Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Johnnie Reuben Salazar
Sep 8, 2007
Johnnie Reuben Salazar – Age 85 a resident of Sombrillo passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2007. Johnnie was born on November 1st, 1921 to Jose Bernardo and Asenaida Salazar. He was a Veteran of World War II and then had a successful career as an electronic tech for LASL. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus being...
John Douglas Powell
Sep 6, 2007
John Douglas Powell, 64, of Taos, NM, passed away September 6, 2007, after a valiant struggle against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease) complicated by Lyme disease. Born in Abilene, Texas, he graduated from Abilene High School in 1961. He graduated from Texas Tech University in 1964 with a BS degree in Business and Distribution Management. He served in the...
Darwin Malott
Sep 5, 2007
Darwin D. Malott,77, of Taos passed away September 5, 2007. He was a Lawrence Kansas High School graduate where he excelled in both foot ball and track. He attended college at Kansas University and Bethany College in Lindborg, Kansas. He was in the Kansas National Guard. He was a third generation owner of Malott Hardware Store of Lawrence, Kansas. He...
Jack Mastenbrook
Sep 2, 2007
Jack Mastenbrook, 58, of Albuquerque passed away unexpectedly on September 02, 2007. He was currently serving as a First Sergeant in Operation Jumpstart on the New Mexico border; he served over 25 years of service in the Army and Army National Guard. He was a veteran of Vietnam and Afghanistan. In the 1980's he served as part of a team...
Alberto Alaniz
Sep 2, 2007
Alberto Alaniz, 66, of Penasco passed away on September 2, 2007 He is preceded in death by his parents Eduardo and Elisama Alaniz and brothers Roy and Nelson Alaniz. He is survived by his children Christine Romero, Adrian Lopez, Annette Chacon, Elisama Alaniz Carey, grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Arrangements are pendeing.
Berniece M. Bustos
Aug 30, 2007
Berniece M. Bustos – Age 73 – A resident of Velarde passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2007. She was preceded in death by her father, Carlos Romero and son, Ray Bustos. She is survived by her husband, Abel Bustos; children: Trisa Archuleta of Santa Fe, Marian Bustamante and husband James, Tim Bustos and wife Maxine, Eric Bustos all of...
Rosalie Talbott
Aug 29, 2007
Rosalie Virginia Talbott-Born June 9, 1918. Deceased August 29, 2007. Born in Oklahoma City, OK June 9, 1918, Rosalie moved with her parents, Emma and Raymond Talbott to Tulsa, Ok in 1923. At age six, she was chosen to study piano at the University of Tulsa with teacher, Helen C. Ringo. With a dedication of spirit and exceptional talent, Rosalie...
Jake Isaac Sanchez
Aug 28, 2007
Jake Isaac Sanchez – Age 50 A resident of Española passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2007. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maclovia Sanchez; sisters: Lucia and Mary Sanchez; grandparents: Seferino Fernandez, Benardita Lopez-Fernandez and Apolonio and Agripanita Sanchez; uncles: Alfonso, Alberto, Abel, Eliz and Leroy and Aunt, Lizida Sanchez. May their souls rest in peace. He...
Lila Rodgriguez
Aug 27, 2007
Lila Rodriguez, 90, of Taos passed away on August 27, 2007. She is preceded in death by her parents, Salomon and Irene Rael and brothers, Moises, Juan Benito, Eugenio, Elirio and Malaquias Rael. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Bailquin Rodriquez and children, Gloria Lewis (Kent), Tranquilino Rodriguez (Ozelda) Marla Sullivan (Robert), Daniel Rodriguez (Nancy), and Kenneth...
Paul Adams
Aug 26, 2007
Paul R. "Pete" Adams, 71, was tragically killed while flying his single engine plane on Saturday, August 25, 2007. Pete was a long time resident of Taos, New Mexico. Pete was born on October 12, 1935 in Gallion, OH. He was the eldest son of Paul R. and Vivian Adams. He attended Princeton University, class of 1957. Pete was loved...
