Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Berna P. Martinez
Jun 27, 2010
Berna P. Martinez age 81 of Dixon passed away on Sunday June 27, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry Martinez and parents Demetrio and Manuelita Perea. Berna is survived by her sons; Al Martinez, Richard S. Martinez and wife Maria Sadredo-Martinez, Henry Martinez, grandchildren; Greg Martinez and wife Sue, Justin Martinez and wife Susan, Berna Martinez,...
Bernardita O. Jones
Jun 25, 2010
Bernardita O. Jones-age 88 of Espanola passed away on Friday June 25, 2010 after suffering a lengthy illness. She was proceeded in death by her husband Roy Jones in 1991, parents Toribio and Ramona Olivas, sister Carmon Casares, and two brother-in-laws Troy and Leo Jones. Bernardita is survived by her daughters Mary Pauline Martinez and Viola Jones, grandson Robert Martinez...
William Anthony Silva
Jun 24, 2010
William Anthony Silva, 71, of Vista, CA passed away in Taos on June 24, 2010. He is survived by wife, Coroline Silva, daughters, Ruth Therease Silvabaroa and Ronna Reine Bartell (Lawrence), grandson, Joseph Anthony Bartell (Glenda) and great-grandson, Brandon Parker Bartell. Funeral Services will be held in Vista, California.
Michael Castelli
Jun 21, 2010
Michael M. Castelli, 64 of El Prado passed away June 21, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Sheila and daughter, Kacia.
Cleo Anderson
Jun 20, 2010
Cleo Anderson, born Cleotilde Trujillo, August 17, 1924 passed away June 20, 2010 in San Diego, CA. Cleo went through school in Canon and Taos, graduating from Taos High. After graduating she move to Santa Fe to work at the Capitol, and in the early forties moved to San Diego, during WWII, to help with the war effort. While there...
Josephine Ortega
Jun 19, 2010
Josephine Griego-Ortega passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2010. She was born on January 30, 1924 in Tesuque, New Mexico. Josephine is preceded in death by her husband, Alexander Ortega; parents Anastacio and Maria Griego; twin sister Angelina (Jose) and Eduvigen (Johnny), brothers: Rodolfo (Cuca), Amador (Nellie), Anastacio, and Maclovio (Cecilia). Josephine is survived by her children: Christine (Phillip) Valdez...
Dilia M Martinez
Jun 19, 2010
Dilia Montoya-Martinez loving mother, grandmother and wife passed away on Saturday morning June 19, 2010. She was a life long resident of Hernandez and Espanola. She was preceded in death by her husband José Pat Martinez, together they taught for fifty years in the Espanola Public School district. They both retired to take care of their grandchildren. Dilia Montoya Martinez...
Georgia Maestas
Jun 18, 2010
Georgia Maestas Age 40 of La Puebla, NM. passed away unexpectedly as a result of an accident on Friday, June 18, 2010. She was preceded in death by her beloved father, Pat W. Maestas, Sr., maternal grandparents, Julian Roybal & Cordilla Roybal, paternal grandparents, Waldo & Carlota Maestas, nephew, Daniel Maestas, and niece, Brittany Maestas. She is survived by her...
Agapito Sanchez
Jun 17, 2010
Agapito Sanchez, 87, of Taos passed away on June 17, 2010. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rose Sanchez and son, Artie Sanchez. He is survived by his son, Ralph Sanchez, grandchildren, Jennifer and Lucas Enrique Sanchez, sisters, Gloria Siaze, Lucy Tafoya, Eloida Morris, Eufie Jaramillo and Ruth Hill, brother, Eloy Sanchez and extended family. Funeral service was...
Maria Ercilia Lopez
Jun 16, 2010
Maria Ercilia Lopez, 93, of Chamisal passed away on June 16, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Lopez, son, Johnny Lopez and daughter, Maria Reyes. She is survived by her children, Vickie Herrera (Joaquin) of Ranchos de Taos, Susie Roybal of Santa Fe, Evelyn Sanchez (Meliton) of West Jordan, UT, Juanita Ortega (William) of Penasco, James...
Maria E. Martinez
Jun 15, 2010
Maria E. Martinez age 62 of Sombrillo died peacefully on Tuesday June 15, 2010 in Santa Fe after a lengthy illness. She was born in El Guique to Juan and Ernestina Martinez and was preceded in death by them as well as her dear son John Martinez, brothers Fermin and Fridolin Martinez, father and mother in law Ernesto and Amalia...
Oliver John Holmes Sr.
Jun 14, 2010
Oliver J. Holmes Sr., lifelong resident of Santa Fe, passed away peacefully at home on June 14, 2010. He was a US Army WWII Veteran, served in North Africa/Italy. He is a retired Auto Body and Paint Instructor at Santa Fe Vo-tech. He is preceded in death by his wife Toni P. Holmes, sons Oliver Holmes Jr. and Wilbert the...
William Christison
Jun 13, 2010
William A. Christison passed away peacefully on June 13, 2010 after a brief illness. Bill was born August 24, 1928 to Helen and Leslie Christison in Boston, Massachusetts. He graduated from Princeton University in 1950 and served in the CIA from 1950 until his retirement in 1979. He moved to Santa Fe in 1979 following retirement and pursued several second...
Seferino I. Valencia
Jun 11, 2010
Seferino (Sef) I. Valencia Jr., 40, of Santa Fe, passed away June 10, 2010 due to health problems. He was born on January 28, 1970, in Espanola, to Seferino and Josephine Valencia. Sef was employed at Superior Motor Parts. He was loving, kind, and loved by everyone. He loved to joke and always had a smile on his face. He...
Annamaria Abbink
Jun 10, 2010
AnnaMaria Abbink, 81, of El Prado passed away June 10, 2010. She is preceded in death by parents, Heinrich and Elissabeth Sigl, one brother and one sister. She is survived by her husband, William C. Abbink, son, James Abbink, one grandchild, sister, Lori, nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 11 AM at...
Bennett Dewitte Goulden
Jun 9, 2010
Bennett deWitte Goulden born March 10, 1953 sadly passed on due to heart failure on June 9, 2010 in Santa Fe, NM. He was currently employed as a Night Auditor at The Encantado Resort, was a former business owner of Gunbarrel Fire & Safety, and a graduate of Colorado State University. He was a fine musician and gifted athlete; ranking...
