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

Adrian J. Romero
Oct 11, 2011
Adrian J. Romero, 31, a resident of Chamisal, NM, passed away on Tuesday, October 11th. He was preceded in death by his father Ernest Romero, Jr. in 2007, uncle Carl Romero in 2004, and uncle Billy Valdez in 2010. He graduated from The Victory Faith Academy in 1999, and was devoted to his daughter; Kaitlyn Marie Romero, whom he loved...
Rubel Martinez
Oct 9, 2011
Rubel Martinez, Jr. age 55 of Espanola, NM. died peacefully on Sunday October 9, 2011. He was born in Cleveland, NM. to the late Rubel and Magdalena Martinez in 1956. He is survived by beloved family members and many friends. A Arrangements for cremation took place..
Stephen Bard
Oct 8, 2011
DR. STEPHEN T. BARD. 78, of Santa Fe, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2011 following an extended illness. He served with the U.S. Air Force from March1951 through July of 1952. Mr. Bard received his Doctorate Degree from Colorado State University, then worked throughout the United States and the Middle East He is survived by his wife, Millie Bard of...
Virginia Blakeslee
Oct 7, 2011
Virginia Blakeslee Dec. 16, 1917 -- Oct. 7, 2011 Virginia Blakeslee, a long time resident of Port Washington, New York, and devoted member of the League of Women Voters, died October 7 at her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was 93. The cause was complications from a fall she sustained ten months ago. Virginia was a League member...
James Lester Bailey
Oct 7, 2011
JAMES LESTER BAILEY, 80, of Santa Fe, passed away Friday, October 7, 2011 in Santa Fe. Mr. Bailey was a long time floor specialist in the Santa Fe area. A Graveside Service was conducted on October 14, 2011 at the Santa Fe Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Harold Villa
Oct 7, 2011
Mr. Harold Villa, age 64 of Santa Fe, NM died peacefully on Friday October 7, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father Harold Villa in 1949, and brothers Arthur and Richard Lopez. He is survived by his dear mother Teresa L. Ojeda of San Diego, CA, his nephew Isaac Villa and siblings: Benito and Daniel Villa, Linda and...
Esmeralda Gonzales
Oct 5, 2011
Esmeralda M. Gonzales, 63 of Santa Fe, Passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2011 in Santa Fe. She was born July 25, 1948 in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Johnny Gonzales, and her parents, Brigido Medina and Esther Reynaga. Esmeralda is survived by her daughter, Rene Alarid; two sons, Robert Gonzales and Michael Gonzales;...
Isabel Valencia
Oct 4, 2011
Isabel Borrego Valencia, Age 98 was surrounded by family, friends and her angels when she went peacefully home into the arms of our Lord on Tuesday, October 4, 2011. She was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees and was an active member of the Altar Rosary Society for over 50 years. She will be greatly missed...
Francisca Martinez Zecena
Oct 4, 2011
Francisca Martinez Zecena, 87, of Santa Fe, passed away on October 4, 2011.
Terence Chang
Oct 4, 2011
Terence Gonn Chang, 52, of Las Vegas, NM, passed away on December 4, 2011.
Samuel Nathan Pauly
Oct 4, 2011
Samuel Nathan Pauly Age 34, born 8-22-77 in Jacksonville FL to Christine Salmela and Daniel T. Pauly, went to be with the God whose world he loved, on 10-4-11. He was a cheerful, honest soul who loved life, lived it fearlessly, respected it, and walked gently in his world. He was in touch with the earth and with his soul....
Alfredo Gonzales
Oct 3, 2011
Alfredo Fred J. Gonzales age 86, a resident of Taos, NM died on October 3, 2011 after a short illness. Fred retired from Los Alamos National Laboratories after 31 years in the S site as a Technical Machinist. Fred operated and managed El Restarante de Don Pablo Gomez for almost a decade. He was known for his award winning red...
Odila Valdez
Oct 1, 2011
Odila Valdez, 80, of Santa Fe, passed away on October 1, 2011. An 8 day mass was held on October 13, 2011 at the San Isidro Church in Santa Fe.
David Sanchez
Oct 1, 2011
David Sanchez, 54, of Arroyo Seco passed away on October 1, 2011. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Reynaldo Sanchez and infant brother Sanchez, paternal grandparents, Onecimo and Perfetita Sanchez, maternal grandparents, Frank and Josephita Cardenas. He is survived by his parents, Doroteo and Aurora Sanchez, children, Randy Vigil (Valeen Martinez), Casandra Hardin (Gerald Maestas), grandchildren, Sara Vigil,...
Billy A. Herrera, Jr.
Oct 1, 2011
Mr. Billy A. Herrera, Jr., age 30 of Tierra Azul & Chilie, died unexpectedly on Saturday October 1, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents Billy and Lourdes Herrera, grandfather Antonio Herrera, and grandmother Maria Herrera. He is survived by: siblings; Mark Herrera of La Puebla, Tammy Johnson and husband Dan of Denver, CO., and Kathleen of Denver,...
Nattalie Dodge - Bradley
Oct 1, 2011
NATTALIE RUVERN DODGE BRADLEY Nattalie Ruvern Dodge Bradley died in Fairbanks, Alaska, on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at age 85. She had Alzheimer's disease. The daughter of Natt N. Dodge, and Mildred "Hap" Dodge, Nattalie was born in Seattle, Washington. Her father became a seasonal ranger at Mt. Rainier, and after taking the Civil Service Exam, joined the National Park...