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

Ralph Aguilar
Jun 14, 2006
Ralph Aguilar, 42, of Ranchos de Taos passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2006. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Soledad Aguilar. He is survived by his fiancée, Tracy Klain, daughter, Lydia Campbell, mother, Arcelia Martinez (Pat) of Espanola, sisters and brothers, Annie Pacheco (David) of Rio Rancho, Nick Tafoya (Irene) of Talpa, Louisa Sanchez of Talpa, Phil...

Jerry L. Voyles
Jun 14, 2006
JERRY L. VOYLES Age 76 of Abiquiu, NM. passed away on Wednesday June 14, 2006 with his family at his side. He was born in Evansville, Indiana on June 18, 1929 to the late Russell and Christine Voyles, and is survived by his wife V.J. Montanye, as well as other Loving family members. The family has arranged for cremation services...

Mary Gloria Mascarenas
Jun 13, 2006
Mary Gloria Mascarenas, 61, passed away on June 13, 2006. She is survived by her children, Darnell, Gary, Susan and Raymond Mascarenas, mother, Teodora, sister and brothers, Eloy, Julie and Archie and many other relatives. Rosary will be recited on Sunday, June 18, 2006 at 7 PM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Cerro. Funeral mass will be...

Sabinita Arguello
Jun 13, 2006
Sabinita Cordoba Arguello, 93, of Ranchos de Taos passed on June 13, 2006. She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan Bautista and Francis P. Cordoba, daughter, Cornelia Garcia, infant daughter, Marcia Arguello, grandson, Michael Medina and great grandson, Marcos Brengman. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Fermin Arguello, children, Beatriz Gonzales (Juan), Lucia Medina (Teodoro),...

Loretta Romero
Jun 13, 2006
Loretta L. Romero, 53, of Taos passed away on June 13, 2006. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lolo and Polly Montoya, father in law, Julian Romero Sr., brother, Joseph Montoya and niece, Elena Gonzales. She is survived by her husband, Julian N. Romero, children, Laura Duran (Tom) of Rio Rancho and Matthew Romero (Monica) of Taos, grandchildren,...

Dora G. Medina
Jun 12, 2006
Dora G. Medina, 92, of Talpa passed away on June 12, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Esias Medina, sisters, Teresita Garcia, Andelesia Gallegos, Perfecta Apodaca and brother, David Gutierrez. She is survived by her children, Bernie Garcia (Rose) of Talpa, Eliu Medina (Gloria) of Colorado, Eloy Medina of Albuquerque, Gloria Lavadie (Toby) of Taos, Frances Medina...

Corina Ortega
Jun 10, 2006
Corina Ortega, 91, a life long resident and faithful member of St. Anthony's Parish of Questa passed away on June 10, 2006 at ST. Vincent's Hospital in Santa Fe. Mrs. Ortega was a active member of the Carmelitas, Sacred Heart League, and the Peoples Eucharist League. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose Albino and Andrellita Rael, her...

Miguel A. Mares
Jun 8, 2006
Miguel A. Mares, was born on September 29th, 1916 in Buena Vista, New Mexico and was a resident of La Mesilla for the past 19 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Georgia Mares; a daughter, Dolores Benavidez; mother, Santitos; father, Jose Leon Mares; and six brothers and two sisters. May their souls rest in...

Paul Evaristo Martinez
Jun 7, 2006
Paul Evaristo Martinez, 70, of Questa passed away on June 07, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents Rudolfo and Maria Martinez two brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Angelina Sally Martinez of Questa, children, Sandra Y. Ortega of Santa Fe, Paul Evaristo Martinez Jr. of Colorado Springs, CO, Rudy C. Martinez (Patricia) of...

Clarence Sisneros
Jun 7, 2006
Clarence Sisneros, 14, of Ranchos de Taos passed away unexpectedly on June 07, 2006. He is preceded in death by his great grandparents, Vidal Sisneros, Eloy Pacheco and Gregorita Chavez. He is survived by his parents, Fred and Paula Sisneros and brother, Mateo Sisneros. He is also survived by grandparents, Pablo and Mary Alice Chavez, Joe and Helen Lujan, Ted...

