Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Elsa G. Mascarenas
Aug 7, 2011
Elsa Mascarenas, 51, of Taos passed away August 7, 2011. She is preceded in death by her mother, Benita Gutierrez, grandparents, Carmen Orozco de Perez and Juan Perez. She is survived by her father, Cayetano Gutierrez, children, Dennis D, Mascarenas (Noberta), Daisy Mascarenas (Estevan), brothers and sisters, Gloria Gutierrez (Sam), Javier Gutierrez (Maria), Norma Miramontes (Francisco), Chayo Moreno (Francisco), Aide...
Elizabeth Gilmore
Aug 7, 2011
At 8:18 PM on Sunday, August 7, 2011, Elizabeth Gilmore passed away. She was surrounded by her loving husband, her children, her grandchildren, and her dogs. She went very peacefully with infinite grace. Elizabeth assisted many families as their midwife and teacher of other midwives in Taos County since 1978, through the Northern New Mexico Birth Center, of which she...
Judy Trujillo
Aug 5, 2011
Ms. Judy Trujillo, age 60 of Espanola, NM. died peacefully on Friday August 5, 2011. Ms. Trujillo was never married, and had some lengthy health issues that she had to deal with. May she rest in peace with her heavenly father. The family will be holding private services for Judy, and appreciates the kindness & support of friends and family.
Christine Ann Mckee
Aug 5, 2011
Christine Ann McKee, 90, of Los Alamos passed away on August 5, 2011.
Rhoda Frances Sanchez
Aug 4, 2011
Rhoda Frances Sanchez, age 35 of Santa Fe died peacefully on Thursday August 4, 2011. She was born in 1975 to Herminio and Frances Sanchez, and was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her mother Frances Sanchez, companion Michelle Urioste, five nephews/nieces whom she helped raise; Loriann, Marcos, Jacob, and Alicia Sena, and Fernando Sena, Jr.,...
Phillip A. Talachy
Aug 4, 2011
Mr. Phillip A. Talachy, age 80 of Alcalde, NM. died peacefully on Thursday August 4, 2011 in Albuquerque. He was born to the late Matias and Hazel Talachy in Rocky Ford, CO. in 1930. He joined the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1959. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends camping, fishing and hunting. He was...
Ciara Amber Barela
Aug 4, 2011
Ciara Amber Barela, 15, of Penasco passed away on August 04, 2011. Ciara was born at 23 weeks and only weighed 12 ounces and regardless of her daily struggles, she always had a bubbly personality. She was loved by everyone she met, she always greeted everyone with her beautiful bright smile and sparkling eyes. She received many awards, recently receiving...
Joseph Mcginnis
Aug 3, 2011
Joseph H. McGinnis, 77, passed away August 3, 2011. He was born in Big Spring, TX, and graduated in 1951 from Plainview High School (TX). He joined the U.S. Air Force one week later and served 18 months in Tripoli, Libya, and was honorably discharged in 1955. When asked about his military service, he recently stated that, I might have...
Nancy Romero
Aug 3, 2011
Nancy Magdalena Romero, 69, of Taos passed away on August 03, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest G. and Tavita Romero and sister, Christine Romero. She is survived by her children, Randy Torres and Suzanne Nachtrieb, grandchildren, Victor, Michael, Joshua and Jose Torres, Christopher, Shaylee and Michael, sisters and brothers, Jane Medina (Richard), Sylvia Archuleta, Marie...
Bartolo Cortez-Garcia
Aug 2, 2011
Bartolo Cortez-Garcia, 93, of Santa Fe passed away on August 2, 2011. A visitation will take place on Sunday, August 7, 2011 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. A rosary will be recited from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Both services will be held at the Rivera Family of Santa Fe Funeral Options Chapel. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, August...
Joann Lopez Richardson
Aug 2, 2011
JoAnn Lopez Richardson, August 16, 1947 May 08, 2011, resident of Salida, CO. After a courageous 2 year battle with cancer, JoAnn passed away peacefully with her family at her home in Salida, CO. JoAnn was born in Fairview, New Mexico and was raised in both Espanola and Abiquiu, New Mexico. JoAnn graduated from Espanola Valley High School and after...
James 'Jimmy' Johnson
Aug 1, 2011
JAMES L. "JIMMY" JOHNSON 5/15/65 - 7/27/11 Jimmy Johnson, 46 years old, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday July 27, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father Fred Johnson. Jimmy is survived by his mothers: Flora and Patty, brothers: David, Larry, Jerry, Chuck, and Freddie, Sisters: Melissa and Renee, former wife: Maria, daughters: Latisha and Elianna, and his son Lorenzo....
Luis Apodaca
Jul 31, 2011
Luis Apodaca, 55, of Santa Fe passed away on July 31, 2011 due to an illness. He was born on March 30, 1956 in Santa Fe to Luisa Apodaca and Bernardino Apodaca, and married Kathy Apodaca on July 9, 2011. Luis is preceded in death by his mother, Luisa Apodaca and father, Bernardino Apodaca. He is survived by his wife,...
Martha Gonzales
Jul 29, 2011
Martha Marty Gonzales, 74, passed away Friday, July 29, 2011 in Albuquerque. She was born Madrid, NM to Loreto and Adela Ramos. She was preceded in death by her parents, late husband, Delferio Gonzales, step-son, Edmund Gonzales and brother, John Ramos. She is survived by her children, Susan Olguin (Louis) of Albuquerque; Karen Martinez (Emilio) of Ranchos de Taos; and...
Corina Cisneros
Jul 29, 2011
Corine Cisneros of Questa was called home by our Father in Heaven on July 29, 2011. Corine was currently a resident of Taos Living Center and had celebrated her 101st birthday on May 25, with family, staff and other residents. She received a proclomation making May 25 Corine Cordova Cisneros day in Questa. This was awarded to her by Mayor...
