Obituaries

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

Bences A. Chacon

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

Jerry Robert Carrillo

Jerry Robert Carrillo

Jun 13, 2012

JERRY ROBERT CARRILLO Age 57, of Glorieta, passed away June 13, 2012. He is preceded in death by his father, Manuel Carrillo; son, Paul J. Carrillo; brother-in-law, Morris F. Abeyta Sr., sister-in-law, Christine E. Carrillo. He is survived by his daughters: Angel Lujan (Anthony), Denise Lujan; grandchildren: Chantel, Isaiah, Mariah, Patrick and Jesse; mother, Lucille; brothers: Larry, Charlie (Mary); sisters:...

Federico 'Cippy' Trujillo

Federico 'Cippy' Trujillo

Jun 13, 2012

Federico Cipriano Trujillo passed away peacefully on June 13, 2012. Private services were held.

Kay Soloman

Kay Soloman

Jun 12, 2012

Kay Soloman 70 of Taos passed away on June 12, 2012. Full obituary will be posted as soon as it is available.

Wanda Lee Fortlage

Wanda Lee Fortlage

Jun 11, 2012

Wanda Lee Fortlage, 73, of Angel Fire passed away on June 11, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents, L.C. Revell Snow and wife Ola. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Glenn A. Fortlage, children, Caren Dautremont (Mike), Jerry Scott Miller (Liz), 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and brother, Lester Snow. Public visitations were held on...

Juan Ignacio Romero

Juan Ignacio Romero

Jun 11, 2012

Juan Ignacio Romero, 53, long life resident of Llano Quemado, passed away unexpectedly on June 11, 2012. He worked for JIR Excavation. He is preceded in death by son, Ignacio Romero and parents, Adelaido and Lucy Romero. He is survived by his wife, Shelly, children, Juan Steven Romero (Tammy), Ashley Romero (Fidel), Kendra Romero (David), Brianna Lucia Romero, grandchildren, Emree...

Sylvia Diamond Elliott

Sylvia Diamond Elliott

Jun 10, 2012

Sylvia Diamond Elliott Died June 10, 2012 in the presence of her husband and daughter. "She was a fighter to the end", said her attending oncologist. Sylvia grew up in Claremont New Hampshire where she graduated valedictorian of her 1961 high-school class. After her undergraduate degree in Biology from Simmons College in Boston, she joined an advanced degree research technology...

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