Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Ralph Jacob Wagner
Dec 10, 2011
Ralph Jacob Wagner, 81, of Los Alamos, died peacefully on 12/10/2011 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers. He was born in Little Falls, NY to the late Anna and Paul Wagner. He is survived by his companion ,Lilia Holcomb the love of his life with whom he lived, a daughter, Amanda Wagner McDonald (Brian), a son Robert Jay Wagner (Evelyn),...
Antonio J. Archuleta
Dec 9, 2011
Antonio J. Archuleta, 69, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on December 09, 2011. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Frank and Steve, half brother, Fernando Archuleta, grandmothers, Via and Tavita and nephew, Samuel Mascarenas. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Archuleta, children, Anthony Archuleta (Randi) and LeAndra Archuleta, mother, Anselma Sandoval, grandchildren, Anthony, Emily, Luna and Addison,...
Ron P. Rivera
Dec 7, 2011
Mr. Ron Rivera, age 53 of Los Alamos, NM. died peacefully on Wednesday December 7, 2011 in Santa Fe. He was born in Las Vegas, NM. to Manuel and Mary Rivera in 1958. He attended Mesa School, Pueblo Jr. High and graduated from Los Alamos High School, class of 1976. He worked at The Animal Humane Society in Albuquerque, and...
Jimmy Visarraga
Dec 6, 2011
Jimmy Visarraga, 79, of Santa Fe, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 due to an extended illness. His wishes were for cremation to take place. No services will be scheduled.
Sally Polson
Dec 6, 2011
Sally Polson, 81, of El Prado passed away on December 6, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, David F. Polson, son, Scot Polson, parents, Clesson and Pearl Spencer and brother, John Spencer. She is survived by her children, Bonnie Valerio (Jerry) and Stuart Polson (Michelle) of Las Vegas, Nevada, granddaughter, Crystal Summers (John), great grandchildren, Savannah, Madison...
William Vigil
Dec 3, 2011
William Ponderosa Louie Vigil, 72, of Taos passed away December 3, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. William is preceded in death by parents, Eduardo and Lilly Vigil. He is survived by children, Debra Vigil Ortega (Leroy) of San Francisco, CA, Willie Vigil of Taos, Louella Vigil of Denver, Robert Vigil of Albuquerque, Frank Meyer (Tina) of Iowa, brothers, Albert...
Thomas Bishop
Dec 2, 2011
Thomas John Bishop, 63, of Eagle Nest passed away unexpectedly on December 02, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mary Bishop. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Norah Bishop, daughters, Christine Ann Bishop, Nora Denise Balsamo (Sam), Mary Elizabeth Bishop (Miles Lage) and Angela Pacheco (Jerry), grandchildren, Juliet, Marion, Sammy, Tallee, Lillian,...
Arthur R. Trujillo, Sr.
Dec 2, 2011
Arthur R. Trujillo, Sr., age 85 of Espanola, NM. died peacefully on Friday December 2, 2011. He was born to the late Fernando and Cleotilde Trujillo in Espanola in 1926. He is a United States Army veteran, and enjoyed time spent with family, ranching, farming and hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents and also sisters Mary Vigil,...
Nolia Chavez Martinez
Dec 1, 2011
Mrs. Nolia Chavez Martinez, age 84 of Chimayo, NM. died peacefully on Thursday December 1, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband Leopoldo "Leo" Martinez, and dear son Martin Jude Martinez. She was born & raised in Vaughn, NM., and graduated from Vaughn High School. She was the Vaughn town clerk, and had also worked at Citizens Bank,...
Scott Michael Kastner
Nov 30, 2011
Mr. Scott Michael Kastner, age 61 of Santa Fe, NM., died peacefully on Wednesday, November 30 2011. His family was near his side as he went to his eternal rest. Arrangements for cremation are being made, there is no public visitation.
Pauline Romero
Nov 26, 2011
Ms. Pauline Romero, age 87 of Santa Fe, NM. died peacefully on Saturday November 26, 2011 at her residence. She was born to the late Benito Romero and Braulia Tapia in Tapia, NM. and worked for many years at White Swan Laundry in Santa Fe. She was preceded in death by daughter Wanda Lucero, and is survived by: sister Lucy...
Maria Irene Vargas
Nov 24, 2011
Maria Irene Vargas peacefully passed away on November 24, 2011 at the age of 77 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was born to Dionisio Vargas and Cayetana Banuelos on October 20, 1934, in Valparaiso, Zacatecas Mexico and was a longtime resident of Las Cruces, NM. She is preceded in death by her father Dionisio Vargas and Sister in Law...
Raymond Shiel
Nov 21, 2011
Ray Shielself-taught artist, designer, craftsman, musician, companion, and fatherpassed away peacefully on November 21, 2011. A thirty year resident of Taos, Ray was born in Providence, RI. Over the years, he touched and entertained countless people. For a time, he was lead singer and guitar player for the house band, The Wild Turkey, in Red River. Later he applied his...
Claire Pierpoint
Nov 20, 2011
Mrs. Claire Pierpoint, age 88 of Santa Fe, NM. died peacefully on Sunday November 20, 2011 in Santa Fe. She is survived by her daughter Carol-Renee Pierpoint and other relatives. Arrangements for cremation have been made, no public services will be held.
