Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
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...
Joseph Mcginnis
Aug 3, 2011
Joseph H. McGinnis, 77, passed away August 3, 2011. He was born in Big Spring, TX, and graduated in 1951 from Plainview High School (TX). He joined the U.S. Air Force one week later and served 18 months in Tripoli, Libya, and was honorably discharged in 1955. When asked about his military service, he recently stated that, I might have...
Nancy Romero
Aug 3, 2011
Nancy Magdalena Romero, 69, of Taos passed away on August 03, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest G. and Tavita Romero and sister, Christine Romero. She is survived by her children, Randy Torres and Suzanne Nachtrieb, grandchildren, Victor, Michael, Joshua and Jose Torres, Christopher, Shaylee and Michael, sisters and brothers, Jane Medina (Richard), Sylvia Archuleta, Marie...
Bartolo Cortez-Garcia
Aug 2, 2011
Bartolo Cortez-Garcia, 93, of Santa Fe passed away on August 2, 2011. A visitation will take place on Sunday, August 7, 2011 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. A rosary will be recited from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Both services will be held at the Rivera Family of Santa Fe Funeral Options Chapel. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, August...
Joann Lopez Richardson
Aug 2, 2011
JoAnn Lopez Richardson, August 16, 1947 May 08, 2011, resident of Salida, CO. After a courageous 2 year battle with cancer, JoAnn passed away peacefully with her family at her home in Salida, CO. JoAnn was born in Fairview, New Mexico and was raised in both Espanola and Abiquiu, New Mexico. JoAnn graduated from Espanola Valley High School and after...
