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

Johnny Andrew Archuleta
Jul 16, 2010
Johnny Archuleta A resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on July 16, 2010. Johnny was born in Santa Fe on May 19, 1959. He was the PROUD father of Dustin, Kalie and Lucas. He also leaves behind his wife and companion of 30 years, Cindy Archuleta; and Dustin's best friend, Christina Sandoval-Martinez, who Johnny loved. Nothing made Johnny happier than...
John C. Barela
Jul 14, 2010
John Charles Barela-74 A longtime Santa Fe resident, New Mexico died peacefully at home on Wednesday July 14, 2010 after a lengthy illness. Mr. Barela was preceded in death recently by his beloved wife of over 55 years Alfonsita (Pita) Barela on February 8, 2010. He was also preceded in death by his three children; John Robert (Bobby), Ernest Wayne,...
Chris Arrison
Jul 12, 2010
Chris Arrison, 43, of Santa Fe, passed away July 9, 2010. He is preceded in death by his father John Arrison and step-son Matthew Mares. Chris was born April 21, 1967 in Santa Fe to John and Elizabeth Arrison. He married Sandra Gallegos on September 30, 1993 in Santa Fe. He was employed at Pinnacle Meats. Chris was a wonderful...
Robert "Bobby" Cohn
Jul 11, 2010
Robert L. Cohn (Bobby) 61, of Llano Quemado, passed away July 11, 2010. He is survived by wife, Jane Cohn, daughters, Tanya Cohn and Camille Cohn, grand-daughter, Aubrey L. Cohn, parents, Robert and Amparo Cohn, brothers, Michael, Steve, Richard, George Cohn, sister, Terri Cohn (Nick Medina), great aunt, Josephine Gonzales, nephews and nieces, Patricio Griego, Nathan Cohn, Andrea Cohn-Gonzales (Antonio),...
Veronica B. Cordova
Jul 7, 2010
Veronica B. Cordova, of Taos passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones and husband on July 7, 2010. She is preceded in death by grandmother, Teodora Tafoya, niece, Lisa Chavez and brother in-law, Joe Cordova. She is survived by her husband, Herbert Cordova, children, Stephanie Martinez (Gil Casados), Deserae Cordova (Andrew Garcia), Herbert Cordova Jr. (Iesha Maestas), grandchildren,...
Emilia Martinez
Jul 7, 2010
Emilia M. Martinez, age 84, a resident of Costilla and formerly of Denver, CO and Holman passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2010. She was born in Holman on October 10, 1925 to the late Eloy and Endelesia Medina. She was a lifelong Catholic. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Elias Martinez, brothers, Rubel and Porifiro Medina...
Joseph Rodriguez
Jul 7, 2010
Joseph Rodriguez, age 54 of Santa Fe and formerly of Ojo Caliente went to join his Lord on Wednesday July 7, 2010. All arrangements are pending as of Saturday July 10th. There will not be a recitation of the rosary service on Saturday night in the mortuary chapel, as was originally scheduled by the family. The funeral home staff regrets...
Ernest Martinez
Jul 5, 2010
Ernest Martinez, 56, of Santa Fe and formerly of Ranchos de Taos passed away on July 5, 2010. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Arturo L. Archuleta, father, Eduardo Martinez, sister, Florence Maestas, brothers, Steve Wedo and David Martinez. He is survived by his son, Leonard R. Archuleta (Melanie), daughter, Celina Martinez, grandchildren, Leandra and Leonard Archuleta Jr.,...
Andres Dominguez-Aragon
Jul 5, 2010
Andres Dominguez-Aragon, 19 of Las Colonias passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2010. He is preceded in death by grandmother, Carolina Dominguez-Aragon. He is survived by mother, Brenda Aragon-Dominguez, (Joel Rodriguez), sisters and brothers, Judith Dominguez, Neida Castillo, Luis Castillo, Adrian and Antonio Rodriguez, grandfather, Concepcion Aragon, nephew, Julian Conchas, aunt, Soraya Aragon, uncles, Lorenzo Aragon (Englantina), Miguel Aragon (Concepcion),...
Ryoji Mccormick
Jul 5, 2010
Ryoji McCormick, 24, of Arroyo Seco passed away unexpectedly on July 05, 2010. He is survived by his parents, Michael and Yumiko McCormick, brothers, Ryobun and Ryoma McCormick. There was a "Celebration of the Life of Ryoji McCormick" held on July 16, 2010 at the OBL from 1-4pm. Family and friends were invited to gather to exchange memories, hear songs...
M. Rita Campos Melady
Jul 2, 2010
The sort of treasure which our community has lost in M. Rita Campos Melady is indescribable. She took the time to know everyone she met, even in some small way, and those who knew her can never forget her. Everywhere that she went she met old friends and made new ones. Always quick with a joke, a story, or a...
Senaida Sadie Medina
Jul 1, 2010
Senaida Sadie Medina-age 98 a resident of Chimayo passed away on Thursday July 1, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband Juan C. Medina, parents Eluterio and Christina Archuleta, great grandson, Alex Romero, also her brother, sisters, sister-in-laws, and brother-in-laws. Sadie is survived by her son Leroy and wife Eva Medina of Chimayo, daughter Barbara and husband Victor...
Sofia Ulibarri
Jun 30, 2010
Sofia Archuleta Ulibarri, 82, a resident of Santa Fe, was called home by our Lord on June 30, 2010 at her home with her family by her side. Sofia was born October 17, 1927 in Las, Vegas, NM. Sofia is preceded in death by her husband Max Ulibarri; sister Sylvia and brothers Agapito and Robert. She is survived by her...
Bruce A. Kelly
Jun 28, 2010
Bruce A. Kelly, 70, of Black Lake passed away June 28, 2010. He was an Eagle Scout and active in the Rotary and Friends of Eagle Nest. He is preceded in death by parents, Marlin and Iva Mae Kelly. He is survived by wife, Beth Kelly, daughter, Kristin Tiernan (John), granddaughter, Sharon Tiernan, brother, Glen S. Kelly (Sandy), aunt Mary...