Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Sophie Pacheco
Jun 25, 2006
Sophie Pacheco, 80, Local Ranchos de Taos Resident and Community Volunteer passed away on June 25, 2006. On many occasions at the end of her life some would call her Doña Sophronia. A great honor bestowed upon an ordinary woman with an extraordinary heart. Little in her life was about what she accomplished for herself but about what she gave...
Abran Fernandez
Jun 24, 2006
Abran E. Fernandez, 69, of Taos passed away on June 24, 2006. He retired from the New Mexico State Corrections Department. He is a member LULAC, the Fraternal Order of Police, Vice President of the Farm Bureau and the Stockman's Cattleman's Association. He is preceded in death by his parents, Max and Teresita Fernandez and sister, Priscilla Fernandez. He is...
Maximiano V. Mondragon
Jun 21, 2006
Maximiano V. Mondragon, 89, of Llano Quemado passed away on June 21, 2006. He is preceded in death by his wife, Felonis Maria Mondragon, sons, Daniel & Bonifacio Mondragon, parents, Juan Bautista & Silveria Mondragon. He is survived by his children, Charlie Mondragon, Maxine Baca (Martin), Barbara Mondragon, Roberta Romero (Daniel) all from Llano Quemado. He is also survived by...
Clara Cajete
Jun 20, 2006
Clara Cajete – Age 80 a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on Tuesday, June 20th, 2006. She was preceded in death by her brother, Alejandro Cajete; and mother, Anna Maria Cajete. May they rest in peace. Clara loved to teach the Tewa Language at the Santa Clara Day School and she was active in the Senior Program. She...
Policarpio Martinez
Jun 20, 2006
Policarpio Martinez – Age 77 a resident of El Guache passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2006. He retired from the Zia company at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He enjoyed running his tractor on his farm, growing fruits and vegetables in his garden and going to the casino. He enjoyed time spent with his grandchildren, and took pride in raising...
Johnny Anthony Lucero
Jun 17, 2006
Johnny Anthony Lucero, 17, of Llano Largo passed away on June 17, 2006. He was a 2006 graduate of Penasco High School. He is survived by his parents, Albert & Gloria Lucero, sisters, Cheryl Lucero of Albuquerque and April Lucero of Penasco. He is survived by his grandparents, Ted & Alice Muniz of Llano Largo and George & Corina Lucero...
Johnny Anthony Lucero
Jun 17, 2006
Johnny Anthony Lucero – Age 17 a resident of Llano Largo passed away on Saturday, June 17th. Johnny was a 2006 graduate of Peñasco High School. He is survived by his parents: Albert and Gloria Lucero; sisters: Cheryl Lucero of Albuquerque and April Lucero of Peñasco; grandparents: Ted and Alice Muniz of Llano Largo and George and Corina Lucero of...
Jose Melcor Sanchez
Jun 15, 2006
Jose Melcor Sanchez, 77, of Taos passed away on June 15, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfredo and Gomicinda Sanchez, sister, Anita Martinez. brother, Elizardo Sanchez and nephew, Paul Sanchez. He is survived by his sisters, Juanita and Julia Sanchez, brothers, Manuel, Aurelio (Bella) and Alberto Sanchez, nephews, nieces and other relatives. Rosary was recited on...
Geraldine Harvey
Jun 15, 2006
Geraldine DeCoteau Harvey passed away on June 15, 2006, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, after having lived in Taos, New Mexico, for over 50 years. She was 17 days shy of her 90th birthday. Geraldine was born on July 2, 1916, in Wisconsin to a Chippewa Algonquin father and an Oneida Iroquois mother. Whereas she grew up at Manitowish Waters,...
Robert Charles Rothafel
Jun 15, 2006
Robert Charles (Ekos) Rothafel, born on March 31, 1944 in Los Angeles, CA passed away on June 15, 2006. He is survived by his many friends, daughters, Angelica Z. S. Rothafel and Rosezena R. Hodges and sisters, Robin Burrows and Roxanne Rothafel. Robert lived a rich, full life. He got to travel and see things many people only dream of....
