Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Raphael Gallegos
Jan 9, 2007
RAPHAEL "RALPH" M. GALLEGOS Age 84. of Canjilon and formerly of California passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 in Santa Fe. He was born in Russell, Colorado to the late Narciso and Faustina Gallegos. He and his wife Betty enjoyed returning to California to check on their family auto repair and salvage yard companies, but always looked forward to...
Agapita Jeantete
Jan 9, 2007
Agapita Jeantete, 80, of Taos passed away on January 09, 2007. She is preceded in death by her infant son, Arnold, granddaughter, Susan Romero, parents, Luis & Petrita Fernandez, brothers and sisters, Luis Fernandez (Julia), Gus Fernandez, Marina Cordova (Joe) and Alice Garcia. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Gabriel Jeantete, children, Richard Jeantete (Doris), Gabriel Jeantete...
Benito Quintana
Jan 9, 2007
Benito Cordova Quintana, 25, of Taos passed away on January 09, 2007. Benito gave the gift of life by being an organ donor. He was a 2000 graduate of Taos High School. He attended UNM at both the Taos and Albuquerque campuses. He also attended New Mexico State University and the University of Southern Colorado. He was a veteran of...
John Munoz
Jan 8, 2007
John Munoz, 41, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on January 08, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Munoz, daughters, Leeandra and Amanda Munoz, mother, Shirley Mae Gutierrez of Hawaii, sisters, Gina Gurule of Taos, Vina Gutierrez of San Diego, CA, Nidia Gutierrez of Hawaii, grandmother, Mary Munoz of Aguilar, CO and uncle, John Gonzales. He is also...
Gorgonio "George" Lujan
Jan 7, 2007
Gorgonio "George" Lujan - Age 66 a resident of Santa Fe passed away on Sunday, January 7th, 2007. Mr. Lujan was a local mechanic in Española for many years. He will be remembered as a good man and was always there for the people in his life. He was a loving and devoted father and grandfather. He was preceded in...
Lois Long
Jan 6, 2007
Lois Ann Long (Ranchos de Taos) went before us on Saturday January 6th. She is survived by her loving husband and friend of 59 years, Robert Allen Long. She is also survived by her daughter Karin Long of Milwaukee, WI; son Orv (Robert) Long, daughter-in-law Diana Bamerick of Ranchos de Taos and granddaughter Talia Bamerick of Durango, CO; son Dr....
Michael Watkins
Jan 5, 2007
Michael "Mike" Smith Watkins of Taos passed away on January 04, 2007 after a lengthy illness. Mike was born in Queens, New York on December 12, 1965. He was educated primarily in San Diego and served in the US Army prior to embarking on a career as a long haul truck driver. He owned Watkins West Trucking and drove coast...
Emelina Tafoya
Jan 3, 2007
Emelina Tafoya, 73, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on January 03, 2007. In her youth, she attended St. Francis Catholic school and graduated from Taos High School in 1953. She worked at the Kit Carson Drive-In Theatre for 7 years. She then worked for JC Pennys, where she retired after 24 years of service to the company. . She...
Lucy Chacon
Jan 2, 2007
Lucy Victoria Chacon, 42, of Rodarte passed away on January 2, 2007. She is preceded in death by her father, Joe H. Chacon, grandparents, Florencio & Clorinda Chacon, Elipifanio & Frances Chacon. She is survived by her mother, Eliria Chacon, sisters and brothers, Florence Cornejo (Lupe) of Denver, CO, Judy Sanchez (Larry) of Tucson, AZ, Eloisa Torrez of Denver, CO,...
Guillermo "Billy" Maestas
Jan 2, 2007
Guillermo "Billy" Maestas, 43, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on January 02, 2007. He is preceded in death by his brother, Jose "Joey" Maestas Jr. He is survived by his parents, Jose Elias and Faby Maestas, sons, Anthony, Guillermo and Elias Maestas, sister, Bernadette Solivan, uncle and aunt, Ed and Pam Quintana, cousins, Nicole and Lucilla Quintana, Alyssa Jaramillo....
