rachel Romero

Nov 8, 2012

RACHEL ROMERO, 89, beloved mother, grandmother and great-mother, entered into eternal rest on Thursday November 8, 2012. Rachel was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Demosthenes Romero, her father Aaron Sena, her mother, Adelaida Martinez Sena, her beloved grandson, Andrew Martinez, her brothers and sister, Roberto, Felimon, and Daniel Sena and Elasia Maes. Rachel was born in Rodarte, NM...

Paul A. Roybal

Paul A. Roybal

Nov 7, 2012

Paul Roybal, 51, of Rio Lucio passed away unexpectedly on November 7, 2012. He is survived by his daughter, Julia Montoya, parents, Teodoro and Eneda Roybal, brothers, Marvin and Michael (Audrey) Roybal, sister, Adelina Cartagena (Carlos) and many other relatives and friends. Rosary was recited on November 9, 2012. Funeral mass was held on November 10, 2012. Both were held...

Sinforosa Borrego

Sinforosa Borrego

Nov 7, 2012

Mrs. Sinforosa Borrego, 83, of El Guique, NM passed away peacefully on November 7, 2012. She was born to Juan Bautista Mascarenas and Victoriana Rendon in 1929 and was married to Adolfo Borrego. Service arrangements are pending and will be announced as soon as they become available. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Inga E. Thompson

Inga E. Thompson

Nov 4, 2012

Inga E. Thompson, 85, of Santa Fe, NM passed away peacefully on November 4, 2012. She was born to Ruben Erickson and Dorothy Dohme in 1927. No public services were held and the family would like to thank everyone for their kind words during this difficult time. Inga will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends.

William Theodore Sikes

William Theodore Sikes

Nov 3, 2012

WILLIAM THEODORE SIKES "BILL" 39, of Santa Fe, passed away November 3, 2012. A Memorial Service was held on Friday, November 30, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 1605 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe. A Reception will follow at the American Legion, 1601 Berry Ave., Santa Fe.

Agnes I. Duran

Agnes I. Duran

Nov 2, 2012

Agnes I. Duran, 85, of Ranchos de Taos passed away peacefully on November 2, 2012. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 10 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church with interment to follow at the Talpa Cemetery. CURRENT SERVICE INFORMATION INCLUDED

Jerry Lee Ruiz

Jerry Lee Ruiz

Nov 1, 2012

JERRY LEE RUIZ Age 35, Medical Assistant Graduate, passed away November 1, 2012. He was born December 29, 1976 to Virginia and Richard Ruiz. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Ricardo and Rose Ruiz. He is survived by his parents; his brother, Enrico (Rachel) Ruiz; nephews Jacob, Estevan and Marcos Ruiz; grandmother Margaret (Blas) Vaquera; aunts Viola (Bernie)...

George Ruben Ortiz

George Ruben Ortiz

Oct 30, 2012

GEORGE RUBEN ORTIZ 75, of Santa Fe, formerly of Chamisal, and of Chimayo, NM, passed away on October 30, 2012. Mr. Ortiz was preceded in death by his parents, George V. and Emiteria Ortiz; and his one and only sister Marianita Torres. He is survived by close friends Candido and Aurora Dominguez of Chamisal; close friends Pauline Pena of Santa...

Jairo Jimenez

Jairo Jimenez

Oct 30, 2012

Mr. Jairo Jimenez, 75, of Santa Fe, NM passed away peacefully on October 30, 2012. He was born to Jorge Jimenez and Gabriela Callejas in 1937 and worked as a Security Guard. No public services were held and the family would like to thank everyone for their kind words and support during this difficult time.

Pauline C De Baca

Pauline C De Baca

Oct 29, 2012

Pauline C De Baca passed away on October 29, 2012. All services are pending at this time and will be posted as soon as they become available. The family would like to thank everyone for their kind words and support during this difficult time.

Pauline C De Baca

Pauline C De Baca

Oct 28, 2012

In Loving Memory of PAULINE M. SALAZAR C DE BACA October 11, 1960 October 28, 2012 Loving mother and best friend to daughters Alea and Angelina C de Baca; wife of Paul C de Baca; daughter of Mary Ann Ortiz-Salazar and Paul Salazar; sister of Michael Salazar and Diana Salazar-Hogrebe. Our Mama was a friend to all, especially children and...

Joe Edwin Hemminger

Joe Edwin Hemminger

Oct 27, 2012

Joe Edwin M. Hemminger, 78, of Taos passed away on October 27, 2012. He is preceded in death by his children, Cyndi J. Hemminger and Jess Edwin Hemminger, parents, Edwin and Tessie Hemminger, sister, Donna Tilson and brother, Max Hemminger. He is survived by his wife, Delores Hemminger, daughter, Dawna Jarvis (Mike), grandchildren, Josh and Nicole Pacheco, Jordan Lea Gonzales...

Peter Lawton Douthit

Peter Lawton Douthit

Oct 27, 2012

Peter Lawton Douthit, poet, author and farmer, passed peacefully into eternity on October 27, 2012, in Taos, New Mexico, at the age of 76. He was born on October 8, 1936, in Bradford PA, lived in New York City, San Francisco and New Orleans, before settling in Taos 33 years ago. He is preceded in death by his sons, John...

Patricia Ann Wittbecker

Patricia Ann Wittbecker

Oct 25, 2012

Patrica Ann Wittbecker, 65, of Wagon Mound, NM passed away peacefully on October 25, 2012. She was born to Roland Till and Alberta Morrison in 1947. No services were held and the family would like to thank everyone for their kind words and support during this difficult time. She will be missed by all of her family and friends.

Augustine J. Martinez

Augustine J. Martinez

Oct 24, 2012

Augustine J. Martinez, 91, of Espanola, NM passed away on October 24, 2012. He was born on May 21, 1921 in El Guache, NM to Andreita and Tomas and married Teresita Garcia in October of 1944 in Santa Fe. Augustine is preceded in death by his parents Tomas and Andreita Martinez; brothers J.D. Martinez, Jose Pat Martinez, Tony Martinez, Paul...

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