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

Jul 19, 2006

Victoria Torrez, 87, of Talpa passed away on July 19, 2006. She retired from the State of New Mexico Motor Vehicle Department. She is preceded in death by her parents, Celso & Eralia Torrez and brother, Refugio Lauriano Torrez. She is survived by her brothers, Anselmo Torrez (Cecilia) of Talpa, Joe A. Torrez (Gloria) of Pueblo, CO, Reymundo Torrez (Clorinda)...

Jul 17, 2006

Lucario Rick Pacheco, 57, of Taos passed away recently. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Cipriano and Maria Aurora Pacheco, sisters, Lydia and Emma and brother, Cipriano Antonio. He is survived by children, Cynthia Ann Trego (Jay) of Phoenix, AZ and Richard Lee Pacheco of Seattle, WA, brother, Robert "Beto" Pacheco (Catherine), sisters, Margaret Pacheco, Rose Tafoya...

Jul 16, 2006

Severo Martinez, 90, was welcomed into the arms of our dear Lord Jesus on, Sunday July 16, 2006 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Severo was preceded in death by his wife Rosemary, and is survived by his daughters Leonor (Norie) Martinez, Kate Martinez and companion Jose Marquez, Rebecca Martinez, and son Severo Vincent Martinez and wife, Amy. He...

Jul 13, 2006

George Crisantos Baca, 68, of Arroyo Seco passed away on July 13, 2006. He retired from Moly Corp Mine as a welding mechanic. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla Baca, children, Tony Baca (Nancy) of Taos, Sylvia Cordova (Dion) of Velarde, DiAnna Martinez (Melvin) of Albuquerque, Jo Ann Baca (Jack) of Arroyo Seco, Ruby Martinez (Benny) of Velarde, Charlie...

Jul 13, 2006

Eduardo Lujan, was called home to be with our Lord on Thursday, July 13th, 2006. He was born on April 16th, 1934 to Celso and Lupe Lujan in Vadito, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Frances Lujan; and a son, Eduardo Lujan Jr.. May their souls rest in peace. He is survived by his...

Jul 12, 2006

Susanita L. Ortiz – Age 95 a resident of Albuquerque, formally of Nambe passed away on Wednesday, July 12th, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose de la luz Ortiz; parents: Juan M. Lujan and Franciquita; father and mother-in-law, Antonio Ortiz y Rivera and Pablita; brothers: Juanito and wife Helen Lujan and Pat Lujan. May their souls...

Jul 12, 2006

Jeanette "Jean" Hansen Jean Hansen, long-time resident of Los Alamos, died peacefully in Sombrillo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Sunday, July 9, 2006. Born Jeanette Johanna Sents to Dutch immigrant parents, on a farm near Eddyville, Iowa, on September 29, 1913, Jean was the sixth of 12 siblings. The older of them, Cora, John, Angeline, Abraham, and Leonard, preceded her...

Jul 9, 2006

Joyce Majel Maxwell, 77, of Taos passed away on July 09, 2006. She is survived by her children, Robert E. Tye of Chamita, Harry Franklin Tidwell of Oklahoma City, OK, Julia, Sylvia, Marcella and Cynthia, brother, Deni Jones (Betty) of Kansas City, KS and sister, Jeanine Corbley of Kansas City, KS. Funeral service was held on , July 13, 2006...

Jul 8, 2006

Patty Stimson – Age 44 a resident of Los Alamos passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2006. She was preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn Jackson; and brother, Michael Jackson. She married John Stimson 20 years ago. She is survived by her sons: Kenny and wife Melony of White Rock and Zackery of Albuquerque; grandson, Cody; and numerous other...

Jul 8, 2006

MATTHEW M. CALVERT Age 39 of San Juan Pueblo, NM passed away on Saturday July 8, 2006 in Santa Fe. He was in the Honor Society at Northern New Mexico Community College and was a rehabilitation Technician for The American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Program in Espanola. He was preceded in death by his father Delfinio Calvert, grandparents; Elias and Rafelita...

Jul 6, 2006

Silveria Santistevan Montoya, 85, of Questa passed away on July 6, 2006. She is preceded in death by her sons, Gasper Arellano and David Montoya. She is survived by her children, Albert Arellano (Doris), Sara Perez (Lawrence), Orlando Arellano, Willie Montoya, Tonita Montoya, Eric Montoya (Martha) and Maryann Montoya. She is also survived by her grandchildren and many other relatives....

Jul 4, 2006

Francis Dominic "Mickey" Quinn Jr., 78, of Taos passed away on July 04, 2006. He was owner and operator for 40 years of Cattle Raisers Supply Co. in Fort Worth, TX. Mickey was an avid supporter of Stray Hearts Animal Shelter. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ann Quinn, sons, Chris Quinn (Paula) of Fort Worth, TX...

Jul 3, 2006

Jay Allen Tuft, 52, of Angel Fire went to be with the Lord on July 03, 2006, the result of a one car accident. Born September 24, 1953 in San Bernardino, California to Robert and Marjorie Tuft, Jay was a graduate of Northwest Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. He served in the U.S. Forest...

Jul 3, 2006

Frances R. Barnett – Age 83 a resident of Santa Cruz passed away on Monday, July 3, 2006. She is survived by her husband, Wendall Barnett of Santa Cruz; daughters: Fiona Raul of Janesville, CA and Victoria Cassady of St. George, UT; son, Phillip Simpson of St. Louis Park, Minnesota; and numerous other relatives and friends. A private family service...

Jul 2, 2006

Elevinio Espinoza, 58, of Albuquerque and formerly of Valdez passed away on July 02, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marcos and Clorinda Espinoza and brother, Manuel Espinoza. He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Elias Espinoza (Connie), Eloy Espinoza (Marcella), Archie Espinoza, Dolores Pacheco, Estella Casias, many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Rosaries were recited...

Jun 30, 2006

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...

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...

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...

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...