Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Frank Mares
Feb 13, 2012
Frank Paul Mares, passed away on February 13, 2012. He was born on March 2, 1927 in La Cienega and grew up in Cerrillos, NM. His father was Laurencio Mares and his mother was Manuelita Montoya Mares. Frank had two brothers, Fidel and Felipe, and two sisters, Nora and Josie. Frank entered the Army during the Korean conflict. Frank is...
Frutoso A. Lopez
Feb 12, 2012
Frutoso A. Lopez, 62, of Taos passed away February 12, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernesto and Emelina (Emily) Lopez, mother in law, Precy Martinez and sister in law, Lucy Cruz (Bill). He is survived by his wife, Velma Lopez, son, Flavio Lopez, daughter, Alicia Lopez, grandchildren, Andres, Xavier and Diego Lopez, siblings, Eddie Lopez (Debbie),...
Beverly Kaur-Armendariz
Feb 10, 2012
Mrs. Beverly Kaur-Armendariz, age 61, of Abiquiu, NM. passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10th. Upon retirement she resided in Abiquiu, and enjoyed cooking and time spent with family. She loved her trips to shop at her favorite store-"Ross", and admired her St. Anthony collection and her turtle collection (her favorites). She was preceded in death by parents Pablo and...

Cynthia Aggie Lovato
Feb 9, 2012
Ms. Cynthia Aggie Lovato, age 45, a resident of Santa Fe, NM., passed away Thursday, February 9th. Cynthia is servived by her sisters; Deborah Lovato, Lisa Lopez, Jeanette Esquibel, brothers; Ernesto Lopez and Anthony Lovato. No services were arranged for Ms. Cynthia.
Pedro 'Pete' Griego
Feb 8, 2012
Pedro "Pete" Nicanor Griego, 78, of Rowe, NM, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2012. He was born to Lourdes Ortega and Florencio Griego and worked as a Cement Finisher for the City of Santa Fe. No services are scheduled at this time.
Jayna Naranjo
Feb 7, 2012
Ms. Jayna B. Naranjo, age 29 of Santa Clara Pueblo, NM. "Our Beautiful daughter", born February 10, 1982, left this earth to be with our Lord on Tuesday February 7, 2012. Jayna brought smiles and joy to so many people. She was a beautiful, caring mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; Lawrence...
Armando E. Romero
Feb 7, 2012
Armando E. Romero, 80, of Penasco passed away February 7, 2012. He retired from the mine after many years of working in Grants, Silverton, Montana, Questa and other mines. He was a veteran of the US Army. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ricardo and Solidea Romero, brother, Tito Romero and sister-in-law, Marcella Romero. He is survived by...
Eleanor C. Ortega
Feb 7, 2012
Eleanor C. Ortega, 69, of Cerro passed away on February 7, 2012. She is preceded in death by her father, Meliton Cisneros and brother, Charles Cisneros. She is survived by her husband, Elmer Ortega, children, Donna Cook (Steve), Mark Ortega, grandchildren, Kellee (Justin) and Eric Allen, mother, Margaret Cisneros, sisters and brothers, Milton Cisneros (Irma), Frances Chavez (Miguel), Mae Cisneros,...
Paul G. Johnson
Feb 6, 2012
Paul G. Johnson, 74, of Taos, Realtor for many years passed away surrounded by family on February 6, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Lizzie Johnson and brother Wade Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Jan Johnson, sons, Cle Johnson (Etsuko), Lee Totman (Trisha), Ken Totman, grandchildren, Katie, Emily, Jalen, Noel, Kyle, Alex and...
Christopher Lucero
Feb 5, 2012
Christopher Mark Lucero, 40, passed away on February 5th, 2012 due to Heart Disease. Christopher was born May 6th, 1971 in Great falls, Montana to Frank and Barbara Lucero. Christopher married Victoria Lucero in Santa Fe, NM. Chris is survived by his wife of 18 years Victoria Lucero of Santa Fe, NM; son Joseph Lucero of Phoenix, AZ; daughter Jessica...

Delia Salazar
Feb 4, 2012
Delia Salazar, 95, of Taos passed away on February 04, 2012. She is preceded in death by her son, Eloy Salazar, daughter, Polly Salazar, parents, Cleotilde and Silviano Trujillo, sister, Virginia Vargas, brothers, Antonio, Cosmes and Ben Trujillo. She is survived by her children, Angie Holgerson, Eileen Greiser (Art), Frank Salazar (Ofelia), Ben Salazar (Bonnie), Eli Salazar (Christine), Toby Salazar...
Manuel Salinas Sr.
Feb 3, 2012
Manuel L. Salinas Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friends passed peacefully through Heavens gates on Friday, February 3, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Manuel was born in Lordsburg on August 4, 1938 and attended High School as a Lordsburg Maverick. During his sophomore year of High School, he voluntarily joined the Army in 1959 and served our...
Susan Lea Nordmeyer
Feb 2, 2012
SUSAN LEA NORDMEYER, 63, of Rio Chiquito, died Thursday, February 2, 2012 at her home. She was born in Galveston, Texas on January 18, 1949 to Arthur and Dorothy Nordmeyer. She is survived by her son John Stroud of Brooklyn, New York, her daughter Sara Stroud of San Francisco, California, her sister Sharon Key of Narragansett, Rhode Island, her sister...
Anthony Spike Padilla
Feb 2, 2012
Anthony Spike Padilla 46, of Arroyo Hondo passed away in Albuquerque on February 2, 2012. He is preceded in death by parents Manuel and Teddy Padilla, brother, Pat Padilla, grandparents Inocencio and Virginia Rael, and Efren and Refugio Padilla. He is survived by sister, Yolanda Mares (Steve), brothers, Miguel Padilla (Lucia), Rey Padilla (Gina), nieces and nephews, Amanda and Stephen...

Edward Ralph Delair, Jr.
Feb 1, 2012
Edward Ralph DeLair, Jr., age 57, a resident of Abiquiu, NM., passed away Wednesday, February 1st. All services for Mr. DeLair are pending at this time.
Priscilla Shiela Trujillo
Jan 31, 2012
Priscilla Shiela Trujillo, 63, of Talpa passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2012. She is preceded in death by her son, Andrew Trujillo, Parents, Dora Griego and Edwardo Lalo Pacheco, brothers, Tito Trujillo and Eloy Griego. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Henry Trujillo, children, Doris Salazar (Michael), Edward Trujillo (Carla), Evelyn Rodriguez (Michael), Ramon Trujillo (Lori),...