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

R.C. Gorman
Oct 9, 2007
Elosia Munguia, 95, of Espanola passed away on October 09, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents: Silviano and Encarnacion Salazar. She is survived by her nieces: Rose Youngblood of Oklahoma City, OK, Lillian Spady (Dwane) of Albuqueque, nephew, Rev. Louie Montoya (Linda) of Clarksville, TN and beloved niece/daughter, Elouise Leber (Ted) of Mead, CO and many other...

Rosabel M. Vigil
Oct 8, 2007
Rosabel (Rose) M. Vigil, 92, of Llano Quemado, passed away on October 8, 2007. She is preceded in death by her parents, Vidal and Adelida Sandoval, first husband, Telefor Mondragon, second husband, Gregorio Vigil, brothers, Vidal Sandoval Jr., Joe F. Sandoval and sister, Frances Roybal. She is survived by her son, Leroy Mondragon(Pauline) of Llano Quemado, granddaughters, Joella Patterson(Ray) of...

David Seal
Oct 6, 2007
E. David Seal born July 17, 1942 passed away during a Taos sunrise, October 4, 2007 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. David was larger than life, ready to laugh and playful in spirit. His life was lived to the fullest with not a moment wasted. He served in Ethiopia in the Peace Corps for two years and then...

Loretta Mccarthy
Oct 6, 2007
Loretta E. McCarthy born in Taos, on February 2, 1910, died in Taos on October 4, 2007. She was educated at St. Joseph's grade school in Taos and in 1929 she graduated from Loretto Academy in Santa Fe where she served as President of her class all four years. She attended St. Mary's College, Norte Dame, from 1929 to 1931...

Joseph M. Cata
Oct 4, 2007
JOSEPH M. CATA age 87 of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo (formerly San Juan) passed away peacefully on Thursday October 4, 2007 with his family near his side. He is a U.S. veteran of WWII, and was a Staff Seargeant with the 947 Air Engineer Squadron. He is survived by his loving wife Lena Cata, daughter Diana Lopez of Albuquerque, son Joseph...

Glen Romero
Oct 3, 2007
Glen Romero, 56, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on October 3, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hipolito & Lila Romero, brother, Paul Romero and sister, Crestela Gribowski. He is survived by his children, Juan Torres (Rosa) of Colorado Springs, CO, Adonis Romero of Taos, Hipolito Margarito Romero (Mariah) of Ranchos de Taos, Ry, Valle, Isiah,...

Terry Walker
Oct 1, 2007
Terry Wayne Walker Jr., 46, of Lower Las Colonias passed away on October 01, 2007. He was a self employed Dry Waller in construction. He is preceded in death by his father, Terry Wayne Walker Sr. He is survived by his wife, Denise Walker, children, John Lewis Walker of Taos, Dana Walker of Las Cruces, Richard Walker of Taos, mother,...

Clara Ruth Rodriguez
Sep 30, 2007
Clara Ruth Rodriguez, 76, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on September 30, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymundo Rodriguez, parents, Feliberto & Amelia Salazar and brothers Clemaquito and Manuel Salazar. She is survived by her children, Jose Rodriguez (Grace) of Des Montes, Linda Chavez of Llano Quemado and Michael Rodriguez of Santa Fe. She is...

Leonardita Sanchez Martinez
Sep 28, 2007
Leonardita Sanchez Martinez passed away on September 28, 2007. She loved to make quilts and bake apple pies. She was a Carmelita de Llano de San Juan de Nepomuceno. She is preceded in death by her son, Macario Griego, first husband, Raymundo Griego Sr. and second husband, Chris Martinez, parents, Epifinia & Macedonio Sanchez. She is survived by her children,...

Mary Elizabeth Langway
Sep 28, 2007
Mary Elizabeth Langway the love of our lives passed away from pancreatic cancer on September 28th. We love you Mary and know you will continue on your beautiful journey. Thank you for all your gifts. With love from Annika, Dylan, Geraint, Nancy, Paula, family and friends "Night shrouds your soul in stars fallen orbs about your feet compose a trail...

