Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Juan G. Lujan
Feb 28, 2006
Juan G. Lujan, 89, of Taos Pueblo passed away on February 28, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Tonita Lujan, children, Ronald J. Lujan (Janice) and Judith Ann Lujan, sister, Marie Concha, 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Beverly J. Maestas
Feb 27, 2006
Beverlie J. Maestas – Age 39 a resident of Santa Fe passed away on Monday, February 27, 2006. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Alicia B. Maestas; aunt, Theresa Maestas; and uncle, Rubel Maestas. She is survived by her 2 sons: Adrian and Ivan Barela both of Santa Fe; companion, Manuel Bermudez of Santa Fe; mother, Carol Maestas...
Faith Berghofer
Feb 27, 2006
Faith K. Berghofer, 81, of Embudo passed away on February 27, 2006. She was born on May 30, 1924 in Superior, Wisconsin to Eugene and Florence Keaough. She came to New Mexico as a missionary nurse in 1946 for Embudo Presbyterian Hospital. She was a graduate of St. Luke Hospital School of Nursing. She worked for several northern New Mexico...
Maria Polly Rivera
Feb 26, 2006
Maria Polly Rivera, 83, of Taos passed away on February 26, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Rivera. She is survived by her sons, Manuel Montoya of Taos, Leroy Montoya (Karen) of Phoenix, AZ, Ezequiel Montoya (Rachel) of Albuquerque, 6 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, sister, Cecilia Yaggy of Springfield, Missouri and many other relatives. Rosary was...
William Brian Falk
Feb 25, 2006
William Brian Falk 46*, of Taos passed away on Feb.25,2006 after a brief battle with liver cancer. Brian was born in San Francisco, Ca. on May 15, 1959. A resident of Taos since 1993, he was the founder of FaFa's Furniture & Fine Arts. Brian is survived by his life partner of 23 years, Tom Greer, his mother Irene Falk,...
Ernestina "Tina" Gonzales
Feb 25, 2006
Ernestina "Tina" Gonzales – Age 68 passed away on Saturday, February 25th, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents: Quirino and Corina Atencio; and brother, Hector Atencio. She is survived by her children: Patricia Pace and husband Richard of Las Vegas, New Mexico, John Sweeney and wife Stella, Sarah Vences and Bruce Gonzales all of Dixon; brothers: Nelson...
Guillermo Santistevan
Feb 24, 2006
Guillermo Santistevan ,87, passed away on February 24, 2006. He owned and operated Santistevan Auto Repair Shop. He was preceded in death by his wife Eutilia Santistevan, sisters, Feloniz Abeyta, Candelaria Romero, Viola Chacon along with his brother Roy Santistevan. He is survived by his children, Carlos Santistevan (Mary Frances) of Albuquerque, Robert R. Santistevan (Dee) of Albuquerque, David Santistevan...
Todd Dillon
Feb 23, 2006
Todd Dillon, 42, of Questa, passed away unexpectedly on February 23, 2006. He owned and operated Dillon Electrical Service. Todd loved the outdoors, music and sports. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Eusebio and Emilia Rael and Robert and Roberta Dillon. He is survived by his wife, Denise Dillon, his parents, David Dillon (Lolita), Craig, CO, Wanda Dillon,...
Eddy Lee Bullington
Feb 22, 2006
Eddy Lee Bullington, 40, of Red River passed away on February 22, 2006. He was a local musician for many years. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jo Fasnacht and Edward L. Fasnacht, paternal grandparents, Gene and Sophie Bullington, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by his children, Jordan Taylor and Makenna Monet Bullington, parents,...
Porfidia Encarnacion Benavidez
Feb 21, 2006
Porfidia Eñcarnacion Benavidez – Age 75 passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Benavidez; daughter, Margie Benavidez; son, Johnny Benavidez; daughter, Josie Suazo; brother, Pablo Gallegos; sister, Juanita Padilla; grandson, Adam Benavidez; great-grandson, Aaron Benavidez; and a son-in-law who took care of her, for many years, Paul Bernal. Porfidia was born...
