Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Thomas Bishop
Dec 2, 2011
Thomas John Bishop, 63, of Eagle Nest passed away unexpectedly on December 02, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mary Bishop. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Norah Bishop, daughters, Christine Ann Bishop, Nora Denise Balsamo (Sam), Mary Elizabeth Bishop (Miles Lage) and Angela Pacheco (Jerry), grandchildren, Juliet, Marion, Sammy, Tallee, Lillian,...
Arthur R. Trujillo, Sr.
Dec 2, 2011
Arthur R. Trujillo, Sr., age 85 of Espanola, NM. died peacefully on Friday December 2, 2011. He was born to the late Fernando and Cleotilde Trujillo in Espanola in 1926. He is a United States Army veteran, and enjoyed time spent with family, ranching, farming and hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents and also sisters Mary Vigil,...
Nolia Chavez Martinez
Dec 1, 2011
Mrs. Nolia Chavez Martinez, age 84 of Chimayo, NM. died peacefully on Thursday December 1, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband Leopoldo "Leo" Martinez, and dear son Martin Jude Martinez. She was born & raised in Vaughn, NM., and graduated from Vaughn High School. She was the Vaughn town clerk, and had also worked at Citizens Bank,...

Scott Michael Kastner
Nov 30, 2011
Mr. Scott Michael Kastner, age 61 of Santa Fe, NM., died peacefully on Wednesday, November 30 2011. His family was near his side as he went to his eternal rest. Arrangements for cremation are being made, there is no public visitation.
Pauline Romero
Nov 26, 2011
Ms. Pauline Romero, age 87 of Santa Fe, NM. died peacefully on Saturday November 26, 2011 at her residence. She was born to the late Benito Romero and Braulia Tapia in Tapia, NM. and worked for many years at White Swan Laundry in Santa Fe. She was preceded in death by daughter Wanda Lucero, and is survived by: sister Lucy...
Maria Irene Vargas
Nov 24, 2011
Maria Irene Vargas peacefully passed away on November 24, 2011 at the age of 77 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was born to Dionisio Vargas and Cayetana Banuelos on October 20, 1934, in Valparaiso, Zacatecas Mexico and was a longtime resident of Las Cruces, NM. She is preceded in death by her father Dionisio Vargas and Sister in Law...
Raymond Shiel
Nov 21, 2011
Ray Shielself-taught artist, designer, craftsman, musician, companion, and fatherpassed away peacefully on November 21, 2011. A thirty year resident of Taos, Ray was born in Providence, RI. Over the years, he touched and entertained countless people. For a time, he was lead singer and guitar player for the house band, The Wild Turkey, in Red River. Later he applied his...

Claire Pierpoint
Nov 20, 2011
Mrs. Claire Pierpoint, age 88 of Santa Fe, NM. died peacefully on Sunday November 20, 2011 in Santa Fe. She is survived by her daughter Carol-Renee Pierpoint and other relatives. Arrangements for cremation have been made, no public services will be held.

Shirley J. Reynolds
Nov 20, 2011
Shirley J. Reynolds, age 90, a resident of Santa Fe, NM., died peacefully on Sunday, November 20th. Shirley is preceded in death by her father; James R. Hess and mother; Beatrice Jones. She is survived by her children; Leslie and Wendy Reynolds. Cremation is taking place, no services have been scheduled.
Christo Popoff
Nov 19, 2011
Christo M. Popoff of Santa Fe died at home on Saturday November 19th, 2011, at the age of 90. He was born on January 4, 1921 in Svishtov, Bulgaria, to Michail and Ivanka Popoff. He studied law in Sofia, Bulgaria, and received his PhD in Law in Heidelberg, Germany. He received his Masters of Library Science from the University of...
Eliza M. Rodarte
Nov 17, 2011
Eliza M. Rodarte, 98, of Rodarte passed away November 17, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frumencio Rodarte sons, Elmer and Enos Rodarte, parents, Trinidad and Elizita Martinez, grandsons, Jeffrey Gurule, Fernando, Aaron and Ronnie Rodarte, granddaughter, Patricia Armijo, great granddaughter, Elizabeth Rodarte, daughter in law, Ann Rodarte, sister, Aurora Lujan and brother, Fidel Martinez. She is...
Dolores Varoz
Nov 16, 2011
Dolores I. Varoz 88, of Des Montes passed away November 16, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lee Varoz Sr., son, Joel Varoz, parents, Daniel and Rosita Herrera, three sisters and two brothers. She is survived by children, Lolita Baez (Frank) of Denver, Elisia Luna (Pantaleon) of Arlington, TX, Edith Simon (Andre) of Grand Prairie, TX, Lee...
Theresa 'Stacey' Torres
Nov 16, 2011
Theresa J. Torres (Stacey) Stacey Torres, age 80, of Lansing, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2011. She was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on August 1, 1931, the daughter of Agapito and Manuelita Montoya, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her beloved husband Alfred Sr. of 55 years, sons Peter (Debbie), Andrew, Alfred Jr.(Lu),...
Gilda Quintana
Nov 15, 2011
Mrs. Gilda Quintana, age 86 of Cuarteles, NM. died peacefully on Tuesday November 15, 2011 in Oxnard, CA. She was born in San Pedro, NM. to the late Melecio and Braulia Fresquez. Gilda worked for many years at J.W. Owens then she worked at Peoples until retirement. She was a devoted member of the parish of Iglesia De Santa Cruz...
Chris Trujillo
Nov 14, 2011
Christopher Chris P. Trujillo, 43 of Canon passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2011. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Carlos J. and Amelia Trujillo and Feloberto and Euforocinia Montoya. He is survived by his parents, George and Isabel Trujillo, brother, George Trujillo (Patricia), sister, Kathy Romero (Alfredo), nephews, Alfredo Romero Jr., Carlos Romero (Bernadette), Robbie Trujillo, niece,...
Katherine Mapes
Nov 14, 2011
Katherine Salie Mapes passed away on November 14, 2011 at her home in Taos, NM. Kathy was born in Los Angeles, CA. She and her late husband, David Mapes, owned and operated the much loved Tio Vivo Toy Store in Taos for over twenty years. In recent years Kathy had become a student again, studying art at UNM Taos. She...