Dorothy Padilla
Jun 14, 2006
Dorothy "La Dot" C. Padilla, 55, of El Prado passed away on June 14, 2006. She is preceded in death by her father, Alberto Padilla, brother, Laudencio Padilla and sister, Stella Ruedemann. She is survived by her sons, Leroy Padilla (Sharon) and Michael Padilla (Trish) all of Taos, grandchildren, Lily Padilla, Mariah Voigt, Michael Padilla, Kristen Padilla, Andres Rivera, sisters...
Ralph Aguilar
Jun 14, 2006
Ralph Aguilar, 42, of Ranchos de Taos passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2006. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Soledad Aguilar. He is survived by his fiancée, Tracy Klain, daughter, Lydia Campbell, mother, Arcelia Martinez (Pat) of Espanola, sisters and brothers, Annie Pacheco (David) of Rio Rancho, Nick Tafoya (Irene) of Talpa, Louisa Sanchez of Talpa, Phil...
Jerry L. Voyles
Jun 14, 2006
JERRY L. VOYLES Age 76 of Abiquiu, NM. passed away on Wednesday June 14, 2006 with his family at his side. He was born in Evansville, Indiana on June 18, 1929 to the late Russell and Christine Voyles, and is survived by his wife V.J. Montanye, as well as other Loving family members. The family has arranged for cremation services...
Mary Gloria Mascarenas
Jun 13, 2006
Mary Gloria Mascarenas, 61, passed away on June 13, 2006. She is survived by her children, Darnell, Gary, Susan and Raymond Mascarenas, mother, Teodora, sister and brothers, Eloy, Julie and Archie and many other relatives. Rosary will be recited on Sunday, June 18, 2006 at 7 PM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Cerro. Funeral mass will be...
Sabinita Arguello
Jun 13, 2006
Sabinita Cordoba Arguello, 93, of Ranchos de Taos passed on June 13, 2006. She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan Bautista and Francis P. Cordoba, daughter, Cornelia Garcia, infant daughter, Marcia Arguello, grandson, Michael Medina and great grandson, Marcos Brengman. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Fermin Arguello, children, Beatriz Gonzales (Juan), Lucia Medina (Teodoro),...
Loretta Romero
Jun 13, 2006
Loretta L. Romero, 53, of Taos passed away on June 13, 2006. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lolo and Polly Montoya, father in law, Julian Romero Sr., brother, Joseph Montoya and niece, Elena Gonzales. She is survived by her husband, Julian N. Romero, children, Laura Duran (Tom) of Rio Rancho and Matthew Romero (Monica) of Taos, grandchildren,...
Dora G. Medina
Jun 12, 2006
Dora G. Medina, 92, of Talpa passed away on June 12, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Esias Medina, sisters, Teresita Garcia, Andelesia Gallegos, Perfecta Apodaca and brother, David Gutierrez. She is survived by her children, Bernie Garcia (Rose) of Talpa, Eliu Medina (Gloria) of Colorado, Eloy Medina of Albuquerque, Gloria Lavadie (Toby) of Taos, Frances Medina...
Corina Ortega
Jun 10, 2006
Corina Ortega, 91, a life long resident and faithful member of St. Anthony's Parish of Questa passed away on June 10, 2006 at ST. Vincent's Hospital in Santa Fe. Mrs. Ortega was a active member of the Carmelitas, Sacred Heart League, and the Peoples Eucharist League. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose Albino and Andrellita Rael, her...
Miguel A. Mares
Jun 8, 2006
Miguel A. Mares, was born on September 29th, 1916 in Buena Vista, New Mexico and was a resident of La Mesilla for the past 19 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Georgia Mares; a daughter, Dolores Benavidez; mother, Santitos; father, Jose Leon Mares; and six brothers and two sisters. May their souls rest in...
Paul Evaristo Martinez
Jun 7, 2006
Paul Evaristo Martinez, 70, of Questa passed away on June 07, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents Rudolfo and Maria Martinez two brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Angelina Sally Martinez of Questa, children, Sandra Y. Ortega of Santa Fe, Paul Evaristo Martinez Jr. of Colorado Springs, CO, Rudy C. Martinez (Patricia) of...
