Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Efren Jaramillo
Jan 13, 2012
Efren Jaramillo, 72, of Chimayo, NM passed away on January 13, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents Ramon and Pabilita Jaramillo, son Randy Jaramillo, GodParents Prudencio and Frances Martinez, brothers Floyd and Tony Jaramillo, sisters Lorencita Baca, Ermelinda Chavez and Soraida Vigil, and brothers in law: Eligio Baca, Nestor Chavez, and Tiny Vigil. Efren is survived by...
Darlene Guillen
Jan 13, 2012
Mrs. Darlene Guillen, age 49 of Velarde, NM. died peacefully on Friday January 13, 2012 in Albuquerque. She was a lifelong resident of Velarde, was loving in the respect that she placed her families' needs before her own, and was always a very strong person. She was preceded in death by her husband Marty Guillen, and father Bernardo Valdez, and...
Patricia Anne Bareiss
Jan 13, 2012
Patricia Ann Sanford Bareiss was born in Takoma Park, Maryland on June 30th 1938 of mother Mildred Watt and father Ralph Miller. She spent her youth in Maryland and Houston, Texas. She wed William E. Sanford Jr. and on March 13th 1970 gave birth to Mark William Sanford, her only child. Patricia attended California State University, Long Beach California B....
Lucia A. Arellano
Jan 12, 2012
Lucia A. Arellano 77, of Arroyo Hondo, passed away January 12, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, Celso Arellano, parents, Manuel and Anita Rael, sisters, Teodora Garcia, Lupita Garcia, Rose Martinez and infant sister Piedadcita Rael. She is survived by daughters, Yolanda Chacon (Ed) and Debbie Martin (John), grandchildren, Laura Hissem (Zac), Lynn Chacon, Jonathan Martin (Lori),...
Marian Imbs
Jan 11, 2012
Marian H. Imbs, 95, of Santa Fe, passed away on January 11, 2012. No services were held.
Martha Martinez
Jan 11, 2012
Martha Oliva Martinez 57, of Questa, passed away January 11, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carlos Jose Martinez and parents, Antonio and Antonia Villalobos. She is survived by her children, Lisette Archuleta (Frank Garcia) , Martha Romero (Richard), Carlos Martinez (Valerie), Gloria Martinez (Tom Gonzales), Aurora Martinez (Ricky Casias), Antonia Espinoza (Matthew Baca), sisters, Adela Villalobos,...
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.