Angelina C. Garcia
Jun 6, 2006
Angelina Garcia 50 - a resident of Española passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents: Gregorio and Donelia Garcia; four aunts and two uncles; Eufracia Vialpando who she loved dearly, Lydia Naranjo, Anita Martinez, Rosa Vialpando, Paz Vialpando, and Benito Vialpando; grandmother, Simodosea Vialpando who she loved dearly. May their souls rest...

Annabella Tafoya
Jun 4, 2006
Annabella Tafoya, 73, of Canon passed away on June 04, 2006. She is preceded in death by her father, Benjamin Juan Tafoya, brother, Arthur Tafoya and sister, Patricia Tafoya. She is survived by her son, Theodoro Tafoya (Leslie), mother, Theodora Tafoya, grandchildren, Theodoro Issac and Marcos Nicholas Tafoya, great nephew she helped raise, Julian M. Romo, sisters and brothers, Toby...

Gary Timothy Garcia
Jun 3, 2006
Gary Timothy "Padre Juan" Garcia – Age 43 a resident of Alcalde passed away on Saturday, June 3rd, 2006. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Cesario and Ernestina Villarreal and Salvador and Celina Garcia; father, Delfinio Garcia; brother, Leonard Garcia; uncles: Celestino Villarreal and Juan Garcia; Godparent, Albert Morland; and great-grandparents: Cylvianna and Celestino Villarreal. May their souls...

Antonio Jeranimo Vigil
Jun 3, 2006
Antonio Jeranimo Vigil – Age 23 a lifelong resident of Chimayo passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2006. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Guadalupe Vigil; uncle, Nelson Vigil; great-grandmother, Sabina Vigil; great-grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Olivas; and a aunt, Bambi Martinez. May their souls rest in peace. He is...

Gilberto Espinoza
Jun 2, 2006
Gilberto Espinoza passed away on June 02, 2006. He is preceded in death by his caretaker, Roberto Martinez. He is survived by his sister, Rafelita Duran of Pueblo, CO. Rosary was recited on Sunday, June 04, 2006 at Rivera Chapel. Graveside service was held on Monday, June 05, 2006 at Las Cruces Cemetery.

Susan Medina
Jun 2, 2006
Susan E. Medina passed away on June 02, 2006. She was owner of Susan's Grill. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Frances Dewey, parents-in-law, Epimenio and Margarita Medina and brother, Richard Dewey. She is survived by her husband, John E. Medina, children, Wendy Harris (Ken) of Taos, Mark Harris (Patricia) of Rio Rancho, David Medina (Ana)...

Nellie Garcia
May 29, 2006
NELLIE CONCHETA PAPANIA-GARCIA Age 49 a resident of Albuquerque, NM. Passed away peacefully on Monday, May 29th, 2006. She was born in Gulfport, Mississippi on June 15th, 1956 to the late Joseph Anthony and Callie M. Papania. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Robert (Bobbie Joe) Papania. May their souls rest in peace. She is...

Sarah Smith
May 29, 2006
Sarah Rachel Smith, 36, of Sunshine Valley passed away on May 29, 2006. Sarah will always be remembered for her strength and her love of animals. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Smith and mother, Jayne E. Belanger. She is survived by her partner, Steve Pohley, her son, James Belanger Smith, father, Phil Belanger and wife, Sandy...

Otilia Martinez
May 25, 2006
Otilia Martinez, 96, of Costilla passed away on May 25, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband Fidel Martinez, grandchildren, Gerald and Pearl Maes, Brenda Maes Martinez and Gary Martinez. She is survived by her children Erlinda Maes, Ray Martinez (Rita), Fidel Martinez, Leo Martinez (Martha) and Grace Salazar (Larry). She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 10...

Joe Herson Chacon
May 24, 2006
Joe Herson Chacon, 84, of Rodarte passed away on May 24, 2006. He is preceded in death by parents, Florencio and Clorinda Chacon and stepfather, Frank Davis. He is survived by his wife, Eliria Chacon, children, Florence Cornejo (Lupe) of Denver, Judy Sanchez (Larry) of Tucson, AZ, Eloisa Torres of Denver, Phillip Chacon (Ida) of Nevada, Carmen Sanchez of Tucson,...