Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Raymond C. "Junior" Romero
Nov 18, 2005
Raymond C. "Junior" Romero – Age 62 a resident of Española passed away on Friday, November 18, 2005 unexpectedly. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmen Romero; and parents: Ramon and Isabelita Romero. May their souls rest in peace. He is survived by his children: David Romero of Española, Renee Lopez and husband Oliver of Española and Fernando...
Isabel Martinez
Nov 16, 2005
Isabel Ustacia Martinez, 88, of Taos passed away on November 16, 2005. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bonifacio L. Pacheco, children, Sammy Pacheco, Ramona Pacheco and Susie Tighe. She is survived by her children, Viola L. Romo, Rudy Pacheco (Rosie), Manuel Pacheco, 15 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Rosary was recited on Sunday,...
Ernesto Vargas
Nov 13, 2005
Ernesto "Ernie" Vargas, 73, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on November 13, 2005. He was a cowboy and rancher. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan B. & Esther Vargas, brothers and sisters, Fabiola Olivas, Juanita Martinez, Johnny Vargas and Isabel Vargas. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Connie Vargas, daughters, Patricia Bachtel (Michael) of...
Robert Paul Ramirez
Nov 12, 2005
Robert "Bob" Paul Ramirez – Age 59 a resident of Santa Fe and Las Vegas, NV passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2005 surrounded by his family, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Las Cruces, NM on September 4, 1946 to Joseph de la Cruz Ramirez and Doris Chaparro de Ramirez. He graduated from St. Michael's High School...
Brosl Hasslacher
Nov 11, 2005
Dr. Brosl Hasslacher – Age 64, a longtime resident of Nambe and noted theoretical physicist and staff member in T division at Los Alamos National Laboratory from 1982 to 2004, passed away on Friday, November 11th, 2005 following a lengthy illness. Born in New York City on May 13, 1941, Brosl attended Harvard University and went on to receive his...
Gilberto Lucero
Nov 10, 2005
Gilberto Lucero – a resident of El Rito passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents: Doroteo and Teresita Lucero; 3 brothers; and 3 sisters. May their souls rest in peace. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing in beautiful Northern New Mexico. He is survived by his nephew whom...
Robert Bodenhamer
Nov 10, 2005
Bob Bodenhamer – Last week, November 10, 2005, we lost a man who was very dear to us, Bob. His son, Mark and his daughter, Kate, lost their dad and Kirsten, Morgane, William and Todd lost their boss and their friend. Bob came to visit from Santa Rosa, California. When he came to Taos he stayed at the Laughing Horse...
Peter C. Chacon
Nov 10, 2005
Peter C. Chacon – Age 48 a resident of Santa Cruz passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2005 unexpectedly. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Frances Emily Chacon in 1981; brother, Jose Delfino Chacon in 1989; father, Jose Delfino Chacon in 1976; mother, Teodorita Chacon in 1994. He is survived by his children: Victoria Maestas and husband Benjamin...
Eliseo M. Valdez
Nov 5, 2005
Eliseo M. Valdez - a lifelong resident of Española passed away on Saturday, November 5th, 2005 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents: Eliseo and Josefita Valdez; 2 sisters: Olivama Lopez and Herminia Abeyta. Eliseo was born on April 1st, 1927 in Española to Eliseo M. Valdez Sr. and Josefita Montaño-Valdez. Eliseo served in the...
R.C. Gorman
Nov 3, 2005
Internationally acclaimed artist R.C. Gorman died peacefully November 03, 2005 at 12:20 p.m. He was 74 years-old. Gorman was hospitalized for close to seven weeks undergoing treatment for a bacterial blood infection highly resistant to antibiotic treatment. The infection resulted in multiple complications including pneumonia, kidney failure and coma from which he never recovered. He was first hospitalized at the...
Alfredo "Al" Quintana
Oct 29, 2005
Alfredo Quintana – Age 50 a resident of Santa Fe passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2005. He was preceded in death by his father, Rudolfo Quintana; and God-Father, Bobby Quintana. May their souls rest in peace. He was employed in the Santa Fe area for many years as a title examiner . He is survived by his daughter, Maria...
