Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Leonard R. Jacquez
Feb 23, 2007
Leonard R. Jacquez – Age 40 a resident of Abiquiu passed away on Friday, February 23, 2007. He was proceeded in death by his parents: Bernabe and Dorothy Jacquez; and brothers: Leroy and Bernie Jacquez. May their souls rest in peace. He is survived by his daughter, Lucia Montoya of Nambe; sisters: MaryAnn Jacquez and companion Eddie Garcia, and Antonia...
Myra Valdez
Feb 23, 2007
Myra Valdez – Age 40 passed away of a severe heart attack on Thursday, February 22, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Mondragon, Sr.; grandmothers: Adela Archuleta and Mary Valdez; along with her grandfather, Candido Valdez. She is survived by her parents, Arsenio and Nora Valdez, son, Larry Mondragon, Jr. and fiancée Crystal Villareal; daughter, Danielle...
Carl M. "Frosty" Lujan, Jr.
Feb 22, 2007
Carl M. "Frosty" Lujan Jr.- Age 32 a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2007. He enjoyed traveling, reading and spending time on his computer as well as, spending time with his family and pets. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Jose Lupe and Dolores Lujan; maternal grandfather, Juan Sisneros; Step-Grandfather, Santiago...
Ramona Chackee
Feb 21, 2007
Ramona "Mo" Chackee, 26, of Las Colonias passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2007. She is preceded in death by her grandmothers, Eloisa Archuleta, Mary Schlosser and Teodora Flores. She is survived by her daughters, Maribel and Eloisa Chackee, mother, Annette Chackee, father, David Arnold Flores, sisters, Sarah Flores (Cesar Leon) and Carlotta Flores (Juan Camacho), grandfathers, Serafin Flores and...
Seferino Salazar, Jr.
Feb 21, 2007
Seferino Salazar, Jr. – Age 76 a resident of Los Luceros passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents: Seferino and Candelaria Salazar; grandparents: Silveria and Urban Martinez; brothers: Leandro, Bernardo "Gito", and Phil Salazar; sisters: Mary Archuleta and Elisa Salazar; and close nephew, Gilbert Valdez. May their souls...
Berlinda Vigil
Feb 19, 2007
Berlinda Valencia Vigil, of Arroyo Seco and currently of Penasco passed away on February 19, 2007. She is preceded in death by her brother, Pacomio Valencia and sister, Olivia Martinez. She is survived by her children, Fabian and Kristina Vigil, granddaughter, Stefani Vigil, mother, Locaida Valencia, sisters, Seralia and Lucille, brothers, Tranquelino and Yolando Valencia and many nieces, nephews and...
Elvira Sahd
Feb 19, 2007
Elvira Sahd, 77, of Taos passed away on February 19, 2007. She was a member of the Las Taosenas and the Alter Society. She was a former employee of First State Bank and Centinel Bank. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Sahd, parents, Juanita & Maximiano Martinez, brothers, Jose & Levinio Martinez, sisters, Soledad Anaya and Eliza...
Emily Willbanks
Feb 18, 2007
Emily Willbanks, 76, resident of Los Alamos since 1954 passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2007. She was born in Fort Lauderdale, FL on November 25, 1930 (Emily West). She graduated Duke University 1952 with a BS Degree in Physics and Math and earned a MS Degree in Physics from University of New Mexico in 1957. She was a Scientist...
Joan Wheeland
Feb 17, 2007
Joan Elizabeth Wheeland passed away February 17, 2007. Joan was born November 18, 1937 in Chillicothe, Ohio, to Russell and Nettie Shoemaker. She is survived by Hoyt Wheeland of Taos, NM, husband of 44 years, daughter Stacey Elizabeth Hammond of Taos, brother Russell Gerald Shoemaker of Albany, OH, grandchildren Jillian Summer Elizabeth Huether of Taos, Cody Alan Stephen Hammond of...
