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

Ben Gomez
Jul 22, 2007
Ben Gomez, 93, of Cordillera, a World War II veteran, passed away on July 22, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Mary Gomez; daughter, Lorraine Gomez; son, George Gomez, Sr.; parents, Demetrio and Carlota Gomez; brother and sisters, Anita Gomez, Candido Gomez, Pauline Gomez, Domitila Martinez, and Mary Nerren; and one grandson, Max Gomez....

Lena M. Ciddio
Jul 16, 2007
Lena M. Ciddio – Age 84 – A resident of Los Alamos passed away on Monday, July 16th. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter R. Ciddio; and brothers: Frank Martinez and Maclovio Martinez. May their souls rest in peace. She is survived by her son, Stephen Ciddio of Los Alamos; daughter, Jacque Ciddio of Los Alamos; brother,...

Raphael Boge
Jul 16, 2007
Raphael Eugene ("Gene") Boge, (1939-2007), 67, loving husband and father, woodworker, religious artist, and designer of Holy Trinity Park in downtown Taos, New Mexico, passed away from natural causes in his home in Taos on July 16, 2007. Born in Amarillo, Texas on June 16, 1939, most of Gene's youth and adult life were lived in Wisconsin. A 1963 graduate...

Andrew Mondragon
Jul 12, 2007
Andrew D. Mondragon, 48, of Des Montes passed away on July 12, 2007. He was a 1979 graduate of Taos High School. He was an avid sports fan who loved going to Albuquerque to watch Dukes and Lobo games. He also liked to watch the WWF and his favorite teams, the Chicago Bears & Cubs on TV. Andrew was also...

Odelia V. Garcia
Jul 11, 2007
Odelia V. Garcia – Age 67 a resident of Tierra Amarilla passed away on Wednesday, July 11th, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents: Gabriel and Josefita Valdez; sister, Margaret Archuleta; brother, Gusman Valdez; mother and father-in-law: Eufemia & Alberto Garcia; sister-in-law, Maria Luisa Garcia; and brother-in-law, Eddie Garcia. May their souls rest in peace. She is survived...

Harold Holt
Jul 10, 2007
Harold Ritter Holt, 78, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on July 10, 2007. He is preceded in death by his brother, John Holt. He is survived by Carmen Holt, children, Harold Holt (Angie) of Santa Fe, Lisa Holt of Seattle, WA, Theresa Holt of Seattle, WA, Charles Holt (Stephanie) of Victoria, TX and John B. Holt (Elvia) of Clovis,...

Ramon Rascon
Jul 9, 2007
Ramon Rascon, 51, of Arroyo Seco passed away on July 09, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Carmen Rascon, children, Ramon Martin Rascon (Robin) of Phoenix, AZ, Arturo Rascon (Tiffiny) of Silver City, Samuel Rascon (Cheryl Gallegos) of Taos, Clara Rascon (Michael Alba) of Phoenix, AZ and Elizabeth Rascon. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, brothers, Raul and...

Nina Meyers
Jul 6, 2007
Nina Christine Meyers, born January 6, 1936 in Taos died peacefully on July 6, 2007 in her home with her family at her side. Nina was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Meyers, her mother, Rowena Matteson Meyers Martinez and her brother, Michael "Cinco" Martinez. She is survived by her brother, Ouray Meyers of Taos, her children, Miguel Castillo...

Lorraine Martinez
Jul 5, 2007
Lorraine Martinez – Age 56 a resident of Alcalde passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2007. She was preceded in death by her father, Roman Martinez; and son, Louis Sattler. May their souls rest in peace. She is survived by her husband, Louis Sattler of Alcalde; son, Sammy Garcia of White Rock; daughters: Brandy Archuleta and husband Ernest of Escondito,...

Pearl Vigil
Jul 4, 2007
Pearl Vigil, 71, of Cerro passed away on July 04, 2007. She is preceded in death by her parents, Federico & Elvira Gomez, sister, Martha Mascarenas, brothers, Louis, Fred, Joe and Johnny Gomez. She is survived by her husband, Gilbert Vigil, children, Anthony Vigil (Gloria) of Cerro, Veronica Valdez (Andrew) of Velarde, Lawrence Vigil (Marlene) of Salt Lake City, Utah...

Raymundo Romero
Jul 2, 2007
Raymundo Romero, age 99 years 7 months and 5 days was a resident of Vadito, New Mexico all his life. He peacefully passed away at his home on July 2, 2007 at 7:13 a.m. Mr. Romero is survived by his wife Orcibiana (Anne) of 67 years, and beloved father to Louis Romero and wife Patricia, Benito A. Romero and wife...

Amador F. Florez
Jul 2, 2007
Amador F. Florez – Age 68 a resident of Tierra Amarilla passed away on Monday, July 2nd, 2007. He was preceded in death by his father, Rafael Florez; mother, Alejandrina Florez; and a son, Florentino Florez. May their souls rest in peace. He was born on September 2, 1938 in Lumberton, New Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Fedelina...

Martha S. Trent
Jul 2, 2007
Martha S. Trent – Age 98 a resident of Española passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2007. Martha lived and worked in Phoenix until her retirement from the Arizona Public School system. Martha moved to Espanola in 1976 and began her long-term volunteer work at McCurdy school. She was a loving person with many friends and will be very dearly...

James R. Keane
Jul 1, 2007
James R. Keane-79 A resident of Los Alamos passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary. James was born to Edward P. and Myra Link Keane on February 15, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois. He served as a Police Officer for the Chicago Police Department for 12 years. He then went on to...

Peter Joaquin Valdez
Jun 27, 2007
Peter Joaquin "PJ" Valdez, 14, of Las Colonias (Taos) passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend whose warm smile with ever present dimples and bubbly personality could brighten up any room. PJ was a multi talented young man...

Jude Michael Jaramillo
Jun 27, 2007
Jude Jaramillo, 15, of Arroyo Hondo passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2007. He loved sports including football and baseball. Jude was the snowball king for the freshmen class of Taos High School in 2006. He will be remembered as a kind outgoing person who made everyone laugh. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Mike & Ortancia Jaramillo,...

Otis Wilson
Jun 26, 2007
Otis Franklin Wilson passed away at his home in Taos on Tuesday June 26th, 2007. He was born to Lee and Lula Wilson on May 16th, 1932 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and was part of a large and colorful family of 14 children. Otis grew up in Santa Fe, and graduated from Santa Fe High School. He married Neva...

Bobby C. Vigil
Jun 23, 2007
Bobby C. Vigil – Age 40 a life long resident of Santa Cruz passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2007 in Santa Fe. He was born June 20th 1967 in Espanola to Carlos B. and Rosina Vigil. Bobby was an electrician and a member of the IBEW Local 611. He was a loving and caring person. Bobby was preceded in...