Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Sam Grant
Sep 15, 2008
Sam Grant, 65, of Taos passed away after a short illness on September 15, 2008, at his home. Sam was born on May 23, 1943 to Adela Grant. When Sam was 5 years of age, the Good Lord took his mother, he was then raised by his grandparents, Jake and Crusita Grant. A year later, his grandmother Crusita passed away....
Jose Ralph Mondragon
Sep 14, 2008
Ralph Mondragon, 88, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on September 14, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Lucia Mondragon, brothers, Abran and Encarnacion Mondragon and sister, Pita Trujillo. He is survived by his wife, Eliza Mondragon, daughters, Vivian Mondragon, Cecilia Martinez (Edward) and Yolanda Mondragon (Larry), 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, brother, Ray Mondragon...
Gabie Lujan
Sep 13, 2008
Mrs. Gabie Lujan 73 of Espanola died peacefully on Saturday September 13, 2008. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 45 years Manuel E. Chief Lujan on November 29, 2005, her dear parents Catalino and Crescenciana Ortiz, her sisters Laura Maestas and Eva Garcia, and her brother Horacio Ortiz, her father and mother in law Jacobo and...
Elizabeth Lillian Kemp
Sep 11, 2008
Elizabeth B Kemp, Arroyo Seco, New Mexico, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away in Taos, New Mexico on September 11, 2008 at the age of 88 after a period of failing health. Betty was born in Pueblo, Colorado and volunteered for the American Red Cross during World War II in the South Pacific. She lived in Hingham, MA for nearly...
John Milller
Sep 5, 2008
John E. Miller June 20, 1923 - September 5, 2008 John was born in Calhoun County Georgia and served honorably in the US Army Air Core flying numerous bombing missions out of England during the World War II. John received his law degree from Emory University Law School in 1951 and was a member emeritus of the Georgia State Bar...
Edward P Hoeppner
Sep 5, 2008
Edward P. Hoeppner, Master Sergeant, U.S. Army Ret. 84 of Pojoaque, NM. Died peacefully on Friday September 5, 2008 in Santa Fe. As a young boy in Wisconsin, he was taught the healing arts and homeopathic remedies by a Menomonee Shaman. He carried that knowledge with him through his life. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy after the attack on...
Vincent Billy Armijo
Sep 5, 2008
Vincent "Billy" Armijo, born August 30, 1932, died September 5, 2008. Billy is preceded in death by his wife of fifty years Juanita Armijo. He is also preceded in death by his mother Ernestina and father Floriano Armijo. Billy is also preceded in death by his sister Nelle Lovato and brother Eloy Armijo. He is survived by his daughter Mari...
Richard E Suazo
Sep 3, 2008
Mr. Richard E. Suazo, 52 of El Rito, NM. passed away on Wednesday September 3, 2008. He was employed by The Mesa Vista school district. Mr. Suazo was preceded in death by his dear mother Mabel Jaramillo-Suazo, brother Andrew Suazo and nephew Orlie Ortiz, and is survived by his father Ernest Suazo of El Rito, and brothers and sisters: Cecelia...
Jose Alberto Romo
Sep 3, 2008
Jose Alberto Romo, 78, of Talpa passed away on September 3, 2008. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Romo and daughter, Viola Maria Romo, sister, Rose Garcia. He is survived by his children, Eddie Romo, Pauline Vigil, Ruby Mondragon, Marylane Rios, Tony, Raymond and James Romo brother, Julian Romo (Andrea) and sister, Olivia Lucero. He is also...
Danny G Gill
Sep 2, 2008
Danny G. Gill, 67, of Pojoaque died peacefully in the arms of his dear wife Annette on Tuesday September 2, 2008. Mr. Gill was retired from Los Alamos National Laboratory. He enjoyed life to the fullest, fishing, dancing, and especially treasured times spent with his family. The family will be gathering privately to share memories and stories, however no public...
Eufemia P Martinez
Sep 2, 2008
Eufemia P. Martinez, 95, died peacefully on Tuesday September 2nd in Utah. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Victor M. Martinez, son Victor Martinez Jr., daughters Arcelia Jaramillo, Lougarda Trujillo and her parents. She is survived by her children; Angelica Garcia and husband Gilbert of California, Mary Romero and husband Bobby of Utah, Del Martinez and wife...
Judy Kaye Vanderbeck
Aug 31, 2008
Judy Vanderbeck October 30, 1956 ~ August 31, 2008 Judy, beloved bartender at La Posada Hotel, lost her three year battle with lung cancer on August 31, 2008 at St. Vincent Hospital. She bravely faced the disease and fought fiercely with sword in hand, never letting it stand in the way of living life to the fullest. Judy enjoyed every...
Nazario Archuletta
Aug 31, 2008
Nazario (Nick) Archuletta, 91, a resident of San Leandro, California, passed away August 31, 2008 in Penasco, New Mexico. He was born on April 24, 1917 in Pilar, New Mexico. Nick retired as an electrician from the Berkeley Lab at the University of California. He and Dolores loved to travel after his retirement and enjoyed gardening and his family. He...
Jose D. Vigil
Aug 30, 2008
Jose D. Vigil, 85, of Pilar passed away on August 30, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents, Doloritas and Felipe Vigil. He is survived by his wife, Ceralia Vigil, children, Dolores Montano, Fabiola Medina, Eloy Vigil (Cora), Estella Pacheco (Floyd), Elias Gabriel Vigil (Vita), Georgia Aragon and Modesta Vigil. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 10...
Bernadette Carolyn Smith
Aug 29, 2008
Bernadette Carolyn Smith, 57, of Espanola passed away on Friday, August 29, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents: Alberto and Rosarito Manzanarez, sister: Betty Lou Manzanarez, Maternal and Paternal Grandparents, Aunts: Juanita Babcock and Lorencita Salazar. She survived by her loving husband Shawn Smith, Numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and other relatives. Services are pending and may be...
Tomas V. Martinez
Aug 26, 2008
Tomas V. Martinez, 57 of Wyoming, formerly of Arroyo Seco passed away on August 26. He is preceded in death by his father, Benjamin Martinez and nephew Clarence Martinez. He is survived by his mother, Medalia Martinez, maternal grandmother, Amalia Duran, children, Tomas Martinez and Rayena Narvais (Steve), granddaughter, Luciana Martinez, companion, Monica Gurule, brothers, Juan, Joe and Fares Martinez...
Michael Gaillour
Aug 24, 2008
Michael Gaillour, 82, of Questa, NM passed away August 24, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Michael served his country during the World War II in the European Theatre. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Master Sergeant in 1946. Michael was born in Vaughn, NM on July 11, 1926. Michael owned, operated and partnered several successful businesses...
