Obituaries

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

Sandra Call

Sandra Call

Sep 3, 2006

Sandra Marie Call, 54, of Taos passed away on September 03, 2006. She is survived by her husband, Peter Freston Lyne, mother, Ora Call, brothers and sisters, Larry Call (Mary), James Call (Theresa), Nora Sego (Robert), Don Call (Patti), Dorothy Jones (Jepson), Bill Call (Sherree) and Shirley Kunard (Alan). Memorial service was held on September 09, 2006 at Rivera Chapel.

Genoveva O. Martinez

Genoveva O. Martinez

Sep 3, 2006

Genoveva O. Martinez – Age 90 a resident of Cuarteles and formerly of Chimayo passed away on Sunday, September 3rd, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan S. Martinez in 1988; parents: Felix and Socorro Ortega; son, Filimon "Phil" Martinez in 2001; grandson, Robert Lopez in 2000; brother, Trinidad Ortega; and a daughter-in-law, Barbara Martinez. May their...

Ricardo Pacheco

Ricardo Pacheco

Sep 3, 2006

Ricardo Pacheco – Age 72 a long life resident of Chimayo passed away on Sunday, September 3rd, 2006. He was born on March 13, 1934 to Patricio Pacheco and Trinidad Martinez-Pacheco. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers: Horacio Pacheco and Ben Pacheco. Ricardo was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed ranching,...

Dr. Leo Dow Bradley

Dr. Leo Dow Bradley

Sep 3, 2006

Dr. Leo Dow Bradley died on September 3rd, 2006 at 2:10 am. Dr. Bradley was born on May 21, 1927 in Holiday, Texas to Leo Bradley, Sr. and Gladys Ruth. The family moved to Athens a few years later and he graduated from Athens High School. He entered World War II late serving in the Coast Guard for 2 years....

Jose Ruben Lujan

Jose Ruben Lujan

Sep 2, 2006

Jose "Ruben"Lujan – Age 93 a resident of Pajarito passed away on Saturday, September 2nd, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents: Alfredo and Amada Lujan; sister, Endelecia Lujan; brothers: Leopoldo Lujan and Alfredo R. Lujan; brother-in-law, Desiderio Roybal; sister-in-law, Rose R. Lujan; and nieces: Barbara and Lucille Lujan. May their souls rest in peace. He is survived...

Joseph Salazar

Joseph Salazar

Aug 30, 2006

Joseph Salazar also known as "Mosco" – 40; a resident of La Mesilla passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2006, at the Espanola Hospital, following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by a loving sister, Jennifer Diane Salazar in 1998, his Paternal grandparents Joe I. & Ramoncita Salazar of Youngsville; Uncles; Roy Romero and Leroy Salazar, both of Espanola;...

Catalina R. Barela

Catalina R. Barela

Aug 30, 2006

Catalina R. Barela, of Taos passed away on August 30, 2006. She was an Aztec dancer with the dance group Iscalli in Nantzin. She was a very loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She is survived by her husband, Manuel "Manny" E. Barela, daughters, Jenee "Paloma" Barela and Lucy Padilla (Rhom) all of Taos, parents, Don & Jennie Wilson...

Guillerma M. Romero

Guillerma M. Romero

Aug 28, 2006

Guillerma "Willie" Romero, 81, of Talpa passed away on August 28, 2006. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Antonio Lopez, parents, Andres and Eloisa Maestas, brothers, Alex, Ralph and Landy Maestas, stepson, Clarence Romero. She is survived by her husband, Jose de La Luz Romero, children, Ruben Lopez, Priscilla Martinez (Bob), Irma Dewig (John), David Lopez, Celeste...

John Anthony Fusek

John Anthony Fusek

Aug 26, 2006

John Fusek, 56, of Taos, passed away on Saturday evening, August 26, 2006, at the Holy Cross Hospital. He was born on June 8, 1950, in Burbank, CA, graduated from Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks in 1969, and attended Valley College in the San Fernando Valley. John loved nature and the simple life, which originally brought him to...

Vera A. Vigil

Vera A. Vigil

Aug 25, 2006

Vera A. Vigil (Lucero/Duran), 85 adored mother and multi generational grandmother passed away Friday, August 25th in Santa Fe. She died in her beloved New Mexico according to her wishes. Along time resident of the Espanola Valley, she moved to Las Vegas, Neveda in 1992. Vera is preceded in death by her husband Eliseo G. Vigil in 2000. Vera was...

