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

Policarpio Martinez
Jun 20, 2006
Policarpio Martinez – Age 77 a resident of El Guache passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2006. He retired from the Zia company at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He enjoyed running his tractor on his farm, growing fruits and vegetables in his garden and going to the casino. He enjoyed time spent with his grandchildren, and took pride in raising...

Johnny Anthony Lucero
Jun 17, 2006
Johnny Anthony Lucero, 17, of Llano Largo passed away on June 17, 2006. He was a 2006 graduate of Penasco High School. He is survived by his parents, Albert & Gloria Lucero, sisters, Cheryl Lucero of Albuquerque and April Lucero of Penasco. He is survived by his grandparents, Ted & Alice Muniz of Llano Largo and George & Corina Lucero...

Johnny Anthony Lucero
Jun 17, 2006
Johnny Anthony Lucero – Age 17 a resident of Llano Largo passed away on Saturday, June 17th. Johnny was a 2006 graduate of Peñasco High School. He is survived by his parents: Albert and Gloria Lucero; sisters: Cheryl Lucero of Albuquerque and April Lucero of Peñasco; grandparents: Ted and Alice Muniz of Llano Largo and George and Corina Lucero of...

Jose Melcor Sanchez
Jun 15, 2006
Jose Melcor Sanchez, 77, of Taos passed away on June 15, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfredo and Gomicinda Sanchez, sister, Anita Martinez. brother, Elizardo Sanchez and nephew, Paul Sanchez. He is survived by his sisters, Juanita and Julia Sanchez, brothers, Manuel, Aurelio (Bella) and Alberto Sanchez, nephews, nieces and other relatives. Rosary was recited on...

Geraldine Harvey
Jun 15, 2006
Geraldine DeCoteau Harvey passed away on June 15, 2006, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, after having lived in Taos, New Mexico, for over 50 years. She was 17 days shy of her 90th birthday. Geraldine was born on July 2, 1916, in Wisconsin to a Chippewa Algonquin father and an Oneida Iroquois mother. Whereas she grew up at Manitowish Waters,...

Robert Charles Rothafel
Jun 15, 2006
Robert Charles (Ekos) Rothafel, born on March 31, 1944 in Los Angeles, CA passed away on June 15, 2006. He is survived by his many friends, daughters, Angelica Z. S. Rothafel and Rosezena R. Hodges and sisters, Robin Burrows and Roxanne Rothafel. Robert lived a rich, full life. He got to travel and see things many people only dream of....

Dorothy Padilla
Jun 14, 2006
Dorothy "La Dot" C. Padilla, 55, of El Prado passed away on June 14, 2006. She is preceded in death by her father, Alberto Padilla, brother, Laudencio Padilla and sister, Stella Ruedemann. She is survived by her sons, Leroy Padilla (Sharon) and Michael Padilla (Trish) all of Taos, grandchildren, Lily Padilla, Mariah Voigt, Michael Padilla, Kristen Padilla, Andres Rivera, sisters...

Ralph Aguilar
Jun 14, 2006
Ralph Aguilar, 42, of Ranchos de Taos passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2006. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Soledad Aguilar. He is survived by his fiancée, Tracy Klain, daughter, Lydia Campbell, mother, Arcelia Martinez (Pat) of Espanola, sisters and brothers, Annie Pacheco (David) of Rio Rancho, Nick Tafoya (Irene) of Talpa, Louisa Sanchez of Talpa, Phil...

Jerry L. Voyles
Jun 14, 2006
JERRY L. VOYLES Age 76 of Abiquiu, NM. passed away on Wednesday June 14, 2006 with his family at his side. He was born in Evansville, Indiana on June 18, 1929 to the late Russell and Christine Voyles, and is survived by his wife V.J. Montanye, as well as other Loving family members. The family has arranged for cremation services...

Mary Gloria Mascarenas
Jun 13, 2006
Mary Gloria Mascarenas, 61, passed away on June 13, 2006. She is survived by her children, Darnell, Gary, Susan and Raymond Mascarenas, mother, Teodora, sister and brothers, Eloy, Julie and Archie and many other relatives. Rosary will be recited on Sunday, June 18, 2006 at 7 PM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Cerro. Funeral mass will be...

Sabinita Arguello
Jun 13, 2006
Sabinita Cordoba Arguello, 93, of Ranchos de Taos passed on June 13, 2006. She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan Bautista and Francis P. Cordoba, daughter, Cornelia Garcia, infant daughter, Marcia Arguello, grandson, Michael Medina and great grandson, Marcos Brengman. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Fermin Arguello, children, Beatriz Gonzales (Juan), Lucia Medina (Teodoro),...

Loretta Romero
Jun 13, 2006
Loretta L. Romero, 53, of Taos passed away on June 13, 2006. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lolo and Polly Montoya, father in law, Julian Romero Sr., brother, Joseph Montoya and niece, Elena Gonzales. She is survived by her husband, Julian N. Romero, children, Laura Duran (Tom) of Rio Rancho and Matthew Romero (Monica) of Taos, grandchildren,...

Dora G. Medina
Jun 12, 2006
Dora G. Medina, 92, of Talpa passed away on June 12, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Esias Medina, sisters, Teresita Garcia, Andelesia Gallegos, Perfecta Apodaca and brother, David Gutierrez. She is survived by her children, Bernie Garcia (Rose) of Talpa, Eliu Medina (Gloria) of Colorado, Eloy Medina of Albuquerque, Gloria Lavadie (Toby) of Taos, Frances Medina...

Corina Ortega
Jun 10, 2006
Corina Ortega, 91, a life long resident and faithful member of St. Anthony's Parish of Questa passed away on June 10, 2006 at ST. Vincent's Hospital in Santa Fe. Mrs. Ortega was a active member of the Carmelitas, Sacred Heart League, and the Peoples Eucharist League. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose Albino and Andrellita Rael, her...

Miguel A. Mares
Jun 8, 2006
Miguel A. Mares, was born on September 29th, 1916 in Buena Vista, New Mexico and was a resident of La Mesilla for the past 19 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Georgia Mares; a daughter, Dolores Benavidez; mother, Santitos; father, Jose Leon Mares; and six brothers and two sisters. May their souls rest in...

Paul Evaristo Martinez
Jun 7, 2006
Paul Evaristo Martinez, 70, of Questa passed away on June 07, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents Rudolfo and Maria Martinez two brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Angelina Sally Martinez of Questa, children, Sandra Y. Ortega of Santa Fe, Paul Evaristo Martinez Jr. of Colorado Springs, CO, Rudy C. Martinez (Patricia) of...

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...