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

Aug 27, 2011

Mrs. Phyllis Mae Phillips, age 83 of Los Alamos, NM. died peacefully on Saturday August 27, 2011 in Los Alamos, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband John Richard Phillips in 2000. She was born in Denver, CO. to the late Frederick Appleton and Hazel L. Fenske-Appleton. She was a longime resident of Los Alamos, since 1947, and...

Aug 25, 2011

Charlotte M Sanchez, 92, went to the Lord on August 25-2011. Born in Raton, NM on March 24-1919. She was preceded in death by her parents Victor and Albina Martinez, the love of her life, husband Toby Clovis Sanchez Sr, sister Corina Martinez, brother Victor M Martinez, sons Toby Jr and baby Ernest, and nephew Ted Sanchez. Charlotte is survived...

Aug 24, 2011

Whitney Ann Russell, age 48, was called to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 24, 2011. Whitney was taken from us as a result of a tragic automobile accident on the outskirts of Española. Whitney is survived by her daughter, Teresa I. Duran of Charleston, South Carolina; mother Yvonne T. Russell, father Richard L. Russell and...

Aug 24, 2011

Margaret Soveida Medina of Santa Fe died on August 24, 2011 from complications of diabetes and congestive heart failure. Born on December 7, 1943, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Margaret was adopted and reared by her paternal grandparents Epimenio and Margarita Medina, who preceded her in death. Also, preceding her in death are her Uncle Delfino Medina of Penasco, her maternal grandparents...

Aug 23, 2011

Lois Atkins, 85, a resident of Ponce De Leon passed away on August 23, 2011. She was born in Harlan County, Kentucky to Virgil and Della Brock. Lois is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Atkins and son, David Atkins. She is survived by her son, Larry Atkins (Teri) of Pascagula, Mississippi, son, Roger Atkins (MaryAnne Redding) of Santa...

Aug 22, 2011

Aug 21, 2011

Elmer J. Sanches, 73, of Santa Fe, NM passed away on August 21, 2011. He was born on April 14, 1938 in Costilla, NM to Helen Barela and Carlos Sanchez. Elmer is preceded in death by his father, Carlos Sanchez, mother, Helen Sanchez, and sisters, Mary Ann and Mildred. He is survived by his sunshine, Mable DeHerrera, daughter, Paula Arellano,...

Aug 21, 2011

George Otto Bjarke

George Otto Bjarke passed away peacefully August 21st, 2011 in his beloved Los Alamos, New Mexico, at the age of 88. The son of Nels and Rebekka Bjarke, George was born in Tacoma, Washington on October 10th, 1922. When WW II broke out George was drafted into the U.S. Army and was assigned to the 2nd Infantry...

Aug 20, 2011

William J. Carter, 77, originally from Ohkay Owingeh but more recently from Albuquerque, NM. died peacefully on Saturday August 20th in Albuquerque. He was born to the late Mathew and Marion Cata in Santa Fe. He is survived by his wife Irma Carter of Albuquerque, and children; Patsy Cata, Carol Cata, Adolph Cata, Mary Carter and William Carter as well...

Aug 20, 2011

Aug 18, 2011

Margaret A. Cordoba, 96, of Taos passed away August 18, 2011. She is preceded in death by husband, Antonio Cordoba, son, David Cordoba, grandson, Michael Cordoba, sister, Jenny Montoya and brothers, Eddie and Louis DesGeorges. She is survived by son, Michael Cordoba, daughter in law, Roseann Cordoba, grandchildren, David (Janet), Danny (Carmen) and Mark Cordoba, great grandchildren, Anthony Bella, Taylor,...

Aug 18, 2011

Ruby V. Ortiz passed away peacefully and with dignity at home with her loving family on Thursday, August 18, 2011. She was born and raised in Mora, NM and attended boarding schools in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her parents, Servana and Pedro Velasquez and brothers, Joe and Eppie Velasquez. She is survived by her...

Aug 18, 2011

Rafaelita Borrego, 86, of Vadito passed away August 18, 2011. She is preceded in death by her son, Michael Borrego, grandson, Marcus Marky Lujan, parents, Elizardo and Filomena Mascarenas, sisters, Teofilita Montoya, Tillie Apodaca and Lillian Mascarenas. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Eliseo Borrego, children; Christine Lujan and husband Orlando, Andrew Borrego and wife Vivian, grandchildren,...

Aug 16, 2011

Jose Maria Cortez, 86, of El Prado passed away August 16, 2011. He is preceded in death by his son, Francis Pancho Cortez, brothers and sisters, Dolores Garcia, Emilio Cortez, Josefa Jones and Jose L. Cortez. He is survived by his wife, Mary Cortez, children, Prescilla Varos (Elizario), Betty Sandoval (Porfirio), Phoebe Cordova (Jose), Bella Martinez (Arturo), Rosemary Miera (Roger),...

Aug 16, 2011

Patrick Ryan Keith born March 25, 1949, went to be with the Lord on August 16, 2011. He was originally from Hammond, Indiana, and more recently of Espanola, New Mexico. He worked as a heavy equipment motor repairman in the Chicago steel mills and later as a medical equipment installer and technician when he moved to Denver,and later to Trinidad,...

Aug 15, 2011

Aug 13, 2011

James Mayson, 56, of Rancho Mirage, California passed away suddenly on August 13, 2011. He was the son of Thomas & Edna Mayson. James was a dedicated juvenile probation officer in Riverside County for more than twenty years. He was educated at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs. He loved motorcycles and sports cars, and he was an avid...

Aug 13, 2011

Sam Wood, 27, a resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 13, 2011. Sam is survived by his parents Michael L. Wood and Donna L. Wood. Services will be held at Moore Funeral Home in Tulsa, OK.

Aug 11, 2011

James Herrera, 50, of Des Montes passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2011. He is preceded in death by his father, Jacobo Herrera, grandparents, Santiago and Cesarita Fresquez, Daniel and Rosita Herrera. He is survived by his mother, Cervellona Cerve Herrera, sisters, Patsy Vargas (Lawrence), Susan Herrera and Pearl Yeager (Tom), nephews, Jacob and Jeffrey Vargas, Isaac Vigil, niece, Briana...

Aug 10, 2011

Sebastian Gordon, 39, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2011. All services are pending.