Isabel D. Mariscal

Isabel D. Mariscal

Aug 23, 2006

Isabel D. Mariscal -83 a resident of Dixon passed away on Wednesday Aug 23, 2006. She was a parishioner of The Embudo Presbyterian Church in Dixon. She is preceded in death by her parents; Levi Duran and Eloisa Brown-Duran, brother; Roger Duran, sisters; Beatrice Serratos and Sadie Morales, and her grandson Freddie V. Armijo Jr. She is survived by her...

Petronila Ortiz

Petronila Ortiz

Aug 22, 2006

Petronila Ortiz, age 98 of Chimayo passed away peacefully on August 22, 2006 in Espanola. She was preceded in death by her husbands: Biterbo Martinez and Alex Ortiz; her son, Gilbert Martinez; and her parents: Antonio and Seferina Martinez. May their souls rest in peace. She is survived by her son, Filimon Martinez of Leadville, CO.; daughter, Marlene Mascarenaz and...

Ronnie James Gallegos

Ronnie James Gallegos

Aug 22, 2006

Ronnie James Gallegos - Age 52; born July 25, 1954; a resident of El Rancho passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday August 22, 2006. He was preceded in death by his beloved Father and Mother, Atanacio and Carlota Gallegos. He is survived by his brothers, Frank Gallegos of El Rancho. Herman and Dan Gallegos of Albuquerque. Joe Gallegos...

Avelino Tapia

Avelino Tapia

Aug 19, 2006

Avelino L. Tapia - Age 81 a resident of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19th, 2006. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents: Luciano and Genoveva Tapia; sons: Raymond Tapia and Michael Tapia; brothers: Percy, Lino and Jake Tapia; and a sister, Dora...

Eloisa Lopez

Eloisa Lopez

Aug 18, 2006

Eloisa Lopez, 73 of Arroyo Seco passed away on August 18, 2006. She is survived by her husband, Mauricio Lopez. Rosary was recited on August 21, 2006. Funeral mass was held on August 22, 2006. Both services were held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Arroyo Seco. Interment was held at Arroyo Seco Cemetery.

Filemon R. Gutierrez

Filemon R. Gutierrez

Aug 18, 2006

Filemon R. Gutierrez, 78, of La Cordillera passed away on August 18, 2006. He was a veteran of the Korean War and he retired as a teacher from Taos High School in 1985. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Diane Gutierrez Olonia. He is survived by his wife, Stella Gutierrez and children, David Gutierrez (Barbara) of Cordillera, Ernie...

Mary Wagner

Mary Wagner

Aug 15, 2006

Mary Wagner of Taos passed away on August 15, 2006. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 24, 1926 to Timko and Theodosia Drabiak. She attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in 1945. She also attended the Actors Studio in New York City under Lee Strasburg. She was in several off off Broadway plays and traveled the US with...

Gene M. Panas

Gene M. Panas

Aug 15, 2006

Gene M. Panas Age 35 of Truchas, NM. passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday August 15, 2006 in Albuquerque. He was born on January 26, 1971 in Espanola to the late Jose M. and Mary A. Panas who preceded him in death, as well as his nephew Juan Ignacio Sanchez. He was employed with the Laborers Union # 16 in Los...

Joe Hormenio Abeyta

Joe Hormenio Abeyta

Aug 12, 2006

Joe Hormenio Abeyta, 66, of Chamisal passed away on August 12, 2006. He is survived by his children, Ricky, Carol and Robert Abeyta, sisters, Maria I. Koon and Esmeralda Montoya (Joseph), numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be on Friday, August 18, 2006 at 7 PM at Block Salazar Mortuary in Espanola.

Johnny Ernest Romero

Johnny Ernest Romero

Aug 12, 2006

Johnny Ernest Romero – Age 48 a resident of Fairview passed away on Saturday, August 12th, 2006. He was preceded in death by his father, Juan Andres Romero; and a brother, Billy Maez. May their souls rest in peace. He is survived by his mother, Mary A. Romero of Ranchitos; brothers: Emery Maez and wife Dolores; Abran Romero and wife...

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