Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Clarence Sisneros
Jun 7, 2006
Clarence Sisneros, 14, of Ranchos de Taos passed away unexpectedly on June 07, 2006. He is preceded in death by his great grandparents, Vidal Sisneros, Eloy Pacheco and Gregorita Chavez. He is survived by his parents, Fred and Paula Sisneros and brother, Mateo Sisneros. He is also survived by grandparents, Pablo and Mary Alice Chavez, Joe and Helen Lujan, Ted...
Angelina C. Garcia
Jun 6, 2006
Angelina Garcia 50 - a resident of Española passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents: Gregorio and Donelia Garcia; four aunts and two uncles; Eufracia Vialpando who she loved dearly, Lydia Naranjo, Anita Martinez, Rosa Vialpando, Paz Vialpando, and Benito Vialpando; grandmother, Simodosea Vialpando who she loved dearly. May their souls rest...
Annabella Tafoya
Jun 4, 2006
Annabella Tafoya, 73, of Canon passed away on June 04, 2006. She is preceded in death by her father, Benjamin Juan Tafoya, brother, Arthur Tafoya and sister, Patricia Tafoya. She is survived by her son, Theodoro Tafoya (Leslie), mother, Theodora Tafoya, grandchildren, Theodoro Issac and Marcos Nicholas Tafoya, great nephew she helped raise, Julian M. Romo, sisters and brothers, Toby...
Gary Timothy Garcia
Jun 3, 2006
Gary Timothy "Padre Juan" Garcia – Age 43 a resident of Alcalde passed away on Saturday, June 3rd, 2006. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Cesario and Ernestina Villarreal and Salvador and Celina Garcia; father, Delfinio Garcia; brother, Leonard Garcia; uncles: Celestino Villarreal and Juan Garcia; Godparent, Albert Morland; and great-grandparents: Cylvianna and Celestino Villarreal. May their souls...
Antonio Jeranimo Vigil
Jun 3, 2006
Antonio Jeranimo Vigil – Age 23 a lifelong resident of Chimayo passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2006. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Guadalupe Vigil; uncle, Nelson Vigil; great-grandmother, Sabina Vigil; great-grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Olivas; and a aunt, Bambi Martinez. May their souls rest in peace. He is...
Gilberto Espinoza
Jun 2, 2006
Gilberto Espinoza passed away on June 02, 2006. He is preceded in death by his caretaker, Roberto Martinez. He is survived by his sister, Rafelita Duran of Pueblo, CO. Rosary was recited on Sunday, June 04, 2006 at Rivera Chapel. Graveside service was held on Monday, June 05, 2006 at Las Cruces Cemetery.
Susan Medina
Jun 2, 2006
Susan E. Medina passed away on June 02, 2006. She was owner of Susan's Grill. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Frances Dewey, parents-in-law, Epimenio and Margarita Medina and brother, Richard Dewey. She is survived by her husband, John E. Medina, children, Wendy Harris (Ken) of Taos, Mark Harris (Patricia) of Rio Rancho, David Medina (Ana)...
Nellie Garcia
May 29, 2006
NELLIE CONCHETA PAPANIA-GARCIA Age 49 a resident of Albuquerque, NM. Passed away peacefully on Monday, May 29th, 2006. She was born in Gulfport, Mississippi on June 15th, 1956 to the late Joseph Anthony and Callie M. Papania. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Robert (Bobbie Joe) Papania. May their souls rest in peace. She is...
Sarah Smith
May 29, 2006
Sarah Rachel Smith, 36, of Sunshine Valley passed away on May 29, 2006. Sarah will always be remembered for her strength and her love of animals. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Smith and mother, Jayne E. Belanger. She is survived by her partner, Steve Pohley, her son, James Belanger Smith, father, Phil Belanger and wife, Sandy...
Otilia Martinez
May 25, 2006
Otilia Martinez, 96, of Costilla passed away on May 25, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband Fidel Martinez, grandchildren, Gerald and Pearl Maes, Brenda Maes Martinez and Gary Martinez. She is survived by her children Erlinda Maes, Ray Martinez (Rita), Fidel Martinez, Leo Martinez (Martha) and Grace Salazar (Larry). She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 10...