Victoria M. Duran
Jan 2, 2007
VICTORIA M. DURAN age 84 a resident of Chupadero, NM. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2007 in Las Vegas, NV. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Tranquilino Duran; her brother, Marcelino Martinez; sisters-in-law: Saraita Trujillo, Rosie Jimenez and Carmen Duran; and son-in-law, Joe Gonzales. She is survived by her daughters: Edwina Gonzales and Gloria Trujillo,...
Walter Aigner
Jan 1, 2007
Walter Anton Aigner born in Ried im Innkreiss, Austia on April 18, 1935 died in his home shortly after Christmas 2006. Father to Kresanna, 35, and Marcus, 33, residing in Scotland, grandpapa to Jacob and Taylor and brother to Josef Aigner. After completing a course in Hotel Management, Walter moved to Bermuda when he was 21, where he worked as...
Jose G. Lucero
Dec 31, 2006
Jose G. Lucero, 70, of Arroyo Seco passed away on December 31, 2006. He was a former chief of police for the Town of Taos and Lt. Colonel in the US National Guard. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and was a graduate of the FBI Academy. He is preceded in death by his father, Benjamin Lucero,...
Judith Romero
Dec 30, 2006
Judy Romero, 68, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on Dec. 30, 2006. She was a nurse in Taos for many years. She is preceded in death by her son, Juan Mendoza, parents, Lawrence and Edna Celia Hoyer, brother, Donald Hoyer and sister, Nelda Zwick. She is survived by her daughter Sophia Romero of Las Cruces, brothers, Jerry Hoyer (Mary...
Ernestine "Tina" Trujillo
Dec 29, 2006
Ernestine "Tina" Trujillo – Age 75 a lifelong resident of Rio Chiquito passed away on Friday, December 29th, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albino Trujillo; sons: Albino Trujillo Jr. and Robert Trujillo; parents: Marcos and Higinia Trujillo; brothers: Pula and Reyes Trujillo. May their souls rest in peace. She is survived by her children: Jerry Trujillo...
Refugio L. Martinez
Dec 29, 2006
Refugio L. Martinez – Age 90 a resident of Ojo Sarco passed away on Friday, December 29th, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Pedro Martinez; 5 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. May their souls rest in peace. She was born on July 27th, 1916 to Leonides and Elvira Lopez in Chamisal, New Mexico. She married Juan Pedro...
Mary M Gomez
Dec 29, 2006
Mary M. Gomez, 90, of Cordillera passed away on December 29, 2006. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Lorraine Gomez, parents, Benito & Auberelia Mondragon, brothers and sisters, Elfido, Elizardo, Paul and Solidea Mondragon and Eleanor Maestas stepson, George Gomez and one step grandson. She is survived by her husband Ben Gomez, daughters, Bennie M McJunkins (Ray) of...
Jon Trujillo
Dec 28, 2006
Jon Isaac Trujillo, 20, of Taos returned to the presence of our Lord on December 28, 2006. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Manuel A. Morgas, grandmother, Josephine F. Trujillo and cousin, Albert Trujillo. He is survived by his father, David R. Trujillo, Sr. of Taos, mother, Lupita Morgas of Taos, daughter, Miranda Garcia Trujillo, brothers, David R....
Paul Arriaga
Dec 27, 2006
Paul Arriaga, 51, of Black Lake passed away on December 27, 2006. He is survived by his son, Abel Arriago, mother, Leah (leBrasseuer) Hay, brothers and sisters, Mike Reed, John Eurich, Sean Eurich, Christian Eurich, Cynthia Macy, Tina Macy, Kimberly Eurich, Michelle Ipema and Rick Arriaga. Service will be held in Phoenix, AZ. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home. www.riverafuneralhome.com
Rodney "Dale" Norman
Dec 27, 2006
Rodney "Dale" Norman, 50, of Questa passed away on Dec. 27, 2006. He was a member of Faith Mountain Fellowship Church in Red River. He is preceded in death by his mother, Annie McDonald Norman and brother, Roy Glen Norman. He is survived by his father, Roy Norman of Farmington, NM, children, Cherity Ann, Timothy and Tommy Norman, fiancée, Shirley...
