Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Ada C. Schackel
Jan 8, 2012
Ada C. Schackel, 90, of Santa Fe, passed away on January 8, 2012.Ada Christine Schackel Born August 8, 1921, Ada Christine Biddle Schackel passed away peacefully on January 8, 2012, in the presence of her daughter, Pamela, and her granddaughter, Christi, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The second youngest of 5 children, she outlived her siblings and many other relatives...
M. Callie Williams
Jan 8, 2012
CALLIE WILLIAMS Our dear Callie left this world just after midnight on Sunday morning January 8th after a courageous battle with brain cancer. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by friends, family and her life partner of twenty years, Loretta Ortiz y Pino. Born in Southern California, Callie spent her early years in South Pasadena and Switzerland where she attended...
Margaret Hess
Jan 8, 2012
Margaret MacArt Hess, 98, passed away on January 8, 2012 peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pastor John Ralph Hess; her parents David and Isabel MacArt; her brother William Allen MacArt (Christine) and sister, Jean and nephew Russell O. Hess III (Lori). She is survived by her daughter Betsy Martinez (Robert),...
Patsy Perea
Jan 7, 2012
Patsy Perea, 83, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 25th, 1928 to the late Miguel and Patrocinia Nevares in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She is preceded in death by her sister Trinnie Martin. She is survived by her children Mike Perea, Patricia Hampton, Mary Martinez, Kathleen Eckhardt, and Martin Perea,...
Leo David Padilla
Jan 7, 2012
Leo David Padilla, 61, born May 31st, 1950 gave his tired body to the Lord on Saturday, January 7, 2012. He finally succumbed to the illness that plagued him most of his life. Leo was born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He grew up nestled in the mountains of Upper Canyon Road, where he often sought refuge. A...
James Waterfield
Jan 6, 2012
James L. Waterfield Jr., 81, of Santa Fe, passed away on January 6, 2012.
Antonio Sanchez Jr.
Jan 5, 2012
Antonio Sanchez Jr., 89, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on January 5, 2012 due to a short illness. He was born on August 24, 1922 in Waldo, NM to Concepion Ortega and Antonio Sanchez Sr., and married Eugenia Sandoval on July 20, 1942 in Santa Fe, NM. Antonio is preceded in death by his wife, Eugenia Sanchez, grandson, David...
Julia Girón
Jan 4, 2012
Julia A. Girón, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away peacefully and went to meet the Lord on January 4, 2012. She was born on July 3, 1927 in Taos Junction to Beatriz and Jose Dionicio Archuleta and married Joe E. Girón on January 2, 1951 in Ranchos de Taos, NM. Julia is preceded in death by her father, Jose Dionicio...
Elizabeth Cooley
Jan 2, 2012
Elizabeth M. Cooley (Betty), 89, of Casa Rael, passed away on January 2, 2012 due to several years of diabetes. She was born in Little Falls, New York State to Stanley J. Walsh and Margaret E. Walsh, and married Clark W. Cooley in 1943. She is preceded in death by her sons, Bruce R. Cooley and Craig E. Cooley. She...
Victoria Sandoval
Jan 2, 2012
Victoria Angelina Marie Sandoval, 22, of Santa Fe, passed away on January 2, 2012 due to a lengthy illness. She was born on September 17, 1989 to Stella L. Sandoval and Alvin D. Sandoval. Victoria is preceded in death by her Uncles, Angelo Sandoval and Joseph Lucero, Maternal Grandparents, Robert and Erlinda Lucero, and Cousins, Serena and Shane Toombs. She...
Terecita Deherrera
Jan 1, 2012
Terecita DeHerrera, 91, of Valdez and Denver, CO passed away on January 01, 2012. She is preceded in death by her sons, Elias Clovis Herrera and Adonias Garcia, husband, Matias DeHerrera, parents, Marcos and Genoveva Montoya, brothers, Presentacion, Cornelio and Rufino Monotya and sister, Eleonor Vigil. She is survived by her daughter, Nora Sillas, grandchildren, Juanita Sillas Lucero (Mike), Abel...
Maria Elena Salazar
Dec 31, 2011
Maria Elena Salazar, 82, of Valdez passed away December 31, 2011. She is survived by children, Vickie (Meliton), Robert and Mary Ann, 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Rosary was recited on January 4, 2012. Funeral mass was held on January 5, 2012. Both services were held at the Valdez Church. Interment was held at the Valdez Cemetery.
David R. Vigil
Dec 31, 2011
The family of David R. Vigil (Dave) is sad to announce his passing on Saturday December 31st 2011. David was a Taos High graduate (class of 1974), a veteran of the United States Air Force, a retired Taos High School Vocational teacher (1981- 2006). Dave was currently employed with the Taos County Assessors Office as a Global Information Systems (GIS)...
Elma Faye Kilgore
Dec 31, 2011
Ms. Elma F. Kilgore, age 84 of Los Alamos, passed away due to due to an automobile accident on Saturday December 31, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband Louis D. Kilgore. She was a member of The Los Alamos Hospital Auxiliary & senior Citizens organizations, where she enjoyed Line dancing and playing Pinochle. She moved to Los...
Forrest P. Strong
Dec 30, 2011
Forrest Paul Strong, age 74, a resident of Los Alamos, NM, passed away Friday, December 30, 2011. Forrest was an art teacher for many years in the Los Alamos Public School System. He is preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Strong; sister, Bernita Strong and brother, Neil Strong. He is survived by his son; Nathan Strong of Harpers Ferry,...
Michael C. Dyke
Dec 30, 2011
Mr. Michael C. Dyke, age 61 of Tesuque, NM. died peacefully on Friday December 30, 2011. He is a United States Army, receiving The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea), as well as other medals/awards. . He is survived by his beloved wife Susan, and cherished family members. All services will take place in Santa Fe through our branch location on...
Michael Dyke
Dec 30, 2011
Michael C. Dyke was born on August 11, 1950 and passed away on December 30, 2011 after a tough battle with cancer. He was a lifetime resident of Tesuque, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his parents Lourdes and Norman Dyke. He is survived by his wife of 31 years Susan, his daughter Nancy Arellano, step son Brian...
Mary Flossie Ocanas
Dec 30, 2011
Mary Flossie Ocanas, 78, of Ranchos de Taos passed peacefully away on December 30, 201. Flossie volunteered and for many years managed the Manos Amigos for San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church and was also a member of the Secular Franciscans. She taught school for many years in Wisconsin and in Taos. She is preceded in death by her husband...
