Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Alicia Wisehart
Jul 18, 2008
Alicia M. Wisehart, 87 of Taos passed away on July 18, 2008. She had retired as a bookkeeper for the Taos Municipal Schools. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Wisehart, parents, Nieves & Eloisa Anaya and sister, Ernestina Lowe. She is survived by her daughters, Arlene Martinez (Robert) and Monica Des Georges, sister Florence Garcia, grandchildren, Raymond...
Henry "Orlando" Sanchez
Jul 18, 2008
Henry "Orlando" Sanchez, 73, former resident of Dixion, New Mexico, died Friday July 18, 2008, in Albuquerque where he resided. He survived by his wife, Geraldine Sanchez, Son Ricky Pena and wife Kim, daughter Veronica Sanchez all of Albuquerque, several grandchildren , sister Domitilla Archuleta of Dixion, brother Arsenio Sanchez of Dixon, sister Sarah Anderson of El Cajon, California, sister...
Kein Craig
Jul 17, 2008
KEVIN LEE CRAIG, 38, formerly of Santa Fe, passed away unexpectedly at his Las Vegas, Nevada home on July 17, 2008. Kevin was born December 28, 1969 in Santa Fe, the son of George and Dorothy Craig. He attended and graduated from St. Michael's High School, and following graduation he attended New Mexico State University. Kevin was preceded in death...
William J. Johnson, Jr.
Jul 17, 2008
William James Johnson, Jr. was born to William James Johnson and Sadie Hassell Johnson on November 5, 1931 in Richmond Hill, NY where he resided through high school graduation. He attended Auburn University in Alabama and was in the ROTC program until he graduated. In 1954 he entered the Navy using his education and skills as a nuclear physicist and...
Manuel Lucero
Jul 16, 2008
Manuel A. Lucero, 75, of Chamisal passed away on July 16, 2008. He is preceded in death by parents, Fermin and Irene Lucero, sister, Isabel Lucero, brother, George Lucero and infant brother Enoramio Lucero. He is survived by wife, Helen Graves, daughters, Jacquelyn, Gabriella and Manuelita, 5 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, sisters, Lillian Pacheco (Adonio), Elvia Valdez (Octaviano) and Irene...
Gloria Martinez
Jul 16, 2008
Gloria Martinez, 59, of Taos went to be with the Lord on July 16, 2008. She is preceded in death by her grandparents who raised her, Frank and Clorinda Gonzales, parents in law, Benny and Josie Martinez, sister, Ernestine Cardenas (Ray), brother, Sonny Nichols. She is survived by her husband, Mike Martinez, sons, Mike, Anthony, Raymond (Nicole) and Matthew, mother,...
Rigoberto Martinez
Jul 16, 2008
Rigoberto Baltazar Martinez May 25, 1968 ~ July 15, 2008 Rigo passed away peacefully on July 15, 2008. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; Joe B. and Amalia Rodriguez and paternal grandparents; Juan Pablo and Maria Martinez. He is survived by his sons; Marcus and Brandon Martinez, mother; Barbara Rodriguez, father; Juan Pablo Martinez II, brothers; Juan...
Bobby Albert Lopez
Jul 15, 2008
Bobby Albert Lopez, 55, of Vadito passed away on July 15, 2008. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Juan and Rosita Lopez and Atilano and Apolonia Baca and sister, Eleanor Lopez. He is survived by children, Robert, Heidi, Roman and Justin, parents, Reyes and Anival Lopez, sisters and brothers, Darlene Kensey (Dan), Rudy Lopez, Sally Romero (Jerry), Alverna...
Ralph Lovell
Jul 14, 2008
Ralph E. Lovell, 92, of Taos passed away on July 14, 2008. He is preceded in death by his wife, Doris Cochran Lovell. He is survived by his daughter, Judith Lovell Thompson (Michael Barr Thompson)
Roger Perkins
Jul 14, 2008
Dr. Roger Bruce Perkins died at home in Los Alamos, New Mexico on July 11th 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. Roger was born in Hammond, Indiana on November 8, 1935 to Philip and Lydia Perkins. Roger was awarded a Ford Foundation scholarship while a sophomore in high school, which sent him to college early at the University of...
