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

Dec 23, 2009

Palemon Pascual Padilla, 73, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on December 23, 2009. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dociteo & Fininia Padilla, brothers, Arturo, Luciano, Abel and Abran Padilla. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Padilla, children, Vincent Padilla (Mary Dee), Christopher Padilla, Renee Lucero (OV), Annette Gallegos (David). He is also survived by nine grandchildren,...

Dec 22, 2009

Dec 21, 2009

Eufrocine (Eufie) M. Varos, age 90 of Taos went home to be with the Lord Jesus, on December 21st, 2009. She was born September 17, 1919 in Cerro, N.M. Eufie was a loving wife of 69 years and a mother of four daughters. She taught her daughters by example. Eufie and her husband Ernest founded Good News Christian Fellowship in...

Dec 21, 2009

Jose Clodoveo Cloudy Romero, 67 of Vadito and El Prado passed away on December 21, 2009. He worked for the US Forest Service for 25 years as a Trail Manager. After retiring, he continued working at Taos Ski Valley, and for 15 years at Fausts Transportation. He was a 1961 graduate of Penasco High School. He is preceded in death...

Dec 21, 2009

Dec 20, 2009

Olympia "Ola" M. Montes-Garcia, 90, a long time resident of Santa Fe died peacefully on Sunday December 20, 2009 with her children by her side. She was active in the catholic community and enjoyed supporting the various parishes in Santa Fe. She was loved by her many friends and treasured by her family, and will be deeply missed by all...

Dec 20, 2009

Aaron Rael Sr. 93, born along the banks of the Red River on September 24, 1916, peacefully departed this world on December 20, 2009 just as he came into it; lovingly surrounded by family. The eldest son of Jose Enrique and Adonisa Rael, he spent his early childhood working at his familys sheep camps in the Sangre de Cristos Mountains,...

Dec 20, 2009

Carolyn Asp, 74, a six year resident of Santa Fe, died at St. Vincent's Hospital on December 20th after a brief illness. Born in Green Bay, Wisconsin to John and Genevieve Asp, Carolyn entered the Religious of the Sacred Heart at age 18 and remained a member for 20 years. During that time, she earned a Ph.D from the University...

Dec 19, 2009

Dec 19, 2009

Valentina Sylveria Martinez, 62, of Taos passed away on December 19, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alfonso & Lucia Martinez, brother, Silverio Martinez, sister, Elizabeth Casados and her companion, Guadalupe Ortega. She is survived by her children, Wilfred Sandoval and companion, Jeanette, Josephine Sandoval and companion, Rudy, Nathaniel Sandoval and companion, Christina and Valerie Ortega, sister,...

Dec 18, 2009

William Grant Stalker passed away in his Taos home on December 18, 2009. Grant was 74 years old. An only child, adopted during the Depression era, Grant had a commanding and confident presence in this world, yet he was compassionate and grounded. While certainly a fighter and quick to share his opinions about the hottest political topics, he was patient...

Dec 15, 2009

Kate E. Lovato, 83, of Alcalde died peacefully on Tuesday December 15, 2009 in Albuquerque. Mrs. Lovato is preceded in death by her parents William and Raillitos Ortega, brothers; Orlando, Theodoro, Juan and Robert Ortega and sister Juanita Ortega. She is survived by her children Tomas Lovato and wife Pauline, Jane Quintana and Robert Lovato all of Alcalde, granddaughters; Krystal...

Dec 14, 2009

Arthur Romero, age 49 of Santa Fe died on December 14, 2009. Mr. Romero is preceded in death by his parents Manuel and Lydia Romero, Siblings; Sammy Romero, Danny Romero, Donald and Geoneva Romero. He is survived by his sister Gloria Mendoza and husband Sammy and brother Richard Romero and wife Evelyn, companion Rosemary Anderman and numerous nephews and nieces...

Dec 13, 2009

Mrs. Elma Duran 82 of Santa Cruz, NM. died peacefully on December 13, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents Juan and Rosalia Dominguez, her infant grandson Chris Gallegos, son ben Quintana, granddaughters Maria Elena Lujan and Elizabeth Saenz, She is survived by her dear husband of 39 years-Johnnie D. Duran, 7 daughters, and her beloved grandchildren, great...

Dec 12, 2009

Born on April 8, 1959, and entered eternal life on December 12, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Tessie Sanchez and her brother Gary. She is survived by her children Jenna and Martin, her stepchildren, Tanya Lovato (Richard) and Peter Valdez, her children's father Louis Rivera, and her sisters Evelyn and Mildred Sanchez. Diana is...

Dec 12, 2009

Burton G. Dwyre Jr. died Saturday, Dec. 12, in his Taos home. He was born Feb. 1, 1928, in Silver City, NM. He grew up in Santa Fe where he attended public schools, graduating valedictorian in 1945 from Santa Fe High School. He enjoyed playing football in high school and was a passionate skier. He earned degrees in English language...

Dec 9, 2009

Rev. Wayne Reynolds, 62, of Questa passed away on December 09, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Marie A. Reynolds, children, Charlotte Pavlik and Alex Witherspoon. Services will be held on Monday, December 14, 2009 at 7 PM at St. James Episcopal Church in Taos. Graveside service for Rev. Wayne Reynolds, 62, of Questa will be held on Tuesday,...

Dec 9, 2009

Jose Eliverio Medina, 94 of Taos passed away December 9, 2009. He was a long time Educator in the Taos School System. He taught in Cerro, Talpa, Ranchos Jr. High and Ranchos Elementary. He was a US Army veteran serving with the 90th Division of the 3rd Army that landed on Utah Beach in Normandy. He was also a Commander...

Dec 4, 2009

Renee S. Ortiz, 34, of Ohkay Owingeh died on December 4, 2009 after a lengthy illness. She is preceded in death by her mother Marie P. Ortiz. Renee is survived by her sons; Daniel L. Ortiz, Logan Atencio and Morgan Atencio all of Ohkay Owingeh, grandmother Louise P. Ortiz of Ohkay Owingeh, sister Pacifica Reisberg of Penrose, CO., brother Theodore...

Dec 3, 2009