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

Robert Eres
Aug 11, 2006
Robert Eres, 63, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on August 11, 2006. He is survived by his daughter, Melisa Cortez (Michael) and other relatives. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 16, 2006 at the Good New Fellowship Church at 6 PM.

Reycita S. Padilla
Aug 11, 2006
Reycita S. Padilla – Age 99 a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on Friday, August 11th, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rumaldo Padilla on December 9th, 1986. May his soul rest in peace. She is survived by her son, Andy Padilla and wife Marcia of Santa Clara Pueblo; grandchildren: Mary Lou Lent of Bridgeport,...

Arabella Timotea Borrego
Aug 10, 2006
Arabella Timotea Borrego – Age 72 a resident of El Guique passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 10th, 2006. She was born on December 19, 1933 to Apolonio and Arminda Gallegos. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one son, Floyd Borrego. May their souls rest in peace. Arabelle was an avid gardener, home maker, wonderful cook, loving...

Cleotilde "Cleo" Deyapp
Aug 9, 2006
Cleotilde "Cleo" M. Deyapp – Age 86 a lifelong resident of Chama passed away on Wednesday, August 9th, 2006. She was the daughter of the late Rosario and Margarita Romero. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Lucillo, 2 sons: Gumicindo and Amos; 3 grandsons: Amos and Sky Blu Deyapp and Jerome Baldonado; and a sister, Addie Gonzales....

Lawrence Frank
Aug 7, 2006
Lawrence Frank, Jr., of Arroyo Hondo passed away on August 07, 2006 He was a prominent collector and dealer of Southwestern Native American and Spanish colonial art, author of fiction and non-fiction, and documentary film maker. Larry, who recently celebrated his 80th birthday, was the beloved husband of Alyce Frank, a well-known painter of Southwestern landscape scenes. In addition to...

Abelina T. Medina
Aug 5, 2006
Abelina T. Medina – Age 99 a resident of Ranchitos and formerly of Ensenada passed away on Saturday, August 5th, 2006. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Juan Garcia; her second husband, the late Jose A. Medina; a son, the late Phil "Lino" Medina; and a grandson reared by her, the late Jerry Herrera. May their souls...

Ernestina "Tina" Maestas
Aug 2, 2006
Mrs. Maestas was a devout Catholic and a parishoner at La Iglesia De La Santa Cruz De La Canada. She was a Eucharistic Minister at the Espanola Hospital, a member of The San Pedro Holy Family Association, The Altar and Rosary Socety, the San Pedro Cenical, and a proud donor to various charitable organizations. A lifelong resident of the Espanola...

Anthony Mondragon
Aug 1, 2006
Anthony Mondragon, 38, of Llano Quemado passed away on August 01, 2006. He worked as a service manger at Taos Cycle Works. He is preceded in death by his mother, Tomasita Mondragon and father in law, Roy Alaniz. Anthony is survived by his wife, Debra Mondragon and sons, Anthony Jr. and Thomas Mondragon, mother in-law Stella Alaniz, godchildren, Samantha Salazar,...

John/Denise Kunesh
Jul 29, 2006
John George Kunesh, age 67 and Denise Hancock Kunesh, age 63 died on Saturday July 29, 2006 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. John and Denise had been happily married for 20 years and during their marriage they enjoyed many adventures including trips to Hawaii, Florida, Europe, the Far East and anywhere that the wind took them. On...

Paul J. Martinez
Jul 28, 2006
Paul J. Martinez – Age 42 a resident of Ensenada passed away on Friday, July 28th, 2006. He was preceded in death by his mother, Beatrice Martinez; daughter, Juliette Martinez and a grandson, Mario Lopez Jr. May their souls rest in peace. He is survived by his father, Jake Martinez of Ensenada; companion, Bernadette Vigil of Ensenada; children: Aaron Martinez...

Jarod Schutz
Jul 26, 2006
Jarod Brent Schutz, Age 24, of Ancon, died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, July 26, 2006. Jarod was born on July 29, 1981 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. A service celebrating Jarod's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 31, 2006 at St. John's United Methodist Church, 1200 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Jarod...

