Obituaries

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

Amada Sanchez

Amada Sanchez

Oct 18, 2011

Amada T. Sanchez, loving mother and grandmother went home to be with Our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 after losing the battle of various illnesses. Amada was born to Manuel and Marinita Trujillo. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Dan Sanchez, her sisters, Luggie Trujillo and Elviria Sanchez and brother, Virgil Trujillo. She...

Howard Frucht

Howard Frucht

Oct 17, 2011

Howard L. Frucht, M.D. died on October 17 at home surrounded by family. He was 85 and had a life dedicated to helping his family and those in need. His was a medical practice with home visits to patients. His offers of free care to those without means often resulted in gifts of potatoes, hand knitted socks, and paintings. Howard...

Oren R. Bewley

Oren R. Bewley

Oct 17, 2011

Oren Ray Bewley, 77 a resident of Los Ojos, passed away October 17, 2011 at 5:45a.m. at the Espanola Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long battle with Parkinsons Disease. Oren was a very special man who did many things in his lifetime including ranching, farming, horse training and truck driving to name a few. He was passionate about everything...

Rose Cintas

Rose Cintas

Oct 17, 2011

Rose M. Cintas, 87, of Las Colonias passed away October 17, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose F. Cintas, son, Orlando Cintas, brothers, Abran, Benito, Santiago Martinez and Bill Carter. She is survived by her children, Antonio Cintas (Rose), Manuel Cintas (Sigrid), Marcella Gonzales (Avelio), Clara Cintas, James Cintas, Larry Cintas, John Cintas (Denise), Felix Cintas...

Evangelina Cordova

Evangelina Cordova

Oct 16, 2011

Evangelina Cordova, 86, of Taos passed away October 16, 2011. She is preceded in death by parents, Josefita and Frank Cardenas, son, Nicolas Cordova, husband, Claudio Cordova and five siblings. She is survived by her children, Lourdes Aguilar, Anna Marie Tafoya, Geraldine Gonzales (Oliver), Mike Cordova (Connie), Albert Cordova (Irene), Robert Cordova, Rose Trevizo (Cesar), Beatrice Cordova (Carlos), Dennis Cordova...

Yvonne Marguerite Corey

Yvonne Marguerite Corey

Oct 15, 2011

Yvonne Marguerite Corey, age 85, of Los Alamos passed away after a lengthy struggle with Alzhemiers on Saturday, October 15, 20ll. She was born on December 16, l925 to Oscar and Agnes Gregoire in Manchester, NH. Before residing in Los Alamos, she had lived in Ohio, Las Vegas, NV, California, Greece, Panama. For the last 29 years she lived in...

Jerome Ortega Iii

Jerome Ortega Iii

Oct 14, 2011

Jerome F. Ortega III 03/10/1972 - 10/14/2011 Our beloved Jerome passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2011. He is preceded in death by his father, Frank J. Ortega II, mother-in-law, Rachel Fischer, grandmother, Adelita Duarte, grandfather, Frank Ortega I, uncles, Albert Duarte, Michael Duarte, Jacob Ortega, David Ortega, and aunt, Lorena Vigil. He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda...

Melinda Lea Woodell

Melinda Lea Woodell

Oct 13, 2011

Melinda Lea Woodell, 60 of Taos passed away October 13, 2011. She was one of the original organizers of Somos and won the Best of Taos at the Spring Art Festival and the Best of Show at Stables Gallery. She is preceded in death by father, Fred Woodell and brother, Brooke Woodell. She is survived by son, Ariel Reyes, grandson,...

Mila Maria Valdez

Mila Maria Valdez

Oct 12, 2011

Baby Mila María Valdez was born into Heaven on October 12, 2011. She is survived by her Parents Mario and Monica Valdez, her Siblings Marianna, Marisol, Mario Adán and Marizia (Rio Rancho), Grandparents Levi and Angelina Valdez (Velarde), Grandparents Modesto and Micaela Gallegos (El Llano), Uncle Levi Valdez Jr., his wife Carolyn and family (Velarde), Uncle Mario Gallegos, his wife...

Clifford Sanchez

Clifford Sanchez

Oct 12, 2011

Clifford A. Sanchez, 48, of Arroyo Seco passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2011 as a result of a hunting incident. He was a l981 graduate of Taos High School. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Fermin and Sabinita Arguello, and Jose Albino and Corina Sanchez and nephew, Marcus Brengman. He is survived by his better half and...

Anthony Martinez

Anthony Martinez

Oct 12, 2011

Mr. Anthony Martinez of Pecos, NM. died suddenly on Wednesday October 12, 2011. All arrangements are pending.

Adrian J. Romero

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

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

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

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...

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