Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Lucia A. Martinez
Jun 17, 2009
Lucia A. Martinez age 86 of Chama, died peacefully in Espanola on June 17, 2009. She is preceded in death by her 1st husband Salomon Lucero in 1971, her 2nd husband Ubaldo Martinez in 1994 and her 2 sons; Eddie Lucero and Raymond Lucero. Mrs. Martinez is survived by her children; Pasty Lucero and former husband Johnny Rael of Chama,...
Alex Valerio
Jun 15, 2009
Alex J. Hipster Valerio, Jr. 54 of Talpa passed away June 15, 2009. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank & Lucia Valerio and Onesimo & Manuelita Fernandez, brothers in law, Johnny Maestas and Fred Coca and sister in law, Lucille Montoya. He is survived by parents, Cruz and Rosabel Valerio, wife of 30 years, Peggy Valerio, sons,...
Frances Olivas
Jun 15, 2009
Frances Olivas, age 82, of Ranchitos passed away on Monday, June 15, 2009. Frances was born to the late Willie and Susana Sanchez in Leadville Colorado. She is preceded in death by her husband Sirenio Joe Olivas, daughters; Francis Pancha Padilla, Guadalupe Hosek and Mary Olivas, sons; John Tso Olivas, Steven Olivas and Sotero Olivas, grandchildren; Bobby, Chris, Patrick, Stevana...
Paul Joe Martinez
Jun 15, 2009
Pablo Martinez, age 65, of Ranchitos passed away on Monday, June 15, 2009 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Trinidad Martinez, sister Josie Trujillo, brother-in-law Joe Trujillo, step-sons Charlie and Frankie Beavers and step-grandson Baby Dale Brown, Jr.. Paul was a loving husband who is survived by his wife Connie Martinez, son Pablito...
Todd Caswell
Jun 15, 2009
Mr. Todd Caswell, age 57 of Espanola, NM. died on Monday June 15, 2009 in Espanola. He was born to Robert and Mignon Caswell on April 27, 1952. He was preceded in death by his father Robert Caswell and is survived by his mother Mignon Lermuseaux, and sisters Starr Caswell of Chicago, Illinois (recently of Santa Fe, NM.), and Barbara...
Felice L. Macias
Jun 14, 2009
Mrs. Felice L. Macias, age 83, of Santa Fe died peacefully on Sunday June 14th in Santa Fe. She was born May 18, 1926 in Flagstaff, AZ. to the late Francisco and Elena Lomeli. She met and married her beloved husband Gonzalo at the Santa Fe bus station while passing through town. They were married for 65 years and raised...
Harriet F. Wenger
Jun 12, 2009
Harriet F. Wenger passed away peacefully on June 12th, 2009. She was born the second of three children to Carl and Jessica Fisher in Chittenango, NY, and grew up on the family dairy farm. She graduated from Juniata College in Huntington, PA and completed graduate studies in library science at Syracuse University. She married James Q. (Jim) Wenger in 1939....
Oligario Ortega
Jun 12, 2009
Oligario Ortega, 92, of Amalia passed away on June 12, 2009. Mr. Ortega retired from Taos County as a heavy equipment operator and he was a WW II Army veteran who served in the European Theater. He was preceded in death by his wife Donelia Ortega. He is survived by his sons Donald and Ricky Ortega (Margie) both of Denver,...
Rose Vigil
Jun 12, 2009
Rose L. Vigil September 6, 1921 ~ June 12, 2009 Our beloved mother unexpectedly passed away peacefully while visiting California. She is preceded in death by her husband Juan; her parents Hipolito and Frances Lopez; her sister and brother-in-law, Antonia and Antonio Mier. Rose is survived by her children; Phillip and wife Deanna Vigil, Marcella and husband Michael Catanach, Emily...
Patsy M. Schumacher
Jun 9, 2009
Patsy Pat Marie Schumacher of Taos peacefully passed away on June 9, 2009. In 2008 Pat received a Taos Living Treasure award from the town of Taos in recognition of her tireless involvement in the arts community. For 12 years she served as president of the Taos Fall Arts Festival. In Taos Pat was a member of the D.A.R. Chapter,...
Idela C. Romero
Jun 8, 2009
Idela C. Romero, 79, of Questa, passed away peacefully at home on June 8, 2009 after a lengthy illness. She was a loving, patient and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She had a great faith in Our Lord Jesus that sustained her throughout her illness. She is preceded in death by son, Manuel A. Romero, Jr. She is survived by...
Stephen Sedillo
Jun 6, 2009
Stephen Sedillo November 23, 1979 ~ June 6, 2009 On June 6, 2009 Stephen (Heavy D) 29, of Santa Fe embarked on the next leg of his journey through life. He leaves behind in his footsteps three beautiful children, Desire Sedillo, Stephen Sedillo Jr., Maria Sedillo, their mother, common law wife Jeanette Angel, parents Mary Lou Sedillo and Jamie Salas,...
Amado Lopez
Jun 4, 2009
Amado Lopez, 55, of Taos passed away on June 04, 2009. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alejandro & Desiderea Lopez. He is survived by his wife, Alice Lopez, children, Louri Manchester (Jason), Sergio Lopez (Marisela), Lorenzo Lopez (Genevieve), Norma Gaston (Blas), Rose Ann Rodriguez (Alfonso), Francisco Lopez (Rosie), Veronica Lopez and Melody Arhuleta. He is also survived...
David Hugh Hancock
Jun 1, 2009
David Hugh Hancock passed away June 1 at Plaza de Retiro in Taos. He was 91 and lived in Taos since moving from Albuquerque in 1999. Hugh was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Vera, his five brothers and a sister. He is survived by his daughter Sandy and her husband Bill Young and by his grandson...
Dora Blanco
May 29, 2009
DORA VERONICA BLANCO, 42, of Santa Fe, passed away May 29, 2009 due to a lengthy illness. She was born January 19, 1967 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Dora was a counselor at Santa Maria el Mirador. She is survived by daughter Gabriella Blanco, son David Gomez, mother Antonia Contreras-Alvarez, sisters Ana Contreras, Christina Gomez, and Yessica Blanco, brothers Alvano Blanco,...
