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

Joe H. Chacon
May 24, 2006
Joe Herson Chacon – Age 84 a resident of Rodarte passed away on Wednesday, May 24th. He was preceded in death by his parents: Florencio and Clorinda Chacon; and stepfather, Frank Davis May their souls rest in peace. He is survived by his wife, Eliria Chacon; children: Florence Cornejo and Lupe of Denver, Judy Sanchez and Larry of Tucson, AZ,...

Joe H. Chacon
May 24, 2006
Joe Herson Chacon, 84, of Rodarte passed away on May 24, 2006. 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, AZ, Mary Mascarenas (Anthony) of Albuquerque, LouAnn Arellano (Arnold) of Dixon, Barbara Chacon of Leadville,...

Leo J. Santistevan
May 24, 2006
Leo J. Santistevan, 72, of San Cristobal passed away on May 24, 2006. He is preceded in death by his wife, Connie Santistevan, parents Ruben and Delia Santistevan, brothers, David, Jimmy and Toby Santistevan and sister, Evelyn Medina. He is survived by his children, Johnny Santistevan of Salt Lake City UT, Leo Santistevan, Jr. of Taos, Arnold Santistevan of Albuquerque,...

Lisa Chavez
May 24, 2006
Lisa Jenny Chavez, 30, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on May 24, 2006. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Isabel Romero, uncles, Carlos Chavez and Alfred Romero. She is survived by her son, Bryan M. Chavez, father, Rick H. Chavez, mother, Yolanda E. Chavez, sisters, Tina I. Chavez, Felisha M. Griego and Amanda E. Valencia, brothers, Ricky...

Rose T. Mondragon
May 22, 2006
Rose T. Mondragon, 94, of Taos passed away on May 22, 2006. She was born on Aug. 30, 1911 in Chico, NM to Tobias Tafoya and Pacifica Barela. She was a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by the father of her children, Eloy J. Mondragon and daughter, Ada Mondragon Rael. She is survived by...

Dina Desgeorges
May 22, 2006
Dina DesGeorges, 47, of Taos passed away on May 22, 2006. She is preceded in death by her father, Cleofas Gonzales, uncles, Erminio and Honorio Fernandez. She is survived by her husband, Sam DesGeorges, son, Adrian DesGeorges and mother, Alice F. Gonzales. She is also survived by sisters, Gloria Bradbury (David) of Santa Fe and Tina Martinez of Ranchos de...

Clorinda Trujillo
May 22, 2006
Clorinda Trujillo, 90, of Taos passed away on May 22, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Facundo Trujillo. She is survived by her children, Conchita Ortiz (Eddie) of Santa Fe, Facundo Nelson Trujillo of Albuquerque, Patricia Trujillo of Arroyo Hondo, Joseph Trujillo (Ramona) of Alaska, Martin Dee Trujillo of Espanola, Margarita "Chacha" Trujillo of Maryland and...

Theodore Gonzales
May 21, 2006
Theodore "Ted" Gonzales, Ret. Sgt. 1st Class, 72, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on May 21, 2006. He retired from the US Military and served in the Korean Conflict. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Lorenzo Maestas Jr., brothers, Pat Gonzales and George Chavez. He is survived by the mother of his children, Adelina "Addie" Gonzales, children,...

Diego "Tony" Jr. Pacheco
May 19, 2006
DIEGO TONY PACHECO, JR. Age 46 a resident of San Pedro passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 19th, 2006. He worked for many years at Espanola Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; he enjoyed music, dancing, gambling and basketball. Most important to him were his family, whom he loved very much, and his pet cat Jasamine. He was preceded in death...

Raphael J. Lockwood
May 19, 2006
RAPHAEL J. LOCKWOOD Age 84 of San Juan Pueblo passed away peacefully on Friday May 19, 2006 in Taos. He was born on August 22, 1921 in Seama Village, NM. To the late William and Juanita Lockwood. He retired from the U. S. Federal Government Service in 1983, and was a former heavy equipment operator for the Northern Pueblos Agency....

