Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Laurence J. Campbell
Jun 2, 2011
Laurence (Larry) Joseph Campbell of Los Alamos died from cancer on June 2, 2011. He was born in West Virginia on February 26, 1937. After receiving Bachelor and Masters degrees in physics from MIT he obtained a Ph.D. in physics from UC San Diego and joined the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory in 1967. At the Laboratory he worked as a...
Eduardo Romero
May 30, 2011
Eduardo Lalo Romero, 95, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend died peacefully at his home in Dixon, New Mexico on Monday, May 30, 2011. He was born in Taos, NM to Juan Antonio and Emilia Suazo Romero. He has left behind his wife of seventy years, Estefanita Romero, and his four children: Edward Eloy Romero and his companion Stella...
Domenick D. Rotunno
May 29, 2011
Domenick D. Rotunno, age 40 of Santa Fe, NM. died peacefully on Sunday May 29, 2011 in Espanola. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Gregorita Rotunno. Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Tuesday May 31st at 7:00 P.M. in the chapel at Rivera Family Funeral Home in Espanola. The Mass of Christian Burial is...
Betty Herrera
May 29, 2011
Betty M. Herrera, 74, of Ranchos de Taos went to be with her beloved husband of 52 years, Cipriano on May 29, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cipriano Herrera, parents, Amarante and Jessie Cortez, brothers, Bernabe Martinez and Orlando Cortez, mother in law, Rosalia Herrera. She is survived by children, Susan Mares (Manuel), Kenny Herrera (Candida),...
Fidelia C. Garcia
May 28, 2011
Fidelia C. Garcia, 69, of Valdez (Canoncito) passed away on May 28, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Amararnte and Amelia Truillo, in laws, Frank and Requel Garcia, nephew, Manuel Trujillo, brothers in law, Policarpio Torres and Herman Garcia and sister in law, Eloisa Garcia.. She is survived by her husband, Herbert Garcia, children, Roberta Martinez, Ray...
Bert Lacombe
May 27, 2011
Bert Moises LaCombe, Jr., 43, of Arroyo Hondo past away unexpectedly May 27, 2011. He is preceded in death by grandparents, Moises and Josefina LaCombe of Arroyo Hondo and Pete Marquis of Salida, CO and uncle, Alonzo LaCome. He is survived by his parents, Bertano & Gerie LaCombe, brother, Pete LaCombe, daughters, Victoria Candaleria LaCombe and Autumn Rae LaCombe, girlfriend,...
John Flores
May 27, 2011
John Flores passed away in peace on Friday May 27th, 2011 surrounded by his cherished family and friends.He was Preceded in death by parents Jose and Lupita Flores, Brother Joe Flores, and Sister Martha Garcia. He is survived by sons Joseph Flores and John Patrick Flores, beloved mother of his children Phyllis Ortiz, brothers Tom Flores, Abel Flores, Martin Flores...
Teresa Herrera
May 26, 2011
Teresa Herrera, 67, of Talpa passed away May 26, 2011. She is preceded in death by her son, John Joseph Herrera, father, Carlos Cruz, brother, Jimmy Roybal and stepmother, Delia Roybal. She is survived by her husband, Juan Herrera, granddaughter, Angel, great-grandson, Jesus, brothers and sisters, Eva Griego, Bernice Bell, Barbara Roybal, Carlos Roybal, Dolores Hopkins, Candelaria Salez, Adelina Roybal,...
Dolores Ahumada
May 26, 2011
Dolores Ahumada, Age 50 of Santa Fe, NM. died peacefully on Thursday May 26, 2011. She was born to the late Victoriano and Augustina Garcia in El Guache in 1960. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, and is survived by her dear husband Hector, children: Daniel Roybal (April), Leona Roybal (Robert), Amanda Ahumada (Gabriel) all of Santa...
Dora Fernandez
May 25, 2011
Dora Fernandez, 91, of Vadito passed away May 25, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan Antonio & Estafanita O. Fernandez, brothers & sisters, Max, Bernardino, Rodolfo and Ramon Fernandez, Lydia Anglada, Libradita and Matilde Fernandez. She is survived by her brother, Clarence Fernandez, sister, Helen Garcia, niece, Consuelo and husband Pablo Martinez, special nephew, Herminio Fernandez...
Betty Jane Anchondo
May 25, 2011
Betty Jane Anchondo, age 61 of Santa Fe, NM. died peacefully on Wednesday May 25, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents Irvin Speed and Mary Etta Hill. She was born in Springfield, KY. in 1950, and enjoyed camping & fishing and time spent in the beautiful outdoors. She is survived by her best friend Rick, nephews Rob...
Eduvigen Martinez
May 23, 2011
Eduvigen Martinez, 89, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend died peacefully at her home in Canjilon on Monday, May 23, 2011. She was born in Coyote, NM to Belarmino and Rosenda Garcia. She is preceded in death by her husband; Jose Abran, one son; Johnny, stepson; Juan, step daughter; Dina Martin, one granddaughter; Mary Theresa Jaramillo, her parents; Belarmino and...
Eduvigen Martinez
May 23, 2011
Eduvigen Martinez, 89, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend died peacefully at her home in Canjilon on Monday, May 23, 2011. She was born in Coyote, NM to Belarmino and Rosenda Garcia. She is preceded in death by her husband; Jose Abran, one son; Johnny, stepson; Juan, step daughter; Dina Martin, one granddaughter; Mary Theresa Jaramillo, her parents; Belarmino and...
Melvin Chacon
May 21, 2011
Melvin "Brains" Chacon, age 56, passed away on Saturday May 21, 2011 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his wife Diane Chacon, his parents Juan & Ignacita Chacon, brother Bobby Chacon and Niece Gina Lucero. He is survived by his sisters Joann Chacon of Espanola, Marie Garcia of San Antonio, TX., Sandra Chacon of Espanola, Lee...

John Raught
May 21, 2011
Mr. John Raught, age 65 of Santa Fe, NM. died peacefully on Saturday May 21, 2011. He is survived by his beloved wife Pauline and other loving members of the family. All arrangements are pending.
Maclovia Martinez
May 20, 2011
Maclovia E. Martinez 87, of Taos passed away on May 20, 2011. She was a waitress at Kachina Lodge for many years and also worked at Plaza Retiro and for the Ancianos as a Senior Companion for 12 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Teofilo and Vivianita Vigil, brothers, Juan and Cloro Vigil and great granddaughter, Angelica...
Ernest Bustos
May 19, 2011
Ernest Bustos, 88, of Santa Fe went home to be with the Lord on May 19, 2011. He was born in Guadalupita, NM to Luis and Adonila Bustos. He retired from American Pumice after 25 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Isabel Bustos, daughters, Linda Tapia (Gerald), Sandra Salazar (Gerald), Peggie Poehler, Diane Garcia (Gilbert),...
Larry Mutu
May 19, 2011
Larry D. Mutu, 65, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on May 19, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Mutu, children, Jason (Janice), Jesse (Mia) and Raejean, grandchildren, Diego, Chantal and Seth, parents, John and Emma Lou Mutu, brothers and sister, Bob Mutu (Sachi), Nikkie Brighton, Richard Barrnet (Patricia), mother in law, Berthie Vigil, brothers in law, Michael,...