Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Beau Ray Netuschil
Feb 17, 2010
Beau Netuschil of Los Alamos died unexpectedly on February 17, 2010. He was born in Los Alamos January 16, 1987 to Mary and Tom Netuschil. "We will always remember Beau for his kindness, love of animals, and his inquisitive and energetic personality. Among his many talents Beau had a passion for drawing. He had a vivid imagination demonstrated by his...
Gloria Ann Mondragon
Feb 15, 2010
Gloria Ann Mondragon, age 65 of Rio Chama died peacefully on February 15, 2010 in Espanola. She was employed by the Santa Fe adult parole board for several years and also with The Department of Energy. She was proud of a plaque that she had personally received from Governor Bruce King. Before her illness Gloria loved dancing, reading and spending...
Jose Bernabe Ortega
Feb 15, 2010
Jose Bernabe (Bernie) Ortega 90, of Questa passed away on February 15, 2010. He was a 30 year career teacher and principal in the Questa School District. He was a WW II veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Ortega was a councilman for the Village of Questa for 22 years. He fought hard to get the village incorporated in the...
Michael Valerio
Feb 15, 2010
Michael Alfredo Valerio, 63, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on February 15, 2010. He retired after 21 years from Wal-Mart and worked several years at Moly Corp. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ascension Valerio, parents, Alfredo & Flossie Valerio. He is survived by his children, Michelle Archuleta (Lucas) and Michael Valerio Jr. all of Ranchos de...
Antonio Garcia
Feb 15, 2010
Antonio Garcia, 84, born February 13, 1926, in Brush, CO, passed away Monday, February 15, 2010. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Melecia, father Tomas Garcia and mother Simona Montoya. Mr. Garcia is survived by daughter Gloria Jean and husband Cipriano Gonzales of Santa Fe, son Eduardo Garcia and wife Theresa of Albuquerque, son Tomas Garcia and...
Fidel Garcia
Feb 14, 2010
Fidel Antonio Garcia, 82, of Arroyo Seco passed away on February 14, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfredo & Antonita Garcia, , uncle and aunt, Desiderio & Porfiria Flores, daughter, Elaine Valdez, brother, Sebastian Garcia, sister, Maryanne Garcia and mother in law, Maria de la Paz Madrid. He is survived by his wife, Elvira Garcia, children,...
Anselmo Torres
Feb 14, 2010
Anselmo Torres, 87, of Talpa passed away on February 14, 2010. He is preceded in death by his wife, Cicilia Torres, son, Manuel Torres, parents, Celso & Eralia and great granddaughter, Amanda Torres, brother, Refugio L. Torres and sister, Victoria Torres. He is survived by his son, Del Torres (Mercy) of Talpa, daughters, Teddye Vaught (Larry) of Florida and Annette...
Gabinita Carolina Jensen
Feb 14, 2010
Gabinita Carolina Jensen, 66, of Taos passed away on February 14, 2010. She worked for Mountain Bell and US West as an administrator and retired from the Manuel Lujan Insurance. She was a veteran of the US Air Force. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eduardo & Isabel Trujillo and brother, Nestor Trujillo. She is survived by her...
Delfinia Maria Chavez
Feb 14, 2010
Delfinia Maria Chavez, 93, of Cerro passed away on February 14, 2010 in Santa Fe, NM. Our beloved mother was preceded in death by her husband, our beloved dad, Juan de Los Reyes Chavez. Delfina and Juan were married for 74 years until he passed away on July 30, 2005. She is preceded in death by her parents, Antonio Avan...
Eloy Frank Mondragon
Feb 13, 2010
Eloy Frank Mondragon, 72, of Taos passed away on February 13, 2010. He worked for the Town of Taos as a cross guard until 2006. He retired from Ralston-Purina in 1990. He was a veteran of the US Army & Navy during the Korean Conflict. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eloy & Rose Mondragon, brother, Clarence Mondragon...
Ramona A. Vigil
Feb 11, 2010
Ramona A. Vigil age 91 of Espanola, NM. died peacefully at her residence on Thursday February 11, 2010. She was born in Espanola and remained a lifelong resident, devoting herself unselfishly to the wellbeing of her family. She was a member of the Sagrada Familia and lifetime parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mrs. Vigil was preceded in death by...

Margaret Weissmuller
Feb 11, 2010
Margaret Weissmuller, of Santa Fe, passed away on February 11, 2010.
Elizabeth Rael
Feb 10, 2010
ELIZABETH "BETTY" RAEL Elizabeth "Betty" Rael, of Santa Fe, passed away on February 10, 2010. She was born July 9, 1931 in Cerrillos, NM. She is survived by her sister, Juanita Pliler, and family nembers Andy Perez, Vincent Perez, Augustina Brown, Cipriano Rael, Georgia Rael, Sondra Castro, Donna Langhorst, Sam Sparks, Jack Sparks, as well as 12 grandchildren and 9...
Julia Mares
Feb 9, 2010
Julia C. Mares, 85, of Taos passed away in peace in her home on February 09, 2010 after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Mares was well known for her baking and as a skilled seamstress. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank D. Mares, parents, Ambrosio & Florentina Cardenas, sisters and brother, Florida Duran, Rita Lopez, Maria Cardenas, Amelia...