Josefita Archuleta
Feb 19, 2006
Josefita Cruz-Archuleta, was affectionately known to those close to her as "Povi". She was born in San Juan Pueblo, NM. and was very proud of her roots and culture. She chose to pursue an education in nursing in what was a challenging goal considering the time and era when she was young. She became a registered nurse and provided healyh...
Antonia Lucas
Feb 19, 2006
Antonia Mygatt Lucas, 1921-2006, a local artist and music teacher died of natural causes on February 19, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, David Lucas, sister, Judith Richardson and brother, Donald Mygatt. She is survived by daughters, Suni M. Lucas, Tami A. Lucas, Bonnie W. Lucas and husband, Christopher J. Alexander and granddaughter, Grace Alexander. She is...
Angela Montoya
Feb 19, 2006
Angela Maria Suazo Montoya, 85, of El Prado passed away on February 19, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Atilano. She is survived by two brothers, Nazario Suazo Jr. and Augustine Suazo. She is survived by her children, Roberto Montoya, Benito E. Montoya and wife Peggy, Viola Macias and husband, Lawrence, Yolanda Sandoval and husband, Ernesto, Atilano...
Juanita M. Montoya
Feb 17, 2006
Juanita M. Montoya, 101, of El Prado, passed away on February 17, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Jose "J J" Montoya, daughter, Alice Lorraine Montoya and her parents, Samuel and Aurelia Lavadie and 7 brothers. She is survived by her children, Jose Arturo Montoya (Eufracia), Cora M. Garcia (Rumaldo), Ernesto M. Montoya (Dolores M.), Lillian...
Nichole Sophia Martinez
Feb 15, 2006
Nichole Sophia Martinez, 17, of Arroyo Hondo passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2006. She was a Senior at Taos High School. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Jose Vicente Sanchez and Bernabe Martinez, uncle, Jospeh Sanchez and cousin, Vicente Vigil. She is survived by her parents, Marcia Sanchez (Randy) and Johnny Martinez (Donna), sisters, Jessica Martinez of...
Modesto Romero
Feb 15, 2006
Modesto Romero passed away February 15, 2006 at the Taos Living Center. He was born in Vadito, New Mexico on August 4, 1925 to Filomena Barela Martinez and Epimenio Romero. He is preceded in death by his parents and 12 siblings. He is survived by sister, Carolina Vijil, Salt Lake City, UT nieces and nephews, Priscilla Visarraga, Taos, Naomi Aguilar,...
Dottie Addison
Feb 13, 2006
Dottie Addison, 73, of Red River passed away on February 13, 2006. She is survived by her husband, Gene Addison, children, William D. Addison (Susie)of Plano, TX, Cindy Hott (Butch) of Weatherford, TX, Scott Addison of Taos, Terri Addison of Las Vegas, Nevada, brother, Lawrence Willenborg (Rosie) of Granbury, TX, grandchildren, Timothy and Christopher Addison, Beje Hott, Alicia and Amanda...
Tomas Gonzales
Feb 13, 2006
Tomas Gonzales, 84, of Taos (Valdez) passed away on February 13, 2006. He worked for 25 years in Wyoming as a sheepherder, 9 years in Gilman, CO as a miner and returned to Taos to work for 3 years with the Carson National Forest. He also worked with the Town of Taos as security and then retired to enjoy fishing,...
Roberto Martinez
Feb 12, 2006
Roberto M. Martinez, 85, of Taos passed away on February 12, 2006. He was a longtime rancher and also worked in Los Alamos for many years and retired from the Town of Taos. He is preceded in death by his wife, Juanita V. Martinez, infant son, Robert Edgar Martinez, brothers and sisters, Elias, Guillermo and Louis Martinez, Andrea Tejada and...
Florida Tafoya
Feb 10, 2006
Florida Tafoya, 81, of Penasco passed away on February 10, 2006. She is preceded in death by her parents Climaco and Rosabel Medina, sister, Clissy Thompson and brothers Henry and John Medina. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Jose Cornelio Tafoya, her children, Susana Vigil (Cipriano), Doris Tafoya (Miquel Romero), Darlene Abeyta (Epifano), William Tafoya and Cleo...
