Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Stephen Csurbak, Iii
May 5, 2006
Stephen Wayne Csurbak, III, 58, of Taos passed away on May 05, 2006. He is preceded in death by his father, Stephen Csurbak, Jr. and sister, Sandra Steinitz. He is survived by his wife, Frances V. Csurbak, children, Dawn Garvey (Sean) of Tempe, AZ, Stephen Csurbak, IV (Tamara) of Englishton, NJ, Melanie Csurbak and Marcy Csurbak both of Taos, mother,...
Luis Gabriel Sena Jr.
May 3, 2006
Luis Gabriel Sena Jr., 49, of Questa passed away on May 03, 2006. He was crew boss firefighter with the U.S. Forest Service and lift operator at Red River Ski Area. He is preceded in death by his parents, Luis and Ricarda Sena, grandparents, Abelino and Rita Sena, grandfather, Melquiades Sena. He is survived by his wife, Flora Sena, daughters,...
Pelegrina Martinez
May 1, 2006
Pelegrina Pauline Martinez 86, of La Villita passed away peacefully on Monday May 1, 2006. She wass preceded in death by her husband, Seferino Tito Martinez; sons, Levi Sandoval, Tito Jondas Martinez and Peter Martinez; grandsons: Daniel and Dion Torres; and her parents, Silviarez and Anita Duran. She is survived by her children: Lillian Martinez of La Villita, Nancy Torrez...
Althea Showalter
Apr 28, 2006
Althea Showalter – Age 89 a resident of Los Alamos passed away on Friday, April 28th, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, David M. Showalter; brothers: Larry and Wesley Aungst; and a sister, Marie Nessman. She was born on November 9th, 1916 to Amos Aungst and Jennie Hamilton-Aungst in Bloomingdale, NJ. She married David Showalter on September...
Margaret Lynn Allen
Apr 27, 2006
Margaret Lynn Allen, 59, of El Prado passed away on April 27, 2006. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Ann Monical. She is survived by her husband, Jim R. Allen of Taos, father, Harold Monical of Alton, Illinois, sisters and brothers, Carole Ann (Don) of Florriant, Missouri, Kathy Manns (Gib) of Dorsey, Illinois, Jeannie Cowan (Bill) of...
Elfido Vigil
Apr 26, 2006
Elfido Vigil of Questa passed away on April 26, 2006. He was a lifetime rancher and farmer. He was an Army veteran of WWII in the European Theater. He is preceded in death by his wife, Delia Vigil, daughter, Rosemarie Vigil, parents, Placido & Aurelia Vigil, brothers and sister, Placido Vigil Jr., Maximiana Garcia, Eloy Vigil and Jose Inez Vigil....
Calletano C. Martinez
Apr 25, 2006
Calletano C. Martinez – 83, a resident of Chimayo passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday April 25, 2006. His is survived by his wife, Audilia Martinez of Chimayo, children, Lorraine Chavez and her husband Pete of Espanola, David Martinez of Chimayo, Cleo Lopez of Cordova, Grace Cordova and her husband Albert of Truchas, Sylvia Gonzalez and her husband...
J. Robert Esquibel
Apr 23, 2006
J. ROBERT ESQUIBEL "Uncle Bobby" Age 78 of Velarde, NM. Passed away on Sunday April 23, 2006 in Santa Fe. He was preceded in death by his sister Beatrice Sanchez and brothers Joe and Eloy Esquibel, and parents Lucario and Encarnacion Esquibel. He is survived by his sister Cleo Martinez of Velarde, his beloved grandson Roland Garcia of Espanola and...
Max P. Griego
Apr 21, 2006
Max P. Griego – Age 42 a resident of Española and formally of Hernandez passed away on Friday, April 21st, 2006. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Maria Griego; baby sister, Ruth; maternal grandparents: Abenicio and Ernestina Lopez; paternal grandparents: Maximinio and Refujio Griego; and aunt and uncle: Cornelia and Mercedes Gallegos. May their souls rest in...
