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

Mar 15, 2007

John C. Stoumbis, of Espanola, born April 3, 1926 and passed away on March 15, 2007 was born in Minot, North Dakota to Christ and Elena Stoumbis. He served in WWII, Battle of the Bulge and was decorated with a Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge and several European Campaign Ribbons. After WWII, he moved to New Mexico to...

Mar 13, 2007

Marcelina M. Maestas, 98 a resident of La Puebla passed away on March 13, at the Espanola Valley Nursing Home. She was a member of the Holy Family Association and a member of the Sociedad Nuestra Senora Del Carmen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel D. Maestas, sons: Cornelio, Israel, and Richard Maestas; and a daughter, Felicitas...

Mar 12, 2007

Mar 11, 2007

JOHN CARMELITO TORRES Age 38 of Ohkay Owingeh passed away March 11, 2007 as a result of a short illness. He was preceded in death by his brother Kenneth Dean Archuleta and niece Wanda Lynn Archuleta. He is survived by his parents Frank and Beatrice Torres of Ohkay Owingeh, sister Deborah M. Torres of Ohkay Owingeh, Catherine Vigil of Tesuque...

Mar 9, 2007

Samuel Weaver Bates died peacefully at the age of 83 years on March 9, 2007 in Taos, New Mexico. He was born on January 25, 1924 in Shelbina, MO to Carrie Weaver Bates and Thomas Forest Bates. In 1941, Sam attended the University of Missouri where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. His education was interrupted during...

Mar 9, 2007

Mary Ann Hawk, 61, of Taos passed away unexpectedly at home on March 09, 2007. Mary Ann devoted her life to helping others, as a teacher, school counselor, social worker and psycho therapist before retiring in 1998. The lives she touched are beyond counting. She is preceded in death by parents, Michael and Mary Sagnelli of Stamford Connecticut. Mary is...

Mar 9, 2007

Salomon "Sal" Garcia – Age 65 a resident of San Pedro passed away on Friday, March 9, 2007 following a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents: Vicente and Amada Garcia. May their souls rest in peace. He was a school bus driver for the Española Public Schools for 20 years and was a hard working farmer...

Mar 7, 2007

Michael Timm Neglia, 38, of Taos passed away on March 07, 2007. He owned and operated Topline Automotive in Taos and worked in the family business at Taos General Store. He graduated from Palo Alto High School and attended Foothill College in Los Altos, CA. Mike was an avid golfer and motorcycle enthusiast. He is survived by his children, Colin...

Mar 6, 2007

Hamish Richards, 49, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on March 06, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents, Patricia Ann Hurst and John Allen Richards and stepfather, Arthur Allen Jones. He is survived by his sisters, Augusta Allen Jones of Ranchos de Taos and Farmington "Farmie" Dixon Richards of Spain and numerous friends. Memorial service will be...

Mar 6, 2007

Amelia Trujillo, 94, of Taos passed away on March 06, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Amarante Trujillo, son, Robert Trujillo, grandson, Manuel James Trujillo, brother, Fidel Candelario, sisters, Madelena Martinez, Adelina Trujillo, Teresina Martinez and son in law, Policarpio Torres. She is survived by her children, Loren Torres of Guadalupita, Fidelia Garcia (Herbert) of Valdez, Eloy...

Mar 5, 2007

Geneva Huffman, 78, of El Prado passed away on March 05, 2007. She is preceded in death by her son, Michael Kramer. She is survived by her children, Sharon Belcher (Ed) of El Prado, NM, Debra Hill (Gregory) of Houston, TX and Timothy Kramer (Lori) of Rives Junction, Michigan, grandchildren, Nicholas, Jeremy and Jason Kramer and niece, Linda Serbantez. Memorial...

Mar 5, 2007

J.M. Stevenson – Age 73 a resident of Española passed away on Monday, March 5, 2007 following a lengthy illness. Mr. Stevenson taught and coached for 10 years at McCurdy School, also coached at Santa Fe Indian School, St. Catherine's School, Santa Fe Prep, Santa Fe High and also Española Valley Middle School. He was a graduate of the Collegiate...

Mar 2, 2007

Peggy Barela, 45, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on March 02, 2007. She is preceded in death by her father, Eddie Barela, brother, Dwayne Barela, grandparents, Joe Ben Griego, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Barela. She is survived by her sons, Steven & Michael, mother, Ruby Martinez, sister, Edwina Barela, grandmother, Felicita Griego and many other relatives. Memorial service was...

Feb 28, 2007

Telesfor Salazar, 81, of Valdez passed away on February 28, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents, Benardo & Victoriana Salazar, brothers, Alejandro Martinez and Felimon Salazar and sister, Arabella Apodaca. He is survived by his wife, Maria Elena, children, Billy (Nancy), Vickie (Meliton), Robert, Mary Ann, Jesse (Maggie). He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 14 great...

Feb 28, 2007

Feb 26, 2007

Rebecca Kittredge, 90, of Arroyo Hondo passed away February 26, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband Julian Kittredge, granddaughter Althea Oakeley, sisters, Gregorita "Ita" Ortega, and Cleo Martinez, brothers Melecio Rael Jr., Eloy Rael and Orlando Rael. She is survived by her children. Louella Oakeley (James) of Arroyo Hondo, Orlinda Kittredge (Bob Young) of Juneau, Alaska and...

Feb 26, 2007

Joe Benito Sanchez (el Plomero) of Chamisal, N.M. was born on July 20, 1927 in Lyden, N.M. passed away in the home on February 26, 2007 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his son, Joe Benito Sanchez Jr.; daughter Benita Sanchez; father Federico Sanchez; sister, Josefina Lujan and brothers, Juan Gilbert; Nelson and Victor Sanchez and...

Feb 26, 2007

Diane Rosenblum – Age 55 – A resident of Los Alamos passed away on Monday, February 26, 2007. She is survived by her husband Harry Rosenblum; and numerous other relatives and friends. A rosary will be recited on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Block-Salazar Mortuary. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Thursday,...

Feb 24, 2007

Maria Consuelo "Connie" Mares, 76, of Canon passed away on February 24, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eduardo Mares, parents, Antonio & Anita Sanchez, sisters, Marcelina Santistevan and Lucilla Quintana, brothers, Aurelio & Juan Sanchez. She is survived by her children, Alfred R. Mares (Deborah) of Albuquerque, Vickie R. Rodriguez (Teodoro) of Grants, Mike Mares (Roberta)...

Feb 23, 2007

Todd W. Hartung, 64, of Questa went to walk the golden road with his Lord and Savior on February 23, 2007. He was the son of Frank & Gail Hartung. He worked at Wal-Mart in the sporting goods section for 8 years. Prior to moving to Taos he worked as a computer analyst for 20 years. He is preceded in...