Joe Herson Chacon
May 24, 2006
Joe Herson Chacon, 84, of Rodarte passed away on May 24, 2006. He is preceded in death by parents, Florencio and Clorinda Chacon and stepfather, Frank Davis. He is survived by his wife, Eliria Chacon, children, Florence Cornejo (Lupe) of Denver, Judy Sanchez (Larry) of Tucson, AZ, Eloisa Torres of Denver, Phillip Chacon (Ida) of Nevada, Carmen Sanchez of Tucson,...
Joe H. Chacon
May 24, 2006
Joe Herson Chacon – Age 84 a resident of Rodarte passed away on Wednesday, May 24th. He was preceded in death by his parents: Florencio and Clorinda Chacon; and stepfather, Frank Davis May their souls rest in peace. He is survived by his wife, Eliria Chacon; children: Florence Cornejo and Lupe of Denver, Judy Sanchez and Larry of Tucson, AZ,...
Joe H. Chacon
May 24, 2006
Joe Herson Chacon, 84, of Rodarte passed away on May 24, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Eliria Chacon, children, Florence Cornejo (Lupe) of Denver, Judy Sanchez (Larry) of Tucson, AZ, Eloisa Torres of Denver, Phillip Chacon (Ida) of Nevada, Carmen Sanchez of Tucson, AZ, Mary Mascarenas (Anthony) of Albuquerque, LouAnn Arellano (Arnold) of Dixon, Barbara Chacon of Leadville,...
Leo J. Santistevan
May 24, 2006
Leo J. Santistevan, 72, of San Cristobal passed away on May 24, 2006. He is preceded in death by his wife, Connie Santistevan, parents Ruben and Delia Santistevan, brothers, David, Jimmy and Toby Santistevan and sister, Evelyn Medina. He is survived by his children, Johnny Santistevan of Salt Lake City UT, Leo Santistevan, Jr. of Taos, Arnold Santistevan of Albuquerque,...
Lisa Chavez
May 24, 2006
Lisa Jenny Chavez, 30, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on May 24, 2006. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Isabel Romero, uncles, Carlos Chavez and Alfred Romero. She is survived by her son, Bryan M. Chavez, father, Rick H. Chavez, mother, Yolanda E. Chavez, sisters, Tina I. Chavez, Felisha M. Griego and Amanda E. Valencia, brothers, Ricky...
Rose T. Mondragon
May 22, 2006
Rose T. Mondragon, 94, of Taos passed away on May 22, 2006. She was born on Aug. 30, 1911 in Chico, NM to Tobias Tafoya and Pacifica Barela. She was a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by the father of her children, Eloy J. Mondragon and daughter, Ada Mondragon Rael. She is survived by...
Dina Desgeorges
May 22, 2006
Dina DesGeorges, 47, of Taos passed away on May 22, 2006. She is preceded in death by her father, Cleofas Gonzales, uncles, Erminio and Honorio Fernandez. She is survived by her husband, Sam DesGeorges, son, Adrian DesGeorges and mother, Alice F. Gonzales. She is also survived by sisters, Gloria Bradbury (David) of Santa Fe and Tina Martinez of Ranchos de...
Clorinda Trujillo
May 22, 2006
Clorinda Trujillo, 90, of Taos passed away on May 22, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Facundo Trujillo. She is survived by her children, Conchita Ortiz (Eddie) of Santa Fe, Facundo Nelson Trujillo of Albuquerque, Patricia Trujillo of Arroyo Hondo, Joseph Trujillo (Ramona) of Alaska, Martin Dee Trujillo of Espanola, Margarita "Chacha" Trujillo of Maryland and...
Theodore Gonzales
May 21, 2006
Theodore "Ted" Gonzales, Ret. Sgt. 1st Class, 72, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on May 21, 2006. He retired from the US Military and served in the Korean Conflict. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Lorenzo Maestas Jr., brothers, Pat Gonzales and George Chavez. He is survived by the mother of his children, Adelina "Addie" Gonzales, children,...
Diego "Tony" Jr. Pacheco
May 19, 2006
DIEGO TONY PACHECO, JR. Age 46 a resident of San Pedro passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 19th, 2006. He worked for many years at Espanola Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; he enjoyed music, dancing, gambling and basketball. Most important to him were his family, whom he loved very much, and his pet cat Jasamine. He was preceded in death...
