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

Jul 9, 2006

Joyce Majel Maxwell, 77, of Taos passed away on July 09, 2006. She is survived by her children, Robert E. Tye of Chamita, Harry Franklin Tidwell of Oklahoma City, OK, Julia, Sylvia, Marcella and Cynthia, brother, Deni Jones (Betty) of Kansas City, KS and sister, Jeanine Corbley of Kansas City, KS. Funeral service was held on , July 13, 2006...

Jul 8, 2006

Patty Stimson – Age 44 a resident of Los Alamos passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2006. She was preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn Jackson; and brother, Michael Jackson. She married John Stimson 20 years ago. She is survived by her sons: Kenny and wife Melony of White Rock and Zackery of Albuquerque; grandson, Cody; and numerous other...

Jul 8, 2006

MATTHEW M. CALVERT Age 39 of San Juan Pueblo, NM passed away on Saturday July 8, 2006 in Santa Fe. He was in the Honor Society at Northern New Mexico Community College and was a rehabilitation Technician for The American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Program in Espanola. He was preceded in death by his father Delfinio Calvert, grandparents; Elias and Rafelita...

Jul 6, 2006

Silveria Santistevan Montoya, 85, of Questa passed away on July 6, 2006. She is preceded in death by her sons, Gasper Arellano and David Montoya. She is survived by her children, Albert Arellano (Doris), Sara Perez (Lawrence), Orlando Arellano, Willie Montoya, Tonita Montoya, Eric Montoya (Martha) and Maryann Montoya. She is also survived by her grandchildren and many other relatives....

Jul 4, 2006

Francis Dominic "Mickey" Quinn Jr., 78, of Taos passed away on July 04, 2006. He was owner and operator for 40 years of Cattle Raisers Supply Co. in Fort Worth, TX. Mickey was an avid supporter of Stray Hearts Animal Shelter. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ann Quinn, sons, Chris Quinn (Paula) of Fort Worth, TX...

Jul 3, 2006

Jay Allen Tuft, 52, of Angel Fire went to be with the Lord on July 03, 2006, the result of a one car accident. Born September 24, 1953 in San Bernardino, California to Robert and Marjorie Tuft, Jay was a graduate of Northwest Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. He served in the U.S. Forest...

Jul 3, 2006

Frances R. Barnett – Age 83 a resident of Santa Cruz passed away on Monday, July 3, 2006. She is survived by her husband, Wendall Barnett of Santa Cruz; daughters: Fiona Raul of Janesville, CA and Victoria Cassady of St. George, UT; son, Phillip Simpson of St. Louis Park, Minnesota; and numerous other relatives and friends. A private family service...

Jul 2, 2006

Elevinio Espinoza, 58, of Albuquerque and formerly of Valdez passed away on July 02, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marcos and Clorinda Espinoza and brother, Manuel Espinoza. He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Elias Espinoza (Connie), Eloy Espinoza (Marcella), Archie Espinoza, Dolores Pacheco, Estella Casias, many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Rosaries were recited...

Jun 30, 2006

Jun 25, 2006

Sophie Pacheco, 80, Local Ranchos de Taos Resident and Community Volunteer passed away on June 25, 2006. On many occasions at the end of her life some would call her Doña Sophronia. A great honor bestowed upon an ordinary woman with an extraordinary heart. Little in her life was about what she accomplished for herself but about what she gave...

Jun 24, 2006

Abran E. Fernandez, 69, of Taos passed away on June 24, 2006. He retired from the New Mexico State Corrections Department. He is a member LULAC, the Fraternal Order of Police, Vice President of the Farm Bureau and the Stockman's Cattleman's Association. He is preceded in death by his parents, Max and Teresita Fernandez and sister, Priscilla Fernandez. He is...

Jun 21, 2006

Maximiano V. Mondragon, 89, of Llano Quemado passed away on June 21, 2006. He is preceded in death by his wife, Felonis Maria Mondragon, sons, Daniel & Bonifacio Mondragon, parents, Juan Bautista & Silveria Mondragon. He is survived by his children, Charlie Mondragon, Maxine Baca (Martin), Barbara Mondragon, Roberta Romero (Daniel) all from Llano Quemado. He is also survived by...

Jun 20, 2006

Clara Cajete – Age 80 a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on Tuesday, June 20th, 2006. She was preceded in death by her brother, Alejandro Cajete; and mother, Anna Maria Cajete. May they rest in peace. Clara loved to teach the Tewa Language at the Santa Clara Day School and she was active in the Senior Program. She...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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...