Pete Trujillo
May 15, 2006
PETE TRUJILLO Age 79 of Espanola passed away on Monday May 15, 2006 in Lubbock, Texas. He was born on November 4, 1927 to the late Atanacio and Frances Trujillo. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving in WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his sisters Olympia Whipple and Erma...

Delfina Archuleta
May 15, 2006
Delfina Archuleta – Age 88 a resident of Española passed away on Monday, May 15th. She was preceded in death by her parents: Benita & Abelino Serrano; husband, Bernabe Archuleta; son, Dr. Bernie Archuleta; brothers: Ciprano, Elizar, Moises, Abel and Salomon Serrano. May their souls rest in peace. She was born on November 9th, 1917 to Benita and Abelino Serrano...

Filemon A. Martinez
May 14, 2006
Filemon Martinez, 44, of Santa Fe and formerly of Chamisal passed away on May 14, 2006. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Andres and Gerald Martinez. He is survived by his daughters, Monique Martinez and her mother, Jeanette Barber, Amber Martinez and her mother, Tracy Hightower, whom he shared 17 years with, parents, Alferino and Mabel Martinez, brother,...

Mark Louis Hice
May 12, 2006
Mark Louis Hice – Age 31 a resident of Velarde passed away on Friday, May 12th, 2006. He was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Hice and Brother, Joseph Hice. May their souls rest in peace. Mark was born on July 21st, 1974 to Berlinda and Jim Hice in Los Alamos. He is survived by his daughter, Brittany Hice...

Anselmo Romero
May 11, 2006
Anselmo "Chemo" Romero, 78, of Llano Quemado passed away on May 11, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Euleuto and Clorinda V. Romero, son, Joseph "Jinks" Romero, brother, John Romero and sisters, Arcelia "Archie" Abeyta, Connie Ortega and Mary Montano. He is survived by sisters, Tommie Hanson (Eddie) of San Ramon, CA, Lillie Jaramillo (Lee), Doloris...

Ana Maria Valerio
May 10, 2006
Ana Maria Chavez Valerio, 90, born on April 25, 1916 in Ranchos de Taos passed away on May 10, 2006. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gabriel & Tomasita Chavez, brothers and a sister. She is survived by her husband, Candido Valerio, daughter, Louisa Mylet (Tim) of Pot Creek, son, Armando Valerio (Bernice) of Ranchos de Taos. She...

Matilde Lovato
May 7, 2006
Matilde Lovato – Age 89 A resident of Chamisal passed away on Sunday, May 7th, 2006. She loved to spend her time doing crocheting, plastic canvases, quilting and she loved to sing and dance to Florde las Flores. She also enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and go to the senior citizen center. She was preceded in death...

Bobby A. Martinez
May 7, 2006
Bobby A. Martinez, 50, of Taos and formerly of Penasco passed away on May 07, 2006. He is preceded in death by his son, Shawn Barela and father, Alberto Martinez. He is survived by his children, Damian Martinez and Christy Martinez (Crystal), mother, Eneda Martinez, sister, Bernadette Martinez, brothers, Peter, Gabriel and Freddie Martinez. Rosary will be recited on Wednesday,...

Lillie Dell Brown
May 7, 2006
Lillie Dell Brown – Age 86 a resident of Española, NM passed away peacefully in her home in Sombrillo on Sunday, May 7th, 2006 after a brief illness. Miss Lillie touched many lives with her friendly ways and Christian faith. She was preceded in death by her parents: William C. and Ruby Jacobs; brothers: Bo Jacobs and Burton Jacobs; sisters:...

Tom Martinez
May 7, 2006
Tom Martinez, 75, of Taos passed away on May 07, 2006. He was a longtime Taos Educator and coach at Taos Municipal Schools. He is preceded in death by his parents, Zacarias & Beatrice Martinez, brothers, Vidal & Gilbert Martinez and granddaughter, Angelica Martinez. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Eva Martinez, children, Yolanda "Yogi" Romero (Richard),...