Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Cris Cordova
Jan 30, 2010
Cris Cordova, born in Montrose, Colorado and raised in Taos, New Mexico by his mother, Pauline Cordova and step-father, Santiago Jaime Chavez, departed this earth unexpectedly on January 30, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline and daughter, Maya as well as by his parents, Pauline Cordova (Tracy Sutherland) and Santiago Jaime Chavez and two siblings, Javier Chavez and...
Willie C. Vigil
Jan 30, 2010
Willie C. Vigil age 82 of Nambe, NM. died peacefully on Saturday January 30, 2010 at his residence after a short illness. He was born and raised in Cundiyo, NM. and served in the U.S. armed forces. He was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Elks, was an avid fisherman and enjoyed taking care of his cattle. He...
Criselda Dominguez
Jan 29, 2010
Criselda Dominguez 77, a lifelong resident of Abiquiu passed away on Friday January 29, 2010 with her family surrounding her. Mrs. Dominguez was preceded in death by her husband Ramon B. Dominguez, Sr. mother and father Elionor and Rafael Trujillo, daughter in law Maria Dominguez and brother Lionel Trujillo. Criselda, better known as La Dear served her God and her...
Robert E. Vickers
Jan 28, 2010
Colonel Robert E. Vickers Jr., a resident of Taos, NM and formerly of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on January 28, 2010. He is survived by his son Mark R. Vickers and daughter in law, Darlene Vickers of Albuquerque; three step daughters: Sheila Ross of Taos, Janace Chapman of Casper, WY and Billie Clark of Albuquerque; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren....
Pauline Aragon
Jan 27, 2010
Pauline S. Aragon, 74, resident of Santa Fe, NM, peacefully joined our Lord and Savior, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, January 27, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents Pete and Erlinda Sandoval, her son David Aragon, and in-laws Joe V. Aragon and Oli Sanchez. Pauline is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Rafael Aragon...
Adonaida Vigil
Jan 25, 2010
Adonaida Vigil age 68 of Chama, NM. died peacefully in Albuquerque on Monday January 25, 2010. She was born to the late Nick Rivas and Antonia Martinez-Rivas in Chama, NM. Along with her parents she was also preceded in death by her son Antonio Ramon Vigil and daughter Patricia Anita Vigil. She is survived by her beloved husband Tony Vigil,...
Manuel Trujillo
Jan 25, 2010
Manuel A. Trujillo, 84, of Taos passed away on January 25, 2010 in Las Vegas, NV. of natural causes. Born September 9, 1925 in Taos NM to Juan Manuel Trujillo and Domitila Miera. Married June 10, 1950, San Antonio TX to Aida Josephine Flores. Enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and oil painting. Active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of...
Christine Martin Cashell
Jan 21, 2010
Christine Martin-Cashell age 53 of Santa Fe, NM. died peacefully in the care of her loved ones on Thursday January 21, 2010. She is survived by her best friend Stefan Lark as well as many special friends and family. Professor, therapist, healer, and friend, she was respected and loved by many. There will be a Celebration of Her Life on...

Marcia Weimer Cunnyngham
Jan 20, 2010
Marcia Weimer Cunnyngham, a fouth-generation Taoseña, eldest member of Weimer/Gusdorf family, and a spirited and dear friend to many, passed peacefully in her home in Taos, New Mexico, on January 20, 2010. She was 76. Her passing followed a brief illness and was confirmed by her son, Roels Cunnyngham. Ms. Cunnyngham was the great-grandaughter of Alexander Gusdorf - one of...

Donna C. Erickson
Jan 20, 2010
Mrs. Donna C. Erickson age 90 of El Rito, NM. died peacefully on Wednesday January 20, 2010. She was born in Buffalo, NY. to the late Donald and Jean Carroll and is survived by her two daughters; Linda Young and Sally McDaniel as well as other relatives. A private visitation has taken place-there will be no public visitation. Arrangements for...
Mary Gonzales
Jan 20, 2010
Mary M. Gonzales, 79, of Santa Fe, passed away January 20, 2010 due to a lengthy illness. Mary was born May 20, 1930 to Clara Rodriguez and Cecilio Mirabal in Nambe Pueblo. She married Gilbert R. Gonzales on December 27, 1952 in Santa Fe. She worked as a secretary at Federal Abstract Company for over 50 years. Mary was a...
Leroy Archuleta
Jan 20, 2010
Mr. (Albert)Leroy Archuleta age 59 of El Rito, NM. died peacefully on Wednesday January 20, 2010 with his family at his side. He was a maintenance Technician at The Santa Fe Community College, and a parishioner at San Juan Nepomuceno Catholic Church in El Rito.He was born in Espanola to the late Celestino and Maria Inez Archuleta. He was also...
Norberto Maestas
Jan 20, 2010
Mr. Norberto Maestas, age 72 of Waco, TX. and originally of Santa Cruz, NM. died peacefully on Wednesday January 20, 2010. He was a former electrical engineer and was raised in Santa Cruz where his family originates. He was born in Santa Cruz to the late Felix Maestas, Jr. and Margaret Valdez-Maestas. The family was active at the Catholic church...

Donald Lee Keller
Jan 19, 2010
Donald Lee Keller, 91, of North Fort Meyer, FL., passed away on January 19, 2010.
Eva A. Abreu-Olney
Jan 19, 2010
Eva Abreu-Olney, 30 of Taos passed away January 19, 2010. She is preceded in death by grandmother, Joann Abreu. She is survived by her daughter Cersei Storm, parents, Ed Abreau and Vicky Abreu, brother Eddie Abreu, grandparents, Angelina and Herman Olguin, Leland Abreu, dogs, Do and Omega, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorial service was held on January 23,...
Frances Pacheco
Jan 19, 2010
Frances Chisca Pacheco, 62, of Taos and Penasco passed away on January 19, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry Trujillo & Aurora Archuleta, brothers, Tomas, Reggie and Arturo Archuleta and Sam Grant. She is survived by her companion, Donald Martinez, son, Jose Luis Pacheco III (Abby), daughter, Dorotea Trujillo (Ruben), grandchildren, Monica, Ariana & Lauralee Trujillo,...
Nina Elizabeth Nilssen
Jan 19, 2010
Nina Elizabeth Nilssen, 30, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2010. She is survived by her parents, Morten & Kate Nilssen. Memorial service was held on January 30, 2010 at St. James Episcopal Church.