Juan Tafoya
Aug 25, 2007
Juan "Chamiso" Tafoya, 98, of Taos passed away on August 25, 2007. He was a wonderful father and grandfather, he was very hard worker, he enjoyed fishing and hunting and also loved to play the violin especially Northern New Mexico Folk music. He is preceded in death by his wife, Escolastica Tafoya, his sons, Mike Tafoya and Leroy, parents, Miguel...
Juan Martinez
Aug 23, 2007
Juan A. Martinez, 83, of Taos Pueblo passed away on August 21, 2007. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marie Martinez, parents, Sefriano and Juanita Martinez and his brother Antonio Martinez. He is survived by his daughter, Arlene Lujan (Joseph) and grandchildren, Alicia and John Lujan. Burial was held on Saturday, August 25, 2007 at the Las Cruces...
Thomas Eppie Martinez
Aug 21, 2007
Thomas Eppie Martinez – Age 24 a resident of Santa Cruz passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2007. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Amy Chavez. May her soul rest in peace. He is survived by his infant son, Matthew Eppie Archuleta-Martinez; father, Tommy Martinez and companion Claudine Romereau; mother, Cheryl Chavez; sisters: Tamara Martinez, Tanaya Martinez and...
Merly Tafoya
Aug 20, 2007
Merly Rodarte Tafoya, 67, of Penasco, N.M. was born April 5, 1940 in Llano, N.M. to Rubel and Raquel M. Rodarte. She past away August 20, 2007 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her father Rubel and her two infant sons, Daniel and Michael Tafoya. She is survived by her husband of...
Eloisa & Alicia Martinez
Aug 19, 2007
Twin sisters; Eloisa M. Martinez-Morales age 25 of Tierra Amarilla & Alicia M. Martinez-Loa age 25 of Colorado Springs, Colorado both passed away on Sunday August 19th, 2007 following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. They were preceded in death by their great-grandparents; Jake and Eloisa Gonzalez, and Juan Martinez, Sr. and Lugarda Martinez, and grandparents; Juan Martinez, Jr. and...
Esquipula Eloy Cardenas
Aug 13, 2007
Eloy Esquipula Cardenas, 76, Of Ranchitos passed away on August 11, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Josefita Cardenas, brothers, Benerito, Floverto and Luis Cardenas, sisters, Semonita Cardenas, Evila Ortega and niece, Doris Cardenas. He is survived by his brother, Enrique Cardenas of Tooele, Utah, sisters, Manuelita Pacheco (Leroy) and Elvira Quintana (Bolivar) and several...
Edmundo Vigil
Aug 7, 2007
Edmundo L. Vigil, 76, of Taos passed away on August 07, 2007. He is preceded in death by his son, Jose B. Vigil, parents, Jose B. Vigil and Josefita Vigil, father-in law, Carlos J. Trujillo, mother-in-law, Amelia Trujillo, sisters, Frances Gallegos, Margaret Alarid and Mela LeDoux, brothers, Benito, Juanito and Leo Vigil and dear friend Dolores Struck. He is survived...
Paul Garcia
Aug 4, 2007
Paul LeRoy Garcia, 71, peacefully passed away August 4, 2007 after a long illness. Born in Embudo August 17, 1935 and a life-long resident of Taos, he graduated from Menaul High School in 1953 and UNM in 1959 with a B.A. in accounting. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Taos where he served as Treasurer and...
Manuel Pacheco
Jul 31, 2007
Manuel "Chapo" B. Pacheco, 53, of Taos, passed away on July 31, 2007. He was a 1973 graduate of Taos High School. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bonifacio and Isabelle Pacheco, sisters, Susie Tighe and Ramona Pacheco and brother, Sam Pacheco. He is survived by his brother, Rudy (Rose) Pacheco and sister, Viola Romo and many nieces...
Felix L. Griego
Jul 27, 2007
FELIX L. GRIEGO age 47 a resident of Tesuque passed away on Friday, July 27th. He was preceded in death by his son: Jonathan Grant who died in action in Iraq in May of 2005; his stepdaughter, Lisa Chavez in May of 2006, and his father, Raymundo Griego in December of 2006. May their precious souls Rest in Peace. He...