Margaret Tapia
Jul 14, 2008
MARGARET TAPIA age 84 of White Rock died peacefully on Monday July 14, 2008 in Los Alamos. She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years Joe A. Tapia, and their children; Lucille Wietzema and husband Jake of North Dakota, David Tapia of White Rock, Jonathan Tapia and wife Phyllis of Chimayo, sisters Martha Downen and husband James of...
Jose Luis Alvarez
Jul 14, 2008
Jose Luis Alvarez, 32, was born on July 15, 1975 and passed away unexpectedly on July 14, 2008. He is preceded in death by his sister, Cindy Abril Alvarez, great grandmother, Asuncion Perez and cousin, Raymond "Ray Ray" Martinez. He is survived by his wife, Vickie, children, Adrian and Ryan, parents, Jose Luis "Pepe" and Martha Alvarez, his parents-in-law, Marbella...
Robert Abeyta
Jul 13, 2008
Robert (Bobby) Abeyta, 65, a life long resident of Santa Fe, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 13, 2008. Robert was born September 14, 1942 in Santa Fe, the son of Salvador and Irene Abeyta. He attended schools in Santa Fe, and then served with the U.S. Air Force. Robert also owned and operated Abeyta's Roofing for many years in...
Lorenzo Sandoval
Jul 13, 2008
Lorenzo Sandoval July 20, 1922 ~ July 13, 2008 A Native Santa Fean, L.J. "Sandy" Sandoval, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 13, 2008 with his family by his side. Sandy is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Virginia, his father L.J. Sandoval Sr., his mother Manuelita, brother Charles Sandoval, and sisters Elisa Sandoval and...
Hazel Kenngott
Jul 13, 2008
HAZEL KENNGOTT June 30, 1912 ~ July 13, 2008 Hazel was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and died peacefully in Santa Fe, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband Russell, and is survived by her daughter Karen Benjamin (husband Raphiel) of Santa Fe, two sons, Russell Jr. (Marilyn), of West Allis, Wis. and Thomas (Kay) of Rosamond Ca., a...
Freda Brady
Jul 10, 2008
Freda Mitchell Brady, known to many friends and relatives as "Annie," was born on May 2, 1904. She grew up in Dawson, New Mexico, where her family worked on a ranch owned by Phelps Dodge Corporation. She taught school in Dawson and Raton, and in 1933 she married James F. Brady in Taos. For many years she was a homemaker...
John Ganley
Jul 8, 2008
John (Fred) Ganley passed away July 8, 2008 after a long battle with cancer. Graveside Services with full military honors will be conducted Monday, July 14, 2008 at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3:00pm. The Rivera Family of Santa Fe Funeral Options 417 East Rodeo Road Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 989-7032 Santafefuneraloption.com
Albert Bearce
Jul 8, 2008
Albert L. Bearce, 92, of San Cristobal passed away on July 08, 2008. He was the manager of the D.H. Lawrence Ranch. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 06, 2008 from 10AM-6 PM at University of New Mexico, D.H. Lawrence Ranch in San Cristobal.
Juan Gonzales
Jul 6, 2008
Juan A. Gonzales, 96, of Des Montes passed away on July 06, 2008. He is preceded in death by his wife, Julia Gonzales and infant son, Juan Jr., parents, Faustin and Merenciana Gonzales, sisters, Rafaelita Cantu and Grace Trujillo, brothers, Tito Gonzales, Claudio Gonzales and Isaac Gonzales. He is survived by his children, Priscilla Martinez (Gilbert) of Arroyo Seco, Connie...
Michael David Sena
Jul 6, 2008
Michael David Sena February 8, 1961 ~ July 6, 2008 Through his lengthy illness he always kept a cheerful and giving heart. Selflessly doing for others and never asking for much. We love him dearly and he will always live in our hearts. He is preceded in death by his father, Felix B. Sena. Michael is survived by his mother,...
