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

Jan 4, 2006

Crecelia Archuleta, 98, of Questa passed away on January 04, 2006. Rosary was recited on Friday, January 06, 2006 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Funeral mass was held on Saturday, January 07, 2006 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Interment was held at El Pueblito Cemetery.

Jan 3, 2006

Ernestine M. Mitchell Age 90 a resident of St. Augustine, Florida passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2006. She was a resident of the Española area for many years. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ben in 1992; brothers: Tito, Henry and Tony; sisters: Aurora, Josephine, Ruby and Celina; and her parents: Adan Martinez and Elaiza Vigil-Martinez....

Jan 2, 2006

Macedonia Vigil, 87, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on January 02, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Dolores Vigil, parents, Victor and Maximiana Arellano, sons, Filadelfio and Alejandro Vigil, grandsons, Darin, Phyllis and Vicente Vigil. She is survived by her children, Joe P. Vigil (Rita) of Green River, Wyoming, Norbert Vigil (Mary), Maximiana Vigil, Juana Jaramillo...

Jan 2, 2006

Rafaelita Maria Sandoval, 93, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on January 02, 2006. She was a fifth generation. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roman Sandoval, daughter, Maria Teodora Herrera, parents, Genero and Benita Madrid. She is survived by her children, Nellie Coca (Harry), Clorinda Abeyta, Henry Sandoval, George Sandoval, Porfirio Sandoval (Betty), Viola Sandoval, Susan Sandoval,...

Jan 1, 2006

Peggy French, 52 of Taos passed away unexpectedly on January 01, 2006. Community gathering was held on January 07, 2006 at Kit Carson Park and pot luck and gathering on January 08, 2006 at San Cristobal Community Center.

Jan 1, 2006

Joseph Hoar, 57, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on January 01, 2006. Community gathering was held on January 07, 2006 at Kit Carson Park and pot luck and gathering on January 08, 2006 at San Cristobal Community Center.

Dec 31, 2005

Ana Maria Campbell, 81, of Taos passed away on December 31, 2005. She is survived by her daughter, Yvonne Lewis. No services will be held.

Dec 30, 2005

ALFREDO A. MAES Age 85 of the Espanola Valley passed away peacefully December 30 with his family by his side. He was married to his beloved wife Elasia for 60 years until her death on September 13, 2004. Mr. Maes worked for the Zia Company in Los Alamos for 34 years and was a veteran of the United States Army...

Dec 28, 2005

Dec 25, 2005

Tina Vigil – Age 92 a resident of Chupadero passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2005. She was preceded in death by her sister, Trinidad V. Gonzales; niece, Bessie Talache; niece-in-law, Mary Gonzales; and nephews: Joe Gonzlaes and Orlando Vigil. She was loved by everyone; she loved her jewelry and was a bead worker. She will be dearly missed. She...

Dec 25, 2005

Abran F. Lucero Jr., 42, of Taos Canyon passed away on December 25, 2005. He is preceded in death by his parents, Abran Lucero Sr. and Gloria Lucero and brother, Eddie Lucero. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Rose Lucero, sons, Francisco and Lorenzo Lucero, brothers, Arty Lucero and Gus Lucero, and many other relatives. Service was held on...

Dec 23, 2005

Angelo Quintana, 39, of Taos passed away on December 23, 2005. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, John & Cecilia Quintana. He is survived by his wife, Angie Yazzie Quintana, son, Christopher Quintana, stepchildren, Nicole and Eric Marcus, parents, Orlando Quintana and Prescilla Romero, sister, Renee Quintana and brother, O.D. Quintana. He is also survived by grandparents, Henry...

Dec 22, 2005

Naomi Bernadette Briceño (Jita Nomes) a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, granddaughter, niece, godmother of two, and good friend too many, at the age of 33 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends in the hospital after a sudden illness. Naomi loved spending time with her niece and nephew at games and dance performances, and was always everywhere with...

Dec 19, 2005

Tony Romero, 83, of Questa passed way on December 19, 2005. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Sofia Maria Blea Romero, sons, Tony, Sam and Ricky Romero. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Romero, children, Connie Leon of Questa, Teresa Ortiz of Albuquerque, Juanita Espinoza (Robert), Joseph Richard Leon (Joanne), Ricky Matthew Leon (Rachel) all of...

Dec 18, 2005

John Block, Jr. age 85 of Santa Fe passed away peacefully at home, with members of his family by his side, on Sunday December 18th. He was the founder of Blocks Mortuaries in both Espanola and Santa Fe, a household name that became known for providing excellent service and compassionate care to families experiencing the death of a loved one....

Dec 18, 2005

Florentina Martinez, 100 years old of Truchas passed away on Sunday December 18th. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, and was a lifelong resident of Truchas. She was born to Juan and Pablita Martinez on November 7, 1905 in Chimayo, and was raised by her adoptive parents Esquipula and Josefina Trujillo. She was preceded in death by them, and...

Dec 17, 2005

Jaclynn Kari Padilla, 13, of Black Lake passed away on Dec. 17, 2005 surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Clarence and Trinidad Mondragon, uncles, Ernest Padilla and Ernest Mondragon, great grandparents, Eufemia Gallegos and Mardequeo Tafoya . She is survived by her parents, Dan and Elsie Padilla, brother, Nathaniel D. Padilla, grandparents Marvin and...

Dec 16, 2005

Fabian Archuleta, 66, of Questa passed away on December 16, 2005. He retired from Moly Corp Mine in 2002 after 34 years of service. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Archuleta, parents, Andres and Delfina Archuleta. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary Archuleta, children, Rita Cordova, Glenda Al-Nachef, Edith Ibarra, Yvette Louis, Jonathan,...

Dec 15, 2005

Naomi Ruth Gusdorf, 62, of Ranchos de Taos passed away peacefully on December 15, 2005 surrounded by her family. Her love of skiing brought her to Taos where she met the love of her life, Ted. For the last eleven years she made her home in Taos. She is preceded in death by her father, John E. Davis. She is...

Dec 15, 2005

JOSE S. GARCIA, age 76 of Georgetown, TX. Passed away on December 15, 2005 in Austin, TX. He was a longtime resident of Santa Fe and was well known in the construction field for over 17 years through his company, "JOE S. GARCIA AND SONS CONCRETE". His sons will carry on their fathers' trade with his spirit by their side...