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

Feb 5, 2007

Pauline Garcia Larson, 63, of Taos passed away on February 05, 2007. She is preceded in death by her father, Samuel Garcia, son, Francis Garcia, brothers, Fernando Robert and Sam P. Garcia. She is survived by her children, Kristina M. Garcia (Mike Hymer) and David Larson both of Tooele, Utah, mother Evangeline Silva, sisters, Doris Woolley (Rick) and Kathy Hardin,...

Feb 4, 2007

Bobby Manuel Pacheco, 50, of Ranchitos passed away on February 04, 2007. He is preceded in death by his father, Eloy Gilberto Pacheco Sr., brother, Eloy Gilberto Pacheco Jr. and nephew, Clarence Sisneros. He is survived by his children, Manuel J. Pacheco (Coleen) and Emily E. Pacheco all of Cerro, grandchildren, Luk Pacheco, Breana Demos and Jesus Pacheco, mother, Erlinda...

Feb 2, 2007

Gaspar Jose Vigil, 85, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on February 02, 2007. He was a lifetime member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, veteran of the European Theatre during WWII and a member of the VFW. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Vigil, parents, Simes & Genoveva Vigil, brothers, Serafin and Paul Vigil. He is survived...

Jan 30, 2007

Leonard Jaramillo – Age 44 a resident of El Rito and formally of Vallecitos passed away on Tuesday, January 30th. He was preceded in death by his father, Antonio Jaramillo. May his soul rest in peace. Leonard was a loving son, husband, father, and brother & he will be missed dearly. He is survived by his wife, Clara Jaramillo of...

Jan 29, 2007

Flora M. Cordova – Age 72 a resident of Chimayo passed away on Monday, January 29, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Ernesto Cordova; sons: Nicky and Andy Cordova; mother, Brigida Martinez; brother, Cirilio Martinez; sisters: Edwarda Bustos and Mary Vigil; and a grandson, Kevin Martinez, Sr. May their souls rest in peace. She is survived...

Jan 29, 2007

Michael Victor Miller, 56, of Eagle Nest passed away on January 29, 2007 from an illness related to his service in Vietnam. Michael was a loving dad, caring husband and a wonderful giving person. He was born on March 08, 1950 in Aurora, Illinois to Glenn & Naomi Miller. Michael grew up in Wisconsin where he lived with his brothers,...

Jan 29, 2007

Dawn Wilson, 46, of Taos passed away on January 29, 2007. She is survived by her mother, Gladys Wilson, sisters and brother, Meagan, Kelly, Jennifer, Lori and Kerry all of Canada and other relatives. Memorial gathering was held on February 01, 2007.

Jan 27, 2007

Roger B. Lazarus, a mathematical physicist at Los Alamos National Laboratory for 35 years, died on Jan. 27 in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Lazarus helped pioneer the development of computers for large-scale calculations and led the computer division at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He was 81. At the Los Alamos laboratory, Lazarus evolved the manual calculations of the Manhattan project...

Jan 26, 2007

Franzuella Lavern Devis, 70, of El Prado passed away on January 26, 2007. She is survived by her sons, Lloyd Lee Devis (Summer) of Miles City, Montana and George E. Devis (Ellen) of Taos, grandchildren, Crystal Summers (John), Laura Williams (Todd), great grandchildren, Savannah and Madison Summers, Matthew, Ashlee and Justin Williams, many other relatives and friends. Memorial service was...

Jan 22, 2007

Cindy Ruth Ross peacefully passed from our lives on Monday, January 22, at 9:30 a.m. She was cared for by her loving family, daughters Anicca and Claire and son Nathan, as well as Julie Schochet and many friends. She is survived by a vast circle of those who love her. Ru-Ru was a teacher, student, counselor, artist, activist and writer....

Jan 21, 2007

Frances M. Martinez, 91, of Taos passed away on January 21, 2007. She was a 2001 Taos Living Treasure. She was on the Planning, Zoning & Historical Committees for the Town of Taos and a financial consultant for La Loma Plaza Park. She was administrator and supervisor of food services at Taos Municipal Schools. She was active in the VFW...

Jan 21, 2007

Minnie Rivera, 92, formerly of Taos, died peacefully in her sleep on January 21, 2007 in Las Vegas, NV. Minnie is preceded in death by her husband Martin Rivera. She is survived by her daughter Vera Tibbs and grandchildren: James Tibbs, Anita Tibbs and Norma Chaddick and great grandchildren: Kristian Chaddick, Json Chaddick; Alexander Tibbs, Aaron Tibbs; Noah Bell, Zachary...

Jan 20, 2007

Jimmie King, 63, of Red River passed away on January 20, 2007. He was raised in Ft. Worth, Texas. He married Danetta Blankenship in 1964 in Ft. Worth. Jimmie and his wife, Danetta opened Bandana Properties, the first property management company in Red River in 1980. He was proud to be a working cowboy until his health declined. He won...

Jan 20, 2007

Ivy Chavez, 81, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on January 20, 2007. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Gail Robinson. She is survived by her children, Sandra Jones of Taos, Dennis Wood of Ranchos de Taos and Michele Chavez of Las Vegas, NV, sisters in the United Kingdom, grandchildren, Cade and Dax Robinson. Private family services have...

Jan 18, 2007

James Armijo Sr., 62, of Westminster, CO formally of Taos passed away on January 14, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Frances, children, Monica Trujillo (Michael), Dennis Armijo, Gina Frawley (Philip) and James Armijo Jr, brother, Ted Armijo (Pearl), sisters, Stella Esquibel (Victor) and Tina Barkello (Blake) and many other relatives. Rosary was recited on Sunday, January 21, 2007...

Jan 17, 2007

Irma Robinson, 79, of Espanola and formerly of Questa passed away on January 17, 2007. She was a Magistrate Judge in Questa during the 60's. She was active in Democrat Party Politics in northern New Mexico and owned and operated restaurants and beauty salons in Questa, Santa Fe and Espanola. She was appointed by Governor Bruce King to the Board...

Jan 15, 2007

Dulcinea Salas, 76, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on January 15, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Otoniel Salas, sons, Toby, James, Johnny, Ricky and David Salas and grandson, Margarito Montoya. She is survived by her daughters, Veronica Sisneros (Floyd) of Denver, Marina Mays of Avon, CO and Marie Salas of Ranchos de Taos, 7 grandchildren,...

Jan 14, 2007

Frances Espinoza, 55, of Los Cordovas passed away on January 14, 2007. She is preceded in death by her twin sons, Peter & Paul Espinoza, father, Albert Padilla, sisters and brothers, Mary Alice Padilla, Stella Ridaman, Dorothy, Ladencio and Henry Padilla. She is survived by her husband, Billy Espinoza, children, William Espinoza (Beverly), Margaret Espinoza (Eltin), Lorenzo Espinoza, six grandchildren,...

Jan 13, 2007

Clemente "Nico" Ramirez – Age 65 of Ojo Caliente, passed on to a better life on Saturday, January 13, 2007 after a lengthy illness. His father, Guadalupe Arrey; and two sons: Victor and Jessie Ramirez, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Maxine; his mother, Lela of Arrey, New Mexico; three children: Gino, Leroy and wife Loretta...

Jan 11, 2007