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

Jan 11, 2009

Ruthy Salazar, 49, of Santa Fe, Passed Away January 11, 2009 due to complications of cancer. She is preceded in death by her moher Dolores Marquez, sister Dorothy Espinoza, and grandmother Emilia Duran. Ruthy was born January 1, 1960 in Santa Fe to Dolores Marquez and Carl J. Vaughn. She was a truck driver for Dick Simon Trucking and recently...

Jan 11, 2009

Matias (Lorenzo) Gonzales passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 11, 2009. He was born September 20, 1969 in Santa Fe, NM. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Fermin and Benigna Aragon and his paternal grandfather Matias Gonzales. Matias is survived by his beloved children Abby Gail Gonzales and Lawrence Lee Gonzales, his parents; Matias and Eloisa ,...

Jan 10, 2009

Francisco (Frank) Javier Ovalle, 56, a resident of Santa Fe for 23 years, passed away suddenly in his home on Saturday, January 10, 2009. He was born in Ciudad Juarez, Chiuahua, Mexico on April 2, 1952. He is preceded in death by his parents Jose and Fela P. Ovalle; brother; Pedro (Pete) Ovalle, sisters; Ofelia Ovalle, and Raquel Lemos, and...

Jan 8, 2009

Matthew Torres, age 82 of Ohkay Owingeh died peacefully on Thursday January 8, 2009 in Espanola, NM. He is a WWII veteran of the United States Navy, and is survived by his sons Matthew, Jr. and Thomas, and his daughter Josephine all of California, his beloved grandchildren, his brother Frank Torres and wife Beatrice of Ohkay Owingeh, and sister Mary...

Jan 6, 2009

Jan 6, 2009

Olivia Perea, 63, a longtime resident of Santa Fe, went with the Lord, Tuesday, January 6, 2009 following a long time illness. She was born in Santa Fe, NM, on May 19, 1945, to the late Molly McAllister and Alberto Padilla. She is preceded in death by her parents Molly McAllister and Alberto Padilla, sisters; Connie Romero, and Betty McAllister,...

Jan 6, 2009

Mrs. Leona J. Stebbins 102 of Espanola, NM. died peacefully on Tuesday January 6, 2009 in Espanola, NM. She was born on May 18, 1907 in Benicia, CA. to the late Leland Jackson Turner and Sarah Jane Kerr. She was a retired administrator for Rio Arriba County, New Mexico State Government. A public service was not held, however her casket...

Jan 6, 2009

Jan 4, 2009

Thom Mayor, 67, passed away on 1/4/08 at the Taos Living Center, after a long ordeal with cancer of the thymus. Thom is survived by his Mother, Eva Laurina of Dunedin, Florida, sister Judi Mayor Hunt of Craig, Colorado, his children Kendra Suzanne Olivis and Jason Thomas Mayor of Salisbury, Maryland, and Luke Kantor of Tucson, Arizona, grandchildren Trevor Hobson,...

Jan 4, 2009

Jan 3, 2009

Rita O. Quintana, 74, of Santa Fe, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2009, due to an extended illness. Rita was born December 27, 1934, in Watrous, New Mexico. She is preceded in death by her parents Enrique and Bidilia Ortiz and son Anthony Quintana. Rita is survived by daughter Deborah Dalton, two sons; Carlos Quintana, and Phillip Quintana, brother Robert...

Jan 2, 2009

Virginia S. Gonzales, 78 of El Guache, NM. Passed away on Friday January 2, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents Jose Miguel and Teodorita Salazar, sisters Cleo Lopez and Lucia Garcia, and brothers in law Margarito Lopez and Manuel Garcia. She was retired from the Espanola Public Schools after 21 years of service. She was a lifelong...

Jan 2, 2009

Joe Marquez, 61, of Glorieta, passed away suddenly January 2, 2009. He was born February 4, 1947 in Encino, NM. A Memorial Service will be conducted Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 10:00am at Santa Fe Funeral Options Chapel. The Rivera Family of Santa Fe Funeral Options 417 East Rodeo Road Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 989-7032 Santafefuneraloption.com

Jan 2, 2009

Dec 31, 2008

Joe J. Espinoza, 76, of Taos passed away on December 31, 2008. He is preceded in death by parents, Edumenio and Ursulita Espinoza, brother, Tom Espinoza and mother-in-law, Domitila Martinez. He is survived by his wife, Josie Espinoza, daughter, Charlene Tafoya and son-in-law Chris Tafoya, granddaughters, Alyssa and Gabriella Tafoya, step-sons, Steve and Lorenzo Torres, five step-grandchildren, brothers and sisters,...

Dec 31, 2008

Mary Lou Hoeppner 64 of Pojoaque, born February 5, 1944 has gone to walk with the Lord on December 31, 2008. Mary Lou is survived by her son Gary Trautman, daughter Jennifer Ayotte, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 14th at 10:00am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Pojoaque,...

Dec 29, 2008

Virginia M. Torrez 76 of Espanola died peacefully on Monday December 29, 2008 in Santa Fe. She was born in Navals, GA. On April 17, 1932 to the late Smith and Eunice Padgett. She was married to Edward J. Torrez, and was preceded in death by him, as well as her parents, together may they rest in peace. Mrs. Torrez...

Dec 28, 2008

Fedelina M. Trujillo, 84, of Black Lake passed away on December 28, 2008. She is preceded in death by husband, Juan Isaac Trujillo, daughter, Lorraine Sandoval, parents, Maximo and Magdelina Maes, sister, Cecilia Rael, brothers, Manuel and Amadeo Maes. She is survived by son, Michael Trujillo (Shirley), grandchildren, Isaac, Justin and Joshua Trujillo, Amy Muehleisen (Dave), Orlando Sandoval (Stephanie), great-grandchildren,...

Dec 28, 2008

Esther Branch was born in Roy, NM on Jan, 2 1922. She grew up on the family ranch in Newkirk, NM where she learned to cook, sew, garden and work with cattle and other livestock. To Esther the Ranch was home and loved to return as often as possible. Esther was a graduate of Santa Rosa High School. In 1943...

Dec 27, 2008

Angie J. Martinez age 60 of Espanola, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday Dec. 27th, surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents Ernesto and Lucy Romero, Brother In Law Franklin Rick Manges, and her late husband Gilbert Martinez. She is survived by her daughter Jackie Martinez and husband Patrick Garcia...