Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Edwin C. Bowers
Jul 10, 2011
No services. The Bowers family has entrusted their loved one to: Rivera Family Funeral Home 305 Calle Salazar~Espanola, NM 87532 www.riverafamilyfuneralhome.com 505-753-2288
Dale A. Clark
Jul 10, 2011
NO SERVICES. The Clark family has entrusted their loved one to: Rivera Family Funeral Home 305 Calle Salazar~Espanola, NM 87532 www.riverafamilyfuneralhome.com 505-753-2288
Ramon R. Chavez
Jul 7, 2011
Ramon R. Chavez, age 66 of Santa Fe, NM. passed away peacefully on Thursday July 7, 2011 due to a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his mother Ermelinda Chavez. Ramon was survived by his wife Minnie Mirabal Chavez, daughters; Renee (Robert) Sena of Santa Fe, Ermelinda Chavez, son James Chavez of Albuquerque, brother Chris Chavez, stepchildren; Aaron,...
John Lawewnce Archuleta
Jul 6, 2011
John Lawrence Archuleta, 72, a resident of La Puebla, NM, passed away Wednesday, July 6th due to a sudden illness. John was a well known mechanic in the Espanola Valley, because of his tremendous and honest ability in his field John acquired many customers who became his friends. John loved traveling, his favorite sports were fishing, camping and hunting, amongst...
Dolores M. Salazar
Jul 5, 2011
Dolores M. Salazar, age 76, died at her home in Santa Fe on July 5, 2011 of cancer. She was born October 26, 1934 in Taos, NM to the late Bernie and Josie Martinez. Dolores is survived by her husband of 58 years, Jimmy; son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Becky; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Debb; daughter-in-law, Wanda; daughter and...
Edwin W. Gonzales
Jul 1, 2011
Edwin W. Gonzales, 57, of Santa Fe, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 1, 2011 in Santa Fe. Edwin was born on May 10, 1954 in San Diego, CA, the son of Margarito Gonzales and Yvonne Gonzales Romero. He graduated from Santa Fe High in 1973 and earned an Associates Degree in Construction Technology from Santa Fe Community College in...
Stanley Chance
Jul 1, 2011
Stanley E. Chance, age 79, a long time resident of Los Alamos, passed away July 1, 2011, at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Boothwyn, PA, on June 17, 1932. Stan served in the USAF from 1951 to 1955. He was a Korean War veteran. Stan worked for the University of California for 21 years and retired...
Stanley Chance
Jul 1, 2011
Stanley E. Chance, age 79, a long time resident of Los Alamos, passed away July 1, 2011, at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Boothwyn, PA, on June 17, 1932. Stan served in the USAF from 1951 to 1955. He was a Korean War veteran. Stan worked for the University of California for 21 years and retired...
Hillis Garlick
Jun 30, 2011
Hillis Reid Morris Garlick, 88, of Taos passed away on June 30, 2011. She graduated from Vassar with the Class of 1944/1945. She was a writer and painter and most of all a wonderful and devoted mother. She was the daughter of George Maurice and Miriam Hubbard Morris of Washington DC. She is preceded in death by her parents and...
Pacifica Romero
Jun 30, 2011
Pacifica M. Romero, 87, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on June 30, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Clarita Duran, sisters, Margarita Duran Valerio and Pablita Duran, grandson, Billy Uphoff and son in law, Raymond Vigil. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Tilio Romero, children, Diana R. Taylor (Jim), Jimmy Romero,...
Fabiola Vigil
Jun 29, 2011
Fabiola M. Vigil, a lifelong resident of Taos passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on July 29th, 2011. She is preceeded in death by her beloved husband, Bences Vigil, infant son, Allen Marcus, her parents, Luciano and Floriada Martinez, siblings, Susana Martinez, Juanita Vargas, Luciano Martinez Jr. She is survived by her five sons, James (Gloria),...
Barbara C. Rodarte
Jun 29, 2011
Barbara C. Rodarte, 67 of Rodarte passed away June 29, 2011. She is preceded in death by daughter, Barbara Cloud. She is survived by son, Roy Quintanilha, parents, Bobby and Barbara Martindale, sister, Suzanne Garcia, good friend and caretaker, Michael Rodarte.
Marjorie Kantor
Jun 25, 2011
Marjorie Crook Kantor, 93, passed away on June 25, 2011, at Taos Retirement Village in New Mexico. She was born and raised in Minnesota. Both her parents immigrated from Sweden. Marge served as a librarian in the WACS in Egypt during WWII. Later working in Japan, she met her beloved husband Ken, a war correspondent, while climbing Mount Fuji. After...
Geraldine T. Martinez
Jun 25, 2011
Geraldine Geri T. Martinez, passed away unexpectedly due to illness on June 25, 2011. A beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, she was loved by many. Geri was born in Taos, New Mexico on September 26. She was a life long resident of Taos and worked for Taos County in the Assessor's Office as well as with the...
Lorraine D. Valdez
Jun 25, 2011
Lorraine Valdez, 80, a resident of Espanola, NM passed away Saturday, June 25th. She is preceded in death by her husband; Ernest E. Valdez, son; Robert Anthony Valdez, sisters; Dorthy Martinez and Delfina Apodaca. She was survived by her sons; Larry Valdez (Sally) of Velarde, NM, Duane H. Valdez (Lisa) of Velarde, NM, Eloy Valdez (Eva) of Taos, NM, Tom...
Jessie C. Trejo
Jun 23, 2011
Jessie Trejo, 82, born in 1929 a resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away Thursday, June 23rd. She is preceded in death by her parents; Eusebio, Cleofitas Chavez, daughter; Lena Adela Trejo, granddaughter; Tenisha Barger, niece; Geneva Chavez, brothers; Henry, Joe, Fred, Salomon, Dan Chavez, sister; Mary Maestas. She is survived by daughters; Anna Barger (Steve), Cecilia Trejo, sons; Steven...
Levi E. Trujillo
Jun 23, 2011
With sadness in our hearts, Levi E. Trujillo, Sr. 52, of San Antonio, Texas and formerly of Taos passed away on June 23, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel A. Trujillo, Sr. and Josephine Aida Trujillo, nephew, Jon Trujillo and father-in-law, Jake A. Martinez. He is survived by his loving wife, Donna Trujillo, children, Levi Edward...
Joseph Archuleta
Jun 15, 2011
Joseph Archuleta, 51, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on June 16, 2011. He is preceded in death by his father, Miguel Archuleta. He is survived by his mother, Viola Rivera of Ranchos de Taos, sisters, Mary Hernandez (David) of Taos, Lillian Gastelum (Art) of Los Angeles, CA, brother, Mike Archuleta (Christine) of Ranchos de Taos, numerous nieces & nephews,...
Juan Gonzales
Jun 12, 2011
Juan Manjo Gonzales 80, of Taos passed away on Sunday June 12, 2011 after a short illness at the Veterans Hospital in Albuquerque. He was an Army Veteran and a long time bus driver in Taos and surrounding areas. He is preceded in death by his parents Crespin and Genevive Gonzales, brothers Albert, Fred and Arturo Gonzales, sisters Lena DeVargas,...