Abel Medina
Oct 29, 2005
Abel F. Medina, 75, of Talpa passed away on October 29, 2005. He worked as a logger at the sawmill in Pot Creek, maintenance with Harper Ford Motor Co. and with the Forest Service. He is preceded in death by his sisters and brother, Sobeida Romero, Mary Medina, Basilia Medina and Raymundo Medina. He is survived by his children, Flavio...
Zella Duncan
Oct 25, 2005
Zella M. Duncan, 70, of Eagle Nest and of Westlake, LA passed away on October 25, 2005. She was the long time owner of Zella's Kitchen Shoppe in Eagle Nest, New Mexico. She is survived by her husband, Thomas F. Duncan, sons, Thomas F. Duncan III (Joanna) of Louisiana, Steve Duncan (Tammie) of Nebraska, Mark Duncan (Teri) of Louisiana, Dan...
Albert Freddie Garcia-Martinez
Oct 23, 2005
Albert Freddie Garcia-Martinez – Age 20 a resident of Velarde passed away on Sunday, October 23rd, 2005 unexpectedly. Albert was born on August 29th, 1985 to Christina Garcia and Freddie Martinez. He was preceded in death by his uncles: Raymond Garcia in 1999 and Richie Garcia in 1991; and paternal grandparents: Rose and Vidal Martinez. He was a heavy equipment...
Robert Trujillo
Oct 23, 2005
Robert "Robbie" Trujillo 52, a resident of Rio Chiquito passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2005. He is proceeded in death by his father, Albino Trujillo, brother, Albino Trujillo, Jr., grandfather, Rubel Romero. He is survived by his wife, Jean Trujillo, son, Armando Trujillo, and daughter Katrina Trujillo, his mother Ernestine Trujillo, sister Pita Trujillo, brothers; Jerry Trujillo and his...
Peggy Hearne
Oct 21, 2005
Peggy Hearne, 48, of Taos and formerly of Winnsboro, SC passed away on October 21, 2005. She is preceded in death by her mother, Pamela Brice Stidham. She is survived by her father, Carl Hearne of Dallas, TX, her brothers, Michael Hearne of Taos, Robert Stidham of Columbia, SC, William Stidham (Debby) of Winnsboro, SC and her nephews and nieces,...
Amadita Sanchez
Oct 20, 2005
Amadita "Amy" Sanchez – Age 54 a lifelong resident of Dixon, passed away on Thursday, October 20th, 2005, with her loving family by her side in Santa Fe. Amy worked for the Española Public Schools for 13 years and recently worked for the Los Alamos National Laboratory for 20 years as a procurement contract assistant. She was preceded in death...
Efren Gonzales
Oct 18, 2005
Efren Gonzales, 82, of Arroyo Seco passed away on October 18, 2005. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Adelida Gonzales, his brother, Benito Gonzales, his sister, Mary Martinez and his granddaughter, Sarah Michelle Gonzales. He is survived by his wife, Adela Gonzales, children, Rayes Gonzales and Jimmy Gonzales (Berlinda), grandchildren, Dominic Silva, Anna Marie, Jeannie Garcia,...
Leroy Gilbert Salazar
Oct 17, 2005
LEROY GILBERT SALAZAR Age 61 of Espanola passed away unexpectedly on Monday October 17, 2005. He was born to Joe I. and Ramoncita Salazar on November 26, 1943 and was raised in both Youngsville and Santa Fe, NM. and was a retired Ironworker with the Los Alamos National Laboratory and was also a member of the Ironworkers Union. He was...
Marie Blanco
Oct 14, 2005
Marie B. Blanco, 37, of Albuquerque and formerly of Taos passed away on Oct. 14, 2005 as the result of an auto accident. She graduated from Pima College in Tucson. Marie was the office manager and head Dental Asst. for Dr. Gabriel Roybal's Dental Office in Santa Fe. As a travel lover, she had opportunity to meet and touch people's...