Jose Trujillo
Sep 27, 2007
Mr. Trujillo was born on December 13, 1928 to Armando Trujillo and Maria Ingnacia Chacon in Vallecitos, New Mexico. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He was very crafty in making colonial furniture. He loved going to Chimayo out in the country. He also built himself a small apartment in Chimayo which he loved to spend time...

Johanna Weaver
Sep 20, 2007
JOHNNA WEAVER age 88 of Espanola passed away on Thursday Sept. 20, 2007. She was born to Golda and "Deet" Daggett and raised on The Canones Creek Ranch in Chama. She was preceded in death by; her parents, her husband of many years Gene Weaver, and her son Robert "Bob" Gardenhire. She is survived by her son Raleigh Gardenhire and...

Jay Howard Runner
Sep 19, 2007
Jay Howard Runner, 55, of Eagle Nest passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2007. Jay retired 15 months ago to live out his dream at the family cabin. He will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents Hal and Mary Evelyn Runner and Uncle Jay Gould. He is survived by his son's Jeremy Runner of Boise,...

Rebecca Rael
Sep 18, 2007
Rebecca Rael, 91, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on September 18, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Amado Rael. She is survived by her children, Steve Rael of Albuquerque, Rubana Montoya (+Rudy) of Arroyo Hondo, Elaine Vigil (Arnold) of Albuquerque, Rudy Rael of Arroyo Hondo and Ray Rael (Jeanette) of Ranchos de Taos. She is also...

Wanza Nadine Mullican
Sep 17, 2007
Wanza "Nadine" Mullican, Angel Fire— A graveside service for Wanza "Nadine" Mullican of Angel Fire is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon, Texas at the Robertson Funeral Directors Mullican was born Feb. 26, 1928. She died Sunday, Sept. 16. Mullican is survived by her sons, Jon Ratcliff or Angel Fire; J. C. 'Jim' Smith...

Juan Valdez
Sep 16, 2007
Juan Valdez, 73, of Questa, passed away September 16, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Clorinda Valdez and grandparents Julian and Rumaldita Valdez . He is survived by his wife, Bertha Valdez and children, Jose R. Valdez (Priscilla), Manuel Valdez (Debbie), Joyce Archuleta (Dean) and Giselle Valdez ,his sisters, Lorraine Anderson (Richard) of Las Vegas...

Connie Dimas
Sep 16, 2007
Connie Dimas, 70, of Taos, passed away on September 16, 2007. She was a care giver with the Mountain Home Health care. She enjoyed embroidery, bead work and spending time with her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Tiburcio and Martina Dimas, brothers, Jacobo and Hignio Dimas and sisters, Rita and Agneda Dimas and companion Lito Romero....

Victor Chavez
Sep 16, 2007
Our beloved husband, father and grandfather Victor Chavez, from Llano Quemado passed away on September 16, 2007. He was born on March 3, 1919 and is preceded in death by his parents Alberto and Pablita Chavez, a brother Clemaco Chavez and a nephew whom he also raised Clem. He is survived by his loving wife Ida Chavez, brother Henry Chavez...

Meliton Montano
Sep 15, 2007
Meliton Locario Montano, 78, of Arroyo Seco, passed away on September 15, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents Locario And Natividad Montano, brothers, Ino and Alfonso Montano. He is survived by his brothers Lee Montano (Mary Louise) of Salt Lake City, Utah, Alex Montano (Gerrie) of Arroyo Seco, sisters, Adela Gonzales of Arroyo Seco, Ernestina Mondragon of...

Christopher Cardin
Sep 10, 2007
Christopher Lyle Cardin, 54, recently of Taos, formerly of Cumming, GA crossed over on his journey on September of 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robbie Cardin and Joanne Pleasant. He is survived by his wife Mary Cardin and his boy Santana, brother, Ross Cardin (Debbie) of Hardy, Arkansas and sister, Mary Jo Gardere (John) of Dallas,...