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

Sep 2, 2011

Helgy White, Taos artist, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2011 at her home in Taos, New Mexico. Dorothy Jean Helgeson White, known by friends and family as 'Helgy, was born on November 18, 1925 in Eastland, Texas to parents Wiley and Alma Moring Helgeson. Joinerville, Texas, where she grew up, was considered home until she left to attend Baylor...

Sep 1, 2011

Frank Pancho Armijo, 84, of Arroyo Hondo passed away September 1, 2011. He was born and raised in Pena Blanca, NM. He was the last active founding member of the Taos County Sheriff's Posse. He is preceded in death by his parents, Tranquilino and Zenida Armijo, sisters and brothers, Elsie Armijo, Connie Cherelier, Ray and Fred Armijo. He is survived...

Aug 31, 2011

Mr. Bennie Angelo Vigil, age 72 of Santa Fe, NM. died peacefully on Monday August 31, 2011. He was one of the top three longest living heart transplant recipients in the nation. He was especially happy spending time with his beloved family, enjoying fishing, boxing and playing poker. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather & great grandfather. He...

Aug 30, 2011

Aug 28, 2011

Ms. Bayna Hunt, age 63 of Santa Fe, NM. died peacefully on Sunday August 28, 2011 in Santa Fe. She is survived by her daughter Dayna Hunt, and other relatives and friends. All arrangements are pending.

Aug 28, 2011

Alexander Scott Abbott, 90, of Santa Fe, passed away on August 28, 2011. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by the Rivera Family of Santa Fe Funeral Options. (505) 989-7032.

Aug 28, 2011

Dayna Kathrine Hunt, 63, a resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away Sunday, August 28, 2011. Dayna was born in Gallup, NM and was a Practice Manager for a Veterinarian Clinic. She is survived by her children; Mary Elizabeth McKenny, Caitlin Parson, and Ethan Parson. No services were arranged.

Aug 27, 2011

Mrs. Phyllis Mae Phillips, age 83 of Los Alamos, NM. died peacefully on Saturday August 27, 2011 in Los Alamos, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband John Richard Phillips in 2000. She was born in Denver, CO. to the late Frederick Appleton and Hazel L. Fenske-Appleton. She was a longime resident of Los Alamos, since 1947, and...

Aug 25, 2011

Charlotte M Sanchez, 92, went to the Lord on August 25-2011. Born in Raton, NM on March 24-1919. She was preceded in death by her parents Victor and Albina Martinez, the love of her life, husband Toby Clovis Sanchez Sr, sister Corina Martinez, brother Victor M Martinez, sons Toby Jr and baby Ernest, and nephew Ted Sanchez. Charlotte is survived...

Aug 24, 2011

Whitney Ann Russell, age 48, was called to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 24, 2011. Whitney was taken from us as a result of a tragic automobile accident on the outskirts of Española. Whitney is survived by her daughter, Teresa I. Duran of Charleston, South Carolina; mother Yvonne T. Russell, father Richard L. Russell and...

Aug 24, 2011

Margaret Soveida Medina of Santa Fe died on August 24, 2011 from complications of diabetes and congestive heart failure. Born on December 7, 1943, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Margaret was adopted and reared by her paternal grandparents Epimenio and Margarita Medina, who preceded her in death. Also, preceding her in death are her Uncle Delfino Medina of Penasco, her maternal grandparents...

Aug 23, 2011

Lois Atkins, 85, a resident of Ponce De Leon passed away on August 23, 2011. She was born in Harlan County, Kentucky to Virgil and Della Brock. Lois is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Atkins and son, David Atkins. She is survived by her son, Larry Atkins (Teri) of Pascagula, Mississippi, son, Roger Atkins (MaryAnne Redding) of Santa...

Aug 22, 2011

Aug 21, 2011

Elmer J. Sanches, 73, of Santa Fe, NM passed away on August 21, 2011. He was born on April 14, 1938 in Costilla, NM to Helen Barela and Carlos Sanchez. Elmer is preceded in death by his father, Carlos Sanchez, mother, Helen Sanchez, and sisters, Mary Ann and Mildred. He is survived by his sunshine, Mable DeHerrera, daughter, Paula Arellano,...

Aug 21, 2011

George Otto Bjarke

George Otto Bjarke passed away peacefully August 21st, 2011 in his beloved Los Alamos, New Mexico, at the age of 88. The son of Nels and Rebekka Bjarke, George was born in Tacoma, Washington on October 10th, 1922. When WW II broke out George was drafted into the U.S. Army and was assigned to the 2nd Infantry...

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...

Aug 20, 2011

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,...

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...

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,...