Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Leonor Chavez
Nov 14, 2011
Leonor Maria Chavez, 79, of Llano Quemado passed away November 14, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eligio and Josefina Chavez, siblings, Dolores Lopez Bunde, Andres Chavez, Carolina Espinoza, Jose, Salomon and Lawrence Chavez and Bella Mondragon. She is survived by her siblings, Tina LeDoux, Mary Ann Olguin, Sophia Lopez (Edwardo), Juanita Chavez (John), many nephews, nieces,...
Lily Gomez
Nov 13, 2011
Lily Odelia Gomez, 92, a life-long resident of Taos, passed away on November 13, 2011. She was born in 1919 in Springer, NM. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, John C. Gomez. Lily is survived by four sons; Vernon A. Gomez and wife, Lucille of Las Vegas, Nevada; John C. Gomez and wife, Patty of Placitas, NM;...
Laverne Beardsley
Nov 13, 2011
Laverne R. Beardsley, 73, of Santa Fe, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2011. He was born on September 17, 1938 in Saginaw, MI, to Adeline and Roy, and married Isabel M. on August 17, 1957 in Los Ojos, NM. Laverne is survived by his wife, Isabel M., sons, Tom (Donna) and Mike (Heather), daughter, Sharen Beardsley, brothers and sisters,...
Elerio Leo Mondragon
Nov 13, 2011
Elerio Leo Mondragon, 71, of Los Cordovas passed away November 13, 2011. He was a devoted Hermano of the Talpa Morada. He is preceded in death by his father, Elfido Mondragon, sister, Claudina Mondragon and father in law, Flavio Cordova. He is survived by his wife, Bernice Mondragon, children, Angelica Mondragon (Elizardo), Cristina Mondragon (Manuel), Michelle South (Lee), David Mondragon...
Antonio Felix Ortiz
Nov 13, 2011
Antonio Felix Ortiz, 79, a resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011. Tony was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He had a passion for horses. He trained several horses and was a very good horseman. He retired from the Motor Vehicle Department where he worked for many years. Antonio is preceded in death by...
Leonardita "Lala" Vigil
Nov 12, 2011
Leonardita Lala Vigil, 102, of Cundiyo, NM died peacefully on November 12, 2011. She will be dearly missed by her family, many relatives and friends. Tia Lala always served and helped her family. Later in life she worked for other families as a housekeeper and child care in Espanola, Santa Fe and Los Alamos. She was a member of Holy...
Armando Vigil Sr.
Nov 11, 2011
Armando Vigil Sr., 84, of Questa went to be with our Lord on November 11. 2011. Armando was born and raised in Questa and attended and graduated from Costilla High School in 1947. After high school he joined the military and served in the army during the Korean Conflict. He was a very skilled wood worker for over 60 years...
Paulette Frayer
Nov 9, 2011
Paulette Vasquez Cebrian Frayer, 31, of Santa Fe, passed away on November 9, 2011. She was born on June 8, 1980 in Butuan City, the Philippines to Merlen Vasquez Cebrian and Paul Mondoy Cebrian and married Daniel Keith Frayer on December 21, 2003 in Phoenix, AZ. Paulette is survived by her spouse, Daniel Keith Frayer and daughter, Eliana Lucia Cebrian...
Orlando Garduno
Nov 9, 2011
Orlando A Garduno, 65 of Chimayo, died peacefully on Wednesday November 9, 2011. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, and went to be with our Lord on November 9, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents Serafin Garduno and Theresa Knisley; and brothers, Michael and Jerry Garduno. Orlando is survived by his wife of 47...
Albert Ponce
Nov 8, 2011
Albert Ponce, 94, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at his home in Santa Fe. A graveside service was conducted on November 14, 2011 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Joynelle Beheler
Nov 7, 2011
Joynelle Katherine Beheler, 83, of Albuquerque passed away on November 7, 2011. She is preceded in death by husband, Jake Beheler. She is survived by daughters, Lynn (Gilbert) of Taos and Kerry of Mt. Horeb, WI, grandchildren, Lauren, Julia, Dylan and Christine of Taos, Rachael and Maggie of Wisconsin. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Francine O. Lawrence
Nov 7, 2011
Mrs. Francine O. Lawrence, age 83 of Los Alamos, NM. died peacefully on Monday November 7, 2011 in her beloved Los Alamos. She was born in Longbeach, CA. to the late Alvord and Francine Greenacre. She was also preceded in death by brother William John greenacre and sister Emma Catherine Barger. She met Jim Lawrence, "the love of her life",...
Richard B. Castellano
Nov 7, 2011
Richard B. Castellano Age 42 of Santa Fe- Glorieta, NM passed away on November 7th, 2011. He is the son of Richard J. Castellano and Rosella L. Castellano. He is preceded in death by his Mother Rosella L. Castellano. He is survived by Richard J Castellano(Father), Keith Castellano( Brother), RuthAnn Castellano- Piatt(Sister), Aunts Uncles and Many Cousins. A rosary and...
Ramon Olivas
Nov 6, 2011
Ramon Olivas was born December 17, 1954. He is survived by his 3 sons, Edward, in Espanola, and Danno & Michael Olivas with their 1 and 2 daughters respectively: Johanna, Isabella and Scarlett respectively, in Portland, Oregon. Ramon is also survived by his sisters, Gloria Madrid of Albuquerque and Susie Baca of Albuquerque, brothers; Joe Olivas of Ranchitos, Manuel Olivas...
Timothy S. Romero
Nov 6, 2011
Mr. Timothy S. Romero, age 50 of Santa Ana, CA. died on Sunday November 6, 2011 in Santa Fe, NM. He was born to the late Francisco and Mary Jane Romero in California, and worked primarily as an automobile mechanic on high-end sportscars. He had a great sense of humor and will be missed by his large family in New...