Nicholas Angelo Roberts Romero
Jul 25, 2006
Nicholas Angelo Roberts Romero, 9 years old, resident of Ranchos De Taos and Silver City, NM entered into the arms of our Lord on the Morning of July 25th, 2006 as a result of a motor vehicle accident outside of Kingman, Arizona. He was born in Silver City, NM on September 10th 1996 and brought infinite joy and spirit to...

Ramona B. Dozier
Jul 22, 2006
Ramona B. Dozier – Age 100 a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on Saturday, July 22nd, 2006. She was preceded in death by 4 older brothers: Camilo, Guadalupe, Pablo and Tomas; 1 older sister, Caroline; 5 younger brothers: Miguel, Frederico, David, Guillermo and Edward. May their souls rest in peace. She was born to Thomas S. and Lucaria...

Victoria Torrez
Jul 19, 2006
Victoria Torrez, 87, of Talpa passed away on July 19, 2006. She retired from the State of New Mexico Motor Vehicle Department. She is preceded in death by her parents, Celso & Eralia Torrez and brother, Refugio Lauriano Torrez. She is survived by her brothers, Anselmo Torrez (Cecilia) of Talpa, Joe A. Torrez (Gloria) of Pueblo, CO, Reymundo Torrez (Clorinda)...

Lucario Ricky Pacheco
Jul 17, 2006
Lucario Rick Pacheco, 57, of Taos passed away recently. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Cipriano and Maria Aurora Pacheco, sisters, Lydia and Emma and brother, Cipriano Antonio. He is survived by children, Cynthia Ann Trego (Jay) of Phoenix, AZ and Richard Lee Pacheco of Seattle, WA, brother, Robert "Beto" Pacheco (Catherine), sisters, Margaret Pacheco, Rose Tafoya...

Severo Martinez
Jul 16, 2006
Severo Martinez, 90, was welcomed into the arms of our dear Lord Jesus on, Sunday July 16, 2006 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Severo was preceded in death by his wife Rosemary, and is survived by his daughters Leonor (Norie) Martinez, Kate Martinez and companion Jose Marquez, Rebecca Martinez, and son Severo Vincent Martinez and wife, Amy. He...

George Crisantos Baca
Jul 13, 2006
George Crisantos Baca, 68, of Arroyo Seco passed away on July 13, 2006. He retired from Moly Corp Mine as a welding mechanic. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla Baca, children, Tony Baca (Nancy) of Taos, Sylvia Cordova (Dion) of Velarde, DiAnna Martinez (Melvin) of Albuquerque, Jo Ann Baca (Jack) of Arroyo Seco, Ruby Martinez (Benny) of Velarde, Charlie...

Eduardo Lujan
Jul 13, 2006
Eduardo Lujan, was called home to be with our Lord on Thursday, July 13th, 2006. He was born on April 16th, 1934 to Celso and Lupe Lujan in Vadito, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Frances Lujan; and a son, Eduardo Lujan Jr.. May their souls rest in peace. He is survived by his...

Susanita L. Ortiz
Jul 12, 2006
Susanita L. Ortiz – Age 95 a resident of Albuquerque, formally of Nambe passed away on Wednesday, July 12th, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose de la luz Ortiz; parents: Juan M. Lujan and Franciquita; father and mother-in-law, Antonio Ortiz y Rivera and Pablita; brothers: Juanito and wife Helen Lujan and Pat Lujan. May their souls...

Jeanette "Jean" Hansen
Jul 12, 2006
Jeanette "Jean" Hansen Jean Hansen, long-time resident of Los Alamos, died peacefully in Sombrillo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Sunday, July 9, 2006. Born Jeanette Johanna Sents to Dutch immigrant parents, on a farm near Eddyville, Iowa, on September 29, 1913, Jean was the sixth of 12 siblings. The older of them, Cora, John, Angeline, Abraham, and Leonard, preceded her...