Adelina Medina
Apr 20, 2006
Adelina Medina, 92, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on April 20, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Manuel Medina, son, Dionicio Gallegos, daughters, Elsie Shields, Mercy and Orlinda Medina and grandson, Miguel Lopez. She is survived by her children, Jose A. Gallegos (Loyola) of Penasco, Helen Medina (Cornelio) of Leadville, CO, Zenovio Medina (Maria) of...
George Lucero
Apr 20, 2006
George Lucero, 78, of Chamisal passed away on April 20, 2006. He retired from Hawthorne Naval Ammunitions Depot and came to Chamisal and eventually opened Lucero's Grocery Store. He is preceded in death by his sister, Isabel Lucero and brother, Oramito Lucero. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Lucero, children, Georgia Chavez of Chamisal, Marie Tyler of Chamisal, George...
Kenneth Benavidez
Apr 20, 2006
Kenneth Benavidez 38, a resident of Espanola passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2006. He is preceded in death by his mother Emily Tate-Benavidez, and grandparents George and Velma Tate. He is survived by his sister, Annette Zabalza and her husband Alex of Rio Rancho, and brother, Michael Benavidez and his wife Denise of Espanola. As well as many other...
Juan Francisco Martinez
Apr 19, 2006
Juan Francisco Martinez, 76, of Taos passed away on April 19, 2006. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Rosemarie Marquez, brothers, Abrencio and Melecio Martinez and sister Donelia Gonzales. He is survived by his children, Pablo Martinez (Debbie), Jeanette Martinez (Alex), Debbie Martinez, Lori Pavelko (Scott) and Frank Martinez. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 1 great...
Gregoria Marquez
Apr 15, 2006
Gregoria Marquez – Age 84 a resident of Ranchitos passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2006, at her home with her loving family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francisco; and a son, Robert. She is survived by her daughters: Lydia Vigil and Rebecca Caudill of Ranchitos and Carmel Marquez of Albuquerque; sons: Leo of...
Sylvia Naranjo
Apr 15, 2006
Sylvia Naranjo – Age 62 a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on Saturday, April 15th, 2006 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents: Salvador and Celestina Naranjo; brother, Clifford Naranjo; and other beloved family members. Sylvia enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. She also had a deep love for her faith...
Mary Ann Connelly
Apr 15, 2006
Mary Ann Connelly, 79, of Taos, passed away Saturday April 15, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband of fifty-one years, Bernard James Anthony Connelly, originally of Penn, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Ruth Barnette. She is survived by her daughters Cathy Ann and Kay Ann, her son-in-law David, and her grandchildren J.B....
Norberto Vigil
Apr 13, 2006
Norbert Vigil, 64, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on April 13, 2006. He is preceded in death by parents, Jose Dolores and Macedonia Vigil, grandson, Vicente Vigil, brothers, Alejandro and Filadelfio Vigil. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Mary Vigil, children, Norberta Vigil, Paul Vigil (Tina), Miriam Vigil, FloraLea Trujillo, brothers, Pacomio Vigil (Rita), Steve Vigil (Lorena),...
Clodoveo Rivera
Apr 12, 2006
Clodoveo Rivera, 96, of Taos passed away on April 12, 2006. He worked in mines through out the Southwest. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Criselda Archuletta, Tila Terry and Clorinda Rivera, his brothers, Salvador Rivera, Frank Rivera and Daniel Rivera and grandson, Stifka Rivera. He is survived by his wife, Marie Rivera, children, Patrick Rivera from Costilla,...
Joyce E. Collins
Apr 10, 2006
Joyce E. Collins, 84, of Taos, NM and formerly of Torrington, Wyoming from 1948 to 1973 and of Fort Laramie from 1973 to 1988 passed away on April 10, 2006. She had a Master in Fine Art and was President of Wyoming Artist Association and has a painting of the paint pods of Yellowstone National Park displayed at the Wyoming...
Phil Diaz Sr.
Apr 9, 2006
Phil Diaz Sr. – Age 84 a resident of El Guique and formally of Los Luceros passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2006 unexpectedly. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Diaz; son, Albert Diaz; parents: Manuel and Rosana Diaz; grandson, Casey Montoya III; 4 brothers; and 3 sisters. May their souls rest in peace. Mr. Diaz served...
