Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
William J. Carter
Aug 20, 2011
William J. Carter, 77, originally from Ohkay Owingeh but more recently from Albuquerque, NM. died peacefully on Saturday August 20th in Albuquerque. He was born to the late Mathew and Marion Cata in Santa Fe. He is survived by his wife Irma Carter of Albuquerque, and children; Patsy Cata, Carol Cata, Adolph Cata, Mary Carter and William Carter as well...
Margaret Cordoba
Aug 18, 2011
Margaret A. Cordoba, 96, of Taos passed away August 18, 2011. She is preceded in death by husband, Antonio Cordoba, son, David Cordoba, grandson, Michael Cordoba, sister, Jenny Montoya and brothers, Eddie and Louis DesGeorges. She is survived by son, Michael Cordoba, daughter in law, Roseann Cordoba, grandchildren, David (Janet), Danny (Carmen) and Mark Cordoba, great grandchildren, Anthony Bella, Taylor,...
Ruby V. Ortiz
Aug 18, 2011
Ruby V. Ortiz passed away peacefully and with dignity at home with her loving family on Thursday, August 18, 2011. She was born and raised in Mora, NM and attended boarding schools in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her parents, Servana and Pedro Velasquez and brothers, Joe and Eppie Velasquez. She is survived by her...
Rafaelita Borrego
Aug 18, 2011
Rafaelita Borrego, 86, of Vadito passed away August 18, 2011. She is preceded in death by her son, Michael Borrego, grandson, Marcus Marky Lujan, parents, Elizardo and Filomena Mascarenas, sisters, Teofilita Montoya, Tillie Apodaca and Lillian Mascarenas. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Eliseo Borrego, children; Christine Lujan and husband Orlando, Andrew Borrego and wife Vivian, grandchildren,...
Jose Maria Cortez
Aug 16, 2011
Jose Maria Cortez, 86, of El Prado passed away August 16, 2011. He is preceded in death by his son, Francis Pancho Cortez, brothers and sisters, Dolores Garcia, Emilio Cortez, Josefa Jones and Jose L. Cortez. He is survived by his wife, Mary Cortez, children, Prescilla Varos (Elizario), Betty Sandoval (Porfirio), Phoebe Cordova (Jose), Bella Martinez (Arturo), Rosemary Miera (Roger),...
Patrick R. Keith
Aug 16, 2011
Patrick Ryan Keith born March 25, 1949, went to be with the Lord on August 16, 2011. He was originally from Hammond, Indiana, and more recently of Espanola, New Mexico. He worked as a heavy equipment motor repairman in the Chicago steel mills and later as a medical equipment installer and technician when he moved to Denver,and later to Trinidad,...
James Mayson
Aug 13, 2011
James Mayson, 56, of Rancho Mirage, California passed away suddenly on August 13, 2011. He was the son of Thomas & Edna Mayson. James was a dedicated juvenile probation officer in Riverside County for more than twenty years. He was educated at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs. He loved motorcycles and sports cars, and he was an avid...
Sam Wood
Aug 13, 2011
Sam Wood, 27, a resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 13, 2011. Sam is survived by his parents Michael L. Wood and Donna L. Wood. Services will be held at Moore Funeral Home in Tulsa, OK.
James Herrera
Aug 11, 2011
James Herrera, 50, of Des Montes passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2011. He is preceded in death by his father, Jacobo Herrera, grandparents, Santiago and Cesarita Fresquez, Daniel and Rosita Herrera. He is survived by his mother, Cervellona Cerve Herrera, sisters, Patsy Vargas (Lawrence), Susan Herrera and Pearl Yeager (Tom), nephews, Jacob and Jeffrey Vargas, Isaac Vigil, niece, Briana...
Sebastian Gordon
Aug 10, 2011
Sebastian Gordon, 39, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2011. All services are pending.
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...
