Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Melissa Jane Zink
Jul 17, 2009
Melissa Zink, one of the most prominent New Mexico artists of the last 30 years, died July 17th in Taos. She was 77. Born in Kansas City, MO, she was educated at Emma Willard School in Troy, NY; Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA; University of Chicago, and Kansas City Art Institute. Her paintings, sculpture and mixed media works, much of which...
Alice G. Gallegos
Jul 16, 2009
ALICE G. GALLEGOS, age 86, of Espanola died on July 16, 2009. Ms. Gallegos is preceded in death by her parents Juan and Josefita Gallegos, and brothers; Gilbert, Ross and Orlando Gallegos. Alice is survived by her sisters; Emma Gragg of California, Annita Blankenship of Espanola, Helen Fletcher and husband Jim of Albuquerque and Dora Cobb of El Guique, brother;...
Juan I. Trujillo
Jul 16, 2009
Juan I. Trujillo, 88, of Taos passed away on July 16, 2009. He is preceded in death by his children, Eva, Melcor and Sobeida Trujillo, infant twins, several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife, Lucilla Trujillo, children, Alfredo Lydio Trujillo (Gloria), George Trujillo (Lucille), Luis Trujillo, Alberto Trujillo (Geraldine), Annette Trujillo (Johnny J. Ortiz) and Melvin Trujillo...
Angela Romero-Jones
Jul 15, 2009
Angela Angie Romero-Jones, 66, of Taos passed away on July 15, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents, Teodoro & Tillie Romero, brother, Ruben Jose Romero and nephew, Edward Alberto Romero. She is survived by her daughter, Jeri Ann Jones, granddaughter, Angela Ariana Jones, brother, Gaby Romero (Virginia) of Santa Fe, sister, Lisa Monica Romero (Edwardo) of Ranchos...
George E Watson
Jul 14, 2009
George E. Watson, 89, of Cerrillos, NM, passed away quietly on July 14, 2009, at the New Mexico State Veterans Home following a brief illness. Formerly of Danvers, MA and Englewood, FL, he had been a resident of Cerrillos, NM since 1994. Born in Denvers, MA in September 1919, he was the son of the late James A. Watson and...
Celina G. Martinez
Jul 13, 2009
Celina G. Martinez, age 77 a resident of Chimayo passed away on July 13, 2009 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents Nicholas and Vicenta Garduno, her brother Luciano Garduno, sons Chris and Jimmy Martinez, grandsons Christopher and Jesus Martinez. She is survived by her husband of 58 years Floyd Martinez, 5 daughters Gloria Martinez...
Raymond Kallman
Jul 13, 2009
Raymond Kallman passed away on Monday, July 13, just one month before his eighty-ninth birthday. He will be very missed by so many people!! Survived by his most beloved Karen Soomekh, his sister Nancy Rudolph, his sister-inlaw Ingrid Kallman and his sons Seth (Judy) and Peter (Petra) Kallman, daughters Laura Kallman and Caitha Korshak and step-sons James (Jacquie) and Curtis...
Joseph P. Medina
Jul 13, 2009
JOSEPH P. MEDINA age 46 of Ohkay Owingeh died unexpectedly while working on Monday July 13, 2009. He was a proud veteran and former Corporal with The United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed the outdoors while hunting, fishing and gardening. He was a hard worker and a truly devoted father and husband, his absence will be felt daily by those...
Emily Mares
Jul 11, 2009
Emily Romo Mares, 100, went to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on July 11, 2009 following a long illness.Emily lived in Los Alamos for the past 11 years. She was born on February 28, 1909 in Taos, NM, to Arsenio Romo and Carmelita Griego. Mrs. Mares was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church....
Emily Romo Mares
Jul 11, 2009
Emily Romo Mares, 100, went to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on July 11, 2009 following a long illness. Emily lived in Los Alamos for the past 11 years. She was born on February 28, 1909 in Taos, NM, to Arsenio Romo and Carmelita Griego. Mrs. Mares was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic...
Jim Duncan
Jul 9, 2009
Long-time cowboy Jim Hix Duncan passed at home, July 9 2009. He was 80 years old and a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He moved his family to Santa Fe in 1964 from Clayton, NM. Jim retired from PNM in 1988. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dollie Duncan,...
Tim Mylet
Jul 8, 2009
Tim Pa Mylet, 73, of Pot Creek passed away unexpectedly on July 08, 2009. He is preceded in death by his parents, John & Katherine Mylet, brothers, Larry and Dan Mylet, nephews, Hugh & Collin Mylet and mother in law, Ana C. Valerio. He is survived by his wife, Luisa Mylet, daughters, Mary Mylet, Micaela Ortiz (Tony), grandchildren, Nathaniel, Daniel...
Alvaro Nerio Avila
Jul 5, 2009
Alvaro Nerio Nene Avila, 80, of Taos originally of Arroyo Seco passed away on July 5, 2009. He was a carpenter, worked for Holy Cross Hospital and retired from the Town of Taos. He is preceded in death by first wife, Placida Avila, parents, Nerio and Genoveva C. Avila, inlaws, Antonio and Siria Varos Baca and brother in law, George...
Joseph Ff Lopez
Jul 5, 2009
Joseph F.F. Lopez, age 68 of Espanola, NM. died on Sunday July 5, 2009 in Espanola. He retired as an appraiser with The New Mexico State Highway Department after 35 years of service. He enjoyed tending to his garden and his friendships and culture of the Espanola area. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother Maria Rita Guttierez....
Belma Sandoval
Jul 3, 2009
Belma Sandoval, age 64 of the Espanola area died peacefully on Friday July 3, 2009 in Albuquerque, NM. She is preceded in death by her parents Rafael and Elena Lujan, brothers; Gorgonio and Jerry Lujan and sister-in-law Gema Lujan, and a very dear friend Julian Baca. Belma is survived by her daughter Lee Anne Lujan and companion Isaac Valdez of...
