Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Max Goff
Jul 15, 2012
Max Paul Goff, 75, of Chimayo passed away peacefully on July 15, 2012. He was born to Rex Goff and Nellouise Kunch in 1939. No services will be held.
Lucy J. Santistevan Himes
Jul 15, 2012
Lucy J. Santistevan Himes passed away on Sunday July 15, 2012 after a lengthly illness surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Josepha Santistevan, son, Pedro E. Gutierrez, granddaughter, Kristina Gutierrez, brothers, Tommy (Bataan March Survivor), Lawrence and George Santistevan and aunt Pricilla Mudd. She is survived by husband John W. Himes, sons,...
Max Goff
Jul 15, 2012
Max Paul Goff, 75, of Chimayo passed away peacefully on July 15, 2012. Services are pending at this time.
John Ryan Vallejos
Jul 15, 2012
John Ryan Vallejos, 23, of Amalia passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2012. He is survived by wife, Crystal Vallejos, children, Isiah and Christian Vallejos, parents, Gus and Lori Vallejos, sister, Tracy, brothers, Kevin and Donhvan, nephew, Amadais, grandparents, Gustavo and Roberta Vallejos of Amalia, Alonzo and Hazel Martinez of Colorado and numerous relatives and friends. Rosary was recited on...
Gary Stribling
Jul 14, 2012
Gary Stribling 78 of Valle Escondido passed away on July 14, 2012. Per his wishes there will be no services.
Adrian Gonzales
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)...
Arthur L. Ortiz
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,...
Patrick Vernon Romero
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...
Jean Balestrini
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....
Delfina Medina
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.
Andrew Anthony Abhold
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,...
Damian Jose Jimenez Sr.
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...
Jose A. Velez
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...
Corina Cardenas
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),...
Aaron Rael
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...
Richard J Cebada
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...
Thomas C Allen
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...