Clara Medina
Feb 15, 2007
Clara Medina, 84, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on February 15, 2007. She is preceded in death her son, Salomon Medina I, grandson, Thomas Wagner, parents, Bernabe & Rufina Herrera, sisters, Theresa Olonia, brothers, Jose & Manuel Herrera. She is survived by her children, Bertha Quintana (Francis) of Taos, Frank Medina (Diana) of Taos, Eloisa Trujillo (John McKillip) of...
Eddie Romero
Feb 13, 2007
Eddie "El Jarrito" Romero, 60, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on February 13, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis Romero and Cora Struck and granddaughter Kimberly Loreto. He is survived by daughters, Adelina Loreto (Orlado) and Patricia Chavez (Raul), son, Raymond Romero, grandchildren, Angelica, Sandra and Jesus Chavez and Ashley Loreto and many other relatives....
A. Wilfred Rael
Feb 13, 2007
A. Wilfred Rael 56, of Questa passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2007. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Loretta Rael, parents, Moises & Juanita Rael and sister, Linda Rael. He is survived by his wife, Penny Rael, children, Tammy Rael (Juan), Brian Rael (Rosita), Jason (Renee), Daniel Rael (Anna) and Gabriel Rael, grandchildren, Andrew, Kryshelle, Kylee,...
Ernest "Ernie" Romero, Jr.
Feb 13, 2007
Ernest "Ernie" Romero, Jr. – Age 46 a resident of Española and formerly of Dixon passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2007. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Amadeo and Estephanita Romero; maternal grandparnets: Eloy and Fedelina Gonzales; brother, Carl Romero; mother in law, Carmelita D. Romero; aunts and uncles: Rosa Padilla, Lito Romero, Eloy Gonzales, Jr.,...
Jose Gonzales
Feb 13, 2007
Jose Gonzales – Age 86 a resident of Nambe passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2007. He was born on January 29, 1921 to Donaciano and Agueda Gonzales in El Rancho, NM. He married Maria T. Gonzales on December 16, 1983 in Nambe. He is survived by his wife, Maria T. Gonzales; sons and daughters: Eloy Gonzales and wife Melinda...
John Carpentier
Feb 10, 2007
John Raymond Carpentier, 53, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on February 10, 2007. He is preceded in death by his father, Donald Carpentier. He is survived by his sons, Ryan and Corey Carpentier, mother, Phyllis Tomlinson, brothers and sisters, Robert Carpentier, Mary Carpentier, Jeanne Kirk (Forrest), Christopher Carpentier (Brenda), stepbrothers, Terry, Roger, Chris and Kenny Tomlinson. Memorial gathering was...
May Maestas
Feb 9, 2007
May Maestas, born November 4th, 1924 in Jaroso, CO, she was raised and lived in Taos, NM. Throughout her life, she dedicated her time to helping others through many local civic and faith-based organizations. She gave to her parish, Our Lady of Guadalupe, through the use of her time. She was a dedicated lector, a member of the Altar Society,...
Reyecita Lopez
Feb 7, 2007
Reyecita M. Lopez, 93, of Picuris Pueblo passed away on February 07, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Louis Lopez, sons, Benny, and Gregory Lopez and grandson, Gregory Pacheco. She is survived by her children, Emily Martinez, Tina Tsosie (Clifford), Laura Pacheco (Edward) and Ernie Piahue, grandchildren, Matthew Pacheco (Feliz), Benita Lopez and Edwina Pacheco and 6...
Carlos Lucero
Feb 7, 2007
Carlos "Charlie" Lucero, 81, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on February 07, 2007. He is preceded in death by his wife, Adelina Lucero, infant son, C.G. Lucero, parents, David & Estella Lucero, sisters, Edna Vargas and Mary Lucero. He is survived by his daughters, Martha Ortiz (Celso), Beatrice Lucero, Cecilia Lucero, Rose Quintana (Orlando) and Carmen Ortiz (Leonard). He...
Kirby Blair
Feb 6, 2007
Kirby Dale Blair passed away on February 06, 2007. He was born July 04, 1933 in Waco, Texas. He was a Taos resident for over 30 years. Known by his friends as Dale, he graduated Southern Methodist University with a Masters degree in Creative Writing and History and began his journalistic career with the Dallas Times Herald as a film...
