Obituaries

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

Modesto S. Espinoza

Modesto S. Espinoza

Sep 14, 2013

Modesto S. Espinoza 69, of Chimayo, NM passed away on September 14, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents Carmen and Ramoncita Espinoza, his sister Priscilla Espinoza. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Miquelita R. Espinoza, of Chimayo, son, Kenneth Espinoza (Pamela) Santa Fe, son, Ronald S. Espinoza (Mary) of Chimayo, grandchildren, Jeremy, Ashley, (Michael...

Telesforo Eliverio Garcia

Telesforo Eliverio Garcia

Sep 13, 2013

Telesforo Eliverio Garcia, 84, of Des Montes passed away on September 13, 2013. He is preceded in death by his wife, Teodora Valerio Garcia, infant children, Pablito, Maryann and Marcella Garcia, parents, Juan Albino Garcia and Eligia Martinez Garcia, in-laws, Juan Pablo and Rosabel Valerio, brothers, Frank (Raquel), Tomas and Heliodoro Garcia, sisters, Pulqueria Giron (Valentin), Elizaida Duran (Salome) and...

Art White

Art White

Sep 10, 2013

Our beloved friend, Art White passed away on September 10, 2013 and returned home to his Father in Heaven. Thomas Arthur White Sr. born in 1954 in Albuquerque, NM to parents, Harvey Louis White and Caroline Mary Bragg. He is preceded in death by his parents, and infant son Raymond Louis White. Surviving him are his children, Thomas Arthur White...

Johnny J. Martinez

Johnny J. Martinez

Sep 9, 2013

Johnny J. Martinez, 40, of Espanola, NM, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2013, Due to a lengthy illness. He is preceded in Death by his Father, Jose J. Martinez, Mother, Eliza, two brothers Gilbert and Lloyd, grandmother, Pablita. He is survived by his Biological mother, Lupita Martinez, of Espanola, his Spouse, Lorene Naranjo, of Espanola, sisters, Pearl Lopez, of...

Michael L. Casados

Michael L. Casados

Sep 8, 2013

Michael L. Casados, 55, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on September 8, 2013. He was currently employed by the Questa Ranger District and worked for the US Forestry Service for 35 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Elizabeth Casados and brother, Gilbert Casados. He is survived by his wife, Manuela de Ponte, sisters, Eloida Torres...

Barbara Cawley

Barbara Cawley

Sep 6, 2013

Barbara Jean Cawley 81, long - time resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away Friday, September 6th surrounded by love. She is survived by her husband of 60 years Bernard, five children: Bernard Jr., Pamela, Alicia, Walter and Michael; their spouses; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. A Rosary will be held at 10:00am on Friday, September...

David G. Becerra

David G. Becerra

Sep 5, 2013

David G. Becerra Passed away September 5, 2013. A Memorial Service was held at Assembly of God Campground Tabernacle, 2667 US 84 Chama, NM 87520 on Thursday, September 12, 2013. Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home (505) 753-2288. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com

Bernice Chela Ananda

Bernice Chela Ananda

Sep 5, 2013

Passed away on September 5, 2013. She was from Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Bernice Chela Ananda

Bernice Chela Ananda

Sep 5, 2013

Bernice "Chela" Ananda, passed away on September 5, 2013. Bernice was from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home (505) 753-2288. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com

Bertlan Chato

Bertlan Chato

Sep 5, 2013

Bertlan Chato, of San Jose, New Mexico, passed away on September 5, 2013. Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home (505) 753-2288. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com

Rafaela Gonzales Salvidrez

Rafaela Gonzales Salvidrez

Sep 4, 2013

Rafaela Gonzales Salvidrez, 83, of Santa Fe, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2013. A Visitation will be held on Monday, September 9, 2013 at 6p.m. at Rivera Family Funeral Home Chapel in Espanola. A Mass was held on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at Our Lady of Guadalupe, (417 Agua Fria St. Santa Fe) with burial to follow at Rosario...

Frances Rosita Jefferson

Frances Rosita Jefferson

Aug 31, 2013

Frances Rosita Jefferson, 87, of Santa Fe passed away on August 31, 2013. Frances had a really sweet spirit and was a social butterfly who loved all her family and friends dearly. She and her husband, Joe enjoyed each others company and loved to spend their time dancing. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe R. Jefferson, parents,...

Victoria Marie Waltz

Victoria Marie Waltz

Aug 29, 2013

Victoria Marie Waltz, 26, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on August 29 2013. She is preceded in death by her father, Fred Waltz, grandmothers, Hilde Waltz and Dorothy Huml and grandfather, William Huml. She is survived by her mother, Diane Waltz, sisters, Rachel Sampson (Seth), Alicia Waltz, grandfather, Robert Waltz and many other relatives and friends. She was a 2005...

Leonard Walter Kappen

Leonard Walter Kappen

Aug 28, 2013

Leonard Walter Kappen, 86, of Taos passed away on August 28, 2013. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Becker. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Kappen, sons, Keith Kappen (Pat), Kent Kappen, nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held on September 4, 2013 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Taos. Interment will...

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